WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: The Homeland Security Committee today passed U.S.Representative Seth Magaziner's (RI-02) bipartisan legislation H.R.7439 -Strengthening State and Local Efforts to Combat Transnational Repression Act to crack down on coercive tactics by repressive foreign nations to forcibly silence political dissidents living in the United States. Rep. Magaziner, who serves as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: PORTSMOUTH, RI - The picturesque Mount Hope Bridge between Bristol and Portsmouth will soon see major updates thanks to new federal funding. In an effort to ensure the safety of the Mount Hope Bridge and save taxpayers money in repairs down the road, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today hailed a new $17 million Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient and Cost-Saving T  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: During the first-ever National Theatre Week, celebrated April 9-11, 2024, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is teaming up with Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and John Fetterman (D-PA) in introducing the Supporting Theater and the Arts to Galvanize the Economy (STAGE) Act of 2024. Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Professional non-profit t  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Today, the Biden Administration finalized strict limits on certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured. The new rule will further protect public health by requiring water systems to monitor and abate PFAS contamination. This is the first time the U.S. E  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: PROVIDENCE, RI - Standing on the front steps of Providence's 100-year-old Knight Memorial Library, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today kicked off National Library Week (April 7-13) and partnered with the Community Libraries of Providence (CLPVD) to promote youth literacy and library services. Senator Reed joined CLPVD Director Cheryl Space and Youth Services Coordinator Judanne Hamidzada to announce the "Reading  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: NEWPORT, RI -- Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Gabe Amo announced that Rhode Island has been allocated over $16 million in federal funds to help strengthen one of Rhode Island's top tourist attractions: the iconic Newport Cliff Walk. Drawing over 1 million visitors annually, the free trail hugs the craggy coastline, overlooking the ocean on one side and allowing the pu  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced that his guest to the Joint Meeting of Congress with His Excellency Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan is Maryanne Brandmeier, owner and principal of OKS-USA Martial Arts/CrossFit studio in Naval Station Newport. A longtime advocate for U.S.-Japan relations, Ms. Brandmeier serves as the Vice President of the Japan America Society of Rhode   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: JOHNSTON, RI -- Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced $485,000 in federal funding he secured for the Johnston Police Department for emergency services equipment to improve response times and community safety. The Johnston Police Department serves almost 30,000 residents and over 850 businesses, from mom-and-pop stores to large shipping fulfillment centers. The nearly half a mi  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: PROVIDENCE, RI -- Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced $803,100 in federal funding he secured to rehabilitate Family Service of Rhode Island's MountPleasant Academy. Mount Pleasant Academy serves children in pre-K through eighth grade who cannot attend public schools because of emotional, behavioral, and/or psychiatric needs. This federal funding will be used to upgrade facil  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Today, Congressman Amo (RI-01), alongside Congressman Seth Magaziner (RI-02), proudly announced their membership in the Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus. "I am excited to join the Hydrocephalus Caucus and work with my colleagues to support research into innovative treatments and a long-term cure," said Congressman Gabe Amo. "I want to thank Nikki, a Rhode Islander   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Providence, RI - U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced four grants totaling $54,750,800 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Grant program. The grants were awarded to help fund the installation of a dehumidification system o  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: PROVIDENCE, RI - U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced four grants totaling $54,750,800 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Grant program. The grants were awarded to help fund the installation of a dehumidification system on the  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 10 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01), alongside U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Seth Magaziner today announced four grants totaling $54,750,800 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Grant program. The grants were awarded to help fund the install  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: In advance of Tax Day on Monday, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, titled "Sunny Places for Shady People: Offshore Tax Evasion by the Wealthy and Corporations." Chairman Whitehouse's remarks, as prepared for delivery: On Tax  more