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Democrats warn of ‘President Elon’ – and Republicans welcome him

December 20, 2024

David Weigel, Semafor

Democrats and Republicans agreed with each other on Thursday: Elon Musk had taken over the government, derailing up a funding deal that the elected representatives of the people had negotiated. They disagreed about whether this was a good thing.

Southern New England to benefit from new federal-state commission

December 20, 2024

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Ryan Belmore, What's Up Newp

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Rhode Island’s congressional delegation is celebrating a big win with the passage of legislation to create the Southern New England Regional Commission. This new body aims to boost economic growth and attract federal investment to the state.

The measure, part of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, sailed through both chambers of Congress with overwhelming support. It’s now on its way to President Biden’s desk for signature.

Amo Statement on Looming Republican Government Shutdown

December 19, 2024

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) released the following statement:

Amo, Kim Promote the Promise of Blockchain for Diplomatic and National Security Goals

December 19, 2024

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01), alongside Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40), introduced a bipartisan resolution that recognizes the potential of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) such as blockchain to support democratic governance, human rights, freedom of information, transparency, and innovation around the world.

RI Delegation Wants Feds to Help Protect Residents in Wake of Cyberattack on RIBridges Computer System

December 17, 2024

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to assist the state in the wake of a cyberattack against RIBridges – the state’s integrated online platform for social services – and mitigate the impact of the attack on Rhode Islanders, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting additional flexibility and assistance to ensure residents are protected and do not lose access to vital services.

East Providence Gets $550,000 to Modernize Traffic Control Infrastructure & Ease Congestion

December 13, 2024

Press Release

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – In a step that could ease traffic congestion and improve public safety in the neighborhoods near the Washington Bridge, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Gabe Amo today announced a new federal grant to inform future upgrades to key infrastructure and technology related to traffic control along the City of East Providence’s most trafficked roadways.

Amo Highlights New Common-Sense Legislation to Combat Gun Violence and Keep Communities Safe

December 13, 2024

Press Release

PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced introduction of his new legislation, the Responsible Retirement of Law Enforcement Firearms Act. This legislation, which is co-led by Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08), would prevent former police service weapons from being sold or transferred to unscrupulous firearms dealers.

Amo aims to stop former police guns resold by dealers from being used to commit crimes

December 13, 2024

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Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current

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Gun safety advocates rallied around Rhode Island’s freshman congressman Friday to support a bill aiming to stop service weapons resold by law enforcement agencies to federally licensed firearms dealers from being used to commit crimes.

U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo on where Democrats went wrong, what’s next, and his expectations for the Trump administration

December 13, 2024

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Ian Donnis, the Pubic's Radio

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Rhode Island’s two-member U.S. House delegation has turned over in the last few years. In the Second District, Congressman Jim Langevin dropped a surprise announcement in 2022 that he would not seek re-election after 22 years in office. Then First District Congressman David Cicilline, initially elected in 2010, made his unexpected departure last year. That latter move opened the door for Gabe Amo, a son of West African immigrants, to become the first person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress.

Amo Statement on National Defense Authorization Act

December 11, 2024

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) released the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act:

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