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Amo Releases 2024 End-Of-Year Report of Activities and Wins for Rhode Islanders

December 31, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, on the final day of the year, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) released his 2024 End-of-Year Report which summarizes his accomplishments and achievements over his first 411 days in office. The report lays out efforts help Rhode Islanders with federal agencies, bring investments and federal funding to the district, and advance legislation on key priorities for the Ocean State. The report also showcases the services and programs available to constituents such as scheduling tours of Washington D.C., ordering flags flown over the U.S. Capitol, and providing citations for local celebrations and commemorations.

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Amo Statement on President Jimmy Carter

December 29, 2024

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

Amo co-sponsors blockchain bill to promote diplomacy and national security

December 24, 2024

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Christopher Allen, Providence Business News

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PROVIDENCE – U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., has co-introduced a resolution “to unleash the potential” of distributed ledger technologies, or DLT, such as blockchain to support the federal government’s diplomatic and security goals, urging federal agencies “to explore and support the development and application of DLT” and expresses Congress’ “commitment to advancing responsible innovation.”

Amo Statement on Voting to Keep Government Open

December 20, 2024

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

RI Delegation Applauds Final Passage of Legislation Creating a Southern New England Regional Commission

December 20, 2024

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Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Representatives Seth Magaziner (D-RI) and Gabe Amo (D-RI) today cheered the final passage of legislation establishing a Southern New England Regional Commission to spur region-wide economic growth and attract more federal investment to Rhode Island.

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

December 20, 2024

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David Weigel, Semafor

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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