Amo Celebrates Contributions of Rhode Islanders on Veterans Day
Providence, RI – TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) joined Veterans, military families, and Veterans Service Organizations across the First Congressional District to commemorate Veterans Day.
“Rhode Islanders have served our nation in uniform with honor and distinction for generations, ” said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). “We must ensure that those who have borne the burden, and their families, have the support and services they need to succeed. On Veterans Day, we thank all of those who have served.”
Background
Congressman Amo is committed to supporting Rhode Island’s Veterans.
On September 14, 2025, Amo hosted his second annual Veterans Barbecue and Resource Fair.
On July 3, 2025, Amo voted no on Trump’s Big, Ugly Law, which gutted SNAP, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act. An estimated 3,000 Rhode Island Veterans received SNAP between 2021 and 2023. As of 2023, 4,200 Rhode Island Veterans were enrolled in Medicaid.
On May 15, 2025, Amo introduced a bicameral, bipartisan resolution to support Veteran mental health by establishing “Vets Get Outside Day.”
On March 11, 2025, Amo voted no on the extreme Republican Continuing Resolution year that failed to fund the PACT Act and the commitment to provide health care to Veterans impacted by toxic exposure.
On February 13, 2025, Amo introduced a bipartisan bill with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse to recognize America’s first integrated military unit — the First Rhode Island Regiment — by posthumously awarding its members with the Congressional Gold Medal.
On May 28, 2024, Amo launched his District Veterans Advisory Committee, a group of respected local Veterans, to ensure RI Veterans interests are well-represented in Washington.
On August 28, 2024, Amo hosted his first Barbecue to honor the Veterans of Rhode Island’s First Congressional District.
On February 27, 2024, Amo announced over $586,000 in federal funds to help homeless Veterans and their families find permanent housing.
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