Press Releases
March 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – TODAY, House Science, Space, and Technology Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) and Chairman Scott Franklin (R-FL-18) introduced the NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act, a bipartisan bill establishing a research program within NOAA to strengthen American ocean observing capabilities and ensure the continuation of NOAA’s work to protect lives and and property from extreme weather.
March 16, 2026
Providence, RI – Last week, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) joined local startups and innovation economy leaders at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival and conference to spotlight and develop opportunities for Rhode Island’s emerging companies. The delegation, coordinated by Dr. David Altounian, Professor of Entrepreneurship at Salve Regina University, and RIHUB, Rhode Island’s high growth startup incubator, fostered connections between Rhode Island entrepreneurs, Austin’s famed successful startup ecosystem, and investors seeking prospective ventures.
March 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – TODAY, House Science, Space, and Technology Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Ranking Member Valerie Foushee (D-NC) led a group of 116 Members of Congress in denouncing the Trump Administration’s decision to close the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD), which provided the scientific foundations for fighting climate change and holding polluters accountable.
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March 11, 2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) celebrated the $311,000 in Community Project Funding he fought to bring home for the Nonviolence Institute in Providence. This money will fund three victim advocates and a case manager who will provide crisis intervention, home visits, and long-term support for victims.
March 5, 2026
Washington, DC – TODAY, Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement after House Republicans blocked efforts to end Donald Trump’s war of choice in Iran:
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March 4, 2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) announced that submissions are now open for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.
February 28, 2026
Providence, RI – TODAY, House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) released the following statement on Trump’s attack on Iran.
February 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) led a moment of silence for the victims, survivors, and those who acted with courage in response to the shooting at the Pawtucket Lynch Arena on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
February 24, 2026
Washington, DC – TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on Trump’s address:
February 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) released the following statement on FBI Director Kash Patel’s alleged misuse of FBI resources during the Brown Shooting.