Press Releases

Vice Ranking Member Amo Passes Three Amendments to Support Rhode Island Jobs, Strengthen U.S. Alliances

September 18, 2025

Washington, DC – TODAY, House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) secured the passage of three amendments as part of the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s State Department Reauthorization process to strengthen the Australia United Kingdom United States (AUKUS) Security Pact, support the U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Australia, and encourage a lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Welcomes Over $56 Million for Ocean State Research

September 18, 2025

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PROVIDENCE, RI – Recognizing the talent, innovation, and excellence of Ocean State-based researchers across a variety of fields, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Gabe Amo and Seth Magaziner today welcomed over $56+ million in recently awarded federal grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for interdisciplinary research.

Amo, Colleagues, Advocates Launch Congressional Community Safety Caucus

September 18, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC – YESTERDAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Congressman Henry “Hank” Johnson (GA-04), Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), and Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) launched the first-ever Congressional Community Safety Caucus to uplift holistic investments into people and communities that break cycles of harm.

Congressional Delegation Calls for Release of Information on Status of VA Workforce in Rhode Island

September 16, 2025

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Washington, D.C. – TODAY, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo called on Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Douglas Collins, to explain the loss of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees across the United States and provide an update on the status of Rhode Island’s federal VA workforce.

Congressman Amo at his Veterans Resource Fair and BBQ

Amo Celebrates Rhode Island’s Veterans at Resource Fair and BBQ

September 14, 2025

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PAWTUCKET, RI – YESTERDAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) hosted his second annual Veterans Barbecue and Resource Fair at Slater Park in Pawtucket. The event featured resource tables with Veterans’ advocacy and support groups from across Rhode Island.

Four Amo Amendments Protecting National Security and RI Jobs Pass House

September 11, 2025

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Washington, D.C. – YESTERDAY, House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) secured the House passage of four amendments as part of the House of Representatives’ Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to strengthen Rhode Island’s defense economy and support America's closest allies.

Congressman Amo Speaking at Congressional Naloxone Training Event

Amo, McDowell Push Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Overdose Deaths

September 10, 2025

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Washington, DC – TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Congressman Addison McDowell (R-NC) introduced the Having Overdose Protection Equipment (HOPE) Act, legislation that would ensure opioid overdose reversal medications, such as naloxone, are readily available in public places like parks, schools, and public transportation.

RI Delegation Supports Attorney General Neronha Lawsuit to Defend Revolution Wind

September 4, 2025

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Providence, RI – TODAY, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo released the following statement:

RI Delegation Condemns Trump Administration’s Decision to Withdraw Funding for Port of Davisville

August 30, 2025

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Providence, RI – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, along with U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) issued the following statement in response to a Trump Administration order to withdraw $11.25 million in federal funding for Rhode Island’s Port of Davisville Project:

Congressman Amo Speaking with Business Owners

Amo Leads Discussion with Rhode Island Blue Economy Manufacturers about Supporting Industry in Washington

August 28, 2025

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Newport, RI – YESTERDAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) hosted business leaders from Rhode Island Blue Economy manufacturers and Rhode Island Commerce to discuss what he’s doing in Congress to counter Trump’s anti-business policies, including arbitrary tariffs and cuts to foundational science research.