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NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Today, U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02) presented Vietnam veteran, Specialist 4th Class Kenneth Barber with military honors he earned during his service but never received. 

Barber enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1970 for a three-year term, during which he piloted helicopters in Vietnam. Decades later, after Barber contacted Magaziner’s office for assistance, those long-overdue medals were finally issued and presented today during a small ceremony.

“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Anthony DeLuca, a leader with courage and humility, who made a tremendous difference for our state. I had an opportunity to work closely with Anthony and Sylvia as a board member of Marriage Equality Rhode Island. At a time when it was difficult for people of his generation to speak out for equality, Anthony’s voice never wavered. I am grateful for the difference he made as a Councilman, Representative and moral leader for our state.”

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the following statement following reports that the Trump Administration issued termination letters for up to $2 billion in grants for mental health and addiction services including to Rhode Island providers. “The overdose crisis continues to threaten the lives of many Rhode Islanders. It is unconscionable that the Trump Administration intends to cut funding from programs that save the lives of those struggling with addiction.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Takano (CA-39), Mark Amodei (NV-02), and Seth Magaziner (RI-02)introduced the bipartisan Unsubscribe Act, legislation to protect consumers from being trapped into paying monthly subscription fees without their clear and informed consent.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), leaders in the effort to ban Members of Congress from trading stocks and original co-sponsors of the bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act, released the following statement in response to a stock-trading proposal released today and backed by House Republican leadership.

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the following statement in response to a federal judge ordering that Ørsted may resume work on the Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island:

“Today’s federal court order requiring the Trump Administration to resume the Revolution Wind project is good news for Rhode Island. Trump has tried to stop this project twice, and he has failed twice. Enough already.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) applauded the House passage of federal funding for five local community projects included in an annual government funding package at his request. The funding, included in the Commerce, Justice, and Science and Interior appropriations bills, will support projects that improve public safety, strengthen infrastructure, and reduce flooding in Rhode Island.

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released his office’s 2025 End-of-Year Report that includes a summary of his legislative actions, constituent services, community outreach, and federal funding secured for Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District over the past year.