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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced today that U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced companion legislation in the Senate to Magaziner's Protected Time Off (PTO) Act, marking a step forward for the effort to guarantee paid vacation time to workers nationwide.

COVENTRY, R.I. – Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), along with U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), joined seniors and Neighborhood Health CEO Peter Marino at the Coventry Resource and Senior Center to mark the 61st anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, provide an update on health care policy in Washington, and reaffirm their commitment to lowering health care costs for Rhode Islanders.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) has endorsed his Protected Time Off Act, legislation that would guarantee paid vacation time for workers nationwide.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) applauded the House passage of several key priorities he helped secure in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to strengthen Rhode Island’s submarine industry and workforce and to support mental health programs for servicemembers transitioning to veteran status.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and U.S. Representative Julie Johnson (TX-32) led Homeland Security Committee Democratic colleagues in a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding transparency and answers surrounding the death of Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal while in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in March.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he has been named Vice Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus, where he will help advocate for the preservation of America's historic places. 

CRANSTON, RI – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins, Cranston City Council President Daniel Wall, and other local leaders to announce that he has secured $1,092,000 of federal funding to prevent flooding in Cranston's Garden Street area.

WARWICK, RI – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the below statement on the 250th Anniversary of American Independence:

“Two hundred and fifty years later, America remains the most exceptional nation in the world. We are fortunate to live in a country where power lies with the people, and freedom is central to who we are.

I wish all Rhode Islanders a safe and joyful Fourth of July as we celebrate this historic milestone together.”