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August 27, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI — As demand grows for skilled engineers and technicians to power Rhode Island's advanced manufacturing, marine, and clean energy sectors, U.S.


August 25, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02) introduced the AI Advertising Disclosure Act, legislation to require artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and generative search engines to clearly disclose when their responses are influenced by paid commercial arrangements.


August 18, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced $2.9 million of funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families to improve mental health outcomes forchildren and youth with, or at risk of, serious emotional disturbances (SED).


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August 18, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined representatives of the Rhode Island food, tourism, and hospitality industry and organized labor on Federal Hill in Providence to highlight his Protected Time Off (PTO) Act, legislation that would guarantee paid vacation for all American workers.


August 17, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI — In a world of evolving cyber threats and escalating digital challenges – including the increased adoption of AI technologies – there is a growing need to strengthen America’s cybersecurity workforce.


August 6, 2026

FOSTER, RI — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined Foster Town Council President Steven Plouffe and Chief of Police Tyler Domingos to announce $475,000 of federal funding he secured foremergency services communications equipment for the Town of Foster.


August 6, 2026

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.


July 31, 2026

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.


July 24, 2026

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.


July 22, 2026

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.