Press Releases
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.”
“I join Rhode Islanders in mourning the tragic loss of three family members who drowned last night after their vehicle entered the Seekonk River. My thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones.
I am grateful to the first responders who reacted quickly and participated in the search."
CRANSTON, RI — As the summer travel season gets underway, the office of U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), in partnership with the Boston Passport Agency, assisted nearly 130 Rhode Islanders today at the Cranston Public Library with passport applications, renewals, passport photos, and general questions about U.S. Department of State services.
WASHINGTON, DC – Eight months after sending a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kash Patel warning that the practice
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House Homeland Security Committee approved U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner’s Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act, legislation that will require standardized entry-level training for new intelligence employees at the Department of Homeland Security on civil rights, civil liberties, privacy protections, intelligence regulations, and information-sharing best practices.
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my former Professor, renowned historian Gordon Wood.
Wood was the reason I chose to major in History as a Brown University student, and my time studying under him helped shape me into the person I am.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the following statement after House Passage of an Iran War Powers resolution to end President Trump’s war in Iran:
"Rhode Islanders are struggling with high costs, and our resources should be focused on supporting working people here at home, not fighting another unnecessary war in the Middle East.