Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced today that Lynn Blais, President of the United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP), will be his guest for President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, March 3.

WARWICK, R.I. — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi, Major Robert Hart of the Warwick Police Department, and other local leaders to announce $800,000 in federal funding he secured to help the Warwick Police Department purchase new portable radios and radio scanners.

“Today, pursuant to my oversight duties as a member on the House Committee on Homeland Security, I conducted an inspection of the Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls. As with other inspections I have conducted of ICE and Border Patrol detention facilities, my focus was on assessing the condition of the facility and the ability of detainees to have basic needs met including access to legal counsel, due process, medical services, and nutrition.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced the final passage of federal funding for nine community projects included in an annual government funding package at his request.

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.