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September 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to help Rhode Island’s law enforcement community close cases on violent crimes that, in many cases, have been left unsolved for decades, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that the Office of the Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F.


September 24, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Seth Magaziner (D-RI-2), Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Carol Miller (R-WV-1), Joe Morelle (D-NY-25), and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing September 22 – 28, 2024 as National Fall Prevention Awareness Week.


September 20, 2024

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today joined with Governor Dan McKee in announcing $125,390,467 in federal funding for Rhode Island to help replace the Washington Bridge.


September 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Several local police departments will soon have more backup and additional federal resources to crack down on heroin and opioid dealers thanks to a new round of federal ‘COPS grants’ totaling $4,921,873 that is being awarded to local law enforcement agencies across Rhode Island.


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September 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Vice-Chair of the Congressional Labor Caucus, held a press conference to announce the introduction of his bill, the Don’t Stand for Taking Employed Americans’ Livings (Don’t STEAL) Act, which would make wage theft a felony nationwide.


September 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep.


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September 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) spoke on the House Floor to honor Mr. George Nee, the President of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO. On October 11, 2024, Mr.


September 6, 2024

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to enhance public safety and help local fire departments recruit and retain firefighters, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today joined with Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley, East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva, Chief Richard A.