Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) today issued the following statement following his vote early this morning against a House Republican-led budget reconciliation bill:
“While Americans were sleeping, House Republicans pushed through their Billionaire Tax Cut plan under the cover of night - and early this morning I voted no.
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and more than a dozen colleagues from both parties took to the House floor Tuesday evening to call for an immediate vote to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks.
WASHINGTON – Today, more than a dozen bipartisan members launched the bipartisan Build America Caucus, a first-of-its-kind effort in Congress to advance pro-growth policies. While momentum for the abundance agenda has grown in cities and states, this caucus marks the first coordinated push to bring that vision to Capitol Hill.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02) led in Democrats’ defense of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) during the Natural Resources Committee markup of the House Republicans’ sweeping reconciliation tax bill, which proposes deep cuts to programs that Rhode Island’s fishermen and coastal communities depend on, in order to pay for tax cuts for the rich.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) spoke on the House Floor to honor the late Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio of North Providence. Over the course of more than 40 years in the Rhode Island state legislature, Senate President Ruggerio fiercely advocated for the people and places that make Rhode Island unique. On April 21, 2025, he passed away after a long battle with cancer.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he will speak on the House floor every day the chamber is in session until federal funding for Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), used to save the lives of malnourished children around the world, is restored. Edesia Nutrition, based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, is one of two organizations in the United States that manufactures RUTF, along with MANA Nutrition in Fitzgerald, Georgia.
Washington, DC – On Earth Day, Congressman Seth Magaziner (D-RI) and U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) are leading bipartisan group of New England members of Congress in announcing the introduction of legislation to bar offshore drilling along the New England coast. The New England Coastal Protection Act is cosponsored by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Susan Collins (R-ME), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Angus King (I-ME), Edward J.
"Today is a sad day as Catholics and people of all faiths around the world mourn the passing of Pope Francis.
He embodied the spirit of service, with his deep commitment to compassion, justice, and care for the poor.
His example of leadership, humility, and grace will be deeply missed.”
“I’m saddened by the passing of Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio.
Donny was a champion for working people, a skilled legislator, and a true gentleman.
It was an honor to work closely with him on the historic school construction initiative launched in 2018. He understood the importance of investing in the next generation, and the Senate delivered under his leadership.