Press Releases
PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) joined local health care providers and the Rhode Island Health Center Association to highlight the growing health care affordability crisis, which is driving up insurance premiums for patients and putting strain the community health centers that provide primary care to one in five Rhode Islanders.
WARWICK, RI — U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner held his 2nd Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast and Legislative Update today to commemorate Veterans Day and honor those who served our country in uniform. He was joined by community partners to recognize exceptional individuals and organizations that have dedicated their time and effort to supporting Rhode Island veterans.
WARWICK, RI – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the following statement in response to Speaker Emerita’s Nancy Pelosi’s announcement to retire from Congress after this term:
“Speaker Nancy Pelosi is a trailblazer whose legacy as one of our nation’s most effective leaders is unmatched.
WARWICK, RI – On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s post on Truth Social indicating that he will withhold SNAP funding, despite a court order to release the funds.
CRANSTON, RI — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined the Cranston Police Department and local leaders to celebrate the arrival of newly upgraded K-9 vehicles purchased with federal funding Rep. Magaziner secured through Congress’ appropriations process.
PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined Rhode Island health care workers to highlight the emerging health care affordability crisis, which is driving up insurance premiums for patients and straining hospital budgets.
WARWICK, RI – U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) presented the Purple Heart Medal and other military honors to the family of U.S. Navy veteran Richard Wellington Vertz, who was killed in action during World War II. Magaziner’s staff secured the reissuance of Purple Heart for the family after it was lost, and in the process, discovered other awards earned by the veteran.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02), along with other Democratic colleagues, filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court challenging President Donald Trump’s sweeping and chaotic tariffs.
The brief reaffirms Congress’s constitutional authority over trade policy and challenges President Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs that are driving up costs for Rhode Islanders.
WARWICK, RI – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) connected with more than 11,000 constituents from across Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District during a telephone town hall focused on the ongoing health care affordability crisis and the federal government shutdown.
WASHINGTON, DC – In a show of solidarity with federal workers impacted by the ‘Trump Shutdown,’ all four members of Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation have requested that their Congressional pay be withheld for the duration of the federal government shutdown as they fight to re-open the government and bring down health care costs for Rhode Islanders.