Press Releases
JOHNSTON, RI — Today, U.S.
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. The resolution seeks to raise awareness, encourage the prevention of falls among older adults, and highlight evidence-based programs that help reduce fall risks and save the lives of seniors.
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.
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.
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.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep.
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. Nee will step down from his position, concluding a storied career of more than 50 years advocating for the essential right to organize and fair labor protections for working people.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S.
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. Susi (ret.) of the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs (RIAFC), and local firefighters to announce $22.05 million in federal funds for fire departments in Providence and East Providence and volunteer departments throughout the state.
Providence, RI – U.S.