Press Releases

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.

CRANSTON, RI — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) hosted a roundtable discussion with representatives of the construction, hospitality, health care and manufacturing sectors in Rhode Island to address the negative impact of President Trump’s recent tariffs on workers, consumers and small businesses.

“Presient Trump’s tariffs are the largest tax increase on the Middle Class in decades,” said Magaziner. “Tariff rates now are the highest that we have had since before the Great Depression.”

WASHINGTON, DC –  U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02), member of House Democrats’ Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force, joined two amicus briefs to challenge the unlawful attempted firings of independent agency officials by the Trump Administration. 

WARWICK, RI – U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Ranking Member of the Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee on the House Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s press conference.

"I am outraged. Today President Trump refused to follow a Supreme Court order to return a man who was erroneously sent by his administration without due process to a prison in El Salvador. He also stated his intention to send US citizens to foreign prisons as well.