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February 28, 2025

Gregory Strong used to install fiberglass insulation and vinyl siding, and even co-owned a business. But after an accident left him unable to walk and requiring use of a wheelchair, Strong now lives at a nursing home in Providence. 

Medicaid subsidizes Strong’s stay at the Bannister Center. He’s frightened, and more than a little upset, at recent talk that the program might suffer spending cuts at the federal level.


February 26, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) sent a letter to President Trump demanding a reversal of efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, and warning of devastating consequences for Rhode Island students, teachers, and parents.

Issues: Education

February 26, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — An amendment introduced by U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, has been adopted as part of the House Homeland Security Committee’s Authorization and Oversight Plan, which outlines the priorities for the committee for the Congress. Magaziner’s amendment prioritizes investigating racially, ethnically, antisemitic, and religiously motivated violent extremism—shining a light on hate-driven violence that is on the rise.


February 25, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the following statement following the vote on the House Republican budget proposal in the U.S. House of Representatives.

“Today, I voted against the Republican budget proposal that takes trillions of dollars from the middle class to fund tax breaks for billionaires.


February 25, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) participated in debate on the floor of the House of Representatives, expressing strong opposition to House Republicans’ budget plan.


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February 24, 2025

HOPE VALLEY, RI — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined Rhode Island health care providers at Wood River Health in Hope Valley, where they discussed the devastating impacts that a proposed Republican plan to cut Medicaid would have on community health centers in Rhode Island.

Issues: Health Care

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February 22, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) addressed a crowd on the steps of the Rhode Island State House on the Trump administration’s efforts to make cuts to vital programs in order to cover tax breaks for billionaires.


February 19, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced the launch of a new online portal where Rhode Islanders can share their stories about how they have been impacted by Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s reckless federal layoffs and cuts to vital programs and funding.


February 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) introduced the Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025, along with Representatives David Valadao (CA-22),  Mike Turner (OH-10), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), and Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH).

Issues: Congress

February 5, 2025

With confusion and concern swirling around exactly what a federal funding freeze will mean for state and local programs, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner visited the Cranston Senior Center last week.

Magaziner said he came to listen to seniors tell him how initiatives – such as the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) – have impacted their lives.  He said that also came to deliver a message, along with Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins.