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Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced a new $31,933,577 Low-Carbon Transportation Materials grant for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to allow the State to incorporate low-carbon transportation materials in construction projects and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  The building and construction sector is the largest contributor of global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 37 percent of annual emissions.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined 16 Members of Congress from both parties in urging the House Committee on Rules to enact reforms that will encourage bipartisan cooperation in the United States House of Representatives.

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI -- Highlighting the importance of well-maintained port infrastructure, U.S.

Statement from Rep. Magaziner, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement and Intelligence on President-Elect Trump’s Intention to Nominate Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence and Matt Gaetz for Attorney General:

“I am deeply concerned that President-elect Donald Trump is making our country vulnerable to attack by nominating unqualified and potentially dangerous individuals to critical national security positions. 

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to strengthen communities and help formerly incarcerated women who served their time successfully reenter society, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that OpenDoors Rhode Island has been awarded $714,958 in federal funds through the Department of Justice (DOJ) Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program.

WARWICK, RI — U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner held his inaugural Veterans Appreciation Breakfast and Awards Ceremony today to commemorate Veterans Day and honor those who served in uniform. He was joined by members of the RI-02 Military and Veterans Advisory and community partners to recognize four exceptional individuals and organizations that have dedicated their time and effort to supporting Rhode Island veterans.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Ranking Member for the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Intelligence and Law Enforcement, is partnering with Ranking Member for the Homeland Security Committee Bennie Thompson (MS-02) to lead 13 Members of Congress in raising concerns to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) about the potential for violence surrounding the 2024 election.

CRANSTON, R.I. — U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined HealthSource RI (HSRI) Director Lindsay Lang today at Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP)’s Family Health Services of Cranston to kick off the annual Open Enrollment period for the state’s health exchange, beginning Friday, November 1 and running through January 31. New customers can purchase plans, and existing customers can change their plan selections during this time without needing a qualifying life event.