Press Releases
Sep 29, 2011
Cicilline and U.S. Small Business Administration Applaud North Smithfield Small Business
On a recent tour of Wide World of Indoor Sports, Congressman Cicilline and SBA Regional Administrator Hulit congratulated owners Stephen Sangermano and Dan Faucet on their success using SBA loans to build the North Smithfield facility, create jobs, and help strengthen the Rhode Island economy.
Sep 28, 2011
Providence to Receive $1.35 Million COPS Hiring Grant
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives David Cicilline and James Langevin today announced the Providence Police Department is receiving $1.35 million to add 5 more police officers to patrols this year.
Sep 26, 2011
House Champions of Repealing DOMA Renew Request for Briefing on BLAG Defense of DOMA in Court
Congressman Cicilline joined his colleagues in a letter to Speaker Boehner renewing their request for a House briefing on the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group’s (BLAG) defense of DOMA.
Sep 23, 2011
Statement on the Passing of Former President of Cape Verde, Aristides Pereira
Congressman Cicilline (D-RI) today issued the following statement on the passing of the first post-independence President of Cape Verde, Aristides Pereira
Sep 23, 2011
Langevin and Cicilline Speak Out Against Closing American Consulate in the Azores
Congressmen Langevin and Cicilline joined their colleagues in a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton expressing opposition to the State Department’s planned closing of the American Consulate in the City of Ponta Delgada on the island of São Miguel in the Azores.
Sep 23, 2011
RI to Receive Over $3.2 Million to Prevent Crime and Aid Victims
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation today announced over $3.2 million in federal funding to prevent crime, improve Rhode Island’s criminal justice system, and aid victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Sep 23, 2011
Cicilline Works to Secure Job Creating Investments in Infrastructure for Rhode Island
Congressman Cicilline today announced co-sponsorship of two pieces of legislation that would put Rhode Islanders back to work repairing our schools and rehabilitating our historic buildings, the Fix America’s Schools Today (FAST) Act and the Creating American Prosperity through Preservation (CAPP) Act.
Sep 20, 2011
Delegation Announces $800K to Community Health Centers Across the State
Issues: Health Care
Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation today announced $800,000 in federal funds designated for community health centers across the state through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Sep 16, 2011
New Infrastructure Improvements to Help Boost Economic Development in Bristol
Bristol business owners and local officials today joined Senators Reed and Whitehouse and Representative Cicilline to discuss the positive economic impact of a new $2.96 million U.S. Economic Development Administration grant to fund local infrastructure, alleviate future flooding, and boost economic development.
Sep 16, 2011
Cicilline Celebrates Mexican Independence Day
Congressman Cicilline has released a statement in honor of Mexican Independence Day.
