Press Releases

Cicilline Statement on Successful Discharge Petition‎ to Reauthorize Ex-Im Bank

I am pleased that after four months of inaction the House with strong bipartisan support has finally voted to reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank‎.

$9 Million Federal TIGER Grant Paves the Way for a New Travel Plaza & Welcome Center on I-95 in Hopkinton

I am proud that we have secured $9 million in TIGER grant funding to support the construction of a new travel plaza for I-95. Once it’s completed, this state-of-the-art facility will significantly improve the safety of I-95, welcome new visitors to our state, and strengthen our tourism economy.

EPA and Federal Partners Announce $5 Million for Southeast New England Program for Coastal Watershed Restoration

EPA has committed $4,999,500 for coastal watershed restoration in southeast New England through several partnerships.

House Passes Cicilline Resolution Supporting Free, Fair Elections in Ukraine

At this critical juncture, it is essential that the United States and its allies stand with the Ukrainian people as they exercise their democratic rights.

Cicilline Slams Decision Denying Cost of Living Adjustment to Seniors

Seniors, who are relying on Social Security for their retirement, have seen the costs of everything go up and deserve a COLA so they can have their basic needs met.

National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu to Visit Providence and Newport, Rhode Island

Cicilline Statement on Ex-Im Discharge Petition

U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) issued the following statement after he joined a bipartisan coalition of 218 Members to successfully force a vote on the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank

Cicilline to GOP Leaders: Stop Genuflecting Before the NRA

"I will continue speaking out every week on the floor of this chamber until we get something done that makes our communities safer and honors the lives all the victims who have lost their lives in this country to gun violence."

Cicilline Introduces 21st Century Buy American Act to Promote U.S. Goods

The 21st Century Buy American Act will make much-needed improvements to existing laws so that American companies enjoy better opportunities to compete for contracts with the federal government."

National Defense Authorization Act Includes Cicilline Proposals to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing and National Security Interests

The inclusion of Cicilline’s language in today’s conference report marks an important step towards strengthening American manufacturing and enhancing ties with Cyprus as the legislative process continues.