Press Releases
Jul 13, 2015
Cicilline Joins Small Business Committee Chair to Expand Access to Capital for Small Businesses
Bipartisan legislation will increase outstanding leverage available to SBICs by $125 million annually
Jul 9, 2015
Cicilline Leads House Effort to Support Free, Fair Elections in Ukraine
The United States has always been a beacon of freedom and opportunity for the rest of the world, and it is important that we stand with the people of Ukraine during this uncertain time
Jul 8, 2015
Cicilline Introduces Bill to Protect Privacy of Consumer Data
Issues: Consumer Protection and Financial Reform
The Consumer Privacy Protection Act will help modernize standards for protecting consumer data and provide some much-needed peace of mind for American consumers
Jul 7, 2015
Cicilline Statement on Death of Patricia Houlihan
“Pat Houlihan was a public school teacher, activist for working families, and a lifelong Rhode Islander who never stopped fighting to make our state an even better place.”
Jul 2, 2015
RI Congressional Delegation Announces over $143,000 for the Smithfield Fire Department & Westerly Ambulance Corps
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline announced two new public safety grants totaling $143,992 for the Smithfield Fire Department and the Westerly Ambulance Corps.
Jun 30, 2015
Cicilline Announces New Gun Violence Prevention Effort
Three bills would help keep firearms from children, criminals, and those with serious mental illnesses
Jun 29, 2015
RIDOT, Amtrak Looking To Future With High-Speed Rail Project At Kingston Station
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Amtrak are beginning work on a project in South County that will benefit train operations in the Northeast and long-term transit planning in Rhode Island.
Jun 29, 2015
Home Is Where the Hearth Is
Issues: Housing
On Monday, June 29th, Congressman David Cicilline and other local dignitaries joined the staff, Board and community supporters of Lucy’s Hearth in launching their new home.
Jun 26, 2015
Cicilline Praises Court's Historic Marriage Equality Decision
Issues: LGBT Issues
U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI), one of six openly LGBT members of U.S. House and a co-chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus issued the following statement.
Jun 26, 2015
Langevin, Keating, Cicilline Amendment Restores Funding to Southern New England Estuaries Geographic Program
"I am proud to have worked with my colleagues to restore and preserve our region’s natural beauty and resources for generations to come.”
