Press Releases
May 22, 2018
RI Delegation Announces $7.4 Million in Homeland Security Grants for RI
New federal funds will help emergency responders and their partners prepare for and react to a range of crises and security challenges – including natural disasters
May 17, 2018
Cicilline Statement on Haspel Confirmation
“It is shameful that the U.S. Senate approved Gina Haspel to serve as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency," said Cicilline.
May 17, 2018
Cicilline Introduces Bipartisan Ban F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Sales to Turkey Act
NATO ‘ally’ has increasingly threatened American interests in recent months
May 16, 2018
Cicilline: Democrats Have A Better Deal on Prescription Drugs
Democrats outline clear differences between the Democratic “A Better Deal on Prescription Drugs” plan and the massive concessions President Trump plans to give to the pharmaceutical industry.
May 15, 2018
Cicilline, Leading House Dems Renew Call for White House-DOJ Communications on Time Warner Merger
“As we have repeatedly noted, political interference in law enforcement matters—including antitrust enforcement—is unacceptable and without modern precedent,” the Members wrote.
May 9, 2018
Cicilline, Klobuchar Express Deep Concerns About Reports That AT&T Made Payments to President’s Personal Lawyer, Urge DOJ to Oppose Attempts to Interfere with Antitrust Law Enforcement Actions
Cicilline and Klobuchar are the Ranking Members of the Senate and House Antitrust Subcommittees
May 9, 2018
Cicilline Strengthens U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Efforts
Cicilline successfully attached language directing the Secretary of State to conduct a report on the potential benefits of establishing a joint U.S.-Israel Cyber Center of Excellence.
May 8, 2018
Cicilline Statement on Trump Decision to Withdraw from Iran Deal
“This is a reckless decision," said Cicilline.
May 8, 2018
Cicilline Statement on Trump Administration’s New Policy of Separating Families at the Border
“The Trump administration’s new policy of separating children from their parents at the border is cruel, inhumane, and just plain wrong," said Cicilline.
May 8, 2018
Cicilline Statement on Trump’s Latest Attack on Working People
Congressman Cicilline issued the following statement on the White House’s efforts to eliminate more than $15 billion in federal funding that was previously approved by Congress
