Press Releases

Cicilline Statement on the Passing of Providence Patrolman Eddie Malloy

U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) released a statement following the death of Providence Police Officer Eddie Malloy.

Cicilline Statement on Google’s Acquisition of Fitbit

House Antitrust Subcommittee Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) released a statement after Google announced its acquisition of Fitbit.

Cicilline Statement on House Vote on Impeachment Procedures

Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued a statement after the House's vote on impeachment procedures.

Cicilline Statement on Passage of SHIELD Act

Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued a statement after the U.S. House passed the SHIELD Act (H.R.4617), legislation he co-sponsored to require campaigns to report acts of foreign election interference.

Cicilline Introduces Bill to Combat Student Debt Crisis, Help College Graduates Get Ahead

Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) introduced the Making College More Affordable Act today to make it possible for low and middle-income people to attend college without having to take on an insurmountable amount of student debt.

Cicilline Statement on Trump Announcement of “Deal” with Turkey

Judicial Travel Accountability Act Unveiled in Congress

Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) led a bipartisan group in Congress to introduce the Judicial Travel Accountability Act, a bill to close loopholes that allow Supreme Court justices and federal judges to avoid disclosing travel and hospitality perks they enjoy as prominent public figures.

Cicilline, Republican Congressman Question Turkey as NATO Partner

U.S. Congressmen David N. Cicilline (RI-01) and Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) introduced legislation today that will require a formal review of the relationship between the United States and Turkey. The United States-Turkey Relations Review Act of 2019 directs the Secretary of State—in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, Director of National Intelligence, and Secretary of Energy—to address and assess whether or not Turkey has met duties and obligations with the NATO alliance.

Cicilline, Langevin Bill Honoring Elizabeth Buffum Chace Passed By U.S. House

The U.S. House of Representatives voted unanimously today to pass legislation introduced by U.S. Congressmen David N. Cicilline (RI-01) and James Langevin (RI-02), to dedicate the United States Post Office located at 575 Dexter Street in Central Falls to Elizabeth Buffum Chace, an outspoken leader of the abolitionist and women’s suffrage movements in Rhode Island.

House Dems Press Trump Admin for Answers on Abrupt Change in Syria Policy

Cicilline and members of the House Foreign Affairs or Armed Services Committees are demanding answers from Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper on the Trump administration’s inexplicable decision to change course in Syria and abandon the Kurdish allies who have provided significant support in the fight against ISIS.