Press Releases
Aug 20, 2018
Speaking At Rumford Towers, Cicilline Pledges to Continue to Fight For The People
“After a lifetime of hard work, Rhode Island seniors deserve to live their retirement years with dignity and economic security. That won’t happen if Republicans get their way. Their record is clear - Republicans want to bring us back to the days when some folks could afford to retire and everyone else was on their own. We can do better.”
Aug 17, 2018
Cicilline Outlines Democratic Plan to Take on Corruption, Make Government Work Again
“Corruption in Washington has never been worse than it is today with President Trump in the White House and Republicans controlling both chambers of Congress. Corporate special interest money, lobbyists, and Washington insiders control the Republican agenda at the expense of working people. We can do better.”
Aug 15, 2018
Providence Fire Department Nets Nearly $1M Federal Grant
“Providence Fire Fighters put their lives on the line every day to protect Rhode Islanders. Our brave first responders deserve access to the best equipment and training available to them so that they can do their jobs safely and effectively.”
Aug 14, 2018
Cicilline Manufacturing Proposal Becomes Law
"This is a big win for Rhode Island workers. It means that our state’s manufacturers will be able to better compete for federal funding to create jobs and grow our economy."
Aug 6, 2018
Cicilline Statement on Iran Sanctions
The Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from this agreement was reckless and short-sighted. It’s clear that President Trump did so without a plan for what comes next.
Jul 30, 2018
Cicilline Introducing Bill Banning 3-D Printed Guns
“Gun violence is an epidemic in our country,” said Cicilline. “We should be doing everything we can to make it more difficult for criminals, children, and individuals with serious mental illness to possess a gun."
Jul 26, 2018
Cicilline Bill to Rename Bristol Post Office in Honor of First Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna Jr. Signed Into Law
U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) announced today that his bill to rename the U.S. Post Office at 515 Hope Street in Bristol, Rhode Island, in honor of First Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna Jr. was signed into law by the President.
Jul 26, 2018
House Passes Cicilline’s Defense Manufacturing Communities Initiative
“When they’re given a level playing field, Rhode Islanders will outwork and outperform any competitors," said Cicilline.
Jul 25, 2018
RI Receives Nearly $3.9 Million Federal Grant to Aid in Opioid Epidemic Recovery
"We need to do everything we can to end this epidemic,” said Congressman Cicilline, who serves on the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force.
Jul 16, 2018
Cicilline Statement on FCC’s Sinclair Review
This is the right decision. If Sinclair buys Tribune, it will control the local TV news market. It will be able to raise costs, eliminate jobs, and threaten the integrity of local reporting.
