Press Releases
Mar 23, 2018
Cicilline Statement on John Bolton
“John Bolton is a dangerous individual," said Cicilline.
Mar 22, 2018
Cicilline Statement on Federal Government Spending Bill
This bill is a victory for working families, small business owners, seniors, students, and first responders across Rhode Island.
Mar 20, 2018
Top Dem on Antitrust Subcommittee Calls on Zuckerberg to Testify
Congressman Cicilline is calling for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify on his company’s unauthorized sharing of 50 million Americans’ personal data with Cambridge Analytica.
Mar 16, 2018
Cicilline Statement on Death of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter
"Louise was a gifted lawmaker, a wonderful colleague, and a great friend. As the daughter of a coal miner who became one of the most powerful women in Congress, Louise personified the American Dream."
Mar 14, 2018
Cicilline Accepting Congressional Art Competition Submissions
The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 27th.
Mar 13, 2018
Cicilline Statement on President Firing Secretary of State
“Firing the Secretary of State with a Tweet sends a dangerous message to America's allies and adversaries alike," said Cicilline.
Mar 7, 2018
Cicilline Introduces Journalism Competition and Preservation Act
“Our democracy is strongest when we have a free, open press that informs citizens, holds public officials accountable, and roots out corruption,” said Cicilline. “That’s why I’m introducing the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act. This bill empowers local newspapers to negotiate collectively with the biggest technology platforms to ensure consumers have access to the best journalism possible.”
Mar 7, 2018
$20 Million TIGER Grant will Accelerate Efforts to Improve Route 37
“This is critical federal funding that will rebuild an important part of our state’s infrastructure,” said Congressman Cicilline. “Rhode Islanders know that there is much more work we have to do. That’s why I’m going to continue fighting for A Better Deal to Rebuild America – the Democratic plan to invest $1 trillion to make all our roads, bridges, and schools second-to-none.”
Mar 5, 2018
U.S. House Passes Bill to Honor Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna Jr.
Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.4685 to rename the United States Post Office at 515 Hope Street in Bristol, as the “First Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna Jr. Post Office.”
Feb 26, 2018
Cicilline Introduces Assault Weapons Ban of 2018
Law enforcement leaders back effort to prohibit sale of weapons commonly used in mass shootings
