Press Releases

Cicilline Announces Jobs Score Act in Speech to Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce

New legislation requires CBO to estimate jobs impact of pending legislation

Cicilline Statement on SOPA

After careful review of the proposed legislation and reflecting on the concerns expressed to me by Rhode Islanders, I have decided to oppose the Stop Online Piracy Act as it is currently drafted.

Cicilline Statement on the Passing of Former Newport Mayor Robert McKenna

We have lost a great public servant. Mayor McKenna served as a State Senator, Mayor of Newport, aide to the late U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell, and Chairman of the New England Board of Higher Education. Mayor McKenna was a true leader, deeply committed to public service.

Cicilline's Office Provides Help for Bristol Senior

Congressman David Cicilline announced today that his office was able to successfully resolve a casework request made by Armand Paris, a senior citizen living in Bristol, Rhode Island.

RI to Receive Over $3.7 Million in Federal Funds to Fix Storm-Damaged Roads

Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation announced FHWA is awarding Rhode Island $3.7 million to help repair bridges and roads damaged last year by Hurricane Irene.

Cicilline Helps Constituent Access Social Security Benefits

Cicilline Helps Constituent Cut Through Immigration Bureaucracy

Cicilline Statement on Passage of Payroll Tax Cut, Unemployment Benefits Bill

I applaud today’s passage of important tax cuts for middle class families, which extends unemployment benefits for more than 11,000 Rhode Islanders...

Cicilline Statement on House Republican Failure to Extend Middle Class Tax Cut and Unemployment Benefits

Today, House Republicans and Tea Party extremists refused to extend the middle class tax cut and unemployment insurance benefits that were passed by the U.S. Senate in a bipartisan compromise last week.

POSTPONED: Cicilline Woonsocket Office Opening, Business Tour And Neighborhood Supper

Due to last minute debate on the middle class tax cut and unemployment insurance extensions in the House, Congressman Cicilline is postponing the Woonsocket Office opening, Business Tour and Neighborhood Supper that were scheduled for today.