A Message from Gabe:

Greetings Rhode Islanders,

I joined Senator Reed, Governor Dan McKee, Boys & Girls Club of Nothern Rhode Island President & CEO Gary Rebelo, students, staff, and community members to discuss how the renovation will help the organization continue to serve as a critical community space for local youth.

Sincerely,

Gabe Amo

Member of Congress

The Biden-Harris Administration has proposed a new rule that would prohibit airlines from charging additional fees for Rhode Island families with young children to sit together on flights. The Department of Transportation's proposed rule also would make it mandatory for airlines to seat parents next to young children when seating is available. This initiative builds on the Biden-Harris administration’s work to enhance the rights of airline passengers, lower costs for families and better protect consumers. For more information, you can read the full announcement here.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs redesigned the Burn Pit Registry, which collects data from service members and Veterans who were exposed to burn pits and other airborne hazards during service. The registry is a critical tool in the VA’s work to research and improve care for impacted Veterans. For more details, you can visit the VA's Burn Pit Registry page. Additionally, you can learn more about benefits, screenings, and health care available to Veterans exposed to toxins during their service here.

	I had a great time visiting the Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation in Jamestown. They are creating opportunities for youth by teaching sailing fundamentals and using the shoreline to teach students STEM subjects.
	Since 1888, the American Mathematical Society has led scholarship that shaped our world — and for most of its history, Rhode Island has been its HQ! This week, I had the chance to see their high-quality academic publishing at their Pawtucket print shop.
	I was honored to meet with Director-General Charles Liao from The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States. As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I will continue to support strengthening our Taiwan-Rhode Island relationship to ensure peace and security in the Indo-Pacific.
	Congratulations to new Eagle Scout Aidan Devine from Troop 6 in Bristol! I was honored to participate in the Court of Honor to recognize your hard work and character. We look forward to your future successes, Aidan!
	It was great to attend the Nonviolence Institute Resource Fair to see many programs, from public health to sustainability, that contribute to the well-being of our community! Members of my staff were also here to speak with constituents about the many ways our office is available to help!
	Thank you to the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce for hosting me at Pancakes and Politics to discuss my work in Congress supporting Rhode Island’s businesses in the blue economy, protecting our coastal environment, and safeguarding our national security.
	It was a pleasure to join Newsmakers with Tim White and Ted Nesi! You can watch our segment here where we discuss the most pressing issues facing our nation and Rhode Island.

Rep. Amo Introduces Bill to Improve Artificial Intelligence Literacy for K-12 Students

Last week, I teamed up with Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ) to introduce the Literacy in Future Technologies Artificial Intelligence (LIFT AI) Act, a bipartisan bill to improve artificial intelligence literacy for K-12 students.

The impact of artificial intelligence will only continue to grow as more people use the technology. Just like we needed to invest in internet literacy when the internet revolutionized learning in the 1990’s, my legislation would make sure the next generation of students have the skills they need to responsibly use artificial intelligence.

The LIFT AI Act would support a grant program within the National Science Foundation for research and development of artificial intelligence literacy curriculum and evaluation methods for K-12 students, educators, and administrators. If enacted, it would prepare students for a future where artificial intelligence plays a significant role in everyday life and their careers.

You can learn more here.

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