A Message from Gabe:

Greetings Rhode Islanders,

Our first stop was at the Community College of Rhode Island Lincoln's campus for a Blue Economy roundtable discussion focused on the offshore wind workforce with labor union leaders, non-profit leaders, CCRI's workforce development leadership, and even someone working on a wind project. We discussed the availability of great jobs to people without college degrees, the importance of federal resources in training, and the types of supports needed to help workers thrive. Above all, we recognized the fact that the sector is creating real opportunities for working families across our state. I even participated in a demonstration of the Global Wind Organization-certified Basic Safety Training Program, fitting into all of the gear someone working at heights would wear -- helmet, gloves, and all!

On our second stop, we gathered a group of researchers, academic leaders, and a student from the University of Rhode Island, Brown, Roger Williams University at the Save the Bay Center in Providence on Narragansett Bay. We discussed work that leaders in the state have done to develop strategy to grow the Blue Economy and how the federal government can help unlock growth, including programs like Sea Grant and the Estab­lished Program to Stim­u­late Com­pet­i­tive Research (EPSCoR) that drive our state's innovation. We also spoke about how we can keep talented students who do innovative research in Rhode Island here after they graduate. It was inspiring to see how collaboration across different institutions and fields from engineering to marine law to ocean mapping can power our Blue Economy.

Sincerely,

Gabe Amo

Member of Congress

Attention Medicare Beneficiaries! ⚠️The Medicare Enrollment period is OPEN until December 7!⚠️ During this time, you can review your current plan and change your Medicare coverage. I hope you will look at new benefits that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris helped deliver. This includes: $2k out of pocket spending cap Rx drug price negotiation $35 insulin cap per month Take advantage of this opportunity to compare plans and find coverage that fits your health care needs for 2025! For more information, click HERE.

This month, our Rhode Island delegation secured $1.8 million in federal funding from the Department of Justice to support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Survivors of domestic violence in Rhode Island are not alone — they have valiant organizations on their side that offer the stability and resources needed for healing to occur. This federal funding will help these Ocean State organizations continue to support vulnerable residents in our community. For more information, click here.
	Last week, I joined Senators Jack Reed & Sheldon Whitehouse to announce a $125,000 grant for the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program in Little Compton and Tiverton. Provided by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy in cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this funding will aid local efforts to prevent youth substance abuse by strengthening our community coalitions. The program emphasizes collaboration among local leaders, parents, and educators to foster healthier environments for young people. This effort highlights the importance of supporting grassroots initiatives to reach people where they are to combat drug use and ensure the well-being of young people in our communities. For more details, click here.
President Biden announced that more than 1 million public service workers have had their student loans forgiven thanks to improvements in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. This announcement marks an additional $4.5 billion in student debt cancellation for teachers, firefighters, nurses, and workers who have dedicated years to public service. For more information, click here.

	This week, I joined Senator Jack Reed in welcoming the Australian Ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd, to Rhode Island! As a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, I’m committed to supporting the AUKUS defense agreement which strengthens the ties between our nations.
	Came together to cut the ribbon on the Port of Davisville Pier 1 South project at Quonset! When it reopens, it will help drive economic growth for the businesses and customers across Rhode Island who drive our Blue Economy and rely on our port infrastructure.
	It was great to see first-hand how Davies Career & Technical High School leads the way in career and technical education & is giving students the opportunity to build their skills on cutting-edge equipment. Thank you to Davies and its supporters for powering the manufacturing readiness of tomorrow!
	As an advocate for health centers in our state, Rhode Island Health Center Association is a key partner as I work in Congress to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities. We must do more to strengthen the health care safety net & ensure true health equity in our communities.
	Thank you to Rhode Island League of Cities & Towns for your work to build resilience in coastal communities all across our state. Connecting my work in Congress to our on the ground leaders is critically important as we respond to ever-increasing extreme weather caused by climate change.
	I had a great discussion on the importance of voting with my fellow Pawtucket kids at Shea High School. From my beginnings in Woodlawn to serving in Congress, I shared the public service possibilities from when we show up and get involved. Go Shea Raiders!
	We celebrated Rhode Island’s vibrant Italian-American community with great music and company at the Newport Italian Heritage lunch!
	I welcomed UK Consul General to New England, Dave Clay, and UK Consulate Boston to Rhode Island! They came to our Pawtucket office this week to discuss the Special Relationship our countries share and opportunities for collaboration in the Ocean State!
	I had a great tour of Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery — family-run and operated for over a century in North Smithfield!  As Congress works on the Farm Bill, I’m committed to fighting for local producers like Wright’s so that they can continue their legacy of serving our communities.

More Critical Federal Funding to Replace the Washington Bridge This week, our congressional delegation announced over $95 million in additional federal funding to replace the Washington Bridge. Following last month’s grant announcement, this new federal investment brings the total amount of federal funding secured to rebuild the bridge to $221 million. At every step of the way, our delegation has worked hard to secure these federal dollars. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we're grateful to President Biden and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg for responding to our advocacy about the need to alleviate the burden on residents, small businesses, and first responders. We look forward to additional action from state officials to ensure that work begins soon.

WATCH: NBC10 Discussion on My Work on Artificial Intelligence 

Congressman Amo on WJAR’s Your Voice, Your Future Town Hall: AI and You

I recently had the opportunity to speak with NBC 10 on the future of artificial intelligence (AI), our students' experience with it in the classroom, and the prospects for my bill, the bipartisan Literacy in Future Technologies Artificial Intelligence (LIFT AI) Act in Washington.

Just last month, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology unanimously passed the LIFT AI Act. This bipartisan bill would create an opportunity to ensure AI literacy for K-12 students. To me, it's clear that we have to teach students — even young students — how to effectively and responsibly use AI. Students should not have to wait until college or their first job to learn about AI. In fact, delaying this digital education could prevent them from entering those spaces in the first place. My bill would make sure students have the skills needed to responsibly use AI. I also talked about the LIFT AI Act in August, when I held a roundtable at Smithfield High School.

To view our discussion, click here. 

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