A Message from Gabe:

Greetings Rhode Islanders,

Last week marked the start of the 119th Congress. I’m honored to continue working for Rhode Islanders in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Congressman Amo receives his 119th Congress member pin and voting card on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.

As you know, Congress has a long to-do list this year. I'm ready to roll up my sleeves and continue working to lower costs and expand opportunity for families across our district. This includes protecting Social Security and Medicare, preventing tax giveaways for the wealthy and well-connected, and boosting our economy by investing in Rhode Island’s small businesses.

Congressman Amo walking to vote from his new office in Longworth House Office Building.

To do this work effectively, I need to hear from you at home!

To share your thoughts, please reach out anytime to my district office at (401) 729-5600 or to my D.C. office at (202) 225-4911. We are here to help and listen. Together, I’m confident we’ll make progress to strengthen our communities, our state, and our country. Let’s get to work!

Sincerely,

Gabe Amo

Member of Congress

What Issues Are Most Important to You? Protecting Social Security & Medicare Lowering the cost of living Fighting the impacts of climate change Keeping our communities safe from gun violence Reducing housing costs Improving access to health care and reproductive freedom Protecting our national security Other (please specify) Submit If you are having trouble click here to take survey.

Attention Rhode Islanders Open Enrollment for Health Coverage is Happening Now!   Open Enrollment for health care coverage is an important time to review your options and make any changes to your plan. It is essential to act by February 28, 2025 to secure the coverage that suits your needs. Apply by mail if you need health insurance or want to choose a new plan. If you need assistance with the enrollment process or have questions about your health care options, do not hesitate to contact HealthSource RI by calling them at 1-855-840-4774 or visiting them between 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday-Friday at  401 Wampanoag Trail East, Providence, RI 02915. They are here to help you navigate the health care system and ensure you are covered.

BIG NEWS for Medicare Beneficiaries! Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, passed into law by Democrats, Medicare beneficiaries now have their prescription drug prices capped at $2,000 annually!

Update On RIBridges Alert Hack

	Great news: President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law! This critical legislation will support first responders, teachers, and other public service employees who, for too long, have been denied the retirement benefits they have earned. For more information on how to access benefits through the Social Security Fairness Act, click here.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is changing how you sign in to its websites and services to protect your information. After January 31, 2025, you will no longer be able to sign in with your My HealtheVet user ID and password. You will still be able to access the My HealtheVet portal with different sign-in information. What You Need to Do: Set up an account with either Login.gov or ID.me. Verify your identity and set up multifactor authentication. For more information, click here.
	Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced a new rule to improve accessibility for airline passengers with disabilities. The new rule will: Require airlines to provide safe and dignified assistance to passengers with disabilities. Mandate airline staff receive annual, hands-on training. Direct airlines to provide timely enplaning, deplaning, and connecting assistance to passengers with disabilities. For more details, click here.
Last month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) successfully returned $5,220,735 to 11,288 Rhode Islanders who were exploited by illegal junk fees in a major credit repair scam. In Congress, I will continue to support the CFPB's critical work to hold companies accountable when they take advantage of customers. For more information about this major victory for Ocean State consumers, click here.
	Did you know that Free File is a service available to Rhode Islanders that allows you to prepare and file your federal and state tax returns online at no charge? Made possible by a partnership between the Internal Revenue Service, Rhode Island Division of Taxation, and other organizations, Free File is a convenient way for residents to to file your taxes To learn more about eligibility and to take advantage of Free File in Rhode Island, click here.

	I am proud to see President Biden signed the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 into law! This legislation includes support for Rhode Island’s local infrastructure and climate resiliency needs including the Southern New England Regional Commission Act that I co-led with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro.  .
	I rang in the New Year a little early — and spoke about my priorities for the new Congress — with some of my youngest constituents and their parents at the Providence Children’s Museum’s Noon Year’s Eve!
	For over 40 years, state leaders and members of our state's Jewish community have come together at the State House to light a public Menorah to celebrate Hanukkah. It was an honor to participate this year and discuss my work in Congress to keep Rhode Islanders safe and secure no matter their faith. I will continue to uphold Rhode Island’s commitment to religious freedom as we work to put more light in our world.
	Pawtucket broke ground on 150 brand-new housing units at Dexter Street Commons!  I am working in Congress to help support the development of new affordable housing, and this development will help build momentum to increase affordability and availability in our state.

Need Help with a Federal Agency? Our District Office is here to help if you need assistance on a pending case with a federal agency! Call: 401-729-5600 Email: [email protected] Visit My Website

INVITATION: Senior Fraud Prevention Roundtable

Congressman Amo speaking with a constituent on how we protect and provide exceptional care to our seniors.

• Congressman Gabe Amo
• Samuel Levine – Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection
• Alex Carnevale – Special Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer and Economic Justice Unit within the Public Protection Bureau of the Civil Division, Office of the Rhode Island Attorney General
• Catherine Taylor – Director, Rhode Island AARP
• Captain Pete Chabot and Lieutenant Richard Ptaszek – Rhode Island State Police
• Erine Lewis – Head of Risk Management, People’s Credit Union

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If you need help with personal casework: Contact the District Office in Pawtucket: 1070 Main Street, Suite 300 Pawtucket, RI 02860 Phone: (401) 729-5600 Fax: (401) 729-5608

If you need help with legislative issues: Contact the Washington, D.C. office: 1119 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-4911 Fax: (202) 225-3290