A Message from Gabe:

Greetings Rhode Islanders,

If budgets reflect our values, the proposal from conservatives makes clear where their priorities are — tax giveaways for the wealthy at the expense of hardworking families.

As a new member of the House Committee on the Budget, I was on the frontlines to push back against the Republican budget blueprint. Their plan opens the door for massive cuts to federal programs that help feed children, keep our seniors healthy, and improve health access for Rhode Islanders. This could deliver over $4.5 Trillion in tax breaks primarily for the wealthy and large corporations. 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW: Congressman Amo joins House Budget Committee Democrats to highlight Republicans’ betrayal of working families.

How This Budget Could Hurt Rhode Islanders:

• Cutting Medicaid by $880 Billion — putting the health coverage of 4 Million patients at risk — devastating seniors, low-income families, and Americans with disabilities.
  
  
• Raising health insurance premiums — a 60-year-old Rhode Island couple earning $82,000 a year could see their costs increase by over $14,000 under this Republican plan.
  
  
• Slashing food assistance programs by $230 Billion — over 40 Million Americans, including 1 in 5 children, rely on federal assistance to put food on the table. Approximately 34,000 people in Rhode Island’s First District would be affected by these cuts.

Sincerely,

Gabe Amo

Member of Congress

Do you believe President Trump is doing enough to lower costs for Rhode Islanders?

Attention Rhode Islanders Open Enrollment for Health Coverage Closes Next Week!

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 and online 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.

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	As President Trump is enacting policies that would cut critical research funding for the National Institutes of Health that finds cures and saves lives, I spoke with Dean Ashish K. Jha at Brown University about standing up for scientists and medical researchers. I will continue working in Congress to restore these funds and end the brazen attempt to stifle innovation and public health.
	Alongside Ranking Members Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and Representative Haley Stevens (MI-11), I am calling on the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to protect employees who carry out key national security and public safety roles. Ceding authority to Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE only disrupts critical functions and harms our ability to track storms and keep Americans safe from extreme weather.
	It was my pleasure to welcome Australia's Ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd, to Newport as we discussed my work on the House Foreign Affairs Committee to strengthen the United States and Australia's partnership. It is essential our nation remains committed to supporting our allies abroad.
	In 1778, the First Rhode Island Regiment answered the call in the fight for liberty and independence — paving the way as our new country’s first integrated military unit. I am proud to join Senator Sheldon Whitehouse in reintroducing legislation to give a Congressional Gold Medal in overdue recognition to these brave individuals.
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Amo Calls Out Harmful GOP Budget Priorities, Advocates for Federal Programs that Support Rhode Island Seniors

Congressman Amo addresses the crowd at Barrington Peck Center.

This week, I visited Barrington Peck Center for Adult Enrichment to speak with residents about how proposed cuts to Medicare and Medicaid would hurt seniors, families, and people with disabilities.

The House Republican budget resolution, which passed the Budget Committee on February 13, 2025, could cut at least $880 billion to Medicaid – threatening the 80 million Americans who rely on this critical program for access to health care.

Congressman Amo visits East Bay Community Action Program Dental Center that delivers services to Rhode Islanders on Aquidneck Island.

I also toured the East Bay Community Action Program Dental Center, where healthcare providers raised concerns about how these cuts could limit services for patients across the state. Medicare and Medicaid help more than 200,000 Rhode Islanders—cuts like these could have devastating consequences.

I will continue to sound the alarm about what the conservative rip-off seeks to do for children, seniors, and adults with disabilities in the Ocean State.

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