A Message from Gabe:

Greetings Rhode Islanders,

If you recently tuned into the news from Washington, you heard about the partisan Republican funding bill — also known as a continuing resolution — that gives Elon Musk and DOGE a blank check to further slash essential programs and would hurt hardworking Rhode Islanders.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW: Congressman Amo shares the stories of how the Trump administration policies are causing chaos and confusion for Rhode Islanders.

The Republican majority's extreme partisan policy proposal would force the evictions of more than 32,000 households, threaten the essential benefits of Social Security, and cut nutrition assistance for seniors. The Republican bill even turns its back on Veterans by failing to include nearly $23 billion in advanced funding for the Toxic Exposures Fund to care for Veterans exposed to burn pits and Agent Orange. I opposed this Republican bill.

Instead of supporting seniors, protecting our national security, and lowering costs for working Americans, Republicans' policies would evict people from their homes and transfer wealth from the middle class to billionaires.

I have been ready to vote on a bipartisan bill that invests in Rhode Island seniors, children, and veterans, while protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. I voted to do just that. Like many, I’m frustrated that we instead are facing additional chaos from Washington. I’ll keep focusing on those priorities that give everyone an opportunity to thrive.

Sincerely,

Gabe Amo

Member of Congress

Should Congress prioritize funding for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid over tax breaks for billionaires?

Update On RIBridges Alert Hack

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	President Trump and Elon Musk's policy efforts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will leave American consumers unprotected in the financial marketplace and increase the risk of seniors falling victim to fraud. I led 26 Democrats in demanding answers on how this unconstitutional closure will help defend the American people.
	I visited the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Newport to speak on my work in Congress to fight hunger, promoting health, and educating seniors. If Republican policy plans succeed in slashing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Medicaid to give tax cuts billionaires, there will be a massive impact on places like the MLK Center that provide a lifeline to many of our neighbors. Congress cannot let that happen.
	As the son of a union nurse, I know firsthand the critical role unions play in increasing wages and rewarding hard working people. While Elon Musk and DOGE continues to unconstitutionally fire thousands of federal workers, I joined the Labor Caucus as an original cosponsor of the bipartisan Protecting the Right to Organize Act to support worker rights and hold employers accountable.
	I kicked off the St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities in Newport with a tasty Irish breakfast and connected with constituents!
	On International Women's Day, we honor all women, especially those who inspire change, break barriers, and create a better future. I am proud to represent and work alongside the strong women of Rhode Island’s First Congressional District and will continue to fight for freedom and equality.
	I was grateful to join our vibrant Ghanaian-American community to speak on my work in Congress to recognize their immense contributions to Rhode Island. Despite what is going on across our country, it is still important to take time to celebrate the joy and strength of our shared diversity.
	I was proud to present a congressional commendation letter to brand-new Eagle Scout Armani Rodriguez of Troop 1 in Providence! He is already shown great leadership on the Central High School Knights team to running his own free football clinic for local kids. We are looking forward to all the great things you will do, Armani!
	Trump’s tariff tax on raw material imports will increase costs for Rhode Island manufacturers. I heard firsthand from Polaris Manufacturing Extension Partnership and a Rhode Island small business owner about how a trade war will hurt manufacturing in our state.
	For National Read Across America Week, I visited Cunningham Elementary School in Pawtucket to read to 2nd and 4th graders and say hello to my former teacher, Mrs. Caprio! As Trump's policies seek to dismantle the Department of Education, it is important that Congress stands up to protect the funding and support that Rhode Island students deserve.
	The Trump Administration is firing thousands of employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs and indiscriminately eliminating positions held by Veterans who make up about 30% of the federal workforce. Our nation's heroes deserve our best. Thank you to Veterans of Foreign Wars Rhode Island for meeting with me to discuss how we can protect timely access to benefits and services for Veterans in Rhode Island.
	I welcomed students from the Lincoln School in Providence as they visited our nation’s Capital! It is always a pleasure to discuss how I am working in Congress to ensure opportunities for every student in Rhode Island.

Legal Update on Trump Administration Actions

Last week, a U.S. District Judge ordered the Trump Administration to reinstate fired probationary workers across multiple federal agencies, including the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, the Interior, and the Treasury. The judge ruled the mass firings by the Trump administration and the Office of Personnel Management were unlawful and that only federal agencies have broad hiring and firing capabilities. I was proud to join 141 Democrats last week to demand the Office of Personnel Management reinstate all unlawfully fired probationary federal employees.

For more details on this ruling, click here.

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

Rhode Island Delegation Vows to Defend Medicaid from Republican Policy Cuts

Congressman Amo and the state delegation at Women & Infants Hospital call on Congress to defend Medicaid against ongoing Republican policies that would take away health insurance from millions of Americans.

Medicaid is a lifeline for more than 300,000 Rhode Islanders- including children, mothers and newborns, adults with disabilities, and nursing home residents. Cutting Medicaid will devastate vulnerable Rhode islanders, making it more difficult for them to access primary and preventative care. That is why I joined Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Seth Magaziner to push back against Republican policies that would cut Medicaid.

Health care should not be a privilege—it is something everyone deserves. I am committed to defending Medicaid and fighting to keep healthcare accessible and affordable for all Rhode Islanders.

For more details, click here.

In Case You Missed It: Congressman Amo Discusses the Government Funding Deadline on MSNBC

Last week, I joined Alex Witt on MSNBC to discuss the extreme spending bill proposed by House Republicans that will hurt working Americans and cutting health care, nutritional assistance and veterans benefits. To view the interview, click here.

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