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A Message from Gabe:
Greetings Rhode Islanders,
On Tuesday, I joined Ace Endico New England, a Woonsocket-based food importer and supplier of school meals, to see firsthand how President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariff policies and the Big, Ugly Law are hurting Rhode Islanders.
Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs are making it difficult for Rhode Island businesses to plan, hire, and succeed. Ace Endico moved to Woonsocket in 2020 and has grown from a dozen workers to more than 80, importing foods for Rhode Island’s vibrant restaurant scene and nutritious meals for school kids. But thanks to the double-whammy of Trump’s tariffs and the Big, Ugly Law’s impending Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts, Rhode Island businesses' livelihoods and New England school kids' access to nutritious meals are at stake. Ace Endico may not be able to provide more jobs and continue providing as many young people with school meals.
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| Congressman Amo sees how Trump’s yo-yo tariffs are hurting Rhode Island businesses like Ace Endico in Woonsocket. |
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The July jobs report showed that America's economy is sputtering, and it confirmed what I saw in Woonsocket is happening across the country. Trump’s policies are not bringing down costs, unemployment is up, and inflation has accelerated. We're seeing the weakest job growth since the pandemic. Instead of initiating policies to turn around the slowing economy, the Trump administration fired the person who collects the jobs data. And this is all happening while tariffs are giving American families and small businesses one of the biggest tax hikes in our history.
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| The bottom line is that we have to change course — Rhode Islanders cannot afford to live or work under Trump's economic policies. I’m working around the clock in Congress to force a vote to stop Trump’s abusive tariff policies and to repeal the dangerous provisions of the Big, Ugly Law. |
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| I'll keep working so that all Rhode Islanders can thrive. |
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| Sincerely, |
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| Gabe Amo |
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| Do you support Trump's chaotic tariff policies? |
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| Veterans Resource Fair & BBQ |
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Attention middle and high school coders and developers: Do you have a great idea for a smartphone, tablet, or computer app?
Visit my website to learn how to submit your original application to the annual Congressional App Challenge.
The First Congressional District winner will be invited to Washington, and their app will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol and on the App Challenge website.
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Loved seeing Aquidneck Island come out to support the home team and chatting with constituents about my work in Congress.
Threw out the First Pitch at last Friday's Newport Gulls playoff game at Cardines Field, one of the oldest ballparks in the country!
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Had a great time meeting constituents in Pawtucket at Slater Park’s Dogapalooza to discuss my work in Congress.
Loved seeing Rhode Islanders and their furry friends come out to enjoy music and summer weather!
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Celebrated the retirement and 40-year career of Woonsocket’s own Colonel Sharon L. Harmon.
Colonel Harmon exemplifies leadership in so many ways, from being the first Black person to achieve the rank of colonel in the Rhode Island Army National Guard to serving as a Woonsocket City Councilor. And she co-chairs my District Veterans Advisory Committee!
Thank you, Colonel Harmon, for a lifetime of service to our state and country.
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Dropped by and enjoyed the great sounds and tasty food of the African diaspora at Oasis International’s 32nd Annual Summer Bash!
It was great to show constituents that I offer help resolving issues with the federal government on my website.
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Happy 235th Birthday to the United States Coast Guard!
Thank you to the brave service members safeguarding America’s coasts, ports, and seagoing citizens.
Special shout-out to the crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutters Oak, Sycamore, and Ida Lewis, home-ported in Newport, for their service to the Ocean State. Semper Paratus!
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30,000 people visit the Rhode Island Audubon Society Nature Center in Bristol every year!
Had a fantastic tour of the nature center and met Oliver, the Society's owl ambassador.
We chatted about my work in Congress and their work promoting environmental literacy and connecting Rhode Islanders with nature.
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Visited Moore Brothers’ new headquarters in Bristol to see their engineering and fabrication work.
Oliver and Sam Moore have grown their Rhode Island company into one of the largest composite manufacturers for boats, drones, and planes.
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Congratulations to Rhode Island’s newest Eagle Scouts, Andrew Schemera and Kieran Fowler from Troop 44!
It is always a pleasure to speak to our state's next generation about what I'm doing in Congress to elevate the importance of public service.
After their great service projects across our state, I look forward to seeing what Andrew and Kieran do next.
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Since 2018, Skills for Rhode Island has helped over 3,000 high schoolers prepare for jobs of the future across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Thrilled to meet with student interns at Citizens Bank Headquarters and learn more about the skills they are gaining through the PrepareRI internship program.
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Joined National Neighborhood Night Out events in Central Falls, Pawtucket, and East Providence last night! Wonderful to see these communities come together to strengthen ties and have fun.
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Restoring Staffing at the National Weather Service
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| After months of applying pressure, speaking out, and calling on the Trump administration to investigate the impacts of National Weather Service (NWS) staff cuts on America's weather readiness, I am relieved Trump allowed the agency to begin hiring staff. |
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But this decision solves a problem created by Trump’s policies — NWS staff should never have been cut in the first place. As we have seen across the country — from the deadly flooding in Texas to the water-filled New York subway — extreme weather is becoming more frequent and severe because of climate change.
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As Ranking Member of the House Science Subcommittee on the Environment, I am going to keep holding the President and this administration accountable and do everything in my power to stop them from cutting our weather safety enterprise and recklessly endangering Rhode Islanders’ lives.
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| Need Help with a Federal Agency? |
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Our District Office is here to help!
Call: 401-729-5600
Email: [email protected]
Visit My Website |
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| Countering Trump's Policies in the Courts |
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| The Trump administration continues to lose in court as people hurt by his policies stand up to his unconstitutional acts. In 27 weeks, 357 lawsuits have been filed by people all across the country directly challenging Trump’s agenda. |
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| Recent Courtroom Wins: |
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| ✅JUDGE KEEPS TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS) FOR TENS OF THOUSANDS OF IMMIGRANTS — A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from ending TPS for immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. |
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| ✅TRUMP BLOCKED FROM JAILING PROFESSORS — The Trump administration was permanently blocked from penalizing two law professors over their speech and legal advocacy for the International Criminal Court. |
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| ✅TRUMP ORDERED TO DISBURSE FUNDING FOR SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE — A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from denying grants to organizations serving domestic and sexual violence survivors, LGBTQ+ youth, and homeless people. |
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| ✅SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS RIGHT TO SUE FOR VIOLATIONS OF VOTING RIGHTS — The Supreme Court blocked an order stating the Trump administration is the only entity that can sue for violations of the Voting Rights Act. |
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| ✅JUDGE BLOCKS TRUMP'S SLASHING OF $175 MILLION HUMANITIES GRANTS — A stopped the Trump administration from cancelling National Endowment for the Humanities grants to members of the Authors Guild, saying their First Amendment rights were violated. |
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| Applauding Edesia’s Progress in Bringing Back Rhode Island Jobs |
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| Congressman Gabe Amo questions Secretary of State Marco Rubio in May. |
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| Saving starving children is just the right thing to do. This week, Rhode Island-based Edesia Nutrition shipped food to children in Africa after administrative delays imposed by the Trump administration's policies. Edesia has long been hit hard by Trump’s policy freezing foreign aid, which has threatened starving children globally and jobs in Rhode Island. |
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| After questioning Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the House Foreign Affairs Committee and demanding subsequent updates from the State Department, we still need certainty. There is more work to do to ensure funds flow for the production and delivery of more ready-to-use-therapeutic food to severely malnourished kids around the world. I will keep pushing to cut Trump’s foreign aid red tape, save children’s lives, and protect Rhode Island jobs. |
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| Fighting to Keep America's Air and Water Safe |
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| Congressman Gabe Amo speaks in opposition to the Trump administration's policies dismantling the federal agencies that keep us safe. |
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| I led 89 of my colleagues demanding answers as to why President Trump and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin shut down the Office of Research and Development, which conducts scientific research the EPA uses to keep our air, water, and soil safe. |
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| Without this office, the EPA will be unable to fulfill its mission to protect human health and the environment. Administrator Zeldin and the Trump administration are once again pursuing policies that put polluters over people. |
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If you need help with personal casework:
Contact the District office in Providence:
10 Charles Street, Suite 200
Providence, RI 02904
Phone: (401) 729-5600
Fax: (401) 729-5608
Monday through Friday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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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
Monday through Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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