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May 26, 2023 at 8:37 PM

Weekly Update: My Final Floor Speech, $1.1 Million for RI's Arts

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   This week, I addressed the House of Representatives for the final time as a Member of Congress. As a lifelong Rhode Islander, it is only fitting that my final message is one of HOPE – hope for our democracy and ou…

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May 19, 2023 at 7:40 PM

Weekly Update: New Assistance Avail for Small Biz, RI Kids Count Factbook

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   This week, I was thrilled to join with Governor Dan McKee, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner, and SkillsRI Executive Director Nina Pande to announce the ope…

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May 12, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Weekly Update: Mental Health Awareness Month, Recognizing the Heroes of RI's Fire Departments

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   Since 1949, May has been designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, an important time to break the stigma surrounding mental health care and share information on how Americans can access support. Here in Rhode I…

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May 5, 2023 at 5:27 PM

Weekly Update: Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Federal Funding for Affordable Housing

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   As we all begin to enjoy the warmer weather, I want to share some safety tips in honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month.   According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Skin cancer is t…

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April 28, 2023 at 9:32 PM

Weekly Update: Recognizing Rhode Island's Green Ribbon Schools, $750K for Bristol’s Revolutionary Heritage Byway

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   Following last Saturday's celebration of Earth Day, I’m thrilled to share the schools and teachers from Rhode Island’s First Congressional District that have been recognized for their green initiatives. East Provid…

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April 21, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Weekly Update: Remembering State Sen. Maryellen Goodwin, Honoring the First Rhode Island Regiment

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   This week, Rhode Island lost State Senator Maryellen Goodwin, a dedicated public servant, champion for her community and her district, and beloved colleague to so many of us. It has been a special blessing in my l…

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April 14, 2023 at 7:39 PM

Weekly Update: Tax Day Resources, $500K for Public Safety

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,     Ahead of Tuesday’s deadline to file your 2022 tax return or request an extension, I wanted to share the following resources from the IRS. Free File options through IRS.gov Through IRS Free File, taxpayers can s…

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April 6, 2023 at 9:06 PM

Weekly Update: An Historic Indictment, Funding to Fight Domestic Violence in RI

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   This week, former President Trump was charged by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg with 34 counts of falsifying business records. One of the most enduring principles of the American justice system is that th…

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March 31, 2023 at 8:51 PM

Weekly Update: Passport Processing Updates, Fighting for Gun Safety

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   Due to unprecedented demand, the State Department has recently released updated processing times for passports. For passport applications submitted after March 24, 2023, routine processing time is 10 to 13 weeks a…

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March 24, 2023 at 8:58 PM

Weekly Update: Congressional Art Competition & Standing with Generation Lockdown

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   I’m excited to announce that my office is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition.   The competition is open to high school students who live in Rhode Island’s First Congress…

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March 17, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Weekly Update: Delivering for RI Seniors and Veterans

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   One of the things I am most proud of during my time is Congress is fighting and delivering for Rhode Island’s veterans. For the last six years, I have led the annual appropriations request for the Veterans Crisis …

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March 10, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Weekly Update: Community Project Funding, Federal Funding for Public Safety

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   To make the federal funding process more responsive to the needs of the American people, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee will again accept requests from Members of Congress for Community Project Funding to…

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March 3, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Weekly Update: Federal Funding for Housing, Protecting our Shores

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   I’m thrilled to report that this week, the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that Rhode Island is set to receive nearly $27 million for affordable housing, community development, and assistance …

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March 3, 2023 at 6:28 PM

NOW OPEN: Applications for FY24 Community Project Funding

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   To make the federal funding process more responsive to the needs of the American people, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee will again accept requests from Members of Congress for Community Project Funding to …

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February 24, 2023 at 7:58 PM

Weekly Update: A New Member for RI-01, Funding for RI's Small Businesses

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   I want to take the time, once again, to thank you for the privilege of serving the people of Rhode Island’s First Congressional District – it has been the honor of my life. For more than a decade, you have entruste…

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February 21, 2023 at 2:17 PM

Important news to share

Earlier today the Rhode Island Foundation announced that they have selected me to lead their organization as its next President and CEO beginning June 1, 2023. Dear friend, Earlier today the Rhode Island Foundation announced that they have selected me to lead their organization as i…

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February 19, 2023 at 6:52 PM

We need all hands on deck

Friend, according to our records, you haven’t yet made a contribution this year — it’s vital that we start preparing now to take back the House. Team, Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans have shown us that they cannot be trusted with power. They have used their slim majority to pro…

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February 17, 2023 at 8:26 PM

Weekly Update: Addressing the Gun Violence Epidemic, $4.5M for RI's firefighters

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   On Monday night, the evening before we marked five years since the massacre at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, our nation was once again rocked by a school shooting. Students at Michigan State Un…

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February 13, 2023 at 1:25 PM

Expelling George Santos

Even Republican Sen. Mitt Romney agrees — George Santos doesn’t deserve to be in Congress. Dear friend, Despite repeated calls to step down, George Santos is still a member of Congress. Santos lied about being the grandson of Jewish immigrants who fled persecution, fabricated his col…

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February 10, 2023 at 10:04 PM

Weekly Update: 2022 Tax Return Info, Biden's Second State of the Union

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   As of January 23, 2023, the IRS has started accepting and processing 2022 tax returns. You have until the April 18, 2023 deadline to either submit your 2022 tax return or request an extension.   I hope you’ll fi…

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February 8, 2023 at 7:11 PM

Oof.

After House Republicans thoroughly embarrassed themselves last night at the State of the Union, we wanted to make sure you saw David take down Matt Gaetz last week in a committee meeting. Team, After House Republicans thoroughly embarrassed themselves last night at the State of the Un…

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February 7, 2023 at 1:16 PM

The No. 1 action you can take

With House Republicans threatening to hold Social Security and Medicaid hostage in debt ceiling negotiations, we need to get started now if we’re going to take back the House and hold extremist Republicans accountable. Dear friend, Members of the House of Representatives have to run …

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February 3, 2023 at 7:20 PM

WATCH: David takes down Matt Gaetz in a committee meeting

In case you missed it, David proposed an amendment to the House Judiciary Committee rules earlier this week that would ban insurrectionists from leading the pledge of allegiance. Team, In case you missed it, David proposed an amendment to the House Judiciary Committee rules earlier t…

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February 3, 2023 at 6:33 PM

Weekly Update: New Funding for Safe Streets, Introducing the Assault Weapons Ban

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   To mark the start of Gun Violence Survivors Week, on Wednesday, I joined with gun violence survivors and 199 of my House colleagues to reintroduce the Assault Weapons Ban. This bill passed the House of Representati…

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February 2, 2023 at 4:28 PM

The courage to do what’s right

Yesterday, I was humbled and honored to stand alongside gun violence survivors as I introduced the Assault Weapons Ban Act. Dear friend, Yesterday, I was humbled and honored to stand alongside gun violence survivors as I introduced the Assault Weapons Ban Act. From places of worship …

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January 31, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Need you to read this

The House Freedom Caucus now has an outsized influence on some of the most important committees in Congress. Dear team, Despite holding a very slim majority in Congress, the Republican Party has been completely taken over by the House Freedom Caucus. Kevin McCarthy made a lot of com…

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January 27, 2023 at 10:42 PM

Weekly Update: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Information, Protecting RI's Coastal Waters

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   As you prepare to file your 2022 taxes, I want to share information about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which provided 31 million workers and families with $64 billion last year. Even if you haven’t been el…

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January 27, 2023 at 6:14 PM

Republicans are still holding our economy hostage

Over a week has passed since the United States reached its debt ceiling. Dear team, Over a week has passed since the United States reached its debt limit, and Republicans are still holding our economy hostage by refusing to raise the debt ceiling without massive cuts to Social Securi…

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January 26, 2023 at 12:18 AM

This is political retaliation

Kevin McCarthy did just what he threatened to do. Well, team — Kevin McCarthy did just what he threatened to do. In the dead of the night, he removed Democrats from the House Intelligence Committee. FIGHT BACK » Congressman Adam Schiff has been the top Democrat on the Committee f…

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January 23, 2023 at 4:34 PM

What’s on your mind?

From raising the debt ceiling to protecting abortion access and so much more, David wants to know what issues are important to you right now. Hi team, Now that the 118th Congress is in full swing, we wanted to reach out and see what’s on your mind right now. To better represent you, …

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January 20, 2023 at 7:12 PM

POLL: Should Marjorie Taylor Greene be permitted to sit on House committees?

After losing her committee assignments in February 2021 over social media posts inciting violence against Democrats, Marjorie Taylor Greene has been officially selected to sit on the House Homeland Security Committee under the new Republican majority. Folks, After losing her committe…

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January 20, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Weekly Update: Honoring Dr. King's Legacy, Opening the New Hope & Main

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   On Monday, we honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As we think about Dr. King’s legacy, it’s important to remember not just his powerful and enduring words, but also how he always pressed for…

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January 13, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Weekly Update: Republican's First Week in the House Majority

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   Now that we have kicked off 2023, you can start filing your tax returns. Employers have until January 31 to issue your income statements (your W-2 or 1099) and then, once received, you can start the returns proces…

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January 13, 2023 at 9:54 PM

I am humbled by the trust you’ve placed in me

After a long week in Washington and 15 rounds of voting for the Speaker of the House, I was finally sworn in on Saturday as the reelected representative of Rhode Island’s 1st District. Friends, After a long week in Washington and 15 rounds of voting for the Speaker of the House, I wa…

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January 6, 2023 at 5:19 PM

Weekly Update: A Stalled Start to the 118th Congress, Marking Two Years Since January 6

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   For the first time in 100 years, the House of Representatives is stuck in limbo – and unable to officially organize and swear in Members because the Republican Conference cannot come together to elect a Speaker and…

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December 31, 2022 at 7:58 PM

We're almost there

Friends, I'm reaching out one final time before the midnight deadline to see if you're able to help. My team and I are so close to hitting our $10,000 grassroots goal, and staying on track would set us up to hit the ground running when Congress is sworn in next week. I'm determined to hold the Rep…

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December 30, 2022 at 5:32 PM

Day 1

We need to hold Republicans accountable >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2 DAYS LEFT UNTIL THE FEC FUNDRAISING DEADLINE! $3,405 LEFT TO RAISE! DONATE NOW » Friends, we're working with David to raise $10,000 in grassroots donations before …

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December 29, 2022 at 9:48 PM

I know we have what it takes

Hi friends, I hope you've been having a pleasant holiday season with loved ones. As we're looking to the year ahead, my team and I are working around the clock to stay on track for the FEC deadline on the 31st. It's not just New Year's Eve, it's also the last fundraising deadline before the new Co…

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December 28, 2022 at 9:46 PM

Accountability in our government

Friends, From Trump's corruption to Big Business' monopolies to the gun lobby's unchecked influence, David has always been willing to lead the charge for accountability in our government. With the new Congress being sworn in next week, David is once again preparing to fight for ac…

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December 23, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Weekly Update: 15 RI Projects Funded, War Crimes Bill Passed Unanimously

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   This week, Congress passed the 2023 federal spending bill and it is now on its way to the President's desk. For 2023, every Member of the House was allowed to submit 15 projects to the Appropriations Committee for…

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December 23, 2022 at 2:08 PM

BREAKING: Jan. 6th Report Released

We cannot let them normalize deadly insurrection in this country. Friends, The January 6th Committee just released its final report! We knew this report would be shocking, but there are some pretty disturbing details about how GOP officials aided the insurrection. I don't want to t…

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December 22, 2022 at 2:24 PM

Happy Holidays!

Dear friends, It has been the honor of my life to serve the residents and families of Rhode Island’s First Congressional District, and I am writing today to share my sincere gratitude for your support and friendship through the years. As we celebrate this holiday season, and look forward to the n…

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December 18, 2022 at 2:58 PM

Fighting far-right extremism in the new Congress

Friends, did you see this email from David? He's planning ahead to make sure Democrats have the resources needed to counter GOP extremism in the new Congress. With Republicans gaining a slight House majority next month, we need to be ready to fight back when they push wild conspir…

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December 16, 2022 at 5:56 PM

Planning ahead for the new Congress

When we close the books on 2022, I want to make sure we're ready.Friends, After a midterm full of successes for Democrats — holding the Senate; winning in Georgia, RI-01, and other close races; keeping Republican gains in the House to a minimum — my team and I are now looking ahead to the new year…

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December 16, 2022 at 5:50 PM

Weekly Update: Respect for Marriage Act Signed into Law, Free COVID Tests Available

 The latest from Congressman Cicilline Dear John,   A decade ago, then-Vice President Biden made history when he came out in support of marriage equality, and this week, he again made history by signing the Respect for Marriage Act into law.     I am so thankful…

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December 14, 2022 at 9:48 PM

Marking a decade since Sandy Hook

Friends, Today, we mark 10 years since 26 lives were brutally and needlessly taken at Sandy Hook Elementary.  Through a decade of empty seats at holiday meals and milestones missed, Sandy Hook parents have pushed through their grief to push our leaders to act. For too long, we faile…

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December 13, 2022 at 10:58 PM

Marriage equality is officially federal law!

Friends, Today, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law!  This law is a monumental win in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality and solidifies our right to marry who we love. I'm immensely proud to have been a co-sponsor of the bill and to have led the Equality Caucus…

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December 12, 2022 at 9:52 PM

It's completely unacceptable for a sitting member of Congress to openly endorse gun violence.

Friends, Last night at the New York Young Republican Club Gala, Marjorie Taylor Greene said that she and Steve Bannon would have "won" the January 6th insurrection because they would have brought guns: "I got to tell you something, if Steve Bannon and I had organized that, we woul…

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December 11, 2022 at 2:43 PM

ADD YOUR NAME: Block Trump from Public Office

Become a citizen co-sponsor of David's new bill >> Friends, This week, Donald Trump made it even clearer that he is an enemy of the Constitution. In a post on Truth Social, he continued to deny the (now very old) results of the 2020 election — and he called for a "termination…

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December 10, 2022 at 2:27 PM

Jan. 6th report incoming

We want your opinion >> Friends — The January 6th Committee is releasing its final report on the 21st, along with a list of criminal referrals. This report has been a long time in the making, and the committee members have done our country a great service by uncovering the tr…

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