Press Releases

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued the following statement this morning after the House passed President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. “We promised to deliver the relief the American people need. Today, we are making good on that promise.” “Once it is passed by the Senate, President Biden’s American Rescue Plan will put money in the pockets of working people and help end this pandemic as soon as possible.”

WASHINGTON – Today, Representative David Cicilline (D-RI) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) led 197 colleagues in both houses of Congress in introducing the DISCLOSE Act to combat the flood of anonymous special interest spending in American politics. The bill would require organizations spending money in federal elections to disclose their donors, allowing the American people to see who is attempting to sway their elections and gain control over their government. “The only way we can fix what’s broken in Washington is if we first get secret corporate spending out of our elections,” said Cicilline. “The DISCLOSE Act will bring this money out of the shadows by requiring dark money groups to disclose their donors. I’m proud to once again join Senator Whitehouse in introducing this bill today.”

BRISTOL, RI – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01), along with U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), announced today that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has selected Bristol’s “Revolutionary Heritage Byway” as Rhode Island’s first National Scenic Byway, a designation that was made possible by a law Cicilline authored in 2019. The designation, along with a new federal appropriation sponsored by Senator Reed, means Bristol could compete for a share of federal funds through a National Scenic Byways competitive grant program.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued the following statement today: “Today is a great day for Rhode Island and for the United States.” “With President Biden and Vice President Harris in office, we will end this pandemic, build our economy back better, lower the cost of health care, root out corruption, secure racial justice, end gun violence, and take on the challenge of climate change. We will make our country stronger at home and more respected in the world. We will restore the soul of America.” “We have a lot of work to do, but I am more confident than ever that America’s best days still lie ahead. I look forward to doing whatever I can to help President Biden and Vice President Harris make our country safer and more prosperous in the days ahead.”

PAWTUCKET – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued the following statement today: “Climate change is an existential threat. In fact, it’s one of the greatest national security challenges we face. Fortunately, we can all rest a little easier now that we have a President who chooses science over fiction and facts over fear.” “On his first day in office, President Biden announced the United States would rejoin the Paris Climate Accords. Today, he is once again putting our country on track to tackle this crisis through a series of executive actions that address the root causes of climate change.” “In the months ahead, I am looking forward to working with the administration and my colleagues in Congress to continue making progress in this critical fight.”

PAWTUCKET – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) released the following statement tonight: “I’m saddened and heartbroken by the passing of my friend, Bienvenido Garcia.” “A native of the Dominican Republic, Bien, as his family and friends knew him, was a selfless community leader, whose passion for service was contagious.” “As mayor, I had the honor to appoint Bien as the Environmental Director and was able to see firsthand his work and ideas, for a department that brought a collective sense of responsibility in our city.” “His commitment to the community was remarkable, always looking for ways to engage those he proudly served.” “My thoughts and prayers are with the Garcia family.”

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01), who last year concluded a comprehensive investigation into the state of competition in the digital marketplace, issued the following statement today after retaining the chairmanship of the Antitrust Subcommittee: “For too long, powerful corporations with monopoly power have gotten their way while the rest of us get left behind. We’ve seen it in the tech and health care sectors. We see it in retail and transportation services. While a lucky few sit secure atop our economy, it’s getting harder and harder for everyone else just to compete.”

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement today: “America at its best is a land of opportunity that is open and welcoming to everyone. That’s why, on his very first day in office, President Biden took executive action to protect Dreamers, end the Muslim Ban, and modernize our immigration system. Today, the President is building on that work and making our country a safer, stronger, and more prosperous place by establishing an immigration system that is simpler, fairer, and more humane than the previous administration’s.”

“The American people have now spoken. We choose hope over fear, unity over division, science over fiction, and truth over lies. We choose to take back our democracy and to begin the difficult work of restoring the soul of our country.” “President-elect Joe Biden is the right man for this moment in our history. He will restore honor, decency, and integrity to the Oval Office. Along with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, he will bring our country together and heal the wounds of the last four years.”