Press Releases

PAWTUCKET - Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued the following statement today:

“Once again, our national epidemic of gun violence has taken the lives of a dozen innocent men and women, and broken the hearts of their families and loved ones.  I will keep the families of those affected in my thoughts and prayers.  The shooting last night in Thousand Oaks, California should compel Congress to act immediately.”

PROVIDENCE – Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued the following statement tonight:

“The American people delivered a clear message to Washington tonight. They are sick and tired of the Republican Party’s reckless agenda to cut taxes for the rich, take away access to health care for the middle class, and let corruption run wild. Working people want a government that works for the people of this great country.”

PAWTUCKET - Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued the following statement today after the arrest of an individual suspected of targeting leading Democrats with pipe bombs sent through the U.S. mail:

WASHINGTON – As the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for Game One of the 2018 World Series, U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) and U.S. Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA) are raising the stakes with a friendly wager on the outcome. 

If the Red Sox capture their fourth World Series title in 14 years, Cicilline will present Barragán with a David Ortiz jersey to wear for a day on Capitol Hill – Barragán would also congratulate the Red Sox on their victory during a speech on the House floor.

PAWTUCKET – Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued the following statement today:

WASHINGTON – Today, on the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act - created by Congress to preserve rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations - U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI)and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and U.S. Congressmen Jim Langevin (D-RI) and David Cicilline (D-RI) announced the introduction of the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Wild and Scenic River Act (S. 3533 and H.R. 6950). 

WASHINGTON – In a letter sent to his colleagues today, Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) announced his intent to run for Assistant Democratic Leader in the 116th Congress.

PAWTUCKET – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline, co-Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communication Committee and member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee condemned the Trump Administration’s decision to slash refugee admissions for 2019 to 30,000 people, a record low since the refugee resettlement program began in 1980.

BRISTOL – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued the following statement today after the U.S. Post Office at 515 Hope Street in Bristol was renamed for Army First Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna. Today’s renaming took place as a result of legislation authored by Congressman Cicilline being signed into law.