I was saddened to learn this morning that my friend and colleague, Congressman Donald Payne, had passed away.  During the fourteen months we worked together on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, I was honored to get to know Don and quickly came to admire him for his tenacity on the issues, his commitment to his constituents, and his expertise ...

After careful review of the proposed legislation and reflecting on the concerns expressed to me by Rhode Islanders, I have decided to oppose the Stop Online Piracy Act as it is currently drafted.

Although I am deeply concerned that online piracy is a serious issue confronting American businesses and intellectual property owners, as currently writte...

As we usher in a new year, I want to wish you and your loved ones continued peace and happiness in 2012.  Although our country still faces significant obstacles along the road to economic recovery, I am looking forward to getting back to work this year to help create well-paying jobs in our state, protect important programs like Medicare and So...

The President’s proposals to extend the payroll tax cut and federal emergency unemployment assistance programs would help thousands of Rhode Islanders and millions of Americans stay above water so that they can pay their mortgages, put food on the table and afford their utilities. 

Extending this tax cut for middle class families and unemploymen...

 WASHINGTON, DC –U.S. Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) released the following statement today in recognition of World AIDS Day:

"Though great strides have been made in the global response to the AIDS epidemic, Rhode Island and the United State have not been immune to the impacts of HIV and AIDS.  This December 1st, World AIDS Day, we celebrate...

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) today announced co-sponsorship of two pieces of legislation that would put Rhode Islanders back to work repairing our schools and rehabilitating our historic buildings.

“If we are going to create well-paying jobs in Rhode Island we need to invest in rebuilding America now. These bills would pr...

BRISTOL, RI – Bristol business owners and local officials today joined U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representative David Cicilline to discuss the positive economic impact of a new $2.96 million U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant that will help fund local infrastructure improvements, alleviate future floo...

WASHINGTON, DC– U.S. Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) released the statement below in honor of Mexican Independence Day:

“Today we recognize the people of Mexico and those individuals of proud Mexican descent here in Rhode Island and across our country who are celebrating 201 years of Mexican independence for their tremendous cultural, civic, and ...

BRISTOL, RI – Today, Friday, September 16 at 12 noon, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representative David Cicilline will join with Bristol officials and local business leaders to discuss the economic impact of a new $2.96 million U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant that will help fund local infrastructure i...

BRISTOL, RI – Today, Friday, September 16 at 12 noon, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representative David Cicilline will join with Bristol officials and local business leaders to discuss the economic impact of a new $2.96 million U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant that will help fund local infrastructure i...