Press Releases
Cicilline Introduces Buffett Rule Legislation in House
Congressman David Cicilline today introduced legislation that would require Americans earning the highest incomes to pay at least the same effective tax rate as middle class families.
Cicilline to GOP: Don’t Adjourn Without Sequester Fix
In a letter to House Speaker John Boehner, Congressman Cicilline today voiced his opposition to the House Republican proposal to adjourn for recess tomorrow, just 13 days before sequestration is slated to hit middle class families.
Rhode Island Receives Federal Grant to Implement Self-Employment Assistance Program
Congressman Cicilline joined the Congressional delegation and Governor Chafee in issuing the following grant release last night.
Cicilline Statement on State of the Union Address
We are facing tremendous challenges both at home and abroad, and it’s critical that Republicans and Democrats start working together on the commonsense goals that President Obama outlined tonight – reinvigorating manufacturing, investing in our infrastructure, making education a priority, and developing new sources of clean energy.
Cicilline Delivers More Than 6,500 Valentine’s Day Cards Prepared By Rhode Island Students to Honor Veterans
U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) met with Rhode Island veterans this morning at the Providence VA Medical Center where he delivered Valentine’s Day cards prepared by Rhode Island students.
Mother of Gun Violence Victim to Join Congressman Cicilline in Washington for State of the Union
Congressman David Cicilline announced today that he will host Cleora Francis-O’Connor for the State of the Union. Ms. Francis-O’Connor is a Providence resident whose son was killed at the age of 17 during a drive-by shooting in Providence.
With Blizzard Approaching, Delegation Requests Federal Emergency Declaration for RI
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin and David Cicilline are urging the federal government to make federal assistance available to Rhode Island
Winter Storm Nemo
As Winter Storm Nemo draws closer to Rhode Island, Congressman David Cicilline is reminding constituents of key resources available. At this time, experts are predicting at least one foot of snow in Rhode Island beginning this Friday and continuing through Saturday morning.
Cicilline Statement on USPS Five-Day Delivery Proposal
Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI), who is a co-sponsor of legislation supporting the continuation of a six-day USPS delivery schedule (H. Res. 30), issued the following statement today.
Cicilline Statement on President Obama’s Call for Balanced Deficit Reduction
U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) issued the following statement after President Barack Obama urged Congress to reach a balanced agreement to reduce the deficit and avoid sequestration.