Press Releases
RI Congressional Delegation Announces $160K for Fire Departments in East Greenwich & Portsmouth
Congressman Cicilline announced over $160,000 in federal funding to help fire departments in East Greenwich and Portsmouth purchase needed safety equipment and enhance training programs.
Cicilline Outlines Federal Workforce Training Strategy to Benefit Rhode Island
“We can’t let up until every Rhode Islander has the opportunity not just to make ends meet, but to get ahead," said Congressman Cicilline.
Cicilline Statement on Death of Former Pawtucket Mayor James E. Doyle
Congressman Cicilline issued the following statement on the passing of former Mayor of Pawtucket James Doyle.
Cicilline Announces Making College More Affordable Act
Legislation will simplify and reform student loan system, make college more affordable for millions
Mayor Grebien, Congressman Cicilline Welcome Senior Transport Shuttle to Fleet
Congressman Cicilline joined seniors at the Leon Mathieu Senior Center in Pawtucket to welcome the new Senior Transport Shuttle to the city’s fleet.
Following Federal Judge’s Ruling on Transgender Students, Cicilline Calls on Speaker Ryan to Bring Up Equality Act
"Judge O’Connor’s misguided ruling underscores that the only way to ensure equal treatment for LGBT Americans is if Congress prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity," said Congressman Cicilline.
RI Congressional Delegation Announces $385K in Fire & Rescue Funds for Lincoln, Narragansett, and Pawtucket
Congressman Cicilline announced new federal funding to help fire departments in Lincoln, Narragansett, and Pawtucket purchase new equipment.
Cicilline, Larson Call for Congressional Action to Strengthen Social Security
Members of U.S. House outline plan to expand benefits, cut taxes for seniors, and ensure Social Security works through 2100
Delegation Announces $781,718 Grant to Help CCRI Aid Students
Congressman Cicilline announced today that the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has been awarded $781,718 from the U.S. Department of Education to help Rhode Islanders pursue post-secondary education.
Cicilline Announces 2016 Congressional App Challenge for RI Students
Congressman David N. Cicilline is encouraging students who reside or attend school in the First Congressional District to take part in the 2016 Congressional App Challenge by designing an app for mobile, tablet, or personal computers on a platform of their choice.