Congressman Gabe Amo
@RepGabeAmo
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Proudly representing Rhode Island's First Congressional District in the United States Congress.
Joined November 2023
Thrilled to see one of my fantastic district interns, Christian, highlighted for his impressive research on congressional activity and political communication at @BryantUniv this summer! .
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Christian Pereira '27 is researching the dynamics of legislative-executive relations and how elite political communication through social media...
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Had the honor of speaking with hardworking members of @iupatdc11 @RIPAINTERSUNION about what I’m doing in Congress to stand up for working people and fight back against Trump’s attacks on unions. I will always have the backs of the men and women who build up our communities and
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This past week, @SenJackReed and I traveled to Liberia and Ghana to meet with leaders and NGOs, reinforcing Rhode Island's ties to West Africa and discussing strategies to strengthen our nations' economic, humanitarian, and security relationships in the face of current challenges
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In 1854, Rhode Island’s Commodore Matthew C. Perry negotiated the first-ever treaty between the United States and Japan. As a member of @HouseForeign, I’m proud to carry on Perry’s legacy and help kickoff the 42nd Annual Black Ships Festival to celebrate the U.S.-Japan
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Ecstatic for the Newport community on today’s ribbon cutting at the new Rogers High School!. Proud of the team effort that made this state-of-the-art campus possible and it was great to see the Viking legacy gathered, from the class of 1958 to its first graduate of the class of
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On the 60th anniversary of Roger Williams @NatlParkService Memorial in Providence, it’s more important than ever to remember the legacy of Rhode Island’s founder, Roger Williams, and ensure the core freedoms of every American. #RogerWilliams60.
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Calling all #RI01 Veterans and Military families!. Join me at my upcoming Veterans Resource Fair and BBQ on September 13th at Slater Park in Pawtucket. To RSVP, call (401) 729-5600
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RT @RhodeIslandDEM: ⚠️🌀 As Hurricane Erin passes offshore, large waves, dangerous surf & life-threatening rip currents are impacting RI’s s….
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Like countless others, I am heartbroken by the passing of Judge Frank Caprio, a treasured Rhode Islander whose compassion had a lasting impact on our community and far beyond.
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It’s back to school season, and thanks to Trump’s reckless tariffs, prices for essential supplies are too high. Since every penny matters to families, I’m working in Congress to stop these unnecessary price hikes.
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Grateful for the organizers of the 3rd Annual Black and Aging Health Fair at the West End Community Center. I discussed the impact of Trump’s Medicaid and SNAP cuts and my work to fight back & keep RI seniors healthy and secure.
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Had important conversations at this year’s Rhode Island Manufacturers Association Summer Social Social discussing the devastating impact of the Trump tariff tax hike and how we can support local manufacturing to create jobs & grow businesses in our state.
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Our #CD1 casework team is out at the Phoenix Apartments in Providence today to spread the word about the services our office offers. If you need help with a federal agency like USCIS, Medicare, or the VA, reach out to our office at (401) 729-5600 or email
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Thanks to @SenWhitehouse, we know Trump’s Big, Ugly Law will force $536 billion in Medicare cuts over the next decade to pay for a tax giveaway to the wealthiest in our country. Republicans are betraying the American people and disrupting health care in RI and across the.
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Trump’s reckless pause on Regional Food Business Center funding hurts Rhode Island’s small farms and undermines food and economic security. I’m joining @RepAdams, @RepJillTokuda, and 37 of my colleagues in calling on the @USDA to reverse this decision to protect our local
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Like so much of what we’ve seen across the country, this is wrong and reckless. ICE is out of control.
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Andrea Velez was taken into ICE custody during immigration enforcement operations in Los Angeles. She said she was held for 24 hours without access to water despite providing proof of citizenship....
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Appreciated listening to Rhode Island’s “Raging Grannies” about their fervent opposition to the Big, Ugly Law and Trump’s authoritarian agenda. Unlike most of my meetings, these ladies left us with a call to action in song: “Grannies now are hoppin’ mad, losing freedoms that we
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“It didn't yield anything for the American people, for the cause of peace, and, most importantly, for Ukraine.” . Joined @VictorBlackwell on @CNN as Vice Ranking Member of @HouseForeign to discuss Trump’s red carpet welcome to the world’s biggest thug for a nothing burger
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🚨🚧 Attention East Bay: The Mt. Hope Bridge will be closed to traffic through the weekend for resurfacing work. Make sure to take Route 24 and I-195 through Fall River to drive around the bridge during the closure.
The resurfacing project on the Mount Hope Bridge is underway. Details on the closure:
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