Rhode Islanders are being hit with sky-high energy bills while big corporations post record profits. I am cosponsoring new legislation to aggressively lower costs by cracking down on price gouging, ensuring data centers pay for their energy, and investing in affordable clean energy.

The American people deserve leaders who serve them, not themselves. The House floor should not be a stock exchange. Pass my bill to ban stock trading in Congress now.

Today I met with SAG-AFTRA President and college football legend 😂 Sean Astin at the Labor Caucus to talk about protecting workers in the entertainment industry. From fair wages to protecting people’s image and likeness from being copied by AI, we have to make sure artists are treated fairly.

Great to meet with students from North Kingstown High School who are visiting DC through the Close Up Foundation! These young leaders are learning how our democracy works and making their voices heard. Awesome to see the next generation stepping up and getting involved.

Gas prices in Rhode Island jumped 24 cents per gallon in one week due to Trump’s war in Iran. Once again, working people get screwed by bad choices in Washington - while Big Oil continues to profit.

However corrupt you think Washington is, it’s worse. And it’s why big corporations get a free pass to make billions gouging people with high prices.

Not all good jobs require a four-year degree. We need to invest in career and technical education so Rhode Islanders can train for in-demand jobs in the trades, construction, health care, automotive, and more. Thanks to the Association of Career and Technical Education for working with me on this.

Proud to secure $850K for a new community center in South Kingstown. This space will serve as a hub for recreation and connection for residents at the Champagne Heights housing development. Supporting affordable housing with projects like this one remains a top priority for me in Congress.

Ocean State workers have always stepped up to support our nation's defense, and do so today with the construction of U.S. Navy submarines at Quonset. Grateful to spend time with Electric Boat leadership this morning to discuss how we can strengthen maritime security & support those who do the work.

16 years ago, the Affordable Care Act was signed into law - making health care more affordable for millions. Today, the fight continues to lower costs driven up by corporate greed and a Republican majority unwilling to stand with working people over their big pocketed donors.

Two former Members of Congress—one Republican, one Democrat—are calling for Congress to pass my and Chip Roy’s bill, the Restore Trust in Congress Act. This bill fully takes on corruption in Congress and would pass overwhelmingly if brought to the floor. Speaker Johnson: it is time.

Big corporations are making a killing by jacking up prices on energy, health care, food and other essentials. The reason this happens is that politicians in Washington are letting it happen. It’s time for real change.

I was honored to meet with the Brain Aneurysm Foundation in my DC office this week to discuss advances in brain aneurysm treatment. With support from Congress, we can improve research and better understand the risks before aneurysms occur.

Let me get this straight:   They want to use your taxpayer money to bribe energy companies to build less and keep your electricity costs higher.     We are being led by deeply unserious people.

I was proud to join the annual Dominican Independence and Heritage Awards Committee at the State House to honor our friends and neighbors of Dominican heritage who are making a difference across our state.

ICE needs to be reined in, but we can continue to fund other parts of the Dept. of Homeland Security in the meantime. I am supporting a bill to ensure that TSA, FEMA, and Coast Guard are funded while we negotiate much-needed reforms to ICE.

Washington too often fails to work for working people because of dark money flowing into Super PACs, fueling corruption. I support the DISCLOSE Act to make it illegal for unlimited anonymous money to flow into Super PACs and corrupt elections.

Happy St. Joseph’s Day, Rhode Island! Today is a wonderful reminder of the traditions and faith of the Italian-American community in Rhode Island.

Tonight, more than 7,000 Rhode Islanders from the Second Congressional District joined my telephone town hall. Thank you to everyone who took part in the conversation about the need for Congress and the White House to focus on lowering costs and expanding opportunity instead of costly foreign wars.

My north star is fighting for the middle class and those working hard to join it. @LiUNA represents 10,000–12,000 workers in Rhode Island across public service, health care, and more. As the representative for Rhode Island’s 2nd District, I’ll always stand with working people.

More than 60 million older Americans deserve a voice in Congress on issues like caregiving, protecting Medicare, and the ability to retire with dignity. That is why I am proposing a Select Committee on Aging to keep these issues front and center in Congress.

Today I welcomed the Armenian Ambassador to the United States H.E. Narek Mkrtchyan to reaffirm my support for security and humanitarian assistance for Armenia.

On St. Patrick’s Day, I joined the Congressional Irish Caucus to meet with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin to discuss the strong ties between Ireland and Rhode Island.

Today at long last a plaque hangs in the Capitol to honor the police officers who risked their lives to defend democracy on January 6th. We can never forget the shameful actions of the violent mob that day, or the heroism of the men and women in uniform who stood up to them.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Our state is lucky to have such a large and proud Irish-American community. With family roots in County Leitrim on my mother’s side, I celebrate today with Rhode Islanders who are really Irish, sort of Irish, and honorary Irish across our state!! 🍀

My job is to bring the voices of working people in Rhode Island to Congress. Today, I welcomed @whipkclark.bsky.social to our state to hear directly from Rhode Island union leaders about the challenges workers face and the need for fair pay and better safety on the job.

The Old Town House in North Kingstown has witnessed generations of history – from Civil War veterans gatherings to its use as an American Legion Post amid WWII. I am proud to deliver $620K to preserve this history & to convert it for use as a gathering place for years to come.

The Civil Air Patrol was created during WWII to bring civilians into serving our nation. Today they still answer the call with search and rescue missions, education, and mentorship through their cadet program. Tonight we honor some standout cadets & volunteers.

South Kingstown residents will soon have a place to gather, get help, celebrate birthdays, work, or study – thanks to $850K of funding we delivered for a new community center at Champagne Heights.

State and municipal workers show up every day to keep Rhode Island running.. It’s time we honor their public service again. I was proud to join AFSCME Council 94 for their 50th anniversary and honor the legacy of Council 94 President J. Michael Downey.

The numbers are in: Because of Donald Trump and Republicans’ cuts to Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, Rhode Islanders are paying more for health insurance and thousands have lost their insurance completely.

I worked with @reed.senate.gov and @whitehouse.senate.gov to secure funding for the Ocean Community YMCA in Westerly to transform its lower level into a space where young people can stay active and productive. It was awesome to cut the ribbon today!

Happy 100th birthday to WWII veteran George Barber of Burrillville, who celebrates this incredible milestone this week. We owe a deep debt of gratitude to George and the entire generation who served and sacrificed so much for our country. 🇺🇸

Today I spent time with seniors at Village Gardens in Peace Dale to talk about the issues that matter most to them, including bringing down costs and making sure everyone can retire with dignity. Thank you for the warm welcome and the great conversation!

Just one month of this war in Iran will cost more money than it would have cost to keep the Affordable Care Act funding cut by the Republicans. We could be making health care more affordable for millions of Americans instead of firing missiles at elementary schools.

My Senior Advisory Committee helps me understand the challenges facing older Americans so I can be a stronger advocate for protecting Social Security and Medicare, lowering drug costs, & ensuring everyone who works hard can retire w/ dignity. Thank you for another great meeting!

Rural communities deserve high quality municipal services too. That is why I secured $750,000 to help Coventry build a new waste management facility - saving the town money and improving services for residents.

Americans are getting hit with higher and higher utility bills while big corporations rake in record profits. That’s not right. Here are some ideas for how we can lower utility costs for working people right now:

Congratulations to my friend Kwity Paye! Kwity is living proof that refugees can overcome the odds and do great things in our country, and he makes Rhode Island proud!

It was great to welcome some of our state’s bravest to Washington for the IAFF conference. Firefighters show up for us every day, and I am determined to make sure they have the funding, support, and protections they need to do their jobs safely and effectively. 🚒

Members of Congress should not be allowed to trade stocks. They also should not be allowed to use inside information to profit off of prediction betting apps. I support a new bill to ban politicians l from betting about politics on apps like Kalshi and Polymarket.

The Rhody Women are going to the Dance for the first time in 30 years! Congrats to Coach Reiss and the whole team on a well deserved A-10 championship!

It is International Women’s Day! Today, we celebrate the generations of trailblazing women who have paved the way for progress and made the world better and stronger as a result of their perseverance.

Rhode Island households spent thousands of dollars more last year because of inflation caused by Trump's tariffs that the Supreme Court just ruled are illegal. President Trump: Enough with the tariffs already. Just drop it.

Working people and small businesses are already facing rising energy costs. Now, massive data centers threaten to strain the grid and push utility bills even higher. I’m proud to cosponsor the SHIELD Act to ensure large power users pay their fair share — not you.

In an emergency, seconds can mean the difference between life and death. I was proud to deliver $800,000 for the Warwick Police Department to upgrade their radios, helping officers respond faster and keep Warwick safe. Read more: www.warwickonline.com/news/magazin...

Fishing isn't just a hobby in RI - it's an economic driver that supports thousands of people. Today I spoke to 600+ saltwater anglers at the 2026 NE Saltwater Fishing Show about how I’m fighting to support the 3.9 million fishing trips that take place in RI each year. 🎣

To lower rent, we need to build more housing. It is that simple! I am proud to take the lead on former Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s INCREASE Housing Affordability Act to turn empty office buildings into new homes and help bring down housing costs for everyone.

I just voted for a War Powers resolution to end the war in Iran. Too many young men and women have already been sent to die in the Middle East for wars of choice.