The Providence Veterans Affairs Regional Benefits Office is closed.   The Republican shutdown is leaving staff without pay and Veterans without services. Republicans need to come to the table to protect Americans’ health care and reopen the government.

Stopped by Coast Guard Station Castle Hill in Newport to thank the men and women protecting our waters, especially since they're not getting paid during the shutdown.   I’ll continue to have the backs of those in service to our nation. We must end the shutdown and save health care.

Joined ABC News Live to discuss the Trump and Republicans’ disastrous government shutdown that’s leaving Americans poorer and sicker. I’m fighting to end the cuts, lower costs, and save health care. Watch here 📺

Visited Brown University’s Legorreta Cancer Center to discuss how Trump & Republicans’ government shutdown & funding cuts harm cancer research. Their work to improve cancer prevention & treatment is amazing. We must fight to protect lifesaving research & Americans' health care.

🚨Trump and Republicans shut down the government because they refuse to reverse health care cuts and lower health care costs for millions of Americans. As a result, a wide range of government services will be disrupted. 🧵Here’s what you need to know:

Wishing an easy and meaningful fast to Jewish communities in Rhode Island and across the world observing Yom Kippur. May you be blessed for the coming year.

Trump’s economy on October 1: 📉Down 32,000 jobs in September 🔒 A Republican government shutdown hurting federal employees & essential services that keep us safe ❌🏥 a GOP refusal to fund healthcare for hardworking Americans We have to keep fighting to stop this havoc.

‼️TONIGHT at 7:00PM‼️ I’m hosting a telephone townhall to discuss the looming Republican shutdown and how I'm fighting to protect Rhode Islanders’ health care.   Sign up to join here: amo.house.gov/live

House Republicans are on vacation and unwilling to address the health care and shutdown crisis they’ve created with Trump. Democrats are here, ready to work. It’s time to stop the cuts, lower costs, and save health care.

@housedemocrats.bsky.social went to the House floor ready to help 22 million Americans, including 40,000 Rhode Islanders, afford their health insurance. Republicans were nowhere to be found. Republicans must show up to work & stop their shutdown.

As Republicans drive us to a government shutdown by refusing to save health care and stop cuts, join me to hear what @housedemocrats.bsky.social are fighting for and the impact on you and your family.

I closed out #NationalSeniorCenterMonth w/ @reed.senate.gov, @whitehouse.senate.gov, and East Bay state legislators at Benjamin Church Senior Center in Bristol to discuss our work in Congress to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security from Trump's cuts and defend them for all RI’ers!

Rhode Islanders love our local coffee shops AND coffee milk.  Trump’s tariffs are raising the cost of coffee, hurting local businesses and making RI’ers pay the price.   This #NationalCoffeeDay, I’m pushing to repeal these tariffs and lower the cost of your cup of joe.

Trump and Republicans’ Big, Ugly Law is cruel.  It’s going to cause 1 in 4 nursing homes across America to close, leaving older Americans out in the cold.  They’re hellbent on attacking American health care because they do not care about YOU. Stop the cuts, now.

Calling #RI01 high school seniors interested in our nation’s service academies! Apply before November 1 to be considered for a nomination for the Class of 2029.  Attending a service academy is a great opportunity to serve our country & receive a world-class education.

Proud to help deliver over $758,000 in federal funding with our RI delegation to ensure firefighters in Newport County have the training and tools they need to safely do their jobs.🚒🧯

Applications are now OPEN for spring internships in my Washington & Rhode Island offices.   If you’re a student or post-grad interested in public service & supporting RI, this is the opportunity for you!   More info & apply by October 17 at the link. amo.house.gov/services/int...

In #RI01, there are so many ways to enjoy the great outdoors! Legislation like my bipartisan Veterans Get Outside Resolution encourages Vets to get outside & experience the mental health benefits of nature. This #NationalPublicLandsDay, I encourage all to enjoy being outside!

Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House. They’d rather shut down the government than help 22 million Americans afford their health insurance.

Honored to welcome Rhode Island veterans, including 106-year-old WWII veteran Bill, to Washington with Honor Flight RI to experience the monuments to their service & sacrifice in our nation’s capital. We are forever grateful for their service to our great nation.

It’s Rhode Island Startup week and we’re celebrating our young inventors, scientists & entrepreneurs at the Innovation@Brown showcase.   Amidst Trump’s attacks on scientific research, I’m focused on supporting innovation in Rhode Island to pioneer the discoveries of tomorrow.

A 100% tariff on medication?!?! Another move to drive up costs. First, Trump cut $1 trillion from Americans’ health care. Then, he threatened to let tax credits helping 22 million afford their health care expire. Now, this. He's determined to make Americans sicker & poorer.

FRIENDLY REMINDER: Republicans control the House.  Republicans control the Senate. Republicans control the White House. Trump and Republicans in Congress are choosing to shutdown the government rather than help 22 million Americans afford their health insurance.

Joined patients & providers at Blackstone Valley Community Health in Central Falls to talk to Rhode Islanders who will be hit hardest by Republicans refusal to help Americans afford their monthly health care premiums. Will keep fighting these cruel Republican health care cuts.

RI legend Senator Claiborne Pell created grants to make it EASIER to get an education. Trump is making it HARDER to get an education. @magaziner.house.gov & I are fighting to stop Trump, whose “university” scammed students out of $25 million, from putting his name on these grants.

Peter Crowshaw of Troop 1139 Slatersville transformed North Smithfield’s James S. Slater Memorial Park with new walkways and lighting on his path to Eagle Scout. Glad to see this powerful example of service in action to improve our community!

The right to free speech is central to American democracy. Welcome back, Jimmy Kimmel. Thank you for continuing to speak truth to power.

Rhode Island’s colleges and universities are leading the way with cutting-edge research.   Proud to deliver over $56 million in federal funding to empower STEM innovation across our state.

Over 8,700 Veteran-facing staff have left the VA across the country this year. That's unacceptable.   @reed.senate.gov, @whitehouse.senate.gov, @magaziner.house.gov, and I are demanding answers on how the reduced VA workforce will affect Rhode Island’s Veterans.

“Only through the United Nations Organization and its truly democratic processes can humanity make real and universal progress toward the goal of peace with justice.” - President Eisenhower, 1960   “What is the purpose of the United Nations?” - President Trump, 2025

Trump is putting his desire for power above the needs of the American people, including 36,000 RI’ers who rely on ACA tax credits. He’s refusing to work together to keep the government open & stop the health care crisis. @housedemocrats.bsky.social are ready & willing to work on a solution.

Enjoyed meeting with CHILD, Inc. Rhode Island in Washington last week to discuss the importance of Head Start programs for our children and families. In Congress, I will continue to speak up for Head Start.

Shana Tovah!   Wishing a happy, healthy, and sweet new year to Rhode Island’s Jewish community and all celebrating Rosh Hashanah around the world!

Glad to see the court action to protect Revolution Wind from Trump’s unjustified and illegal actions against on offshore wind. This gets workers back on the job and keeps RI’ers on the path to clean, cheap energy.

Soaked up the sights, sounds, and flavors of fall at the 4th Annual Fall Festival in Providence’s Jewelry District!🍁🍂   Glad to see so many people supporting local businesses and enjoying our community.

Facts matter. Data matters. Especially to combat hunger in our country. Unless you’re Trump and Congressional Republicans, who cut food assistance to 42 million Americans in the Big, Ugly Law. Ending studies of hunger doesn’t mean there won’t be hunger — it’ll make it worse.

Had a gourd time at the North Smithfield Great Pumpkin Festival!🎃   Enjoyed celebrating fall in #RI01 with a local artisan market, food, music, and lots of pumpkins!    Big thanks to everyone who makes this autumn tradition so special.

Trump’s illegal shutdown of USAID is costing billions of U.S. taxpayer dollars and putting millions of lives on the brink. The complicity of Congressional Republicans is letting children die from lack of access to lifesaving medical and nutrition assistance.

#OTD in 2011, President @barackobama.bsky.social took a critical step towards equality in our armed forces by repealing 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell.'   Despite Trump and Republicans undermining the military service of the LGBTQ+ community, I'm committed to respect for all who defend our nation.

Proud to help kick off Warren’s town-wide celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday at the George Hail Library.🇺🇸   Now more than ever, we must uplift our history and recommit to the values that inspired our founding.

Just got back to Rhode Island after voting NO on another partisan bill to jack up Americans’ health care costs. I will not stop fighting to protect Rhode Islanders. Democrats stand ready to reach across the aisle & reach a deal that protects health care & funds the government.

My statement on House Resolution 719 on Charlie Kirk.

My statement on House Republicans' partisan push to raise health care costs:

Happy 78th Birthday, U.S. Air Force! Grateful to those who have courageously served to keep our nation safe.  Aim High.

Met with the RI Armenian National Committee to discuss how too many Armenian prisoners of war and refugees are still unable to return home. To address this, I passed an amendment in @houseforeign.bsky.social to support the people of Armenia and promote a lasting peace.

Tonight I’m up late, standing with @houseforeign.bsky.social Dems trying to stop Trump and Republicans from passing a bill that remakes the State Department in their corrupt image, abandoning American interests abroad, letting kids starve, and jeopardizing Rhode Island jobs. 1/4

As Ranking Member of the SST Environment Subcommittee, I have a newsflash for EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin: climate change is here, and it’s real.   I joined Clean Air Moms to stand up to Trump discrediting the Endangerment Finding — the simple truth that greenhouse gas emissions are bad.

House Republicans voted AGAIN to let Trump get away with putting tariffs on imports. They own these reckless Trump tariffs — raising costs💰, hurting workers🦺, and devastating small businesses📉. I won’t stop fighting to stop this economic harm.

It’s #NationalAppChallengeDay and a great reminder for #RI01 middle and high school students to submit their apps by October 30th! Last year, Portsmouth’s Seryn Lee was able to present her winning app at the Capitol! Find more info on my website⤵️ amo.house.gov/services/con...

🧵Trump's dismantling of our science leadership is stopping lifesaving cancer research and cutting patients off from their best chances at beating cancer.  www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...