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David Nicola Cicilline is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Rhode Island's 1st congressional district since January 5, 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, Cicilline has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and civil rights during his tenure in Congress. He previously served as the Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, from 2003 to 2011, where he worked on urban revitalization and public safety initiatives.
For too long, Americans, including children, struggling with mental illness and substance abuse, have suffered in silence, intimidated by stigma and unable to access treatment. The 2019 Rhode Island Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that 15…
I thank Mr. Green, and I know Glen is looking down very proud of your words tonight and the difference it is going to make to those who are watching. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Manning), a very…
I thank the gentleman for his very powerful words and for being here tonight. As Congressman Moulton was speaking, I was thinking of Congressman Pappas, because Congressman Pappas has been a great champion for veterans. He serves as a…
My colleagues and I are here today for this Special Order hour to celebrate Pride Month. Pride is a time of celebration of our community and its diversity. It is a time to uplift LGBTQ+ people all across the country and honor our…
I thank the gentlewoman for her beautiful words and for her great support for the LGBTQ community. Madam Speaker, before I conclude tonight's Special Order hour, I want to make some final comments. We celebrate pride as a community and…
I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from Pennsylvania (Ms. Dean), an important member of the House Judiciary Committee.
I will make a couple of points quickly. This legislation has nothing to do with limitations on the Second Amendment. It has nothing to do with red flag laws. It has nothing to do with this claim of defunding the police. I have lots of…
I thank the gentleman from Michigan for his thoughtful words. I also want to mention that some of my colleagues earlier in the debate said creating this is going to create a fear of shooting. That is what Democrats are really up to, and…
This Pride Month we need to both celebrate the LGBTQI+ community and take action to further LGBTQI+ equality. A vote for today's bill is a vote to do just that. The Financial Services Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Economic Justice Act…
Almost 6 years ago I sat down right here on this floor with the late, great John Lewis and so many colleagues to protest the Republicans' unwillingness to take up gun safety legislation after the Orlando shooting at the Pulse nightclub. We…
No one should vote for a candidate who is not committed to doing everything in their power to reduce gun violence in this country and to pass commonsense gun safety proposals.
Spare me the bullshit about constitutional rights. You know who didn't have due process? You know who didn't have their constitutional right to life respected? The kids at Parkland, and Sandy Hook, and Uvalde, and Buffalo, and the list…
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