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David Cicilline

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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.

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Feb 9, 2022

The Global Respect Act is different because it requires sanctions if a foreign national commits gross human rights violations against LGBTQI people. It doesn't have overly broad language. As the chairman said, it has language that comes…

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Feb 9, 2022

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Georgia (Ms. Williams).

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Feb 7, 2022

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I heard some of my friends on the other side of the aisle say no one wants this legislation. Nothing could be further from the truth. The survivors of sexual assault and harassment want…

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Feb 2, 2022

So, is it my understanding, you don't use compassionate release or recommend compassionate release to people who have a serious risk of illness with COVID-19, you don't use that process at all?

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Feb 2, 2022

Given all the evidence we've seen about successful reintegration through compassionate release during COVID, it seems to me that it makes sense to fully utilize this tool.

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Feb 2, 2022

Given the statistics I've seen on overtime and infection rates and considering the ongoing risk of COVID-19 and continued staffing shortages and BOP's expanded authority to release individuals to home confinement, why is BOP not utilizing…

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Feb 2, 2022

The number increased 500 percent in 2020, with about 300,000 people in solitary confinement at any one time.

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Feb 2, 2022

I, too, joined the letter that Congresswoman Bush just referenced, and very much look forward to your response to that.

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Feb 1, 2022

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding and giving me an opportunity to say a few words about our extraordinary colleague, the late John Lewis. John Lewis is someone who had such an enormous impact on this country, someone who risked his life…

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Feb 1, 2022

It is also to underscore the importance of local broadcasters, who are not only a primary source of trustworthy news and entertainment...

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Feb 1, 2022

I think we all recognize the value of local broadcasting and what it means and how essential it is for the providing of trustworthy, reliable sources of information and news...

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Jan 30, 2022

I think what President Zelensky is saying is he understands that. But he also understands that it's important that he protect the economy of Ukraine, the investment environment, the daily lives of Ukrainians.

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