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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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Jun 21, 2022

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from Pennsylvania (Ms. Dean), an important member of the House Judiciary Committee.

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Jun 21, 2022

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…

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Jun 21, 2022

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…

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Jun 15, 2022

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…

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Jun 8, 2022

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…

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May 12, 2022

Our economy is still recovering from 2 years of a once-in-a-generation pandemic that basically shut down our economy. As Americans stopped going out and spending money, companies slowed production not only to meet this change in demand but…

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Mar 28, 2022

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I rise today in strong support of the Homicide Victims' Families' Rights Act, legislation that will help tackle the backlog of cold cases and bring long overdue justice to more than a quarter of a…

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Mar 2, 2022

I thank Chairman Meeks for his extraordinary leadership in this very important moment. I rise in strong support of H. Res. 956 and in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. On February 24, Vladimir Putin thought he was making another step…

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Mar 1, 2022

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I would like to begin by thanking Chairman Takano for his incredible leadership on this legislation and tireless work on behalf of veterans all across our country. H.R. 3967, the Honoring our PACT Act of…

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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 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

Before I address the en bloc amendments, I just want to respond quickly to a claim that has been made again on this floor that was made in the Rules Committee by my friend on the other side of the aisle that the Magnitsky Act has already…

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