The Public Record
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.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., visited my district in April of 1967. Almost a year to the day he was killed, Dr. King told Rhode Islanders: I haven't lost faith in the future. But I never intend to adjust myself to the madness of militarism…
Across the street from the Capitol, above the Supreme Court is inscribed 'Equal Justice Under Law.' Today I stand with fellow Americans in condemning the brutal killing of George Floyd and so many others who have been denied that equal…
the brutal murder of your brother has awakened the conscience of this country.
I only pray and hope that my colleagues in the Congress of the United States will have the same courage and will be inspired to do the right thing.
This is a time for personal and national reflection on how we can be better neighbors and better citizens of the greatest Nation on Earth.
Almost 100,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. Nearly 40 million unemployment claims have been filed. Our economy is in shambles. Two weeks ago, the House took action. We passed the HEROES Act, $3 trillion in new relief funds, to…
There has been a lot of discussion this morning about the HEROES Act as a political agenda. It is an agenda for the people of this country, providing economic relief to families who are suffering with direct cash payments, providing…
This is a public health crisis unlike any other in modern history. Since day one of this pandemic, House Democrats have been focused on two things: saving lives and supporting families, workers, and small businesses. That is why we moved…
Today, the House will vote on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This critical legislation provides much-needed support for working people across America. It includes funding for free coronavirus tests for everyone who needs it…
I can say, of all the many people I have worked with in my 25 years in public life, Pete Gaynor is at the top of the list, in terms of his professionalism, his expertise, his commitment to the public mission of emergency management.
We would urge the Government of Turkey to be able to open that border and allow some to come through.
We should do everything in our power to maintain the cease-fire as it currently stands.
As the number of coronavirus cases rises, it is important that our constituents have the information they need to protect themselves, so I am going to use my 5 minutes today to walk through what doctors and health experts know and what…
I hope today we can also talk about FEMA's unique role with respect to the Coronavirus.
It is time that we begin to play the actual great power politics that are underway in Syria...
the largest internal displacement of people that we have seen in such a short period of time in Syria in the whole war.
That is why I introduced my bill, the Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act, to require FEMA to wave those debts for victims in instances where the agency was at fault.
If he can't do that, he should stop speaking about it and let the health professionals and experts do it.
Let the experts who have both the experience and training to provide good information to the American people do.
You don't make hunches. You don't give suggestions that people do certain things or not do certain things.
This is not about him. This is about the health and safety of the American people, and every decision should be made to make sure we get accurate information to the American people so we can keep them safe.
the president needs to understand, let the professionals, let the doctors and scientists and medical experts lead this effort.
Two Rhode Islanders have already tested positive for coronavirus, and dozens more are being monitored. Across the globe, more than 90,000 are sick and 3,000 have died. Rhode Islanders and all Americans deserve a strong, effective, and…
For the purpose of closing. Mr. Speaker, when China works to intimidate and isolate a partner of the United States, one that shares our values, our commitment to democracy, our vision for engagement around, we should stand by our partner's…
Politicians like David Cicilline
