Road Island's 2nd Congressional District
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Recent News About Road Island's 2nd Congressional District
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Rep. Magaziner Urges for Continued Investment in America’s Submarine Fleet on House Floor
Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) spoke on the House Floor to urge Congress to continue to fund production of the Virginia and Columbia Class Submarines at Pentagon Recommended Levels.
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Rep. Magaziner Pushes Back Against Republican Attacks on Socially Responsible Investing
Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02),a founding member of the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus, joined his colleagues in condemning Republicans’ attacks on worker and retiree savings through their misguided war on “ESG investing.”
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Rep. Magaziner Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Firearm Sales During National Gun Violence Awareness Month
Representative Seth Magaziner announced the introduction of his bill, H.R.3863: Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act, along with representatives of Rhode Island law enforcement, gun safety advocacy groups, and members of our community whose lives have been personally impacted by gun violence.
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New $25M RAISE Grant for RIDOT to Pave Way for Third Phase of Route 37 Improvements
New federal money is on the way to help accelerate improvements along Route 37, a heavily-trafficked corridor linking two cities and Interstates 95 and 295.
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Ahead of the One-Year Mark of the Ruling Overturning Roe v. Wade, Magaziner Signs on to Petition to Force Vote on Protecting Abortion Rights
Ahead of the one-year mark of the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, Representative Seth Magaziner signed on to a discharge petition to force a vote on H.R.12 - Women’s Health Protection Act, legislation that would enshrine the protections of Roe v. Wade into federal law.
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Reed, Whitehouse, & Magaziner Help Secure $2.6M for Block Island State Airport
In an effort to enhance safety and aircraft operations at Block Island Airport, U.S. Senators Jack Reed, Sheldon Whitehouse and Representative Seth Magaziner on June 21 announced that the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) has been awarded nearly $2.6 million in federal funding for upgrades to Block Island State Airport (BID).
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Magaziner Joins Petition to Force Votes on Gun Safety Bills
On June 13, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) signed onto three discharge petitions to compel House Republican leadership to act on common-sense gun safety legislation during Gun Violence Awareness Month.
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Rep. Magaziner Celebrates the 300th Anniversary of South Kingstown on House Floor
Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) spoke on the House Floor to celebrate the 300th anniversary of South Kingstown, located in Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District.
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Rep. Magaziner Announces New Communications Director
Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that James Kwon has joined Magaziner’s office as Communications Director.
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Rep. Magaziner Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winner
Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition at an award ceremony honoring young artists from Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District.
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Magaziner Cosponsors Legislation to Prevent Senior Hunger
Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he has co-sponsored the Senior Hunger Prevention Act, a bill to expand seniors’ access to nutritious food and lower costs for seniors’ essential needs.
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Speaking on the House Floor, Magaziner Celebrates Rep. David Cicilline’s Distinguished Career in Congress
Last night, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) spoke on the House Floor to honor and celebrate Rep. David Cicilline’s distinguished career in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Magaziner, Goldman, Balint, Moskowitz, Landsman Call to Censure Rep. Paul Gosar for “Harboring neo-Nazi Extremists”
On may 17, Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Becca Balint (VT-AL), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), and Greg Landsman (OH-01), all of whom are Jewish or have Jewish heritage, sent a letter to Speaker Kevin McCarthy asking him to censure Rep. Paul Gosar for harboring neo-Nazi extremists within his office.
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At the Start of National Police Week, Magaziner Announces Support for Bipartisan Bill to Invest Millions in Training, Recruitment, and Mental Health Resources for RI Police Departments
On may 15 at Warwick Police Headquarters, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he has co-sponsored the Invest to Protect Act, a bill to invest $50 million per year in training, recruitment, and mental health resources for small and mid-sized police departments.
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Speaking from the House Floor, Magaziner Calls for Congress to Strengthen Social Security & Medicare
On may 10, Representative Magaziner (RI-02) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.Res.178, a resolution to affirm the House of Representatives’ commitment to strengthening Social Security & Medicare.
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Magaziner, Goldman, Balint, Moskowitz, Landsman Call to Censure Rep. Paul Gosar for “Harboring neo-Nazi Extremists”
On May 17, 2023, Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Becca Balint (VT-AL), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), and Greg Landsman (OH-01), all of whom are Jewish or have Jewish heritage, sent a letter to Speaker Kevin McCarthy asking him to censure Rep. Paul Gosar for harboring neo-Nazi extremists within his office
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At the Start of National Police Week, Magaziner Announces Support for Bipartisan Bill to Invest Millions in Training, Recruitment, and Mental Health Resources for RI Police Departments
On May 15, 2023 at Warwick Police Headquarters, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he has co-sponsored the Invest to Protect Act, a bill to invest $50 million per year in training, recruitment, and mental health resources for small and mid-sized police departments
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Speaking from the House Floor, Magaziner Calls for Congress to Strengthen Social Security & Medicare
On May 10, 2023, Representative Magaziner (RI-02) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.Res.178, a resolution to affirm the House of Representatives’ commitment to strengthening Social Security & Medicare
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Magaziner Cosponsors Legislation to Support Small Businesses and Career and Technical Education Graduates
On May 4, 2023, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he has co-sponsored H.R. 1730, the Supporting Small Business and Career and Technical Education Act, to require the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist small business owners in hiring graduates of career and technical education (CTE) programs
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Speaking from the House Floor, Magaziner Opposes Republicans’ “Default on America” Plan to Hurt RI Seniors
On April 26, 2023, Representative Magaziner (RI-02) spoke on the House Floor to oppose Republicans’ extreme “Default on America” plan that will hurt Rhode Island seniors