Kent County Times

Congressman Seth Magaziner, representing Rhode Island's 2nd District, recently shared his views on substance use prevention and global health threats through a series of tweets. Magaziner has been serving in the U.S. Congress since 2023 after succeeding James Langevin. He is known for his advocacy on various public health issues.

On February 5, 2025, Congressman Magaziner highlighted the importance of substance use prevention in saving lives. He expressed his commitment to supporting funding for effective prevention programs during a meeting with CADCA advocates. In his tweet, he stated: "Substance use prevention saves lives. Great to meet with @CADCA advocates to discuss ways to fight substance abuse and addiction—and how we can work together to support and protect funding for proven prevention programs that make a real impact."

Later that day, at 22:30 UTC, Magaziner addressed the need for international cooperation in combating global health threats. He criticized the decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), warning that it endangers American lives. His tweet read: "Global health threats don’t stop at borders—we need cooperation to stop disease before it spreads. Pulling out of the WHO puts American lives at risk. We’re calling to have this reckless move reversed immediately."

In another tweet posted at 22:53 UTC on February 5, 2025, Congressman Magaziner expressed disappointment over blocked amendments aimed at protecting addiction treatment funding and preventing American firearms from reaching cartels. He emphasized the need for bipartisan efforts in addressing fentanyl-related issues. The tweet stated: "My amendments to protect addiction treatment funding from being cut & to stop American guns from arming cartels were BLOCKED by House R’s. Disappointing. Beating fentanyl takes putting partisan politics aside."