Mr. Chairman, is this Groundhog Day? We must be stuck in some kind of infinite time loop because Republicans are trying to ram through a third unpopular, deficit-busting resolution that does nothing to lower costs for Americans. This is on top of cuts to healthcare and their continued investments in cruelty. Unfortunately, this is actually happening. Republicans are trying to pass another bad budget, and all this for the farm aid that Republicans are touting as necessary because Trump's illegal war in Iran and chaotic tariffs jacked up costs for farmers.
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Gabe Amo
Representative · Rhode Island · Democrat
Gabe Amo
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, 19 months ago, President Trump took an axe to our foreign assistance, illegally freezing aid and demolishing the United States Agency for International Development. Thirteen days later, he ranted that USAID was ``run by a bunch of radical lunatics.'' The very next day, Elon Musk bragged that DOGE had ``spent the weekend feeding USAID into the wood chipper.'' Well, the chips fell, and kids died. When I asked Secretary Rubio about the consequences, he told me: No children are dying on my watch. A year later, the hatchet men were still lying. Children are still dying.
Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to H.R. 8595. This disastrous bill doesn't just turn America's back on the world. It makes Americans less safe and more vulnerable to disease. An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has taken more than 700 lives and infected more than 1,900 people. American citizens have already been infected, and the outbreak will spread if we fail to contain it. Republicans' solution? Ban the United States from supporting the World Health Organization, the group coordinating the response to the Ebola outbreak.
Biography
Gabe Amo, the son of immigrants and a former White House aide, brings a background in public service to his role as U.S. Representative for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, elected in 2023. He focuses on expanding economic opportunity, protecting voting rights, and strengthening public health systems. Early in his tenure, Amo joined the House Committee on Homeland Security and introduced legislation to improve emergency preparedness for coastal communities. He engages closely with constituents, emphasizing responsive government and pragmatic solutions for Rhode Island’s diverse communities.
Education
- B.A., Wheaton College, Norton, MA2010
- M.Sc., Oxford University, Oxford, England2010
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2023-PresentRepresenting Rhode Island's 1st district
Staffer, White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
2021–23Campaign Staffer, Presidential Campaign of Joseph R. Biden Jr.
2020Staffer, Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo
2015–19Staffer, White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
2013–15Campaign Staffer, Presidential Campaign of Barack Obama
2012
Policy Focus
International Affairs27%
Armed Forces and National Security20%
Crime and Law Enforcement13%
Agriculture and Food7%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Gabe Amo's record in Congress.
Historic Election
Became the first Black member of Congress from Rhode Island after winning the 2023 special election.
Gun Violence Prevention Advocacy
Advocated for gun safety measures and supported legislation to address gun violence in communities.
Constituent Services Expansion
Established a district office to improve constituent services and accessibility for Rhode Islanders.
Federal Infrastructure Funding Support
Promoted and supported federal infrastructure investments benefiting Rhode Island’s roads, bridges, and public transit.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- House Committee on the Budget
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