Mr. Speaker, 8 million Americans have lost their health insurance over the last year. Again, 8 million Americans lost their health insurance. Millions more have seen their health insurance premiums go up by hundreds and thousands of dollars. Hospitals and community health centers have shut down all across the country. Why? It is because our Republican colleagues passed the big, ugly bill last year that cut funding from healthcare in order to fund tax cuts for billionaires and big corporations. That is not all. They also cut money from SNAP. Mr.
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Seth Magaziner
Representative · Rhode Island · Democrat
Seth Magaziner
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Mr. Speaker, House Republicans are pushing a voter suppression bill that would severely restrict the mail ballots that seniors, rural Americans, and so many others rely on, and would throw our elections into chaos late in the cycle while people are already casting their ballots. They are doing this at the behest of Donald Trump, who continues to obsess over his 2020 election loss and promote election conspiracy theories.
Mr. Speaker, generations of Americans fought and bled for civil rights, to make the United States of America a place where everyone's voice can be heard, regardless of the color of their skin. However, in the last few weeks, at the urging of the President, the Supreme Court effectively overturned section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which had been the law of the land for decades. Since then, Republican Governors and State legislators across the South have been racing to break up majority Black and Hispanic congressional districts.
Biography
Seth Magaziner began his career as an investment professional focused on sustainable finance before entering public service. Elected as U.S. Representative for Rhode Island’s 2nd congressional district in 2022, he prioritizes economic opportunity, environmental protection, and strengthening public education. Magaziner serves on the House Financial Services Committee, where he advocates for fair banking practices and has supported legislation to expand clean energy jobs. He approaches his role with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset, aiming to deliver tangible results for Rhode Islanders.
Education
- M.B.A., Yale University, New Haven, CT2010
- B.A. in History, Brown University, Providence, RI2006
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2023-PresentRepresenting Rhode Island's 2nd district
General Treasurer, State of Rhode Island
2015–23Investment Analyst, Trillium Asset Management
2011–13(vice president, 2012–13)
Portfolio Associate, Trillium Asset Management
2010–11Associate, Point Judith Capital
2009Teacher, Creswell Elementary School
2006–08
Policy Focus
Labor and Employment13%
Congress11%
Public Lands and Natural Resources11%
Health11%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Seth Magaziner's record in Congress.
Gun Safety Legislation
Co-sponsored the Assault Weapons Ban of 2023 to restrict the sale and transfer of assault weapons.
Environmental Protection
Supported the Inflation Reduction Act, which invests in clean energy and climate resilience.
Veterans' Services Funding
Advocated for increased funding for veterans’ health care and benefits in the 2024 federal budget.
Social Security Protection
Opposed attempts to cut Social Security benefits and supported measures to strengthen the program.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Homeland Security
- House Committee on Natural Resources
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