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Gabe Amo

DemocratRhode IslandCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗

What they said 10

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

After the election · Original date not established

Fund foreign humanitarian programs and rebuild State Department expertise

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Amo said Congress should use the appropriations process to support foreign humanitarian aid programs, including aid for nutrition, public health, education, agriculture, and clean water in impoverished countries. He also called for building technical expertise at the State Department, where he said many roles have gone unfilled or been lost.

Context: The passage does not name specific programs or funding amounts. His remarks follow the administration's dismantling of USAID.

After the election · commitment · Original date not established

Use oversight to investigate alleged self-dealing

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Amo said House Democrats plan to use congressional oversight to examine alleged self-dealing in the Trump administration. He called for following the money, including scrutiny of investments in cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence by members of the Trump family.

Context: The passage does not specify particular hearings, investigations, or oversight measures.

After the election · Original date not established

Oppose ICE in its current form and use congressional powers to curb it

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Amo said ICE should not continue in its current form and that Congress can address the agency through legislation. He also said Congress can use its control of federal spending to curtail ICE, alongside oversight and transparency efforts focused on the agency's conduct.

Context: The passage does not specify the legislative changes or funding limits he supports.

After the election · commitment · Original date not established

Push for another Iran war powers vote

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Gabe Amo said Democrats will continue pushing for war powers resolutions aimed at ending the Iran war. He hopes to vote on another resolution when the new Congress convenes and said Congress should vote again if President Trump vetoes it, then enforce the resolution. He also supports a bill requiring the House speaker to file litigation to ensure the administration complies.

Context: The reported plan and support were stated after the November 2026 election; the passage does not identify the bill by name.

While serving · Original date not established

Support expanding Social Security benefits

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Gabe Amo supports the Social Security 2100 Act (H.R. 4583), which would protect and expand earned Social Security benefits for millions of Americans. He discussed support for the legislation with its lead advocate, Rep. John Larson.

Context: The source describes support for the bill but does not specify its provisions or whether Amo committed to a particular legislative action.

While serving · legislative priority · Original date not established

Recognize the Seabees’ anniversary

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Gabe Amo joined Rhode Island’s congressional delegation in introducing a bipartisan resolution marking the 82nd anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Naval Construction Force, known as the Seabees. The proposal would formally recognize the anniversary; the supplied text does not describe further policy measures.

Context: The source identifies this as an introduced resolution and does not say whether it was adopted.

Sources & original wording
introduced a bipartisan resolution marking the 82nd anniversary of the establishment of the United States Naval Construction Force
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
While serving · legislative priority · Original date not established

Establish a Vets Get Outside Day

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Gabe Amo joined Representatives Garret Graves and Seth Moulton in introducing a resolution to establish “Vets Get Outside Day.” The resolution was intended to support veterans facing mental health challenges, including PTSD and depression. It was a proposed resolution, not an enacted program.

Context: The supplied text does not detail activities or services the day would include.

While serving · legislative priority · Original date not established

Award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment

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Gabe Amo reintroduced bipartisan legislation to honor the First Rhode Island Regiment, described as the nation’s first Black military unit, with the Congressional Gold Medal. The bill would award the medal to the Rhode Island State Library for display and research purposes. The measure was proposed legislation, not an enacted award.

Context: The release describes the proposal as reintroduced legislation; it does not establish whether it was later enacted.

Sources & original wording
The First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act would commemorate the legacy of this Revolutionary War unit
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
While serving · Original date not established

Expedite federal relief for businesses affected by the Washington Bridge closure

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Gabe Amo joined Rhode Island’s congressional delegation in asking the Small Business Administration to review economic-assistance applications quickly and provide updates on its efforts to deliver federal relief to local businesses affected by the Washington Bridge closure.

Context: This was a joint request to the SBA concerning businesses affected by the Washington Bridge closure.

Sources & original wording
requesting the agency to expeditiously review applications for economic assistance and provide updates
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
While serving · Original date not established

Implement increased Social Security benefits for public service employees

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Gabe Amo joined Rhode Island’s congressional delegation and union officials in calling on the Trump administration to swiftly implement a new law that increases Social Security benefits for public service employees.

Context: This was a joint call about implementing an enacted law, not a proposal to create a new benefit.

Sources & original wording
call on the Trump administration to swiftly implement a new law that increases Social Security benefits for public service employees
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026