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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 3m

I heard stories of the life-changing impact of the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) nutrition program.

Its funding shouldn’t be a question.

My CARE for WIC during Shutdowns Act makes sure states can step in & fund WIC during a shutdown & know the feds will pay them back.

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 47m

Met with Neighborhood Health Plan CEO Peter Marino to discuss how their work to provide affordable health care will suffer.

89% of their clients will see costs spike without action from House Republicans.

We must keep fighting for the health care you deserve.

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 17h

My statement on the initial Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement ⤵️

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 19h

Joined @alivitali.bsky.social on @waytooearly.bsky.social to share what I’m hearing from Rhode Islanders about the impacts of the House Republican health care crisis.

Families across #RI01 are trying to figure out how to afford $1200+ premium hikes while Republicans are on vacation.

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 1d

If it isn’t bad enough that House Republicans shut down the government rather than protect health care, Trump is slashing Social Security.

❌Plotting to strip disability benefits
❌Distracting the Social Security head with a second important job
❌Making Social Security insolvent sooner

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 1d

I visited Children's Friend, a key state partner in helping pregnant women, moms, infants, and kids access WIC and get the nutrition & health support they need.

My bill would keep WIC on track to help states and participating families, regardless of the Republican shutdown.

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 1d

🔔New bill to protect women & children from the Republican shutdown 🔔

My new CARE for WIC During a Shutdown Act ensures states have certainty they will receive federal government reimbursement to ensure moms & kids see no disruption to WIC when there is a shutdown.

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 2d

We must act on the uptick in suicide among our youth.

Mental & behavioral health care is crucial to stopping this trend line.

Especially when young people need us most, we must stop Trump’s cuts to health care.

www.axios.com/2025/10/07/y...

Youth suicide rates are rising almost nationwide

The numbers underscore the toll of the country's youth mental health crisis.

www.axios.com

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 2d

House Republicans last came to work on September 19th — they’ve been on vacation for 18 days!

Most Americans don’t get that many vacation days in a YEAR.

House Republicans need to get back to work to end the health care crisis they created and open the government.

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 3d

I pray for an end to the violence and bloodshed, the safe return of the remaining hostages, and safety and peace for all afflicted in the region.

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 3d

Two years after October 7th, I mourn those taken from families and loved ones by Hamas’ terrorist attack on the people of Israel, the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust.

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 3d

Rhode Islanders and Americans across our country cannot afford soaring health care costs. They NEED affordable health care.

This is what @housedemocrats.bsky.social are fighting for.

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 3d

🚨Speaker Johnson lying on TV about destroying Americans’ health care. 🚨 Stop it.

Remember, House Republicans:

1) Cut $1 trillion from health care in the Big, Ugly Law

2) Are letting health care costs soar

3) Shut down the government b/c they don’t care about your health care

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Mike Johnson: "Let me look right into the camera and tell you very clearly: Republicans are the ones concerned about healthcare. Republicans are the party working around the clock everyday to fix healthcare. This is not talking points for us: we've done it."

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 3d

Rhode Islanders, it’s Trump shutdown Day 6. Here’s what you need to know.

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 4d

Trump sending the military to cities he doesn’t like is reckless, authoritarian, and against our American values.

We must continue to call out Trump’s abuse of power. This is not normal.

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 4d

Trump and Republicans are holding the federal government hostage to avoid protecting health care for millions of Americans.

To learn more about how a Republican government shutdown will impact you, check out the FAQ page on my website at:
amo.house.gov/what-to-know...

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 4d

We can’t afford Trump’s economic schemes.

Republicans could fix the economy NOW by:

❌ Ending Trump’s tariffs

🩺 Extending health care assistance for 22 million Americans

⏪ Reversing Republican cuts in the Big, Ugly Law

www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Trump’s Team Hones Message on Economy: Just Wait Until 2026

Advisers are privately assuring the president that his policies will pay off.

www.wsj.com

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 5d

Great to spend time with leaders in the blind and low vision community at the 55th Annual Convention of National Federation of the Blind Rhode Island.

Health and accessibility go hand-in-hand. I’ll keep working to repeal Trump’s Medicaid cuts & protect our care.

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 5d

Honored to participate in the Northern Rhode Island Out of Darkness Walk to Prevent Suicide.

Proud of the hope & resilience in our community.

That’s why I’m fighting in Congress to ensure every American can get needed mental & behavioral health care.

Lives are on the line.

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 6d

Can YOU afford your health care costs to double?

Some Rhode Islanders will see their health insurance costs soar by 200% unless Republicans act.

Republicans must come to the table and make a deal to stop the cuts, lower costs, and protect health care.

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 6d

The Providence Veterans Affairs Regional Benefits Office is closed.

The Republican shutdown is leaving staff without pay and Veterans without services.

Republicans need to come to the table to protect Americans’ health care and reopen the government.

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 6d

Stopped by Coast Guard Station Castle Hill in Newport to thank the men and women protecting our waters, especially since they're not getting paid during the shutdown.

I’ll continue to have the backs of those in service to our nation.

We must end the shutdown and save health care.

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 7d

Joined ABC News Live to discuss the Trump and Republicans’ disastrous government shutdown that’s leaving Americans poorer and sicker.

I’m fighting to end the cuts, lower costs, and save health care. Watch here 📺

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 7d

Visited Brown University’s Legorreta Cancer Center to discuss how Trump & Republicans’ government shutdown & funding cuts harm cancer research.

Their work to improve cancer prevention & treatment is amazing.

We must fight to protect lifesaving research & Americans' health care.

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 8d

Republicans shut down the government to further their agenda of hurting Americans across the country.

They MUST come to the table to fund the government and end the health care crisis they created.

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