Seniors

The Congressman is committed to ensuring that our seniors can spend their later years living in dignity and with the support they earned and deserve. The Congressman is committed to providing for the strength and longevity of Social Security and Medicare, and ensuring that individuals get the benefits they have earned through their years of hard work and contributions to these programs. He is also the sponsor of a House resolution to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging.

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Cicilline, DaSilva Highlight Health Care Wins in the Inflation Reduction Act
October 11, 2022
Press Release
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, in a visit with East Providence seniors, Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) and Mayor Bob DaSilva discussed key health care provisions in the historic Inflation Reduction Act that will lower costs for Rhode Island seniors.
Issues: Health & Health Care Seniors
Cicilline Hosts Social Security Day Of Action
August 17, 2022
Press Release

Pawtucket – Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) today hosted his Social Security Day of Action at Rumford Towers, commemorating 87 years since the start of the program, and reaffirming the commitment of Congressional Democrats to preserve and protect it.

Issues: Seniors
With potential funding on horizon, hope for senior center renewed
Cicilline Secures $20+ Million for Rhode Island Projects in House-Passed Spending Bill
July 22, 2022
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8294, an Appropriations package laying out Fiscal Year 2023 funding for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development; Agriculture, Rural Development; Energy and Water Development; Financial Services and General Government; Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs; and the Interior, Environment. Included in this package is funding for 11 projects that the Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) submitted to the Appropriations Committee on behalf of his constituents and local organizations.
Issues: Energy & Environment Housing Investing in Rhode Island Seniors
Bristol receives nearly $700,000 for Walley project