Amo Celebrates Rhode Island’s Veterans at Resource Fair and BBQ

PAWTUCKET, RI - YESTERDAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) hosted his second annual Veterans Barbecue and Resource Fair at Slater Park in Pawtucket. The event featured resource tables with Veterans' advocacy and support groups from across Rhode Island.

"It was an honor to gather with so many of Rhode Island's Veterans and their families, to thank them for their service, and to help connect them with the resources they deserve," said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). "Our Veterans have sacrificed much to defend our nation, and it's our duty to support them every day."

Background

Since his swearing in, Congressman Amo has been committed to supporting Rhode Island's Veterans.

He voted against Trump's Big, Ugly Law, which gutted SNAP, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act. An estimated 3,000 Rhode Island Veterans received SNAP between 2021 and 2023. As of 2023, 4,200 Rhode Island Veterans were enrolled in Medicaid.

Amo also voted no on the extreme Republican Continuing Resolution earlier this year that failed to fund the PACT Actand their commitment to provide health care to Veterans impacted by toxic exposure.

Amo proudly introduceda bipartisan resolution to support Veteran mental health by establishing "Vets Get Outside Day."

On February 13, 2025, Congressman Amo introduceda bipartisan bill with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse to recognize America's first integrated military unit - the First Rhode Island Regiment - by posthumously awarding its members with the Congressional Gold Medal.

Amo hosted his first Barbecue to honor the Veterans of Rhode Island's First Congressional District on August 28, 2024.

On February 27, 2024, Amo announcedover $586,000 in federal funds to help homeless Veterans and their families find permanent housing.

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