Amo Honors Rhode Island Veterans at Third Annual Resource Fair and BBQ

Warren, RI - Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) hosted his third annual Veterans Resource Fair and Barbecue at Pete Sepe Pavilion in Warren, bringing together Rhode Island Veterans, military families, and organizations that serve the Veteran community.

A day of food and fun, the event brought together the military community with Veterans advocacy organizations, health care providers, and education and support groups from across Rhode Island. Veterans and their families enjoyed a barbecue lunch and had the opportunity to connect directly with Veterans service organizations (VSOs).

"We owe Rhode Islanders who have served our nation in uniform and their families a lifetime of gratitude for their sacrifices in defense of our values and democracy," said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). "It was an honor to spend time with Veterans and their families at today's barbecue to thank them for their service and help connect them with the resources they've earned. If you or a Veteran you know is having trouble getting help from a federal agency, my office is here to help."

Background

Congressman Amo is committed to supporting Rhode Island's Veterans. If constituents of Rhode Island's First Congressional District need help with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or another federal agency, they can reach out to Congressman Amo's office for help by calling (401) 729-5600 or submitting a request here.

Amo hosts a District Veterans Advisory Committee made up of a broad and diverse group of key Veterans and military stakeholders, to ensure he remains focused on achieving results and serving those who have served our country.

On May 21st, 2026, Amo signed onto Discharge Petition No. 22 to force a vote on H.R. 2102, the Major Richard Star Act, which would ensure that combat-disabled veterans receive the full benefits they deserve.

On September 16, 2025, Amo led the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Douglas Collins, demanding that he explain the loss of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees across the United States and provide an update on the status of Rhode Island's federal VA workforce.

On September 14, 2025, Amo hosted his second annual Veterans Barbecue and Resource Fair.

On July 3, 2025, Amo voted no on 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.

On May 15, 2025, Amo introduced a bicameral, bipartisan resolution to support Veteran mental health by establishing "Vets Get Outside Day."

On February 13, 2025, Amo introduced a 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.

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

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