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By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Author, tmcqueen@afro.com
Following a particular election in Rhode Island, Rep. Gabe Amo (D-R.I.-01) turned the state’s first Black U.S. Consultant on Nov. 13. Amo gained his seat in a particular election on Nov. 7.
“I’m proud to be the consultant from Rhode Island’s first congressional district,” mentioned Amo on the Home ground, in a speech streamed by C-SPAN. “I’ll work arduous for the individuals in Rhode Island and throughout this nation each single day. Thanks for this privilege.”
Amo succeeded former Rep. David Cicilline, who served in Congress for over a decade.
“Why I’m right here is [to] guarantee our nice hope for the long run is met with profound motion – motion to guard and strengthen retirement safety, assist our seniors, create financial alternative and good paying jobs, safe reproductive freedom,” mentioned Amo.
Amo mentioned he can even be certain to assist finish gun violence, ban assault weapons and assist atmosphere aware insurance policies.
There are actually 434 members within the Home in line with the Workplace of the Clerk.
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) swore him in on Nov. 14.
“The CBC is proud to welcome U.S. Consultant Gabe Amo because the Caucus’ historic sixtieth member, and the primary particular person of shade to symbolize Rhode Island within the Home of Representatives,” mentioned Chairman Steven Horsford (D-NV-04) and members of the CBC. “Born to Ghanaian and Liberian immigrants, Rep. Amo would go on to be a trusted advisor within the Obama-Biden and Biden-Harris Administrations and can now serve Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District and our nation.”
Horsford continued, saying “Rep. Amo will carry to the Congressional Black Caucus and the Home Democratic Caucus a range of lived expertise and a shared dedication to standing as much as excessive Republicans, preserving our communities protected and defending our elementary freedoms.”
Tashi McQueen is a Report For America Corps Member.
