David Cicilline

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DAVID CICILLINE

D-RHODE ISLAND DISTRICT 1

ISRAEL

• Supports the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act which states that Israel is a major strategic partner of the United States and directs the U.S. to engage in cooperative activities with Israel in the areas such as water, energy, agriculture and homeland security
• Supported a resolution expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders
• Supports Israel’s right to self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism
• Supports increased funding for Iron Dome

CHOICE

• Earned a 100 percent pro-choice rating from NARAL Pro-Choice America
• Supports Roe v. Wade
• Voted against the Blunt Amendment, also known as the Birth Control Refusal Law, which would have allowed any employer to refuse to cover contraception or any health service required under the health reform law for virtually any reason
• Supported Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive insurance coverage policy
• Supported increased funding for women’s health services, which includes Title X family planning programs
• Cosponsored the Violence Against Women Health Initiative Act of 2011

In His Own Words

“As our closest ally in the region, and the most stable democracy in the Middle East, Israel shares our values of equality and freedom; including a free press, freedom of religion, and the right to self-determination through democratic elections, and the United States remains committed to preserving the strong bonds of this enduring relationship.” ¹ 

“I am deeply disappointed with the Supreme Court’s ruling and will continue working to stop attacks on women’s access to complete health care services and to advance women’s basic rights. This fight is not over.” ²

SOURCES: 1 www.cicilline.house.gov, 2 www.cicilline.house.gov

Interesting Facts

He was the first openly gay mayor of a U.S. state capital.