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Amo to Recognize Rhode Island’s Service Tradition, Advocate for Blue Economy Future

Congressman Amo to highlight support for Veterans, military families, and expanded opportunities in naval technology

 

PAWTUCKET, RI – TOMORROW, February 21, 2025, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01), will deliver remarks at the 125th Anniversary of the Military Order of Foreign Wars and later visit Jaia Robotics, an innovative start-up in Bristol, Rhode Island that is shaping the future of underwater drone technology.

 

Congressman Amo is a voice for Rhode Island’s Veterans, recently introducing legislation to recognize the first integrated military unit in U.S. History, the First Rhode Island Regiment. In addition, he has led efforts to grow Rhode Island’s Blue Economy — launching a tour of his district that included a stop at the U.S. Naval Undersea Warfare Center on Naval Station Newport.

 

 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025

1:00 PM

Congressman Gabe Amo will deliver remarks at the 125th Anniversary of the Military Order of Foreign Wars honoring Admiral Stephen Bleecker Luce.

 

LOCATION:

State Room - Rhode Island State House

82 Smith Street

Providence, RI 02903
 

 

3:30 PM

Congressman Amo will tour Jaia Robotics, an innovative company in Rhode Island working to develop autonomous undersea drones for data collection and marine mapping.

 

LOCATION:

Jaia Robotics

22 Burnside St

Bristol, RI 02809
 
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