Robert Quattrocchi Explained

Robert Quattrocchi
State House:	Rhode Island
District:	41st
Term Start:	2017
Preceded:	Michael Marcello
Party:	Republican

Robert Quattrocchi is an American politician.^[1] He serves as a Republican member for the 41st district of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.^{[2] [3]}

In 2016, Quattrocchi was elected for the 41st district of the Rhode Island House of Representatives,^[4] succeeding Michael Marcello. Quattrocchi assumed office in 2017, and was re-elected in 2018, 2020, and 2022.

In 2023, Quattrocchi was removed from his position on the House State Government & Elections Committee by Speaker Joe Shekarchi after asking Democratic Representative Rebecca Kislak if she was a "pedophile" during a debate over equity impact statements.^[5] Kislak, a lesbian, is one of only two openly LGBTQ+ members serving in the House, along with Shekarchi, a gay man.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Carosi, Quattrocchi square off in House District 41. Kayla. Panu. The Valley Breeze. October 7, 2020. July 15, 2022.
2. Web site: Robert Quattrocchi. Ballotpedia. July 15, 2022.
3. Web site: Representative Robert Quattrocchi. Rhode Island General Assembly. July 15, 2022.
4. Web site: Rhode Island 41st District State House Results: Robert Quattrocchi Wins. The New York Times. August 1, 2017. July 15, 2022.
5. News: Edward Fitzpatrick . March 24, 2023 . LGBTQ advocates praise removal of R.I. legislator from House committee . The Boston Globe . 2024-03-19 . en-US.