Robert D. Phillips is a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 51 since January 2011. He serves as Deputy Majority Leader and is First Vice Chair of the House Environment and Natural Resources Committee, with additional roles on the House Corporations, Education, Rules, and Small Business Committees. Notable achievements include co-chairing the 2021-2022 Special Commission on Reapportionment, introducing a 2017 education reform law for virtual school days during inclement weather, and cosponsoring laws on medical marijuana safety, employee wage protection, arts support, price gouging prevention, parole reforms, and regulatory updates.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: BS in Business Administration, University of Rhode Island .
• Professional Experience: Banker at Citizens Bank ; Assistant Branch Manager, Citizens Bank .
• Political Experience: Elected to Rhode Island House District 51 ; Deputy Majority Leader ; key committee leadership roles as noted above.
• Community Involvement: Former Chair, Autumnfest Steering Committee and Milk Fund; Member, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Woonsocket Committee; Former President, Woonsocket Jaycees; Former Member, Tax Assessors Board of Review.
• Personal: Resides in Woonsocket, RI; married to Nancy; father of twin sons Matthew and Timothy; two grandchildren. Protestant.