13 Facts About Peter Neronha

Peter Franz Neronha was born on December 17,1963 and is an American lawyer and politician from Jamestown, Rhode Island who has served as the attorney general of Rhode Island since 2019.

Peter Neronha previously served as the United States attorney for the District of Rhode Island under President Barack Obama from September 16,2009 until March 10,2017, after which he ran successfully as a Democrat for the office of Attorney General of Rhode Island in the 2018 elections.

In 2002, Peter Neronha became a federal prosecutor, joining the United States Attorney's Office.

In 2009, on the recommendation of US Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, President Barack Obama appointed Peter Neronha to serve as the United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island.

Peter Neronha's appointment was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate on September 16,2009.

Peter Neronha Co-Chaired the Operations, Management and Budget Subcommittee, responsible for reviewing and making recommendations concerning the approximately 2 billion-dollar budget for the entire United States Attorney component of the Department of Justice.

Peter Neronha spoke personally to over 10,000 students at high schools and moderated panels at town halls across the state.

Peter Neronha advocated for a "smart" approach to reducing violent crime by focusing law enforcement resources on those individuals driving violent crime, while working in the community on crime prevention and to help secure employment for people leaving prison.

Peter Neronha prioritized the work of the Office's Civil Division, bringing cases to protect consumers, safeguard public money from waste and abuse, and protect the environment.

Additionally, as United States Attorney, Peter Neronha investigated Google regarding its business practice of assisting off-shore pharmacies unlawfully importing controlled substances, including opioids, into the United States.

Peter Neronha was one of the US attorneys who was asked to resign by Attorney General Jeff Sessions in the 2017 dismissal of US attorneys.

In October 2017, Peter Neronha announced that he would seek the Democratic nomination for the office of Attorney General of Rhode Island.

Peter Neronha supported some other bills such as an assault weapons ban bill and universal background check bill that were being considered by the assembly.