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November 5, 2009
Langevin Statement on Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act - Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the rule for H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act, and in strong support of the underlying bill. This bill will help secure our chemical infrastructure from attack or sabotage, and I want to thank Chairman Thompson for focusing particular attention on cyber threats to this sector.
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March 24, 2009
Langevin Keeps Spotlight on Cyber Security -
Madam Speaker, I rise to discuss a critical national security challenge and an imminent threat to the safety of our country - cyber attacks.
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July 29, 2008
Statement on the Network Defense & Accountability Act of 2008 -
Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Homeland Security Network Defense and Accountability Act of 2008 (H.R. 5983). The United States and its allies face a significant and growing threat to our information technology (IT) systems and assets, and to the integrity of our information. The acquisition of this information by outsiders threatens to undermine and over time could cost the United States our advantage over our adversaries. This is a critical national security issue that we can no longer ignore.
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July 22, 2008
Field Hearing Statement: Energing Biological Threats & Public Health Preparedness -
Good morning. I’d like to thank my colleagues and several of our witnesses for traveling to be here today. I’d also like to welcome our Rhode Island witnesses and guests – it’s an honor for me to be able to be able to tackle such an important issue here in my home state, and to have your expertise to guide our efforts.
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June 20, 2008
Statement on Amending FISA -
Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. As a member of the Intelligence Committee, I know we must give our intelligence community the proper tools to protect us while upholding the civil liberties of Americans. Today’s compromise illustrates what this House can do when it deliberates with care, holds steady against fear-mongering, and acts in the best interest of the country and its citizens.
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- Statement on Nuclear Forensics & AttributionAct (June 18, 2008)
- Opening Statementon Electric Grid Cyber Vulnerabilities (May 21, 2008)
- Statement on Homeland Security Network Defense & Accountability Act of 2008 (May 6, 2008)
- Opening Statement: Future of Science & Technology at Homeland Security (April 1, 2008)
- Statement on FISA Amendments Act of 2008 (March 14, 2008)
- Opening Statement -Nuclear Smuggling Detection: Recent Tests on Advanced Spectroscopic Portal Monitors (March 5, 2008)
- Opening Statement on Cyber Initiative (February 28, 2008)
- Opening Statement: Other Transactions Authority: Flexibility at the Expense of Accountability (February 7, 2008)
- Statement in Support of the FY08 Intelligence Authorization (December 13, 2007)
- Statement in Support of the RESTORE Act (November 15, 2007)
- Opening Statement for a Joint Hearing on Enhancing and Implementing the Cyber SecurityElements of Sector Specific Plans (October 31, 2007)
- Opening Statement on the Nuclear Forensics & Attribution Act Mark-up (October 31, 2007)
- Opening Statementon the Cyber Threat to Control Systems: Stronger Regulations are Necessary to Secure the Electric Grid (October 17, 2007)
- Statement on the National Cybersecurity Awareness Act (October 16, 2007)
- Opening Statement on the Nuclear Forensics & Attribution Act (October 10, 2007)
- Statementon the Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision& Extension Act of 2007 (September 19, 2007)
- Statement in Support of H.R.3356 - Improving the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (August 3, 2007)
- Statement Introducing Legislation to Establish a Quadrennial National Security Review (July 26, 2007)
- Opening Statement: Federal Efforts to Mitigate Vulnerabilities in the Food Supply Chain (July 24, 2007)
- Opening Statement: "A Roadmap for Security" - Examining the Science and Technology Directorate's Strategic Plan (June 27, 2007)
- Opening Statement: Hacking the Homeland: Investigating Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities at the Department ofHomeland Security (June 20, 2007)
- Statement on H.R. 2638 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations (June 12, 2007)
- Opening Statement: Reducing Threats to Our Nation's Agriculture: Authorizing a National Bio- and Agro- Defense Facility (May 23, 2007)
- Statement on H.R. 2082 - Intelligence Authorization Act for FY 2008 (May 10, 2007)
- Statement on an Amendment to H.R. 1684 (May 9, 2007)
- Statement on H.R. 1684 - Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for FY 2008 (May 9, 2007)
- Opening Statement: Addressing the Nation's Cybersecurity Challenges: Reducing Vulnerabilities Requires Strategic Investment and Immediate Action (April 25, 2007)
- Opening Statement for Cybersecurity Hearing: Hackers are Penetrating Federal Systems & Critical Infrastructure (April 19, 2007)
- Opening Statement for Project BioShield Hearing: Can BioShiled Effectively Procure Medical Countermeasures that Protect the Nation (April 18, 2007)
- Statement on the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007 (March 27, 2007)
- Opening Statement for Countering Threat to the Homeland: Evaluating the Deployment of Radiation Detection Technologies (March 21, 2007)
- Opening Statement for Countering Nuclear Threat to the Homeland: Evaluating the Procurement of Radiation Detection Technologies (March 14, 2007)
- Statement on the Biosuveillance Enhancement Act of 2007 (March 1, 2007)
- StatementH.R. 884 Promoting Antiterrorism Cooperation through Technology and Science Act of 2007 (February 27, 2007)
- Statement on H.R. 599 - SAFETY Reform Act of 2007 (January 24, 2007)
- Statement on Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act H.R. 1 (January 9, 2007)
- Statement in Opposition to HR 5825 - Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act (September 29, 2006)
- Statement on HR 4954 - SAFE Ports Act (September 29, 2006)
- Statement on H.Res.994 Expressing the Sense of the House on the 5th Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001 (September 11, 2006)
- Statement on Langevin Amendment to H.R. 5441 Homeland Security Appropriations to Increase DNDO Funding by $36million (May 25, 2006)
- Statementon H.R. 4954 the SAFE Port Act (May 4, 2006)
- Statement on S. 2271, USA Partiot Act Amendments (March 7, 2006)
- Statement on H.R. 4437 - Border Security, Antiterrorism & Illegal Immigration ControlAct (December 16, 2005)
- Statement on H.R. 3199 - USA Patriot Act Reauthorization Conference Report (December 14, 2005)
- Statement in Support of the Thompson Amendment to H.R. 1817 - FY2006 Homeland Security Authorization (May 18, 2005)
- Statement Regarding the Rule for Consideration of H.R. 1817 - FY2006 Homeland Security Authorization (May 18, 2005)
- Statement in Support of H.R. 1544, Faster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Act (May 12, 2005)
- Statement on H.R. 418, the REAL ID Act (February 15, 2005)
- Statement in Support of S. 2845, Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (December 7, 2004)
- Regarding S.15 013 Project Bioshield Act of 2004 (July 14, 2004)
- Remarks on the Manzullo Amendment to H.R. 4567 (June 18, 2004)
- Remarks on the Markey/Shays Amendment to H.R. 4567 (June 18, 2004)
- Statement in Support Of H.J. Res. 83 (June 2, 2004)
- Statement Before the House of Representatives Special Order on Homeland Security (April 2, 2003)
- Statement in Support of the Creation of a Department of Homeland Security (November 13, 2002)
- Special Order in Support of H.Res. 559 (Continuity of Congress) (October 2, 2002)
- Statement in Support of HR 5007 (June 25, 2002)
- Special Order in Support of Increased Funding for Homeland Security (December 5, 2001)
- Regarding H.R. 802, the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act (March 22, 2001)
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