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Jul 12, 2019

Langevin Votes to Prevent War With Iran, Pass National Defense Authorization Act

Congressman Langevin issued a statement after voting in favor the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 220-197.

Jun 19, 2019

Langevin Votes for $983 Billion Government Funding Package

The “minibus” appropriations package includes the fiscal year 2020 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; Defense; State; and Energy and Water appropriations bills.

Jun 13, 2019

Langevin Votes to Advance Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act

Congressman Langevin voted to advance H.R. 2500, the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to the full House of Representatives after a day-long committee markup.

Jun 6, 2019

In Normandy, Langevin and Whitehouse Honor RI WWII Veterans on 75th D-Day Anniversary

Heroic actions of Allied forces on June 6, 1944 began liberation of Nazi-occupied Europe.

Jun 5, 2019

Langevin Joins Bipartisan Delegation to Normandy for 75th Anniversary of D-Day

The delegation is being led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).

Jun 3, 2019

Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee Mark Summary for H.R.2500 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

Led by Chairman Langevin, the Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities released their proposals for the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

May 19, 2019

Saunderstown Post Office Dedicated in Memory of Fallen Army Captain Matthew J. August

A formal dedication ceremony was held today designating the facility of the post office located at 20 Ferry Road in Saunderstown as the “Captain Matthew J. August Post Office.”

May 18, 2019

Langevin Presents Silver Star and Other Military Decorations to Rhode Island Vietnam Veteran

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) delivered a Silver Star and several other military decorations to Chief Warrant Officer Two James Bowen, United States Army, Retired for his service during the Vietnam War.

May 9, 2019

Langevin Statement on Trump’s Nomination of Patrick Shanahan to be Secretary of Defense

Congressman Langevin released a statement regarding President Trump’s announcement that he is nominating Acting Secretary Patrick Shanahan to be the next United States Secretary of Defense.

May 2, 2019

Langevin Votes to Keep U.S. in Paris Climate Agreement

Congressman Langevin voted for the Climate Action Now Act, a bill that prohibits the Trump Administration from following through on its stated intent to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement.

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