More on Transportation

Sep 17, 2020

Langevin, Cicilline, Johnson, Introduce Stopgap Measure to Continue Transportation Projects During the Pandemic

Congressmen Jim Langevin (D-RI), David Cicilline (D-RI), and Dusty Johnson (R-SD), have introduced the Highways Coronavirus Relief Act, bipartisan legislation to temporarily increase the amount the federal government contributes to federal highway projects.

Aug 12, 2020

RI Delegation Delivers $8.9M to Upgrade RIPTA Bus Fleet

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will be able to upgrade its bus fleet thanks to a new federal grant that was secured with the help of U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin and David Cicilline.

Jul 31, 2020

Langevin Statement on Passage of Government Funding Package That Prioritizes National Defense, Uplifts Families and Communities

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today voted in favor of H.R. 7617, a $1.3 trillion “minibus” appropriations package.

Jul 1, 2020

Key Langevin Provisions Included in Sweeping $1.5 Trillion House Infrastructure Package

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), today voted in support of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, sweeping legislation that will invest more than $1.5 trillion to rebuild and enhance America’s infrastructure.

Jun 16, 2020

RI Wins Landmark $65 Million Federal Grant to Overhaul Route 146

Congressmen Jim Langevin joined RI's Congressional Delegation to announce that the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has been awarded a landmark $65 million federal grant to overhaul Route 146.

Mar 19, 2020

Langevin, Katko, Titus Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Transportation Access for Individuals with Disabilities

Representatives Jim Langevin (D-RI) has introduced the Disability Access to Transportation Act, bipartisan legislation to expand transportation access for individuals with disabilities.

Mar 9, 2020

Langevin Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Nation’s Infrastructure Workforce

Congressional leaders introduced bipartisan legislation to bolster the nation’s infrastructure workforce.

Feb 28, 2020

Langevin, Thompson Introduce Legislation to Boost Transportation Workforce Training

Congressmen Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA), co-chairs of the Congressional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, today introduced the Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act to boost transportation workforce training opportunities offered at community and technical colleges across the nation.

Nov 26, 2019

Langevin, Fitzpatrick, Trone Urge Airlines to Make Travel Safer Ahead of Busy Holiday Season

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) was joined by Congressman Brian Fitzpartrick (R-PA) and Congressman David Trone (D-MD) in issuing joint letters urging airlines to carry opioid overdose medication, such as naloxone, to make air travel safer.

Sep 13, 2019

Congressional Delegation, State Officials Celebrate $60.3 Million Federal Grant to Upgrade Northbound Providence Viaduct

Congressman Langevin helped secure the funding which comes from a grant program created by Sen. Whitehouse to meet RI’s needs for large-scale infrastructure projects.

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