More on Transportation

Jun 7, 2018

Langevin Opposes Rescissions Package Cutting Children’s Health Funding

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released a statement after opposing the $15 billion Republican rescissions package, which passed the House by a vote of 210-206.

Apr 27, 2018

Langevin Supports Legislation to Protect Air Travelers

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) voted to strengthen the rights of airline passengers, including those with disabilities, and to continue to improve air safety.

Mar 7, 2018

$20 Million TIGER Grant will Accelerate Efforts to Improve Route 37

As part of its continuing effort to fix our bridges and roads, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has targeted Route 37, which connects Cranston and Warwick, for major improvements and repairs.

Aug 4, 2017

Langevin, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Protect Aircraft from Drones

This week, U.S. Representative Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the Drone Operator Safety Act, a bill to help protect American air traffic from the misuse of drones

May 16, 2017

Langevin Introduces Bill to Invest $2.75 Billion in Fixing Structurally Deficient Bridges, Creating Jobs

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) introduced the Strengthen and Fortify Existing (SAFE) Bridges Act.

May 15, 2017

Langevin, Whitehouse Highlight Bill to Invest $170 Million in Fixing RI Bridges, Creating Jobs

Congressman Jim Langevin and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse called on Congress to pass the Strengthen and Fortify Existing (SAFE) Bridges Act.

Feb 28, 2017

Langevin Statement on Trump’s Address to Congress

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) issued the a statement in response to President Trump’s first address to a joint session of Congress.

Jan 26, 2017

Langevin Voices Opposition to Charlestown Rail Realignment

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) sent a letter to the Federal Railroad Administration opposing the current proposal for realigning tracks in Washington County, as part of the Northeast Corridor Future “NEC Future” Tier 1 plan.

Jul 27, 2016

RI Wins $13.1M Federal TIGER Grant for Pawtucket, Central Falls Rail Station

Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation announced a $13.1 million federal boost for building a new commuter rail station long-sought by Pawtucket and Central Falls.

Apr 12, 2016

Langevin Introduces Whitehouse Companion Bill on Drone Safety

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) introduced the Drone Operator Safety Act, legislation that would impose criminal penalties for the unsafe operation of unmanned aircraft.

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