Press Releases
Oct 27, 2019
Langevin Statement on Death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
Issues: Armed Services
Congressman Langevin released a statement regarding the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Oct 25, 2019
Langevin Statement on Defense Department’s Announcement of JEDI Contract Award
Issues: Armed Services
Congressman Langevin issued a statement regarding the Department of Defense’s Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) contract award announcement.
Oct 24, 2019
Langevin Votes to Combat Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections
The SHIELD Act includes Langevin’s amendment to commission a study of Americans’ media literacy skills.
Oct 22, 2019
Langevin Applauds FAA Decision to Include Opioid Overdose Reversal Drugs On Board Airplanes
The FAA’s decision follows Langevin’s call to carry naloxone on passenger aircraft.
Oct 17, 2019
Langevin Statement on Passing of Chairman Elijah Cummings
Congressman Langevin issued a statement regarding the passing of Chairman Elijah Cummings of Maryland.
Oct 16, 2019
Langevin Statement on Bipartisan House Vote to Condemn President Trump’s Actions in Syria
Issues: Armed Services
Congressman Langevin issued a statement on House passage of H.J. Res. 77, a bipartisan resolution opposing the President’s decision to allow Turkey to conduct military operations in northern Syria.
Oct 16, 2019
Cicilline, Langevin Bill Honoring Elizabeth Buffum Chace Passed By U.S. House
Issues: Rhode Island
The House of Representatives voted to passed legislation to dedicate the Central Falls Post Office to Elizabeth Buffum Chace, an outspoken leader of the abolitionist and women’s suffrage movements in Rhode Island.
Oct 15, 2019
Langevin Applauds Introduction of House Democrats’ Bill to Lower Cost of College
Issues: Education
The College Affordability Act includes two provisions authored by Langevin to address shortage of English learner teachers and provide loan forgiveness for parents of disabled students.
Oct 15, 2019
Langevin, Chu, Ruiz Introduce Bill to Strengthen Health Insurance Market
Issues: Health Care
Congressman Langevin announced the introduction of the Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act in order to help reduce premiums for people who do not get their health insurance through an employer.
Oct 11, 2019
Langevin Introduces Bill to Combat Disinformation and Foreign Interference in U.S. Political Process
Congressman Langevin introduced the Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act, a bill to strengthen media literacy and disinformation education.
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