Press Releases
Dec 2, 2019
Langevin Statement on U.S. Navy Contract to Electric Boat for Virginia-class Submarines
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, released the following statement regarding the awarding of a $22.2 billion U.S. Navy contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat for the construction of nine fast-attack Virginia-class submarines.
Nov 27, 2019
Langevin Applauds Directive Requiring Federal Agencies to Have Vulnerability Disclosure Policies
Issues: Cybersecurity
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus and a senior member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, issued a statement regarding the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) draft binding operational directive entitled: “Develop and Publish a Vulnerability Disclosure Policy.”
Nov 26, 2019
Langevin, Fitzpatrick, Trone Urge Airlines to Make Travel Safer Ahead of Busy Holiday Season
Issues: Transportation
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.
Nov 26, 2019
Langevin Statement on the Dismissal of Navy Secretary Richard Spencer
Issues: Armed Services
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities (IETC), issued the following statement regarding the dismissal of Navy Secretary Richard Spencer:
Nov 22, 2019
Langevin, Thompson Introduce Bill to Strengthen Career Counseling in Middle and High Schools
In recognition of National Career Development Week, Congressmen Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA), co-chairs of the Congressional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, introduced the Counseling for Career Choice Act, bipartisan legislation that would make new investments in school counseling to better prepare students for educational and career opportunities.
Nov 20, 2019
Langevin Honors Lincoln Resident as “Angel in Adoption”
During a series of recent events highlighting November as National Adoption Month, Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) received the National Council for Adoption’s Friend of Adoption Award and acknowledged Rhode Island resident Ted Sullivan.
Nov 20, 2019
Langevin Names Victor Morente Communications Director
Issues: Rhode Island
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today announced that Victor Morente has joined his staff as Communications Director.
Nov 19, 2019
Langevin Votes to Fully Fund 2020 Census to Ensure Accurate Count
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) issued a statement after voting for the bill to fully fund the 2020 Census and keep the government open through December 20.
Nov 13, 2019
Nancy Beattie, Congressman Jim Langevin’s Director of Constituent Services, Honored with Public Service Award
Issues: Rhode Island
Beattie received the “Congressman John Joseph Moakley Award for Exemplary Public Service,” which is presented by the Greater Boston Federal Executive Board
Nov 7, 2019
Langevin Presents Military Awards to Son of Rhode Island World War II Veteran
Congressman Langevin presented Richard J. Moore, the son of the late United States Army Sergeant Technician 4th Grade Horace J. Moore, with his father’s military awards earned during World War II.
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