Press Releases
Apr 28, 2015
Langevin Introduces Bill to Protect Adopted Children
Issues: Foster Youth
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) introduced the “Protecting Adopted Children Act” with the bipartisan support of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA).
Apr 24, 2015
Reed, Whitehouse & Langevin Announce $628,000 in Funding for the Johnston Fire Department & the Rhode Island Fire Academy
Issues: Rhode Island
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Jim Langevin announced over $628,000 in federal grant funding for the Johnston Fire Department and the Rhode Island Fire Academy.
Apr 23, 2015
Langevin Amendment Passes as Part of National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act
Issues: Cybersecurity, Vote
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) voted in support of the NCPAA, the second piece of cybersecurity legislation to pass the House in two days.
Apr 22, 2015
Langevin Applauds Passage of Cybersecurity Legislation
Issues: Cybersecurity, Vote
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) offered his support for H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, which passed the House by a vote of 307-116.
Apr 22, 2015
Langevin Joins Senator Murray to Introduce Legislation to Support Military Caregivers
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) joined Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) to introduce the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act, legislation that would improve services and support for family caregivers of military service members and veterans.
Apr 21, 2015
Langevin Statement on House Cyber Week 2015
Issues: Cybersecurity
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) delivered a statement on the House floor highlighting the importance of cybersecurity legislation and urging the Senate to act swiftly on the issue.
Apr 21, 2015
Langevin Statement on Fast Track for TPP
Issues: Economy and Jobs, Energy & Environment, International Human Rights
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) issued a statement in response to the introduction of legislation that would give the administration fast-track authority to negotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement.
Apr 14, 2015
Langevin Statement on Equal Pay Day
Issues: Children and Families
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) highlighted the gender wage gap on the House floor.
Apr 13, 2015
Langevin Statement on Providence College Hockey Championship
Issues: Rhode Island
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) took to the House floor to congratulate Friars on their first ever championship.
Apr 8, 2015
Whitehouse, Langevin, and Cicilline Lead Economic Development Administration Head on Tour of Rhode Island
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) joined U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Jay Williams for part of Whitehouse's day-long tour of Rhode Island.
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