Press Releases

Feb 11, 2015

Langevin Statement on President's Request for New AUMF

Issues: Armed Services, Iraq and Afghanistan

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) issued a statement in response to President Obama’s request for a new Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

Feb 7, 2015

Langevin and Whitehouse Attend Munich Security Conference

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) are among those in attendance at the annual Munich Security Conference, a forum on international security challenges established in 1963.

Jan 26, 2015

Langevin Statement on the Strengthening Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act

Issues: Children and Families, Vote

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) submitted a statement for the record regarding H.R. 469, the Strengthening Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act.

Jan 26, 2015

With Winter Storm Juno Approaching, Delegation Requests Federal Emergency Declaration for RI

Rhode Island's Congressional delegation is urging President Obama to make federal assistance available to Rhode Island, if requested, to support emergency operations and recovery due to the blizzard conditions.

Jan 26, 2015

Langevin to Visit North Kingstown Businesses

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) will spend the afternoon in North Kingstown on January 29 to meet with the leadership team of Hexagon Metrology at Quonset Business Park and more than a dozen member businesses involved in The Hive coworking facility.

Jan 22, 2015

Langevin Announces 2015 High School Art Competition

Issues: Rhode Island

For the 15th consecutive year, Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) is hosting the Rhode Island Second Congressional District High School Art Competition.

Jan 21, 2015

LIHEAP Heating Assistance Program to Receive Additional $300 Million

Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline applauded the announcement that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is receiving an additional $300 million in federal funds.

Jan 20, 2015

Langevin Statement on President Obama's State of the Union Address

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) issued a statement in response to President Obama’s 2015 State of the Union address.

Jan 18, 2015

Langevin Statement on the Passing of Sister Ann Keefe

Issues: Rhode Island

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released a statement in response to the passing of Sister Ann Keefe.

Jan 15, 2015

Langevin Invites Elorza to State of the Union

Issues: Rhode Island

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) has invited Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza to join him at this year’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, January 20.

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