Press Releases
Jan 31, 2017
Langevin Statement on Nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for Supreme Court Justice
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released a statement in response to the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Jan 31, 2017
Langevin, Ratcliffe U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Legislation Passes House
Issues: Cybersecurity, Vote
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Reps. Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) and John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) that would strengthen cybersecurity collaboration between the United States and Israel.
Jan 31, 2017
Langevin Statement on Firing of Sally Yates
Issues: Immigration
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released a statement in response to the firing of Acting Attorney General Sally Yates.
Jan 30, 2017
House Democrats to Celebrate Diversity at Trump's Address to Congress
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) is asking colleagues to celebrate diversity and inclusion at the President’s address to a joint session of Congress on February 28.
Jan 27, 2017
Langevin Opposes Executive Order Blocking Refugee Resettlement
Issues: Immigration, International Human Rights
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released a statement in response to executive actions from President Donald Trump that would block entry into the United States by refugees.
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.
Jan 17, 2017
Langevin Statement on President-elect Trump’s Inauguration
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released a statement about President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Jan 13, 2017
Langevin Votes Against Legislation to Begin Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) voted in strong opposition to S.Con.Res. 3, the GOP budget proposal that begins the process of dismantling the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Jan 13, 2017
Langevin Statement on Waiver for Gen. James Mattis
Issues: Armed Services, Vote
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released a statement in response to approval of a legal exception allowing General James Mattis to move forward in the confirmation process as Secretary of Defense.
Jan 12, 2017
Langevin Offers Motion to Institute Trade Penalty for Russian Election Interference
Issues: Cybersecurity, Vote
The U.S. House failed to pass an amendment offered by Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) to increase scrutiny of Russian financial transactions in the wake of Putin’s election interference operation.
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