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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Feb 26, 2018

We must end this moral outrage that is bankrupting American families, particularly those that are most vulnerable.

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Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Feb 26, 2018

Mr. Speaker, no one should experience what the students of Parkland, Florida, did last week. My heart breaks for that community, for the lives of the lost, for those who were injured, and for the families that were affected. No family…

Congressional Record · 2018-02-26
Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Feb 15, 2018

Mr. Chairman, again, I urge support of my amendment. The whole point of this amendment is to remove the notice and cure provision. Again, the ADA law has been around for nearly three decades now. People should be proactive about…

Congressional Record · 2018-02-15
Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Feb 15, 2018

Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Rhode Island will be postponed. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. Foster The CHAIR. It…

Congressional Record · 2018-02-15
Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Feb 15, 2018

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I rise, again, in opposition to this amendment. While I thank the gentleman from California for stressing the importance of providing opportunities for places of public…

Congressional Record · 2018-02-15
Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Feb 15, 2018

Mr. Chairman, again, while I appreciate my colleague's attempt to find somewhat of a common ground on this issue, it does not address the underlying problem. The issue of the ADA being around for 30 years--it is well-known now. People are…

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Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Feb 15, 2018

Mr. Chairman, I proudly yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from New York (Mr. Nadler), who is the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee.

Congressional Record · 2018-02-15
Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Feb 15, 2018

Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I am offering this amendment with my colleague and fellow Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus co-chair, Representative Gregg Harper. I want to mention that it is the only…

Congressional Record · 2018-02-15
Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Feb 15, 2018

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, strike line 19 and all that follows through page 6, line 2. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House…

Congressional Record · 2018-02-15
Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Feb 15, 2018

Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act. This misguided piece of legislation is being sold to my colleagues and the American public as a measure that will help people with disabilities, help…

Congressional Record · 2018-02-15
Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Feb 14, 2018

Today, that demand and reliance has not decreased.

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Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Feb 14, 2018

After 17 years, the global counterterrorism fight is by no means over.

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Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Feb 14, 2018

We must be prepared for future activities and conflicts in which potential adversaries have made gains in technologies.

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Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Feb 14, 2018

Thank you, Madam Chair. Secretary West, section 922 of the FY 2017 NDAA focused on solidifying and strengthening the roles and responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict to…

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Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Feb 14, 2018

Mr. Speaker, as the first quadriplegic elected to Congress, I am here today not just as a Member of Congress, but as someone here with a disability--and, I hope, providing a voice for so many in our country who also have disabilities--to…

Congressional Record · 2018-02-14