Dec 12, 2022
That kind of coordination is very important. It really needs to be seamless.
Jim Langevin
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James R. Langevin is a former U.S. Representative from Rhode Island, serving from January 3, 2001, to January 15, 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Langevin was the first quadriplegic to serve in the U.S. Congress, having been injured in a shooting accident at the age of 16. Throughout his tenure, he focused on issues such as cybersecurity, disability rights, and health care. Langevin served on several committees, including the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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April 17, 2023
The Air Carrier Access Amendments Act... will help make air travel more accessible for individuals with disabilities.
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by number of sources- I rise in strong support of H.R. 2701. This bill before us today funds critical intelligence activities that are vital to our national security. Of particular interest to me, it provides the resources for the foundational capabilities of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. As the recent cyberattacks against Google and U.S. networks have demonstrated, our information infrastructure is far more vulnerable than many realize. It is absolutely imperative that the United States strengthen its cyberdefenses to ensure government and commercial functions are protected and to improve our ability to attribute attacks and hold aggressors accountable. The intelligence community has begun this work, and the President has committed to developing a broad strategy to secure U.S. information networks. I applaud those efforts. In order to further foster cyberreadiness of our intelligence agencies, I offered an amendment requiring the administration to submit to Congress a plan for securing intelligence networks and determining whether we have the workforce we need to secure this vital part of cyberspace as well as the ability to recruit and retain the best and brightest in this field.5 sources2010govinfo.gov
- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act. As a cosponsor, I am certainly pleased that for the first time this bipartisan legislation will protect all children in schools from harmful uses of restraint and seclusion. The need for this legislation was highlighted by a recent GAO report that found hundreds of cases of schoolchildren being abused as a result of inappropriate uses of restraint and seclusion, often involving untrained staff. One of these cases included a locked isolation room in a school basement at a school in Rhode Island, my home State. This room was used to restrict a student who was deemed overly aggressive and another who showed undesirable behavior. Well, this bill will provide the proper guidance to ensure that our schools and educators are treating children appropriately. I have been a strong advocate in Congress to educate colleagues on the value that individuals with developmental disabilities can bring to society with the right system of support. The bill that's before us today represents an important step in ensuring that these children are treated fairly and given the opportunities they deserve to succeed in school.2 sources2010govinfo.gov
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Dec 12, 2022
I just joined the hearing. I was in the House Armed Services Committee mark-up, so just joined, and I will hold on questions for now.
Dec 8, 2022
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of this year's National Defense Authorization Act. I want to begin by thanking Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Rogers, and Ranking Member Banks for their leadership…
Nov 16, 2022
I have been working to improve air travel accessibility throughout my time in Congress.
Nov 16, 2022
We strongly support the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (ACAAA), H.R. 1696, which was introduced by Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI).
Nov 16, 2022
Overall, we must work to break down all barriers in our society so that people with disabilities can live more full and independent lives.
Nov 16, 2022
PVA urges Congress to make systemic improvements in air travel in the next FAA reauthorization by including the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act, which was introduced by Representative Langevin.
Nov 16, 2022
I want to thank you for your leadership of this committee but, in particular, your support and attention to people with disabilities.
Nov 16, 2022
Mobility and handling: That complex process, explained earlier by Congressman Langevin, is also a focus area of improvement.
Nov 16, 2022
For me, accessible air travel is a must. In fact, I can confidently say that without it, I would not be able to do my job effectively.
Nov 16, 2022
This issue is deeply personal for me, as you can imagine. I have been a wheelchair user ever since 1980.
Nov 16, 2022
For me, accessible air travel is a must, because without it, I would not be able to do my job effectively.
Nov 16, 2022
I want to give a special thank you to Representative Langevin for your testimony today, for being here, and for sharing your personal experiences with travel to help improve legislation to ensure that the experience is improved for all…
Nov 15, 2022
It has been the honor and privilege of a lifetime to serve the people of Rhode Island's Second Congressional District for the last 22 years. Together we have accomplished so much, from strengthening our national security and cybersecurity…
Nov 14, 2022
It has been a pleasure serving with everyone and I will miss the work and the people.
Nov 14, 2022
President Biden acknowledged that the United States lacks a comprehensive way to establish mandatory minimum cybersecurity requirements.
Oct 2, 2022
The best disinfectant really to combat antisemitism is sunlight and accountability.
Jul 29, 2022
I know the damage that guns can cause firsthand. When I was 16, an accidental gunshot severed my spinal cord and left me paralyzed. And yet, the damage caused by that gun pales in comparison to the destruction caused by assault weapons…
Jul 27, 2022
Yesterday marked the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. When I was 16 years old, an accidental gunshot left me permanently paralyzed. That was 1980, 10 years before the ADA was enacted into law. Then on July 26, 1990…
Jul 14, 2022
Earlier this week, I led my Democratic and Republican colleagues in introducing legislation to eliminate discrimination against parents and guardians with disabilities. Together with Representatives Bass, Bacon, Fitzpatrick, and Lawrence…
Jul 13, 2022
May I inquire how much time I have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Rhode Island has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.
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