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James 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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Jun 16, 2021

I think it is a mistake to be abandoning railgun.

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Jun 14, 2021

I just want to say, I think that that decision from the last administration should be reevaluated.

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Jun 14, 2021

I'm really pleased that both the Columbia- and Virginia-class submarine programs received full funding.

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Jun 9, 2021

We need to focus heavily on a workforce development especially where we have significant gaps.

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Jun 9, 2021

In your testimony regarding LEU research, you indicated that the NNSA is continuing to look at the viability of LEU.

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Jun 9, 2021

The President's budget request included an additional $700 million for the Columbia above the expected fiscal year 2021 estimates due to an updated cost estimate assessment and a program evaluation review.

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Jun 7, 2021

Just on your question, Ms. Costello, I wasn't clear on the answer. So how much time are we set back by the Air Force One program right now? Is it significant?

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May 26, 2021

As Representative Langevin said, public events, such as hearings and markups, need to be accessible, particularly to the deaf community.

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May 26, 2021

The Supreme Court Olmstead decision, for example, that people with disabilities have a right to live actively, independently in their communities.

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May 26, 2021

the automatic door openers. As you and I both know, those doors can be quite heavy, some of them.

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May 26, 2021

I look forward to further discussions on the topic and others.

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May 26, 2021

You are spot on, on that comment.

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