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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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Sep 16, 2020

I think it is very important that if a technology is invented in America that is dual-use and which could be used for very bad things, there would be a moment of reflection as to whether that should be broadly released or kept more close…

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Aug 22, 2020

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Madam Speaker, Postmaster General DeJoy's attempts to push forward operational changes that delay the mail are simply unacceptable. My constituents depend on the U.S. Postal Service. In the past week…

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Jul 29, 2020

It was one of the highlights of my 20 years in Congress to be a part of this effort.

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Jul 29, 2020

It helps both government and private sector to grow the size of the cyber workforce pie.

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Jul 24, 2020

30 years ago this Sunday, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law and ushered in a new era of equality and justice for people with disabilities. This law was ushered through Congress with the great…

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Jul 22, 2020

From the moment I arrived in Congress, the aura of John Lewis loomed large. He will rightfully be remembered as a giant of the civil rights movement and the conscience of the Congress. To me, though, he will always be remembered as a man…

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Jul 16, 2020

I had the privilege of serving on the Solarium Commission with the witnesses testifying here today, and I can honestly say that working on our report was one of the highlights of my Congressional career.

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Jul 16, 2020

The Cyberspace Solarium Commission report cannot fix all of the challenges that we face in cyber space. But it does chart a bold course, and it does not shy away from the trade-offs we will need to make to decisively improve our…

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Jul 16, 2020

I can honestly say that working on a report was one of the highlights of my Congressional career

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Jul 16, 2020

We need to act, and act now, to change that dynamic and get ahead of the curve.

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Jul 16, 2020

the commission calls for reinvigorating civics education to help Americans rediscover our shared values

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Jul 16, 2020

Thank you for your leadership on the Solarium Commission. Both you and Senator King made a great team in co-chairing the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.

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