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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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Dec 8, 2019

Will you approve full-rate production with Category 1 deficiencies still open?

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Nov 18, 2019

Unfortunately, we know that Russia succeeded in causing voters to lose confidence in the election system in 2016.

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Nov 18, 2019

There is certainly no greater responsibility we have than to protect our elections, if we are going to protect our democracy.

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Nov 18, 2019

As a co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth and a member of the Adoption Caucus, I rise to recognize National Adoption Month. Mr. Speaker, all children deserve the love and security of a family, but for the 125,000 youth…

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Nov 12, 2019

I am concerned this argument is delaying progress.

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Nov 12, 2019

A 5th generation fighter needs modern maintenance facilities.

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Nov 12, 2019

In schools across my home State of Rhode Island and across the country, career counselors provide students with the guidance they need to navigate their academic and career pathways. It is therefore critical that these counselors have…

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Nov 12, 2019

FRC East is the Navy's only depot dedicated to maintaining the F-35B and if need, the F-35C.

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Oct 29, 2019

In Rhode Island and across the country, the manufacturing industry employs Americans in high-paying, high- skilled jobs while driving innovation and bolstering our national defense. Unfortunately, manufacturers in my home State have…

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Oct 23, 2019

If only my colleague had actually read and understood the bill, he would know that it is an independent study. I think that would make a difference in how, perhaps, he felt about the bill. Madam Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman…

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Oct 23, 2019

May I inquire how much time I have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Rhode Island has 2 minutes remaining.

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Oct 23, 2019

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 28, insert after line 12 the following: SEC. 118. INDEPENDENT STUDY ON MEDIA LITERACY AND ONLINE…

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