Oct 21, 2019
I couldn't agree with you more. We need to make sure that we can do that, and take the politics out of it.
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 26, 2019
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3722, the Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2019. Mr. Speaker, we are in the midst of a public health emergency that has devastated communities…
Sep 26, 2019
I thank the gentleman for yielding me the additional time. As I said before, the opioid epidemic is increasingly complex, with a number of factors driving the tragic increases in overdose. There is no silver bullet; rather, we need a…
Sep 25, 2019
we are proud to strongly support the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act, H.R. 1549, which was introduced in March by Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI).
Sep 24, 2019
Last week, I was proud to support the Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act. There is no better way to honor an educator, explorer, and trailblazer like Ms. McAuliffe than to educate the next generation of learners. The explosion of the…
Sep 12, 2019
Today I rise to celebrate the life of Marca Bristo, whose unyielding commitment to advancing disability rights improved the lives of millions. As the founder of Access Living and a leader of the National Council on Disability, the National…
Sep 11, 2019
The Atlantic Coast has never been a site of significant offshore drilling, and for good reason. In my home State of Rhode Island and all along the coast, we know the importance of these waters to tourism and to the fisheries that they…
Sep 11, 2019
I have said everything I need to say, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Langevin). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 5…
Sep 11, 2019
I thank the gentleman for his comments and his insights. I see that this amendment gets exactly the right information that we need. I am certainly not opposed to the gentleman's suggestion, and if at a later date he is going to offer such…
Sep 11, 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: Add at the end the following: SEC. 5. STUDYING THE IMPACTS OF OFFSHORE DRILLING ON COASTAL COMMUNITIES AND…
Sep 9, 2019
I am particularly thankful to my good friend Congressman Lynch from Massachusetts, my neighbor in New England.
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