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.
Sep 9, 2019
I am particularly thankful to my good friend Congressman Lynch from Massachusetts, my neighbor in New England.
Jul 25, 2019
Tomorrow we celebrate the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a groundbreaking civil rights law that has improved the lives of millions across the Nation, including my own. However, the fight for equality and inclusion…
Jul 24, 2019
On my staff, I am indebted to my health and disabilities LA Katie Lee and also Todd Adams, my Chief of Staff, who has been intimately involved in these issues for more years than he probably would like to admit. I also want to thank again…
Jul 24, 2019
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I thank both the chairman and the ranking member of the committee and the sponsors of this important piece of legislation. I am proud to rise in support of the Autism CARES reauthorization…
Jul 24, 2019
I want to thank the gentleman for yielding and his important leadership on this bill and on the committee. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 2035, the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019, legislation that I…
Jul 24, 2019
Last week we passed out of committee the Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act, sponsored by Mr. Langevin.
Jul 22, 2019
Legislation be introduced and swiftly enacted to address all gaps in meeting the civil rights obligations to people with disabilities impacted by disasters.
Jul 22, 2019
Immediately after the GAO report was released, two bipartisan, bicameral bills were introduced by Senator Robert Casey, Senator Susan Collins, Congressman James Langevin, Congressman Chris Smith, Congresswoman Donna Shalala, and…
Jul 17, 2019
I am a Congressman in no small part due to civil rights legislation: the ADA that passed 29 years ago next week. Inclusivity is not abstract to me. Diversity is not just a buzzword. This weekend, our Nation confronted bigotry and…
Jul 11, 2019
May I inquire how much time remains on both sides. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Rhode Island has 2 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Virginia has 45 seconds remaining.
Jul 11, 2019
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of this en bloc package, and I would also like to speak in favor of en bloc package No. 10, which includes four of my amendments. The first would mandate that the…
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