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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 24, 2019

I have often joined my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to boost resources for family caregivers taking care of a child or adult with special needs.

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Jun 24, 2019

I urge you to renew the investment and enact a five-year reauthorization before it expires on September 30th.

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Jun 18, 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 245, line 5, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $2,000,000)''. Page 247, line 17, after the…

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Jun 18, 2019

I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close. I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Chair, first of all, I want to thank Chairman Visclosky and Ranking Member Calvert for their comments and their support and for their hard…

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Jun 18, 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 246, line 18, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $10,000,000)''. Page 247, line 17, after…

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Jun 18, 2019

I have no further speakers, and I will close by just thanking Chairman Visclosky and Ranking Member Calvert for their work on the Defense Subcommittee portion of this package and for their commitment to our national defense. As I said, I…

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Jun 12, 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 87, line 12, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $4,500,000)''. Page 90, line 6…

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Jun 3, 2019

In the wake of yet another tragedy, I rise to recognize the month of June as National Gun Violence Awareness Month. On Friday, yet another 12 people lost their lives to gun violence, this time in Virginia Beach. Twelve more families were…

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May 20, 2019

I know my time has expired. But, you know, you are right on point.

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May 20, 2019

We also need to include certification programs so that they can get the entry-level jobs in cybersecurity.

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May 20, 2019

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of Stronger CAPTA, which includes provisions from the Safe Home Act, which is bipartisan legislation I introduced with Representative Don Bacon. These provisions…

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May 20, 2019

It is really how do we grow the pie.

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