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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.
Tonight we cast a vote to address one of our Nation's greatest unsolved challenges, and that is solving our Nation's health care crisis. This Congress is being given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fix a broken health care system that…
I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his outstanding work on this important bill. I rise in strong support of H.R. 2847, the HIRE Act, which will strengthen our economy by limiting job loss and creating new employment opportunities…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act. As a cosponsor, I am certainly pleased that for the first time this bipartisan legislation will protect all children in…
I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his leadership on the Intelligence Committee. Madam Chair, I rise in strong support of H.R. 2701. This bill before us today funds critical intelligence activities that are vital to our national…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 4626, the Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act, which will finally require the health insurance industry to comply with the same Federal…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Amendment No. 12 offered by Mr. Langevin: Page 21, line 25, insert ``, including recommendations on the…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Chair, I rise today in strong support of the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009. I'd like to thank Chairman Lipinski and also Chairman Gordon for their efforts in bringing this important bill to…
I would just again reiterate the fact that we have some incredibly talented and dedicated men and women who work within the Federal Government already that are working day in and day out to protect what is a critical national asset, and…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of the seven CIA officers and contractors who gave their lives in the line of duty during the December 30 bombing of a CIA base in…
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