Apr 23, 2020
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in strong support of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. COVID-19 is a crisis with few parallels in world history. Yet I have been amazed by the resilience of my…
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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Feb 10, 2020
As co-chair of the Career and Technical Education Caucus, I rise to recognize National CTE Month. CTE programs, like those at the Genesis Center in my home State of Rhode Island, show the promise of economic opportunities for CTE students…
Jan 30, 2020
This week we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and honor Holocaust survivors and those who lost their lives during this terrible period of history. Horrible atrocities were visited upon millions of innocent…
Jan 15, 2020
As it outlines, people with disabilities already face significant barriers to competitive, integrated employment, and we cannot allow another barrier to remain in their way. Mr. Chair, I am proud to vote in favor of strengthening the Age…
Jan 15, 2020
I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his exceptional leadership in bringing this bill to the floor. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. Age is just a number. We hear that all the time…
Jan 13, 2020
Every young person needs a mentor, someone to provide real-life guidance as they navigate the challenging, formative years of youth. Mentoring is closely linked with positive behaviors, including school attendance, regular volunteering…
Dec 18, 2019
Our Nation was founded on certain principles: that government should be of, by, and for the people; that a system of three coequal branches of government would provide the checks and balances necessary to ensure the people's voices are…
Dec 11, 2019
I want to thank the gentleman for yielding, and I want to congratulate and thank Chairman Smith for his leadership on the House Armed Services Committee, as well as Ranking Member Thornberry. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support…
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…
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…
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…
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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