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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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
As a proud member of the LGBTQ Equality Caucus, I rise in strong support of the Equality Act, a bill championed by my good friend and fellow Rhode Islander, Congressman David Cicilline. Mr. Speaker, every person deserves to be treated…
I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I hope that I won't take the whole 3 minutes. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 312, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act. This bill will have enormous impacts on…
I rise during National Infrastructure Week to highlight the importance of investing in a skilled infrastructure workforce. Rebuilding our Nation's infrastructure will require more than investments in bridges, roads, and waterways. It will…
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, insert after line 5 the following: SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) On October 24…
I just want to, in reference to the gentleman from Oregon's comments, state that the plans under the Obama administration were supposed to be very short in duration, for a 3- month period, while individuals sought more comprehensive…
As co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, I rise to recognize May as National Foster Care Month. Mr. Speaker, it is time to bring front and center the more than 400,000 youth in our foster care system across the…
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