More on International Human Rights

Dec 14, 2012

Langevin, McCaul Support U.S. Opposition to Attempted International Internet Regulation

The Congressmen commended the US stance in opposition to a telecommunications treaty being negotiated at the World Conference on International Telecommunications in Dubai that would boost efforts to stifle Internet freedom around the world.

Dec 4, 2012

Langevin Denounces Senate Vote Against Encouraging Disability Rights Worldwide

Langevin expressed major disappointment today when the Senate failed to ratify the treaty, which seeks to extend many of the principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act to people with disabilities around the world and to Americans.

Nov 29, 2012

Langevin Urges Support of Equal Rights Treaty for Disabled People around the World

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement today asking the Senate to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Sep 12, 2012

Langevin Statement on Attack in Libya

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement in response to the attack on the American consulate in Benghazi that killed U.S. Ambassador to Libya John Christopher Stevens and three other Americans.

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