Press Releases
Feb 13, 2013
Langevin Urges Support for Career and Technical Education
Speaking on the House Floor today to recognize February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) called on his colleagues to increase funding for the Perkins Act, which funds CTE programs.
Feb 12, 2013
Langevin Statement on State of the Union
Congressman Jim Langevin (RI-2), who spearheaded an effort to give people affected by gun violence a voice at the State of the Union, applauded the President’s strong stance on strengthening gun laws.
Feb 12, 2013
Langevin Statement on Cybersecurity Executive Order
Issues: Cybersecurity
Congressman Jim Langevin (RI-2) released the following statement in reaction to the Executive Order on Cybersecurity signed before the President’s State of the Union.
Feb 12, 2013
Americans Affected by Gun Violence Send Message ahead of State of the Union
Members of Congress advocating for new gun safety laws, with support from Mayors Against Illegal Guns, are providing people affected by gun violence the opportunity to tell their stories as guests at tonight’s State of the Union address.
Feb 7, 2013
Langevin and Cicilline Support Guns Task Force Policy Principles
Congressmen Jim Langevin (D-RI) and David N. Cicilline (D-RI) today joined Chair Mike Thompson (D-CA) in releasing the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force’s comprehensive policy principles designed to reduce gun violence.
Feb 6, 2013
Langevin Statement against Postal Service Ending Saturday Delivery
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement expressing his opposition to today’s announcement by the United States Postal Service that it plans to end Saturday mail delivery as of this August.
Feb 5, 2013
Awaiting Executive Order, Langevin Urges President to Emphasize Cyber in State of the Union
Issues: Cybersecurity
One week prior to the State of the Union address, Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) wrote to President Obama today, asking that he underscore the urgency with which we must respond to cybersecurity threats when he speaks to the nation.
Jan 29, 2013
Langevin Holds First Burrillville Community Day
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) extended his tradition of Congressional Community Days to Burrillville with a series of stops in the town, which became part of the Second Congressional District during last year’s redistricting process.
Jan 29, 2013
Langevin Opposes Plan to Suspend Exeter Job Corps Enrollment
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) is asking the U.S. Department of Labor to reconsider its decision to suspend enrollment at Job Corps Centers throughout the country.
Jan 26, 2013
Langevin Praises Gun Control Rallies In DC And RI
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) applauded the thousands of people who rallied in Washington and Rhode Island today to keep the pressure up for sensible gun safety laws.
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