Press Releases

Dec 4, 2012

Langevin Denounces Senate Vote Against Encouraging Disability Rights Worldwide

Congressman Jim 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.

Dec 4, 2012

Langevin Applauds URI for Winning $200K Agricultural Grant

The grant from the United States Department of Agriculture will provide risk management and crop insurance education for Rhode Island growers.

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.

Nov 27, 2012

RI Congressional Delegation Announces $218,000 in Grants from the National Endowment for the Arts for Local Organizations

Issues: Education

The funding will support the Rhode Island arts community and organizations that offer arts education to Rhode Island residents.

Nov 26, 2012

RI Hosts Foster Youth Caucus Nationwide Listening Tour

Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA), co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, and Rhode Island Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline met with state officials, advocates, parents and youth today to discuss efforts to improve national policy.

Nov 21, 2012

Langevin Statement On Middle East Ceasefire Agreement

Issues: Armed Services

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) issued the following statement today about the ceasefire agreement reached by Israel and Hamas.

Nov 19, 2012

Langevin Presents Long-Overdue Purple Heart to Westerly Family

A Rhode Island World War II hero, who gave his life during the famous Battle of the Bulge, was honored posthumously today at the office of Congressman Langevin, who presented his son with a Purple Heart.

Nov 16, 2012

Langevin Statement on Violence in Israel

Issues: Armed Services

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) issued the following statement today about the continued violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip.

Nov 16, 2012

Langevin Pressing for Legislation to Improve Voting Systems

Langevin is the original co-sponsor of HR 6590, the Fair, Accurate, Secure and Timely (FAST) Voting Act of 2012, introduced with Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA).

Nov 15, 2012

RIEMA Announces FEMA Assistance for Washington and Newport Counties

Rhode Islanders who live in Newport or Washington Counties and sustained damages or losses from Hurricane Sandy can now register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to determine eligibility for assistance.

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