| News Releases |
May 16, 2008
Langevin Votes No on Iraq War Funding, Yes to Help Veterans - Congressman Jim Langevin yesterday voted to force a change in the President’s Iraq war strategy, while providing much needed assistance to our returning troops. H.R. 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act for Fiscal Years 2008-2009, is now headed to the Senate without an amendment to provide funding for continuing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many Republicans voted “present” on the amendment, rather than “yea” or “nay,” which allowed anti-war Democrats to defeat the $162.5 billion in unrestricted emergency spending for Iraq and Afghanistan.
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May 16, 2008
DHS Announces Infrastructure Grants - Congressman Jim Langevin today announced $1.2 million in critical infrastructure grants for various agencies in Rhode Island. The Infrastructure Protection Activities (IPA) grant program works to strengthen security at ports and enhance transit, trucking and intercity bus systems. Funds provided will be used to prevent, protect against, respond to and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies.
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May 14, 2008
Langevin Helps Sow New Farm Bill - Congressman Jim Langevin today voted to support H.R. 2419 - the Farm Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2007. This $289 million Conference Report reauthorizes various federal agriculture, nutrition and conservation programs through Fiscal Year 2012. This measure passed by a vote of 318-106, a veto proof majority.
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| Floor Statements |
May 15, 2008
Statement on Supplemental Appropriations Act for Fiscal Years 2008-2009 -
Madam Speaker, today the House is addressing two of the most important issues facing our nation: the Iraq war and the poor state of our economy. We have the opportunity to force a change in our Iraq strategy while providing much-needed assistance to returning troops and Americans struggling to make ends meet.
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May 14, 2008
Statement on the Farm Bill -
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of HR 2419, the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007, better known as the Farm Bill. This measure, which reauthorizes federal agriculture and nutrition programs for five years, reflects Rhode Island’s priorities: protecting our farmers and surrounding environment and caring for the most vulnerable members of our society.
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May 6, 2008
Statement on Homeland Security Network Defense & Accountability Act of 2008 -
Madam Speaker, today we are introducing the Homeland Security Network Defense and Accountability Act of 2008, a bill designed to improve the cybersecurity posture of the Department of Homeland Security.
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