| News Releases |
October 3, 2008
Langevin Supports Extra Unemployment Benefits for Rhode Islanders - Congressman Jim Langevin joined a bipartisan majority today in voting for H.R. 6867, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act. The vote comes on the same day a new report indicates that 159,000 jobs were lost in September – the biggest decline since March of 2003. The bill passed by a vote of 368 to 28.
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October 3, 2008
Langevin Fights for Taxpayer Protection in Financial Rescue Bill - Congressman Jim Langevin joined a bipartisan majority today in voting for the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, a proposal for addressing the crisis in the financial markets. The bill passed by 263-171.
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September 29, 2008
Financial Rescue Bill Fails - Congressman Jim Langevin today voted for the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, a proposal for addressing the crisis in the financial markets. The bill failed to pass.
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| Floor Statements |
September 29, 2008
Statement on Emergency Economic Stabilization Act -
Madam Speaker, we’re here today with the unenviable task of considering H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. During this difficult economic crisis, I am proud of this Congress for coming together at a critical moment to reach a bipartisan compromise to rescue our financial markets and, indeed, our entire economy. However, no one is celebrating today about the tough decisions that had to be made.
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September 23, 2008
Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Statement -
Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 5244, the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act. As a cosponsor of this legislation, I believe it is a sensible approach to reforming major credit card abuses and improving consumer protections for cardholders.
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September 17, 2008
Statement Passing the ADA Amendments Act -
Madam Speaker, it is my honor to rise in support of S. 3406, the Senate-approved ADA Amendments Act of 2008. Passage of this bill will clear the way for the President’s signature and finally renew our promise to the American people that discrimination, in any form, will never be tolerated.
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