• LANGEVIN, JAMES R. HONORABLE
Experience: House: District 2, 2001-Present
Home State: Rhode Island
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $873,771Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: James 'Jim' R. Langevin
    Gender: Male
    Birth Date: 04/22/1964
    Birth Place: Warwick, RI
    Home City: Warwick, RI
    Religion: Roman Catholic

Education

    MPA, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 1994
    BA, Rhode Island College, 1990

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2000-present
    Democratic Regional Whip, New England, present
    Member, Democratic Whip Team, United States House of Representatives, 2006-2008
    Secretary of State, State of Rhode Island, 1994-2000
    Representative, Rhode Island State House of Representatives, 1988-1994
    Secretary, Rhode Island Constitutional Convention, 1986
    State Delegate, Rhode Island Constitutional Convention, 1986

Current Legislative Committees

    Armed Services, Member
    Homeland Security, Member
    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies, Member
    Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, Ranking Member
    Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Air Force Caucus
    Member, Bipartisan Congressional Pro-Life Caucus
    Member, Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus
    Co-Chair, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Commission on Cyber Security for the 44th Presidency
    Member, Coalition for Autism Research and Education Caucus
    Member, Coast Guard Caucus
    Member, Congressional Alzheimer's Task Force
    Member, Congressional Arts Caucus
    Member, Congressional Boating Caucus
    Member, Congressional Brain Injury Task Force
    Member, Congressional Career and Technical Education Caucus
    Member, Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues
    Member, Congressional Caucus on Community Health Centers
    Member, Congressional Coastal Caucus
    Co-Chair, Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus
    Member, Congressional Diabetes Caucus
    Member, Congressional Friends of Animals
    Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus
    Member, Congressional Internet Caucus
    Member, Congressional Pell Grant Caucus
    Member, Congressional Task Force on Tobacco and Health
    Member, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
    Member, Congressional Ukrainian Caucus
    Member, Congressional Universal Health Care Task Force
    Member, Democratic Israel Working Group
    Member, Expeditionary Forces Caucus
    Member, Firefighters Caucus
    Member, Hellenic Caucus
    Member, Home Health Working Group
    Member, Homeland Security Caucus
    Member, House Army Caucus
    Co-Founder, House Cybersecurity Caucus
    Member, House Navy/Marine Corps Caucus
    Member, House Working Group on Mental Illness
    Member, Law Enforcement Caucus
    Member, Medical Technology Caucus
    Member, National Security Interagency Reform Working Grouphe
    Member, Northeast-Midwest Congressional Caucus
    Member, Nursing Caucus
    Member, Older Americans Caucus
    Member, Portuguese-American Caucus
    Member, Public Broadcasting Caucus
    Member, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
    Member, Reserve Components Caucus
    Member, Sustainable Energy and Environmental Coalition
    Member, Water Infrastructure Caucus

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Board Member, American Red Cross of Rhode Island
    Board Member, Big Brothers of Rhode Island
    Former Cadet, Boy Scout Explorer Program, Warwick Police Department
    Board Member, Hope Alzheimer's Center
    Member, Knights of Columbus
    Member, Lions Club
    Board Member, Pari Independent Living
    Board Member, Rhode Island Shelter
    Member, Save the Bay
    Board Member, Tech Access
    Board Member, Warwick Shelter
Total: 1
Legislators Introduce Resolution Recognizing 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Washington, D.C. Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), co-founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, introduced a resolution yesterday to recognize the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark piece of civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.

07/29/2015
Chapincito Media
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Strongly Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Strongly Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Oppose
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Oppose
Total: 191
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
05/19/2017 H.R.2462 SAFE Bridges Act of 2017 05/19/2017 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
05/18/2017 H.R.2535 To amend title XXIX of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program under such title relating to lifespan respite care. 05/18/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
05/18/2017 H.Res.341 Recognizing the contributions of Defense laboratories to national security and supporting the designation of May 18, 2017, as the "Department of Defense Laboratory Day 2017". 05/18/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.  (All Actions)
05/11/2017 H.R.2413 Offshore WIND Act 05/11/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
05/01/2017 H.R.2270 PLUS Loan Disability Forgiveness Act 05/01/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.  (All Actions)
04/05/2017 H.R.1609 Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program Act of 2017 04/05/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
04/05/2017 H.R.1472 Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 04/05/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
03/23/2017 H.R.1049 Department of Defense Emergency Response Capabilities Database Enhancement Act of 2017 03/23/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.  (All Actions)
03/02/2017 H.R.1345 Protect Children from Theft Act of 2017 03/02/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
02/16/2017 H.Res.89 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent presidential elections and transfer of power in The Gambia, and for other purposes. 02/16/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.  (All Actions)
02/14/2017 H.Con.Res.24 Establishing a Joint Committee on Russian Interference in the 2016 Election and the Presidential Transition. 02/14/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Rules.  (All Actions)
02/01/2017 H.R.612 United States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2017 02/01/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  (All Actions)
11/30/2016 H.R.6408 Building Efficiently Act of 2016 11/30/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
11/30/2016 H.R.5843 United States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2016 11/30/2016 Received in the Senate.  (All Actions)
09/15/2016 H.R.6058 Offshore WIND Act 09/15/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
06/13/2016 H.R.3601 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7715 Post Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, as the "Melvoid J. Benson Post Office Building". 06/13/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-173. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
06/03/2016 H.R.5364 All Kids Matter Act 06/03/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.  (All Actions)
05/12/2016 H.Res.727 Supporting the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity. 05/12/2016 Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform  (All Actions)
04/28/2016 H.R.4911 Drone Operator Safety Act 04/28/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
02/03/2016 H.R.4356 Crackdown on Deadbeat Gun Dealers Act of 2016 02/03/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
Total: 2831
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
03/14/2014 H.R.4190 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services.
03/14/2014 H.R.2810 SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013
03/12/2014 H.J.Res.43 Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
03/12/2014 H.R.1814 EACH Act
03/11/2014 H.R.4188 Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act
02/11/2014 H.R.4045 First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
02/11/2014 H.R.4041 To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel.
03/06/2014 H.R.20 Government By the People Act of 2014
02/11/2014 H.R.3958 Healing Our Heroes Act
02/07/2014 H.R.4016 Quality Foster Care Services Act of 2014
03/06/2014 H.R.938 United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 Passed Yea
02/28/2014 H.R.3824 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act
02/26/2014 H.R.1010 Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013
02/21/2014 H.R.4065 Smartphone Theft Prevention Act
02/14/2014 H.R.4035 Access to Hearing Healthcare Act of 2014
02/03/2014 H.R.3310 ASSURE Act of 2013
01/27/2014 H.R.3643 Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act of 2013
01/24/2014 H.R.3793 Military Retirement Restoration Act
01/24/2014 H.R.3453 Putting Our Veterans Back to Work Act of 2013
01/22/2014 H.R.3461 Strong Start for America's Children Act of 2013
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