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Congressman Langevin Votes to Protect Families From Dangerous ‘Forever Chemicals’

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today voted in favor of H.R. 2467, the PFAS Action Act, to protect families from toxic per- and poly- fluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals. Also known as “forever chemicals,” PFAS chemicals bioaccumulate in humans, leading to adverse health effects like cancer, infertility, impaired child development, high cholesterol, and thyroid disease. H.R. 2467 passed the House 241-183. PFAS chemicals can[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — July 22, 2021 — 0 comments — United States Congress

Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Secures $546,710 to Defend High-Risk Nonprofits Against Violent Attack

U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today announced that seven high-risk, Rhode Island nonprofit organizations will be receiving funding to harden and upgrade their physical security to defend against violent attack. Funded by the Department of Homeland Security’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program, these grants will help nonprofits support and integrate preparedness activities with[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — July 21, 2021 — 0 comments — United States Congress

Congressmen Cicilline & Takano Introduce Resolution Apologizing for Treatment of LGBT Members of Civil Service and Armed Forces

Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Chair U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) and Co-Chair U.S. Congressman Mark Takano (CA-41) introduced a resolution today to acknowledge and apologize for the mistreatment of and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals who served the United States in the Armed Forces, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service. “Our government[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — July 21, 2021 — 0 comments — United States Congress

Rhode Island Congressman David Cicilline (D1): The Weekly Update

U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) spoke with Mike Emanuel on CNN this afternoon. Click the following image to watch Cicilline’s interview in full. Excerpts of Cicilline’s remarks are embedded below. “The administration is approaching this in exactly the right way – really focusing on the underlying reasons for migration, understanding what’s happening in the region that’s contributing to that, and helping[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — July 5, 2021 — 0 comments — United States Congress

David Cicilline (RI 1): Chair Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial & Administrative Law Delivers 3 Statements On Legislation HR3843 HR3460 HR3849

Cicilline Opening Statement for Markup of H.R. 3843, the “Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021” Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Before I turn to the historic bipartisan legislation the Committee will consider today, I want to take a moment to reflect on the comprehensive and painstaking investigative and oversight work that the Subcommittee completed over the past two years. By[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — June 27, 2021 — 0 comments — United States Congress

Langevin Votes to Restore Environmental Protections Limiting Methane Emissions: Reversing Trump Decision to Gut Pollution Standards

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today voted for S.J. Res. 14, a Joint Resolution to reinstate key environmental protections limiting methane emissions and roll back President Trump’s decision to eliminate standards for the oil and gas industry. Supported by Democrats and Republicans, S.J. Res. 14 seeks to restore Obama-era pollution standards contained in the Clean Air Act. The House passed the resolution[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — June 25, 2021 — 0 comments — United States Congress

Cicilline Remarks On Repealing Authorization For Use Of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution Of 2002 (H.R. 256 AUMF)

U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) spoke on the House floor today during debate on repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (H.R. 256). A video of Cicilline’s remarks can be viewed by clicking the image below. A transcript is embedded at the end of this email. David N. Cicilline Repealing AUMF[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — June 15, 2021 — 0 comments — United States Congress

Video/Statement: Cicilline, Langevin, McKee Pushing For Stronger Federal Investments In Child Care

American Families Plan Invests Nearly $450 Billion In Child Care, Universal Pre-K U.S. Congressmen David N. Cicilline (RI-01) and James Langevin (RI-02) held a press conference Friday morning with Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee to underscore the importance of federal investments in child care for growing Rhode Island’s economy from the bottom up and the middle out. Cicilline and Langevin[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — June 13, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics, United States Congress

House Lawmakers Release Anti-Monopoly Agenda for “A Stronger Online Economy: Opportunity, Innovation, Choice”

Bipartisan legislation will restore competition to digital marketplace and rein in largest tech platforms Led by Antitrust Subcommittee Chairman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) and Antitrust Subcommittee Ranking Member Ken Buck (CO-04), House lawmakers today announced their bipartisan legislative agenda to expand opportunities for consumers, workers, and small business owners by holding unregulated Big Tech monopolies accountable for anti-competitive conduct. “The[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — June 13, 2021 — 0 comments — United States Congress

Rhody Congressman Langevin Weighs In On Ransomware & Cybersecurity: Talks Russia & Sanctions! Challenges CEO On CISA

Coalition Reporter Pat Ford ran into Rhode Island Congressman Jim Langevin (D2) at The Genesis Center in Providence, Rhode Island, and took the opportunity to discuss the latest ransomware attacks on American companies. The Congressman is a member of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission and co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, Congressman Langevin Issued The Following Statement Challenging[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — June 12, 2021 — 0 comments — United States Congress