Congressman Jim Langevin today again voiced his support for housing legislation that is designed to keep families in their homes and stabilize the housing market. Today’s legislation builds upon a similar bill passed by the House in May and now includes compromise language negotiated with the Senate, in addition to provisions creating an independent agency to regulate Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Bank System, and providing authority to the Treasury Department in the event federal financial intervention is required to stabilize the institutions.

New Legislation Would Get Tough on Rampant Speculation in Energy Markets

Congressman Jim Langevin will preside over a field hearing on Tuesday, July 22, that is expected to explore where Rhode Island and the nation are when it comes to responding to a biological threat, including pandemic influenza.

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today joined other members of the New England Congressional Delegation to announce a major push to increase funding for home heating assistance. The delegation is sending a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking her to provide a boost to energy assistance funding in an upcoming economic recovery package or stand-alone legislation.

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) will vote today to override the President’s veto of H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act.

Passage of Bill Blocks Pending Cuts in Medicare Reimbursements

Agency's Lack of Action Ignores Order by the Supreme Court

Reed and Whitehouse Include Funding for Key Rhode Island Transportation, Housing, and Infrastructure Projects

Senator Edward M. Kennedy Returns to the Senate Floor to Vote for Passage and Ensure that Medicare Beneficiaries Can Count on Access

Congressman Jim Langevin will visit various spots in the Towns of Narragansett and South Kingstown on Wednesday, July 2.

Reed and Whitehouse Include Funding for Key Rhode Island Health Care and Education Projects

Senate Also Approves Extended Unemployment Benefits

Bill Now Moves to President's Desk

Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of the ADA Amendments Act, championed by my good friend and colleague from Maryland, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.

Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. I am pleased that the House of Representatives is taking action to address some immediate concerns within the Medicare program. This matter has regrettably become stalled in the Senate, and passage of this bill will affirm our commitment to ensuring continued access to care for America’s Medicare beneficiaries.

R.I. Senator Helped Lead Judiciary Committee Investigation