Statement on Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Floor/Committee Statement on September 29, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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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.
Financial Rescue Bill Fails
Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on September 29, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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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.
Langevin Attends Oval Office Signing of the ADA Amendments Act
Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on September 25, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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Congressman Jim Langevin today attended the ADA Amendments Act signing ceremony in the Oval Office with the President, his father and congressional leaders, including Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.
House Votes to Boost Aid to Families
Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on September 24, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today voted for H.R. 2638, The Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009. Passage of this continuing resolution will fund most federal government agencies through early March 2009, while the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs will receive funding for the full 2009 fiscal year. The bill passed by a vote of 370 to 58.
House Passes Defense Spending Measure
Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on September 24, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today voted for H.R. 2638, The Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009. Included in this larger bill was the Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2009 and the Military Construction-Veteran Affairs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2009. The bill passed by a vote of 370 to 58.
Langevin Votes for Credit Card Reform
Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on September 23, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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Congressman Jim Langevin today voted for H.R. 5244, the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act, which will help level the unfair playing field between card companies and cardholders by giving consumers a stronger voice and enforceable rights. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 312-112.
Langevin Applauds Passage of ADA Amendments Act
Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on September 17, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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Congressman Jim Langevin today gave the following statement on the House floor on S. 3406 - ADA Amendments Act:
Statement Passing the ADA Amendments Act
Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Floor/Committee Statement on September 17, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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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.