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September 17, 2008
Rhode Island Receives More LIHEAP Funding - Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today announced that Rhode Island will receive an additional $1.9 million in home heating assistance for this winter. This boost in funding brings the state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding to $20.9 million for FY 2008.

September 17, 2008
Langevin Applauds Passage of ADA Amendments Act - Congressman Jim Langevin today gave the following statement on the House floor on S. 3406 - ADA Amendments Act:

September 16, 2008
Langevin Continues to Push for Cybersecurity Reforms - Congressman Jim Langevin today presided over his eighth hearing on cybersecurity as Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity and Science and Technology. The hearing examined the draft, bipartisan findings of the Commission on Cyber Security for the 44th Presidency.

September 16, 2008
Langevin Supports Moving Away from Foreign Oil - Congressman Jim Langevin today is expected to support the most wide-ranging energy legislation in the last two decades. The Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act is a compromise that combines expanded, responsible drilling off our coasts with a strong commitment to develop clean and renewable energy in order to achieve both short and long-term solutions to our nation’s energy crisis.

September 11, 2008
Langevin Testifies on Need to Secure Electric Grid - Congressman Jim Langevin today testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality about the cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the nation’s electric grid. The hearing was called to discuss draft legislation on how to best secure the grid from unintentional and intentional disruptions.

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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.

September 16, 2008
Statement on Comprehensive Energy Act - Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, and I would thank to thank the Democratic Leadership of the House of Representatives for bringing this critical bill to the floor. In my home state of Rhode Island, the high cost of oil and gas have become the top concern for families and businesses struggling to keep up in today’s economy. This legislation promotes short term solutions to increase supply of domestic oil and gas, while establishing a long term national energy policy that invests in the development of renewable energy resources.

July 31, 2008
Statement on the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act - Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Conference Report on H.R. 4040, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. This measure will improve and reform the nation's consumer product safety system by restructuring and increasing resources for the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which has long been underfunded and stretched too thin.

July 31, 2008
Statement on Pay Equity - Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1338, the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would narrow the wage gap between men and women. As a cosponsor of this bill, as well as a cosponsor in previous Congressional sessions, I am pleased to see this legislation finally debated on the House floor.

July 31, 2008
Statement on the Higher Education Opportunity Act - Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Conference Report on H.R. 4137, the Higher Education Opportunity Act, which will reauthorize the Higher Education Act through Fiscal Year 2012. This is the first time in almost a decade that this bill has been reauthorized, and I am proud to be part of a Congress that has placed such a high priority on making college a reality for all of our nation’s students. This bill builds on legislation that passed last year to help lower college costs and boost federal loan support for our students. Given the state of our economy, it is imperative that we invest in our education system to promote new employment and ensure that today’s students can adapt to the jobs of tomorrow.

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June 2008
Here to Help, Improving Access, No Veteran Left Behind - These are indeed challenging times, and I am working tirelessly in Washington, D.C., to try to ease the burdens on Rhode Island families however I can. As always, if you or someone you know needs help, please do not hesitate to call my office. We can point you in the right direction. Many in our community – from our Community Action Programs and Rhode Island Housing to food pantries – are ready to help, especially during tough times like these.