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James Langevin
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| U.S. Representative James Langevin (D) | ||
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| RI-02 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Armed Services, House Committee on Budget, and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence | |
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| Next election: Nov. 6, 2012
Primary challenge: Maybe Incumbent running: Yes | ||
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2012 candidates for RI-02 | ||
| Confirmed: | Michael Riley, James Langevin | |
| Possible: | Michael Gardiner, John Matson | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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| Official website | ||
James R. Langevin, a Democrat, has represented the Second Congressional District of Rhode Island in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2001.
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Record and controversies
Congressional scorecards
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Iraq War
Langevin voted against the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.[1]
Environmental record
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal
Support for gun control
Langevin cosponsored H.R. 1312 (Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2005) on April 21, 2005.[2]
- Main article: U.S. gun legislation
Bio
Langevin was born on April 22, 1964 in Providence, Rhode Island. He has been unable to walk since 1980, when, at the age of 16, he was seriously injured in an accidental shooting. He uses a wheelchair, and is known as an advocate for people with disabilities.
He was a member of the Rhode Island state assembly from 1988 until 1994 and Rhode Island's Secretary of State from 1995 until 2001.
On July 27, 2004, he spoke to the Democratic National Convention, largely on the subject of stem cell research.
Langevin is Roman Catholic and is a pro-life Democrat.
Congressional career
2006 elections
In 2006, independent Rodney D. Driver announced his intention to challenge Langevin in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [1] Langevin retained his seat.
Money in politics
This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.
| Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle | |
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| Donor | Amount (US Dollars) |
| Picerne Investment | $ 19,100 |
| Raytheon Co | $ 12,250 |
| General Dynamics | $ 11,250 |
| Air Line Pilots Assn | $ 10,000 |
| American Assn for Justice | $ 10,000 |
| American College of Emergency Physicians | $ 10,000 |
| American Federation of Teachers | $ 10,000 |
| Laborers Union | $ 10,000 |
| National Assn of Home Builders | $ 10,000 |
| National Assn of Realtors | $ 10,000 |
| Rhode Island Hope PAC | $ 10,000 |
| Teamsters Union | $ 10,000 |
| Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site. Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. | |
| Links to more campaign contribution information for James Langevin from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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| Fundraising profile: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by organization/corporation: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by industry: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
- Revolving door profile for James Langevin from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for James Langevin from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for James Langevin from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
Committees
- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Committee on Budget
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- House Committee on Homeland Security
- Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism
- Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology
- Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Defense Review Threat Panel
- Subcommittee on Projection Forces
- Subcommittee on Terrorism Unconventional Threats and Capabilities
- House Committee on Homeland Security
- Subcommittee on Economic Security Infrastructure Protection and Cybersecurity
- Subcommittee on Intelligence Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment
- Subcommittee on Prevention of Nuclear and Biological Attack - Ranking Minority Member
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on James Langevin. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
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Articles and Resources
- Official website
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
Local blogs and discussion sites
Semantic data (Edit data)
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| Title: Rep | First name: James | Middle name: R. | Last name: Langevin |
| Suffix: | Nickname: Jim | ||
| Party: D | State: RI | District:
02 District short: 2 |
Currently in office? True |
| Gender: M | |||
| Phone: 202-225-2735 | Fax: 202-225-5976 | Website: http://langevin.house.gov/ | Webform email: http://langevin.house.gov/comments.shtml Email address: |
| DC office: 109 Cannon House Office Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: L000559 | Votesmart ID: 55787 | FEC ID: H0RI02139 | Govtrack ID: 400230 |
| CRP ID: N00009724 | Eventful ID: | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: jimlangevin |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/James_Langevin | YouTubeID: jimlangevin | Senate class: | |
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| First Elected to Current Office: November 7, 2000 |
First Took Current Office: January 3, 2001 |
Next Election: November 2, 2010 |
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| Freshman Member? False |
Previous Political Work? Rhode Island Secretary of State, Rhode Island House of Representatives |
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Date of Birth: April 22, 1964 November 7, 2000 | |||
Latitude: 41°41′40.042″N
Longitude: 71°28′14.243″W
