Warwick Girl to Ask Congress for Diabetes Research Funds
![[CREDIT: Traci Pena] Chloe Pena of Warwick, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2017, will visit Congress July 8 to ask for continued funding for research into the disease.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Chloe_Pena_JDRF_Chldrens_Congress-140x140.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Veterans Middle School junior Chloe Pena, 13, has been living with Type 1 diabetes since 2017, staying on top of her blood sugar and managing her […]
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Senate Passes Reed Co-Sponsored Anti-Scam Call Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to crack down on unwanted commercial robocalls, the U.S. Senate today voted 97 to 1 to pass legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senator Jack Reed that […]
Reed, Langevin Seek Mueller Testimony Following Special Counsel’s Redacted Report
WARWICK — Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian election meddling contradicts Attorney General William Barr’s summarizing claim that the report shows no attempt by President Donald Trump to obstruct […]
Langevin Presides Over House Opening 116th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), the first quadriplegic elected to Congress, presided over the U.S. House of Representatives Jan. 3, during the opening day of the 116th Congress. As […]
AG Kilmartin: Congress Must Act to Secure 2018 Elections
PROVIDENCE — On Monday, Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 Attorneys General urging congressional leaders to improve American cyber security and protect the integrity of […]
Langevin Introduces Bill Improving Emergency Preparedness for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin (D-RI), Bennie Thompson (D-MS), and Peter King (R-NY) have introduced legislation that would create an advisory committee to improve U.S. emergency preparedness for people with disabilities. […]
Reed, Langevin: Russian 2016 Election Interference Requires Action
The Intelligence Community Assessment of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election reports Russian agents aimed to influence the election in favor of President Donald Trump, actions Congressman Jim Langevin and Sen. Jack Reed, and a bipartisan law passed by Congress last year, say demand strong action, but the president disagrees.
Reed, Langevin, Whitehouse Meet With Kent County Residents at Coventry High
COVENTRY, RI — Residents from Kent County, including a few from Warwick, filled Coventry High School’s auditorium Sunday afternoon for a town hall meeting with Sen. Jack Reed,(D-RI), Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse […]
Reed, Dems: More Vetting Needed as Trump Nominees Drag Feet on Documents
WASHINGTON, DC – Following reports that President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees have not yet provided the relevant Senate Committees with important documentation, such as a completed financial disclosure statement, ethics agreement […]
Reed Warns Congress Against Hasty Waiver Allowing Mattis as Secretary of Defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, voiced respect for RI native retired Army Lt.General James N. Mattis (ret.), but cautioned against rushing a waiver allowing him to serve as President Elect Donald Trump’s
Langevin Names Adams Chief of Staff; Nicholson to Direct Government Affairs Institute
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) has announced long-serving Chief of Staff Kristin Nicholson is leaving to become Director of The Government Affairs Institute (GAI) at Georgetown University.
Langevin Introduces Offshore WIND Act
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), who serves as Energy Task Force Chair on the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) in Congress, today introduced the Offshore Wind Incentives for New Development Act.
