Political positions James Langevin

1 political positions

1.1 abortion
1.2 healthcare
1.3 labor
1.4 gun control
1.5 stem cell research
1.6 cybersecurity
1.7 armed forces
1.8 tax cuts
1.9 advocacy disabled people
1.10 environment

political positions
abortion

langevin has mixed record on abortion. has voted both restrict , defend choice have procedure. voted against banning abortion coverage in affordable care act, has voted abortion pain bill, seeks ensure women seeking abortion informed regarding pain experienced unborn child. however, promotes contraceptive availability, , in statement in 2007 said, have great respect passion displayed mr. smith , mr. stupak , share opposition abortion. however, in instance must disagree decision prevent distribution of contraception of poor , needy people , nations in world. because of mixed stance on issue, has received fluctuating ratings interest groups such planned parenthood , national right life committee.

langevin believes abortion should legal when pregnancy result of incest or rape or when pregnancy endangers life of mother, wish decrease number of abortions in country. relatively complex stance on abortion contributes contradictory interest group ratings because of supporting of various bills: representative langevin s stance on abortion supported interests of naral pro-choice america 0 percent in 2006 in 2007, same group gave representative langevin grade of 100 , national right life committee gave representative 0 points, points assigned actions connected pro-life anti-abortion agenda.

healthcare

on issue of health care, langevin has demonstrated support of reform. in may 2009, introduced american health benefits program act of 2009, has stated purpose of amending social security act , internal revenue code of 1986 assure comprehensive, affordable health insurance coverage americans through american health benefits program. has voted in favor of health care extensively during time in office. in addition, receives of campaign donations health professionals. langevin stated goal universal health care system of portable , continuous coverage based on quality, affordability , choice promotes investment in long-term prevention , drives down cost of care on time.

labor

langevin considered pro-labor. has received $130,000 in campaign contributions pro-labor groups. during time in office, has supported labor interests in on 25 votes. numerous labor interest groups have rated him extremely highly, including united auto workers, afl-cio, , utility workers union of america. interestingly, however, latin america working group , alliance worker freedom have ranked langevin poorly.

gun control

he supports gun control, , co-sponsored 2005 bill have reauthorized 1994 assault weapons ban, had expired in 2004.

stem cell research

one of langevin’s top priorities member of congress has been expansion of federal funding of embryonic stem cell research. policy position driven paralysis , possibilities stem cell research provide in helping condition; joined other members of house in introducing stem cell research enhancement act of 2005, expanding limited funding put in place in 2001.

cybersecurity

langevin helped found house cybersecurity caucus, co-chairs. representative has appeared on 60 minutes speaking national security challenges country face century in regards protecting infrastructure , data. langevin has said hopes raise awareness of need security in area , supports strict penalties internet crimes strong internet privacy laws.

rep. langevin supports cybersecurity measures long not add unnecessary regulations business . state of rhode island passed statewide cybersecurity plan langevin supported in october 2012. in may 2012, langevin proposed amendment national defense authorization act (ndaa) account cyber risks united states faces in terms of national security, saying without these measures united states ignoring key aspects of fast becoming biggest threat our security

cybersecurity contractors general dynamics , raytheon langevin s 2 top sources campaign contributions in 2010 election.

armed forces

langevin, serves on committee of armed services, has regularly voted additional support of armed forces in iraq , afghanistan has voted timeline u.s. forces leave iraq ban on permanent u.s. bases in country. langevin has voted against limiting interrogation techniques used in fighting terror , wars in iraq , afghanistan.

tax cuts

langevin, serves on congressional committee on budget, believes in tax-cuts low-income , middle class citizens while eliminating tax cuts made wealthy, indicating in political courage test wishes “greatly decrease” taxes families making less $75,000. langevin supports temporary incentives businesses invest in job creation. representative langevin, 100% rating afl-cio, pro-labor , supports regulation of business.

advocacy disabled people

langevin in 2017 bristol fourth of july parade

langevin known advocate people disabilities , universal health care, being himself quadriplegic. first quadriplegic serve in congress.

on july 27, 2004, spoke democratic national convention, largely on subject of stem cell research.

in march 2007, langevin became co-sponsor of christopher , dana reeve paralysis act, had stated purpose of enhancing , furthering research paralysis , improve rehabilitation , quality of life persons living paralysis , other physical disabilities. bill passed house of representatives not senate. however, in 2009, bill included in omnibus public land management act, co-sponsored langevin, passed both houses of congress , signed law president barack obama.

for presidency in 2008, langevin announced support sen. hillary clinton (d-ny), serving special adviser on issues ranging stem cell research people disabilities.

on july 26, 2010, langevin became first member of congress preside on house of representatives while using wheelchair. house had installed wheelchair lift leading speaker’s rostrum.

environment

representative langevin leans left on environmental , energy issues in congress. environmental issue groups have given him high ratings; more received 97% league of conservation voters in 2011. has received rating of 100% defenders of wildlife foundation. conservative issue groups concerning energy , environment have given him low ratings. strong supporter of alternative energy oil , coal, voting nay stop war against coal act of september 2012 , has supported measures new wind farms in new england. has praised these developments, saying wind farm development holds great promise rhode island , country have more stable , cleaner energy resources, while boosting our economy presenting opportunity build manufacturing base these turbines , create quality jobs in ocean state.

in 2011, langevin opposed energy tax prevention act, limit epa s ability regulate carbon outputs. calling act dirty air act, langevin explained in passing act america turning progress have made protect our health under clean air act, claiming passage of bill continuing our nation s addiction foreign oil. moreover, has fought more environmental regulations believes rhode islanders live healthier lives, saying protecting environment matter of pride.