James Langevin - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!
Explore James Langevin net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Langevin ran for reelection in the 2nd District. He was challenged by Republican nominee Michael Riley and Independent Abel Collins, an environmental activist. Langevin was re-elected with 55.7% of the vote. In this article, we will discover how old is James Langevin? Who is James Langevin dating now & how much money does James Langevin have?
| Name | James Langevin |
| First Name | James |
| Last Name | Langevin |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Birthday | April 22 |
| Birth Year | 1964 |
| Place of Birth | Providence |
| Home Town | Providence |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
James Langevin Biography
James Langevin is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on April 22, 1964 in Providence, Providence, United States. Langevin was first elected a member of the Rhode Island General Assembly in 1988 and served as a state representative until 1994. He was elected Secretary of State of Rhode Island in November 1994, defeating Republican incumbent Barbara Leonard. While Secretary of State, he earned a reputation for weeding out corruption in state government.
On July 27, 2004, he spoke to the Democratic National Convention, largely on the subject of stem cell research.
One of Langevin’s top priorities as a Member of Congress has been the expansion of federal funding of embryonic stem cell research. His policy position is driven by his paralysis and the possibilities that stem cell research provide in helping this condition; he joined other members of the House in introducing the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005, expanding the limited funding put in place in 2001.
Langevin’s first experience in politics was when he was elected to the state’s 1986 constitutional convention and was named its secretary. Langevin, who uses a wheelchair, once ran on the slogan “I’ll stand up for you”, which he stated during a meeting in West Warwick.
In 1980, at age 16, he was seriously injured in an accidental shooting. He had been working in the Boy Scout Explorer program at the Warwick Police Department when a firearm was accidentally discharged, leaving him paralyzed. Langevin received $2.2 million in a settlement with the city of Warwick.
Langevin was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2000, defeating perennial candidate Robert Tingle for a seat that was left open when Congressman Robert Weygand ran for the U.S. Senate. He took office in 2001, representing Rhode Island’s 2nd congressional district. He has been re-elected with relative ease ever since, defeating independent Rodney Driver in 2006 and Republican Mark Zaccaria in 2008.
James Langevin Net Worth
James is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Langevin's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
James R. Langevin (/ˈ l æ n dʒ ə ˌ v ɪ n / ; born April 22, 1964) is an American politician who is the U.S. Representative for Rhode Island’s 2nd congressional district , serving since 2001. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Langevin is the first quadriplegic to serve in Congress and also the first quadriplegic speaker pro tempore appointed during the 116th Congress.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Politician |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In March 2007, Langevin became a co-sponsor of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act, which had the stated purpose of “enhancing and furthering research into paralysis and to improve rehabilitation and the quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities.” The bill passed the House of Representatives but not the Senate. However, in 2009, the bill was included in the Omnibus Public Land Management Act, also co-sponsored by Langevin, which passed both houses of Congress and was signed into law by President Barack Obama.
Langevin has a mixed record on abortion. He has voted both to restrict and defend the choice to have the procedure. He voted against banning abortion coverage in the Affordable Care Act, however he has voted for the Abortion Pain Bill, which seeks “to ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced by their unborn child.” However, he strongly promotes contraceptive availability, and in a statement in 2007 said, “I have great respect for the passion displayed by Mr. Smith and Mr. Stupak and I share their opposition to abortion. However, in this instance I must strongly disagree with their decision to prevent the distribution of contraception to some of the most poor and needy people and nations in the world.” Because of his mixed stance on the issue, he has received fluctuating ratings from interest groups such as Planned Parenthood and the National Right to Life Committee.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Langevin believes that abortion should be legal when the pregnancy is a result of incest or rape or when the pregnancy endangers the life of the mother, but does wish to decrease the number of abortions in the country. His relatively complex stance on abortion contributes to somewhat contradictory interest group ratings because of his supporting of various bills: Representative Langevin’s stance on abortion supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2006 but in 2007, the same group gave Representative Langevin a grade of 100 and the National Right to Life Committee gave the Representative zero points, with points assigned for actions connected to a pro-life anti-abortion agenda.
Who is James Langevin Dating?
According to our records, James Langevin is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, James Langevin’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for James Langevin. You may help us to build the dating records for James Langevin!For the Presidency in 2008, Langevin announced his support for Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), by serving as a special adviser on issues ranging from stem cell research to people with disabilities.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
He supports gun control, and co-sponsored a 2005 bill which would have reauthorized the 1994 assault weapons ban, which had expired in 2004.
On the issue of health care, Langevin has strongly demonstrated his support of reform. In May 2009, he introduced the American Health Benefits Program Act of 2009, which has the stated purpose of “amending the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to assure comprehensive, affordable health insurance coverage for all Americans through an American Health Benefits Program. He has voted in favor of health care extensively during his time in office. In addition, he receives much of his campaign donations from health professionals. Langevin stated his goal for universal health care as “a system of portable and continuous coverage based on quality, affordability and choice that promotes investment in long-term prevention and drives down the cost of care over time.”
Facts & Trivia
James Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Langevin celebrates birthday on April 22 of every year.
In 2010, he again defeated Republican nominee Mark Zaccaria.
How did James Langevin paralyzed?
In 1980, at age 16, Langevin was seriously injured in an accidental shooting. He had been working in the Boy Scout Explorer program at the Warwick Police Department when a firearm was accidentally discharged, leaving him paralyzed.
Who is the US representative in a wheelchair?
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cristina Bayardelle ( m. 2020; sep. 2021) |
| Signature | |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
How many congressional districts are in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island is divided into 2 congressional districts, each represented by a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Who are the Rhode Island Senators?
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