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Langevin Supports Housing Reforms

Warwick, R.I. - July 23, 2008 - Congressman Jim Langevin today again voiced his support for housing legislation that is designed to...

Rhode Island awarded nearly $2.2 million to create 16 affordable rental units in Providence

BOSTON — The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (the Bank) awarded nearly $2.2 million as a grant, loan, and rate subsidy to fund...

Reed Announces Over $1.2 million for Hope VI Housing in Newport

WASHINGTON, DC -- In an effort to continue the redevelopment of the former Tonomy Hill public housing project, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today...

Senate Banking Committee Approves Plan to Stem Tide of Foreclosures and Create Affordable Housing

WASHINGTON, DC -May 20, 2008 - The Senate Banking Committee today gave its stamp of approval to the Federal Housing Finance Regulatory Reform Act...

Langevin Aims to Close Homeland Cyber Gaps

Warwick, R.I. - May 7, 2008 - Congressman Jim Langevin today introduced the Homeland Security Network Defense and Accountability Act of 2008 (H.R....

Reed Announces Over a Quarter Million in Federal Housing Aid for Rhode Island’s Homeless...

WASHINGTON, DC - May 5, 2008 - In an effort to help ensure that Rhode Island’s struggling veterans have access to safe, sanitary, and affordable housing, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), today announced that the Providence Housing Authority (PHA) will receive $266,713 in federal funding to provide approximately 35 homeless veterans with permanent supportive housin

Langevin, Rhode Island Housing Host Foreclosure Counseling Workshop

Warwick, R.I. - Congressman Jim Langevin, in conjunction with Rhode Island Housing, will host a Foreclosure Counseling Workshop at the Community...

Reed Announces $10.4 Million in Federal Housing Aid for Rhode Island

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to give more Rhode Islanders access to safe and affordable housing, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a member of the Banking Committee, which oversees federal housing policy, today announced that the state will receive a total of $10,466,846 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Langevin’s Fire Sprinkler Amendment Passes

Warwick, R.I. - April 3, 2008 - Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today introduced an amendment to H.R. 4847 – the U.S. Fire Administration Reauthorization...

Reed Urges Swift and Comprehensive Action to Address Housing Crisis

WASHINGTON, DC – April 1, 2008 - Earlier today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a senior member of the Banking Committee, which oversees federal...

Important Reminder from the Division of Banking – Mortgage Loan Originator Filing Deadline: March...

The deadline for individuals wishing to register as a Rhode Island Mortgage Loan Originator is Monday, March 31, 2008. Registrants must complete and submit...

Urban League of Rhode Island to Receive $200,000 to Help Homeless Youth

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to provide homeless adolescents with an alternative to living on the street, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the Urban League of Rhode Island will receive $200,000 to continue its Transitional Living Program.

Bipartisan Economic Stimulus Plan Signed into Law

Warwick, R.I. - February 13, 2008 - Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today praised the enactment of a bipartisan economic stimulus plan after President...

Langevin Supports Bipartisan Economic Stimulus Plan

Warwick, R.I. - January 29, 2008 - Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today voted for the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act,...

Reed, Whitehouse Oppose Bush Attempts to Eliminate $4.7 Million for Rhode Island Homeland Security...

Washington, D.C., December 19, 2007 – In an effort to prevent the Bush Administration from cutting funds for homeland security programs vital to safeguarding...

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Rhode Island Treasury Reunited 8,860 People with $11.7 Million in Unclaimed...

The Office of Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner reunited 8,860 people with $11.7 million in unclaimed property in the fiscal year that ended on June 30

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Langevin, Whitehouse Highlight Bill to Invest $170 Million in Fixing RI...

Congressman Jim Langevin and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today joined with state, town, and labor officials by the Factory Bridge in West Warwick to call on Congress to pass the Strengthen and Fortify Existing (SAFE) Bridges Act. The SAFE Bridges Act was introduced in the Senate by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Whitehouse, and others last month and will be introduced in the House this week by Langevin. The bill would deliver up to $170 million to repair Rhode Island’s deficient and crumbling bridges and create construction jobs