Jim Langevin officially announced Monday that he will seek re-election to represent Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District for an eighth consecutive term. The Langevin for Congress campaign filed a declaration of candidacy at the Secretary of State’s office on Monday morning.

“It has been a tremendous honor to serve the people of the Second District over the past 14 years, and I am humbled by the support I continue to receive from my fellow Rhode Islanders,” Langevin said. “I am fortunate to spend as much time in the district as possible, visiting businesses, talking with seniors, meeting young voters and getting feedback from constituents from Burrillville to Block Island. Paired with my extensive experience as a policymaker, I know that I am the right person to represent the Second District of Rhode Island. My work in Washington is far from finished, and I look forward to continuing to discuss solutions that will get our state and our nation back on a path to prosperity.”

Langevin was first elected to Congress in 2000 after serving six years as Rhode Island state representative and another six years as secretary of state. Since joining the state’s congressional delegation, he has carved out a reputation as a national leader on cyber-security, founding the bipartisan Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, which he continues to co-chair. He is a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Armed Services Committee, where he also serves as ranking member of the Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities subcommittee.

In a press relaese Langevin was described as a staunch supporter of workforce development, he co-chairs the bipartisan Congressional Career and Technical Education Caucus.

In Congress, the release says, Langevin has been a leader in the health care reform movement and has led the way toward full inclusion of people with disabilities in our communities. He is a founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus and fights on behalf of individuals with disabilities in every area of federal policy.

If re-elected, Langevin will return to Congress to fight for comprehensive immigration reform, renewed unemployment insurance and an increase in the minimum wage, along with other initiatives that support a strong middle class. He believes in investing in infrastructure as a strategy for a strong economy and continues to advocate for sensible tax reform. Most importantly, Langevin is calling on his colleagues in Congress to pass meaningful legislation to promote job growth nationwide, including investments in advanced manufacturing and strong skills training programs.