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Baldwin Blasts Trump Administration Denying More Disaster Aid for Wisconsin Communities Impacted by August Storms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin Blasts Trump Administration Denying More Disaster Aid for Wisconsin Communities Impacted by August Storms
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released a statement following the Trump Administration's denial of Wisconsin's application for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding to help recover and build back from severe storms and flooding in August. This denial comes in addition to President Trump and FEMA denying Wisconsin's request for Public Assistance to help
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin Blasts Trump Administration Denying More Disaster Aid for Wisconsin Communities Impacted by August Storms
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released a statement following the Trump Administration's denial of Wisconsin's application for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding to help recover and build back from severe storms and flooding in August. This denial comes in addition to President Trump and FEMA denying Wisconsin's request for Public Assistance to helpaddress $26.5 million in damages to public infrastructure.
"Wisconsin communities are working tirelessly to rebuild and recover - and all they are asking for is a helping hand from the federal government. But, the Trump Administration is leaving our local communities out to dry and without the tools and resources they need to protect themselves from having this type of devastation happen in the future," said Senator Baldwin. "Denying federal assistance and leaving our communities to fend for themselves is a slap in the face to all Wisconsinites. I'm once again calling on the Trump Administration to reconsider their decision and prioritize our local communities."
FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides funding to state, local, and tribal governments to develop hazard mitigation plans and rebuild in ways that reduce or mitigate future disaster losses in their communities.
After the Trump Administration denied Wisconsin's request for assistance to rebuild public infrastructure, Baldwin called on her Republican colleagues to join her in supporting Governor Evers' appeal. Senator Baldwin pushed the Trump Administration to act and get Wisconsin the federal resources communities need to recover. She led a bipartisan group of colleagues calling on the Trump Administration and FEMA to support Wisconsin's request to assist in conducting a formal federal Preliminary Damage Assessment. Baldwin also joined the entire Wisconsin delegation in requesting an expedited Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment and requesting the President issue a Major Disaster Declaration to unlock federal assistance for recovery efforts in Wisconsin.
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Original text here: https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/baldwin-blasts-trump-administration-denying-more-disaster-aid-for-wisconsin-communities-impacted-by-august-storms
Assistant Minority Leader Neguse Denounces Trump Administration's Refusal to Release Emergency SNAP Funding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Assistant Minority Leader Neguse Denounces Trump Administration's Refusal to Release Emergency SNAP Funding
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Washington, D.C. Yesterday, Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse, Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig, and Representatives Budzinski, Carbajal, Brown, Stansbury, and Adams hosted a press conference on the Trump administration's suspension of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Trump's Department of Agriculture, led by Secretary Brooke Rollins,
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Assistant Minority Leader Neguse Denounces Trump Administration's Refusal to Release Emergency SNAP Funding
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Washington, D.C. Yesterday, Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse, Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig, and Representatives Budzinski, Carbajal, Brown, Stansbury, and Adams hosted a press conference on the Trump administration's suspension of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Trump's Department of Agriculture, led by Secretary Brooke Rollins,is sitting on congressionally appropriated funds and has the authority to use them as a contingency. Instead, they've refused to release the moneycutting off support for 42 million people, including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, and 4 million people with disabilities.
NEGUSE: Thank you for being here first and foremost for showing up. As you can see, I'm joined today by my colleagues in the House Democratic Caucus who are showing up. The only people missing apparently here in Washington are House Republicans. They are on week six. Week six hard to believe of their paid vacation. They refuse to reopen the House, while families go hungry. While civil servants across our country are furloughed, House Republicans are missing in action. It is shameful. And it should offend every American, the way in which House Republicans have debased the Article I branch of our government. They have an obligation to be here with us to work in good faith to reopen the government.
Now, that is the backdrop to the topic that has brought us together this morning, which is that the Trump administration has made a conscious and deliberate choice to suspend SNAP benefits. They've done so, notwithstanding, as you'll hear from Ranking Member Craig and the tremendous leaders who joined me today, that the funds are sitting in a contingency account. Over $5 billion available today, that could be used, that must be used under the law so that hungry families don't starve.
And for my Republican colleagues, who suggest all sorts of fanciful rationales for why the administration has been unwilling to do so. I would just simply say it is outrageous that the Trump administration can come up with $40 billion to bail out Argentina and refuses to spend the money that Congress has appropriated to feed hungry families in America. Outrageous. And House Democrats won't stand for it.
The full press conference can be viewed HERE (link is external) courtesy of C-SPAN.
It is available for download HERE (link is external).
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Original text here: https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/assistant-minority-leader-neguse-denounces-trump-administrations-refusal
As Trump Withholds SNAP Funding, Warner, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Protect Nutrition Assistance for Virginia Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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As Trump Withholds SNAP Funding, Warner, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Protect Nutrition Assistance for Virginia Families
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WASHINGTON - As President Trump withholds existing funding for vital nutrition programs, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined their colleagues in introducing the Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025 to keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) funded during
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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As Trump Withholds SNAP Funding, Warner, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Protect Nutrition Assistance for Virginia Families
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WASHINGTON - As President Trump withholds existing funding for vital nutrition programs, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined their colleagues in introducing the Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025 to keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) funded duringthe GOP's government shutdown.
Despite having billions of dollars already available to keep SNAP running, the Trump administration is refusing to release the funds, forcing families already struggling with rising prices under President Trump to choose between paying their bills and going hungry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has both the authority and a clear legal obligation to disburse SNAP contingency funds yet continues to withhold them.
"Hardworking families across Virginia are paying more at the grocery store because of the chaos of the Trump economy. This summer, President Trump and congressional Republicans permanently ripped food assistance away from tens of thousands of Virginians anyway. Now, the Trump administration is trying to take it away from even more families," said the senators. "Every administration, Republican and Democratic, has made sure families keep food on the table during a shutdown. This administration is breaking that precedent and putting politics ahead of basic decency and the law. No child, senior, servicemember, or working parent should go hungry when the federal government already has the authority and the funds ready to go."
The Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025 ensures SNAP and WIC benefits continue uninterrupted for the remainder of this fiscal year. The legislation also requires the federal government to reimburse states for covering SNAP benefits during a shutdown.
In Virginia, 827,800 people rely on SNAP, with more than two-thirds living in families with children. The average household receives $232 in benefits, providing a critical lifeline to help families put food on the table. Last week, Warner and Kaine joined their colleagues in pressing the USDA to immediately release billions in available funds to keep SNAP benefits flowing through November.
Warner and Kaine have forcefully opposed President Trump's efforts to slash nutrition assistance, including a $186 billion cut to SNAP funding to pay for tax breaks for billionaires as part of the GOP's sweeping tax and budget bill signed into law in July. That legislation, passed solely on Republican votes despite Warner and Kaine's strong objections, is expected to cut SNAP benefits for 78,000 Virginians. The senators have repeatedly warned that these cuts would hurt families, seniors, and children already struggling with rising grocery prices under the Trump economy, and have called on Congress to protect nutrition assistance as a critical lifeline.
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Original text here: https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=7A18EFE9-FB42-4BF8-BC63-3E717DBCEBD8
As Trump Withholds Snap Funding, Warner, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Protect Nutrition Assistance for Virginia Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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As Trump Withholds Snap Funding, Warner, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Protect Nutrition Assistance for Virginia Families
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - As President Trump withholds existing funding for vital nutrition programs, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined their colleagues in introducing the Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025 to keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) funded
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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As Trump Withholds Snap Funding, Warner, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Protect Nutrition Assistance for Virginia Families
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - As President Trump withholds existing funding for vital nutrition programs, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined their colleagues in introducing the Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025 to keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) fundedduring the GOP's government shutdown.
Despite having billions of dollars already available to keep SNAP running, the Trump administration is refusing to release the funds, forcing families already struggling with rising prices under President Trump to choose between paying their bills and going hungry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has both the authority and a clear legal obligation to disburse SNAP contingency funds yet continues to withhold them.
"Hardworking families across Virginia are paying more at the grocery store because of the chaos of the Trump economy. This summer, President Trump and congressional Republicans permanently ripped food assistance away from tens of thousands of Virginians anyway. Now, the Trump administration is trying to take it away from even more families," said the senators. "Every administration, Republican and Democratic, has made sure families keep food on the table during a shutdown. This administration is breaking that precedent and putting politics ahead of basic decency and the law. No child, senior, servicemember, or working parent should go hungry when the federal government already has the authority and the funds ready to go."
The Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025 ensures SNAP and WIC benefits continue uninterrupted for the remainder of this fiscal year. The legislation also requires the federal government to reimburse states for covering SNAP benefits during a shutdown.
In Virginia, 827,800 people rely on SNAP, with more than two-thirds living in families with children. The average household receives $232 in benefits, providing a critical lifeline to help families put food on the table. Last week, Warner and Kaine joined their colleagues in pressing the USDA to immediately release billions in available funds to keep SNAP benefits flowing through November.
Warner and Kaine have forcefully opposed President Trump's efforts to slash nutrition assistance, including a $186 billion cut to SNAP funding to pay for tax breaks for billionaires as part of the GOP's sweeping tax and budget bill signed into law in July. That legislation, passed solely on Republican votes despite Warner and Kaine's strong objections, is expected to cut SNAP benefits for 78,000 Virginians. The senators have repeatedly warned that these cuts would hurt families, seniors, and children already struggling with rising grocery prices under the Trump economy, and have called on Congress to protect nutrition assistance as a critical lifeline.
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Original text here: https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/as-trump-withholds-snap-funding-warner-kaine-introduce-legislation-to-protect-nutrition-assistance-for-virginia-families
As President Trump Fires Staff of Family Planning Program, Reps. Judy Chu, Lizzie Fletcher, Sharice Davids, and Dina Titus Lead Letter Urging Administration to Reinstate Workers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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As President Trump Fires Staff of Family Planning Program, Reps. Judy Chu, Lizzie Fletcher, Sharice Davids, and Dina Titus Lead Letter Urging Administration to Reinstate Workers
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PASADENA, CA - Today, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Dina Titus (NV-01), and Sharice Davids (KS-03) led 100 of their Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy demanding the Trump administration to reinstate workers at the Office of
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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As President Trump Fires Staff of Family Planning Program, Reps. Judy Chu, Lizzie Fletcher, Sharice Davids, and Dina Titus Lead Letter Urging Administration to Reinstate Workers
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PASADENA, CA - Today, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Dina Titus (NV-01), and Sharice Davids (KS-03) led 100 of their Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy demanding the Trump administration to reinstate workers at the Office ofPopulation Affairs (OPA), who were illegally fired on October 15. OPA administers key programs like Title X, which provides essential family planning services to 2.8 million people across the country. OPA also administers the Teen Pregnancy Prevention program and provides resources to expand access to embryo donation and adoption as a family building option for families with fertility obstacles.
"We write to express our grave concern at the recent actions by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to terminate nearly the entire staff at the Office of Population Affairs (OPA)," the members wrote. "The OPA oversees the nation's only federal program dedicated to family planning, the Title X program, among other vital reproductive health programs. These firings will severely undermine the functionality of the office, hindering the Title X program's ability to operate effectively, and threatening the loss of health care for many of the millions of people that these programs support annually."
"Undermining the federal government's ability to effectively administer the Title X program funds will unquestionably result in the loss of health care for patients who depend on it," the members continued. "The dismantling of the OPA threatens to rip away critical services from millions of Americans at thousands of health centers across the country. We urge you to immediately reinstate the OPA employees so they can continue to carry out their essential functions."
In March, the Trump administration froze funding for Title X family planning that Congress had previously set aside for the program.
To read the full text of today's letter, click here (link is external).
Issues : Women's Rights Health Care
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Original text here: https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/president-trump-fires-staff-family-planning-program-reps-judy-chu
Ansari, Stanton, Kelly, Gallego Bill to Rename Tucson Federal Building in Honor of Late Congressman Raul Grijalva
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ansari, Stanton, Kelly, Gallego Bill to Rename Tucson Federal Building in Honor of Late Congressman Raul Grijalva
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Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-03), Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06), and Paul Gosar (R-AZ-09) introduced legislation to rename the federal building in Tucson as the "Raul M. Grijalva Federal Building."
"I'm thrilled to see our bill to rename the Tucson Federal Building in honor of Congressman Grijalva moving forward. He devoted his life to serving Southern
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ansari, Stanton, Kelly, Gallego Bill to Rename Tucson Federal Building in Honor of Late Congressman Raul Grijalva
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Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-03), Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06), and Paul Gosar (R-AZ-09) introduced legislation to rename the federal building in Tucson as the "Raul M. Grijalva Federal Building."
"I'm thrilled to see our bill to rename the Tucson Federal Building in honor of Congressman Grijalva moving forward. He devoted his life to serving SouthernArizona families with courage and a deep love for the people he represented. This recognition reflects his enduring impact on our community and ensures his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come," said Ansari.
"Renaming this building is a small but meaningful gesture to recognize Congressman Grijalva for his years of dedicated service to the people of Southern Arizona, and I'm proud to lead this effort in the House," said Stanton. "The Tucson Federal Building is a gateway to governmenthousing small business assistance, immigration services, and more. I know generations of public servants who work within its walls will continue to draw inspiration from Congressman Grijalva's deep commitment to opportunity and justice for all."
Companion legislation by Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego was approved by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill to honor the life and legacy of the late Southern Arizona congressman is now eligible to receive a vote on the Senate floor.
"On behalf of Southern Arizona, I want to thank everyone here for advancing our bill to rename the Tucson Federal Building after the late Congressman Raul Grijalva," said Kelly. "Congressman Grijalva represented Southern Arizona in the House of Representatives for more than two decades. He was a man of compassion and conviction, always focused on doing the right thing, a champion for the working class, and he leaves a legacy of making sure everyone had a voice in the halls of Congress. By renaming the Tucson Federal Building in his honor, we recognize his lifetime of service to Southern Arizona and our nation. I look forward to seeing it signed into law."
"Raul Grijalva was a mentor and an inspiration to generations of Arizonans, including me. His fight for equality and his deep love for his community made our state a better place," said Gallego. "Renaming the Tucson Federal Building in his honor is a testament to his decades of public service and his dedication to the people of Southern Arizona. I'm glad to see this bill pass out of committee with overwhelming bipartisan support, and I look forward to voting for it on the floor."
Background :
Congressman Raul Grijalva represented Southern Arizona in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2003 until his passing in 2025, and spent more than 50 years in public service championing environmental justice, access to health care, immigrant rights, and investments in education and infrastructure.
The Tucson Federal Building at 300 West Congress Street houses key federal agencies including the U.S. Forest Service, Small Business Administration, Internal Revenue Service, and Department of Labor. This legislation honors Congressman Grijalva's enduring commitment to public service and ensures that his legacy will be remembered in the community he served so passionately.
Read the bill text here.
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Original text here: https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/ansari-stanton-kelly-gallego-bill-to-rename-tucson-federal-building-in-honor-of-late-congressman-raul-grijalva-clears-committee
AMID GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CONTINUES DELIVERING DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF WITH NOVEMBER C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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AMID GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CONTINUES DELIVERING DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF WITH NOVEMBER C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS
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Amid Government Shutdown, Congressman Pat Ryan Continues Delivering Direct Assistance and Relief with November C.A.R.E.S. Van Events
Throughout the shutdown, as Congressman Ryan continues to fight for a government that works for Hudson Valley families, his C.A.R.E.S. Van team will be in every corner of the district continuing to help folks navigate federal programs
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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AMID GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CONTINUES DELIVERING DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF WITH NOVEMBER C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS
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Amid Government Shutdown, Congressman Pat Ryan Continues Delivering Direct Assistance and Relief with November C.A.R.E.S. Van Events
Throughout the shutdown, as Congressman Ryan continues to fight for a government that works for Hudson Valley families, his C.A.R.E.S. Van team will be in every corner of the district continuing to help folks navigate federal programs
Withthe C.A.R.E.S. Van, Ryan and his team deliver one-on-one assistance navigating federal programs and accessing benefits including Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare directly to constituents in their own community
Ryan's team has visited every community in NY-18 with the Van and recently surpassed securing over $40 million in casework assistance for NY-18 constituents
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Pat Ryan announced the schedule of November events for his mobile office, the Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van, across the Hudson Valley. Congressman Ryan's C.A.R.E.S. Van, staffed by his team of highly-trained caseworkers, will bring direct assistance with federal agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and IRS to Hudson Valley families right in their own community. Especially amid the federal government shutdown, Ryan's C.A.R.E.S. Van team will continue to be all hands on deck to aid constituents hurt by the nonstop cuts to critical federal programs, closures, and uncertainty - in particular regarding health care. Ryan's caseworkers are also equipped to help seniors sign up for Medicare coverage during the Medicare open enrollment period that runs until December 7. The C.A.R.E.S. Van has become a staple at community events and celebrations since June 2023.
"The harms that have impacted our Hudson Valley community over the last several months have been immense. From Social Security office closures to health care uncertainty to food bank cuts, my team has been laser-focused on delivering the direct relief, support, and answers Hudson Valley families deserve," said Congressman Pat Ryan. "Especially during the government shutdown, we are acting with the care and urgency the moment requires. Whether you need help enrolling in Medicare, are worried about losing access to your health care, or have questions about receiving your federal benefits, my team is all-hands-on-deck to help however we can in every corner of the Hudson Valley."
Congressman Ryan's C.A.R.E.S. Van assists constituents of NY-18 in accessing earned benefits, such as Veterans' Affairs benefits and Social Security, federal grant funding, passports and visas, immigration and naturalization services, and resolving issues with federal agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service.
"For months and months, I heard absolutely nothing back from the VA and was getting so frustrated. When I saw the Congressman's C.A.R.E.S. Van flyer, I was so excited," said Helen Adams of Wallkill. "Within just a few weeks, I got a letter in the mail back telling me that I was approved for benefits! I can breathe easier now knowing that I will finally be getting the VA benefits I am entitled to. Thank you to Congressman Ryan for caring about seniors like me and having a team who can help us navigate the agencies that we depend on to be able to survive."
"Congressman Ryan's team was extremely polite, professional, and emphatic towards my situation as a disabled veteran," said Middletown veteran Nicholas White. "They contacted me to inform me of everything and what they could do to assist. I was granted 100% P&T disability compensation. My wife and I couldn't be happier. Thank you!"
"We are so grateful for the excellent assistance we received from Congressman Ryan's office," said David Friedman of New Paltz. "For two years we have been trying to resolve a problem with the IRS, and because of the intervention of his office, the issue has been properly resolved, and we actually received interest on an amount due from the IRS! It took something special to get this matter looked at and Congressman Ryan's office provided that!"
"My 2022 tax return was held up by the IRS for nine months," said Robert Warhola of Kingston. "I had plans for my refund. The case worker assured me this problem could be resolved in two weeks. As promised, I received my refund electronically. It is nice to see our government working efficiently."
"Thanks to Congressman Ryan's office, the IRS finally issued refunds this spring for 2 returns I filed back in 2021," said Stacy Quinn of Rhinebeck. " After a very frustrating year of follow up - including an appointment at the IRS regional office in Poughkeepsie, multiple IRS assurances that I would hear back but never did, and a request for help from a senator's office that was ignored - I was about to lose hope. Congressman Ryan's office responded immediately, however, provided frequent updates, and I received the missing refunds in 6 weeks."
The C.A.R.E.S. Van's casework team meets and listens to community members and answers and offers assistance with federal programs and benefits including, but not limited to:
Social Security, Veterans Affairs (VA), Medicare, Medicaid, federal student loans, federal grants for local governments, small businesses and organizations, and households, IRS taxes and tax returns, passports, immigration services, military records and awards, the Office of Personnel for federal workers, connecting with Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) and the military community in the Hudson Valley, U.S. Service Academy nominations, and more!
In March of 2024, the C.A.R.E.S. Van completed its first district tour, visiting every one of the 82 cities, towns, and villages in NY-18 in under 10 months. During the first district tour, the Van reached over 1,500 constituents and logged 3,341 miles to bring assistance directly to Hudson Valley families where they are at. The Van has been critical in assisting Ryan's team in securing over $40 million in casework assistance for NY-18 constituents.
The C.A.R.E.S. Van has also been mobilized for specialized events, resource fairs, community events, and to deliver emergency response resources including, but not limited to:
* Bringing direct assistance from the Social Security Administration back to Ulster County following closure of the county's only Social Security Administration office.
* Partnering with dozens of community organizations, the Social Security Administration, the Center for Medicare, local governments from across the Hudson Valley for Senior Resource Fairs.
* Partnering with Veterans Service Organizations, local governments, and the Hudson Valley military community to deliver Veterans and Military Families Resource Fairs and for Congressman Ryan's Veterans Week of Action that made stops in every county in NY-18.
* Mobilizing a coalition of community partners, emergency response organizations, and local governments to bring direct relief to communities impacted by the catastrophic flooding events of July 2023.
* Partnering with the New York State Comptroller's Office of Unclaimed Funds to connect constituents with money owed to them by the State.
* Delivering direct assistance with federal agencies to community events including the Dutchess County Senior Picnics, National Night Out in partnership with local law enforcement agencies, community Trunk-or-Treat Halloween celebrations, community farmers' markets, Kingston's Mexican and Central American Independence Celebration, Warwick's Mental Health Awareness Celebration, the Orange County Veterans' Picnic, and more!
The schedule for the C.A.R.E.S. Van's October events is as follows, and updates will be provided via social media.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3:
11:00AM - 1:00PM
City of Beacon Memorial Building
413 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5:
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Washingtonville Village Hall
9 Fair Lawn Drive
Washingtonville, NY 10992
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7:
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Hudson Valley National Center for Veterans Reintegration
24 Twin Maples Plaza
Saugerties, NY 12477
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12:
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Gardiner Town Hall
2340 US-44
Gardiner, NY 12525
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13:
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Greenwood Lake Public Library
79 Waterstone Road
Greenwood Lake, NY 10925
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Tuxedo Park Library
227 NY-17
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18:
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Poughkeepsie Public Library
93 Market Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Original text here: https://patryan.house.gov/media/press-releases/amid-government-shutdown-congressman-pat-ryan-continues-delivering-direct
After Another Denial of FEMA Aid, Congresswoman Gwen Moore Urges Reconsideration
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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After Another Denial of FEMA Aid, Congresswoman Gwen Moore Urges Reconsideration
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement after learning that FEMA denied the state of Wisconsin Hazard Mitigation funding after experiencing historic flooding in August. This denial of aid follows FEMA's denial of Public Assistance funding to assist affected counties who experienced an estimated $26 million in infrastructure damage.
"The risks of severe flooding will only increase due to climate change,
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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After Another Denial of FEMA Aid, Congresswoman Gwen Moore Urges Reconsideration
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement after learning that FEMA denied the state of Wisconsin Hazard Mitigation funding after experiencing historic flooding in August. This denial of aid follows FEMA's denial of Public Assistance funding to assist affected counties who experienced an estimated $26 million in infrastructure damage.
"The risks of severe flooding will only increase due to climate change,and our community needs to be prepared. FEMA's ill-conceived decision denies our state the opportunity to take proactive efforts to prevent future flooding and damage, which saves homeowners and taxpayers dollars in the long run. State and local governments cannot do it alone. I expect Governor Evers will rightly appeal this denial, and I hope that request will get bipartisan support in our congressional delegation. As our communities continue to recover, it is clear there is a need to build our communities back stronger and more resilient. I will continue advocating for Wisconsin's needs at the federal level and push back against these ill-advised decisions."
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Original text here: https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5787
2026 Health Insurance Prices Now Available for Granite Staters on HealthCare.Gov, Massive Increases Emphasizes Need for Congress to Provide Relief
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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2026 Health Insurance Prices Now Available for Granite Staters on HealthCare.Gov, Massive Increases Emphasizes Need for Congress to Provide Relief
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WASHINGTON - Granite Staters who buy their health insurance through the healthcare.gov marketplace can now view prices for health insurance premiums for next year. Health insurance premiums for Granite Staters are surging across the board, and because Congress has failed to extend tax cuts for people who buy health insurance on the exchange, many
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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2026 Health Insurance Prices Now Available for Granite Staters on HealthCare.Gov, Massive Increases Emphasizes Need for Congress to Provide Relief
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WASHINGTON - Granite Staters who buy their health insurance through the healthcare.gov marketplace can now view prices for health insurance premiums for next year. Health insurance premiums for Granite Staters are surging across the board, and because Congress has failed to extend tax cuts for people who buy health insurance on the exchange, manyGranite Staters are seeing prices that have more than doubled compared to 2025. There is still time to act to prevent this massive price increase on families.
"Granite Staters are learning about the massive surge in health insurance prices that is coming their way if Congress does not act," said Senator Hassan. "Families should not be forced to make heart-wrenching decisions about whether to forego health insurance in order to keep a roof over their heads. There is still time to act, and I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to come to the table and reach an agreement to reopen the government and address this calamity which is now at the doorstep of millions of Americans."
As just one example, the new prices show that for a 60-year-old Manchester couple making $42,500 each per year, the cost of health insurance will go from an already-too-expensive $837.10 per month to $1,868.42 per month for the exact same plan. Open enrollment for these plans begins on November 1.
Senator Hassan has been sounding the alarm about the impending health care crisis facing families and continues to push colleagues on both sides of the aisle to come to the table and reopen the government while protecting health care access for millions of Americans.
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Original text here: https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/2026-health-insurance-prices-now-available-for-granite-staters-on-healthcaregov-massive-increases-emphasizes-need-for-congress-to-provide-relief
