WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-WY) released the following statement after the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) withdrew its proposal that would pave the way for Natural Asset Companies (NACs) to be listed on the NYSE. This is a victory for the state of Wyoming, which would be negatively impacted by NAC's ability to raise capital to purchase the rights to natural assets and restrict mini  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: In 2018, the former superintendent of New York State's Financial Services Department, Maria Vullo, called upon local banks and insurers to sever connections with gun rights advocacy groups such as the National Rifle Association (NRA), subjectively citing "reputational risks" as justification. Fearing the revocation of their New York licenses, several organizations terminated partnerships with the NRA.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2024: Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a statement that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) was withdrawing a proposed rule change which would have allowed the Exchange's listing of Natural Asset Companies (NACs). This proposal was of questionable legality and would allow for the buying and selling of undefined "rights" to certain private and public lands, including to foreig  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: The 'Assault Weapon Financing Accountability Act' Bans Financing that Contributes to the Immediate Accessibility of Assault Weapons and Ghost Guns Read the Bill Here Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congressman John Larson (CT-01) to introduce the 'Assault Weapon Financing Accountability Act,' which would ban the use of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) financing for the purchase of assau  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Stefanik Has Continuously Provided Support to Perpetrators of the January 6thAttack on the U.S. Capitol Earlier This Month, Congresswoman Stefanik Referred to Duly Convicted January 6th Insurrectionists as "Hostages" Read the Resolution Here Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) will today introduce a resolution to censure Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for conduct unbecoming of   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: The 'Trafficking Reduction and Criminal Enforcement' Act Would Implement Reporting Requirements on Lost and Stolen Guns, Increase Gun Trace Data Transparency Bill Would Also Mandate Second Hidden Serial Number on All New Guns Sold Making It Harder for Criminals to Remove Serial Numbers Read the Bill Here Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) in intr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Lawler released the following statement after the reported decision by the Biden administration to relist the Iran-backed Houthis as a specially designated global terrorist (SDGT). "I'm glad to see that President Biden has finally placed the Houthis back on the terror list after removing them at the beginning of his term," said Congressman Mike Lawler. "With the Houthis threatening the en  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Lawler released the following statement after helping pass a bipartisan continuing resolution to avert a potential government shutdown. "I was glad to see strong bipartisan support of the continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown," said Congressman Mike Lawler. "With Congress now finally committed to regular order and a full-fledged Appropriations process, this extension of f  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Lawler released the following statement after Governor Hochul's budget showed she removed the Save Harmless clause while increasing aid for illegal immigrants in New York. "Governor Hochul's priorities are completely and totally upside down," said Congressman Mike Lawler. "Instead of proposing legislation to remove New York City's sanctuary city status, Governor Hochul has doubled down, s  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Chemung County, in the amount of $2,677,914. "In the face of unpredictable weather emergencies, ensuring safety and access to medical care in our community is paramount," said Congressman Langworthy. "The $2.6 million FEMA grant for Arnot Ogden Medi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: This week,Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) introduced the bipartisan Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success (CAREERS) Act (H.R. 7015) to address the skills gap and workforce shortage in rural communities. This legislation is co-led with Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (HI-02). "Many businesses in rural areas, like those I represent in Western New York and the Southern   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced H.Res. 965, a resolution calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a United States citizen, who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of Americans by the Taliban. Additional cosponsors of the resolution include House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today joined House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), 134 other House Republicans, and 41 other Senate Republicans filed a Supreme Court Amicus Brief in the case Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson, et al. In Trump v. Anderson, the U.S. Supreme Court is weighing whether President Donald Trump should rema  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today introduced the Unborn Child Support Act to enable expecting mothers to receive child support payments during pregnancy.  Additional cosponsors of the legislation include U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Katie Britt (R-AL), Steve Daines (R-MT), John Hoeven (R-ND), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), James Lankford (R-OK), Roger Marshal  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-2) today introduced the Parity for Child Exploitation Offenders Act to close loopholes for child predators by ensuring that existing enhanced penalties for sexual crimes involving children are applied equally to all sexual predators.  Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) led the introduction of this bill in the Senat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 18, 2024: Today, following a landmark Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision to crackdown on the sources of toxic lead exposures, Congressman Pat Ryan demanded that Verizon and AT&T immediately disclose the locations of all lead cables in New York, and commit to robust lead testing at high risk sites across the state, including Temple Park in Wappingers Falls. Both Verizon and AT&T have refused m  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: In 2023, The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Helped Over 20,000 New York Households Funding For The Program Expired Last Year, Ending Critical Assistance That Has Helped Over 1 Million Americans Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to call for continued federal funding for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) in the upcoming govern  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined 13 of her colleagues in urging Senate Appropriations leadership to support funding for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) grant program in the fiscal year 2024 spending legislation. While the committee-passed U.S. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill included $  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 18, 2024: Immigration advocates, Caucus Chairs, and prominent House Democrats held a press conference today, January 18, in response to Senate negotiators considering anti-immigrant policies, and as Speaker Mike Johnson said he'd reject any border deal that doesn't include H.R. 2, an extreme border policy already passed by House Republicans. Advocates' demands also come just days after President Bid  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) led a letter to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler and Director Haoxiang Zhu, seeking information on a proposed rule change to permit the listing of Natural Asset Compan  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2024: Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a notice of withdrawal of the proposed rule change that would have allowed the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to list Natural Asset Companies (NACs). House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today is a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Thank you, Chairman Rouzer and Ranking Member Napolitano for hosting this important hearing today, and for allowing me to testify in front of this Committee. I would like to take this time today to discuss an issue that is critica  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: Miss. Lawmakers, Others Argue for Supreme Court to Protect Rights, Rein in New York Regulatory Abuse Targeting Advocacy Group WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-Miss.) have signed an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in NRA v. Vullo, a case that pits the First Amendment rights of gun groups against hostile government regula  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined House Republican leadership to discuss President Donald J. Trump's historic Iowa caucus victory, how House Republicans will continue to stand unequivocally with our most precious ally Israel, and how House Republicans will continue to fight to ensure every baby has the sacred opportunity of life, liberty and the pursuit of hap  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, House Republican Chair Elise Stefanik and Congressman Rick Allen (R-GA) wrote the following opinion for Newsweek following the Biden Administration's announcement of an unclear, overly restrictive Department of Labor rule for determining worker classification that will have devastating impacts on independent workers and our economy. Find the full opinion below.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY), a member of the Homeland Security Committee, and Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) introduced the bipartisan and bicameral Disaster Contract Improvement Actto improve the disaster contracting process on the federal, local, and state levels of government following natural disasters and mitigate waste, fraud, and abuse. "All the preparation and focus on recovery effor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a Navy Veteran and member of the Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after Navy Lieutenant Ridge Alkonis was granted parole by the U.S. Parole Commission. "While parole for LT Ridge Alkonis is long overdue, I am incredibly thankful the Commission came to the right decision today. I am thrilled that LT Alkonis has been fina  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: Reps. Nick LaLota (NY-01), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), and Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04) released a joint statement slamming New York Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed budget which includes massive cuts to school districts across Long Island while spending $2.4 billion on the self-inflicted migrant crisis. "It is shameful for Governor Hochul to propose a state budget with draconian cuts to over 40 Long Island sch  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: HAUPPAUGE, NY - Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released the following statement ahead of MLK Day calling for a continued pursuit of the fulfillment of the dream and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "Today, we remember the legacy of a remarkable man and also reflect on the enduring ideals, hopes, and dreams Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. held dear. His vision of a just and equal society, rooted i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Congressional Western Caucus Chair Dan Newhouse (R-WA) sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) citing serious concerns about a recent proposal to amend the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Listed Company Manual to adopt listing standards for Natural Asset Companies (NACs).  The proposal would allow NACs to list on the NYSE and r  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) announced she will be hosting her annual Presidents' Day Essay contest for Staten Island and Brooklyn students. Students in grades three through five who reside or attend school in New York's 11th Congressional District are encouraged to participate and write essays about what they would do to improve their community if they were Presid  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, applauded the Committee's passage of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, bipartisan legislation that provides American workers, families, farmers, and small businesses much needed tax relief. Specifically, the legislation restores expired provisions of President Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Job  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, Congress' chief tax writing committee, is urging businesses in New York's 11th Congressional District to file for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) before January 31, 2024, citing potential changes to the tax code in the new bipartisan tax framework.  "Under the new bipartisan tax framework being nego  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 19, 2024: * * * Last week, the Republic of South Africa argued before the International Court of Justice that Israel's military actions in Gaza violate the international prohibition on genocide. I unequivocally reject this charge, and I expect the ICJ to do the same. The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide was ratified by the United Nations in 1948. It rose from the   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04) introduced legislation designed to streamline the process by which American mass transit systems receive federal relief funds following emergencies that impact system service: the Transit Emergency Relief Act. The bipartisan legislation, which is being co-led by Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), seeks to dedicate $50 million each year from the Highway Trust F  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04) has co-sponsored 'Goldie's Act,' H. R. 1788, legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and endorsed by the bipartisan House Problem Solvers Caucus. This crucial legislation would further clarify the Department of Agriculture's responsibilities to protect dogs in federally licensed puppy mills by mandating more thorough inspe  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 18, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans are marching to criminalize abortion nationwide and failing Americans with stunts instead of solutions, Democrats are putting people over politics to deliver for the American people. JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. From the very beginning o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to support our allies and work to prevent a dangerous government shutdown. BLITZER: Joining me now is the House Minority Leader, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries. He was inside the White House for that important meeti  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 18, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the so-called "Pregnant Students' Rights Act." JEFFRIES: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And let me thank my distinguished colleague from the great state of Oregon, Representative Bonamici, for her tremendous advocacy, and for yielding some time. I rise today in strong opposition to thi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following Dear Colleague: * * * Dear Colleague, I write with respect to the continuing resolution we will consider this week on the House floor. As a Democratic Caucus, we have consistently made clear that we are willing to work with our Republican colleagues on a bipartisan basis to solve problems for hardworking American taxpayers whenever possible, while at the same time pushing back against ext  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 10:00am to noon on Friday, January 26 at the Village of Windsor Community House. During the event, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro's office to share comments and resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced $2,959,864 in federal funding is being delivered to Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc. These funds are available through the Head Start and Early Head Start programs and administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). They will be used to support Head Start programs in Broome and Chenango counties, wh  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 19, 2024: Today, Congressman Pat Ryan kicked off his second annual "Valentines for Vets" initiative, inviting Hudson Valley community members to send or drop off cards to his Newburgh office to deliver to local veterans and veteran caregivers for Valentine's Day. "Veterans put their lives on the line to keep us safe and protect our democracy - it's the ultimate expression of love for their fellow Americ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 19, 2024: Yesterday, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) voted to pass the Meaningful Access to Court Proceedings for Victims of Pan Am Flight 103 Act (S.3250) and it is now on its way to the President's desk where it will be signed into law. This bill requires federal courts to make remote access to certain criminal court proceedings available for victims of the bombing of Pan American Flight 1  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: In a bid to strengthen federal efforts to combat hate crimes on college and university campuses, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on the introduction of his bill, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act, which would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to track and record additional information on hate crimes.  "We have  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Brian Higgins (NY-26) led a bipartisan letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, and Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone urging a legislative fix to prevent cuts to safety net hospitals. Section 203 of Title II of the Consolidated Appropriations Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: Reps. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Juan Vargas (CA-52), and Steven Horsford (NV-04) were joined by more than 50 members of Congress in sending a letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Commission, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency commenting on implementation of the Basel III agreement adjusting capital requirements  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Reps. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME 1), members of the House Agriculture Committee, today announced the introduction of the Organic Dairy Data Collection Act. This bipartisan bill supports organic dairy farmers in Upstate New York by enhancing data collection at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), allowing the agency and farmers to better understand the costs associated with  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: "Secretary Blinken's fourth visit to Israel since the attacks of October 7 demonstrates the importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship as Israel reaches a milestone in the effort to dramatically reduce the threat of Hamas and our commitment to doing everything we can to bring the hostages home. I welcome Israel's intended withdrawal of select forces in northern Gaza, and a new  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $6,567,304.50 in federal funding for the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Medical Center's generator replacement project. This funding will support the addition of a new generator and the replacement and installation of other essential devices critical to the 300-bed hospital. The addition of a ne  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: Following pressure from Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and the House Committee on Natural Resources, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced this week they are withdrawing their proposed rule which would have allowed foreign owned Natural Asset Companies (NACs) to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) said, "America's public lands are not for s  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) applauded the decision by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) to withdraw the proposed rule change that would list a new category of "Natural Asset Companies" on the New York Stock Exchange. This decision comes less than a week after Rep. Rosendale submitted comments explaining how detrimental this new rule would be to agricultural producer  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a business meeting at 10 a.m. on Jan. 24, 2024: Agenda Nominees 1. Kurt Campbell The Honorable Kurt Campbell, of the District of Columbia, to be Deputy Secretary of State 2. Cardell Kenneth Richardson Mr. Cardell Kenneth Richardson, Sr., of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of State 3. Robert David Gioia Mr. Robert David Gioia, of New York, to be a Commissioner on the part of th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, sent letters to the CEOs of three of the largest corporate owners of American assisted living facilities--Atria Senior Living, Brookdale Senior Living, and Sunrise Senior Living. The letters address significant concerns about workforce shor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: After U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) launched an effort last year to stop the Social Security Administration (SSA) from aggressively prosecuting seniors and other Social Security recipients, today he called the SSA out for putting this issue on the backburner. The SSA has made billions of dollars in overpayments to seniors and other Social Security recipients. When the SSA discovers an overpayment, they   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2024: Today, Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-WY) released the following statement after the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) withdrew its proposal that would pave the way for Natural Asset Companies (NACs) to be listed on the NYSE. This is a victory for the state of Wyoming, which would be negatively impacted by NAC's ability to raise capital to purchase the rights to natural asse  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Senator John Hoeven joined a bicameral group, led by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), in filing an amicus curiae brief in the Supreme Court in NRA v. Vullo. The brief urges the Court to stop the State of New York from abusing its regulatory power to impose financial blacklists on the National Rifle Association (NRA) and any other advocacy organization purely based on their personal beliefs. Specifically, the br  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that she earned an 'A+' on Susan B. Anthony (SBA) Pro-Life America's National Pro-Life Scorecard for the first session of the 118th Congress for her legislative efforts to protect life.  The SBA Pro-Life America Scorecard reflects votes and actions taken during the 118th Congress to inform pro-life constituents what actions their legislators have taken on pro-life   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released a statement following Far Left Kathy Hochul's massive $233 billion budget announcement for the State of New York. "Far Left failed Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul wants to spend taxpayer money that New York doesn't have on failed policies that New Yorkers do not want. Her bloated budget pours $2.4 billion into funding and further incentivize  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration's decision to designate Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists as "Specially Designated Global Terrorists" versus relisting them as a "Foreign Terrorist Organization" (FTO) which carries much more significant sanctions and penalties. Joe Biden's decision to choose a weaker designation i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on the passage of a resolution condemning the Biden Administration's open border policies, and the disregard of the national security and public safety crisis along our Southern Border. "Joe Biden's Far Left open border policies are responsible for the crisis happening at our Northern and Southern Borders, turning ev  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik and Select Committee on the CCP Chairman Mike Gallagher released the following joint statement demanding that Communist Chinese drones be banned from the United States. This comes after the release of the new Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) report detailing how Communist Chinese drones are actively spying on A  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Black Button Distilling Has Major Expansion Plans To Build NYS' Largest-Ever Bourbon Barrel Warehouse on Lyell Ave in Rochester And Hire More New Yorkers, But Due To Fed Inaction They Have Been Waiting For Months To Move Forward With Plans To Turn Great NY-Grown Agricultural Products Into More Barrels Of Great NY-Grown Bourbon Now, Schumer Is Calling On TTB To Approve Black B  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Buffalo's William Street Mail Processing Center Is A Central Hub For Mail Delivery In WNY, But Now USPS Is Considering Transferring Some Operations To Rochester - Leading To Serious Concerns Of Slowed Mail Delivery And Added Obstacles For Local Workers To Do Their Jobs Schumer Is Now Demanding Answers From The Postmaster General For WNY As The Public and Union Postal Workers   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden joined Senate Colleagues in urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to consider the risk JBS S.A. (JBS) poses to the integrity of U.S. capital markets and the legal rights of U.S. investors as they consider the company's proposal to list on the New York Stock Exchange. "As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) considers this   more