WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: BURLINGTON, VT - Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) applauded the Biden-Harris Administration's approval of the first funding application for the Inflation Reduction Act's Home Energy Rebates program, which includes provisions the Senator first introduced and championed in the HOPE for HOMES Act, legislation that successfully passed as part of the historic Inflation Reduction Act. Under the energy rebate program, New   more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Today, Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, announced a hearing next Wednesday, May 1, at 2:00 PM ET, to examine the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) recent proposed r  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following statement on April 26, 2024: * * * Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement regarding reports that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delayed plans to ban menthol cigarettes: "The tobacco industry has a long history of strategically marketing their products to Black and brown communities, particularly through the use of menthol cigarettes. It's important for the federal g  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following statement on April 24, 2024: * * * Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Donald Payne, Jr.: "Today, one of my dearest colleagues, the Gentleman from New Jersey, gained his wings. On behalf of the people of the 9th District of New York, the Clarke family, and myself, I'd like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the Payne family, as well as Donald  more

YONKERS, New York, April 23 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Last week, Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. (NY-16) hosted a virtual town hall on reproductive justice with special guests Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and National Women's Law Center Director of Health Equity, Dorianne Mason. During the town hall, they discussed the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe vs. Wade, travel for people seeking reproductive care from out of state  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 20, 2024: Today, Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. (NY-16) voted yes on supplemental aid bills to provide assistance to Ukraine and Taiwan and protect democracy abroad from Russian aggression and rising authoritarianism. He also voted no on legislation to provide more bombs and weapons for Netanyahu's indiscriminate killing of civilians in Gaza. "Our government has a moral obligation to protect pe  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (R-Texas) demanded answers from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and New York Attorney General Alvin Bragg following the highly suspect hiring of Matthew Colangelo by the New York Attorney General's Office. This demand for transparency comes amid disturbing revelations about the politically motivated prosecution of former President Donald Trump. Matthew Colang  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) issued the following statement after House passage of the foreign security and humanitarian aid funding package: "I proudly voted in favor of crucial assistance for our democratic allies--Israel, Ukraine, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan, as well as vital humanitarian assistance for Gaza and other vulnerable populations. The United States' support for the security  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Lockport, NY--Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today hosted a roundtable discussion in Albion, New York, to provide a forum for local law enforcement leaders and elected officials to discuss the challenges facing the community. Tenney was joined at the event by elected officials, including New York State Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt, Orleans County Legislature Vice Chairman Bill Eick, Orleans  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Oswego, NY--Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced the launch of the Community Project Funding (CPF) process for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The deadline for this year's submissions is Monday April 29th, 2024 at close of business. The CPF process is an important way for members of Congress to advocate for essential projects that benefit our communities. It provides transparency, accountabilit  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted against H. R. 8035, the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024 totaling more than $60.84 billion. This bill ultimately passed the House by a vote of 311-112, with one voting present. "I care deeply about the courageous people of Ukraine and the perilous situation they face against Putin's unprovoked invasion and his diabolical actions  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted favor of H.R. 8034, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024; H.R. 8036, the Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 8038, the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act; and H.R. 3602, the End the Border Catastrophe Act. These bills will support Israel, strengthen our national security, deter our adversaries and s  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, alongside 29 other senators, announced the introduction of the bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act. The bill will help address antisemitic sentiment and action on college campuses--which has been rising across the nation for years and spiked in the wake of Hamas' terrorist attack on October 7, 2023--by requiring the U.S. Department of Education to consider th  more

NEW YORK, New York, April 25 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) joined House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and other Members for a meeting hosted by Jewish students at Columbia University. Chairwoman Foxx's remarks: "Columbia University is in a freefall. "Following the explosion of this antisemitis  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, today, the New York Post reported that Congresswoman Elise Stefanik led a letter from the New York Republican Congressional Delegation demanding Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik resign after failing to put an end to an unsanctioned mob of students and agitators involved in documented incidents of despicable antisemitic harassment and calls for violence and terroris  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Today, the House Judiciary Committee released an interim staff report titled, "An Anatomy of a Political Prosecution: The Manhattan District Attorney's Office's Vendetta Against President Donald J. Trump." The report reveals how the New York County District Attorney's Office's (DANY) investigation and prosecution of President Trump is the product of pr  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: STONY BROOK, NY - Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) honored Stony Brook's Nate Bruckenthal, who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our great nation on April 24th, 2004. Last week, LaLota spoke on the House floor to honor Bruckenthal. "Nate Bruckenthal epitomized the highest ideals of selflessness and sacrifice, consistently placing his country's needs above his own life. His courageous acti  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: SOUTHAMPTON, NY - Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released the following statement after securing $1 million in federal funding for the Village of Southampton's Sewer System Installation. "After engaging with community leaders and listening to their insights on the pressing needs of Southampton Village, securing funding to centralize its sewer system became a top priority. I am proud to have pla  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 20, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor against pro-Putin extremists who have obstructed our national security and in support of the urgent bipartisan national security package to stand with our allies and protect the American people. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the legislative package that is before the Congress. For months, the national  more

BROOKLYN, New York, April 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on April 23, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement upon the Senate's passage of the critical national security package: Congratulations to Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Senate on swift passage of bipartisan legislation important to America's national security inter  more

BROOKLYN, New York, April 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on April 23, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The antisemitic rhetoric and intimidation deployed by some students and outside protestors on college campuses in New York City and beyond is completely unacceptable and deeply disturbing. Every American has the constitutional right to free speech and peaceful assembly in t  more

BROOKLYN, New York, April 25 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on April 23, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The antisemitic rhetoric and intimidation deployed by some students and outside protestors on college campuses in New York City and beyond is completely unacceptable and deeply disturbing. Every American has the constitutional right to free speech and peaceful assembly in the public square. However, intent  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on April 24, 2024: * * * Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr.: Today is a difficult day as we mourn the loss of a beloved public servant, colleague and dear friend. Over his six terms in Congress, Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr. was a tremendous advocate for the people of New Jersey's T  more

BROOKLYN, New York, April 25 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on April 23, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement upon the Senate's passage of the critical national security package: Congratulations to Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Senate on swift passage of bipartisan legislation important to America's national security interests. Led by Chuck Schumer  more

BROOKLYN, New York, April 25 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on April 24, 2024: * * * Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr.: Today is a difficult day as we mourn the loss of a beloved public servant, colleague and dear friend. Over his six terms in Congress, Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr. was a tremendous advocate for the people of New Jersey's Tenth Congressional  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today announced $1,000,000 in federal funding she secured for the Mid-Island Blue Belt Street Reconstruction Project. The funding will be used for road reconstruction in the Ocean Breeze section of Staten Island, including new curbs, sidewalks and potential street raising to prevent flooding and ponding. "New York City's Bluebelt system   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today announced the Staten Island winners of her 2024 Presidents' Day Essay contest. Elementary school students in grades three through five from across New York's 11th Congressional district were invited to participate and write essays about what they would do to improve their community if they were President of the United States. "From  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: (NEW YORK, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today released the following statement reiterating her calls from yesterday for the resignation of Columbia University President Nemat Shafik over the University's handling of antisemitic protests that have occurred on campus:"Columbia University moving to virtual learning today out of safety concerns for students and faculty only further prov  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) today introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit the implementation of congestion pricing in New York City, a first-in-the-nation program that will charge commuters up to $15 to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. "The MTA's Congestion Pricing Plan is nothing more than a cash grab that will take more money from com  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 20, 2024: Today, nearly 20 members of Congress -- Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Becca Balint (VT-AL), Greg Casar (TX-35), Mark Takano (CA-39), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Barbara Lee (CA-12), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Judy Chu (CA-28), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Andre Carson  more

MANHATTAN, New York, April 25 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Today, April 24, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited the MTA headquarters after the agency failed to comply with an official Freedom of Information Law or FOIL request more than 60 business days ago and ignored more than 30 messages from Congressman Gottheimer's office, requesting a meeting with MTA CEO Janno Lieber. Following today's announcement at the MT  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following statement on April 24, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement following the passing of his colleague and friend Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10): "I am deeply saddened to learn about the death of my dear friend and colleague Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. Don was a relentless advocate for the people of his beloved Tenth Congressional District of New Jers  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced a slate of national advocacy organizations have recently endorsed his legislation, the Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act, including: the National Organization for Women, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN),and the Joyful Heart Foundation. The growing support comes during National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month   more

ROCHESTER, New York, April 24 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle highlighted House passage of legislation he authored to designate The Strong as the National Museum of Play. "The Strong is a one-of-a-kind destination for families of all ages, underscoring the importance of lifelong learning, creativity, and discovery through play," said Congressman Joe Morelle. "I'm proud to have authored and passed legislatio  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: The following is an excerpt from Congressman Langworthy's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to receive the full newsletter every week! "After Iran's full-scale attack on Israel, House Republicans focused on supporting our strongest ally for freedom in the Middle East. This also means holding Iran, the leading state sponsor of terror in the world, accountable by ending the Biden Administration's policy of  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after a robust foreign aid package with support for Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine passed the House by a broad bipartisan margin. The package also included two of Congressman Lawler's bills, the SHIP Act and the Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act. Both bills target Iran's illicit oil trade that has brought in over $88 billion in revenue s  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Today, Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) sent a letter to United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, urging him to reconsider recently announced price increases to stamps: "I am writing to express strong opposition to the US Postal Service's proposal for raising the price of stamps from 68 cents to 73 cents. An 8% rise in the cost of stamps will have a disparate impact on those hit  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez applauded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for addressing gaps in the 2015 Coal Ash Rule that left half of coal ash unregulated and allowed coal plants to avoid cleaning up toxic coal ash across the country. In 2021, Velazquez led 37 of her colleagues in a letter calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to repair and impro  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) led a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson in support of replenished funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides discounted broadband access to millions of households across the United States. The ACP is in the process of winding down in the absence of congressional funding, and beneficiaries will completely lose their discount after May 2024. H  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: NEW YORK, NY -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of Earth Day 2024 and touted several pieces of legislation he has introduced during the 118th Congress: "On Earth Day, we reaffirm our commitment to adopting climate solutions to save our planet," said Espaillat. "The difference we make today will have resounding impacts throughout our commun  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: NEW YORK, NY -- Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Jerry Nadler (NY-12), and Daniel Goldman (NY-10) issued the following joint statement condemning antisemitism on the campus of Columbia University: "Over the past week, we've witnessed what could be legitimate debate venture into dangerous antisemitic rhetoric, attacks and intimidation on Columbia University's campus. We are united in  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, Representatives Jerry Nadler, Adriano Espaillat, and Daniel Goldman issued the following joint statement condemning antisemitism on the campus of Columbia University: "Over the past week, we've witnessed what could be legitimate debate venture into dangerous antisemitic rhetoric, attacks and intimidation on Columbia University's campus. We are united in our strong condemnation o  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joined Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15) in introducing legislation in response to the ongoing demonstrations at Columbia University that have created an environment that many Jewish students view as hostile to their well-being and safety. This legislation, the College Oversight and Legal Updates Mandating Bias Investigations and Accountability  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) today released the following statement on anti-Israel protests at Columbia University: "College campuses must be places of learning and discussion. Every American has a right to protest, but when protests shift to antisemitism, verbal abuse, intimidation, or glorification of Oct. 7 violence against Jewish people, that crosses the line. Cam  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Fed Investment Awarded Through National Science Foundation Will Be Used To Train, Recruit, And Retain STEM Teachers - Bolstering Academic Opportunities In Underserved Communities & Creating Jobs In Southern Tier Schumer, Gillibrand: This Funding Is An A+ For Our Binghamton Students & New Teachers! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gilli  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Fed Investment Awarded Through National Science Foundation Will Be Used To Train, Recruit, And Retain STEM Teachers - Bolstering Academic Opportunities In Underserved Communities & Creating Jobs In Southern Tier Schumer, Gillibrand: This Funding Is An A+ For Our Binghamton Students & New Teachers! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that they secured an additional $9,972,000 for local projects in Manhattan in the most recent FY2024 funding bill. This funding will help increase access to health care and education services, arts programs, and more. The senators personally secured funding for these projects as congressionally directed spending requests. "I am t  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that they secured $51,307,000 for critical local projects on Long Island in the FY2024 spending bill. The senators personally delivered funding for these projects as congressionally directed spending requests. "I am proud to deliver a whopping $50 million in federal funding for community projects across Long Island - from the Tow  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Fort Drum Firefighters Are Essential Fed Employees - Which The Army Is Responsible For Amply Funding In Army HQ Budget - But Year After Year Shortfalls Have Left Them Unable To Repair Or Replace Damaged Equipment, And Even Having To Borrow From Other Local Departments Due To Being Unable To Purchase New Gear Schumer Is Calling On Army HQ To Immediately Reverse This Trend An  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Livingston, NJ -- Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement after the MTA announced New York City's congestion pricing plan will go into effect on June 30. "It is unacceptable that the MTA is barreling towards the implementation of their unfair double tax despite ongoing legal challenges to its existence. This plan is structured in a way that punishes New Jersey families w  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: NEW YORK, NY -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in response to House Speaker Johnson's planned visit to Columbia University furthering political divide and tension. "Antisemitism feeds on division. The impact of antisemitic rhetoric and hate speech targeting Jewish students at Columbia and other campuses around our nation encroach upon religious toleranc  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, nearly 20 members of Congress -- Reps. Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Becca Balint (VT-AL), Greg Casar (TX-35), Mark Takano (CA-39), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Barbara Lee (CA-12), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Judy Chu (CA-28), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Andre Carson (IN-07), Bonnie Watson   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, Department of Justice Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding action on Columbia University's campus as Columbia President Minouche Shafik continues to allow an unsanctioned mob of students and agitators to harass and threaten Jewish   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik led a letter to Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik urging her to resign for failing to put an end to an unsanctioned mob of students and agitators involved in documented incidents of despicable antisemitic harassment and calls for violence and terrorism against Jewish students on Columbia's campus. In the letter, the lawmakers state, "Over the past few days,   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement. "While Columbia's failed leadership spent hundreds of hours preparing for this week's Congressional hearing, it clearly was an attempt to cover up for their abject failure to enforce their own campus rules and protect Jewish students on campus. Over the past few months and especially the last 24 hours, Columbia's le  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Lloyd Austin urging the DoD to expedite the implementation of Section 152 of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which would allow the DoD to work with companies like Phoenix Tailings in Essex County, New York, to extract rare earth metals critical to strengthening our defense manufacturing sector an  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik co-led a letter with Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) to Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo urging the Biden Administration to immediately revoke all export licenses to Communist Chinese spy company Huawei after Huawei announced that it will be using new technology developed by American company Intel in their latest computers. Huawei has been listed on the Department o  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Yesterday, the following interest groups and companies sent letters to Speaker Mike Johnson, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and the Senate Commerce Committee in support of Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15)'s bill, H.R. 1797, the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act: Consumer Reports, Grubhub, International Association of Fi  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Stratton Air National Guard Base's Critical Ski-Bird Planes, Used For Essential NSF Climate Research, Polar Rescue, And Supporting America's National Security In The North & South Poles, Are Up to Five Decades Old In Constant Need Of Repairs, Creating A Dangerous Amount Of Uncertainty For Airlift Missions Schumer, Standing In Front Of The Massive Ski-Bird Planes -The Only S  more