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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday August 02, 2020 ( 148 items )  

After Advocating for CNY on Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, Rep. Katko Supports Passage of WRDA, Announces Significant Wins for Region
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) announced several key wins for Central New York in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020. Rep. Katko, who serves as a leader on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, worked across the aisle to develop this bill in Committee, and supported its passage in the House. WRDA provides authorization for water resources development projects and studies car  more

Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, New York State Re-Opening, Rep. Brindisi Passes Two Child Care Relief Bills, Continues Fight for Upstate Families
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Anthony Brindisi continued his work to aid Upstate New York's economic recovery and passed the Child Care Is Essential Act and the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act through the House of Representatives. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Brindisi has passed five bipartisan relief bills and delivered more than $155 million in aid to New York's 22nd District. The Child Care is Es  more

As New York Communities Plan to Reopen Schools, Sen. Gillibrand Cosponsors Legislation to Increase Funding for Students With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: As communities across New York State begin planning to reopen schools, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is cosponsoring legislation to increase funding for children with disabilities. The coronavirus pandemic poses a unique threat to the education of more than 7 million school-aged children with disabilities, and nearly 500,000 infants and toddlers with disabilities, who rely on support and services th  more

As New York's Local Governments Face Billions in Lost Revenue Due to COVID-19 Crisis, Gillibrand Calls for Direct Federal Relief Funding for Local Governments Responding to and Recovering From Coronavirus Pandemic in Binghamton
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called for legislation to provide local governments with direct federal relief that can be used to pay for essential services and offset lost revenues and increased costs stemming from the COVID-19 crisis. As local governments have faced slashed revenues due to the pandemic, direct assistance is needed to help state and local governments recover from this crisis. Concer  more

As New York's Local Governments Face Billions in Lost Revenue Due to COVID-19 Crisis, Gillibrand Calls for Direct Federal Relief Funding for Local Governments Responding to and Recovering From Coronavirus Pandemic in Plattsburgh
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called for legislation to provide local governments with direct federal relief that can be used to pay for essential services and offset lost revenues and increased costs stemming from the COVID-19 crisis. As local governments have faced slashed revenues due to the pandemic, direct assistance is needed to help state and local governments recover from this crisis. Concer  more

Chairman Nadler Issues Statement at Hearing on Online Platforms, Market Power
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement during a Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law hearing entitled "Online Platforms and Market Power, Part 6: Examining the Dominance of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google" on July 29: "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank you, Ranking Member Sensenbrenner and the Subcommittee Members for the tremendous effort that you all have put in  more

Chairman Nadler Issues Statement for Justice Department Oversight Hearing With A.G. Barr
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on July 28 during a Department of Justice oversight hearing with Attorney General William Barr: "Thank you for being here, Mr. Barr. According to the Congressional Research Service, this is the first time you have appeared before the House Judiciary Committee--both during your first tenure as Attorney General thirty years ago, and during your current service   more

Chairwoman Velazquez Issues Statement on SBA IG Management Alert on Fraud Potential in Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement in response to a Small Business Administration Inspector General management alert raising concerns regarding the potential for fraud and abuse in the COVID-19 economic injury disaster loan program: "I am troubled by yesterday's SBA OIG report that raised red flags regarding the management of the EIDL program. These issues must be addressed immediately. EID  more

GPO Welcomes New York Library in Adirondacks to Federal Program
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Government Publishing Office issued the following news release: The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) welcomes Lake Pleasant Public Library, which is located amongst the Adirondack Mountains, as a new member of GPO's Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) designated the library to be part of the program. The library will be the only depository library in Hamilton County in northern New York. The library will provide the  more

House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Bipartisan Rep. Espaillat Bill to Boost Security Funding and Cooperation in the Caribbean
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: The House Foreign Affairs Committee passed Representative Adriano Espaillat's (NY-13) bill, the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act. This legislation would allocate nearly $75,000,000 per year from 2021 through 2025 to improve security cooperation with Caribbean nations and combat illicit drug trafficking, support justice sector reform and strengthen the rule of law, and address instab  more

House Passes Chairwoman Maloney Amendment to Prevent Postmaster General From Making Drastic Changes to Postal Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on July 31: Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7617, which included an amendment offered by Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, to stop the new Postmaster General's drastic changes to the Postal Service from being implemented and maintain the mail service Americans deserve. Chairwoman Maloney  more

House Passes Child Care is Essential Act
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 29: The House today passed H.R. 7027, the Child Care is Essential Act, urgently-needed legislation to immediately address the problems child care providers have in staying open and covering their increased operating costs with limited revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic. "The coronavirus pandemic has devastated the child care sector. At the height   more

House Passes Landmark Rep. Lowey Child Care Bill With Bipartisan Support to Give Relief to Families, Child Care Providers, Bolster America's Economic Recovery
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act (H.R. 7327) in a bipartisan vote of 250-161. This legislation would make significant investments in the Child Care Entitlement to States, invest in long overdue infrastructure improvements to child care facilities,  more

House Passes Rep. Delgado's Bipartisan Legislation to Identify PFAS Contamination at Federal Water Projects
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: A broad, bipartisan coalition in the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass U.S. Representatives Antonio Delgado (NY-19) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01)'s bipartisan legislation to require the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to determine if there is any PFAS contamination on any of their facilities or operating sites. This legislation was included in the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act, annual  more

House Passes Rep. Rose Amendment to Increase Funding for Law Enforcement Mental Health Grants
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 30: After successfully securing an increase in funding for law enforcement mental health grants last year, Congressman Max Rose sponsored an amendment which was passed by the House of Representatives to further increase funding by 50 percent for the upcoming fiscal year. The amendment was included in a larger funding bill which is expected to pass the House of Representatives on Friday. "There are few i  more

House Veterans' Affairs Committee Passes Rice, Mast Legislation to Update Department of Veterans Affairs Mission Statement
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-New York, issued the following news release: The House Veterans' Affairs Committee passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Kathleen Rice (NY-04) and Brian Mast (FL-18) to revise the mission statement for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to be more inclusive of women and LGBTQ veterans and surviving family members. The Honoring All Veterans Act (H.R. 3010) changes the current mission statement to read: "To fulfill President   more

In Ithaca, Sen. Gillibrand, Lt. Gov. Hochul Meet With Local Child Care Providers, Call on CDC to Clarify Guidance for Reopening, Urge Congress to Stabilize Child Care Industry
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 27: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul visited the Downtown Ithaca Children's Center (DICC) to meet with local child care providers and discuss the need for critical support for the child care industry. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly half of all child care providers have had to shut their doors and the industry faces a potential loss of more than 4 millio  more

In Poughkeepsie, Sen. Gillibrand, Lt. Gov. Hochul Meet With Local Child Care Providers, Call on CDC to Clarify Guidance for Reopening, Urge Congress to Stabilize Child Care Industry
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 27: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul visited Community Family Development, Inc. in Poughkeepsie to meet with local child care providers and discuss the need for critical support for the child care industry. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly half of all child care providers have had to shut their doors and the industry faces a potential loss of more than 4   more

In Troy, Sen. Gillibrand, Lt. Gov. Hochul Meet With Local Child Care Providers, Call on CDC to Clarify Guidance for Reopening, Urge Congress to Stabilize Child Care Industry
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 27: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Lieutenant Governor KathyHochul visited Unity House of Troy to meet with local child care providers and discuss the need for critical support for the child care industry. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly half of all child care providers have had to shut their doors and the industry faces a potential loss of more than 4 million child care slots, which   more

On Heels of His Successful Push to Include Game-Changing Semiconductor Amendment in Defense Bill, Schumer Announces Plan to Jolt U.S. Semiconductor Industry & WNY Economy Into High Gear, Bring Critical Federal Investment to Genesee's Stamp Campus
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Standing with local officials at Genesee's STAMP Campus, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer unveiled his three-pronged push to jolt the U.S. semiconductor industry and the Upstate New York economy into high gear. First, Schumer called for swift passage by Congress of the final Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), in which the senator successfully included an amendment that will cont  more

Rep. Brindisi Blasts Senate COVID-19 Relief Proposal That Leaves New York State, Rural Counties, Towns, Out in Cold
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following statement regarding Sen. Mitch McConnell's, R-Kentucky, partisan COVID-19 relief plan, the HEALS Act: "This proposal by Leader McConnell and his cronies in Washington is completely inadequate. Local governments need help. Workers need help. Small businesses need help. Across our district, hard working men and women have made sacrifice after sacrifice and to see Washington politicians carving out funds for their pet p  more

Rep. Brindisi Statement on Remington Arms Bankruptcy
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following statement: "Remington Arms' bankruptcy is a punch in the stomach for the hardworking men and women in our region. "This bankruptcy cannot be used as an excuse by the company's owners to gut Union pensions, take away benefits that have been collectively bargained, or deny the safety rights of workers who've made the company profitable over the years. "I have spoken with UMWA Local 717 representatives and have offere  more

Rep. Conaway Welcomes Reps. Jacobs, Balderson to House Agriculture Committee
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. K. Michael Conaway, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement welcoming Reps. Chris Jacobs, R-New York, and Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, to the House Agriculture Committee: "As we continue our work at the House Agriculture Committee on behalf of America's farmers and ranchers, I'm excited to welcome Chris Jacobs and Troy Balderson. "Both understand the importance of supporting our farm families, and I look forwa  more

Rep. Delgado Announces Significant CARES Act Funding for Local Airports
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced $2,213,966.00 in federal funding through the Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support area airports. The funding was appropriated through the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The full breakdown of funding for NY-19 airports is as follows: * $71,283.00 for Columbia C  more

Rep. Delgado Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Partnerships Between Small Farms and Local Schools
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) and Representative Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) introduced the Small Farm to School Act, bipartisan legislation to incentivize partnerships between small farms and local schools. The Small Farm to School Act would create an eight state pilot program where local public schools would be reimbursed at a higher rate for sourcing school lunches from small farmers under  more

Rep. Delgado Statement on Leader McConnell's COVID-19 Proposal That Abandons State, Local Governments
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following statement: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) released the following statement on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's COVID-19 relief legislation that fails to provide a single dollar for state and local governments, despite the budget shortfalls faced by communities across the country. In April, Senator McConnell said he would prefer states declare bankruptcy than support state and local governments. *  more

Rep. Delgado Statement on New York Setting Maximum Contaminant Level for PFOA/PFOS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) member of the Bipartisan PFAS Congressional Task Force released the following statement on New York's announcement that they would set at statewide Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for use of PFOA and PFOS. Rep. Delgado has continually called for the EPA to establish an MCL for PFAS chemicals to keep our communities safe. In January 2019, Congressman Delgado wro  more

Rep. Delgado Successfully Includes Supplemental Funding for Lyme Disease Prevention in Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 31: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) highlighted significant victories for NY-19 in H.R. 7617, federal funding legislation made up of Defense, Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Service and General Government, Labor-HHS-Education, and Transportation-Housing and Urban Development bills. Last week, Rep. Delgado voted to pass appropriations legislation includi  more

Rep. Delgado Votes to Pass $50 Billion Child Care Stabilization Fund, Support Access to Child Care Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) joined a bipartisan coalition in voting to pass two bills to support access to child care across the U.S. in the months following the COVID-19 pandemic. H.R. 7027, the Child Care is Essential Act will create a $50 billion Child Care Stabilization fund and invest in child care so that providers across New York have the resources they need to safely reopen. Rep.   more

Rep. Delgado, Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $5 Million in Federal Emergency Funding for Ulster County Area Transit
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19), U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer, and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $4,999,882 in CARES Act emergency federal funding for the Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT). This federal funding was secured in the CARES Act, allocated by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and will allow transit services to continue in the Ulster County Area during the coronavirus (CO  more

Rep. Engel Authored Provisions to Modernize U.S. Hospitals Pass House
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Eliot L. Engel commended House passage today of a key funding bill for federal health agencies, H.R. 7617, which included provisions he authored that direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to assess the level of investment needed to modernize U.S. hospitals. "Our hospitals have had to quickly adapt to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, often times revealing the need for critica  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on President Trump Plan to Fragment U.S. Troop Presence in Europe
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's decision to withdraw thousands of U.S. troops from Germany: "Anyone who wonders why Putin was Trump's number-one booster should look no farther than the body blow Trump dealt Germany and NATO today. A few years ago, it would have been impossible to imagine that the President of the United States would be Russia's greatest asset   more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on State Department Report on JUST Act
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the State Department's report on the JUST Act: "Time is of the essence as we work to bring Holocaust survivors and their families the justice and accountability they deserve. "I was proud to support passage of the JUST Act, which led to this State Department report, the first ever U.S. government examination of Holocaust-era property restitution issues. Co  more

Rep. Engel Subpoenas Records From Pompeo-Senate GOP Smear Campaign Against Bidens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 31: Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today issued a subpoena to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as part of the committee's investigation of his apparent use of Department of State resources to advance a political smear of former Vice President Joe Biden. The subpoena demands all records purportedly deal  more

Rep. Engel Supported Bill to Improve Children's Health Included in Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Eliot L. Engel, a top Member of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, participated in a legislative hearing which included legislation he is co-leading to help develop treatments for pediatric cancers and other rare diseases affecting children. "Our nation has made remarkable strides in developing new treatments for cancer and other life-threatening illnesses," said Engel. "Many of these   more

Rep. Engel Votes to Pass NO BAN Act
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following statement: Congressman Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and cosponsor of the NO BAN Act, issued the following statement after he voted to pass the Act on the House floor. The NO BAN Act would repeal President Trump's heartless Muslim travel ban. * * * "President Trump's infamous Muslim travel ban has been an international disgrace. Every version of this Executive Order has been discriminat  more

Rep. Engel, Sen. Menendez Issue Statement on Beijing Crackdowns Under Hong Kong National Security Law
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on July 31 with Sen. Bob Menendez, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations, on Beijing's crackdowns under the Hong Kong national security law: "We are deeply concerned by today's announcement that China has issued arrest warrants under Hong Kong's new national security law for several noted democracy activists, including an extraterritorial warrant   more

Rep. Espaillat Secures Key Funding Increases, Policy Wins in House Funding Bills
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced a series of key policy and funding wins. Key among them was an amendment passed in the House of Representatives that would prohibit the Office of Refugee Resettlement and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from contracting with any for-profit contractor for the purposes of housing unaccompanied migrant children. Over the past few years, th  more

Rep. Granger Issues on Democrats' First Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following joint statement with Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, and Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay, D-Missouri, chair of the Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance, in response to the Housing and Urban Development Department's announcement that it is terminating the Obama administration's affirmatively furthering fair housi  more

Rep. Higgins Announces Approval of Water Resources Development Act
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), a bill providing authority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to carry out water projects, studies, and Civil Works missions. Higgins said, "Protecting our fresh water and maintaining waterways is important to our environment, economy, safety and future. The historic decline and   more

Rep. Higgins Announces Passage of Legislation Establishing National Museum of American Latino in Smithsonian
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Resolution Establishing April 13th as National Borinqueneers Day, Honoring Men & Women who Served in the Military's 65th Infantry, Also Approved Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced passage of H.R. 2420, the National Museum of the American Latino Act. The bipartisan bill, cosponsored by Higgins, establishes the National Museum of the American Latino in the Smithsonian Institution. Separate legislat  more

Rep. Higgins Announces Passage of Legislation to Increase Ride-Share Safety
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced passage of H.R. 4686, Sami's Law. The bill requires transportation network companies (TNC) ensure drivers display front and rear license plates, scannable codes on windows for riders to verify they are entering the correct vehicle, and illuminated signs visible both day and night to ensure the safety of passengers. Higgins said, "As ride-sharing continues to be   more

Rep. Higgins Announces Passage of Two Bills Aimed at Assisting Child Care Facilities & Working Families During COVID-19
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced passage of H.R. 7027, the Child Care is Essential Act, and H.R. 7327, the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act. The two bills aim to assist child care providers in dealing with the costs they are facing as a result of the coronavirus outbreak as well as assisting working families with access to care. "Our child care facilities are another vital and necessary par  more

Rep. Higgins Backs Community Effort to Reduce Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is supporting a community effort to reduce gun violence in Western New York and across the nation. Last week Higgins held a virtual meeting with Most Valuable Parents (MVP) and other local leaders organizing the public campaign which includes a push to repeal the Tiahrt Amendment. As community leaders announced the effort in Western New York this week, Higgins championed   more

Rep. Higgins Marks 10th Anniversary of Airline Safety Act With Tribute to the Families of Flight 3407
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: August 1, 2020 represents the 10th anniversary of the enactment of the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act. This week Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) spoke on the House Floor to recognize the contributions of the Families of Flight 3407 in delivering the landmark aviation safety reforms. Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9gO8DloEEs&feature=youtu.be Higgins said in part,  more

Rep. Higgins Outlines Details of Budget Package Approved by the House
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives approved an appropriation package funding various government programs and operations for fiscal year 2021. "These are challenging times for our nation," Higgins said. "This legislation invests in our communities and builds a path to a healthier and stronger America." Below are highlights of the package with a focus on several aspect  more

Rep. Higgins Remembers Rep. Lewis
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: As the late Honorable John Robert Lewis, who served in the House of Representatives for 33 years, made a final departure from Washington, D.C. on July 29, 2020, his colleagues on the House Ways and Means Committee paid tribute to the civil rights legend. On the House floor Congressman Brian Higgins remarked on John's childhood visits to the City of Buffalo and hailed his presence of mind and courage to a  more

Rep. Higgins Urges CBP to Create Guidance on Caregiver Crossings With US-Canada Border Travel Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is calling for the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to establish clear guidance for patient caregivers when crossing the U.S.-Canada border to give better certainty to families and the medical institutions providing care. In a letter to the CBP's Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan, Higgins writes, "At a time when families are contemplating very difficult dec  more

Rep. Katko Announces $1.6 Million in CARES Act Funds to Support Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Services in Central New York
SYRACUSE, New York, July 29 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) announced $1,594,129 in funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has been awarded to Liberty Resources, Inc., and Contact Community Services, Inc., providers of mental health and suicide prevention services in Syracuse. The funding is available through SAMHSA's COVID-19 Emergency Response for Suicide Prevention (ERSP) program, a   more

Rep. Katko Issues Statement on Submission of Draft I-81 Plan to Federal Highway Administration
SYRACUSE, New York, July 30 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following statement on the New York State Department of Transportation's submission of the I-81 Draft Environmental Impact Statement to the Federal Highway Administration: "I'm glad to see the NYSDOT taking the long-awaited step to formally submit the state's draft I-81 plan to the Federal Highway Administration. This move allows our community to take the next step forward in a monumental project that will impact the City of  more

Rep. Lowey Announces More Than $264,000 in NEH Funds for Two Local Institutions
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that $264,384 in funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will be awarded to two local organizations in Westchester and Rockland. Historic Hudson Valley in Pocantico Hills will receive a $189,384 Landmarks of American History and Culture grant and Stone Lantern Films in Suffern  more

Rep. Lowey: House Passes Child Care for Economic Recovery Act
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 29: The House today passed H.R. 7327, the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act, legislation to expand the availability of quality child care, help workers return to their jobs when it is safe, and enable America's economy to recover from the COVID-19 recession. "Coronavirus has exacerbated America's child care crisis. Millions of working families ar  more

Rep. Lowey: House Passes Six-Bill Appropriations Minibus
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: The House today passed, on a 217 to 197 vote, a package of fiscal year 2021 appropriations bills. The package consists of six bills that fund federal departments including Defense, Commerce, Justice, Energy, Treasury Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. "Th  more

Rep. Lowey: House to Consider Six-Bill Appropriations Minibus This Week
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: In advance of Floor consideration this week, the House Appropriations Committee released a division-by-division summary of the second minibus of fiscal year 2021 appropriations bills. The House is expected to consider the legislation, H.R. 7617, beginning this week. The package includes six FY 2021 spending bills: Defense, Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy   more

Rep. Maloney Calls on Federal Agencies to Immediately Extend Foreclosure & Eviction Moratorium
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 30: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, called for the moratorium on all foreclosures and evictions from properties owned, insured, or overseen by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the Department of Agricu  more

Rep. Maloney Emphasizes Importance of 2020 Census Count
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Earlier this week, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) and NYC Census 2020 Director Julie Menin held a virtual Census event to urge all New Yorkers to get counted, and yesterday chaired an emergency Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on the Trump Administration's latest attempt to ban undocumented immigrants from the 2020 Census. "As New York continues to trail behind the national Census self  more

Rep. Maloney Helps Pass Bills to Support Hudson Valley Families and Child Care Providers During Pandemic
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: This week, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) helped pass the Child Care is Essential Act, which would create a $50 billion Child Care Stabilization Fund and invest in child care so providers across the Hudson Valley can safely reopen and operate amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Without federal investment, New York could lose over 176,000 licensed child care slots, which is approximately 50 percent of the  more

Rep. Maloney Helps Pass Bills to Support Hudson Valley Families and Child Care Providers During Pandemic
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: This week, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) helped pass the Child Care is Essential Act, which would create a $50 billion Child Care Stabilization Fund and invest in child care so providers across the Hudson Valley can safely reopen and operate amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Without federal investment, New York could lose over 176,000 licensed child care slots, which is approximately 50 percent of the   more

Rep. Maloney Leads Bipartisan Members of New York Congressional Delegation in Calling for Pandemic Assistance for Cooperative Extension
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Last week, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) led a bipartisan letter to House and Senate leadership requesting the next COVID-19 financial assistance package include dedicated funding for Cooperative Extension in the states most impacted by the pandemic. The Cooperative Extension System has been severely impacted by the pandemic, and will be unable to retain critically important employees who perfor  more

Rep. Maloney Listens to Concerns of Hudson Valley Teachers, Renews Call to Support Education Funding Amid Pandemic
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 29: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) hosted a virtual listening session with Hudson Valley teachers to discuss the reopening process of our schools, and the federal assistance needed to return to the classroom in a safe, efficient way. "Our teachers are on the frontlines during this pandemic, and it's time for the federal government to give them the support they deserve. Today, I brought to  more

Rep. Maloney Pushes COVID-19 Taskforce to Release Guidelines for November Election
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 31: At today's Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis hearing, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, asked members of the national coronavirus taskforce to issue safety guidelines for the upcoming general election in November. In addition to pushing for this key guidance for boards of elections nationwide, the Chairwoman continues fig  more

Rep. Maloney Statement on Senate Republicans Recklessly Inadequate COVID-19 Proposal
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement after Senate Republicans unveiled their proposed COVID-19 legislation: "This bill is a statement of values, and what it shows is that Senate Republicans value businesses over people. Ten weeks ago, the House passed the Heroes Act - a comprehensive bill to help our country as COVID-19 continues to cripple our economy and steal lives. And yet, instead of acting on that bill at some point over the last three mo  more

Rep. Maloney Votes to Cut Off Justice Department Funds for Anti-ACA Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: On Thursday, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) voted to pass an amendment to prevent the Justice Department from spending any federal funds for the Trump Administration's lawsuit to strike down the Affordable Care Act. "For months, the coronavirus crisis has destroyed New Yorkers' lives and livelihoods," said Rep. Maloney. "Now, more than ever, we must ensure that every one who needs it, has access  more

Rep. Maloney Votes to Pass Critical Child Care Legislation During COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: This week, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) voted to pass H.R. 7027, the Child Care is Essential Act, and its complement H.R. 7327, the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act. This legislation creates a $50 billion Child Care Stabilization fund and provides critical federal investments and tax subsidies to make child care more affordable, allowing parents to get back to work. This funding gives child  more

Rep. Maloney Votes to Pass the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 28: Yesterday, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) voted to pass S. 2163, the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act, which will establish a 19-member commission examining the social disparities that disproportionately affect Black males in America. Commission members will review homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rates, poverty, violence, fatherhood, mentorship, drug   more

Rep. Maloney's Bills to Protect Hudson Valley Environment, River Infrastructure, River Communities Pass Through House
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 30: This week, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which contained two provisions Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) championed. His bills, the Hudson River Climate Change Protection Act and the Dam Safety Improvement Act, were included in the larger legislative package, and will support the Hudson Valley ecosystem and improve New York's w  more

Rep. Maloney, Colleagues: The Senate's Coronavirus Relief Proposal Is a No-Go for the Hudson Valley
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Late Monday afternoon, the Senate released its long-delayed coronavirus relief proposal framework, which - as proposed - does not include critically-needed funding for state and local governments. U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell, and Dutchess County Executive Marcu  more

Rep. Maloney, Menin Host Virtual Census Event to Urge All New Yorkers to Get Counted in Census
NEW YORK, July 27 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) and NYC Census 2020 Director Julie Menin joined community advocates to urge all New Yorkers to get counted. A full, fair and accurate census is the cornerstone of a healthy, equitable, and inclusive democracy. Unfortunately, as we face a public health crisis, a global economic downturn, and attacks from the Trump Administration - a full and accurate Census count is  more

Rep. Maloney: Former Census Bureau Directors Testify Trump Administration Attempt to Ban Undocumented Immigrants From 2020 Census is Unconstitutional
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on July 29: At today's emergency hearing on the Trump Administration's latest attempt to ban undocumented immigrants from the 2020 Census, four former Census Bureau Directors testified that the President's July 21 legal memorandum is unconstitutional and violates federal law. Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney asked the pan  more

Rep. Maloney: Oversight Committee Held Emergency Hearing on Trump Administration Unconstitutional Politicization of 2020 Census
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on July 29: Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, held an emergency hearing on the Trump Administration's latest attempt to ban undocumented immigrants from the 2020 Census count for apportionment purposes. In the first panel, the Committee heard testimony from four former Census Bureau Directors: Kenne  more

Rep. Maloney: Oversight to Hold Emergency Hearing on Trump Administration Effort to Ban Undocumented Immigrants From Census Count
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, will hold a hybrid hearing to examine President Donald Trump's July 21, 2020, memorandum directing Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross to exclude undocumented immigrants from the 2020 Census count and other efforts to politicize  more

Rep. Meng Slams Republicans Failure to Provide Flexibility for Census
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following statement: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) issued the following statement after NPR reported that the Senate Republicans' coronavirus relief package did not provide a time extension for the Census Bureau to count all individuals, especially in hard-to-count areas. * * * "I've said it before and I'll say it again, the decennial census is a once-in-a-decade chance to count ALL individuals to ensure that communities receive the  more

Rep. Meng Statement on Census Bureau Reduced Door-Knocking Operation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following statement: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) issued the following statement after NPR reported early this morning that the U.S. Census Bureau is cutting short its door-knocking operations for unresponsive households to the 2020 Decennial Census. * * * "Historic undercount. I've said it before, and I'll say it again and again and again: there are no do-overs with the Census; a mistake is a 10-year mistake. We risk a historic  more

Rep. Nadler: House Passes the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 27: Today the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act (S.2163/H.R. 1636) by a vote of 368-1. The bill, which was introduced by Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-FL) and cosponsored by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), would establish a 19-member commission to   more

Rep. Nadler: Senate GOP COVID-19 Liability Proposal Puts Americans at Risk
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on the Senate Republicans' COVID-19 relief liability proposal: "Leader McConnell and Republican Senators have put forth a coronavirus relief proposal that is totally unacceptable. Among other significant shortcomings, such as ignoring or failing to adequately address critical components of H.R. 6800, the 'HEROES Act,' which the House passed more than two months ago,   more

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez: Amendment to Defund Operation Legend Passes House by Voice Vote
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: The House passed by a voice vote an amendment presented by Representatives Ted Lieu, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Deb Haaland, and Emanuel Cleaver that would directly impact the federal government's ongoing interference in Portland and other U.S. cities. The amendment to H.R. 7617 - the Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General G  more

Rep. Reed Issues Statement on Resolution Regarding Trusted Traveler Program & New York
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following statement: This change is a victory for the security of the Trusted Traveler Program and New Yorkers, who were unfairly impacted by Gov. Cuomo's dangerous policies. Some issues, however, remain unresolved. Portions of Gov. Cuomo's Green Light law continue to have a chilling effect on law enforcement's ability to do their job and keep our communities safe. We will continue to fight the State's efforts to restrict data shar  more

Rep. Reed Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Local Child Care Providers With Vital Aid
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Tom Reed (NY-23) led the introduction of the "Back to Work Child Care Grants Act of 2020," which will ensure child care providers across the country receive the federal support they need to continue servicing the working families of America. U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), along with Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), recently led the introduction of the legislation in the Senate. The proposal was   more

Rep. Reed: This Is Step in Right Direction for Local Governments, But There Is More to Be Done
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Tom Reed released the following statement regarding the unveiling of the Senate's HEALS package and the inclusion of legislation to expand how local governments can utilize federal aid from the CARES Act. "This is a positive step in the right direction and a clear indication that policymakers on both sides of the aisle understand the severe economic challenges facing local governments. With grea  more

Rep. Rose Announces Nearly $1.5 Million in Federal Funding to Support CSI Research
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Max Rose announced that nearly $1.5 million in federal funding has been awarded to CUNY College of Staten Island (CSI) from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for research and projects regarding STEM education and job training for adolescents with autism and on the impact of sleep on learning in infancy. "Inspiring research is being conducted every day by some of the best and brightest here on S  more

Rep. Rose Calls for Enhanced PPP Relief for NYC Restaurants in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Max Rose, who has been a strong advocate for struggling restaurants across Staten Island and South Brooklyn, is urging Congressional leaders to prioritize relief for the restaurant industry through enhancements to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Specifically, Rose is calling for expenses including for PPE, insurance costs, and costs to conform to local government regulations as cities and sta  more

Rep. Rose Calls for MTA to Protect Staten Island EZPass Jobs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Max Rose, who has continually fought to protect good-paying jobs on Staten Island and in South Brooklyn, is urging the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to protect hundreds of Staten Island jobs as the agency seeks to renew its EZPass customer service contract. "The current EZPass customer service center has provided nearly 300 jobs with family supporting wages and benefits for over a deca  more

Rep. Rose Condemns President Trump's Defense of Putin Over Russia's Bounties on American Soldiers
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: Following comments by President Donald Trump in which he confirmed that he has never discussed Russian bounties on American soldiers in Afghanistan with Vladimir Putin, Congressman Max Rose, a veteran of the War in Afghanistan, issued the following statement: "When the President was finally asked if he ignored intelligence on Russia placing bounties on American soldiers as they supplied the Taliban with weapon  more

Rep. Rose Funding Priorities Pass House, Including Nearly $100 Million Increase in Opioid Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: The House of Representatives passed a major funding bill which included a $96 million increase in funding for opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery services that was secured by Congressman Max Rose. Also included in the funding bill are provisions secured by Rose to increase funding for law enforcement mental health programs by 50 percent, to provide $25 million in grant funding to install fire sprinkler sy  more

Rep. Rose Honors Bay Ridge Business Owner and Staten Islander Fred Cerullo, Jr. With Congressional Tribute
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Max Rose paid tribute to the life of Fred Cerullo, Jr., father of former Staten Island city councilman Fred Cerullo III, in a speech on the House floor. Mr. Cerullo, Jr. was well-known on both sides of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, as the manager of Owl's Head Service Center, a neighborhood landmark in Bay Ridge, and as a constant presence at his son's events on Staten Island. "For more than 40 ye  more

Rep. Rose Secures Provisions to Improve Fire Safety and Accessibility of Public Housing
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Max Rose secured provisions in a major funding bill set to pass the House of Representatives this week to install fire sprinkler systems in public housing buildings as well as to require an assessment of the quantity of accessible public housing stock and costs required to bring them up to code. "The safety and wellbeing of Staten Islanders and South Brooklynites is paramount, but all too often the  more

Rep. Rose Slams Republican COVID Relief Proposal That Includes No Funding for State, Local Governments
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following statement on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's proposed coronavirus relief bill which includes no direct funding for state and local governments and slashes unemployment benefits: "This proposal is proof that Mitch McConnell wants to fire cops, first responders, teachers, and those who have been on the frontlines putting their lives on the line in the fight against COVID-19,". "Republicans have been twiddling their   more

Rep. Rose Slams Republican COVID-19 Relief Proposal That Includes No Funding for State, Local Governments
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following statement: Congressman Max Rose issued the following statement slamming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's proposed coronavirus relief bill which includes no direct funding for state and local governments and slashes unemployment benefits. * * * "This proposal is proof that Mitch McConnell wants to fire cops, first responders, teachers, and those who have been on the frontlines putting their lives on the line in the   more

Rep. Serrano: Bill Sponsors, Congressional Leaders Applaud Historic House Passage of National Museum of American Latino Act
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Jose E. Serrano, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Jose E. Serrano (D-NY-15), Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX-23), lead bill sponsors, and Congressional leaders applauded the historic passage of H.R. 2420, the National Museum of the American Latino Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Serrano introduced the legislation in the 116th Congress, along with Rep. Hurd, who serves as the bill's lead Republican. H.R. 2420 would establish a Smithsonian Natio  more

Rep. Slotkin Opposes Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Amendment
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement after voting against an amendment introduced by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, to prohibit military recruitment on certain internet gaming platforms: "This evening, I voted against an amendment, introduced by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, that would ban the military from advertising on some social media and gaming platforms. According to the Congresswoman, this amendment was intended to prevent '  more

Rep. Stefanik Cosponsors Bill to Support Hearing Health Services in the Department of Veterans Affairs
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring a bill that will direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to appoint at least one licensed hearing aid specialist at each VAMC and prescribe the technical qualifications for the licensed hearing aid specialists. This legislation would help ensure that veterans receive timely access to the hearing health services they deserve. "Our veterans deserve the best pos  more

Rep. Stefanik Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Local Child Care Providers With Aid
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring the Back to Work Child Care Grants Act of 2020, legislation led by Congressman Tom Reed. This bipartisan legislation will ensure child-care providers across the country receive critical federal support in order to serve hardworking families. U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), along with Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), recently led the introduction of the proposal in  more

Rep. Stefanik Cosponsors Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring the 21st Century Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which would permit electronic notification with respect to certain lease terminations by members of the uniformed services. Currently, electronic notifications to terminate rental/lease contracts of homes are not permitted for military families, who move or deploy frequently. This bill would make that process   more

Rep. Stefanik Helps House Pass Sami's Law
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted in favor of Sami's Law, a bill requiring safety measures for easier ride-sharing vehicle identification by riders. Samantha Josephson was a 21-year-old student at the University of South Carolina who was tragically killed after she got into a car she thought was her Uber ride. Sami's parents are now seeking to educate ride-share passengers on the best safety practices, u  more

Rep. Stefanik Issues Joint Statement on Racist Criminal Act in Massena
MASSENA, New York, July 29 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following joint statement: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, St. Lawrence County Chairman of the Board of Legislators Joe Lightfoot, New York State Assemblyman Mark Walczyk, New York State Senator Patty Ritchie, and New York State Senator Joe Griffo released the following statement on the recent report of a noose found in a constituent's backyard in Massena. * * * "This disgusting display of racism must be thoroughly invest  more

Rep. Stefanik Issues Remarks at Hearing on Review of Recommendations of Cyberspace Solarium
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, ranking member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities, issued the following remarks at a hearing entitled "Review of the Recommendations of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission" on July 30: "Welcome to our witnesses. Senator King, Congressman Gallagher, Congressman Murphy, and Mr. Cilluffo - it is great to have you before the subcommittee today. I thank you, not only for your leadership an  more

Rep. Suozzi Helps Secure Critical Funding in House-Passed Appropriations Bills That Will Now Advance to the Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: This week, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens) announced that he has helped secure critical funding for New York, Long Island and other communities across America in the two House-passed appropriations bills for fiscal year 2021. These bills will now advance to the Senate. "My biggest priority in Congress has been to fight for New York and ensure that my constituents on Long Island and in Quee  more

Rep. Tonko Heralds $857K Grants to Local Fire Departments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced that the City of Troy and City of Watervliet fire departments each received grants totaling $857,550.93 to fund operations, including personnel training and new emergency response equipment. Tonko submitted letters of support requesting consideration of funds for both Troy and Watervliet. The awards were provided through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FY2019 As  more

Rep. Velazquez Bill Would Halt Predatory Loans to Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), the Chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, has introduced new legislation aimed at protecting small business borrowers from predatory lenders and loans carrying unfair terms and conditions. Her bill, the "Small Business Lending Disclosure and Broker Regulation Act", would ensure many safeguards already required in consumer lending, through the Truth   more

Rep. Velazquez Seeks Flexibility for School Nutrition Programs
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: As schools contemplate how they will operate in the fall, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) is authoring legislation that will extend current COVID-19 waivers for school nutrition programs into the next school year. Legislation previously enacted by Congress, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), afforded schools greater flexibility in enacting emergency measures to provide students with n  more

Rep. Zeldin Doubles Down on Call for Direct State and Local Funding in Next Coronavirus Relief Bill
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following statement: Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), member of the bipartisan Coronavirus Task Force and bipartisan White House Opening Up American Again Congressional Group, issued the following statement doubling down on his call for additional direct state and local funding in additional coronavirus relief legislation. * * * "Since the beginning of the outbreak of coronavirus, I have supported additional funding for state and  more

Rep. Zeldin Statement on November Election Date
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following statement regarding November's general election: "Election dates are set by Congress. This year's general election will take place on Tuesday, November 3rd."  more

Rep. Zeldin, Local Elected Officials, Veterans, Volunteers Commemorate Opening Of Calverton Warrior Ranch
CALVERTON, New York, July 27 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), joined Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Legislators Susan Berland, Sarah Anker, and Steve Flotteron, Riverhead Town Supervisor Yvette Aguiar, Warrior Ranch Founder and President Eileen Shanahan, Warrior Ranch Vice President Tony Simonetti, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army Steven Castleton, and local veterans and volunteers to commemora  more

Reps. Connolly, Maloney Introduce the Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: Rep. Gerry Connolly, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, introduced the Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2020. This legislation would reauthorize the Merit Systems Protect Board (MSPB) for five years beginning in 2021. The MSPB   more

Reps. Engel, Sires Seek Answers on Reported Political Activity by U.S. Ambassador to Brazil
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 31: Representatives Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Albio Sires, Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security and Trade, today sought answers regarding a press report that U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Todd Chapman used his position to benefit President Trump's political campaign. In a l  more

Reps. Maloney, Connolly Introduce the Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Gerry Connolly, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, introduced the Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2020. This legislation would reauthorize the Merit Systems Protect Board (MSPB) for five years beginning in 2021. The MSPB is an independent entity within the federal governmen  more

Reps. Maloney, Connolly, Sens. Peters, Carper Question Terms of Treasury Loan to Postal Service
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following joint statement with Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Virginia, chairman on the Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Sen. Tom Carper, Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, after the Treasury Department and U.S. Postal Service announced an agreement on a $10 b  more

Reps. Nadler, Garcia, Moore, Takano, and Over 100 Members Highlight Urgent Need to Support Public Transportation Agencies
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (D-IL ), Gwen Moore (D-WI), and Mark Takano (D-CA) led 106 Members of Congress in urging Congressional leadership to support public transportation agencies, including their workers, in the next relief package addressing the COVID-19 public health emergency. "Throughout the pandemic, and in the face of immediate and enormous funding gaps, our nati  more

Reps. Nadler, Lofgren Issue Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Halt DACA Applications
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following joint statement with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, chair of the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship, in response to a memorandum from the Trump administration on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program: "Rather than using the Supreme Court's DACA decision as an opportunity to do what's right, the Trump Administration has chosen to take a first step towards  more

Reps. Nadler, Lofgren Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Halt DACA Applications
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following joint statement with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, in response to a memo from the Trump administration on DACA: "Rather than using the Supreme Court's DACA decision as an opportunity to do what's right, the Trump Administration has chosen to take a first step towards revoking DACA protections and placing Dreamers at risk of deportation. "Given the current national crisis, the President could have chosen the path of   more

Reps. Nadler, Lofgren Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Halt DACA Applications
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following joint statement with Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, in response to a memo from the Trump administration on DACA: "Rather than using the Supreme Court's DACA decision as an opportunity to do what's right, the Trump Administration has chosen to take a first step towards revoking DACA protections and placing Dreamers at risk of deportation.Given the current national crisis, the President could have chosen the path of com  more

Reps. Sires, Meeks, 12 Colleagues Denounce Rights Violations Against Garifuna in Honduras
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ) and Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Chairman and Vice Chair respectively of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade, led a letter with 12 of their colleagues to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, urging him to speak up on human rights and anti-corruption efforts in Honduras. The letter, which expresses alarm about the a  more

Reps. Stefanik, Kind, Mast, Newhouse to Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Commemorate 20th Anniversary of Veterans History Project
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is introducing a bipartisan Resolution along with Congressmen Ron Kind (D-WI), Brian Mast (R-FL), and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress. The Veterans History Project has allowed veterans to record more than 110,000 stories of their experiences serving our nation and preserved them in the Library o  more

Reps. Thompson, Rice Announce Investigation After Administration Gave Inaccurate Testimony to Congress About Political Attack on N.Y.
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Mississippi, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-NY), Chairwoman of the Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Subcommittee, announced they are commencing an investigation into revelations that Trump's Department of Homeland Security made false statements regarding its decision to single   more

Reps. Waters, Nadler, Clay Issue Joint Statement on HUD Decision to Terminate Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement with Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary, and Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay, D-Missouri, chair of the Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance, in response to the Housing and Urban Development Department's announcement that it is terminating the Obama administration's affirmatively furthering fair hous  more

Reps. Zeldin, Luria Applaud Committee Passage of the Zeldin-Luria Legislation to Curb Hezbollah's Influence on Lebanese Forces, Combat Growing Threat Towards Israel
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Legislation introduced by Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Congresswoman Elaine Luria (D, VA-2), the Countering Hezbollah in Lebanon's Military Act of 2019, was just passed by the House Foreign Affairs Committee, requiring the Secretary of State to outline a strategy to best utilize U.S. foreign aid to stop the smug  more

Sen. Gillibrand Joins Call on Anthony J. Tata to Withdraw Nomination for Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee Personnel Subcommittee, joined Senate colleagues in calling on retired Brigadier General Anthony J. Tata to withdraw his nomination to serve as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy at the Department of Defense (DoD) and resign his current position as a senior advisor to the secretary of defense. Years of bigoted, s  more

Sen. Gillibrand Statement on Homeland Security Department Memo Outlining Recession of DACA
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following statement on July 29: Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a memorandum enacting significant changes to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, including reducing grants from two years to one year and outright rejecting new DACA applications. Addressing the memo, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement. * * * "Barely two months after the Supreme  more

Sen. Gillibrand Urges McConnell to Extend Enhanced Unemployment Benefits in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 29: As the Senate negotiates the next coronavirus relief legislation, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to extend enhanced unemployment benefits in the upcoming legislation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, 30 million people have lost their jobs, 49 states have experienced rising unemployment and with states scaling back plans to reopen businesses, un  more

Sen. Gillibrand, MTA Leadership, NYS Senators and Assemblymembers Visit North White Plains Metro-North Station to Call For Federal Funding for MTA in Upcoming COVID-19 Relief Legislation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, visited the North White Plains Metro-North station, to call for federal relief for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to be included in the COVID-19 relief legislation being negotiated in Congress. She was joined by MTA CEO Pat Foye, New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, NYS  more

Sen. Hassan Leads Colleagues in Calling on Facebook to Stop Spread of Climate Change Disinformation on Its Platform
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan led several colleagues in urging Facebook to stop the spread of climate change disinformation on its platform. In their letter to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, the Senators detail how Facebook's decision to label climate change content as "opinion content" has prevented fact checks on misleading or false information on climate change, which emboldens climate deniers and   more

Sen. Hawley Scorches NBA for Refusal to Criticize CCP, Calls for Commissioner to Testify Before Congress
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: In response to Senator Josh Hawley's (R-Mo.) July letter to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum would not commit to protecting employees or players who publicly criticize the Chinese Communist Party, calling it a "hypothetical question." Senator Hawley said the NBA's letter "reads like lawyers in Beijing drafted it" and called for Commissioner Silver to testify before Congress. * *   more

Sen. Schumer Reveals: Without Federal Funds Central New York Schools Might Not Be Able to Safely Reopen
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Citing COVID-19 costs as too big for New York school districts to carry alone and alongside Cazenovia School District officials, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer will reveal that without specific federal funds, schools throughout the Central New York region might not be able to reopen safely come fall. "Everyone wants our schools to reopen, but the federal government must lead the way by funding the safet  more

Sen. Schumer: After Months of Callous Inaction, Cynical Delays, Senate Republicans Finally Introduce COVID Response Proposal That Falls Far Short for New Yorkers
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: After months of urging Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to deliver new COVID-related assistance for a nation still reeling from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer expressed disappointment at the inadequacies of the long-overdue Senate Republicans' Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection, and Schools (HEALS) Act and called on Senate Republicans   more

Sen. Schumer: On Heels of His Successful Push to Include Game-Changing Semiconductor Amendment, Senator Pushes Massive Federal Initiative for Semiconductor Manufacturing in Final National Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Following his unveiling of the bipartisan American Foundries Act and his successful push to include major federal support for the U.S. microelectronics industry in the upcoming final national defense bill, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer stood with GlobalFoundries CEO, Tom Caulfield, in Malta, to call for swift final passage of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which inclu  more

Sen. Stabenow and House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Maloney Seek GAO Review of Gilead Taxpayer-Funded COVID-19 Treatment
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate the discovery and development remdesivir - the first drug authorized to treat COVID-19. Gilead, the company that owns the drug, collected more than $22.4 billion in total revenue  more

Sens. Feinstin, Hassan, Colleagues Call on Facebook to Stop Spread of Climate Change Disinformation on Its Platform
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, issued the following news release: Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) joined Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and a group of their colleagues to urge Facebook to stop the spread of climate change disinformation on its platform. In their letter to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, the senators detail how Facebook's decision to label climate change content as "opinion content" has prevented fact checks on misleading or false information o  more

Sens. Harris, Hassan, Colleagues Call on Facebook to Stop Spread of Climate Change Disinformation on Its Platform
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-California, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Tuesday joined Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and several colleagues in urging Facebook to stop the spread of climate change disinformation on its platform. In their letter to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, the Senators detail how Facebook's decision to label climate change content as "opinion content" has prevented fact checks on misleading or false informatio  more

Sens. Portman, Carper: Bipartisan Report Reveals How Russian Oligarchs Use Secretive Art Industry to Evade U.S. Sanctions
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Tom Carper (D-DE), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, released a new bipartisan report detailing how Russian oligarchs have used the secrecy of the art industry to evade U.S. sanctions. Following a two-year investigation, which included the major auction houses, private New York art dealers, and seven financial institutions,  more

Sens. Portman, Carper: Bipartisan Report Reveals How Russian Oligarchs Use Secretive Art Industry to Evade U.S. Sanctions
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Tom Carper (D-DE), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, released a new bipartisan report detailing how Russian oligarchs have used the secrecy of the art industry to evade U.S. sanctions. Following a two-year investigation, which included the major auction houses, private New York art dealers, and seven financial institutions, the r  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $5.5 Million in Federal Emergency Transit Funding for Central New York Regional Transportation Authority for Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga Counties
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 28: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $5,500,000 in CARES Act, emergency federal funding for the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (CENTRO). This federal funding was secured in the CARES Act, allocated by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and will allow transit services to continue in Onondaga, Oswego, and Cayug  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $200 Million in Emergency Federal Funding for New York City Health, Hospitals' COVID-19 Response, Recovery Operations
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $199,625,267.63 in federal funding for New York City's Office of Management and Budget for Emergency Protective Measures. These federal funds are administered through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Specifically, the federal funding will reimburse New York City for the cost of purch  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Economic Development in New York's Southern Tier, Capital Region
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1,200,000 in federal funding to help recovery efforts from COVID-19 economic disruptions in New York's Southern Tier and Capital Region. The funding was allocated by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and will be used to spur econom  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Economic Development in New York's Southern Tier, Capital Region
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1,200,000 in federal funding to help recovery efforts from COVID-19 economic disruptions in New York's Southern Tier and Capital Region. The funding was allocated by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and will be used to spur econom  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $3.3 Million in FEMA Funding for Firefighters Across Upstate New York
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 30: U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $3,351,732.05 in federal funding to fire departments across New York State to enhance departments' response capabilities and to help them more effectively protect the health and safety of the public. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Age  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand, Delgado Announce Nearly $5 Million in Federal Emergency Transit Funding for Ulster Country Area Transit
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Congressman Antonio Delgado announced $4,999,882 in CARES Act, emergency federal funding for the Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT). This federal funding was secured in the CARES Act, allocated by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and will allow transit services to continue in the Ulster County Area during  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand, Rep. Brindisi Announce Six-Figure Grant for Binghamton University COVID-19 Research and Recovery
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced a $200,000 National Science Foundation grant for Binghamton University to help bolster their coronavirus research program. Schumer, Gillibrand, and Brindisi secured the funds earlier this year through the bipartisan CARES Act. The funding is part of the National Science Foundation's Rapid Respons  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand, Rep. Brindisi Announce Six-Figure Grant for Binghamton University COVID-19 Research, Recovery
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced a $200,000 National Science Foundation grant for Binghamton University to help bolster their coronavirus research program. Schumer, Gillibrand, and Brindisi secured the funds earlier this year through the bipartisan CARES Act. The funding is part of the National Science Foundation's Rapid Respo  more

Sens. Udall, Schumer: Republican Coronavirus Proposal Leaves Tribes, Native Communities Out
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Tom Udall, D-New Mexico, issued the following joint statement with Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, on the Republican coronavirus proposal, which affects Tribal governments and Native American communities: "It is unacceptable that the coronavirus relief package put forward by Senate Republicans sidelines the needs of Tribal governments and Native communities. As Senate Republicans and the Trump administration have dragged their feet, Tribes have been forced to fac  more

Sens. Udall, Schumer: Republican Coronavirus Proposal Leaves Tribes, Native Communities Out
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Tom Udall, D-New Mexico, vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement with Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, on the Republican coronavirus proposal: "It is unacceptable that the coronavirus relief package put forward by Senate Republicans sidelines the needs of Tribal governments and Native communities. As Senate Republicans and the Trump administration have dragged their feet, Tribes have been force  more

Setting the Record Straight: Cuomo Falsely Attacks Rep. Stefanik Over State and Local Aid
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Cuomo falsely attacked the North Country and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. "It's no wonder that Governor Cuomo's current approval ratings are in the abysmal 20s in the North Country. Governor Cuomo has been so busy blaming everyone else (President Trump, healthcare workers, seniors, De Blasio, nursing home administrators, and the New York Post) for his own fatal failures to manage New York's COV  more

Speaker Pelosi Issues Transcript of Interview With Sen. Schumer on Coronavirus Relief Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following transcript of a media interview on July 28 with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, after meeting with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on further coronavirus relief legislation: Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon. We're going to be very brief because we have work to do. Today, we had sort of a message from the Senate side that seems to me that Senator Mc  more

Speaker Pelosi Issues Transcript of Interview With Senate Minority Leader Schumer on Coronavirus Relief Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following transcript of a media interview with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, after meeting with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on further coronavirus relief legislation: Leader Schumer. Well, we are somewhat frustrated. We had hoped that there'd be a bill and, instead, in the Senate, they have put together little pieces here and there and everywhere. It's  more

Speaker Pelosi, Sen. Schumer Issue Remarks After Meeting on Coronavirus Relief Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following remarks with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer held a media availability after meeting with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to discuss further coronavirus relief legislation. Below is a full transcript: * * * Leader Schumer. Well, we had a long discussion and we just don't think they  more

Speaker Pelosi, Sen. Schumer Issue Remarks After Meeting With Trump Administration on Coronavirus Relief Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following remarks with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer held a media availability after meeting with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on further coronavirus relief legislation. Below is a full transcript: * * * Speaker Pelosi. We just ended another session. As you know, across the country, p  more

Staten Island is in NYC: Rep. Rose Secures Major Victories for SI Student Vets, Servicemembers on Housing
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Max Rose, an Army combat veteran, secured major victories last week for Staten Island veteran students and servicemembers by passing through the House of Representatives provisions that would bring Staten Island into the same Military Housing Area (MHA) as the rest of New York City. Currently, Staten Island-based servicemembers and veteran students receive thousands of dollars less per year in Basic  more

With Less Than 100 Days Until Election Day, Reps. Katko & Rice Renew Bipartisan Push for Immediate Guidance and Increased Preparedness Ahead of General Election
SYRACUSE, New York, July 29 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: With less than 100 days until Election Day, and following complications with New York State's June Primary Election, U.S. Reps. John Katko (R, NY-24) and Kathleen Rice (D, NY-4) took bipartisan action urging the New York State Board of Elections to immediately issue guidance for the 2020 General Election that increases preparedness, strengthens election systems, combats disinformation campaigns, and e  more

With Skyrocketing Drug Prices & Economic Uncertainty Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Rep. Katko Introduces Lowering Drug Costs for Seniors Act
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) introduced the Lowering Drug Costs for Seniors Act of 2020. Amid increased economic uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic and with skyrocketing drug prices impacting seniors in Central New York, Rep. Katko's bipartisan legislation limits out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for Medicare Part D recipients and provides payments to seniors who faced increased out-of-pocket exp  more