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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday January 03, 2021 ( 29 items )  

Following Her Push, Gillibrand Announces $150 Million in Breast Cancer Research Funding Included in FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Armed Services Committee, today announced that the recently-passed government funding package authorized $150 million for the Department of Defense peer-reviewed Breast Cancer Research Program (DoD BCRP), enabling the program to continue making scientific breakthroughs in breast cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. Earlier this year, Senator Gilli  more

Following National Push Launched in Upstate New York, Schumer Delivers $15 Billion Nationally for Independent Live Venues, Indie Movie Theaters, & Cultural Institutions as Part of COVID Relief Package
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: After days of tirelessly negotiating to secure billions of dollars for New York in COVID relief, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that the bipartisan COVID relief package includes the Save Our Stages Act, which provides $15 billion nationally for independent live venue operators, independent movie theaters, and cultural institutions such as live performing arts organizations and museums  more

Rep. Delgado Announces Winner of 2020 Congressional App Challenge
RHINEBECK, New York, Dec. 30 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced this year's Congressional App Challenge winner. The Congressional App Challenge promotes engagement in STEM and computer programming by inviting students nationwide to create original apps. "I'm proud to announce that Ogechi Okafor, a student at Arlington High School in Lagrangeville, is the winner of this year's Congressional App Challenge.  more

Rep. Delgado Votes to Override President Trump's Veto of Defense Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, December 23, 2020 the President issued a veto of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), requiring Congress to vote to override the Presidential veto to ensure the bill becomes law. This comprehensive legislation provides federal funding for the United States Armed Forces, and has been annually signed into law for the past 59 years. This year, the NDAA passed th  more

Rep. Delgado Votes to Provide $2,000 in Direct Payments
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) voted with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020. This legislation would increase the amount of money people receive in a second round of direct payments to $2,000. "Many folks across upstate NY are in dire need of economic assistance to provide for their families and make ends meet. Th  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on Brexit Agreement By U.K., E.U.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 28: * * * Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today released the following statement on the reported post-Brexit trade agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom: "I am relieved that the European Union and United Kingdom have come to an agreement on their post-Brexit trade relationship. The   more

Rep. Engel Releases Inspector Report Refuting Secretary Pompeo Smears Against Former State Department I.G.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 31: Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today released the findings of an investigation by the Integrity Committee of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE)--a independent body that oversees the conduct of the federal government's watchdogs--dealing with the conduct of f  more

Rep. Higgins Leads Effort Calling on FDA to End Discriminative Blood Donor Guidelines
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and fellow colleagues on the Congressional LGBTQ Equality Caucus, Congressmembers Judy Chu and Jose Serrano, are calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove guidelines barring men who have sex with men (MSM) from donating plasma and other blood products. In a letter to the FDA Commissioner, Reps. Higgins, Chu and Serrano write, "Outdated and arbitrary  more

Rep. Higgins: 56th Inauguration Ceremony Information
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Every four years, as has been for the past two-hundred and thirty-two years, the President and Vice President of the United States are sworn in before the American people. This remarkable ceremony - in which the President swears an oath to protect and defend the Constitution, to bear true faith and allegiance to the nation, and to faithfully discharge the duties of the office - is the foundation of our repu  more

Rep. Jeffries Statement on Passage of Cash Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the CASH Act of 2020, legislation to secure $2,000 direct payment checks for everyday Americans. "2020 has been a rough year filled with trials and tribulations, anchored in the fact that America is dealing with a public health crisis and an economic crisis at the same time. Americans  more

Rep. Lowey Issues Statement on President Trump Belatedly Signing Appropriations, Coronavirus Relief Package
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 27: * * * House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey released the following statement on President Trump's belated signing of H.R. 133, the bipartisan omnibus appropriations and coronavirus relief package: "While President Trump has finally signed the omnibus and coronavirus relief package, it is shameful that his delay cost struggling fa  more

Rep. Maloney Applauds Housing and Rent Relief Provisions in COVID Relief and Omnibus Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement on Dec. 31: * * * Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, today highlighted the importance of provisions in the COVID-19 relief and omnibus spending package to provide direct assistance to renters and extend the CDC's eviction moratorium. "Housing is a human right and no New Yorker - no American - should be worried about keeping a roof over their hea  more

Rep. Maloney Closes Out 2020 With Legislative Wins
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: This week, with the FY21 pandemic relief omnibus bill and H.R. 6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021, becoming law, and with the passage of H.R. 1925, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) closed out 2020 with four legislative wins. Included in the FY21 pandemic relief omnibus bill is the Congresswoman's H.R. 1980, the Smithsonian Women's H  more

Rep. Maloney Gives End of Year Update on NYCHA Skilled Trades Pilot Program
NEW YORK, Jan. 1 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) joined Tenants' Association Presidents of Queensbridge and Astoria Houses; and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to give an end of year update on the NYCHA Skilled Trades Pilot Program. NYCHA's Skilled Trades Pilot Program, launched on October 26, 2020 and set to run through mid-January, decentralizes the work order process with the goal of making repairs m  more

Rep. Maloney Votes to Override Trump Veto & Provide $2,000 Economic Impact Payments
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement on Dec. 28: * * * Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) today returned to Washington, DC for two key votes in the House of Representatives. The Congresswoman voted first to pass the Caring for Americans With Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020, and then to override the President's veto of H.R. 6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021. "Democrat  more

Rep. Meng Helps Make Co-Ops and Condos Eligible for Coronavirus Relief Funds
QUEENS, New York, Dec. 31 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 30: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that she helped make housing co-ops and condominiums eligible to participate in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which is the Small Business Administration's (SBA) signature coronavirus relief initiative to assist struggling small businesses during the national health crisis. This change was included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief   more

Rep. Reed Voices Support for Increased Stimulus Checks as Part of COVID Relief
CORNING, New York, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Tom Reed voiced his support for increased stimulus checks as highlighted by President Trump to provide the American people with direct financial relief. "The American people are hurting. Economic stagnation and lockdowns have left many in difficult financial situations," said Reed. "I've communicated to the President my support for his directive to increase the total size of stimulus checks to $2,0  more

Rep. Stefanik Statement on House Vote to Override the President's Veto of FY21 NDAA
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has released the below statement following this afternoon's House vote to override President Trump's veto of the FY21 NDAA: "As the number one advocate for Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division, I have spent the last several months working with my colleagues to pass a strong, bipartisan NDAA for FY21," said Congresswoman Stefanik. "Today, I kept my promise to servicememb  more

Rep. Stefanik Votes in Support of Stimulus Check Increase to $2,000
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has released the below statement following this afternoon's House vote to increase the amount in government-issued stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000: "After months of Nancy Pelosi's partisan games and politicization of COVID-19 relief that many hardworking families need, I voted to increase the amount of direct economic support for the hardworking families across my distric  more

Rep. Tonko Releases Legislative Audit for 116th Congress
AMSTERDAM, New York, Dec. 30 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Paul D. Tonko released his Legislative Audit for the 116th Congress today assessing the status of legislation he sponsored during the 116th Congress (2019-2020). The audit reveals significant achievements for the legislator including 12 bills finalized or signed into law, 22 of 29 bills passed by the House and 26 of 29 bills co-sponsored by at least one Republican cosponsor. "I have a  more

Rep. Zeldin, Local Elected Officials and Environmental Stakeholders Celebrate New Federal Law to Save Plum Island
SOUTHOLD, New York, Dec. 31 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), hosted a virtual press conference via Zoom with Southold Supervisor Scott Russell, Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski, Riverhead Supervisor Yvette Agular, Shelter Island Supervisor Gerry Siller and Deputy Supervisor Amber Brach-Williams, Southampton Supervisor Jay Schneiderman, Assemblywoman-Elect Jodi Giglio, John Turner of the Plum I  more

Sen. Gillibrand Calls on Leader McConnell to Allow Senate to Vote on $2,000 Emergency Checks
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement calling on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to allow the Senate to vote on House-passed legislation to deliver $2,000 direct payment checks to Americans facing economic hardship due to the Covid-19 pandemic: "Yesterday, the House passed bipartisan legislation to send $2,000 direct payment checks to Americans weathering an unprecede  more

Sen. Gillibrand in Buffalo News: Stock Act 2.0 Will Require New Transparency in Congress
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following op-ed published in the Buffalo News: In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand penned an op-ed in the Buffalo News today, calling for passage of her new legislation, the STOCK Act 2.0. The legislation will require that whenever a member of Congress, a high-ranking staff member in a position to make policy, the president, the vice president, or other executive branch officials apply for or receive a be  more

Sen. Schumer, Standing With Public Advocate Jumaane Williams & Enviro Justice Orgs, Pushes Major Investment in Wind Turbine Assembly Center at South Brooklyn Marine Terminal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Saying the dawn of robust renewable energy production--and the jobs that come with it--can happen in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, standing with Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and environmental justice leaders, pushed a multi-million dollar investment via NYSERDA's program to upgrade port infrastructure to support offshore wind development. The effort would establish a local   more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $82 Million in Funding for Rochester Laser Lab in FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 29: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced their successful push to secure $82 million in funding for the OMEGA Laser Facility at University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE). The funding comes as part of $575 million that the senators fought to deliver to the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Inertial   more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $82 Million in Funding for Rochester Laser Lab in FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced their successful push to secure $82 million in funding for the OMEGA Laser Facility at University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE). The funding comes as part of $575 million that the senators fought to deliver to the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Inertial Confinement  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $22 Million in Federal Funding For Northwell Health Inc.'s COVID-19 Response and Emergency Management
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 30: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $22,207,274.93 in federal funding for Northwell Health Inc. in New York City. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and will be used to cover previous COVID-19 response and operational costs. Specifically, the fu  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand, Rep. Brindisi: Just-Signed, Bipartisan End-of-Year Omnibus Legislation Includes $278 Million for Rome Lab
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Continuing their fierce advocacy for scientific innovation in Upstate New York, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Congressman Anthony Brindisi today announced that they have secured $278,889,000 in federal funding for the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome (Rome Lab) in the just-signed end-of-year omnibus legislation. The total amount includes specific provis  more

Statement From PSC Co-Chairs Reed & Gottheimer on President Trump Signing Emergency Relief Package
CORNING, New York, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following joint statement on Dec. 27 with Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey: * * * Sunday, December 27, 2020, Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Tom Reed (NY-23) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement in response to President Trump signing the bipartisan COVID-19 emergency relief package into law: "It's an understatement to say that, after a long journey, we are relieved for the American people that the bi  more