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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday January 10, 2021 ( 80 items )  

After Years of Advocacy to Expand Health Access in Upstate NY, Sen. Schumer Announces Recently-Signed End-Of-Year Omnibus Legislation Creates 1,000 New Graduate Medical Education Slots Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 4: After over a decade of fighting for more Graduate Medical Education (GME) slots to expand healthcare access in Upstate New York, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced the inclusion of a provision that creates 1,000 new GME slots in the recently-signed 2020 end-of-year omnibus legislation. The provision will increase the number of Medicare-supported physician training residency slots  more

Chairman Nadler Issues Statement in Support of Removal of President Trump
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement: * * * "I support the immediate impeachment of the President and his removal from office. "Since taking office, President Trump has encouraged violence against the citizens of this country whenever it serves his selfish interests--when white supremacists marched on Charlottesville, when he forcibly removed peaceful protesters from Lafayette Square, when he told the   more

Chairman Nadler Issues Statement on President-Elect Biden Department of Justice Nominees
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 7: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler released the following statement on President-Elect Joe Biden nominating Judge Merrick Garland for Attorney General; Lisa Monaco for Deputy Attorney General; Vanita Gupta for Associate Attorney General; and Kristen Clarke for Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division: "I want to congra  more

Chairman Nadler Issues Statement on Trump Phone Call Pressuring GA Secretary of State to Change Election Results
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 4: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger urging him to "find" votes to overturn his defeat: "President Trump lost the 2020 presidential election. Either he is unwell, and really believes he won in Georg  more

Chairwoman Velazquez Issues Statement on December Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 8 after the Labor Department released its December jobs report: * * * "The December jobs report marks yet another big miss on employment numbers and shows that our recovery is not on an acceptable path. This report serves as another stark warning sign about the state of the American economy. As December's spread of COVID-19 intensified and Republic  more

Congressional Research Service Report: 'Issues in Reauthorization of Amtrak'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45942) entitled "Issues in the Reauthorization of Amtrak" by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman: SUMMARY Amtrak--officially the National Railroad Passenger Corporation--has been the national intercity passenger railroad since 1971, and currently serves over 500 stations on a network approximately 22,000 miles long. In some markets, such as the busy Northeast Corridor (NEC) connecting Washington, D  more

Eight Katko-Authored Measures Become Law Following Enactment of NDAA
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 5: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced eight measures he authored have become law following the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), bipartisan, bicameral legislation that authorizes the budget and expenditures for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for Fiscal Year 2021. Last month, Rep. Katko voted in favor of this legislation as it passed the U.S. House of Representat  more

Following Continued Advocacy, Sen. Gillibrand Announces $1.5 Billion in Funding for Impact Aid Program to Provide Critical Resources for Schools on Federal Land
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the recently passed bipartisan FY2021 government funding package includes $1.5 billion in funding for the country's Impact Aid Program. The funding delivers a $15 million increase from previous years. Federally impacted school districts educate some of the most vulnerable student populations -- including Native American and military connected children -- a  more

Following Fierce Advocacy, Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $5.6B in Statewide Public Transit Funding Included in FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 4: U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today announced the inclusion of more than $5.6 billion for public transportation agencies across New York state in the recently-passed government funding package. For months, the two senators have been advocating for federal relief for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (M  more

Following Push, Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $81.5 Million in Funding for Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for Deaf in FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that following their push, the recently-passed government funding package includes $81.5 million in funding for the Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), an increase of $2 million from FY20 funding levels. An additional $11 million in funding for NTID was secured in the la  more

Following Push, Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $81.5 Million in Funding for Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for Deaf in FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that following their push, the recently-passed government funding package includes $81.5 million in funding for the Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), an increase of $2 million from FY20 funding levels. An additional $11 million in funding for NTID was secured in the la  more

Major Boost to Great Lakes Funding, Backed by Higgins, Becomes Law
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), a member of the Congressional Great Lakes Task Force, announced the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act (GLRI) has been signed into law, delivering a major increase in funding for the Great Lakes. Higgins, an original cosponsor of the bill, said "Western New York's identity and future is tied to the Great Lakes; we have the responsibility to protect this natural resour  more

Norton, Maloney, Van Hollen, Carper Say D.C. Mayor Must Be Given Control Over D.C. National Guard
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 8: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) said that Wednesday's attack on the U.S. Capitol demonstrated once again that local public safety in the District of Columbia (D.C.) is subject to the  more

Rep. Andrew Garbarino Rejects Speaker Pelosi Partisan Rules Package
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 4: * * * Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-2) released the following statement after opposing the rules package for the 117th Congress: "I am extremely disappointed in Nancy Pelosi and the House Democrats for dismissing the opportunity to work across the aisle to deliver real results for the American people on the first day of the 117th Congress. This partisan rules package eliminates debate and sti  more

Rep. Bowman Sworn In as Member of 117th Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Jamaal Bowman was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the Speaker of the House on January 3rd, 2021. The Honorable Jamaal Bowman was elected to serve as representative of New York's 16th Congressional District. Representative Jamaal Bowman was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office.  more

Rep. Delgado Calls for Removal of President Trump From Office
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 7: * * * "Yesterday, a core tenet of our democracy - the peaceful transition of power - came under siege. And in appalling fashion, the siege occurred in the People's House. Just hours earlier, President Trump gave a speech to his supporters in front of the White House, where he not only spewed baseless claims of election fraud, but also proclaimed to those listening, 'you'll never take back our coun  more

Rep. Delgado Delivers State of District Address
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following remarks on Jan. 4: * * * Tonight, on the first full day of the 117th Congress, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado delivered a State of the District Address. The Congressman's remarks focus on his work throughout his first term to be transparent, accountable, and accessible to everyone in the district, as well as his goals for the next two years. Below is a video of his address and the full text of his speech, as prep  more

Rep. Delgado Receives Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 8: * * * U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) received the second and final dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. After his vaccination, Rep. Delgado released the following statement: "With full confidence in the science and following the advice of public health officials, today I received the second and final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine." "COVID-19 vaccines approved by the FDA, med  more

Rep. Delgado Sworn Into 117th Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 3: This evening, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) was sworn into the 117th Congress. Today marks the beginning of Rep. Delgado's second term in office. Today's swearing in took place on the House Floor, by groups, to observe social distancing protocols. "Today, I stood on the House Floor, raised my right hand, and was sworn into my second term representing New York's 19th Congressional   more

Rep. Delgado to Deliver State of the District Address This Evening
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: On the first full day of the 117th Congress, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) will deliver a State of the District Address at 7:00 p.m. tonight on his official Facebook page. The Congressman's remarks will discuss his work over the last two years to advocate for NY-19, and lay out his goals for his second term. Members of the community are invited to tune into Rep. Delgado's address this evenin  more

Rep. Delgado: Two of Delgado Veterans' Bills Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: President Trump signed a comprehensive veterans' benefit package, H.R. 7105, into law that incorporates the text of Rep. Delgado's bipartisan Fairness for Local Veteran Cemeteries Act and Improving Benefits for Underserved Veterans Act. H.R. 7105 passed the Senate on December 9, 2020 and passed the House of Representatives on December 16, 2020. Included in the law is Delgado's bill to ensure counties in s  more

Rep. Garbarino Sworn In to 117th Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following statement after being sworn in to the 117th Congress: "It is the honor of a lifetime to represent New York's 2nd Congressional District and I look forward to hitting the ground running to proudly serve Southeast Long Islanders. "There is a great deal of work to be done to provide relief for our small businesses and communities still struggling with COVID-19 and I promise to fight every day to ensure that Washington,  more

Rep. Higgins Announces Expanded Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced veterans who have parkinsonism, bladder cancer, and hypothyroidism as a result of Agent Orange exposure may now apply for disability compensation provided by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) under the recently approved National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. Higgins said, "Exposure to Agent Orange in the line of duty has changed and ta  more

Rep. Higgins Announces Grant Opportunity for Local Fire Departments
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) application period is now open and invites local fire departments to apply before the deadline of February 12, 2021 at 5:00pm EST. The AFG program provides competitive grants to fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations to improve the effectiveness of firefighting operations, firefighter health and safety  more

Rep. Jacobs Statement on Objecting to Certification of Electoral College
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Chris Jacobs, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) released the following statement regarding the objections to the certification of the Electoral College. "There is no question the presidential election was contentious and conducted under trying circumstances, leading several states to make unprecedented changes to their electoral systems without the authorization of their respective state legislatures as the Constituti  more

Rep. Jones Sworn In as Member of 117th Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Mondaire Jones, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Mondaire Jones was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the Speaker of the House on January 3rd, 2021. The Honorable Mondaire Jones was elected to serve as representative of New York's 17th Congressional District. Representative Mondaire Jones was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office.  more

Rep. Malliotakis Sworn In as Member of 117th Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Nicole Malliotakis was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the Speaker of the House on January 3rd, 2021. The Honorable Nicole Malliotakis was elected to serve as representative of New York's 11th Congressional District. Representative Nicole Malliotakis was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office.  more

Rep. Maloney Calls for Trump to Be Removed From Office
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) released the following statement calling on Vice President Mike Pence and the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove President Trump from office immediately. "Yesterday, domestic terrorists - incited and inspired by President Trump - violently overtook our nation's Capitol Building in a deadly insurrection that attempted to block the completion of a fa  more

Rep. Maloney Encourages Hudson Valley Small Businesses to Apply for Paycheck Protection Program COVID-19 Relief Assistance
NEWBURGH, New York, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: The Small Business Administration (SBA) will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) starting Monday, following the passage of Congress's bipartisan COVID-19 relief legislation. Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) encourages every small business owner in-need of assistance to access this critical COVID-19 relief program. "This program has been a lifeline for over 11,000 small b  more

Rep. Maloney Issues Statement on House Passage of Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 5: Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, urged passage of H.R. 22, a bill that would increase transparency of federal government spending--including all funding dedicated to addressing the coronavirus pandemic. The bill passed the House overwhelmingly 412-2. Congressional budget justifications are p  more

Rep. Maloney Statement Following Electoral College Certification
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 7: * * * Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) released the following statement after the Congress completed the electoral college certification process following the attack on the Capitol today by Pro-Trump rioters. "This past Sunday, I stood with my colleagues to take my oath of office, during which we all swore to 'support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, fo  more

Rep. Maloney Sworn In to 117th Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 3: * * * Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) today joined her colleagues in taking her oath of office for the 117th Congress. Following her swearing in, the Congresswoman released the following statement. "I am honored to once again represent the people of New York's 12th Congressional District in the House of Representatives and am humbled by the faith they have placed in me to help rebuild our  more

Rep. Maloney: 5 House Committees Seek Urgent Briefing on FBI Plans to Bring to Justice Those Involved in Incitement, Assault on U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 7: Five Committees of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray seeking an immediate briefing on the FBI's efforts to investigate the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol. "We write to request an immediate and urgent briefing on the steps the Federal Bureau of Investigation  more

Rep. Meeks Issues Statement on Allegations Regarding Taylor
QUEENS, New York, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 4: * * * Congressman Gregory W. Meeks issued the following statement regarding allegations made against Milan Taylor by multiple women from the Rockaway Youth Task Force: "I'm deeply disturbed by the accusations levied against Mr. Taylor by multiple young women. I strongly believe that we should listen to women and protect them at all cost. "With such serious allegations, we cannot be silen  more

Rep. Meng Statement in Support of Removing President Trump
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 7: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) issued the following statement in support of removing President Trump from office. "President Trump is a danger to our democracy and nation. He incited yesterday's chaos, violence, and destruction at the U.S. Capitol," said Meng. "His removal must be immediate and swift. Vice President Pence must invoke the 25 Amendment to protect our democracy from further strain.   more

Rep. Meng Statement on Violence at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 6: * * * U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement after pro-Trump protestors broke into the U.S. Capitol and interrupted the 2020 Electoral College count certification. "Today was supposed to be a day to carry out our solemn Constitutional duties, as duly elected Members of Congress, to certify the electoral college results. Instead, what the world saw was an assault on the mo  more

Rep. Meng Sworn Into Fifth Term in Congress With Historically Diverse Democratic Majority in the House
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 3: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) was today sworn into her fifth term in the United States House of Representatives. "I am honored to return to Washington and represent my constituents' voices and interests in Congress," said Meng. "Last year was exceptionally difficult for our community as we faced COVID-19 together. Queens was the epicenter of the epicenter and suffered the brunt of the virus' conse  more

Rep. Nadler Statement in Support of Removal of President Trump
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 7: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) issued the following statement: "I support the immediate impeachment of the President and his removal from office. "Since taking office, President Trump has encouraged violence against the citizens of this country whenever it serves his selfish interests--when white supremacists marched on Charlottesville, when he forcibly removed pe  more

Rep. Nadler Statement on President-Elect Biden's Department of Justice Nominees
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 8: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) released the following statement on President-Elect Joe Biden nominating Judge Merrick Garland for Attorney General; Lisa Monaco for Deputy Attorney General; Vanita Gupta for Associate Attorney General; and Kristen Clarke for Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division: "I want to congratulate the slate of nominees announc  more

Rep. Nadler Statement on Trump Phone Call Pressuring GA Secretary of State to Change Election Results
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 3: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger urging him to "find" votes to overturn his defeat: "President Trump lost the 2020 presidential election. Either he is unwell, and really believes he won in Georgia despite all evidence to the contrary, or  more

Rep. Nadler: 5 House Committees Seek Urgent Briefing on FBI Plans to Bring to Justice Those Involved in Incitement and Assault on U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 7: Five Committees of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray seeking an immediate briefing on the FBI's efforts to investigate the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol. "We write to request an immediate and urgent briefing on the steps the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is taki  more

Rep. Nadler: Five House Committees Seek Urgent Briefing on FBI's Plans to Bring to Justice Those Involved in Incitement, Assault on U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 8: Five Committees of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray seeking an immediate briefing on the FBI's efforts to investigate the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol. "We write to request an immediate and urgent briefing on the steps the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is taking to investigate and pursue for prosecutio  more

Rep. Reed Statement on Challenges to Certification of Presidential Election
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 5: * * * Rep. Tom Reed issued the following statement regarding the upcoming certification of the Presidential election: "Listening to those I represent has always been my top priority. In a teletownhall just last night, I heard the passion on both sides. We can rebuild trust in our elections by transparently addressing the last-minute, confusing way some states conducted voting in 2020. The Constitution,  more

Rep. Reed: Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs, Bipartisan Group of Senators Issue Statement on Capitol Insurgence
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following joint statement on Jan. 6: * * * Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Tom Reed (R-NY-23) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) released the following statement, along with U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Susan Collins (R-ME), Mark Warner (D-VA), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Angus King (I-ME), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Dick Durbin (D-IL), on the United States Capi  more

Rep. Stefanik Statement on Objection to Certain Contested Electors on Jan. 6
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 1: * * * I am honored every day to represent New York's 21st Congressional District, and I believe it is my solemn and sacred duty to serve as your voice and your vote in Washington. I swore an oath to protect and defend our Constitution - the utmost duty I perform as a Member of the United States Congress. As the Representative for New York's 21st Congressional District, I plan to object to certain   more

Rep. Stefanik Statement on Violence at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 6: * * * "This is truly a tragic day for America. I fully condemn the dangerous violence and destruction that occurred today at the United States Capitol. Americans have a Constitutional right to protest and freedom of speech, but violence in any form is absolutely unacceptable and anti-American. "The perpetrators of this un-American violence and destruction must be prosecuted to the fullest extent   more

Rep. Stefanik Sworn in to 117th Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) was sworn in to her fourth term in the United States Congress representing New York's 21st District. She issued the following statement: "I am honored for the opportunity to continue representing and serving my constituents in New York's 21st Congressional District as their voice and vote in Washington. Over the next two years, I look forward to delivering solu  more

Rep. Suozzi Statement on Events at Capitol
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 7: * * * Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) issued the following statement after rioters stormed the Capitol yesterday, and at 3:45 am this morning Congress, in a bipartisan manner, returned to the House chambers to certify the election of President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-Elect Kamala Harris. Videos of Suozzi inside the Capitol when rioters stormed the House Chamber can be foun  more

Rep. Suozzi, Colleagues Join Local Elected Officials Calling on Amtrak to Enact In-Service Refurbishments for East River Tunnels
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03), Congressman Lee Zeldin (NY-01), Congresswoman Kathleen Rice (NY-04), Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), and Congressman Gregory Meeks (NY-05) expressed support for Amtrak to conduct "in-service refurbishments" of the East River Tunnels. The Long Island Congressional Delegation joins New York State Senators Todd Kaminsky, Tim Kennedy, Leroy Comrie, Anna Kaplan, John Brooks  more

Rep. Tonko Announces $233K Awarded to Rensselaer for Alzheimer's Research
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 8: Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is being awarded $233,776 to study the effects of gene mutations that cause Alzheimer's Disease. The project--lead by Dr. Chunyu Wang, a professor of biological sciences and member of the Rensselaer Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies--is being administered through the Department of Health and Human   more

Rep. Tonko Calls for Censure of Trump After Election Fraud Attempt
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Paul D. Tonko had sharp words for outgoing President Trump following release of a one hour audio recording in which Trump can be heard repeatedly pressuring Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to "find" enough votes to change the outcome of the 2020 election and threatening criminal prosecution if he refused. Raffensperger directed two statewide vote recounts before certifying Joe Bide  more

Rep. Tonko Denounces EPA Anti-Science Rule
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 5: Congressman Paul D. Tonko today decried the "Selective Science" rule finalized by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler that would limit the ability of EPA policy makers to use scientific research when developing public protections and environmental guidelines. "The Trump Administration has spent the past four years cloaking their radical deregulation agenda in one eu  more

Rep. Tonko Statement on Vote to Certify 2020 Election
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 7: * * * Congressman Paul D. Tonko released a statement following certification of the Electoral College vote by Congress this morning, marking the historic victory of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the 2020 election. The vote was delayed due to pro-Trump rioters storming the U.S. Capitol yesterday, which led to several deaths and numerous injuries. "After the viol  more

Rep. Torres Sworn In as Member of 117th Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the Speaker of the House on January 3rd, 2021. The Honorable Ritchie Torres was elected to serve as representative of New York's 15th Congressional District. Representative Ritchie Torres was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office.  more

Rep. Velazquez Addresses Chinatown Exclusions From Storefront Loan Program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: After a significant portion of Chinatown's business district was arbitrarily excluded from critical assistance due to their zip code, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has addressed a letter to Commissioner Jonnel Doris of the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) asking the Department to qualifying the area's businesses for loans. The SBS' Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) storefront progr  more

Rep. Velazquez Seeks Funding for Critical Public Housing Repairs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 6: As the COVID-19 crisis continues to penetrate neighborhoods across America, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation that would allocate $70 billion in funding for public housing capital repairs and upgrades throughout the country. As damaged living conditions threaten the health and safety of public housing residents, this bill would facilitate a bold response to address mai  more

Rep. Velazquez Unveils Bill to Aid Vulnerable Populations in COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: To open the first legislative week of the 117th Congress, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has unveiled the COVID-19 Prevention and Awareness Act (CPAA), a bill that would allocate $2.12 billion in funding for grants to help community health centers prevent and address the pandemic for New Yorkers who have underlying health conditions, and are therefore more susceptible to the coronavirus. "COVID-19 has  more

Rep. Velazquez Welcomes New Members to Small Business Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 6: House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) welcomed three new members to the Committee following their nomination by the House Democratic Steering Committee. Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN), Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux (D-GA), and Rep. Marie Newman (D-IL) will serve on the Committee during the 117th Congress. "As we enter the   more

Rep. Zeldin Announces SAFE in Sag Harbor Awarded $125,000 in Federal Funding to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse
PATCHOGUE, New York, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), member of the House Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic, announced SAFE in Sag Harbor has been awarded $125,000 in federal funding from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy's Drug-Free Communities Program in its mission to prevent youth substance abuse. "Nearly every Long Islander knows someone who has struggled with substance abuse.  more

Rep. Zeldin Slams Proposed NYS Bill Granting Governor Authority to Detain New Yorkers for Being 'A Danger to Public Health'
PATCHOGUE, New York, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) issued the following statement on New York State Assembly Bill A416, which would grant officials, such as Governor Andrew Cuomo and state health officials, the authority to remove and detain individuals who they deem a threat to public health, detain them for up to 3 business days without a court hearing and require "an appropriate course of treatment, preventative med  more

Rep. Zeldin Sworn in for Fourth Term in Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) was sworn in to a fourth term in the United States House of Representatives by newly re-elected Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D, CA-12). "It is an incredible privilege to represent the great, hardworking Long Islanders of New York's First Congressional District, and I was honored to be sworn in for my 4th term in Congress," said Congressman Zeldin. "In just the last two  more

Reps. Delgado, Zeldin Partner With Local Officials in Bipartisan Push to Secure Federal Funds for Local Governments
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: During the first week of the 117th Congress, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) and Representative Lee Zeldin (NY-01) re-introduced their bipartisan Direct Support for Communities Act to ensure that every single community, regardless of size, can access urgently needed COVID-19 relief funding from the federal government. In March 2020, Congress passed the CARES Act, which provided $500 billion f  more

Reps. McCaul, Meeks Issue Joint Statement on Violence in Capitol
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on Jan. 6 with Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul and Chairman Gregory Meeks released the following statement in response to today's violence in the U.S. Capitol Building. "America has always been a beacon of freedom to the world; proof that free and fair elections are achiev  more

Sen. Gillibrand Addresses Violent Insurrection At U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following remarks on Jan. 7: * * * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to address the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, incited by President Trump. Below are Senator Gillibrand's remarks as prepared for delivery: Yesterday, members of both chambers of Congress gathered inside the Capitol to certify the electoral votes, what is normally a ceremonial and routine step in our nation's process   more

Sen. Gillibrand Announces First Bill for New Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 5: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that her first bill in the new Congress will be her Health Force, Resilience Force, and Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act in order to aid the country's lagging vaccine distribution campaign. While the Trump administration promised to vaccinate at least 20 million people by the end of December, roughly 4.2 million Americans have received their first dose. In   more

Sen. Gillibrand Statement on Storming of U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Addressing the storming of the U.S. Capitol, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: "My staff and I are safe and currently in lockdown. "The storming of the U.S. Capitol is a stain on American democracy. "Make no mistake--this disgraceful violence will not stop the inauguration of Joe Biden on January 20."  more

Sen. Gillibrand Successfully Secures $5 Million to Stimulate Job Growth, Strengthen New York's Rural Economies in Recently Passed FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 5: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced that the bipartisan FY 2021 appropriations package includes $5 million in funding for the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) grant program. The program was authorized under the 2018 Farm Bill in a provision based off of Gillibrand's Rural Jobs and Investment Act of 2018. Earlier this year, Senat  more

Sen. Rubio Statement on NYSE, Delisting of Chinese Telecom Companies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released a statement after the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) -- in a complete reversal of an earlier announcement due to misguided, erroneous guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department -- made clear that the exchange will move forward with its plan to delist China's large telecom carriers: China Mobile Ltd., China Telecom Corp., and China Unicom Hong Kong Ltd. The delisting act  more

Sen. Sasse Statement on New York Stock Exchange Delisting Chinese Telecom Companies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Ben Sasse, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after the New York Stock Exchange announced it will delist three Chinese telecommunication giants. "This is the right call. Americans shouldn't bankroll firms that are in bed with the Chinese Communist Party. "Chinese firms that reject fundamental transparency requirements and have ties to the   more

Sen. Schumer Announces $8B in New Critical Health Benefits for Vets Suffering From Agent Orange-Linked Illnesses
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 3: After successfully securing in July an amendment to the Senate's Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which expanded the list of diseases associated with Agent Orange exposure, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that the FY2021 NDAA included his amendment, which officially authorizes $8 billion in new benefits for vets suffering from Agent Orange-linked ill  more

Sen. Schumer Statement Calling for President to Be Immediately Removed From Office
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 7: * * * Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement calling for president to be immediately removed from office: "What happened at the U.S. Capitol yesterday was an insurrection against the United States, incited by the president. This president should not hold office one day longer. "The quickest and most effective way - it can be done today - to remove  more

Sen. Schumer: Bipartisan End-Of-Year Omnibus Legislation Urges Air Force Secretary to Prioritize Taxiway Expansion of Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 4: U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced the inclusion of a provision in the 2020 end-of-year omnibus legislation that urges the secretary of the Air Force to prioritize ready-to-execute Air Force Reserve (AFR) repair projects, pointing to the extension of a taxiway at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS) as a primary example. Schumer explained that the expansion at NFARS is criti  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan End-Of-Year Omnibus Legislation Includes $8 Million for Cornell Chess Lab
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 5: Steadfast champions for cutting edge technological innovation in Upstate New York, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that they have secured $8,000,000 in additional federal funding for the Cornell High-Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) Lab in the 2020 end-of-year omnibus legislation. The senators said the funding will enable a sub-facility at   more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $14 Million in Federal Funding for COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness, Response Activities
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 4: U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $14,672,034 in federal funding for New York public health agencies and nonprofits. The funding was allocated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) through Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grants. The grants will provide recipients with assistance to implement vaccine distri  more

Speaker Pelosi, Sen. Schumer Issue Joint Statement on Call to VP Pence on Invoking 25th Amendment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following joint statement on Jan. 7 with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York: * * * House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) issued the following statement on their attempt to reach the Vice President by phone about invoking the 25th Amendment: "This morning, we placed a call to Vice President Pence to urge him to invoke the 25th Amendment which would allow the   more

Statement by Rep. Higgins
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * "The US Capitol is a sacred space - a building at the literal center of our capital and central to our democracy. "The actions of protestors today, egged on by the outgoing President to disrupt the certification of electoral votes of what is a ceremonial formality, should be seen by all Americans as a challenge to the legitimacy of our democracy. "This is domestic terrorism, and it has no place in A  more

Statement by Rep. Higgins on Death of Capitol Police Officer Sicknick
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * "It is with great sadness we learn of the death of another person as a result of the Trump directed rampage and insurrection on Capitol Hill. "While bravely defending the place and people central to our democracy, Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick was brutally murdered. "Anyone responsible must be identified and held accountable, delivering justice for the victim and his family."  more

Statement From Rep. Katko on Attack on U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 6: * * * U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today released the following statement regarding the attack on the U.S. Capitol: "I am grateful to all of those who have reached out regarding my safety today. The support and concern expressed is humbling. I am in a safe location. "The attack on the U.S. Capitol is shameful and completely unacceptable. It has endangered the lives of our law enforcement and countles  more

Statement From Rep. Katko on Challenges to 2020 Presidential Election
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) released the following statement regarding challenges to the 2020 Presidential Election: "Like many in Central New York, I supported the re-election of the President and voted for him to serve another term. "This was an unprecedented election year in which mail-in ballots, absentee ballots, and various waivers were heavily increased in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemi  more

Statement From Rep. Reed
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 6: * * * Rep. Tom Reed released the following statement: "Violence such as what we are seeing at the Capitol is absolutely unacceptable. We must de-escalate the situation immediately. We are Americans and do not do this. My heart breaks for our nation right now. Our country and its beautiful democracy is better than this. Our Constitution calls for the civil transition of power and though we may not agre  more