WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: After a personal visit to Livingston County last August to discuss with local officials the need for more federal funding to expand broadband access, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer last week, in a virtual meeting with President-Elect Biden's nominee for U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, urged the nominee to prioritize universal access to affordable broadband, starting with approv  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 21: As the coronavirus continues to surge across New York State, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today urged Congress to establish a Community Health Center Preparedness Program (CHCPP). The Emergency Fund would dedicate $13.5 billion in federal funding to help CHCs prepare for and respond to public health crises. Senator Gillibrand is also calling for an additional $12.4 billion for urgent wor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 22: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26, Buffalo/Niagara Falls), who serves as Co-chair of Congressional Northern Border Caucus, says President Joe Biden's week one actions demonstrate a new beginning for the US-Canada relationship. This week President Joe Biden released an aggressive plan to fight COVID-19 which includes a directive for departments to collaborate with the Canadian government toward th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 20: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) released the following statement on President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris executive action on racial equity: "I applaud President Biden and Vice President Harris for taking a bold step on their first day in office to address racial inequality in our country. This executive ord  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 19: House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) joined Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) in announcing the introduction of the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act (DTPA) of 2021.In the House, the bill was introduced as H.R. 350. The legislation, which was passed by the House Judiciary Committee last Congress, strengthen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 20: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) released the following statement on the memorandum of Ronald A. Klain, Assistant to President Joe Biden and Chief of Staff, ordering a freeze on non-essential regulatory activity pending review: "As promised, President Biden and Vice President Harris are putting our health, safety, and envir  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 19: U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced an additional $1.4 billion in federal funding for New York state's private, public, and proprietary institutions of higher education, allocated to the U.S. Department of Education's (DOE) Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II by the recently Schumer-negotiated, Gillibrand-backed, Coronavirus Response and  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Following his advocacy and a visit directly to Saratoga County in 2019, Schumer released the following statement regarding Grant Cottage's designation as a National Historic Landmark: Senator Schumer said, "Finally, the Grant Cottage in Saratoga County, where one of our greatest generals and an influential presidents wrote one of the finest pieces of American literature - while terminally ill - will   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 21: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today announced the inclusion of $614 million in the recently passed government spending package, which will provide increased food aid to Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. Gillibrand previously wrote to Senate leadership urging the inclusion of increased food ai  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced plans for major improvements to the North Breakwater in the Buffalo Harbor thanks to $13.5 million in federal funding. The resources were included in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District's funding allocation work plan released this week. Higgins said, "This federal funding provides a huge boost to efforts to fix Buffalo's North Breakwater, allowing   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 22: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced that he spoke directly with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, on addressing COVID-19 vaccine distribution and supply issues in Central New York and across the nation. Rep. Katko discussed these issues with Dr. Fauci on a joint call with the Republican Governance Group and Blue Dog Coalition, Congres  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 21: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today joined U.S. Reps. Ted Deutch (D, FL-22), Jim McGovern (D, MA-2), and Jamie Raskin (D, MD-8)in introducing the Democracy for All Amendment, a bipartisan constitutional amendment to get big money out of politics and restore democratic power to the American people. This legislation is being introduced on the eleventh anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 22: Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado (NY-19) hosted a meeting with his NY-19 Health Care Advisory Committee to discuss the needs on the ground with regard to addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and how best to address these needs in cooperation with the Biden Administration. "As we enter into the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that I hear directly from local health care ad  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) released the following statement congratulating President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their inauguration. "With all the pain, suffering, and loss we find ourselves in the midst of as a nation, I pray we can also find hope and inspiration in the new day brought forth with the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news release: In a letter to UnitedHealth Group and the Montefiore Health System, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15), in collaboration with Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) and Mondaire Jones (NY-17), call for the urgent and immediate resolution of negotiations that have stalled since last month while potentially leaving over 60,000 without in-netwo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-2) released the following statement on the House impeachment vote: "While I fully condemn the domestic terrorists that stormed the Capitol last Wednesday, and I believe the President bears some responsibility, I ultimately cannot and will not vote to impeach. Last week, I upheld my Constitutional duty to count and certify the results of the presidential election. Wh  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) today joined 16 of his House Republican freshmen colleagues in sending a letter to President-elect Joe Biden congratulating him on the beginning of his presidency and pledging to work together on behalf of the American people. "After two impeachments, lengthy inter-branch investigations, and, most recently, the horrific attack on our nation's capital, it is clear that the   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following joint statement: * * * Representatives Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Chris Jacobs (NY-27), Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Tom Reed (NY-23), Lee Zeldin (NY-1), and John Katko (NY-24) are calling upon Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN) to apologize for his comments denigrating members of the National Guard "Representative Cohen's reckless comments attacking members of the National Guard are disrespectful  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 22: The Problem Solvers Caucus announced its members for the 117th Congress, including sixteen new members, bringing the Caucus' total membership to 28 Democrats and 28 Republicans. "Over the last four years, we've steadily illustrated the benefits of bipartisan lawmaking and the power of working together to break the gridlock. Now, we're ready to build on that progress, help the nation heal, an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced federal funding totaling over $34,373 for several Western New York fire departments toward the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) to keep firefighters and the community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Higgins said, "The COVID-19 pandemic has made the job of keeping our community and families safe much more difficult for our first responders. We c  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Chris Jacobs, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) is releasing the following statement after attending the Inauguration of President Joe Biden. "It was an honor to represent the citizens of the 27th Congressional District at the 59th Presidential Inauguration to witness the peaceful transition of power that has, and always will be, a cornerstone of our democracy. "I wish President Biden and Vice President Harris well   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Chris Jacobs, R-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 20: * * * "I am deeply saddened by the news of the National Guard helicopter crash in Mendon this evening that resulted in the loss of three lives. "My prayers are with the loved ones of these service members lost. "I am closely monitoring the situation as details emerge, and stand ready to provide assistance in any way I can."  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Chris Jacobs, R-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 21: Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) spoke on the House floor today in support of the waiver required to allow retired four-star Army General Lloyd Austin to serve as Secretary of Defense. "The Pentagon's tradition of civilian leadership is an important cornerstone of our democracy that dates to our nation's founding and is one we should maintain. However, having examined General Austin's record and  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Chris Jacobs, R-New York, issued the following joint statement: * * * Representatives Chris Jacobs (NY-27), Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Tom Reed (NY-23), Lee Zeldin (NY-1), and John Katko (NY-24) are calling upon Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN) to apologize for his comments denigrating members of the National Guard. "Representative Cohen's reckless comments attacking members of the National Guard are disrespectful an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following transcript of an interview on The Hill: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) penned the following op-ed, published in The Hill: Why I became the first Republican lawmaker to support impeachment The Hill January 17, 2021 By Rep. John Katko (NY-24): On January 12th, I announced my support for the article of impeachment against President Trump before the House of Representatives. At that moment, I was the only Republican Member   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: "Today we celebrate the life and legacy of our drum major for justice, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "I am reminded of his April 1967 speech at Riverside Church in New York, where he reminded us that this country must address the three evils of poverty, racism and militarism. "Racism is alive an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today announced she has been named an Assistant Whip for Minority Whip Steve Scalise's Whip Team for the 117th Congress. The Whip Team serves as floor leaders and are responsible for mobilizing votes within the Republican conference. "I'm honored to serve as an Assistant Whip for the Republican Conference and work with my colleagues to support policies that wi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 19: * * * Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today released the following statement encouraging local veterans to get vaccinated: "I encourage veterans who are eligible and desire the vaccine to contact the Brooklyn VA Medical Center (VAMC) to schedule an appointment to be immunized as soon as possible. The faster our community can be immunized, the faster we can reopen our economy and get  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 21: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today announced the Staten Island VA Clinic will begin offering COVID-19 immunizations for local veterans: "One of my priorities has been to open vaccine administration sites to accelerate vaccine distribution," said Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis. "By offering immunizations at the Staten Island clinic, we're saving veterans a trip to the Brooklyn  more

NEWBURGH, New York, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) announced that the Metro-North Railroad (MNR), in conjunction with the New York State Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), was awarded a $19,728,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The grant was awarded under the Commuter Authority Rail Safety Improvement (CARSI) Grants Program. T  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 19 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) visited the Javits Center to thank the nurses and doctors administering the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible New Yorkers. After the visit, Rep. Maloney released the following statement. "I applaud the healthcare workers and the National Guard at the Javits Center for their tireless efforts to make sure that every single New Yorker in the 1A and 1B categories can get th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 20: * * * After attending President Joe Biden's Inauguration earlier today, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, applauded President Biden's day one executive actions to set the country on the path to build back better. "I was honored to be at the Capitol today to witness the Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harri  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 22: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) today wrote to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris requesting that they act to immediately rescind a Trump Administration legal memo preventing the completion of the process to make the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Congresswoman Maloney has sponsored the House bill to ratify the ERA in every C  more

NEWBURGH, New York, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) announced his seventh annual "Valentines for Veterans" initiative, encouraging New Yorkers across the Hudson Valley to join him in making Valentine's Day cards to send to area veterans. "The Valentines for Veterans program is just one more way we can show our appreciation for the brave men and women who fought for our country and honor their service," said   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) released the following statement in solidarity with the workers on strike at Hunts Point Produce Market, which supplies 60% of the New York City's produce, including to thousands of businesses in the 12th Congressional District. "I proudly stand with the employees at Hunts Point Market who are demanding a $1 hourly increase. These New Yorkers are essential work  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * On his first full day as President of the United States, President Joe Biden released a new, coordinated national strategy to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, boost vaccine production, and reopen the economy. Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) released the following statement: "With a new Administration comes a new, coordinated national strategy to combat the coronavirus and del  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 19: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), senior member of the House Committee on Financial Services, today wrote to President-elect Joe Biden, urging him to block the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC) recently finalized "Fair Access to Financial Services" rule which would force financial institutions to lend to and support gun manufacturers. As the Congresswoman notes in her l  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform sent a letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis, the National Counterterrorism Center, and the Office of the   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 21: * * * U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement hailing the swearing in of President Biden. "I congratulate Joe Biden on becoming the 46th President of the United States, and I cannot wait to partner with him and our new Vice President Kamala Harris to address the many critical issues impacting our country. As I have said, I look forward to opening a new chapter in our hi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement following the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris: "This is a new day in America. Congratulations to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris--I have no doubts that they will be the leaders America needs to guide us through the challenges ahead, unite our country, and demonstrate all we can achieve w  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 21: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) released the following statement on President Joe Biden's Executive Order on federal regulation and memorandum on modernizing regulatory review: "Yesterday's action by the Biden Administration to modernize our rulemaking system and repeal harmful Executive Orders is welcome relief for American families across the country. It is criti  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 20: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) released the following statement on President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' executive action on racial equity: "I applaud President Biden and Vice President Harris for taking a bold step on their first day in office to address racial inequality in our country. "This executive order lays the groundwork to fight systemic  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 19: House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) joined Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) in announcing the introduction of the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act (DTPA) of 2021. In the House, the bill was introduced as H.R. 350. The legislation, which was passed by the House Judiciary Committee last Congress, strengthens the federal government's efforts to prev  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 22: Yesterday, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) introduced H.R. 389, the Safe and Quiet Skies Act, along with Representatives Ed Case (HI-1), Albio Sires (NJ-8), Joe Neguse (CO-2), Brad Sherman (CA-30), and Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-At Large). This legislation will direct the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to adopt National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations that will incre  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 20: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) released the following statement on the memorandum of Ronald A. Klain, Assistant to President Joe Biden and Chief of Staff, ordering a freeze on non-essential regulatory activity pending review: "As promised, President Biden and Vice President Harris are putting our health, safety, and environment first. "Today's action by the Bide  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: The Committee on the Judiciary, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Homeland Security, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform sent a letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis, the National Counterterrorism Center, and the Office of the Director of Na  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: The Committee on the Judiciary, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Homeland Security, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform sent a letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis, the National Counterterrorism Center, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence requesting relevant doc  more

JAMESTOWN, New York, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Tom Reed is proud to announce a grant of $75,000 for the Chautauqua County RSVP project. This funding will help support a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the Chautauqua community. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) program is hosted and sponsored by Lutheran Jamestown, a retirement and assisted living organization in Jamestown, NY. "We care about supporting the incredib  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following joint statement: * * * Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Tom Reed (R-NY) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) released the following statement: "Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus congratulates Joe Biden on being sworn in as our 46th President. Our nation is at a critical juncture: After a horrific assault on our Capitol, a raging pandemic, and families and small businesses hurting, millions of Americans are looking for our country to  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 22: The Problem Solvers Caucus announced its members for the 117th Congress, including sixteen new members, bringing the Caucus' total membership to 28 Democrats and 28 Republicans. "Over the last four years, we've steadily illustrated the benefits of bipartisan lawmaking and the power of working together to break the gridlock. Now, we're ready to build on that progress, help the nation heal, and ensur  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 20: * * * U.S. Representative Kathleen Rice (NY-04) issued a statement following the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris: "Today will forever be remembered as a historic day. Joe Biden has assumed office having won more votes than anyone ever elected President of the United States. And as the first female, Black, and Indian-American Vice President in American history  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: After years of advocacy, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that United States Secretary of the Interior David Berndardt has approved the U.S. Grant Cottage in Wilton, New York as a National Historic Landmark. "I am proud to have helped ensure the U.S. Grant Cottage in New York's 21st Congressional District received it's well deserved designation as a National Historic Landmark. Grant Cottage is a hi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared the persecution of the Uyghur minorities by the Chinese Communist Party as genocide. Congresswoman Stefanik issued the following statement: "I commend Secretary Pompeo for declaring the horrendous persecution of the Uyghur population by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as genocide. For far too long, the world has witnessed the abhorrent actions taken by Xi Jin  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 21: * * * Congresswoman Stefanik voted in favor of Retired General Lloyd Austin to be considered by the Senate for United States Secretary of Defense. She issued the following statement: "Today after much consideration, I voted to support a waiver for retired General Lloyd Austin to be considered for confirmation by the Senate to be the United States Secretary of Defense. General Austin has a stro  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Stefanik issued the following statement on the 2021 Presidential Inauguration: "Today, we witness the uniquely American tradition of the Presidential Inauguration that celebrates the peaceful and historic transfer of power from one President to the next. It is a reminder that despite the significant challenges we face, we are blessed to live in the greatest country on Earth. I am grat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Immediately upon swearing-in, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order to halt construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, a project Congressman Stefanik helped advance in 2015. She issued the following statement on her staunch opposition to President Biden's irresponsible, job-killing order: "One of my first votes in Congress was to authorize the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, a projec  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 20: Congressman Paul D. Tonko sent a letter to President Joe Biden following his inauguration as the 46th President of the United States today calling for the new Administration to establish strong federal scientific integrity policies immediately and asking for his support in advancing the Scientific Integrity Act, bipartisan legislation authored and long-championed by Tonko that sets clear, enforc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 20: Congressman Paul D. Tonko issued a video statement earlier today congratulating President Joe Biden for his swearing in as 46th President of the United States, and Vice President Kamala Harris for her swearing in as the first female, Black and South Asian Vice-President in U.S. history. Tonko offered his well wishes in a video (https://twitter.com/RepPaulTonko/status/1351920827390971904) posted  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the economy, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation that would exempt Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) benefits from counting as taxable income. In the CARES Act, passed in the early months of the pandemic, Congress authorized additional funding for weekly unemployment benefits, and has since extended the program through   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) introduced the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans Act, which would create a semipostal stamp in honor of PFC Langhorn. A semipostal stamp is a stamp sold at a premium price, which covers the cost of postage and donates the excess money to a nationally recognized cause. The excess money from the PFC Langhorn stamp would go to the Support  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) issued the following statement after attending the inauguration of President Joe Biden: "As leaders, our commitment each and every day should be to work towards unity and pursue a better course for our nation. Oftentimes, we will not agree on exactly how to best move America forward, but how we debate and disagree is especially critical. Respectful disagreement is a prote  more

PATCHOGUE, New York, Jan. 19 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: On Monday, January 11, 2021, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), member of the bipartisan Congressional Coronavirus Task Force and member of the House Financial Services Committee, announced the reopening of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to new and certain existing PPP borrowers. The second round of loan applications is now open for Community Development Financial Institutions and for small len  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Reps. Ted Budd (R-NC) and Mike Garcia (R-CA) introduced the Vaccinate More Americans Act. The bill would allow vaccine providers to administer leftover COVID-19 vaccines to individuals eligible to receive the vaccine in the following phased allocation group, instead of letting the doses go to waste. This bill was prompted by reports nationwide, including from California and New York, that vaccines are bei  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Reps. Ted Budd (R-NC) and Mike Garcia (R-CA) sent a letter to the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Dr. Robert Redfield asking the CDC to issue guidance to states like New York whose overly-strict vaccine regulations are resulting in wasted COVID-19 vaccines. The text of the letter is below: Dear Dr. Redfield, Thank you for your tireless leadership during the COVID-19 pan  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-California, issued the following news release: Representatives Mike Garcia (R-CA) and Ted Budd (R-NC) sent a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Robert Redfield calling on the CDC to issue guidance to states like California and New York where burdensome state and local vaccine regulations are resulting in wasted COVID-19 vaccines. "With hundreds of millions of Americans yet to be vaccinated, it's unthinkable tha  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and senior Committee Member Jamie Raskin led all Committee Democrats in sending a letter to the Major Cities Chiefs Association requesting help with identifying and preventing the ongoing threat of additional violent attacks in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere over the   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 21: Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25) and Mark Takano (CA-41) reiterated their call for legislation to create a massive jobs training program to help communities across the country recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their legislation, the Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act, would help states across the country hire more than a million workers to perform critical mitigation, containment, and t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following joint statement on Jan. 20: * * * Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary and Rep. Zoe Lofgren, most recent Chair of the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship/* issued the following statement applauding President Biden's day one actions on immigration, including his bold vision for immigration reform and executive actions that repeal Trump's Muslim Ban, interior enforcement order, and exc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following joint statement on Jan. 20 with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California: * * * Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary and Rep. Zoe Lofgren, most recent Chair of the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship* issued the following statement applauding President Biden's day one actions on immigration, including his bold vision for immigration reform and executi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-New York, issued the following news release: In the aftermath of last week's deadly domestic terrorist attack on the U.S. Capitol, Representatives Kathleen Rice (NY-04) and Jared Huffman (CA-02) sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Committee on House Administration Chair Zoe Lofgren, and House Committee on Rules Chair James P. McGovern requesting that they make permanent the requirement that all Members, guests, and spouses pass through magne  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: During the first week of the 117th Congress, Representatives Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) and Antonio Delgado (D, NY-19) reintroduced the Direct Support for Communities Act (H.R. 199), a bipartisan proposal to provide local counties, towns, cities and villages with direct local funding to be used for essential services and to offset lost revenues and increased costs from the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The CARES A  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 19: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the signing of S.238, H.R. 221, also known as the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2019, into law. The bipartisan and bicameral bill will enhance the State Department's role in combating and monitoring anti-Semitism across the globe. "During these difficult times, it is important for all of us to double down on our commitme  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 20: * * * Celebrating the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement: "Today's inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris was a demonstration of the American people's resolve and optimism. "While our nation continues to face an unprecedented public health and economic crisis, the  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today sent a letter to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York), calling on the Senate to vote to dismiss the article of impeachment once it is received in the Senate in order to heal the nation. Graham wrote, "As you said, the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol will live in infamy in United States history. Those who were complici  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Following an announcement from the Biden administration that the U.S. would be rejoining the World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) announced plans to reintroduce their resolution calling for an international investigation into the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) cover-up of the COVID-19 outbreak. The WHO has allowed Beijing to dic  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 20: Senator Schumer released the following statement regarding tonight's tragic helicopter crash in Mendon, New York: Senator Schumer said, "I am heartbroken by the news that three of New York's brave Army National Guardsmen have been killed in a helicopter crash during a training mission. "These National Guard members answered the call to help and serve their fellow New Yorkers and their co  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 22: Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following reports that President Biden is working with Senator Chuck Schumer to give New York City and the State of New York $2 billion in additional FEMA emergency funding. Senator Scott is requesting that FEMA address these reports and provide American taxpayers with an explanation on how this plan to bailout New Yo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following joint statement with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York: * * * Addressing the testimony of retired General Lloyd Austin before the Senate Armed Services Committee, in which he committed to overturning the ban on transgender people serving in the military, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), issued the following statement: "After years of fighting to overturn the ban on open transgender m  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 21: U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, Michael Bennet, Brian Schatz, Ed Markey, Chris Van Hollen, Amy Klobuchar, Richard Blumenthal, Cory Booker, Bob Casey, Tammy Duckworth, and Jack Reed announced the introduction of the Health Force, Resilience Force, and Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act, legislation that would invest billions in the nation's public health jobs and infrastructure and aid the country  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 22: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced $1,974,745 million in federal funding for food and agriculture research at Cornell University. This funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under their Water Quantity   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 20: * * * "In a history-making moment, today Joe Biden and Kamala Harris begin their tenure as President and Vice President of the United States. With this transition, we are filled with new optimism for healing and unity. This passage represents an opportunity to quell divisive rhetoric in exchange for respectful dialogue and meaningful consensus building to serve the needs of all Americans. "We kno  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 20: * * * U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today released the following statement on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris: "Over the past year, this nation has endured a pandemic, a bitter election fight, and unprecedented tests to our democracy. Like so many Americans, I'm eager to move forward, together. "Since 2015, I have had the privilege of serving Central New York  more