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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday February 14, 2021 ( 125 items )  

As COVID-19 Pandemic Continues to Exacerbate Health Inequalities for Black Mothers, Sen. Gillibrand, Colleagues Unveil Immediate and Long-Term Plans to Address Maternal Health Crisis
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: As Black women across New York struggle with access to maternal health care and negative health outcomes due to racial and systemic discrimination, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined colleagues earlier this week in announcing historic legislation to save moms' lives and fight for maternal health and reproductive justice for Black women and pregnant people of color. Introduced by Senator Corey Book  more

As House Ways & Means Committee Begins Hearings on COVID Relief, Higgins Provides Details on the Package Before Congress
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: The House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee, on which Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) serves, will begin the process of considering measures included in the next COVID-19 disaster relief package. Congressman Higgins said, "Americans are eager to return to the life we knew pre-pandemic. While many things may never be the same, quick action on this package can help protect people from the diseas  more

As WNY Marks the Anniversary of the Flight 3407 Tragedy, Rep. Higgins Fights to Finish the Job the Families Started
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2021: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is urging the newly appointed U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to get to work on finalizing the last piece of policy directed to be implemented following the tragic crash of Flight 3407 in Western New York on February 12, 2009. The Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Act approved in 2010 included several flig  more

Chairman Nadler Issues Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Ending Forced Arbitration, Protecting Fundamental Rights
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on Feb. 11, 2021, during a Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law hearing entitled "Justice Restored: Ending Forced Arbitration and Protecting Fundamental Rights": * * * "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding today's important hearing on forced arbitration. "Nearly a century ago, Congress enacted the Federal Arbitration Act to allow mer  more

Chairman Nadler Issues Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Immigration System
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on Feb. 11, 2021, during a Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship hearing entitled "The U.S. Immigration System: The Need for Bold Reforms": "Although we have many legislative priorities this Congress, immigration reform is one of the most pressing and complex.The damage inflicted upon our immigration system over the last four years has generated a renew  more

Chairman Nadler Issues Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on Constitutional Means to Prevent Abuse of Clemency Power
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following remarks on Feb. 9, 2021, at a Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties hearing entitled "Constitutional Means to Prevent Abuse of the Clemency Power": * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) issued the following statement for the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties hearing on "Constitutional Mean  more

Chairman Scott Announces House Agriculture Subcommittee Chairs for 117th Congress
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2021: Following the House Agriculture Committee's Democratic Caucus organizational meeting, Chairman David Scott of Georgia announced the election of the Chairs of the Committee's six Subcommittees: * Jim Costa of California will Chair the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture * Abigail Spanberger of Virginia will Chair the Subcommittee on Co  more

Chairwoman Maloney Announces Markup of Coronavirus Relief Measures
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: On Friday, February 12, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. EST, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, will hold a business meeting to consider legislation that will directly provide states, localities, Tribes, and territories with funding to fight the coronavirus pandemic and its devastating economic impacts. "As our na  more

Chairwoman Maloney Demands Docs Related to Parler's Financing, Ties to Foreign Entities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2021: Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent a letter demanding information related to Parler's financing and potential ties to foreign entities. "Since the attacks, numerous Parler users have been arrested and charged for their roles, with the Department of Justice citing in several instances th  more

Chairwoman Velazquez Issues Opening Statement at Committee Markup of Small Business Relief Legislation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following opening statement during a markup of the House Small Business Committee's reconciliation proposal on Feb. 10, 2021: * * * "Today, we will be considering legislation to further help our nation's small employers' power through this unprecedented crisis. "In the first CARES bill, Congress enacted the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan and A  more

Democrats Block Scalise Amendment to Hold States Accountable for Undercounting Nursing Home Deaths
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement: * * * Following the release of new records showing that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's administration admitted over 9,000 COVID-19 patients into New York nursing homes and then deliberately tried to cover up these deadly actions, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) today offered an amendment to the House Energy and Commerce Committee's portion of the FY21 budget reconciliation bill that would pena  more

During First Meeting With President-Elect Biden's DOD Nominee, Austin, Sen. Schumer Pushes Nom to Prioritize Stewart PFAS Cleanup
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Following successfully securing a commitment from the Air National Guard (ANG) that Stewart Air National Guard Base (ANGB) will not be penalized for its surrounding communities seeking alternative drinking water sources, and continuing his efforts to ensure PFAS-free drinking water for the communities surrounding Stewart in Orange County, New York, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, in a virtual meeting  more

Following National Guard Helicopter Crashes in Rochester and Boise, Sen. Gillibrand Calls for Investigation Into Pattern of Crashes Involving UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopters
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Following the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crash in Rochester on January 20th, which claimed the lives of three members of the New York National Guard, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, is urging the U.S. Department of Defense to launch an investigation into the apparent trend of crashes involving the UH-60 Black Hawk. Less than two weeks after t  more

House Judiciary Subcommittee Issues Testimony From New York University Professor Naftali
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties issued the following testimony by Timothy Naftali, clinical associate professor of history and public service at New York University, as part of a virtual hearing entitled "Constitutional Means to Prevent Abuse of the Clemency Power" on Feb. 9, 2021: I am Tim Naftali, a clinical associate professor with a joint appointment at NYU. I am also currently serving as the director of NYU's u  more

In Virtual Meeting With IJC, Rep. Katko Brings Attention to Sustained Lake Ontario Flood Risks, Pushes for Stronger Flood Mitigation & Costal Resiliency Efforts
SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 13 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2021: In a virtual meeting with Jane Corwin, Chair and Commissioner of the U.S. Section, International Joint Commission (IJC), U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today raised awareness of the dire threat that further flooding poses to Lake Ontario's shoreline communities and discussed the agency's plans to mitigate flooding in 2021. With inflows from the rest of the Great Lakes system expected t  more

Meng Secures Seat on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture; Congresswoman Also Selected as Vice-Chair of State and Foreign Operations Panel
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, announced today that she has secured a seat on the panel's Subcommittee on Agriculture, and has been selected as the Vice Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations. The Appropriations Committee is in charge of funding every federal agency, program, and project within the United States gover  more

On 12th Anniversary of Flight 3407 Tragedy, Sen. Schumer Urges Secretary Buttigieg to Establish Pilot Database on Personal Call This Morning
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2021: On the 12th anniversary of the fatal crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 in Clarence, New York that prematurely took the lives of 50, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, in a direct call to Secretary Buttigieg and letter, continued his fight to finalize the proposed rule and establish a central pilot database, make the skies safer, and giving the families long-awaited comfort in th  more

On Anniversary of Flight 3407, Sen. Gillibrand, Reps. Higgins and Jacobs Call for Finalization of Pilot Records Database Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2021: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On the 12th anniversary of the Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representatives Brian Higgins and Chris Jacobs are calling for the immediate finalization of pilot records database rule. The pilot records database rule -- which was developed alongside the families of those killed in Flight 3407 and is required under the Airline Safet  more

On Anniversary of Flight 3407, Sen. Gillibrand, Reps. Higgins, Jacobs Call for Finalization of Pilot Records Database Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2021: On the 12th anniversary of the Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representatives Brian Higgins and Chris Jacobs are calling for the immediate finalization of pilot records database rule. The pilot records database rule -- which was developed alongside the families of those killed in Flight 3407 and is required under the Airline Safety and Federal A  more

Rep. Bucshon: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Must Be Investigated and Held Accountable for NY Nursing Home COVID-19 Deaths
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Indiana, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement following the breaking story that New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, lied about and tried to cover up COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes in New York: "As a physician and an elected official, I am appalled at the callousness New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has shown towards human life in order to protect himself politically from the con  more

Rep. Clarke and Homeland Security Chairman Thompson Call Acting Director of Ice to Address Concerns of Targeted Haitian Deportations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement on a call she and Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) had with Tae Johnson, Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "As members of the House Homeland Security Committee, this call was imperative. Haiti is facing a delicate political landscape that could cause disproportiona  more

Rep. Delgado Delivers Valentines to Veterans and Vaccinators
RHINEBECK, New York, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) received over 300 cards from community members for his "Valentines for Veterans and Vaccinators" program. This week, the Congressman and his team delivered valentines to thank upstate veterans and frontline health care workers. "One of the best parts of my job is the opportunity to bring our community together to show love and support," said Rep. Anto  more

Rep. Delgado Introduces Small Business Relief Accessibility Act
RHINEBECK, New York, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced the introduction of the Small Business Relief Accessibility Act, which would empower the Small Business Administration (SBA) to work with local partners to connect small businesses with federal pandemic relief programs. The legislation establishes a new grant program that would allow local governments, chambers of commerce, and other nonprofi  more

Rep. Delgado Secures $438 Million for NY-19 Local Governments in House COVID-19 Framework
RHINEBECK, New York, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: This week, House of Representative Committees released their framework for Congress's latest COVID-19 relief package. The package includes an estimated total of $438 million in direct federal funding to counties, towns, and villages across New York's 19th Congressional District. U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) has been leading the fight to deliver direct federal COVID-19 relief to lo  more

Rep. Delgado Secures Rural Agricultural and Health Care Assistance in COVID-19 Package
RHINEBECK, New York, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19), Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit (CEEC), helped secure over $1.5 billion to fund critical programs that help rural farmers and hospitals. These provisions, included in the committee-passed Agriculture and Nutrition Title of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Reconciliation bill, will be part of Congres  more

Rep. Delgado Selected Chair of House Agriculture Subcommittee
RHINEBECK, New York, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) was selected to serve as the Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit (CEEC). The CEEC Subcommittee oversees all policies relating to commodity exchanges, agricultural credit, rural development, energy, and rural electrification. "The CEEC Subcommittee focuses on the issues that matter most to communitie  more

Rep. Delgado Votes to Advance COVID-19 Small Business Relief
RHINEBECK, New York, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) voted to advance $50 billion in critical COVID-19 small business relief. This funding will be included in Congress's next comprehensive COVID-19 relief package. "Programs like PPP and EIDL have helped thousands of small businesses across my district during the COVID-19 pandemic," said Rep. Antonio Delgado. "This package delivers $50 billion in small b  more

Rep. Delgado Votes to Advance COVID-19 Transportation and Infrastructure Relief
RHINEBECK, New York, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) voted to advance nearly $100 billion in critical COVID-19 transportation and infrastructure relief. This funding will be included in Congress's next comprehensive COVID-19 relief package. "This package protects workers, keeps transit systems in motion, and provides economic assistance to struggling communities," said Rep. Antonio Delgado. "Now more th  more

Rep. Garbarino, Colleagues Move to Expand Police Retirement Benefits
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Reps. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) have introduced the Law Enforcement Officers' Equity Act, bipartisan legislation that will guarantee that police officers across the federal government receive their full retirement benefits. Because of a loophole in the law, thousands of federal law enforcement officers cannot r  more

Rep. Garbarino, Colleagues Unveil New Business Succession Planning Legislation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2021: Today Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Representatives Cheri Bustos (IL-17), Jason Crow (CO-06) and Tom Rice (SC-07) unveiled new bipartisan legislation that would provide small business owners the support needed to create a business succession plan. "As a third-generation Long Islander and small business owner, I know first-hand the blood, sweat, and tears small businesses owners pour into e  more

Rep. Garbarino: NY GOP Congressional Delegation Calls on DOJ to Open Obstruction of Justice Investigation Into Gov. Cuomo & His Administration
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: Andrew Garbarino (R, NY-2), Representatives Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), Nicole Malliotakis (R, NY-11), Elise Stefanik (R, NY-21), Claudia Tenney (R, NY-22), Tom Reed (R, NY-23), John Katko (R, NY-24), and Chris Jacobs (R, NY-27) called on Acting Attorney General Monty Wilkinson to open a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and his administration following bombshell r  more

Rep. Higgins Announces Committee Approval of COVID Relief for Working Families
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced, during a second full day of hearings on the American Rescue Plan, the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee approved several measures providing COVID relief for families. "Job losses, food insecurity, health concerns, and child care needs are among the many challenges American families are facing as a result of the pandemic," Higgins said. "Each alo  more

Rep. Higgins Announces House Committee Action on American Rescue Plan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee has begun its work on the American Rescue Plan, passing several components of the COVID disaster relief package in committee. During the hearing, Higgins spoke about the urgent need to act, saying in part, "The role of Congress and the federal government in times of national emergency is to marshal its r  more

Rep. Higgins Announces Passage of Legislation Supporting and Expanding National Apprenticeship Programs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the passage of H.R. 447, the National Apprenticeship Act. The bill invests more than $3.5 billion over the next 5 years to expand Registered Apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships, creating nearly one million new apprentice opportunities nationwide. Higgins said, "As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and our economy suffers, we need reliabl  more

Rep. Higgins Pushes for Western New York Health Centers to Receive Direct Federal Allocation of COVID Vaccine
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is pushing for Western New York Federally Qualified Health Centers to receive a direct allocation of the COVID-19 vaccine from the federal government. On Tuesday, February 9, the White House announced it will begin to provide a select number of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) with vaccine supplies as soon as next week. In a letter to the Health Resources & Servi  more

Rep. Higgins Says Municipalities in Erie & Niagara Counties to Receive Over $792 Million in COVID Relief Under President Biden Plan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced Erie and Niagara Counties will receive over $792 million in estimated federal disaster relief under the American Rescue Plan. The newly released data is provided by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, which is overseeing the state and local aid component of the bill. "Over the last year, our communities have borne the brunt of costs and duties associate  more

Rep. Jacobs Announces $3 Million Grant to Fight Substance Abuse
ERIE COUNTY, New York, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Chris Jacobs, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) is announcing a $3,822,544 grant has been awarded to the Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse of Livingston County. "While the COVID-19 pandemic has been at the forefront of most Americans' minds, the substance and opioid abuse epidemic has continued to afflict millions of Americans. Defeating this epidemic once and for all and ensuring those suffering from addi  more

Rep. Jacobs Joins House Rural Broadband Caucus
ERIE COUNTY, New York, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Chris Jacobs, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) has joined the House Rural Broadband Caucus for the 117th Congress. "Expanding broadband access is critical to rebuilding and advancing rural Western New York communities. This need has existed for years, but the pandemic has amplified these needs as schools have moved online, telehealth services are being used more frequently and vaccine appointments are being m  more

Rep. Jacobs Joins Northern Border Caucus
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Chris Jacobs, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) has joined the House Northern Border Caucus. "As someone who represents a major section of New York's northern border, it is critical I am in a strong position to advocate for border communities and economies. Cross-border travel and tourism are major economic drivers for our area, and they have been deeply harmed by the on-going travel restrictions between the U.S. and Can  more

Rep. Jacobs Statement on Agriculture Budget Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Chris Jacobs, R-New York, issued the following statement on Feb. 10, 2021: * * * Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) released the following statement after the House Committee on Agriculture met today to consider the agriculture portion of the proposed COVID-19 budget reconciliation package. "This legislation was crafted unilaterally without any input from the Republican members serving on the Agriculture Committee. While there is some good in the bill, it contains ma  more

Rep. Jacobs, Local Leaders Hold Virtual Press Conference to Raise Awareness for Greater Broadband Coverage and Digital Literacy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Chris Jacobs, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) held a virtual press conference with local leaders to address the urgent need for high-speed internet coverage in rural communities. In addition, they discussed the growing divide in digital literacy skills and Orleans County United Way's current efforts to survey residents. "Since taking office I have made increasing high-speed internet access in our rural communities a pri  more

Rep. Jacobs: NY GOP Congressional Delegation Calls for DOJ to Open Obstruction of Justice Investigation Into Gov. Cuomo and His Administration
ERIE COUNTY, New York, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Chris Jacobs, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) joined Reps. Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), Andrew Garbarino (R, NY-2), Nicole Malliotakis (R, NY-11), Elise Stefanik (R, NY-21), Claudia Tenney (R, NY-22), Tom Reed (R, NY-23), John Katko (R, NY-24) in calling on Acting Attorney General Monty Wilkinson to open a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and his administration following   more

Rep. Katko Named to Three Subcommittees Critical to Addressing CNY Infrastructure Needs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) was this week named to three subcommittees on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 117th Congress that will be critical to addressing Central New York's infrastructure needs. Rep. Katko will continue serving on the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit and the Subcommittee on Aviation, where he served since last Congress. Additionally, he will serve on t  more

Rep. Katko Prioritizes Access to Treatment for Mental Illness & Substance Use Disorders Amid Ongoing Pandemic
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2021: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced the reintroduction of three bipartisan bills to support Central New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and substance use disorders amid the ongoing pandemic. A recent report from the Onondaga County Health Department found that overdose deaths spiked by 40% in the Syracuse area during the first nine months of 2020. And according to a recent CD  more

Rep. Katko Renews Effort to Deliver Budgetary Relief to Local Governments Amid the Ongoing Pandemic
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2021: U.S. Rep. Katko (R, NY-24) today announced the reintroduction of the Supporting State and Local Leaders Act, legislation that would provide budgetary relief to state and local governments by making them eligible for emergency paid leave payroll tax credits. Rep. Katko introduced this bipartisan measure alongside U.S. Reps. Brad Schneider (D, IL-10) and Diana DeGette (D, CO-1). In March, Rep.   more

Rep. Katko Urges Centers for Disease Control & Health Resources and Services Administration to Supply Local Community Health Centers With COVID-19 Vaccines
SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 12 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2021: Following an announcement this week by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that they will supply select Federally Qualified Health Center Programs (FQHCs) with COVID-19 vaccines, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today urged the agencies to include Syracuse Community Health Center (SCHC) and East Hill Medical Center in the program.   more

Rep. Malliotakis Named Ranking Member on Newly Formed Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2021: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) yesterday was named Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations and Global Corporate Social Impact, a newly formed subcommittee that will oversee American tax dollars being sent abroad and membership in international organizations such as the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization   more

Rep. Malliotakis to White House: There Is No Place for DeRosa on POTUS COVID-Response Team
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2021: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today sent the below letter to White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain requesting the White House end its relationship with New York Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa who confirmed the Cuomo Administration intentionally withheld data from the state legislature regarding the number of coronavirus-related deaths in New York nursing homes. Ms  more

Rep. Malliotakis: Bay Ridge, Staten Island Rite Aids to Begin Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2021: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today announced Rite Aid pharmacies in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and Staten Island will begin offering COVID-19 immunizations on Friday, February 12, 2021, as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program: "Sadly, Bay Ridge was neglected by New York City and was not included in their initial vaccine distribution and administration plans," said Congre  more

Rep. Malliotakis: Gov. Cuomo Should Resign
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2021: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today released the following statement after Governor Cuomo's top aide confirmed the Cuomo Administration intentionally withheld data from the state legislature regarding the number of coronavirus-related deaths in New York nursing homes following an executive order that mandated they accept COVID-positive patients: "On May 7 when I first call  more

Rep. Maloney Applauds NYC, New York Health and Hospitals, and Mets for Bringing COVID-19 Vaccine Site to Citi Field
NEW YORK, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) applauded today's announcement that starting the week of February 25, qualifying New Yorkers will be able to receive their COVID-19 vaccine at Citi Field, which is being turned into a 24/7 COVID-19 vaccine site. Earlier this week, Congresswoman Maloney joined Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and local elected officials calling on New York City Mayor Bill de  more

Rep. Maloney Applauds NYS, Walgreens for Bringing COVID-19 Vaccine Site to Roosevelt Island
NEW YORK, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) applauded today's announcement that as of Friday, February 12, New Yorkers aged 65 and older will be able to receive their COVID-19 vaccines at the Duane Reade on Main Street on Roosevelt Island. Congresswoman Maloney last month called on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to establish a COVID-19 vaccination site on Roosevelt Island. Roosevelt Island is home to 11,5  more

Rep. Maloney Issues Statement on $350 Billion Aid Package to Help States, Localities Combat Coronavirus Crisis
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 12, 2021: * * * Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, issued the following statement after the Committee adopted a momentous package of $350 billion in critical assistance to help communities across the country battle coronavirus: "Democrats in the House of Representatives came through for the Americ  more

Rep. Maloney Joins With Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus to Welcome the Lunar New Year
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Associate Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement, joining with CAPAC leadership and membership to wish all those celebrating a Happy Lunar New Year which begins on February 12, 2021 and marks the Year of the Ox: "I wish everyone celebrating, a very Happy Lunar New Year. "May the Year of the Ox brin  more

Rep. Maloney Joins With Gun Safety Advocates to Introduce Gun Safety Legislative Package
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2021: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) today joined with gun safety advocates to introduce a gun safety legislative package. This comes ahead of the three-year anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL and is part of Congresswoman Maloney's pledge to honor all those lost to gun violence with action. Congresswoman Maloney's package includes five  more

Rep. Maloney: Committee Announces Hearing With Postmaster General, Stakeholders on Legislative Proposals to Help Postal Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2021: Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney and Rep. James Comer, the Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, invited Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, Board of Governors Chairman Ron Bloom, Postal Service Inspector General Tammy L. Whitcomb, American Postal Workers Union President Mark Dimondstein, and Quad/Graphics Chair  more

Rep. Maloney: Governors, Tribal Leaders Call for Critical Relief Provided in American Rescue Plan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2021: Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, released statements of support from governors and tribal leaders calling for Congress to pass legislation that will allocate funding to states, localities, Tribes, and territories to fight the coronavirus pandemic and its devastating economic impacts.   more

Rep. Maloney: Oversight Committee Congresswomen Urge FDA to Lift Restrictions Preventing Access to Mifepristone
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2021: Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Committee Member Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus's Abortion Rights and Access Task Force, led all Democratic Committee congresswomen in sending a letter asking the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lift the medically unnecessary  more

Rep. Maloney: Overwhelming Bipartisan Support for COVID Relief to State, Local Entities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2021: The Committee on Oversight and Reform is considering legislation to allocate funding to states, localities, Tribes, and territories to fight the coronavirus pandemic and its devastating economic impacts. In addition to allocating $350 billion in funding to states, localities, Tribes, and territories, the legislation includes $570 m  more

Rep. Meeks Issues Statement on Anniversary of Chinese Ophthalmologist Li Wenliang Death
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement: * * * "Today marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Li Wenliang, the 34-year-old Chinese doctor who in December 2019, tried to raise alarms on the coronavirus. Silenced by the Chinese government and accused of "making false comments" Dr. Li and his untimely death from the coronavirus remind us of the heartbreaking consequences of stifling freedoms of ex  more

Rep. Meeks Issues Statement on Press Freedom in Poland, Hungary
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 11, 2021: * * * Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to the efforts by the governments of Poland and Hungary to further curtail press freedom and political opposition in their countries: "I'm deeply concerned by the Polish and Hungarian governments' efforts to curta  more

Rep. Meeks Issues Statement on Reversal of Houthi Terrorist Designation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today released the following statement on the Biden Administration's plan to reverse the Houthi Foreign Terrorist Organization designation: "The Trump administration's designation of the Houthi movement in Yemen as a foreign terrorist organization was short-sighted and enda  more

Rep. Meeks Issues Statement on State Actions to End Safe Third Country Agreements
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 9, 2021: * * * Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of State's actions to immediately suspend and soon terminate its Asylum Cooperative Agreements with the Governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras: "I applaud President Biden and Sec  more

Rep. Meng Statement on Indoor Dining Resuming on Lunar New Year
QUEENS, New York, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following statement on Feb. 8, 2021: * * * U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement after Governor Cuomo announced that indoor dining will resume this Friday on Lunar New Year. "I want to thank Governor Cuomo for announcing today that indoor dining will reopen early on Lunar New Year - 3 days ahead of schedule - instead of on Valentine's Day. "Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays f  more

Rep. Meng Urges Smithsonian to Honor Photographer Corky Lee With Exhibition
QUEENS, New York, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2021: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), First Vice Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, announced today that she led a letter to the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. urging officials there to create a special exhibit honoring the late photographer Corky Lee. Lee, who was from Meng's home borough of Queens, New York, was a prolific photographer who captured the Asian Americ  more

Rep. Morelle Legislation to Bolster Apprenticeship Opportunities Passed by House of Representatives
ROCHESTER, New York, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Joe Morelle announced that legislation he authored to strengthen apprenticeship opportunities was included in the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021, which passed in the House of Representatives on Friday. "Apprenticeships are a proven investment to grow our workforce and strengthen our economy. With millions of Americans out of work, now is the time we must invest in these opportuni  more

Rep. Morelle Renews Call for Legislation to Strengthen Economy and Create Jobs in Wake of COVID-19
ROCHESTER, New York, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Joe Morelle reiterated his call to pass groundbreaking legislation that will drive economic recovery and build resiliency in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Innovation Centers Acceleration Act, sponsored by Rep. Morelle and Rep. Sewell, would establish an $80 Billion national investment in 9 Innovation Centers over 9 years, as determined by a national competition among major me  more

Rep. Nadler: Congressional Democrats File Amicus Brief in ACOG Vs. FDA
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representatives Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), Barbara Lee (CA-13), Diana DeGette (CO-10), Jan Schakowsky. (IL-9), and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), as well as Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Ron Wyden (D-OR), led 148 Members of Congress in filing an amicus brief in the case of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists v. United States Food and Drug Admi  more

Rep. Nadler: House Files Replication to President Trump Answer to Article of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2021: The House Impeachment Managers, on behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives, filed with the Secretary of the Senate a Replication to the Response to the Summons of former President Donald J. Trump to the Article of Impeachment. In the Replication, the House Managers write: "The evidence of President Trump's conduct is overwhelming. He has no v  more

Rep. Nadler: House Files Reply to Former President Trump's Impeachment Trial Brief
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2021: The House Impeachment Managers, on behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives, filed with the Secretary of the Senate a Reply Memorandum to the Trial Memorandum filed by former President Donald J. Trump in his impeachment trial. In their Reply, the Managers respond to former President Trump's meritless legal arguments and baseless assertions. In  more

Rep. Reed Joins State Republican Leaders Ortt & Barclay, Group Highlights Ongoing Effort to Deliver Justice and Accountability on Gov. Cuomo's Disastrous Nursing Home Edicts
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Tom Reed, State Senate Republican Leader Robert Ortt, and State Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay joined together to highlight their efforts to secure justice for the families of New Yorkers who lost loved ones due to Governor Cuomo's dangerous mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic in our state's nursing homes. During the press conference, the group reaffirmed their call for the Biden Ad  more

Rep. Reed: Colleagues in Congress Must Join Us in Requesting President Biden DOJ Investigate Gov. Cuomo & New York State's Nursing Home Debacle
CORNING, New York, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Tom Reed released the following statement in light of reporting demonstrating members of Governor Cuomo's staff deliberately hid critical information on the deaths of thousands of the state's parents and grandparents from lawmakers out of fear of an investigation. Additional reporting has shown the state undercounted fatalities by 63%, as well as the number of patients it sent back to nursing homes  more

Rep. Reed: We Should Be United in Effort to Keep New York, Other States Honest to Protect Our Nation's Parents and Grandparents
CORNING, New York, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Tom Reed continued his effort to fight for transparency, accountability, and justice for the families of New Yorkers who lost a parent or grandparent because of Governor Cuomo's disastrous nursing home orders. The latest data suggests nearly 15,000 souls were lost -- a 63% increase from New York State's original figures. During the second day of the Ways & Means Committee markups, Reed offered  more

Rep. Reed: While Larger Package Is Partisan, Inclusion of Direct Local Aid in Relief Package is Key Victory More Can Be Done to Ensure Federal Relief Actually Reaches Communities in Need
CORNING, New York, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Tom Reed shared the following statement after the release of the U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee's State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds legislation. The legislation would provide economic relief to state, local, and territorial governments, including direct aid from the Department of Treasury to counties. Reed has been a staunch advocate for direct local aid throughout the CO  more

Rep. Scalise Appears on The Ingraham Angle
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following transcript of an interview on Fox News Channel's The Ingraham Angle: House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's The Ingraham Angle to emphasize that struggling workers, families, and small business across the country aren't focused on an another impeachment distraction by the Democrats - they want Congress to work together to address the issues they're currently facing, like re-opening school  more

Rep. Stefanik Appointed Member of Subcommittees on Higher Education and Workforce Investment, Workforce Protections
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Stefanik issued the following announcement following her appointments to the subcommittees on Higher Education and Workforce Investment, and Workforce Protections: "Since my first year in Congress, I have proudly served on the Committee on Education and Labor. I have helped deliver a landmark rewrite of America's K-12 education law, strengthened career and technical education in our sch  more

Rep. Stefanik Cosponsors Bills to Expand Access to Dairy Products for USDA Nutrition Programs, Enforce FDA Dairy Food Standards
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: This week, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik cosponsored the GIVE MILK Act and the DAIRY PRIDE Act, two pieces of bipartisan legislation that would expand the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) access to dairy products for their nutrition programs, and enforce labeling standards for dairy products sold across the country. The GIVE MILK Act allows participants in the USDA's Special Supplemental Nut  more

Rep. Stefanik Signs Letter to President Biden Urging Reconsideration of Re-Joining Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and House Republicans sent a letter to President Biden urging that he does not re-enter the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The letter highlights the many ways Iran has violated the flawed Iran Nuclear Deal, compared with the successes that resulted from the Trump administration's strong leadership, including imposing crippling sanctions on the Iranian regime, the   more

Rep. Stefanik Statement on Biden Administration's Illogical Withdrawal of Proposed Rule on Confucius Institutes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * President Biden withdrew a proposed rule requiring U.S. higher education institutions to disclose their relationships with Confucius Institutes, entities within American colleges and schools that are funded and staffed by China's Ministry of Education. Congresswoman Stefanik issued the following statement in response: "President Biden's decision to rescind a rule that compelled U.S. colleges to discl  more

Rep. Stefanik Statement on Democrats Partisan Mark-Up of President Biden's COVID-19 Stimulus Bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * After midnight, following many hours of debate throughout the night, Congresswoman Stefanik and House Republicans on the Committee of Education and Labor offered common-sense, bipartisan amendments to President Biden's partisan COVID-19 relief plan. These proposals focused on helping schools across the country safely reopen, small businesses stay afloat, and workers reenter the workforce. In their uns  more

Rep. Stefanik Statement on President Biden Meeting With Governor Cuomo
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement ahead of President Joe Biden's meeting with Governor Andrew Cuomo at the White House today: "This is President Joe Biden's first test of whether he will have a truly independent Department of Justice or whether he will bend to the desperate political pressure from Governor Cuomo. After yesterday's bombshell report, there is absolutely no   more

Rep. Suozzi and Dems Advance Key Provisions of President Biden's COVID Relief Package
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: This week, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) and the House Ways and Means Committee advanced key provisions of President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, which will provide a new round of stimulus checks, enhanced unemployment benefits, assistance to families in need and direct aid to restaurants, live entertainment venues, and small businesses. Also included in the larger bill i  more

Rep. Suozzi Honors Students From 3rd Congressional District for National Achievements in Sciences and Mathematics
HUNTINGTON, New York, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: On Thursday evening, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens) recognized and honored high school students from New York's 3rd Congressional District for their achievements in life science, computer science, and mathematics in the Regeneron Science Talent Search and the Congressional App Challenge. Due to pandemic protocols, Congressman Suozzi held this annual awards ceremony virtually vi  more

Rep. Suozzi Throws Support Behind Schumer Proposal of a Targeted Grant Program for Struggling Restaurants, Catering Halls, Live Venues
LONG ISLAND, New York, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) announced he is supporting a new proposal led by Senator Chuck Schumer (D-New York) that would create a targeted grant program for struggling restaurants, catering halls, and live entertainment venues. According to reports, the proposal stands at $25 billion and will be included in the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package currently being negotiated  more

Rep. Tonko Leads Bipartisan Call for White House to Back Addiction Treatment Bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY), Antonio Delgado (D-NY), Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH), Mike Turner (R-OH) and Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) sent a letter to the White House last night calling on President Biden and his administration to support the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act. This bipartisan bill would significantly expand access to life-saving addiction treatment me  more

Rep. Tonko Pushes COVID Rescue Priorities in First Markup
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2021: Congressman Paul D. Tonko will be battling in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce today as the full committee marks up its budget reconciliation COVID rescue package. Rep. Tonko's priorities for the package include vital provisions to empower states to use Medicaid to support vulnerable populations through his recently-introduced bipartisan Medicaid Reentry Act as well as a national  more

Rep. Torres Passes First Piece of Legislation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news release: Tonight, an amendment introduced by Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) was adopted in the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021, which passed the House this afternoon and will now head to the Senate. This amendment ensures that grants under the National Apprenticeship Act are awarded to encourage employer participation in apprenticeship programs that target individuals with English language barriers. The N  more

Rep. Velazquez: Committee Approves $50 Billion in Small Business Aid for COVID Relief Package
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2021: The House Small Business Committee, chaired by Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), approved legislation to provide small businesses with $50 billion in emergency aid to recover from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The bill now goes to the House Budget Committee to be included in a comprehensive aid package. "After suffering through this p  more

Rep. Zeldin Blasts Cuomo Administration on Shocking New Nursing Home Developments
PATCHOGUE, New York, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) issued the following statement after the Associated Press exclusively reported that 9,000 coronavirus patients were sent into New York nursing homes and the New York Post's bombshell report tonight that a top aide to Governor Cuomo just admitted that their office hid from the feds information on nursing home deaths caused by the Governor's nursing home mandate: "  more

Rep. Zeldin: 120 House Republicans Urge Biden Not to Reenter Iran Nuclear Deal As Is
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, led 120 Republican members of the House of Representatives in urging President Joe Biden not to reenter the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, as is. House Democrats previously called on President Biden to reenter the Iran Nuclear Deal without first securing any new restrictions,   more

Reps. Clarke and Meeks Co-Lead Letter to Secretary Blinken Urging U.S. to Condemn Undemocratic Actions of President Moise, and Support Establishment of Transitional Government in Haiti
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (D-NY-09) co-led a letter with House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Gregory Meeks (D-NY-05) to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken encouraging the United States to unambiguously reject the undemocratic actions of President Moise to retain power in Haiti. The letter is supported by: Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Chairman, Committee On Foreign Affairs   more

Reps. Maloney, Connolly Seek Briefing From Postmaster General DeJoy on Number of Coronavirus Deaths, Infections Suffered by Postal Workers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2021: Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy seeking a briefing on whether the Postal Service is effectively mitigating coronavirus infections across its workforce and to  more

Reps. McCaul, Meeks Issue Joint Statement on Day of Solidarity With Belarus
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on Feb. 7, 2021, with Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York: * * * To mark six months of peaceful protest, February 7 has been proclaimed the Day of Solidarity with Belarus. To recognize the day, Lead Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks released the following statement. "We stand in sol  more

Reps. McCaul, Meeks Issue Joint Statement on Death of Rep. Wright
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on Feb. 8, 2021, with Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Ron Wright. "We are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of our friend and colleague, Congressman Ron Wright. "H  more

Reps. Meeks and Clarke Co-Lead Letter Condemning Undemocratic Actions of Haitian President Moise
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY-05) co-led a letter with Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (D-NY-09) to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken encouraging the United States to unambiguously reject the undemocratic actions of President Moise to retain power in Haiti. The letter is supported by: Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Chairman, Committee On Foreign Aff  more

Reps. Meeks, Bera Issue Joint Statement After House Foreign Affairs Committee Holds Briefing on Burma
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on Feb. 10, 2021, with Rep. Ami Bera, D-California: * * * Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Ami Bera, Chairman of the Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation Subcommittee, held a briefing on the situation in Burma and issued the following statement: "The House Foreign Affairs Committee  more

Reps. Meeks, Cicilline Issue Joint Statement on Situation in Chechnya
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on Feb. 11, 2021, with Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-Rhode Island: * * * Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and David N. Cicilline, Chair of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, issued the following statement in response to the Kremlin's forcible return of two gay men into the hands of Chechen authoriti  more

Reps. Meeks, Levin Welcome GAO Report on U.S. Sanctions in Venezuela
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2021: Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Representative Andy Levin, today welcomed the release of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the impact of U.S. sanctions on Venezuela. In response to a May 2019 request from Congressman Levin and the Foreign Affairs Committee, GAO examined th  more

Reps. Meeks, McCaul Issue Joint Statement on Death of Rep. Wright
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on Feb. 8, 2021, with Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Gregory W. Meeks and Lead Republican Michael McCaul released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Ron Wright. "We are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of our friend and colleague, Congressman Ron Wright. "His passion for publi  more

Reps. Meeks, McCaul Issue Statement on Day of Solidarity With Belarus
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on Feb. 8, 2021, with Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas: * * * To mark six months of peaceful protest, February 7 has been proclaimed the Day of Solidarity with Belarus. To recognize the day, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Gregory W. Meeks and Lead Republican Michael McCaul released the following statement: "We stand in solidarity with the Bel  more

Reps. Meng and Taylor Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Seeking to Reunify Korean Americans With Family Members in North Korea
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), the new Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, and Rep. Van Taylor (TX-03) introduced the bipartisan Divided Families Reunification Act that seeks to help Korean American families reunite with their loved ones in North Korea. Since 1985, 21 family reunions have been held between North and South Korea. But Korean Americans who may have  more

Reps. Pascrell, Rice Lead NJ, NY Members Demanding Federal Action on Offshore Wind Development
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2021: U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) and Kathleen Rice (D-NY-04) today led a bipartisan contingent of New Jersey and New York lawmakers requesting urgent action on offshore wind development. The Members sent a letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), a federal agency within the Department of the Interior, requesting that the agency designate final Wind Energy Areas   more

Reps. Rice, Pascrell Lead New York and New Jersey Delegations Letter Calling for Federal Action on Offshore Wind Development
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Kathleen Rice (NY-04) and Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09) sent a bipartisan letter today with members of the New York and New Jersey congressional delegations to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), a federal agency within the Department of the Interior, requesting that the agency designate final Wind Energy Areas in the New York Bight and hold new lease auctions for potential deve  more

Reps. Rice, Stivers Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Ease Student Loan Debt
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representatives Kathleen Rice (NY-04) and Steve Stivers (OH-16) introduced two bipartisan bills, the Students and Families Empowerment Act (H.R. 891), and the Decreasing Employees Burdensome Taxes from Student Loans Act (DEBT Act) (H.R. 902), which will help alleviate the burden of student loan debt for recent graduates and their families. "Far too many of our nation's college graduates are being crippled   more

Reps. Stefanik, Gonzalez Reintroduce Chinese Research Funds Accounting Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16) reintroduced the Chinese Research Funds Act, legislation that will determine the amount of federal research funding that has been provided to entities in the People's Republic of China, or to entities majority owned and controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The Chinese Research Funds Accounting Act will direct the Comptroller  more

Reps. Suozzi, Sherrill Lead Provision in COVID-19 Relief Package to Protect Healthcare Affordability During Pandemic
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2021: Representatives Tom Suozzi (NY-3) and Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) today announced that their legislation to keep healthcare affordable for working families was included in the COVID relief package. The legislation offered by Reps. Suozzi and Sherrill would pause the IRS clawback of Advanced Premium Tax Credits (APTC). The APTC provides financial assistance to Americans so they can purchase healt  more

Sen. Gillibrand Calls for Robust LIHEAP Funding As Buffalo Families Struggle to Keep Heat on Amidst Economic Crisis
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood at St. John's Baptist Church in Buffalo and urged Congress to deliver robust Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding in the next coronavirus relief package in order to provide critical assistance for low-income households and seniors. Within the last year, the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic has put an unprecedented financial b  more

Sen. Gillibrand Calls for Robust LIHEAP Funding As Rochester Families Struggle to Keep Heat on Amidst Economic Crisis
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood at Eastman Reserve in Rochester and urged Congress to deliver robust Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding in the next coronavirus relief package in order to provide critical assistance for low-income households and seniors. Within the last year, the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic has put an unprecedented financial burden on  more

Sen. Gillibrand Calls for Robust LIHEAP Funding As Syracuse Families Struggle to Keep Heat on Amidst Economic Crisis
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood at Jubilee Homes in Syracuse and urged Congress to deliver robust Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding in the next coronavirus relief package in order to provide critical assistance for low-income households and seniors. Within the last year, the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic has put an unprecedented financial burden on Ne  more

Sen. Gillibrand Calls on FCC to Provide Immediate Emergency Funding for E-Rate Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined more than 40 Senate Democrats to call on the new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) leadership to immediately provide emergency funds for the E-Rate program as schools and students continue to rely on remote learning during the pandemic. The E-Rate program allows students to learn safely from home while guaranteeing online access to course materials. Accord  more

Sen. Gillibrand Co-Sponsors Landmark 'Baby Bonds' Legislation: A Fair Shot At Economic Opportunity From Birth
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined colleagues in the reintroduction of the American Opportunity Accounts Act, legislation she has co-sponsored seeking to create a national program commonly referred to as "Baby Bonds." The program will create a federally-funded savings account for every American child at birth. The funds will sit in an interest-bearing account, which can be accessed by account holde  more

Sen. Gillibrand Leads Senate Colleagues in Call to Deliver More Than $1 Billion in Funding to Help Older Adults During COVID-19 Crisis, Including Millions to Bolster Nutrition Services, Support Vaccination Efforts in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Special Committee on Aging, is leading Senate colleagues in a call for the inclusion of $1.4 billion in funding for Older Americans Act (OAA) programs, including $750 million in funding for the OAA Nutrition Services and $480 million to support providers' efforts to vaccinate older adults in the next coronavirus relief package. Older, low-income Americans  more

Sen. Gillibrand, Colleagues Call on Treasury Dept to Ensure Stimulus Checks Reach Americans Experiencing Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined 28 Senate Democrats in calling on the Department of Treasury to ensure Americans experiencing homelessness are able to receive stimulus payments. "As Americans across the country struggle to stay safe and secure stable housing, our government must do everything possible to meet people where they are, and provide relief," said Senator Gillibrand. "All across the   more

Sen. Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Help Struggling Families Secure Diapers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined Senate colleagues to introduce the bipartisan End Diaper Need Act of 2021, which would provide resources to assist low- and middle-income families access diapers and help ensure the health and well-being of those who rely on diapers, including infants, toddlers, medically complex children, and adults with disabilities. Gillibrand is also a co-sponsor of the COVID  more

Sen. Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Justice for Black Farmers Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U. S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, alongside U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), introduced legislation to address systemic discrimination within U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) federal agriculture policy. Due to a history of discrimination, Black farmers have been systemically stripped of millions of acres of farmland   more

Sen. Gillibrand, Rep. Speier Urge President Biden to Establish Military Sexual Assault Commission in Executive Office of President Instead of DoD
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA), chairs of the Senate and House Armed Services Personnel Subcommittees, are urging President Biden to ensure a proposed military sexual assault commission is independent, balanced, and credible by establishing it within the Executive Office of the President instead of the Department of Defense (DoD). In a letter to the presid  more

Sen. Gillibrand, Rep. Trone Lead Bicameral Call to Bolster Funding for Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Care Services As Pandemic Exacerbates Addiction and Mental Health Crises
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and U.S. Representative David Trone (D-MD) urged Congress to include robust funding for substance use disorder and mental health care services in the next coronavirus relief package. In their letters to Senate and House leadership, the lawmakers called for $10 billion in funding for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), dedicated to t  more

Sen. Scott: Democrats Ignore Facts in Continued Push for Wasteful Blue State Bailouts
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2021: Senator Rick Scott released a statement ahead of the House Oversight and Reform Committee's meeting on Friday, February 12, during which members will consider allocating $350 billion in taxpayer funding to bail out wasteful, liberal states like New York, California and Illinois for their decades of financial mismanagement. The meeting comes as the State of Illinois announced that it was able t  more

Sen. Warren, Reps. Maloney, Porter Urge Senate, House Leadership to Improve Data Reporting Requirements for Assisted Living in Future COVID-19 Packages
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-Calif.) sent a letter to Senate and House leadership urging them to improve data reporting requirements for assisted living facilities, residential behavioral health  more

Sen. Wyden Issues Statement on Powell Economic Assessment
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 10, 2021: * * * Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released the following statement on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the Economic Club of New York: "Federal Reserve Chair Powell's assessment of joblessness in America is bleak. Given that 5 million workers have dropped out of the labor force, the jobless rate is 10 percent, not  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Medical Research in Upstate NY
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2021: U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,138,736 in federal funding for cancer research at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo and vision research at the Regenerative Research Foundation in Rensselaer. The funding was allocated though grants awarded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Eye Institute (NEI). "Upstat  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Road and Infrastructure Repairs in Town of Owego
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,002,634.50 in federal funding to repair roads and culverts damaged from severe flooding events in the Town of Owego. In August 2018, storms eroded the supporting soil under and near the Dutchtown Road culvert, posing an urgent threat to the health and safety of surrounding communities. This funding wil  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Road, Infrastructure Repairs in Town of Owego
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2021: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,002,634.50 in federal funding to repair roads and culverts damaged from severe flooding events in the Town of Owego. In August 2018, storms eroded the supporting soil under and near the Dutchtown Road culvert, posing an urgent threat to the health and safety of surrounding communities.  more

Speaker Pelosi Issues Floor Statement on Senate-Passed Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following floor statement in support of a Senate-passed budget resolution (S.Con.Res. 5): * * * Speaker Pelosi. I thank Mr. Morelle, gentleman from New York, a distinguished member of the Rules Committee among other committees of the House for bringing this important rule to the Floor. Madam Speaker, we just left a meeting with President Biden, where we had a discussion about how this legislation meets the needs of the  more

Tonko-Baldwin Medicaid Reentry Act Added to E&C Reconciliation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Paul D. Tonko heralded news that his bipartisan Medicaid Reentry Act has been incorporated into the House Committee on Energy & Commerce budget reconciliation proposal. This legislation empowers states to restore access to addiction treatment through Medicaid for incarcerated individuals up to 30 days before their release and is sponsored by Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) in the Senate with lead   more