WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, urged U.S. officials to discuss the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) attempts to acquire Americans' biodata, especially during the outbreak of coronavirus, during this week's meeting between the U.S. and China in Alaska. Congressman Zeldin has also urged the Treasury and Commerce Departments to take immediate regulatory action  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, sent a letter to Anita Adkins, Acting Director of the National Finance Center (NFC), requesting a briefing and information about their responsibility in delaying annuity payments to new federal retirees. "One report found that the NFC normally transmitted service his  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on March 18, 2021, at a hearing entitled "A Year Out: Addressing International Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic": * * * "First, I'd like to thank Ranking Member McCaul for his partnership in hosting today's hearing, as well as all the Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee for working collectively to bring attention to the international aspect of our COVID r  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1651, the COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021, legislation introduced by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) that extends the temporary bankruptcy relief provisions granted by the CARES Act for an additional year. The bill passed by a bipartisan vote of 399-14. Chairman Nadler is  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 18, 2021: The House of Representatives passed H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021, which provides a path to citizenship for Dreamers as well as TPS and DED recipients, and H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021, which would permit farm workers--and their spouses and children--to earn legal status through continued agricult  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor remarks in support of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 1603): * * * "H.R. 1603, the 'Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021,' addresses an issue of critical national importance: the growing labor challenges that are damaging the American agricultural sector. "Solving this issue is paramount to the sustainability of American farming. It is also a matter of  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor remarks on March 17, 2021, in support of a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 17) that would remove the deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment: * * * "H.J. Res. 17 is long overdue legislation to ensure that the Equal Rights Amendment can finally become the 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution. The House passed identical legislation last Congress o  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor remarks in support of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1620): * * * "The Violence Against Women Act, or VAWA, was signed into law in 1994 to help ensure that women in America are free from violence and free from fear. At the time that VAWA was enacted, it was all too common for violent crimes against women to go without appropriate response and to   more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on March 16, 2021: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following statement on the House floor in support of H.R. 1652, the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021: "The 'VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act' would support vital victim service programs by preventing future cuts to already diminished  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening remarks on March 18, 2021, during a Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties hearing on "Discrimination and Violence Against Asian Americans": * * * "Mr. Chairman, we are here today to address the horrific rise in violence, harassment, and discrimination against Asian Americans that is surging across the country. "As we convene this heari  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor remarks in support of the American Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 6): * * * "H.R. 6, the 'American Dream and Promise Act of 2021,' is vital legislation that establishes a path to lawful permanent resident, or LPR, status for two critically important populations that are in dire need of protection. "The Dream Act creates an earned path to LPR status for Dreamers--individ  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on March 16, 2021: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following statement on the House floor in support of H.R. 1651, the COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021: "H.R. 1651, the 'COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021,' is bipartisan legislation to temporarily extend until March 27, 2022 the COVID-19 b  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following joint statement on March 17, 2021, with Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Subcommittee Chairman on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Steve Cohen (D-TN) released the following joint statement on the shooting of eight people in Georgia yesterday: "The horrific violence overnight in Georgia is an  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: Today, the House passed H.R. 1620, the bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2021 by a bipartisan vote of 244-172. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security along with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Representative Brian Fitzp  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 15, 2021: Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, released a video to kick off the 16th Annual Sunshine Week--a nationwide initiative meant to highlight the importance of government transparency. "I am excited to kick off Sunshine Week," Chairwoman Maloney said in the video. "This week is dedicated to c  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, will hold a hybrid hearing in honor of "Equal Pay Day" to examine the economic harm caused by longstanding gender inequalities, particularly for women of color. Historically, systemic inequities, including the gender pay gap,   more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement on March 19, 2021: * * * House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) issued the following statement after the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program would start accepting applications on April 8th, 2021: "Today's announcement is excellent news for the independent entertai  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement on March 16, 2021: * * * House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Isabel Guzman as the next Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA): "As the SBA helps guide small businesses towards recovery, the agency needs experienced leadership with a track r  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on March 16, 2021: The House vote to pass the bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Extension Act. The bill was introduced by House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux (D-GA), and Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA). The bill includes provisions to e  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. James E. Clyburn, Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, sent a letter to Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget Rob Fairweather and Acting Secretary of Labor Al Stewart urging the Biden-Harris Administration to closely track unemployment data for low-wage wage workers, people of color, women, and othe  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Ahead of the 200th anniversary of Greece's independence, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, introduced a resolution calling on the United Kingdom to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. The Marbles were removed from Greece 200   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Homeland Security issued the following information for a virtual hearing entitled: "Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention" at 10 a.m. on March 24, 2021: Witnesses * Richard Aborn, President, Citizens Crime Commission of New York City * John Cohen, Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism and Emerging Threats, Department of Homeland Security * Tyler Cote, Director and Co-Founder, Operation250 * John Picarelli  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services issued the following information for a virtual hearing entitled: "Fighting for Fairness: Examining Legislation to Confront Workplace Discrimination" at 10:15 a.m. on March 18, 2021: Witnesses * Ms. Laurie A. McCann, J.D., Senior Attorney, AARP Foundation, Washington, D.C. * Dina Bakst, J.D.. Co-Founder & Co-President, A Better Balance, New York, NY * Ms. Camille Olson, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee issued the following information for a virtual hearing entitled: "Reclaiming Congressional War Powers" at 1 p.m. on March 23, 2021: Witnesses * Ms. Oona A. Hathaway, Professor of Law, Yale Law School (Former Special Counsel to the General Counsel, U.S. Department of Defense) * Mr. Bob Bauer, Professor of Practice and Distinguished Scholar in Residence, New York University School of Law (Former White House Counsel) * The Honorable Ja  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties issued the following testimony by Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, as part of a hybrid hearing entitled "Discrimination and Violence Against Asian Americans" on March 18, 2021: * * * Thank you for organizing today's hearing on Discrimination and Violence Against Asian Americans. For over a year, against the backdrop of a raging COVID-19 virus and an economic crisis, Asian Americans have been  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties issued the following testimony by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, as part of a hybrid hearing entitled "Discrimination and Violence Against Asian Americans" on March 18, 2021: * * * Thank you for the opportunity to join YOU today as our nation faces an awful spike in hate crimes, hate incidents and discrimination against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. In New York,   more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 18, 2021: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) voted to pass the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which creates a workforce solution for America's agriculture industry by providing stability, predictability, and fairness to one of the most critical sectors of our nation's economy. The bill represents a historic compromise between the agriculture industry and farmworkers and cr  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 17, 2021: The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act with two amendments from U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19). Rep. Delgado's amendments recognize and support abuse survivors in rural communities across the United States. "Hundreds of thousands of survivors have sought safety and support through programs funded by the Violence   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * The House of Representatives passed H.R. 1652, the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021, bipartisan legislation introduced by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) that supports vital victim service programs by preventing future cuts to already diminished federal victim service grants. The bill passed by a vote of 384-38. Chairman Nadler issued the following stat  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1652, the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021, bipartisan legislation introduced by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) that supports vital victim service programs by preventing future cuts to already diminished federal victim service grants. The bill passed by a vote of 384-  more

EL PASO, Texas, March 16 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following remarks on March 15, 2021: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Ranking Member on the House Homeland Security Committee, today led a Congressional Delegation with Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) to the U.S.-Mexico border to meet with border patrol agents and assess the situation on the ground. Excerpts from Ranking Member Katko's remarks following the visit: "As a federal organized crime prosecutor back in the 90s  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 17, 2021: On phone call with New York college students, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer pushed his plan, today, to cancel up to $50,000 in debt for federal student loan borrowers. Schumer explained why this matters so much to borrowers across New York and how a plan like this can be made real. Schumer explained how President Biden can use existing executive authority under the Higher Education A  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 15, 2021: On Monday, March 22, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, will hold a hybrid hearing on H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, introduced by Committee Member Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on January 4, 2021. H.R. 51 would admit the State of Washington, Dougl  more

NEW YORK, March 15 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Jamaal Bowman on Saturday called for a bold stimulus for K-12 schools in order to ensure a healthy, sustainable recovery for our education system in wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the impacts of the climate crisis. Referencing new research from experts at the University of Pennsylvania and the climate + community project (ccp), Bowman's proposal would create hundreds of thousands of good, unioni  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Yvette D. Clarke voted to pass H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act -- which she was a co-lead of, and H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Both passed in the House. These two landmark pieces of legislation to modernize and reform our immigration system and secure permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have been, and will continue to be,   more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) introduced H.Res.230 to designate March of 2021 as Eddie Bernice Johnson Black Women in Science and Technology Month: Historical discriminations against women and minorities have created barriers within STEM fields. In the face of this, women of color overwhelmingly contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These   more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) introduced a Resolution to formally acknowledge the racist history and lasting impact of redlining in the United States. This resolution explicitly addresses the federal government's role in systematically excluding marginalized communities from the most significant pathway to cultivating wealth in our nation's history, homeownership. "Redlining has a painful histo  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, issued the following news release on March 18, 2021: Yesterday, Rep. James E. Clyburn, Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, sent a letter to counsel for Robert S. Stewart, CEO of Federal Government Experts, LLC (FGE), regarding a failed $35 million contract to provide N95 masks to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)  more

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, New York, March 17 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) met with Montgomery County Executive Matthew L. Ossenfort, Sheriff Jeffery Smith, County Treasurer Shawn Bowerman, Emergency Management Director Rick Sager, and Economic Development Specialist Vincenzo Nicosia. The officials discussed American Rescue Plan local government funding delivered via Rep. Delgado's Direct Support for Communities Act.  more

SCHOHARIE COUNTY, New York, March 16 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) toured the Murphy Road site with Assemblyman Chris Tague, Senator Peter Oberacker, and Town of Wright Supervisor Alex Luniewski. Murphy Road has suffered erosion and storm damage since the late 1980's and requires additional repairs to protect public safety. The officials discussed the need for infrastructure investments. "Schoharie County fam  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Andrew Garbarino announced the start of the inaugural New York 2nd Congressional District Art Competition, with the theme of "What makes your hometown great." The contest provides students across the district with the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents, both in their community and in Washington, D.C. "I'm excited to announce the first annual Art Competition for New York's Secon  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced colleges, universities and institutions of higher education in Erie and Niagara Counties can expect to receive approximately $172.7 million in federal funding through the American Rescue Plan, with the requirement that at least half of the funding is dedicated directly to students. Higgins said, "The pandemic has challenged college students and institutions whi  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application window is scheduled to open April 8, 2021. The grant program will offer over $16 billion in federal funding to help performance venues struggling from the costs of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Our local venues that provide live music and theatre have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic due to the difficultly   more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced approval of two pieces of legislation reforming immigration laws to lay out a path to legal status for Dreamers and farmworkers. "This nation was built by good people seeking a better life in America where freedom and opportunity are possible with hard work," said Higgins. "Our current system is broken. This legislation makes common sense changes that build a c  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced House approval of H.R. 1620, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021. The bill reauthorizes the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which expired in 2019, ensuring continued protections and access to essential services for victims of domestic violence and abuse. "For victims of domestic abuse, having the proper network of resources to escape the t  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 19, 2021: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced two grants totaling $3,524,948 for Neighborhood Health Center and Community Health Center of Buffalo (CHCB). The funding, which was included in the American Rescue Plan, demonstrates the federal effort to lead in response to the pandemic, helping to improve and support COVID-19 testing, treatment and vaccination capabilities in Western New York  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced school districts in Erie and Niagara Counties will receive over $391 million in funding provided through the American Rescue Plan recently approved by Congress and signed into law by the President. Higgins said, "The pandemic has forced a monumental disruption of our education system, impacting students socially, emotionally and academically. School districts w  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) was selected to serve on the newly created House Democratic Manufacturing Working Group, focusing on federal policy that keeps the United States globally completive and protects U.S. jobs. "Manufacturing is constantly evolving, and we must proactively focus on keeping up, otherwise our workers, companies and economy will be left behind," said Higgins. "We are eager to ad  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 17, 2021: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House passage of H.J. Res. 17, which clears the path for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. The vote comes during Women's History Month and just days after International Women's Day. Higgins is a cosponsor of the resolution. "While we have made great strides towards equality, we have a long way to go," said Congressman Higgins. "T  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Chris Jacobs, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) joined with colleagues to ask the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to uphold agricultural purchase commitments made by China under the Phase One trade deal. "American farmers and businesses have been cheated for decades by China's malign trade practices and efforts to artificially bolster their state-run entities," Jacobs said. "The Phas  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Chris Jacobs, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) cosponsored and helped pass H.R. 1799, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Extension Act. "Small business owners are still facing major challenges as a result of COVID-19. As we work to rebuild our economy and get people back to work, it is important to ensure businesses have access to every resource possible," Jacobs said. "This legislation extends the application deadl  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: Following advocacy by U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) this week announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021. Last week, Rep. Katko held a Telephone Town Hall with representatives from the IRS to answer questions on the 2021 tax filing season. On the call, several  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 18, 2021: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced the introduction of the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation honoring the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman with the creation of a series of commemorative coins bearing her image. Rep. Katko introduced this bill alongside U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D, NY-5).Companion Legislation was introduced in the  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 17, 2021: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today led an effort to urge the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand vaccine eligibility to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as the Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who provide frontline services and support to these individuals. Rep. Katko led this bipartisan effort alongside U.S. Rep Kathleen Rice (D  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: President Biden nominated former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine for the position of Assistant Secretary of Health at the Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Levine was responsible for implementing Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf's policy that required nursing homes to admit or readmit residents infected with COVID-19. This was the same policy pursued by Governor Andrew Cuomo of   more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 19, 2021: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today announced a partnership with Costco Pharmacy and Angelina's Ristorante to open a pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Staten Island. "I want to thank Costco for helping us get a pop-up vaccine clinic on the South Shore, which until now has been underserved compared to other parts of the Island," said Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis. "We   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following statement on March 17, 2021: * * * Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today issued the following statement regarding Mayor de Blasio's decision to open two homeless shelters on Staten Island: "The de Blasio Administration has blindsided the residents of Staten Island, elected officials and community leaders with their plans to bring two new homeless shelters on the Island this fall. The community should no  more

STATEN ISLAND, New York, March 17 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 16, 2021: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) yesterday joined the leadership of the Staten Island Skating Pavilion in calling on Mayor de Blasio to allow private entities to run high-risk sports programs and leagues. Mayor de Blasio's most recent order allows high school sports programs to resume next month, however, privately owned businesses are still not allowed to opera  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following statement on March 18, 2021: * * * Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today released the following statement regarding the passage of House Democrats' immigration bills: "In my conversations with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials, it's clear that the Biden Administration, in its dismantling of President Trump's policies, have created an unsustainable and dangerous surge at the southern border.   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), CAPAC Associate Member, joined with Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Members and House Democratic Leaders in mourning the victims of the Atlanta spa shootings and condemning anti-Asian violence. While authorities are still investigating the motive of the shooting, including whether it constitutes a hate crime, the deadly attack comes at a time   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 17, 2021: At today's Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis hearing: "From Rescue to Recovery: Building a Thriving and Inclusive Post Pandemic Economy," Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform and author of the Measuring Real Income Growth Act, highlighted the need to make sure that equity is at the center of our economic recovery polic  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following floor statement on March 17, 2021: * * * Ahead of today's vote on the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 in the House of Representatives, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) spoke on the House floor to urge all her colleagues to join her in voting yes on this critical piece of legislation. Congresswoman Maloney is the lead House sponsor of the Equal Rights Amendment and the author of the Debbie S  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following remarks on March 17, 2021: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), lead House sponsor of the Equal Rights Amendment and original co-sponsor of Congresswoman Jackie Speier's H.J.Res. 17 to remove the arbitrary deadline imposed on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), joined with Congresswoman Speier, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and the leadership of the Democratic Women's Caucus to celebrate the passage of H.J.Res. 17 today.   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following floor statement on March 17, 2021: * * * Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), lead House sponsor of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and author of the Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act, which was recently signed into law, spoke on the House floor this evening in celebration of Women's History Month. She highlighted the Equal Rights Amendment, the forthcoming Smithsonian Women's History Museum, and the achie  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) released the following statement in response to the violent attacks at Atlanta-area massage parlors that killed eight people on Tuesday night. "Randy and I are praying for the victims of last night's mass shooting in Atlanta. Our hearts go out to their families and loved ones. "These attacks come at a time when anti-Asian violence is spreading like a disease   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) voted to pass the bipartisan reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), landmark legislation that advances justice, safety and dignity for America's women and children - particularly the most vulnerable. "It's ridiculous that the GOP-led Senate refused to reauthorize the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act in the 116th Congress. The safety of wome  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) voted for a bipartisan resolution to advance the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) by removing the arbitrary time limit for ratification, taking a critical step towards ensuring that the ERA becomes the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. "Anything less than equal protection under the law for women has been, and always will be, unacceptable," said Rep. Sean Patric  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 18, 2021: After voting to pass H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) spoke on the House floor urging the Senate to quickly pass this bill that provides a commonsense pathway to lawful permanent resident (LPR) status and citizenship for Dreamers and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) recipients. The American Dream a  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 16, 2021: Reps. Carolyn B. Maloney and James Comer, the Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, along with Senator Rob Portman, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and Senator Maggie Hassan, Chair of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: A coalition of congressional leaders from the Senate Committee on Finance and the House Committee on Oversight and Reform today urged the Biden administration to finalize a rule to reform the organ procurement system in the United States. The letter, sent to Acting Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Norris Cochran was signed by Senate Finance Co  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 17, 2021: Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Senator Patrick Leahy, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator John Cornyn, and Senator Chuck Grassley issued the following statement in recognition of Sunshine Week--held each year to highlight the importance of government transpa  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 19, 2021: As part of Sunshine Week, Rep. Jimmy Gomez, the Vice Chair of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, along with Committee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney, and Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Gerald E. Connolly introduced the IG Subpoena Authority Act to grant testimonial subpoena authority to federal Inspectors General. "  more

NEW YORK, March 20 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, Senior Member of the House Financial Services Committee, reintroduced legislation that would provide significant financial relief for overly burdened taxi medallion owners by not considering debt forgiveness they receive as income for tax purposes. The bill, H.R. 2077, is cosponsored by the entire NYC delegation, and is bipartisan. Medallion debt is burdening several thousa  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Gregory W. Meeks, introduced H.R. 2078, the Social and Economic Equity Promotion Act, a bill to require analyses from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on how legislative proposals would impact historically underserved communities, including communities of color and others that have experienced longstanding social and economic inequality. The bill largely tracks the White House  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on March 17, 2021: * * * Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the covert and malign influence operations targeting the American people during the 2020 U.S. elections by Russia, Iran, and other foreign and criminal actors. "I am deeply concerned by the intelligence community's findings  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 19, 2021: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) commended President Biden for issuing a statement today announcing his support for her COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. In the statement from the White House, the President called on Congress to swiftly pass the legislation. The measure, which Meng reintroduced last week, seeks to help combat the ongoing anti-Asian racism and violence - and all types of hate - relat  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Mondaire Jones, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Mondaire Jones (D-NY)sent a letter on Friday to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg urging the Department of Transportation (DOT) to open an investigation into potential structural deficiencies on the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. The letter follows a report from the Albany Times Union earlier this week that raised serious questions about the integrity of the bolts used to cons  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Mondaire Jones, D-New York, issued the following floor statement: * * * Congressman Mondaire Jones (D-NY) delivered remarks on the House floor during debate on H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, legislation to establish a pathway to legal permanent residency for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) recipients. In his remarks, Congressman Jones uplifted the story of his constituent Paul Pierrilus, who was  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Joe Morelle voted in support of H.J. Res. 17, which would remove the arbitrary expiration date that has prevented the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment into the Constitution. Congressman Morelle co-sponsors the resolution which would enshrine critical rights and protections for women everywhere. "The United States Constitution is one of our most sacred historical documents, outlinin  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Joe Morelle voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), implementing critical protections and support to combat domestic violence and sexual assault. Rep. Morelle is a co-sponsor of the bipartisan legislation. "Staying home has been critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19, but unfortunately, not everyone's home is a safe space--underscoring the urgent need to reauthoriz  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following joint statement: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Subcommittee Chairman on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Steve Cohen (D-TN) released the following joint statement on the shooting of eight people in Georgia yesterday: "The horrific violence overnight in Georgia is another reminder of why we need urgently to address the fear gripping the Asian American community,  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * The House of Representatives passed H.R. 1651, the COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021, legislation introduced by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) that extends the temporary bankruptcy relief provisions granted by the CARES Act for an additional year. The bill passed by a bipartisan vote of 399-14. Chairman Nadler issued the following statement after the House pa  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following floor statement: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following remarks, as prepared, on the House floor in support of H.J.Res. 17, a joint resolution that would remove the deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA): "H.J. Res. 17 is long overdue legislation to ensure that the Equal Rights Amendment can finally become the 28th Amendment to the United States   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following floor statement: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following remarks, as prepared, on the House floor in support of H.R. 1620, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021: "The Violence Against Women Act, or VAWA, was signed into law in 1994 to help ensure that women in America are free from violence and free from fear. At the time that VAWA was enacted, it was a  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following floor statement: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following statement on the House floor in support of H.R. 1651, the COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021: "H.R. 1651, the 'COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021,' is bipartisan legislation to temporarily extend until March 27, 2022 the COVID-19 bankruptcy relief provisions enacted as part of the CARES  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following floor statement: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following statement on the House floor in support of H.R. 1652, the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021: "The 'VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act' would support vital victim service programs by preventing future cuts to already diminished federal victim service grants. "Grants under the Victi  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following floor statement: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021: "H.R. 6, the 'American Dream and Promise Act of 2021,' is vital legislation that establishes a path to lawful permanent resident, or LPR, status for two critically important populations that are in dire need of protection.  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: The House passed H.R. 1620, the bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2021 by a bipartisan vote of 244-172. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security along with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the legislation which aut  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 16, 2021: Tomorrow, March 17, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives will consider H.R.1620, the bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2021. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security along with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D  more

CORNING, New York, March 18 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Tom Reed is announcing the start of the annual 23rd Congressional District Art Competition. The contest provides students across the district with the opportunity to showcase their artistic talent to the community and Washington, D.C. "We are thrilled to be kicking off this year's Art Competition, and look forward to seeing all the submitted artwork from students across the district," said Rep. To  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: A coalition of congressional leaders from the Senate Committee on Finance and the House Committee on Oversight and Reform today urged the Biden administration to finalize a rule to reform the organ procurement system in the United States. The letter, sent to Acting Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Norris Cochran was signed by Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore.; Senators Chuck Grassley,   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Stefanik announced the Department of Health and Human Services is awarding $3,024,292 to Hudson Headwaters Health Network. "As the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted, our community health centers are an essential component of our North Country healthcare system. The incredible staff and frontline workers at Hudson Headwaters continue to battle the virus on the frontlines and provide excepti  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced the Administration for Children and Families in Plattsburgh will receive $1,944,948 for the Office of Head Start from the Department of Health and Human Services. "I am excited to announce that nearly $2 million taxpayer dollars will return to the district to improve the education and development of low-income children. As our North Country school districts continu  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Elise Stefanik issued the following statement calling on President Biden to demand the resignation and removal of Governor Cuomo: "President Joe Biden has failed the American people and New Yorkers who demand transparency, accountability, and good government. President Biden has failed to live up to his own standards of zero tolerance for sexual harassment, sexual grooming, sexual abus  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: This week, Congresswoman Stefanik cosponsored the Broadening Online Opportunities through Simple Technologies (BOOST) Act. This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Rep. John Moolenaar (MI-04), allows rural homeowners to claim a $300 tax credit after purchasing a mobile hotspot or a signal booster to connect to the Internet and increase connection speeds. This credit would be available to homeowners who  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Elise Stefanik helped author and co-lead H.R. 2480 - the Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), and tonight, it passed through the House with bipartisan support. Congresswoman Stefanik issued the following statement: "I am thrilled that my House colleagues on both sides of the aisle joined me in helping pass the Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, and  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, ranking member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies and Information Systems, issued the following opening statement at a hearing entitled "Department of Defense Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations: Challenges and Opportunities in the Invisible Battlespace": * * * The electromagnetic spectrum is "the invisible battlefield," and a domain in which the U.S. military's success depends. However, our domina  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 17, 2021: Last week, Congresswoman Stefanik and 50 House colleagues introduced the Violence Against Women Extension Act of 2021, which provides a clean extension of funding for Violence Against Women Act programs for the upcoming fiscal year. This legislation would ensure these critical programs can continue to fight domestic violence and sexual abuse, and it would also provide Congress the oppor  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Stefanik joined Reps. Claudia Tenney (NY-22), Lee Zeldin (NY-01), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and Chris Jacobs (NY-27) in sending a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice requesting a comprehensive investigation to assess whether Governor Cuomo's COVID-19 group home directive violates the civil rights of individuals living in group homes in New York State.   more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * "President Biden's proposal to fly illegal immigrants to the Northern Border states for processing is dangerous and would put the safety of our North Country comunity and our border law enforcement officers at risk. This proposal is especially outrageous and untenable at a time when American citizens cannot even cross the Northern Border to visit their family or access their own property. President   more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Stefanik voted against H.R.6 - the Dream and Promise Act of 2021. She issued the following statement: "Since taking office, I have consistently opposed amnesty, supported increased border security, resources for our border patrol officers and law enforcement, and fixing our legal immigration system. "The Dream and Promise Act of 2021 undermines each of these critical goals by providin  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted in favor of the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act, legislation that she cosponsored and supported in the 116th Congress. The bill, led by Reps. Zoe Lofgren (CA-19) and Dan Newhouse (WA-04), includes solutions to address the labor crisis facing American agriculture. Congresswoman Stefanik said: "North Country farmers have long suffered from an unstable workfor  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted in favor of the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act, legislation that she cosponsored and supported in the 116th Congress. The bill, led by Reps. Zoe Lofgren (CA-19) and Dan Newhouse (WA-04), includes solutions to address the labor crisis facing American agriculture. Congresswoman Stefanik said: "North Country farmers have long suffered from an unstable workfor  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following floor statement on March 18, 2021: * * * Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor former New York State Senator and former U.S. Ambassador H. Douglas "Doug" Barclay for his lifetime achievements in both the private sector and public service. A New Yorker through and through, Doug dedicated his entire life to the people of New York State. While he was born in New York City in 1932, his parents quickly returned to Pulaski  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Paul D. Tonko sent a blistering letter to U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressing deep frustrations about significant mail delays being felt in the Capital Region and demanding explanations on operational changes the Postmaster General has made to the agency that are causing these delays. "I am deeply troubled by reports of delayed mail delivery and capacity limitations   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Paul D. Tonko questioned public health experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, during a Congressional hearing held today on the federal government's ongoing response to the COVID pandemic and the Biden Administration's efforts to increase vaccine production and distribution. Watch the full exchange here (https://www.facebook.com/reppaultonko/videos/481807169515182) or read below for full text o  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: Chair of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Representatives Doris Matsui (CA-6) and Gerry Connolly (VA-11) announced today their re-election today as co-chairs of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) by fellow members. SEEC vice-chairs, Representatives Chellie Pingree (ME-1), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Matt Cartwright (PA-8), Alan  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 18, 2021: Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted in the House today to advance H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation that provides needed support to local farms and dairies through reforms that improve and streamline the temporary visa program and strengthen protections for agricultural workers. "As the grandson of dairy farmers, I recognize firsthand the challenges fac  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) sent a letter to Governor Pedro Pierluisi of Puerto Rico urging his administration to consider reopening the Puerto Rico Federal Administration (PRFAA) office in New York City, and demanding transparency regarding the rationale for its closure. New York State has the second-highest population of Puerto Ricans in the United States outside of the Commonwealth. Congressma  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), concerned with the continued proliferation of gun violence nationwide, has reintroduced a bill that would address the "iron pipeline" of guns smuggled across state lines to locations with more lenient gun laws. The bill, titled The Stopping the Iron Pipeline Act of 2021 would establish a national standard for weapon identification technology installed within firearms,   more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: As spring draws near, more public schools could soon become hands-on, green workshops on the environment and sustainability through Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez's (D-NY) bill. The legislation, titled the Public School Green Rooftop Program would allocate federal resources towards implementing green roofs at public elementary and secondary schools. These roofs offer a sustainable, energy-efficient way of b  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), Co-Chair of the National Labs Caucus, reintroduced the Quantum Network Infrastructure Act, which is supported by the Quantum Industry Coalition and cosponsored by Representatives Randy Weber (R, TX-14), Anthony Gonzalez (R, OH-16), Michael Waltz (R, FL-6), James Baird (R, IN-4), Pete Sessions (R, TX-17), Carlos Gimenez (R, FL-26), Young Kim (R, CA-39), David Valadao (R, CA-2  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) joined Representatives Claudia Tenney (R, NY-22), Elise Stefanik (R, NY-21), Chris Jacobs (R, NY-27) and Nicole Malliotakis (R, NY-11) in urging U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate a possible violation of the civil rights of those with disabilities in New York State's group homes and assess whether the statistics shared with federal authorities by the State o  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-New York, issued the following news release: Reps. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) introduced a bill Tuesday to expand affordable broadband access to millions of families living in federally subsidized housing. Citing the modern need for high-speed internet for remote learning, work, telehealth, and more, the bill would pave the way for low-income Americans to have access to high-quality internet that would otherwise be unafford  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-New York, issued the following news release: Reps. Jamaal Bowman, Adriano Espaillat, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Thursday sent a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo calling on him to commit to protecting education funding from any additional budget cuts as the state recovers from the pandemic and economic crisis. Citing the austerity measures adopted in wake of the 2008 financial crash, the group of representatives urged the governor not to repeat the   more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 16, 2021: U.S. Reps. Brian Higgins (D-NY-26), a member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, and Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), the Chairman of the House Ways and Subcommittee on Oversight, today celebrated a decision by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to allow recipients of stimulus checks under the CARES Act to enjoy their full stimulus award. Under the IRS's move, Americans who c  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: This week, Representatives Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Van Taylor (R-TX) introduced the Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act. The bipartisan legislation would allow judges to expunge the records of low-level drug offenders to provide them with a second chance. Thompson served as the District Attorney of Kings County, New York, from 2014 until his passing in 2016 and would have turned 55 on Sunday, March 1  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: In advance of World Frog Day, U.S. Representatives Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Jared Huffman (D-CA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) introduced the Global Amphibians Protection Act. The legislation will support the conservation of highly endangered amphibian species across the globe. Amphibians are some of the oldest species in the world, some existing before the dinosaurs. Today, nearly   more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 18, 2021: Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Rep. Gerry Connolly, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Senior Committee Member John Sarbanes introduced the Periodically Listing Updates to Management Act (The PLUM Act) to increase the transparency of the most senior leaders   more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following joint statement on March 18, 2021, with Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, and Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Virginia: * * * Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Senator Patrick Leahy, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, i  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 19, 2021: Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee of Oversight and Reform, and senior Committee Member Rep. Mark DeSaulnier introduced the Stop Shielding Assets from Corporate Known Liability by Eliminating Non-Debtor Releases (SACKLER) Act, to ensure that individuals accused of wrongdoing by government actors are held accountable f  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on March 17, 2021, with Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks issued the following statement after a briefing by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for members of the Committee on the growing h  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on March 17, 2021, with Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas: * * * Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Michael McCaul, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement after a briefing by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAI  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 16, 2021: Ahead of Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya appearing at her first public hearing before the U.S. Congress, Representatives Meeks and McCaul, the Chair and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Representatives Keating and Fitzpatrick, the Chair and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Europe, the En  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on March 15, 2021, with Rep. Albio Sires, D-New Jersey: * * * Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Albio Sires, Chairman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, issued the following joint statement on the 3rd anniversary of the assassination of Marielle Franco, a Rio de Janeiro City Councilor and human ri  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 17, 2021: U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (NY-06), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Paul Tonko (NY-20) announced today that they sent a letter to COVID-19 Response Coordinator and Counselor to the President Jeffrey Zients calling for the inclusion of office-based clinicians, including primary care physicians, into the national COVID-19 vaccine administration plan in order to address demographic gaps in access to  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, Mike Quigley (D-IL), Founder and Co-Chair of the bipartisan International Basic Education Caucus, and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Co-Chair of the International Basic Education Caucus, announced today that they introduced a bipartisan resolution that reaffirms U.S. support of the Global Partnership  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Representatives Tom Reed and Terri Sewell announced the introduction of the bipartisan Rural Hospital Support Act, legislation to extend and modernize critical federal programs that rural hospitals rely on to properly serve their communities. This includes renewing the Medicare-dependent Hospital (MDH) and Low Volume Adjustment programs, as well as updating Medicare reimbursement formulas for Sole Community Ho  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Nydia M. Velazquez (D-N.Y.) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), and U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), introduced the Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2021, bicameral and bipartisan legislation that would empower Puerto Ricans with an inclusive and democratic process to determine their own political future and relationship with the United States. Under this proposed legi  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 16, 2021: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced her assignment as chair of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, Local Food Systems, and Food Safety and Security. The subcommittee oversees many matters important to New York, including dairy and food safety issues. In this role, Senator Gillibrand will push for transparency and reform in dairy pricing systems to  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, announced a bicameral push from over 135 members of Congress, urging U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to review and increase the value of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food packages in order to reflect a modern, healthy diet. Since the WIC program   more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 15, 2021: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood at the Center Street Elementary School to call for legislation to expand community school funding and bolster services for low-income and underserved students, families, and communities. The Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2021 would deliver more than $3.6 billion to expand community schools in New York State and around the countr  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 17, 2021: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand urged the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prioritize New York-grown fruits and vegetables in the new food purchase and distribution program set to replace the Farmers to Families Food Box program. The coronavirus pandemic caused a breakdown in the food supply chain and left many farmers and hardworking families unable to make ends   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vermont, issued the following joint Statement on March 17, 2021, with Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-New York, Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa: * * * Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Senator Patrick Leahy, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator John Cornyn, and Senator Chuck Grassley issued the following statement in recognition of Sunshine Week--held ea  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following op-ed to the Wall Street Journal: * * * NY Times Reaffirms Sen. Marshall's "One Shot is Better than None" The New York Times published its Morning Newsletter highlighting Britain's vaccine success and reaffirming U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D.'s WSJ opinion that we could save tens of thousands of lives if we follow the science and give one shot of the COVID vaccine to as many people as possible and came back for a   more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Amid a report saying New York's 'hometown airline,' JetBlue, is weighing a move from its New York City (LIC) headquarters to another location outside the state, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer has dialed-up JetBlue airline CEO Robin Hayes and pushed him to keep JetBlue's headquarters in the city and the airline's more than 7,000 jobs right here in New York State. "JetBlue has always said it best: since  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: After championing funding for education to benefit Upstate New York's schools, children, and students throughout the pandemic, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced that the recently-signed American Rescue Plan includes $2.5 billion that will allow Upstate New York's school districts to fill budget gaps, address learning loss, meet the needs of students with disabilities, assist st  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 18, 2021: Following steadfast support for New York's colleges and universities throughout the pandemic, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced that the recently-signed American Rescue Plan includes an estimated $2.6 billion for New York's public, private, and proprietary institutions of higher education. Schumer said that public and non-profit schools will use half of their  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 15, 2021: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced that the recently-signed American Rescue Plan includes $480,249,023 that will guide Upstate New York's pandemic-battered airports and transit systems to lift off. Specifically, Upstate airports will receive $84,410,140, and Upstate transit systems will receive $395,838,883 of the total amount. Schumer said that as the COVID c  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on March 17, 2021: United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today released Genesis Healthcare, Inc.'s (Genesis) response to her January letter and sent a letter to the company, revealing new information that the company CEO - who left the company in near bankruptcy in January 2021 - has been paid awarded $8 million in salary and bonuses since the start of the pandemic. The information from   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for an executive session at 10 a.m. on March 24, 2021: This hearing will examine surface transportation infrastructure needs across the country, including freight, rail, highway, and port infrastructure, and the impact of those needs on surface transportation reauthorization. A panel of expert witnesses will discuss the current challenges posed by our transportation infrastructure   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on March 17, 2021: U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), along with U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Bob Casey (D-Pa.), on Wednesday introduced legislation to reauthorize the Highlands Conservation Act, which would allow states to access matching federal funding for projects to promote conservation, tourism, and recreation in the region. The Highlands Regi  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 16, 2021: U.S. Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $9,785,898 in FY 2021 allocations for the Capital Fund Program in Hudson Valley, which provides annual grants to Public Housing Authorities. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will help communities across New York address housing i  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 16, 2021: U.S. Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $10,874,441 in FY 2021 allocations for the Capital Fund Program in the Capital Region, which provides annual grants to Public Housing Authorities. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will help communities across New York address hou  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 16, 2021: U.S. Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $8,955,833 in FY 2021allocations for the Capital Fund Program in Central New York, which provides annual grants to Public Housing Authorities. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will help communities across New York address housing  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 16, 2021: U.S. Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $18,088,849in FY 2021 allocations for the Capital Fund Program in Western New York, which provides annual grants to Public Housing Authorities. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will help communities across New York address housin  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 16, 2021: U.S. Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $5,010,209in FY 2021 allocations for the Capital Fund Program in the Southern Tier, which provides annual grants to Public Housing Authorities. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will help communities across New York address housin  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 16, 2021: U.S. Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $6,170,651 in FY 2021 allocations for the Capital Fund Program in Rochester, which provides annual grants to Public Housing Authorities. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will help communities across New York address housing insec  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 16, 2021: U.S. Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $7,224,481 in FY 2021 allocations for the Capital Fund Program in the North Country, which provides annual grants to Public Housing Authorities. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will help communities across New York address housi  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 19, 2021: Standing with President Biden's COVID Vaccine Coordinator, Jeff Zients, along with others, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced that New York City's and New York State's COVID vaccine 'supercharge' is officially underway via new federal vaccine sites, which will receive new vaccines on top of NYS's current allocation. Schumer announced that a massive increase in New York's vaccine  more