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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday April 11, 2021 ( 91 items )  

As Americans Struggle to Recover From COVID-19 Crisis, Sen. Gillibrand Announces Legislation to Break Down Barriers to Essential Social Services
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced legislation to break down barriers to essential social services as Americans struggle to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. Gillibrand will reintroduce the Health, Opportunities, and Personal Empowerment Act, or HOPE Act, comprehensive legislation to break down barriers for low-income individuals and families so they can access the social services and benefits   more

Chairman Connolly, Ranking Member Hice Request That Biden Prioritize MSPB Nominations
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Rep. Jody B. Hice, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, sent a letter to President Joseph R. Biden requesting that he prioritize nominations to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). "We write to urge you to nominate qualified board members to  more

Chairman Meeks Issues Statement on President Biden FY 2022 Foreign Affairs Budget
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on April 9, 2021: * * * Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after President Biden released his fiscal year 2022 funding request for the Department of State and other international programs: "After years of attempts to slash the foreign affairs budget by the previous administration,   more

Chairwoman Velazquez Issues Statement on President Biden FY22 Discretionary Funding Request
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement on April 9, 2021: * * * House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) issued the following statement after President Joe Biden released his $1.5 trillion proposal for discretionary spending in fiscal year 2022: "President Biden's first budget request to Congress is a welcome change following years of senseless proposed cuts to the  more

Following Push, Sen. Gillibrand Welcomes Elimination of 'Blank Space' Criteria for Asylum Applications
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand responded to a recent U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announcement that the agency has eliminated "blank space" criteria, and reverted back to the rejection criteria that applied before October 2019. USCIS will no longer reject Form I-589, Form I-612 or Form I-918 if an applicant leaves a blank space. In September, Gillibrand led a group of twelve   more

Following Years of Advocacy, Gillibrand Joins Community in Hoosick Falls to Announce New Legislation to Create Access to Medical Monitoring for Victims of Significant PFAS Exposure
WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a roundtable discussion in Hoosick Falls with advocates and community leaders and announced legislation to provide Americans with improved legal pathways that would help courts award medical monitoring for victims of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and bolster PFAS research. PFAS are a group of thousands of manufactured chemicals that can seep i  more

House Judiciary to Hold Historic Markup of Legislation to Study, Develop Slavery Reparations Proposals
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 9, 2021: On April 14th at 10:00 AM, the House Judiciary Committee will hold the first ever markup of H.R. 40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. The legislation, which was first introduced nearly 30 years ago, establishes a commission to examine slavery and discrimination in the United States from 1619 to   more

In First Visit as Majority Leader, Schumer Details Massive COVID Rescue Relief Delivered to Chautauqua County
WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Standing once again at the National Comedy Center, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced that 'help is on the way' for Chautauqua County citizens as he detailed specifics from the American Rescue Plan he just led to passage in the U.S. Senate. Using the National Comedy Center as a backdrop, Schumer explained that Rescue Plan contains even more for New York's live i  more

In Utica, Sen. Gillibrand Announces Sweeping Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Aging Committee, stood at the Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL) in Utica to announce a package of three bills to help reduce the cost of prescription drugs, and help ensure that everyone can access the medicine they need. Over the years, prescription drug costs have become increasingly unaffordable, particularly for older Americans -- w  more

In Watertown, Gillibrand Announces Sweeping Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Aging Committee, stood in Watertown to announce a package of three bills to help reduce the cost of prescription drugs, and help ensure that everyone can access the medicine they need. Over the years, prescription drug costs have become increasingly unaffordable, particularly for older Americans - who account for one in seven Jefferson County resid  more

Joint Economic Committee Sets April 14 Hearing on Vaccinations and Economic Recovery
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Joint Economic Committee issued the following information for a virtual hearing entitled: "Vaccinations and the Economic Recovery" at 2:30 p.m. on April 14, 2021: Witnesses: * Dr. Paul Romer, Nobel Prize Winning economist and NYU Professor, New York, NY * Dr. Celine Gounder, MD, ScM, FIDSA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine & Infectious Diseases, NYU School of Medicine & Bellevue Hospital, CEO of Just Human Productions, New York, NY * Dr. Alexander Ta  more

Rep. Comer Calls for Review of New York's Funding for Illegal Immigrants
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: House Committee on Oversight and Reform Republican Leader James Comer (R-Ky.) and House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Gene Sperling - who was recently appointed by President Biden to provide oversight of the $1.9 trillion spending bill enacted last month - regarding concerns that the State of New York may be funneling billions of federal dollars to illegal immigrant  more

Rep. Delgado Holds Local Government Funding Roundtable With Schoharie County Officials
SCHOHARIE COUNTY, New York, April 7 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) held a roundtable at SUNY Cobleskill with Schoharie County officials to discuss COVID-19 aid for local governments. The American Rescue Plan includes Rep. Delgado's bill, the Direct Support for Communities Act, which establishes a formula for local aid that delivers $130.2 billion to counties and municipalities across the United States. The form  more

Rep. Delgado Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Flawed Broadband Mapping
RHINEBECK, New York, April 9 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19) and Representative David B. McKinley (R-WV-1) introduced bipartisan legislation to help end the digital divide and deliver affordable, quality broadband service to rural Americans. The Community Broadband Mapping Act addresses flawed federal broadband mapping practices and empowers local communities to dispute inaccurate Federal Communications Commis  more

Rep. Delgado Introduces Bipartisan Small Business Bill
RHINEBECK, New York, April 10 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19) and Representative Maria Salazar (R-FL-27), both members of the House Committee on Small Business, introduced the Community Navigator Reporting Act of 2021. This bipartisan legislation requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to issue a report on the efficacy of the newly created Community Navigator Pilot Program. "The Community Navigator P  more

Rep. Delgado Joins U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Mission
SAUGERTIES, New York, April 10 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 9, 2021: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) participated in a U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Mission. The Congressman toured Saugerties facilities and boarded the USCGC WIRE to witness Captain Zeita Merchant, Deputy Sector Commander, Sector New York, and her crew patrol the area. Service Members walked the Congressman through their duties, including icebreaking operati  more

Rep. Delgado Reintroduces Bill to Improve Broadband Speed
RHINEBECK, New York, April 9 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) reintroduced legislation to help end the digital divide and deliver affordable, quality broadband service to rural Americans. The Broadband Speed Act would require internet service providers to report annual, accurate speed data to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). "Our rural communities need broadband internet that is accessible, reliable,  more

Rep. Delgado Reintroduces Legislation to Rebuild Rural Communities
RHINEBECK, New York, April 7 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) along with Reps. Cheri Bustos (IL-17), Angie Craig (MN-02), and Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) reintroduced the Rebuild Rural America Act in the House. This legislation would deliver federal resources directly to rural communities as they respond to, and recover from, the economic crisis caused by COVID-19. "As we recover from COVID-19, rural communities   more

Rep. Delgado Tours Catskill Foreland Project
CATSKILL, New York, April 8 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 7, 2021: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) toured the Foreland project in the village of Catskill. The 85,000 square foot project redevelops three historic downtown village buildings. In January, Rep. Delgado provided a letter of support to the New York Main Street program in support of the Foreland project. "It was fantastic to see the Foreland project's investment   more

Rep. Delgado Volunteers at Ulster County Vaccine Site, Highlights American Rescue Plan Vaccine Funding
ULSTER COUNTY, New York, April 9 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 8, 2021: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) volunteered at Ulster County's mass vaccination site. Rep. Delgado toured the facility with Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan, Director of COVID-19 Operations for Ulster County Dan Proctor, and Ulster County Deputy Executive Marc Rider. The Congressman then assisted upstate residents in getting their COVID-19 vaccinations. "After a  more

Rep. Higgins Announces $750,000 for Launch N.Y.
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced a $750,000 federal grant from the Department of Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) for Launch NY, an Upstate New York Venture Development Organization (VDO) that supports and invests in high-growth, high-impact companies across 27 New York counties. The mission of the CDFI program is to increase economic opportunity and commu  more

Rep. Higgins Announces Federal Help for Struggling Western N.Y. Restaurants
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced new federal relief available to help restaurants struggling due to the pandemic. A $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization fund was included in the American Rescue Plan supported by Higgins. "The restaurant industry has been devastated by the pandemic and has yet to recover," said Higgins. "The survival of restaurants will be critical to post-pandemic employmen  more

Rep. Higgins Announces Opening of Grant Program for Museums, Performing Arts & Live Venue Operators
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced help is available for arts, museums and performance venues that had to close their doors or saw drastically reduced business due to the pandemic. Over $16 billion was provided through legislation supported by Congressman Higgins for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program. "Western New York's arts and cultural industries not only add to our community'  more

Rep. Higgins Announces Over $8.448 Million for Buffalo and Niagara Falls Airports
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced $8,448,851 in federal COVID relief for Western New York airports. "The pandemic put travel at a near standstill, drastically reducing typical revenue streams for airports and associated businesses," said Congressman Higgins. "These resources will help keep airport operations on track and available to the public as a safe return to travel grows thanks to increase  more

Rep. Higgins Urges VA to Expedite Implementation of Expanded Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) joined Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) along with other members of the House of Representatives to urge the United States Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to expedite the newly expanded benefits for Vietnam veterans which would ensure those with parkinsonism, bladder cancer, and hypothyroidism caused by exposure to Agent Orange could receive VA disability benefits. In the let  more

Rep. Higgins Welcomes Executive Action on Gun Safety Measures
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) welcomed long overdue action to address the gun violence public health epidemic in America. "With each senseless shooting or mass casualty event we mourn the needless loss of life but day after day this nation has failed to protect Americans from gun violence," said Higgins. "We have the opportunity to make our streets, churches, schools, homes and communities safe spaces  more

Rep. Jacobs Heading to Southern Border
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Chris Jacobs, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) will be traveling to Texas this afternoon for a three-day trip to the southern border to tour immigration facilities and receive briefings from Border Patrol and local law enforcement. "We are seeing a growing humanitarian crisis and a surge in criminal activity at our southern border that is a direct result of President Biden's reckless policies," Jacobs said. "The reports  more

Rep. Jacobs Leads N.Y. Congressional Members Call for Distribution of Rental Assistance Funds
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Chris Jacobs, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) led a letter with Congressmembers Claudia Tenney (NY-22), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Lee Zeldin (NY-01), and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) in calling on Governor Cuomo to release billions in rental assistance funding allocated to New York State by Congress in December. "Tenants and landlords across New York State have suffered enormous economic hardship during the pandemic. Con  more

Rep. Jacobs Tours Southern Border, Receives Briefings From Local Officials
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Chris Jacobs, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) completed a southern border tour in Eagle Pass and Del Rio, Texas, with members of the Republican Study Committee. "We knew the situation along our southern border was a growing national security and humanitarian crisis, but to see it firsthand and hear directly from law enforcement on the frontlines was shocking," Jacobs said. "They are seeing a massive surge of migrants   more

Rep. Jeffries: American Rescue Plan Will Create Prosperity & Opportunity in Every Single Zip Code
NEW YORK, New York, April 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) spoke directly to his constituents in the 8th Congressional District and residents of New York City about the American Rescue Plan and how it is working to crush the virus, provide direct assistance to everyday New Yorkers, ensure that businesses can reopen, and lay the foundation to revive the economy and create prosperity and opportunity in every sing  more

Rep. Jones Announces Task Force to Advise East Ramapo Central School District on Distribution of $162 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Mondaire Jones, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Mondaire Jones (D-NY), alongside community leaders, hosted a press conference at his alma mater, Spring Valley High School, to announce the creation of a task force to help advise East Ramapo Central School District (ERCSD) Interim Superintendent Dr. Ray Giamartino, who will co-chair the task force along with Congressman Jones, on the distribution of $162 million in American Rescue Plan fundin  more

Rep. Jones Statement on NYS Legislature Agreement to Fully Fund Foundation Aid
WHITE PLAINS, New York, April 8 -- Rep. Mondaire Jones, D-New York, issued the following statement on April 7, 2021: * * * Congressman Mondaire Jones (D-NY) released the following statement on the New York State legislature's agreement to fully fund Foundation Aid. "This is a monumental moment in the fight for education equity in New York State. After nearly a decade, New York is finally making good on its court-mandated obligation to provide full funding under the Foundation Aid formula to e  more

Rep. Jones Statement on President Biden's Supreme Court Reform Commission
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Mondaire Jones, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * After President Biden announced the creation of a Presidential Commission to examine reforms to the Supreme Court, Congressman Mondaire Jones (D-NY) released the following statement: "Today, the President of the United States acknowledged that it is time to reform the Supreme Court, following the example of Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Ulysses S. Grant. By convening this commission, Presi  more

Rep. Jones Tours Port Chester Restaurants, Demonstrates How the American Rescue Plan Supports Local Restaurants
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Mondaire Jones, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 8, 2021: Congressman Mondaire Jones (D-NY) visited the Village of Port Chester and met with restaurant owners todiscuss how the funding provided through the American Rescue Plan can help their businesses survive this crisis. Congressman Jones visited Tandoori Taste of India, Acuario Restaurant, Salsa Picante, and Inca & Gaucho, some of which have received funding from the Paycheck Protection Progr  more

Rep. Jones Visits Ossining to Highlight American Rescue Plan's Lifeline to Small Businesses and Health Centers
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Mondaire Jones, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 6, 2021: Yesterday, Congressman Mondaire Jones (D-NY) visited the Town of Ossining tohighlight the transformative impact of the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 billion COVID relief bill he helped get passed into law last month, on small businesses and community health centers in Westchester and Rockland Counties. During his visit, Congressman Jones spoke to the owners of local small businesses, in  more

Rep. Katko Announces $1.4 Million in Federal Funding for East Hill Family Medical
SYRACUSE, New York, April 10 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release on April 9, 2021: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced $1,423,108 in federal funding will be distributed to East Hill Family Medical Inc., a Federal Qualified Health Center that delivers comprehensive, quality healthcare services to underserved communities in Central New York. The funds are available through the Health Center Program and administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human  more

Rep. Katko Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle Doctor Shortages in CNY During COVID-19 Pandemic
SYRACUSE, New York, April 6 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release on April 5, 2021: U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) today announced he reintroduced legislation that would take critical steps towards reducing physician shortages in Central New York and nationwide by boosting the number of Medicare-supported residency positions. The Resident Physician Shortage Act of 2021 would support an additional 2,000 positions each year from 2023 to 2029, for a total of 14,000 res  more

Rep. Katko Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Abused Animals & Reduce Burden on Taxpayers
SYRACUSE, New York, April 9 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release on April 8, 2021: U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) today announced reintroduction of the Help Extract Animals from Red Tape (HEART) Act. This legislation protects animals victimized by fighting rings and transfers the cost of care from taxpayers to those responsible for harming these animals. Rep. Katko reintroduced the bipartisan measure alongside U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (D, CA-27). When animals fall victi  more

Rep. Malliotakis to Join House Republican Whip Scalise, Colleagues on Tour of Southern Border
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, along with House Republican Whip Steve Scalise and members of the Republican delegation, will visit the southern border this week to see firsthand the devastating national security, humanitarian, and health crisis caused by an unprecedented surge in migra  more

Rep. Malliotakis, N.Y. Congressional Members Call for Distribution of Rental Assistance Funds
BROOKLYN, New York, April 10 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) this week joined Representatives Chris Jacobs (NY-27), Claudia Tenney (NY-22), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) and Lee Zeldin (NY-01) in sending a letter to Governor Cuomo calling for the release of billions in rental assistance funding allocated to New York State by Congress in December. "Tenants and landlords across New York State have suffered enormous ec  more

Rep. Malliotakis: President Biden Has Turned Over Our Southern Border to Cartels
MCALLEN, Texas, April 10 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release on April 9, 2021: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, along with House Republican Whip Steve Scalise and members of the Republican delegation, yesterday and today visited the southern border, met with Customs and Border Patrol Officers (CBP) and toured the Donna Migrant Processing Facil  more

Rep. Maloney Announces 2021 Congressional Art Competition
NEWBURGH, New York, April 10 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) is calling on all Hudson Valley student artists to submit their artwork for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. The deadline for submitting art to Rep. Maloney's office is 5:00 pm on Friday, April 30, 2021. "I am once again looking forward to seeing the incredible talent of our Hudson Valley student artists on display during the 39th Annual Congression  more

Rep. Maloney Hosts Virtual Roundtable on Unemployment Aid and Resources in the Hudson Valley
NEWBURGH, New York, April 8 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 7, 2021: Yesterday, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) hosted a virtual press conference with local workers to discuss the American Rescue Plan's unemployment relief. Rep. Maloney connected participants and viewers with key resources to help them make ends meet and get back into the workforce. "Workers across the Hudson Valley have been under unprecedented strain during the COVID-19   more

Rep. Maloney Joins Health Care Professionals, Union Leaders, and Educators to Introduce Bill to Forgive Student Loans for COVID-19 Frontline Health Workers
NEW YORK, New York, April 9 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 8, 2021: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney joined health care professionals, union leaders, and educators to re-introduce her Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act. The bill will alleviate the burden of student loan debt resulting from medical/professional healthcare training for frontline health workers who have made significant contributions to the ongoing health resp  more

Rep. Maloney Praises Biden-Harris Executive Actions on Gun Safety
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 8, 2021: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), author of H.R. 1007, the Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act, today praised President Biden and Vice President Harris's announcement of actions their Administration is taking to combat the gun violence epidemic. "I'm grateful to President Biden and Vice President Harris for taking these steps to address the gun violence epidemic as the publi  more

Rep. Maloney Ranked 3rd Most Effective Democrat in the 116th Congress
WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) was ranked the third most effective Democratic lawmaker in the 116th Congress according to a study by the Center for Effective Lawmaking released last month. Six of Congresswoman Maloney's bills were made law last Congress - passed either as stand-alone bills or folded into larger packages. "I remain as committed as ever to deliver for my constituents in New York   more

Rep. Maloney Statement on Yom HaShoah
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * On Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), author of the Never Again Education Act, released the following statement. "Today, on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, we mourn the six million Jews and six million others who were violently murdered during the Holocaust. We also honor the survivors who have dedicated their lives to sharing their stories so th  more

Rep. Maloney, Local Elected Officials, Union Leaders, and Educators Applaud Funds for Education in the American Rescue Plan
NEW YORK, New York, April 7 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) stood with local elected officials, union leaders, and educators to applaud the estimated $5.2 billion going to New York City in the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) fund under the American Rescue Plan. The money will help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools, address the impact of the COV  more

Rep. Maloney: Oversight Subcommittee Launches Investigation Into Predatory Advertisement Practices at YouTube Kids
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 6, 2021: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, sent a letter to YouTube requesting documents and information about the YouTube Kids platform amid concerns about content quality, advertisement practices, and the impact on children. "YouTube Kids, serves an audience of children, but it appears   more

Rep. Meeks Issues Statement on Crisis in Mozambique
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on April 6, 2021: * * * Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement regarding the growing humanitarian crisis in Mozambique following a terrorist attack in Palma on March 24th and the continued insurgency, both in Palma and throughout the northern region. "I am continuing to monitor the situ  more

Rep. Meeks Issues Statement on Resumption of Aid to Palestinian People
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on April 7, 2021: * * * Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement regarding the resumption of U.S. assistance to Palestine, including $75 million in economic and development assistance in the West Bank and Gaza, $10 million for peacebuilding programs through the U.S. Agency for Internationa  more

Rep. Meeks: Helsinki Commission Leaders Commemorate International Roma Day With Senate and House Resolutions
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2021: Ahead of International Roma Day on April 8, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee (NY-04), Helsinki Commission Chairman Sen. Ben Cardin (MD), commission leaders the late Rep. Alcee L. Hastings (FL-20) and Sen. Roger Wicker (MS), introduced resolutions in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Represe  more

Rep. Meng Commends Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Site at Queens College
QUEENS, New York, April 9 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) expressed her appreciation for the opening of a New York State pop-up COVID-19 vaccination site at Queens College, which is located in her congressional district in Flushing. The site will operate this Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments are required and can be made through: https://www.somosvaccinations.com. "I'm extremely pleased that Queens College  more

Rep. Meng Encourages Houses of Worship and Nonprofits in Queens to Apply for Grants to Guard Against Threats and Attacks
QUEENS, New York, April 6 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, once again encouraged houses of worship and nonprofit organizations in Queens to apply for funding to improve the safety and security of their properties. Meng recently held a virtual workshop that provided information and assistance on applying for federal funds under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, the U.S. Departm  more

Rep. Meng Helps Introduce Legislation to Create Mental Health First Responder Units
QUEENS, New York, April 9 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced that she helped introduce the Mental Health Justice Act (H.R. 1368), a bill that seeks to create a grant program for states and localities to hire, train, and maintain mental health first responders who would be deployed to assist individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. "Helping people with mental illness or a disability requires a new approach, especi  more

Rep. Meng Secures Provisions in Violence Against Women Act
QUEENS, New York, April 7 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that the House of Representatives recently passed the bipartisan Violence Against Women (VAWA) Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1620) which included two key provisions authored by the Congresswoman. The measures would: * Ensure family-focused programming for incarcerated women - from intake through reentry - to support the women's familial needs, as well as pro  more

Rep. Morelle Leads Calls for Action on Legislation to Strengthen Critical Social Services Americans Rely on
ROCHESTER, New York, April 7 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Joe Morelle reintroduced and reiterated the need for comprehensive legislation to help low-income individuals and families more easily access the benefits and social services they rely on. The HOPE Act, which Rep. Morelle sponsors in partnership with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, would help modernize and streamline how eligible recipients access services in order to reduce food insecuri  more

Rep. Morelle, Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand Announce Nearly $1 Million Federal Grant Award for Nextcorps
ROCHESTER, New York, April 8 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Joe Morelle, Senator Chuck Schumer, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that NextCorps has been awarded a grant through the Economic Development Administration's (EDA) Scaling Pandemic Resilience Through Innovation and Technology (SPRINT) Challenge. The EDA grant, totaling $743,000, will be combined with matching and in-kind funds of $241,000 to support a nearly $1 million progra  more

Rep. Stefanik Leads Letter to USDA Requesting Changes to Conservation Standards for Farmers
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik led four bipartisan members of New York's Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) requesting that they allow farmers to mechanically harvest their cover crops and meet the NRCS standards. USDA recently published a standard that would no longer allow cover crops to be mec  more

Rep. Stefanik Statement on President Biden's Gun Control Orders
SARATOGA, New York, April 9 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Elise Stefanik issued the following statement in response to President Biden's executive orders: "I have always and will always stand up for the Second Amendment because our constitutional right to keep and bear arms is fundamental to preserving our liberty. "President Biden's series of gun grab executive orders are unconstitutional and bypass the will of Congress and the Ameri  more

Rep. Suozzi: 'It's Never Too Late to Do the Right Thing' - Announces Introduction of Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act to Recognize Bravery of Iconic Unit During World War
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 8, 2021: Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens) announced that he is introducing legislation that would award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the "Harlem Hellfighters." The Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act will bestow long-overdue recognition of the bravery and outstanding service of Harlem Hellfighters during World War I. Phot  more

Rep. Torres Announces Bronx Community Health Centers to Receive $69 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding for COVID-19 Response
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 9, 2021: Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced that eight community health centers located in the Bronx will receive federal funding from President Biden's American Rescue Plan totaling almost $69 million to support COVID-19 vaccination and services for vulnerable populations. The funding will be awarded beginning April by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Seven of the eigh  more

Rep. Velazquez Announces Grant Funding for Local Healthcare Programs Through the American Rescue Plan
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) announced the allocation of federal grant funding towards a series of healthcare organizations within New York's seventh district providing comprehensive care to working families. This funding comes as a result of the passage of the American Rescue Plan. "These health centers prove time and time again to be an integral part of our community," said Velazquez. "They offe  more

Rep. Velazquez Announces Series of Grants for Early Childhood Education Centers
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) announced the allocation of federal grant funding towards a series of organizations within New York's seventh district, including several head start programs at centers for early childhood education. "These programs are a strong foundation for a lifelong relationship with learning for countless families in New York's seventh district," said Velazquez. "The Head Start P  more

Reps. Comer, Krishnamoorthi, Cloud, Maloney, Porter Issue Bipartisan Statement on Rule to Improve Organ Procurement
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, ranking Republican member of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following joint statement on April 9, 2021, with Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, Michael Cloud, R-Texas, and Katie Porter, D-California: * * * Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy Chairman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Subcommittee Ranking Member Michael Cloud, joined by Committee on Oversight and Reform Chairwoman Carolyn  more

Reps. Comer, Smith Call for Review of New York Funding for Illegal Immigrants Following Billions in Federal Bailout Money to the State
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, ranking Republican member of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 9, 2021: House Committee on Oversight and Reform Republican Leader James Comer (R-Ky.) and House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Gene Sperling - who was recently appointed by President Biden to provide oversight of the $1.9 trillion spending bill enacted last month - regarding concerns that  more

Reps. Deutch, Walorski Issue Statement Regarding Rep. Reed
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Reps. Ted Deutch, D-Florida, and Jackie Walorski, R-Indiana, chairman and ranking member of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following joint statement on April 9, 2021, regarding Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York: * * * "The Committee is aware of public allegations that Representative Tom Reed may have engaged in sexual misconduct, in violation of House Rules, laws, or other standards of conduct. "The Committee, pursuant to Committee Rule 18(a), has begun an investigatio  more

Reps. Gottheimer, Pascrell Join Forces to Fight New York's Congestion Taxes Targeting New Jersey Commuters
FORT LEE, New Jersey, April 10 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-9) announced new federal steps to fight back against the proposed New York congestion taxes unfairly targeting hardworking New Jersey families for driving into midtown Manhattan. The federal government recently gave New York the green light to begin implementing their congestion tax scheme, which would whack New Jersey dr  more

Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Cloud, Maloney, Comer, Porter Issue Bipartisan Statement on Rule to Improve Organ Procurement
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, issued the following joint statement on April 9, 2021, with Reps. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, Michael Cloud, R-Texas, James Comer, R-Kentucky, and Katie Porter, D-California: * * * Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy Chairman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Subcommittee Ranking Member Michael Cloud, joined by Committee on Oversight and Reform Cha  more

Reps. Lynch, Connolly, Porter Urge Defense Department to Recommit to Public Transparency, Accountability
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2021: Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security; Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations; and Committee Member Rep. Katie Porter sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III urging the Department of Defense (DOD) to build upon his previous commitments to transpa  more

Reps. Maloney, Norton Announce Committee Vote on Washington D.C. Admission Act
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, along with Committee Member Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, will hold a business meeting on H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, introduced by Congresswoman Norton on January 4, 2021. H.R. 51 would admit the State   more

Reps. Meeks, Jeffries Requested GAO Report on Haiti Reconstruction After 2010 Earthquake Published
WASHINGTON, April 6 (TNSRes) -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 5, 2021: Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Representative Hakeem Jeffries, welcomed the release of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the effectiveness of USAID funding for reconstruction and development for Haiti since the 2010 earthquake. In response to an August 2019 req  more

Reps. Nadler & Jackson Lee Applaud President Biden's Executive Actions on Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following joint statement with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Chairwoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) issued the following statement after President Biden announced several executive actions to address gun violence: "We applaud the President for today's announcement of administrative actions to curb gun vi  more

Reps. Nadler, Jackson Lee Applaud President Biden Executive Actions on Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following joint statement on April 8, 2021, with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas: * * * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Chairwoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) issued the following statement after President Biden announced several executive actions to address gun violence: "We applaud the President fo  more

Reps. Rice, Aumua Amata Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Oversight, Accountability at VA
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 8, 2021: U.S. Representatives Kathleen Rice (NY-04) and Aumua Amata Radewagen (American Samoa) today introduced two bipartisan bills to strengthen oversight and accountability at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): the VA Police Improvement and Accountability Act, which would require the VA police to implement the use of body cameras, address police staffing needs at VA facilities, and im  more

Reps. Smith, Comer Call for Review of New York Funding for Illegal Immigrants Following Billions in Federal Bailout Money to State
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, ranking Republican member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 9, 2021: House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith (MO-08) and House Oversight and Reform Committee Republican Leader James Comer (KY-01) sent a letter today to Gene Sperling - who was recently appointed by President Biden to provide oversight of the $1.9 trillion bailout bill enacted last month - regarding concerns that the State o  more

Sen. Gillibrand, Colleagues Call on FCC to Include State & Local Data in Efforts to Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide and Homework Gap
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined Senate Democrats to call on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to include state, local, and tribal data in efforts to expand nationwide broadband. Congress has demanded the FCC build new broadband data maps after decades of flawed data maps that denied broadband funding to eligible communities. State, local, and tribal governments often collect granular   more

Sen. Gillibrand, Colleagues Reintroduce Impact Aid Infrastructure Act to Support Efforts to Repair and Renovate Schools to Meet Public Health Guidelines
WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, alongside U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Tina Smith (D-MN), reintroduced legislation to provide $1 billion in supplemental funding for school infrastructure construction grants through the Impact Aid program. Federally impacted school districts educate some of the most vulnerable student populations -- including Native American and military-connected children, a  more

Sen. Gillibrand, Joined by Islip Town Supervisor and Suffolk Independent Living Organization CEO, Announces Sweeping Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Aging Committee, stood at the West Islip Senior Center with Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, and Suffolk Independent Living Organization (SILO), Chief Executive Officer Joseph M. Delgado to announce a package of three bills to help reduce the cost of prescription drugs, and help ensure that everyone can access the medicine they need. Over the  more

Sen. Schumer: Passage of American Rescue Plan Means Ontario County, Finger Lakes Restaurants Now Able to Get Slice of $28 Billion Dollar Fed Pot
WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Standing at Thirsty Turtle Bar & Grill in the Finger Lakes Region, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer formally announced that New York restaurants are now eligible for their own, DIRECT, federal pandemic relief, thanks to a provision he championed in the American Rescue Plan which he led to passage in the Senate. With New York state boosting Ontario County restaurant capacity to 75% less t  more

Sen. Scott: Gov. Cuomo's Decision to Send $15,000 Checks to Illegal Aliens Is Shameful Misuse of American Taxpayer Dollars
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 8, 2021: Senator Rick Scott released the following statement after the State of New York revealed its plans to spend $2.1 billion to provide up to $15,600 to illegal aliens who lost work during the pandemic. New York is using funding it received from President Biden's wasteful, untargeted $1.9 trillion "COVID" spending bill, which dedicated less than 10% of its overall price tag to fighting COVID-19, a  more

Senate Budget Committee Sets April 15 Hearing on Cost of Inaction on Climate Change
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Senate Budget Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled: "Cost of Inaction on Climate Change" at 11 a.m. on April 15, 2021, at Room SH-216: Witnesses * Mr. David Wallace-Wells, Editor at Large, New York Magazine, Author, The Uninhabitable Earth * Dr. Robert B. Litterman, Chair, Climate-Related Market Risk Subcommittee, Commodity Futures Trading Commission * Dr. Joseph Stiglitz, Professor of Economics, Columbia University * Mr. George R. Oli  more

Senate Majority Leader Schumer Doubles Down After Securing 375-Job Plug Power 'Gigafactory' in Rochester
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: After fighting for and securing Plug Power's new hydrogen fuel cell 'gigafactory' in Rochester, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced his support to secure a $520 million federal loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to be used in constructing a network of green hydrogen facilities, including the planned 68-job green hydrogen production facility at the Wes  more

Senate Majority Leader Schumer Reveals: Over 80% Surge in Patients Seeking Mental Health Treatment at Orange County's Access Over Past Year
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 9, 2021: Standing at the Access: Supports for Living Mental Health and Substance Use Urgent Care, for which Schumer recently secured $4 million for the continuation of mental health and substance abuse services in the City of Newburgh, New York, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today pushed the federal government to immediately put the $5 billion he secured in   more

Senate Majority Leader Schumer, Sen. Gillibrand Sound Alarm on Sediment Build-Up in Barcelona Harbor
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 9, 2021: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, following recent storms, today called on the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to direct any surplus programmatic funding towards an emergency dredging of Barcelona Harbor. Due to rising water levels and increasingly frequent storms washing sediment over the break wall, the channel has inc  more

Senate Majority Leader Schumer: Passage of American Rescue Plan Means Capital Region Restaurants Now Able to Get Slice of $28 Billion Dollar Fed Pot-- But SBA Needs to Get $$$ Out Door ASAP
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Standing at Russo's Grill in Amsterdam, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer formally announced that New York restaurants are now eligible for their own, DIRECT, federal pandemic relief, thanks to a provision he championed in the American Rescue Plan which he led to passage in the Senate. With New York state boosting Montgomery County restaurant capacity to 75% less than a month ago, Schumer  more

Senate Majority Leader Schumer: Passage of American Rescue Plan Means Chemung County Restaurants Now Able to Get a Slice of $28 Billion Dollar Fed Pot- But SBA Needs to Get Funds Out ASAP
WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Standing at Hill Top Inn Restaurant, a beloved and family-owned restaurant in Chemung County, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer formally announced that New York restaurants are now eligible for their own, DIRECT, federal pandemic relief, thanks to a provision he championed in the American Rescue Plan which he led to passage in the Senate. With New York state boosting Chemung County restau  more

Senate Majority Leader Schumer: Passage of American Rescue Plan Means Hudson Valley Restaurants Now Able to Get Slice of $28 Billion Dollar Fed Pot--But SBA Needs to Get $$$ Out the Door ASAP
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Standing at Essie's Restaurant in downtown Poughkeepsie, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer formally announced that Hudson Valley restaurants are now eligible for their own, direct, federal pandemic relief, thanks to a provision he championed in the American Rescue Plan which he led to passage in the U.S. Senate. With New York state boosting Dutchess County restaurant capacity to 75% less   more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million in Emergency Funding for Public Housing Authorities Across N.Y.
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,161,357 in FY 2020 allocations for the Capital Fund for Emergency Safety and Security, which sets aside funds for Public Housing Authorities to confront an emergency situation or natural disaster. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will help local  more

With Oswego County Having One of Highest Poverty Rates in NYS, Schumer Goes to Oswego to Announce Plan to Cut Child Poverty Rate in Half, Including Massive Child Tax Credit Expansion Secured in American Rescue Plan
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Following his successful steering to passage of the broader American Rescue Plan and standing at Oswego County Opportunities in Oswego County, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer detailed plans that will dramatically impact the lives of thousands of working families across Central New York in a direct effort to combat the scourge of child poverty, which has been exacerbate  more

With Recent Discovery of PFAS in Rockland & Westchester County Drinking Water, Senate Majority Leader Schumer Launches Three-Prong Plan for FEDS to Finally Tackle Contamination Head on Unlock Federal Resources to Remediate Drinking Water Systems
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 9, 2021: Standing at Lake DeForest reservoir in Clarkstown, New York, flanked by Hudson Valley environmental advocates and standing with Rockland County officials, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today launched a three-pronged plan calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take bold steps to address per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) recently found   more