WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: NEW YORK, NY - On Saturday, November 4th at 10:00 a.m. (EDT), Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in the district to announce next steps in completion of Phase II of the Second Avenue Subway (SASII). Last week, Rep. Espaillat and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer announced a full funding grant agreement (FFGA) for the Second   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: NEWARK, N.J. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced $52.5 million in funding to New Jersey ports to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of goods. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is receiving $32 million for the reconstruction of Berth PN-308 at Port Newark, a project vital to the port's operations, with regional and national benefits, and $20.5 million   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 2, 2023: * * * Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement on the Israel-Hamas war: "As we commence the month of November, I remain devastated by wanton loss of life, the death and injury of innocents, those being tortured and held captive in the war of Israel and Hamas. It is truly painful. The 9th District of NY is home to one of the most diverse populations in the nation  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following statement on Oct. 30, 2023: * * * Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), First Vice-Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the below statement on the Biden-Harris Administration issuing its new Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence: "I commend the Administration for issuing this landmark Executive Order to ensure that America is a global leader in AI by prioritizin  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: 'We The People Amendment' Would Overturn Disastrous Citizens United Decision That Has Allowed Unrestricted Flow of Special Interest Money in Elections Amendment Would Scale Back Historic Levels of Campaign Spending, Increase Influence of Every Day Americans Read the Amendment Here Washington D.C. - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) to cosponsor the 'We The People Amendm  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: The 'Responsible Firearms Marketing Act' Would Authorize the Federal Trade Commission to Apply Existing Rules and Penalties to Firearm Distributors Read the Bill Here Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) in introducing the 'Responsible Firearms Marketing Act,' which would direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today released an updated list of 20 Jewish Members of Congress who joined a statement on the cynical Republican proposal to pit American support for global democracy and key American allies on $14 billion of funding cuts to the Internal Revenue Service. The below statement was signed by Congressman Nadler (NY-12), Congressman Sherman (CA-32), Congressman Sc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: Bipartisan 'Children's Court Act' Would Create a Children's Immigration Court Specialized to Handle Sensitive Cases, Reduce Strain on Immigration Courts Nationwide Dedicated Children's Court Would Prevent Unaccompanied Minors from Dangerous Situations Including Child Labor Read the Bill Here Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10), Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK),  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23), along with Congressmen Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Jake Ellzey (TX-06), led a bipartisan letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following the agency's Notice of Intent to revise rules that have allowed scheduled passenger airline operations that circumvent safety requirements. "Unfortunately, a loophole in existing federal aviation regu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, DC- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) cosponsored the Energy Choice Act to prohibit states or local governments from banning an energy service's connection, reconnection, modification, installation, or expansion based on the type or source of energy to be delivered. This bill was led by Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23). Additional Original cosponsors of this legislation include Reps. C  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 2, 2023: * * * Following reports that the State Department was forcing American citizens to pay for their flights out of harm's way in Israel, Congressman Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04) and Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) introduced the "Bring Americans Home Act." Rep. Anthony D'Esposito released the following statement: "With chaos brewing across many corners of the world, it is vital that the Unite  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) welcomed the news that the Government of Canada is giving owners affected by the Underused Housing Tax until April 30, 2024, to file 2022 taxes without penalties. The announcement of the extension comes days after Congressman Higgins, who serves as co-chair of the Northern Border Caucus, called for a suspension of tax collection until the findings of a cost-benefit analysis  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Proposed Manufacturing Facility Will Produce High-Tech Printed Circuit Boards to Enhance National Security, Creating an Estimated 400 Good-Paying Jobs in Central New York - Just One Week After Region Landed Prestigious Federal Tech Hub Designation for Semiconductors TTM Selects New York State Following Extensive Yearlong Site Assessment and Selection Process Involving 16 Other  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, a resolution led by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman Burgess Owens (R-UT) passed on the House Floor. H.Res.798 strongly condemns the abhorrent support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations that is currently proliferating on college campuses. This despicable antisemitism threatens the safety of Jewish and Israeli students, faculty, and staff all while p  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C.- Today, the House passed H.R. 3266, a bill co-led by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) demanding that the U.S. State Department conduct necessary oversight on the educational materials created by the Palestinian Authority (PA) and used by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). UNRWA's U.S. taxpayer funded educational materials promote violent, antisemitic attacks and are us  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined Fox and Friends to discuss how House Republicans are committed to standing like a rock with our great ally Israel and providing the resources necessary for Israel to defend itself against the Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists. Stefanik also discussed her efforts to end antisemitism on college campuses and why she voted to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) voted in favor of H.R. 6126, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, providing $14.3 billion in weapons and other resources for Israel to defend their nation and eradicate Hamas. This legislation passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 226-196. "I will always stand with Israel, and they need our support now, more than ever, to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: Brooklyn, NY - Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Congressman Earl Blumenauer announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: As a Member of Congress, State Representative, County Commissioner and Portland City Councilman, Congressman Earl Blumenauer has served the people of Oregon with distinction for over five dec  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to stand with Israel in this urgent time of need. BLITZER: Joining us now, the top Democrat in the House, the Minority Leader, Hakeem Jeffries. Leader Jeffries, thanks so much for joining us. We'll get to the con  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: NEW YORK, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's PoliticsNation with Rev. Al Sharpton where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to extend the hand of partnership whenever possible and push back against MAGA extremism whenever necessary. REV. AL SHARPTON: Joining me now here on set is House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat of N  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, DC - U.S. Reps. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1) today announced the introduction of the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill that increases access to healthy meals and snacks for children in care settings. The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides essential nutrition guidance and significant support for child and adult care programs. U  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) this week voted against a spending bill put forward by House Republicans to fund the Department of Interior (DOI) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2024. Rep. Molinaro opposed the bill because it included deep cuts to programs that upgrade drinking water infrastructure, hold polluters accountable, and cleanup lands damaged by industrial waste.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) this week took action to support Israel amid its war against Hamas. This week, Rep. Molinaro introduced a bipartisan resolution to require a comprehensive report on the preservation of evidence pertaining to the atrocities committed during Hamas's attack on Israel. This initiative will facilitate the identification and prosecution of those responsible for th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: Today, Reps. Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and Judy Chu (CA-28) led 30 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to urge increased oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic software tools used to guide coverage decisions in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. "In recent years, problems posed b  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Today, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Joe Wilson (R-SC) introduced the Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act, H.R. 6171. The bill will provide up to a $5,000 one-time refundable tax credit to living organ donors who were not reimbursed for the costs related to organ donation by the National Living Organ Donor Assistance Center (NLDAC) or any entity. Our nation's transplant shortage   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13), Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in opposition to H.R. 4364, the fiscal year 2024 Legislative Branch bill: I yield myself such time as I may consume. Today, I rise in opposition to H. R. 4364, the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 2024. But first let me thank our Democratic staffer  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Today, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) introduced an amendment expressly banning Israel from using United States military aid to transfer white phosphorous for its indiscriminate use in civilian areas. The amendment will be offered to the supplemental bill for Israel, upon which the House is expected to vote on Thursday. The full amendment text is available here (https://oca  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Hancock, NY - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Wednesday, November 8 at the Norwich City Hall and from noon to 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 8 at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room. During these events, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro's office to  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) last week led a bipartisan effort with U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12) to defeat a Republican amendment to defund the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC). Since its creation in 1961, the Delaware River Basin Commission has helped clean up and manage what was once one of the most polluted rivers in the country. The Delaware River currently sup  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C - U.S Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today introduced the Supporting Access to Vital and Affordable Care for Everyone (SAVE Act), a bipartisan bill that expands access to over-the-counter (OTC) naloxone, such as Narcan. Rep. Molinaro introduced this bill as Broome County, Sullivan County, and communities across New York's 19th Congressional District grapple with spikes in opioid overdoses, fue  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today sounded the alarm on New York City Mayor Adams's plan to move homeless individuals to Upstate New York. To address New York City's homeless crisis, on September 26 the City declared that its City Fighting Homeless and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) rental assistance vouchers would be valid for use across New York State. These lucrative Cit  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Today, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) provided an update on constituent service casework out of his district offices directly supporting local communities throughout New York's 22nd Congressional District. By The Numbers Cases Completed: 704 Cases Opened: 854 Cases Completed for Veterans: 84 Passports Obtained: over 130 Social Security Cases Closed Favorably: 46 IRS C  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Today, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) commented on the announcement by TTM Technologies of their selection of New York State as the location for a proposed new greenfield high-tech manufacturing facility. They began with an assessment of the entire contiguous United States, looking at all counties--narrowing their assessment down to 27 markets in 16 states, and ultimately de  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) issued the following statement after their bill, the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act, passed the House of Representatives today, 342 to 69. "The SHIP Act is a critical step in preventing Iran from continuing to fund terror across the Middle East. We are proud to see this legislation receive widespread, bipartisan support h  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer Says Fed $$$ Will Allow City of Jamestown To Increase Number Of Energy-Efficient Homes In Underserved WNY Communities - Lowering Energy Costs With Ecofriendly Upgrades Like Heat Pumps And Improved Weatherization Schumer Secured Historic Investments For Environmental Justice In The Inflation Reduction Act - The Largest Climate Investment In U.S. History - With Communiti  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Since 2017, Schumer Fought To Deliver Funding To Port Of Ogdensburg To Deepen And Expand This Vital Trade Artery For The North Country; Now Schumer Has Delivered The Final Piece Of The Puzzle To Complete The Expansion Schumer Says Major Fed Investment Will Allow Port To Expand Its Main Dock Terminal -Increasing Export Capacity, Dredging The Harbor, Improving Access To Global M  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $982,640 in federal funding for planning projects to improve the safety of New York roadways. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Planning Grant program and will be used to develop planning and demonstration projects to improve roadway saf  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) today announced a combined total of $52,494,025 from the Port Infrastructure Development Program to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the South Jersey Port Corporation to modernize and equip the state's ports with the infrastructure and security necessary to enhance the movement of exports and imports throughout the state and country.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Examining How the Tax Code Affects High-Income Individuals and Tax Planning Strategies" at 10 a.m. on Nov. 9, 2023, at 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Agenda We encourage the public to utilize the Committee's livestream of the hearing, available on the website at https://www.finance.senate.gov/. Member Statements * Ron Wyden (D - OR) * Mike Crapo (R - ID) Witnesses * Chye-Ching  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety issued the following testimony by the National Association of Immigration Judges President Mimi Tsankov involving a hearing on Oct. 18, 2023, entitled "Preserving Due Process and the Rule of Law: Examining the Status of Our Nation's Immigration Courts": * * * INTRODUCTION I am Mimi Tsankov, President of the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ). For 1 nearly 17 years I have serve  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Last month, Coco Gauff won her first Major Title at the U.S. Open in New York Gauff became the youngest American to win a Grand Slam tennis tournament since 1999 Gauff was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and grew up in Delray Beach, Florida Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and Rick Scott (R-FL) passed a Bipartisan U.S. Senate Resolution congr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 2, 2023: * * * The past few weeks, colleges and universities have witnessed a surge in hatred, bigotry, and threats as a direct result of the ongoing war in Israel and Palestine. Congressman Jamaal Bowman Ed.D. (NY-16) released the following statement in response: "The ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine and the tragic loss of life of Palestinian and Israeli civilians has caused immeasurable tra  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Todd Young (R-IN) hosted a fourth AI Insight Forum focused on the highest impact areas, including important topics like AI in the financial sector and health industry, and how AI developers and deployers can best mitigate potential harms. Below are the s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted to pass the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act to provide our ally Israel with $14.3 billion through an emergency supplemental appropriations package. "I am proud to have voted for the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act reaffirming to the world that House Republicans stand unequivocally with our great ally Israel. This  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik supported the passage of the Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act to ensure that heavy sanctions are imposed on any foreign persons, agencies, or instrumentalities of a foreign state knowingly and materially assisting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or any affiliate of those organizations. This bil  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik supported the passage of Congressman Brad Schneider's (D-IL) resolution, H. Res. 599, urging the European Union (EU) to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. "The radical Iranian-backed terrorist organization Hezbollah continues to openly operate within Europe using EU countries as its launching pad for its criminal and terrorist activities  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted to pass the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act to provide our ally Israel with $14.3 billion through an emergency supplemental appropriations package. "I am proud to have voted for the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act reaffirming to the world that House Republicans stand unequivocally with our great ally Israel. This  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined Representatives Rick Allen (R-GA), Michelle Steel (R-CA), and Julia Letlow (R-LA) to re-introduce the Validate Prior Learning to Accelerate Employment Act. This legislation will accelerate the advancement of job seekers in the workforce by more effectively identifying and validating their existing skills gained through prior work experience, military s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik led a letter to Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall opposing the United States Air Force's (USAF) recent decision to reduce and consolidate the Active-Duty Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) enterprise. The USAF has decided to begin rapid consolidation of TACPs from their current basing at eight installations, including Fort Drum, to two installations. Re  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman McCaul's resolution, H. Res. 559, passed on the House Floor declaring it the policy of the United States that a nuclear Iran is unacceptable. Iran continues to expand its nuclear capabilities by enriching and stockpiling weapons grade uranium for the use of developing nuclear weapons. Following President Trump's withdrawal from the fl  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik supported the passage of the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act on the House Floor to impose and mandate the enforcement of sanctions on Iranian oil to cut off funding for its destabilizing activities in the region. This legislation establishes heavy sanctions to deny Iran the funds that it has been using to further its nuclear capabilities,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today announced his strong opposition to H.R. 6126, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act. This legislation proposes to provide assistance to Israel by cutting $14.5 billion to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), funding that is specifically designed to help the agency crack down on tax fraud from big corporations and the wealthy. Despite Rep  more

BRONX, New York, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (NY-15) today awarded $800,000 in Community Project Funding to New York Sun Works, a local nonprofit dedicated to integrating the science of sustainability and climate education into K-12 urban schools. The funding, which Rep. Torres successfully secured in the final Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, will provide new, state-of-the-art hydroponic classrooms at   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: "We urge you not to leave rural America behind," wrote Sanders, Welch, and Balint WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Vermont Congressional Delegation, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) urged JetBlue Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Robin Hayes to reinstate service between the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (Leahy BTV) and New York's   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Today, the Vermont Congressional Delegation, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) urged JetBlue Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Robin Hayes to reinstate service between the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (Leahy BTV) and New York's JFK International Airport, which accounts for 10% of all passengers flying into Burli  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: With antisemitism continuing to rise nationwide and within New York, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to discuss the steps she is taking to protect the Jewish community. She is: Calling on the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize the safety of Jewish organizations, including synagogues, schools, and Jewish community centers, and to work closely  more