WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, led by Chairman Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY), held a hearing to examine the burdens placed on emergency management entities and first responders as a consequence of the historic border crisis. Witness testimony was provided by Bruce Blakeman, county executive for Nassau County, New   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand delivered remarks at a special session convened by Israel's Permanent Mission to the UN. At the session, Gillibrand and other women's rights experts denounced the use of rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas terrorists against Israeli women and girls. Video of Senator Gillibrand's remarks can be viewed here. The full text of Senator Gillibrand's remarks is  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Federal development program facilitates creation of intercity passenger rail corridors Designation is critical step towards federal funding for NEPA rail service Casey, Cartwright have long pushed to restore passenger rail service to region Direct rail service between Scranton and New York would generate as much as $84 million of economic activity every year, according to Amtrak study Washington,  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following statement on Dec. 8, 2023: * * * Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement regarding the recent and ongoing territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana: "For decades, the Guyanese people and their nation have stood among the United States' dearest partners in the Caribbean and Western Hemisphere. As we watch the Maduro Regime steer Venezuela to disregard and utterly violate the s  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: 'GRADUATE Act' Allows Borrowers to Deduct Up to $10,000 in Student Loan Payments from Taxes 'Codifying SAVE Plan Act' Protects the Biden Administration's Student Loan Repayment Plan from Rollbacks by Future Presidents Read the 'GRADUATE Act' Here Read the 'Codifying SAVE Plan Act' Here Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) today introduced a package o  more

BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) named eight local veterans to serve on a Service Academy Advisory Committee. The panel met on December 3, 2023 to interview local students applying to one of the United States service academies and to recommend those deserving of a nomination. Students applying for enrollment in the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, or   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced four Williamsville students as winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge, an annual competition that challenges middle and high school students from Congressional Districts across the country to create and submit original apps. "The Congressional App Challenge presents students with an opportunity to utilize technology and innovation to address real world c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Joe Morelle, joined by a bipartisan group of colleagues, has introduced a House Resolution to officially recognize the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance (SAR) flag and designate the flag as the nation's symbol of military and veteran suicide. "It is imperative we take action to ensure the courageous men and women who serve our nation have the essential mental health resources they need and des  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following remarks on Dec. 6, 2023: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle delivered a "One Minute" Speech to the House of Representatives in honor of Rochester's own Garth Fagan. His remarks will appear in the Congressional Record, and the transcript is below. "Today, I stand to honor Garth Fagan, a Rochester visionary who profoundly influenced the cultural fabric of not only our local community, but the entire world. As we pay tribute  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Congressman Josh Brecheen questioned Democrat witness Mr. Murad Awawdeh of the New York Immigration Coalition and highlighted the insanity of Democrats' open border policies during a House Homeland Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology hearing entitled, "Protecting our Preparedness: Assessing the Impact of the Border Crisis on Emergency Management."  WATCH: Congressman Brecheen speaks during  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Lawler released the following statement after introducing the Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts Act, or the HEAL Act, a piece of legislation that makes several reforms to help lower costs for veterans traveling to their healthcare appointments. "The HEAL Act is a major step forward in improving access to healthcare for veterans in the Hudson Valley and across the country," said Congressman Mi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced a grant for Southern Tier Health Care System, Inc. in the amount of $120,348.00 as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program. "This significant federal investment in Southern Tier Health Care System will allow them to bolster their staff training and services in Cattaraugus Cou  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), alongside Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), announce a $500,000 grant to the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) to connect Reading, Philadelphia, and New York via train with intermediate stops in Pottstown, Phoenixville, and Norristown, PA. "Expanding our railways is one of the best ways we can spur growth and create economic opportunities for  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, DC- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced that she has nominated 13 local high school students from the 24th Congressional District to the United States Service Academies. Each year, Tenney has the distinct privilege of nominating a limited number of people to four of the five service academies. These students were recommended to Tenney for nomination by a local committee made u  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Cleveland, NY- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today sent a letter to the Presidents of nine universities, including the University of Buffalo, the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Syracuse University, Cornell University, SUNY Geneseo, SUNY Oswego, SUNY Brockport, and St. John Fisher College calling for them to answer a simple question: Does calling for the genocide of Jews   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced the ROBERT MALLEY Act to require the heads of executive agencies to disclose, upon request, relevant information to congressional committees regarding the furlough or indefinite suspension of employees within their respective agencies. Inspired by the State Department's failure to provide additional information on U.S. Special Envoy for Iran, Robert M  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) voted in favor of two pieces of legislation this week, working to enhance transparency from colleges and universities when receiving foreign funds as well as overturning President Biden's student debt "cancellation" scam.  Tenney voted in favor of H.R. 5933, the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act or the DET  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - On Tuesday, December 12th at 11:00 a.m. (EST), Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host his annual "Brides March" vigil and press conference at the U.S. Capitol in memory of Gladys Ricart, who was murdered on her wedding day by a former abusive partner, and in support of all victims of domestic and intimate partner violence. Each Congress, Rep. Espaillat introduces the Gladys  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, members of the Congressional Friends of the Dominican Republic Caucus, led by Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) and Co-Chair Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), sent a letter to the Biden Administration expressing their support for the ongoing negotiations and swift finalization for a modernized United States--Dominican Republic (US-DR) Open Skies Agreement. In their letter, Espaillat and Salazar hi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman and U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) on Wednesday announced a $500,000 Corridor ID grant from the Federal Railroad Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Schuylkill River Passenger Authority (SRPRA) to study a passenger rail corridor from Reading to Philadelphia and New York City. The funding, which will   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, issued the following news release: House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) announced a hearing on December 12, at 10:00 AM ET, to examine the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) responsibilities related to the Biden administration's new Executive Order (EO) on  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, issued the following news release: House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Chairman Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY) delivered the following opening statement in a hearing to assess how the worst border crisis in history has impacted emergency management entities across the country. As prepared for deli  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Following her first round of questions in today's Committee on Education & the Workforce hearing on "Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism," Congresswoman Stefanik continued to question Harvard University President Claudine Gay, MIT University President Sally Kornbluth, and UPenn President, Elizabeth Magill about the rise of antisemitism on their campuses. In her final line of qu  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Stop foreign adversaries like China from corrupting American schools U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) December 7, 2023 New York Post Before lawmakers headed home for turkey and cranberry sauce, the bipartisan, bicameral US-China Economic and Security Review Commission issued its annual report to Congress. Among its 30 recommendations: a request that the House and Senate "address China's state-sponsored infl  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: New York City, NY- U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Wake Up America on Newsmax discussing the urgency of securing our southern border and prioritizing Americans safety, and the Biden Administration's commitment to Ukraine over America. You may click HERE or on the image above to watch Senator Marshall's full interview. Highlights from Senator Marshall's interview include: On the Urgency of Promptl  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: New York City, NY- U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joinedThe Bottom Line on Fox Business to discuss the White House's refusal to work with Republicans on the southern border crisis, and some Senate Democrats suggesting illegal immigrants should join the military to gain citizenship status. You may click HERE or on the image above to watch Senator Marshall's full interview. Highlights from Senator Marshal  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today during the Committee on Education & the Workforce hearing on "Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism," Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a Harvard University alumni, questioned Harvard President Claudine Gay about Harvard's failure to condemn antisemitic and anti-Israel bigotry on their campuses following the terrorist attacks on Israel committed by Hamas terro  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Congresswoman and Harvard alumna Elise Stefanik's op-ed in Harvard University's student paper The Crimson addressed Harvard President Claudia Gay's failure to condemn the blatant antisemitism and anti-Israel rhetoric spreading across Harvard's campuses. Today, Congresswoman Stefanik will question President Gay at the House Ed and Workforce Committee Hearing on hol  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined her colleagues, and students from Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, New York University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to highlight the rise of antisemitism at colleges and universities across America and how House Republicans are working to protect Jewish students from antisemitism that these colleges and universities have failed to condemn.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined Fox News' Harris Faulkner on the Faulkner Focus to discuss yesterday's House Committee on Education and the Workforce's hearing on the rampant antisemitism on college campuses across the country where she questioned Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of Pennsylvania's Presidents. Stefanik highlighted the refusal b  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined Ainsley Earhardt on Fox and Friends to preview today's Education and the Workforce hearing, where Harvard University President Claudine Gay and other colleges and universities will be held accountable for their failure to address the rise of antisemitism. Stefanik also discussed House Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Biden, which continu  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a Harvard alumni, had multiple rounds of questions for the Presidents of Harvard, MIT, and UPenn, for their failure to condemn antisemitism and anti-Israel rhetoric on campus. Following her first round of questions, Congresswoman Stefanik continued to question Harvard University's President Claudine Gay about Harvard receiving funds   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. -- In case you missed it, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik spoke with The New York Sun following her line of questioning at the House Education and the Workforce Committee Hearing with campus presidents from Harvard, MIT, and UPenn demanding accountability for their role enabling antisemitism on campus. Find the full article below. The Sun: Elise Stefanik Tells the Sun She Predicts 'an Eart  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: In a floor speech, Congressman Pat Ryan spoke in honor of the Hudson Valley residents and families lost on October 7th and to plead for the safe return of everyone still held hostage by Hamas. "Judih and Gadi are not combatants or soldiers, but a school teacher and a musician. Ariel and Kfir are not prisoners of war, but children, babies, ripped away from their home and taken hostage by Hamas terrorists. They   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, DC - Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Congresswoman Kathy Manning announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:As a Member of Congress, non-profit leader and attorney, Congresswoman Kathy Manning has spent her entire career working to create stronger communities and serve the hardworking people of Nort  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Care Can't Wait Action, SEIU and advocates in support of President Biden's request to fully fund affordable child care. JEFFRIES: Good afternoon, brothers and sisters. It's an honor and a privilege to stand here today as House Democratic Leader to make clear that House Democrats strongly and unequivocally will figh  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while House Democrats are putting people over politics to make life better for everyday Americans, extreme MAGA Republicans continue wasting time and playing dangerous political games. JEFFRIES: Good morning everyone. House Democrats have repeatedly made clear throughout t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today joined local elected officials in sounding the alarm on New York City potentially registering tens of thousands of noncitizens at New York City migrant shelters to vote. Malliotakis filed a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to receive the contract between New York City and Homes for the Homeless, which operates the migrant s  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), today released the following statement regarding the bipartisan censure of Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) for intentionally pulling a fire alarm in a House office building to delay official congressional proceedings.  "Representative Jamaal Bowman's juvenile stunt of pulling a fire alarm twelve hours before a government shutdown during the middle of a vote was not  more

QUEENS, New York, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) applauded the United States Postal Service of Inspector General's (OIG) announcement that it is auditing the United States Postal Service's (USPS) efforts to mitigate mail theft in Queens. In her ongoing effort to combat mail theft in the district, in a letter, Meng convinced USPS OIG to investigate mail that is being delivered throughout the borough.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: On Friday, U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) spoke on the House Floor to honor the Tioga Central and Waverly high school football teams for advancing to New York State title games. This was the first time two football teams from Tioga County competed simultaneously in state title games. On Saturday, both teams won their respective state football championships. Rep. Molinaro's remarks, as prepared for delive  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: Today, Representatives Jerrold Nadler, Daniel Goldman, and Jamie Raskin introduced a resolution in response to the alarming rise of antisemitism in the United States. The resolution details the dramatic increase in antisemitic hate crimes over the last few years, particularly following the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. It also notes the acute rise of antisemitism on college and unive  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) announces the launch of its J-1 Visa Waiver Program in collaboration with Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont in an ongoing effort to provide rural and underserved areas with adequate access to quality, affordable healthcare. The new program will help address the national healthcare provider shortage by easing the visa requirements for physicians who   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led 14 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the New York Times, Reuters, Associated Press, and CNN demanding answers regarding reports that freelance photojournalists associated with these organizations were present at the scene of Hamas' deadly terrorist attack on Israel. The lawmakers raise serious concerns about the presence of s  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: Today, in the face of a partisan, politically-motivated attempt to censure him, Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. (NY-16) and many of his Democratic colleagues spoke out against Republican attempts to silence his voice and the voice of his constituents. They condemned Republicans' continued efforts to waste the American people's time and taxpayer dollars, vilify and silence members of color,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: Today, Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. (NY-16) released the following statement in response to House Republicans voting to censure him. "I want to thank Democratic leadership and my countless other colleagues for standing up for me last night during the debate," said Congressman Bowman. "Your words were so kind and I am always grateful to have you all by my side. I have expressed deep regr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following statement: * * * Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) released the following statement after voting a second time to expel Representative George Santos (R-NY) from Congress: "Today I voted to expel George Santos from the House, after carefully considering the Ethics Committee's findings along with the overwhelming evidence of crimes such as conspiracy, wire fraud, falsification of records, identity theft, and credit card   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Indo-Pacific Treaty Organization Act. This legislation will establish a task force to analyze the security situation in the Indo-Pacific and determine whether a NATO-like coalition between the United States and Indo-Pacific partners would be an effective deterrent to aggression emanating from China and North Korea. "Earlier this year, I joined Chairman M  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Leeds, NY - U.S Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced The Public Square, also known as 7th Street Park in Hudson will receive $500,000 for renovations from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP). Alongside, the Friends of the Public Square, Rep. Molinaro urged the OPRHP to approve funding to restore the park. The Public Square is the most used park in Hudson.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) is pushing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to address the milk carton shortage in Upstate New York and across the nation. Supply chain problems at one of the two major manufacturers of milk cartons in the United States has caused schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and other institutions in Upstate New York to forgo serving milk. This milk carton shortage   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan announced the December schedule for his Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van. The van, staffed by highly-trained caseworkers from the Congressman's team, provides direct assistance to constituents across NY-18 - ensuring people can access everything from passports to Social Security to flood recovery assistance right in their own community. The C.A.R.E.S. Van   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced the LGBTQI+ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act with Senators Gillibrand (NY) and Padilla (CA). The bill would require financial institutions to collect data on LGBTQI+-owned businesses' access to credit and capital, and amend part of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which requires financial institutions to collect data on credit applications submitt  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - On Tuesday, December 12th at 11:00 a.m. (EST), Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host his annual "Brides March" vigil and press conference at the U.S. Capitol in memory of Gladys Ricart, who was murdered on her wedding day by a former abusive partner, and in support of all victims of domestic and intimate partner violence. Each Congress, Rep. Espaillat introduces the Gladys  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: Read the Resolution Here Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Daniel Goldman, Jerrold Nadler, and Jamie Raskin introduced a resolution in response to the alarming rise of antisemitism in the United States. The resolution details the dramatic increase in antisemitic hate crimes over the last few years, particularly following the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. It also notes the acute rise of antise  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05) joined Julio Pena, owner of restaurant Il Posto Accanto, a 25-year New York City restaurant, to highlight the devastating impact New York's new $15-a-day Congestion Tax will have on small businesses, commuters, and families. "At a time when New Yorkers are struggling to make ends meet and can barely afford to live here, Governor   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: December 4, 2023, U.S. Congressmen Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Julio Pena, owner of restaurant Il Posto Accanto, to highlight the terrible impact New York's proposed $15-a-day Congestion Tax will have on small businesses, commuters, and families visiting Manhattan, especially during the holidays. Il Posto Accanto has been open for more than 25 years. Negative Effects of New Yo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Jeff Jackson, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Reps. Jeff Jackson and Alma Adams introduced the American Neighborhoods Protection Act to protect family ownership of housing. Charlotte's members of Congress joined forces to take on the issue driving up housing costs in Charlotte and across the country. The issue of corporate-owned housing in Charlotte has received local and national attention. The New York Times reported that in 2021 and 2022, 50 p  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Dan Kildee (MI-08), co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional PFAS Task Force, in introducing bipartisan legislation, supported by Republicans and Democrats, to ensure doctors have up-to-date information on how best to treat patients exposed to toxic PFAS. Their bill, the Better Care for PFAS Patients Act, would require the U.S. Agency for Toxic Substances and  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 4 2023: U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (NY-15), Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (PR), and Darren Soto (FL-09) sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell with concerns about FEMA's current plans to remove the temporary power generation units in Puerto Rico. FEMA initially indicated its intention to provide 700MW of dispatchable energy within two months for two years and that the USACE has the   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (Rep.) -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Education and Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), Representative Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.), members of the Republican Conference, and Jewish students from Massachusetts Institute of Technology,  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer Says Syracuse University Was Selected As One Of Only 10 Inaugural Building Training and Assessment Centers In The Country, Along With Mohawk Valley Community College, As The Latest Addition To The New Industrial Assessment Centers To Receive Funding To Boost Training For Local Workforce Development New Federal $$$ Made Possible By The Historic Investments Schumer Secu  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer, Who Delivered Historic Funding Through The Infrastructure Law For The NBRC, Is Leading The Charge In The Senate To Reauthorize And Expand This Vital Agency, Says New Program Is Major Step To Help Recruit Doctors To Upstate New York Communities Like Those In The North Country, CNY, WNY, And Finger Lakes NBRC's New J-1 Visa Waiver Program Aims To Boost Healthcare By Ea  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Fed $$$ From NFWF Will Fund Removal Of Aging Nearly 100 Year Old Holden Dam on Quassaick Creek In Newburgh - Protecting Local Infrastructure, Enhancing Flood Resilience, And Restoring Critical Habitat For Fish And Wildlife Reps Say This Major Federal Investment For Riverkeeper Was Made Possible Thanks To The Historic Increases They Secured In The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Gillibrand's Legislation Formed the Centerpiece of BSCA's Anti-Gun Trafficking Provision; Analysis Shows More Than 1,300 Illegal Guns Seized And More Than 200 Defendants Charged Report Also Analyzes Distribution Of Mental and Behavioral Health Funding; Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood with NYPD Assistant Chief Jason Savino, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Brooklyn District Attor  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Gillibrand's Legislation Formed the Centerpiece of BSCA's Anti-Gun Trafficking Provision; Analysis Shows More Than 1,300 Illegal Guns Seized And More Than 200 Defendants Charged Report Also Analyzes Distribution Of Mental and Behavioral Health Funding Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to unveil her original report analyzing initial successes from the Bipartisan Saf  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Senator Gillibrand Calls For More Than $100 Million in FY24 Federal Funding and Robust Programs Servicing Veterans Living with Disabilities In honor of the International Day of People with Disabilities, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson held a press conference at the Throggs Neck Memorial Post-American Legion to call for support of New York veterans living wit  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: "For the past 12 months, extremist MAGA Republicans have spent countless hours and taxpayer dollars investigating President Biden and his family in a shameless attempt to exact revenge for their Dear Leader, Donald Trump. "Speaker Johnson is now asking his members to walk the plank and endorse a sham 'impeachment inquiry' that has been discredited at every turn. Chairman Comer has repeatedly changed the t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: "Today's Resolution, authored by Representatives Kustoff and Miller and backed by Republican leadership, is just the latest unserious attempt by Republicans to weaponize Jewish pain and the serious problem of antisemitism to score cheap political points. Last week, the Congress recognized that denying the right of Israel to exist as a Jewish state-- the core definition of Zionism -- constitutes antisemitis  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement on Dec. 5, 2023: * * * "Today's Resolution, authored by Representatives Kustoff and Miller and backed by Republican leadership, is just the latest unserious attempt by Republicans to weaponize Jewish pain and the serious problem of antisemitism to score cheap political points. Last week, the Congress recognized that denying the right of Israel to exist as a Jewish state-- the core definition of Zionism -- con  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that following her advocacy the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) launched its J-1 Visa Program in collaboration with New York, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont to make quality healthcare accessible to rural America by easing the visa requirements for nondomestic physicians who trained in the U.S. if they agree to practice in underserved areas. NBRC will rec  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik issued the following statement on the Clinton County Sheriff, Democrat David Favro's testimony regarding the Biden Administration's reckless border security and immigration policies that allow criminals and cartels to thrive across the Northern Border at yesterday's hearing at the House Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology. "I'm grateful for   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C - Today, House Republican Conference Chair and senior member of the Committee on Education & the Workforce Elise Stefanik released the following statement regarding House Republicans announcing an investigation into the University of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Harvard University after their Presidents were unable to condemn antisemitism on their campuses during  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Ranking Member Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), and Education and the Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. Scott (D-VA) introduced the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act which provides opportunities for students and workers looking to gain skills in high-demand  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted to pass legislation she helped introduce, the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act. This legislation brings necessary oversight and transparency to foreign gift reporting requirements to help colleges and universities across the country counter foreign influence and protect our nation's students. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released a statement following BETA Technologies announcement that they will partner with Clinton County on a $41 million expansion to enhance BETA's manufacturing and production facility in Plattsburgh for their cutting-edge aircraft as well as establish a permanent flight test and aircraft delivery center where aircrafts will perform final tests, be painted, and delivered to   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul (R-TX), released the joint statement below following Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo's call for additional funds for the Bureau of Industry and Security--the Department's enforcement arm for e  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C.-- Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) sent a bipartisan letter to the board members of Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of Pennsylvania demanding the immediate dismissal of the three campus presidents and provide an action plan to ensure the protection of Jewish and Israeli students, faculty and community. Ste  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) led a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin urging him to develop a plan to address the national security ramifications of Communist China's interest and investment in seabed mining. In the letter, the lawmakers state, "Under previous U.S. national strategies to address critical mineral supply chain risks dating back to 2019, the Dep  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: COHOES, NY -- Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today cheered historic progress on the City of Cohoes' Floating Solar array, a first-of-its-kind project that will install floating solar panels on the city's reservoir. Tonko has spent years supporting and successfully pushing for funding for this project, including by securing $3 million for the project in early 2022 through the federal Community Project Fun  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) co-chair Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) joined a SEEC roundtable today to highlight the investments of the Inflation Reduction Act and how it is driving exponential growth in our clean energy workforce. During the roundtable, Tonko spoke with two of the attendees, Eric Romero Sr. and Eric Romero Jr., residents of Schenectady, NY and union  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor about fraudulent attempts by extreme MAGA Republicans to censure Representative Jamaal Bowman: JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to this fake, fraudulent and fictitious censure resolution. Proceedings here on the House of Representatives have been a complete and total emb  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced two measures he authored passed out of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and will advance to the House Floor as part of the Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2023. New York's 19th Congressional District is home to natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines that provide energy and heat to communities across the re  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) led seven colleagues in penning a letter to the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) requesting an update on the status of the collection of data on the expansion of plant-based and other alternative protein meal options in schools. Under the FY2023 House Agriculture Appropriations Bill, FNS was directed to collect, analyze, and publish research on the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand delivered a speech on the Senate floor to tell the stories of innocent Israeli victims who were murdered by Hamas and to call for the release of the hostages who are still being held in Gaza by Hamas. ** WATCH GILLIBRAND'S SPEECH ON THE SENATE FLOOR HERE ** *** Original text here: https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/watch-gillibrand-delivers-fl  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Jamaal Bowman Ed.D. (NY-16) and U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Wednesday reintroduced the College Athlete Right to Organize Act (CARO), legislation that affirms college athletes  more