AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following commentary to the New York Post on Jan. 4, 2024: * * * Last week, the New York Post ran an op-ed, authored by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), criticizing the Biden administration's draconian energy restrictions on growing African economies. Chairman McCaul and Congressman Diaz-Balart write this v  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 3, 2024: * * * Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement on the passing of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson: "Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was a giant. As the first person of color and woman to chair the House Science, Technology, and Space Committee, she was pivotal in making historic investments to strengthen our economy and support HBCUs. Before seekin  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: The 'Gun Trafficker Detection Act' Would Require Private Citizens to Report Firearm Theft Within 48 Hours An Estimated 25 Percent of Guns Stolen from Private Citizens Not Reported to Law Enforcement Read the Bill Here Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) in introducing the 'Gun Trafficker Detection Act,' which would  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: The 'Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act' Would Prevent Online Proliferation of Ammunition by Requiring Dealers to Verify Buyers' ID In-Person Read the Bill Here Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) in introducing the 'Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act', which would place safeguards and limitations on the sale  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: Prevalence of 'Ghost Guns,' Firearms Assembled from 'Do-It-Yourself' Gun Making Kits, Increased by Over 1,000 Percent in Five Years Kits and Blueprints to Create Guns Without Serial Numbers are Often Purchased from Unlicensed Sellers, Undetectable by Law Enforcement Lack of Regulation Currently Allows Buyers to Circumvent Background Check Requirements to Obtain Firearms Read the Bill Here Washington, D  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development funding for Springwater-Wayland Emergency Medical Services in Steuben County. They will receive a $50,000 grant and a $162,000 loan to replace an ambulance. "Emergency medical services are essential for saving lives in rural communities, and I am thrilled to announce this signif  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) released her 2023 Year End Report today, which highlights her office's legislative and constituent services accomplishments throughout the past year. "Our office hit the ground running this year, starting off the 118th Congress by introducing 54 bills, cosponsoring 324 pieces of legislation, and returning over $13,000,000 in benefits back to our commu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: In case you missed it last weekend, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), wrote an op-ed for the New York Times about the importance of standing up to hatred, anger, and dangerous rhetoric, especially when it comes from former President Trump and is embraced by millions of his supporters. Key excerpts: "Rot in hell." Those words were part of Donald Trump's Christmas Day message, spewed at his political  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 2, 2024: East Greenbush, N.Y. -- In case you missed it, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik spoke to the New York Post about how Harvard University President Claudine Gay's resignation is just the beginning of a "long overdue" rooting out of the "institutional rot" in higher education. Stefanik reflects on the failure of moral leadership and academic integrity of her alma mater, Harvard, and how the House  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: East Greenbush, N.Y. - In case you missed it, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik spoke to the New York Sun to discuss Harvard University President Claudine Gay's resignation and the self-inflicted "irreparable damage" to Harvard's reputation as the most prestigious higher education institution in the world as well as the ongoing House Education and the Workforce Committee's probe into Harvard that will "uncover   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 2, 2024: East Greenbush, N.Y. -- Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined Fox News' America Reports to discuss the long overdue resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay. View highlights from her interview below: On Claudine Gay's Congressional Testimony: "I say, John, that all three university presidents gave morally bankrupt testimony at the now infamous congressional hearing to a very specific  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 5, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 216,000 in December: The December jobs report exceeded expectations, ending another year of strong and unprecedented job growth under the Biden-Harris Administration. Over the past t  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 31 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I join the people of Texas and the entire House Democratic Caucus family in mourning the loss of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. Affectionately known to many as EBJ, Congresswoman Johnson was a trailblazing icon, transformational public servant and legendary member of the Congressional B  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) issued the following statement in response to recent reports that migrants from the US southern border are now being dropped off at New Jersey train stations: "President Biden's illegal open-border policies and failure to secure our southern border continue to seriously jeopardize our national security and the safety of American citizens as hundreds o  more

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, New Jersey, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2024: Today, January 4, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released a new Congressional Report on New York's proposed Congestion Tax. It's based on a detailed study and analysis of the MTA's announcement this past December with the specifics of their pricing scheme. The Congestion Tax will increase commuter costs, congestion, and cancer-causing pollution in New Jer  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Liberty, NY - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Wednesday, January 10 at the Ronald E Dougherty Legislative Office Building and from noon to 2:00pm on Friday, January 12 at the Jeffersonville Village Hall. During these events, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro's offic  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY - Standing alongside local elected officials and community advocates, U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today released his 2023 Progress Report at his Binghamton District Office. The report included progress Rep. Molinaro has made on advancing bipartisan legislation, constituent service successes, and information on his extensive community engagement program. Rep. Molinaro said, "Government i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: East Greenbush, N.Y. -- House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik released the following statement regarding the resignation of disgraced Harvard University President Claudine Gay. "I will always deliver results. The resignation of Harvard's antisemitic plagiarist president is long overdue. Claudine Gay's morally bankrupt answers to my questions made history as the most viewed Congressional testim  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Senator Says New Rules Will Lower Costs For Thousands Of Seniors Across The State By Capping Total Out Of Pocket Drug Costs At ~$3,300 Inflation Reduction Act, Which Schumer Led To Passage As Majority Leader, Has Already Helped Make Vaccines Free And Deliver $35 Insulin For Those On Medicare - And Now More Is Helping Save Seniors Major $$$ Schumer: Major Shot In The Arm For  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that they secured $1,007,341.99 in federal funding for the City of Rome for repairs to Pinti Field Park, which was damaged by flood waters during Tropical Storm Fred in August of 2021. Immediately following the storm, Senators Schumer and Gillibrand successfully lobbied President Biden to   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that they secured $1,007,341.99 in federal funding for the City of Rome for repairs to Pinti Field Park, which was damaged by flood waters during Tropical Storm Fred in August of 2021. Immediately following the storm, Senators Schumer and Gillibrand successfully lobbied President Biden to approve a major disaster   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Senators Rick Scott and Bob Casey sent a letter to U.S. exchanges, specifically Chair of The New York Stock Exchange Sharon Bowen and Chair and CEO of NASDAQ Adena Friedman, warning of risks to American investors posed by Communist Chinese fast-fashion retailer SHEIN's filing for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO). The senators raise concerns regarding Communist China using slave labor, and unethical business  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: East Greenbush, N.Y. -- Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that following her advocacy, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released over one million dollars in funding to the village of Dolgeville following damage caused from severe storms in October 2019. "I am pleased to announce that following my efforts to secure resources for the town of Dolgevil  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 2, 2024: Eagle Pass, TX - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today and tomorrow is participating in a fact-finding trip at Eagle Pass, Texas, where hundreds of thousands of migrants have crossed illegally into the United States. This trip comes as border officials say they have processed over 300,000 migrants in December, the highest monthly tally on record. During the trip, Rep. Molinaro will visit mi  more