WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2024: Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) called on the Justice Department to halt federal funding for flawed software that claims to predict where crime will occur, unless it is proven not to discriminate and meets standards for effectiveness and accuracy. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Peter Welch (D-VT), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Edwa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke joined Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) White House Liaison Rep. Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Chair Lois Frankel (FL-22), Vice Chairs Nikema Williams (GA-05) and Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03), and more than 150 House Democratic colleagues in urging the Biden-Harris Administration to protect Americans from the criminalization of their pregnancies and pregnancy o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2024: * * * Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), a senior member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, issued the following statement regarding Committee Chairman Mark Green releasing sham articles of impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. "Lacking any valid evidence, the sham impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas is set to proceed as the latest chapter in House Repu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program is now open with a deadline of March 8, 2024, at 5:00pm EST. "The Assistance for Firefighters Grant program provides local fire departments with critical funding needed to modernize equipment and train members. It is an asset to first responders, as well as the communities they serve," said Congressman Higg  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Lawler, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after news broke of a deadly attack against US troops carried out by Iranian-backed proxies. "I am deeply saddened to see that 3 American service members lost their lives in the line of duty last night, with over two dozen others injured," said Congressman Mike Lawler. "My prayer  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement following the passage of the SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act, H.R. 7160, through the Rules Committee, setting the stage for a floor vote on the critical measure that would provide necessary tax relief to Hudson Valley and New York families. "I was thrilled to see H.R. 7160, the SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act, pass through the Rules   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement following the House's passage of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act with broad bipartisan support. "Over the course of the past year, my fellow New York Republicans and I have been engaging in thoughtful conversations with Republican Leadership on SALT, an expanded child tax credit, and other key New York priorities," said Con  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding the airstrikes in Syria. "Iran and its proxies received a thunderous response this evening to their hundreds of attacks on US troops over the last few months," said Congressman Lawler. "They must be made to understand that for each American life taken, a heavy price will be paid  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Last night Congressman Pat Ryan helped pass the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, landmark legislation that expands the Child Tax Credit, increases the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, and delivers relief for small businesses. In NY-18 alone, 40,000 families with children are expected to benefit from the expanded Child Tax Credit. While this bill does not address critical SA  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) released the following statement after sending a letter with 60 bipartisan colleagues to President Biden urging action to combat Iran's illicit oil trade. The letter, supported by FDD Action, AIPAC, JINSA, and UANI, clearly calls on the Biden Administration to reverse course on their lax sanctions policy, which have resulted in o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement praising the reported movement towards the restoration of power-sharing in Northern Ireland, which Congressman Lawler introduced legislation on last year. "It's been almost two years since the Democratic Unionist Party blocked Sinn Fein from taking office in Northern Ireland," said Congressman   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2024: * * * Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the below statement on the new proposal from the Federal Communications Commission to recognize robocalls made with AI-generated voices as illegal and provide new tools to State Attorneys General to take legal action against bad actors behind voice cloning scams. "Time and time again, countless Americans nationwide are inundated wit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today cosponsored the Protecting Resources Of Taxpayers to Eliminate Childhood Transgender Surgeries (PROTECTS) Act to prohibit federal funds from being used to provide gender transition procedures to minors. This bill was introduced by Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-06). Additional original cosponsors include Representatives Mark Alford (MO-4), Rick Allen (GA-12), Jod  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), member of the Ways and Means Committee, today voted in favor of H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.  This bill passed the House by a vote of 357-70. "The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 is a pro-growth, pro-worker bill which ensures that hardworking Americans, family-owned farms, and small businesses that ha  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today joined Congressman Marc Molinaro (NY-19) and New York State's Republican Congressional Delegation in introducing a Congressional Resolution condemning New York Governor Kathy Hochul for defunding schools across New York State and prioritizing increased funding for migrants. The Governor's budget reduces funding for hundreds of schools across New York State while  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today nominated former President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize for his groundbreaking efforts to foster peace and cooperation between Israel, Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates through the Abraham Accords. In 2020, President Trump negotiated the normalization agreements between Israel, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and Sudan, wh  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: CHC Deputy Chair Adriano Espaillat and Rep. Rob Menendez, who serve as co-chairs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Immigration Task Force, along with Chair Nanette Barragan, announced the CHC Immigration Principles for the second session of the118th Congress. These principles will guide the work of the CHC as the caucus continues its collective efforts to create and promote immigration reform   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to announce her PFAS Accountability Act, legislation that would make it easier for victims of significant PFAS contamination to sue PFAS manufacturers and to be awarded medical monitoring for early detection and treatment of diseases associated with PFAS exposure. PFAS chemicals are widespread contaminants found in a variety of cons  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is demanding answers from USPS regarding its proposed plan to move mail processing operations from the Buffalo Processing and Distribution Center on William Street to Rochester. Gillibrand is concerned that this plan could slow down mail delivery in Western New York and lead to job losses in the local postal workforce. She is calling on USPS to provide more infor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement regarding President Biden's approval of New York State's request for a Major Disaster Declaration: "I am thrilled that President Biden has approved New York State's request for the Major Disaster Declaration in the wake of the life-threatening flooding and historic rainfall in New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley last   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement regarding the attack on U.S. service members by radical Iran-backed militant groups: "Last night, three U.S. service members were killed and many wounded in an attack by radical Iran-backed militant groups. My heart is with the family and friends o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced the Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act, legislation that would strengthen cybersecurity protecting the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sectors. The bill will identify vulnerabilities and improve protective measures of both the government and private groups against cyber threats. Cosponsoring the legislation ar  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) are announcing the introduction of the bipartisan and bicameral Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act. This legislation would authorize The Pines Foundation to establish and maintain a memorial at Fire Island National Seashore to honor the residents of Fire Island who died of AIDS, to be known as the "Fire Island AIDS   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joins Maria Bartiromo on Sunday Morning Futures to discuss the newly released articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the effect the Biden border crisis is having on New York, Extreme Democrats' weaponization of the judicial system to keep President Trump off the ballot, the Biden impeachment   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik lead fellow House Republicans in a roundtable dissent, which featured Sheriff Michael Chapman, Sheriff from Loudoun County, VA & Member of National Sheriff Association, Anne Basham, Founder of the Interparliamentary Taskforce on Human Trafficking & CEO of Ascend Consulting, and Brandon Judd, President of National Border Patrol Council, to highlight and  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined her House colleagues to discuss the Biden border crisis which has created the most pressing humanitarian, national security, and homeland crisis in our nation's history.  Chairwoman Stefanik started off the press conference with a moment of silence to honor the three U.S. service members that bore the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our count  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood with Congressman Jerrold Nadler, New York State Senator Cordell Cleare, New York City Council Member Yusef Salaam, New York State Assemblymember Eddie Gibbs, New York State Assemblymember Rev. Al Taylor, Executive Director of Empire State NORML David Holland, business leaders, and advocates in Harlem to call on the Attorney General and the   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, today applauded the House's overwhelming bipartisan passage of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, legislation that provides American workers, families, farmers, and small businesses much needed tax relief. The bill passed 357 to 70.  Specifically, the legislation restores expired provision  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: (NEW YORK, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today released the following statement calling for the immediate deportation of migrants who were caught on camera assaulting two NYPD officers on Saturday night: "The video released last night capturing the assault of two NYPD officers by a group of illegal migrants in Times Square is infuriating and a horrifying example of why Mayor Adams ne  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today joined House Republican leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Whip Emmer and Chairwoman Stefanik, along with law enforcement partners in a roundtable discussion about the devastating impact of Biden's border crisis and solutions to fix it. Specifically, Malliotakis focused on violent crimes committed by illegal migrants in New York City al  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced the Think DIFFERENTLY Transportation Act was voted out of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and will advance to the House Floor. This bill compels Amtrak to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and builds off Rep. Molinaro's nationally recognized 'Think DIFFERENTLY' initiative, which breaks down barriers   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today released the following statement on his vote to pass the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act: "Working families in Upstate New York are facing an affordability crisis with historic inflation bogging them down. They need tax & inflation relief now. Our bipartisan bill delivers. "First, the bill answers my calls to expand the Child Tax Credit -   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19), Chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, today announced Iva Walsh, owner of Maeve's Place in Phoenicia has accepted his invitation to testify before a House Small Business Committee hearing. The hearing will explore how Congress can help break down employment & entrepreneurial barriers for individuals wit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to push dangerous political stunts, House Democrats are putting People Over Politics to deliver for working families. Leader Jeffries Speaking at Weekly Press Conference JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. House Democrats have made clear from the very   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC'S Morning Joe where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans do nothing for working families and push partisan political stunts, House Democrats are committed to finding bipartisan solutions to deliver for everyday Americans. Mika Brzezinski (left), Joe Scarborough (center), Leader Jeffries (rig  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Weekend with Symone Sanders-Townsend, Alicia Menendez and Michael Steele where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to put people over politics to grow the middle class while extreme MAGA Republicans attack our freedoms and hurt working families. SYMONE SANDERS-TOWNSEND: House Democratic Leader, Congre  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today introduced a Congressional Resolution alongside New York State's Republican Congressional Delegation to urge Governor Kathy Hochul to rescind her 2025 New York State budget. The Governor's budget reduces funding for hundreds of schools across New York State, including over half of all schools in New York's 19th Congressional District, while providing   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY -- U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced Myah Whitney and Addison Neno, sixth graders at Newark Valley Middle School in Tioga County, have been named winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for New York's 19th Congressional District. Myah and Addison's app 'Chatter' is eligible to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and application fees will be waived through the ARTS   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) announced the approval of a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development in the amount of $138,300 to Syracuse University to provide technical assistance and training for water resources management in rural communities. This program will include technical training and individualized assistance for rural communities, focusing on integrated w  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2024: Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) announced his cosponsorship of H.R.5960, the Opportunity to Compete Act. If passed, this bill would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that computerized hiring systems, used by companies with more than 500 employees, properly disclose information pertaining to expected experience level and academic qualifications for jobs posted. F  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2024: U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today introduced the Equal Representation Act to stop the inclusion of illegal immigrants in the count toward congressional district apportionment and the Electoral College map. Congressman Warren Davidson (OH-08) is co-leading this legislation. Currently, illegal immigrants are counted for congressional district apportionment and impact Electo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Representatives Mike Lawler (R, NY-17), Andrew Garbarino (R, NY-2), Anthony D'Esposito (R, NY-4), Nick LaLota (R, NY-1), Marc Molinaro (R, NY-19), Andy Harris (R, MD-1), and Young Kim (R, CA-40) released the following statement after introducing the SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act, H.R.7160, which would increase the SALT cap from $10,000 to $20,000 for married couples - fixing an unfair loophole that c  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer Helped Create This Program Through His CHIPS & Science Law & Fought For Months To Elevate Upstate NY, Personally Calling The Head Of The NSF Multiple Times To Showcase BU's Ability To Spark Battery Industry Growth - Now The BU Led Project Will Receive $15M Now And Up To $160M Over The Next Decade Thanks To Schumer, Binghamton University-Led NENY Project Is A Clear Na  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Bipartisan Undetectable Firearms Act - For The First Time In A Decade Could Expire In One Month - Threatening Safety Of Sporting Events, Concerts, Airports, And More By Making Fully-Plastic Guns -- That Could Slip Through Metal Detectors --Legal Schumer: Keeping Fully-Plastic Undetectable Ghost Guns Illegal Is Commonsense, And Congress Must Act Now To Keep These Deadly Weapon  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: After Tropical Storm Fred In 2021, Wood Brook Culvert On Burgess Street Was Damaged And Needed Improvements To Prevent Future Flooding For Nearby Auburn Neighborhood Senators Helped Secure Major Disaster Declaration Allowing Auburn To Tap Federal Funding For Long-Needed Project To Improve Flood-Prevention Infrastructure Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Are Now Flowing To Strength  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: After Tropical Storm Fred In 2021, Wood Brook Culvert On Burgess Street Was Damaged And Needed Improvements To Prevent Future Flooding For Nearby Auburn Neighborhood Senators Helped Secure Major Disaster Declaration Allowing Auburn To Tap Federal Funding For Long-Needed Project To Improve Flood-Prevention Infrastructure Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Are Now Flowing To Strengthen Flood Protections For A  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) Can Be Serious For Young Children, But The Brand New Potentially Lifesaving Medication Released Last Year For RSV Is Seeing Shortages Across Country, Including Central NY Pediatricians Are The First Line Of Defense In Protecting Kids Against RSV, But Without Adequate And Consistent Vaccine Supply, More Infants Could Get Infected; S  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Today, members of Congress Mike Lawler (R, NY-17), Andrew Garbarino (R, NY-2), Anthony D'Esposito (R, NY-4), Nick LaLota (R, NY-1), Marc Molinaro (R, NY-19), Andy Harris (R, MD-1), Mike Garcia (R, CA-27), and Young Kim (R, CA-40) released the following statement after introducing the SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act, H.R.7160, which would increase the SALT cap from $10,000 to $20,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that following her advocacy, the Northern Border Regional Commission announced $1 million in awards to Paul Smith's College in Paul Smiths, New York.  "I always deliver results for our district which is why I am pleased to announce that following my advocacy on behalf of the application from Paul Smith's College to the Northern Border Regional Commission the college  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement condemning Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin for his dismissive response to questions on his hospitalization and demanding his immediate response to the House Armed Services Committee's request to testify regarding his clear dereliction of duty. "Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's casual dismissal of concerns over his   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement after reports that Harvard University was creating barriers for entry into their Board of Overseers election process. "The very public fall of Harvard continues in disgrace as it has recently come to my attention that Harvard is now inappropriately interfering with the election of the Board of Overseers to block candidates who are not self-sel  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement after an illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic wanted for First Degree Murder in Toronto was arrested in Franklin County, NY-21 by Border Patrol Agents. "I am thankful for the agents and officers who arrested this dangerous criminal and kept him from causing harm to Franklin County residents. Joe Biden's reckless open border and Kathy H  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on the House Committee on Homeland Security's advancement of articles of impeachment for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. "I strongly support Chairman Green and Homeland Security Committee Republicans for taking this important step to hold Secretary Mayorkas accountable for willfully and systemically refusing to co  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement following the passage of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. This bipartisan legislation provides for American families, cuts wasteful spending and delivers pro-growth policy to America's working communities.  "Today, I proudly voted to extend President Trump's pro-growth policies in a critical tax r  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement offering her condolences to the families of the three fallen American soldiers who died in an Iranian-backed attack against U.S. forces in the Middle East and demanding immediate action from the Biden Administration.  "I want to extend my deepest condolences to the families of the three fallen American heroes who died  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik co-led legislation with Congressman Ronny Jackson (R-TX) to halt U.S. money from going to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) following reports that UNRWA employees were directly involved in the October 7, 2023 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. The Uncovering UNRWA's Terrorist Crimes Act would prohibit U.S. taxpayer dollars from going to UNRWA and require a repor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Representatives Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Terri Sewell (D-AL) joined Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jon Tester (D-MT) in introducing the Improving Access to Maternal Health for Military and Dependent Moms Act to ensure service members and their spouses are able to receive proper and sufficient maternity services.  "I am proud to lead the Improving Access to Maternal Health for Military and Dependent Moms  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announces this year's guest lineup for the Sixth Annual Dominicans on the Hill event that will be held live and in-person on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the United States Capitol, Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) Auditorium, in Washington, DC. This year's theme: Dominicans Breaking Barriers, recognizes the notable achievements of individuals, including cabinet   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: With over 130 hostages still being held captive in Gaza, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand delivered her 10th speech on the Senate floor to tell the stories of the innocent hostages who have been held by Hamas for over 100 days. ** WATCH GILLIBRAND'S SPEECH ON THE SENATE FLOOR HERE ** *** Original text here: https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/watch-gillibrand-delivers-10th-floor-spee  more