WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representatives Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) will hold a press conference to introduce the Americas Act, landmark legislation to secure Western Hemisphere supply chains, "nearshore" jobs and industries from China to the Western Hemisphere, and stem the root causes of migration by lifting up workers and businesses in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. The Pre  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) announced that she will be joined by a recipient of the Affordable Connectivity Program's benefits as her guest at President Biden's State of the Union Address to Congress on Thursday, March 7, 2024. "Every month, more than 1.8 million New York households rely on the ACP to help pay for their internet bill. Truly, the ACP represents one of our  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer Created The Tech Hub Program With Upstate NY In Mind, And Pulled Out All The Stops To Land Designation For Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse Region, And Now With Coalition Officially Submitting For Phase 2 Tech Hub Implementation Funding From His CHIPS & Science Law Schumer Is Going All Out To Land This Funding "NY SMART I-Corridor" Tech Hub Coalition Has Grown To 100+ Part  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced he will be joined by Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar and Columbia County Sheriff Don Krapf for the President's State of the Union Address on Thursday. Sheriff Fred Akshar was elected in 2022 and has over 15 years of experience in law enforcement, starting first with the Chenango County Sheriff's Office and then with the Broome County Sheriff's Office. Sher  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Today, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Nanette Barragan (CA-44) announced her guest for the State of the Union on March 7, 2023, will be Joseph Antonio Cartagena, better known as Fat Joe. A Grammy-nominated artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist from the South Bronx in New York City, Fat Joe is a leader in the fight for real healthcare price transparency, and an ambas  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: More than 25 Percent of Non-Voters Cite Work and School as Reasons for Not Voting Voter Turnout in United States Among Lowest in the World for Established Democracies Read the Bill Here Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo (CA-16) in introducing the Election Day Holiday Act to make Election Day a federal holiday. Making Election Day a federal holiday would give more Americ  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that FeedMore WNY will receive $3,000,000 for their new building as part of H. Res. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. This legislation passed the House yesterday in a vote of 339 to 85. This new 197,700 sq. ft. building will be located in Hamburg and will provide additional space for food intake, logistics, and future in  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced a combined $2,425,850 for projects in Allegany County as part of H. Res. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. This legislation passed the House today in a vote of 339 to 85. As a result, the Town of Friendship will receive $2,000,000 for water system improvements, and Allegany County will receive $425,850 to revamp the coun  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) released the following statement after President Joe Biden's State of the Union address tonight: "Instead of bringing our nation together, President Biden's State of the Union address was nothing more than a divisive campaign speech. He failed to take ownership of his disastrous policies and instead tried to place the blame on House Republicans. "He  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after the government funding deal included a 7-year extension of the Undetectable Firearms Act (UFA). The UFA restricts the manufacture, sale, and possession of firearms with less than 3.7 oz of metal content. It was first introduced after the emergence of firearms that could be undetectable by metal detectors or X-ray machines. The UFA  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after the Supreme Court's unanimous 9-0 decision to restore former President Trump to the ballot in Colorado. "Today's unanimous 9-0 Supreme Court decision upholds the idea that in America, people should decide elections, not the courts," said Congressman Lawler. "Voters will make their voices heard this November one way or the other, b  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced a combined $1,054,354 in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants Program. Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville will receive a total of $278,734, while Erie-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES will receive a grant of $775,620. "Representing rural communities in Western New York and the  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) cosponsored H. R. 751, the Laken Riley Act, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure illegal immigrants charged with a crime are held in police custody. Introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Mike Collins (GA-10), this legislation follows the devastating homicide of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley, whose suspected murderer wa  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today highlighted her 2024 State of the Union guest, Western New Yorker, Anna Corbett. Ryan Corbett, a husband, father, and Western New Yorker has been wrongfully detained by the Taliban since August 10, 2022. Anna has been tirelessly fighting for her husband's release, who is being held in a basement cell without regular access to a bathroom, sunlight, or medical ca  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced the Protect TANF Resources for Families Act to prevent states from misusing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to fill gaps in state budgets Currently, some states are using TANF to finance activities that previously had been state and local responsibilities. As welfare caseloads have dropped, certain states now use available TANF fu  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following statement on March 7, 2024: * * * Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) issued the following statement in response to President Biden's State of the Union Address: "Since Joe Biden took office, inflation has skyrocketed, the border is a dangerous catastrophe, energy costs continue to rise, there is chaos around the world, and our greatest ally in the Middle East has been brutally attacked. Yet, President Biden dared t  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted against the omnibus government funding bill for the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) due to its failure to rein in out of control government spending, cut wasteful and woke programs, and lower costs for hardworking families. This bill passed the House by a vote of 339-85. "With over $34 trillion of national debt and counting, Congress should not   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted against the omnibus government funding bill for the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) due to its failure to rein in out of control government spending, cut wasteful and woke programs, and lower costs for hardworking families. This bill passed the House by a vote of 339-85. "With over $34 trillion of national debt and counting, Congress should not   more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Following a major cyberattack in late February that crippled Change Healthcare, the largest health care payment system in the country, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to put forth a plan to help health care systems navigate this crisis and to prevent attacks   more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) released the following statement and spoke on the House Floor on his vote to pass the Laken Riley Act: "Laken Riley was a 22-year-old nursing student with a bright future. Last month, she was brutally murdered by an undocumented immigrant who entered the country illegally, and was later arrested and released in New York State. "In the wake of this tragedy,  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following statement on March 6, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino voted in favor of H.R. 4366, The Consolidated Appropriations Act, which provides funding for the first six of twelve appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2024. Rep. Garbarino released a statement following his vote: "I am proud to have cast my vote in favor of this critical government funding package. This legislation cuts wasteful spending an  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Following an unprecedented decision by the Alabama Supreme Court that puts access to reproductive health care at risk, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a press conference in New York City to push for the passage of the Access to Family Building Act, legislation that would protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technology (ART). The bill would establish a wom  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that she will bring tennis legend and equal rights advocate Billie Jean King as her guest to President Biden's State of the Union address on Thursday. "Billie Jean King is a trailblazing American icon and a pioneer for gender equality," said Senator Gillibrand. "From her leadership on equal rights and Title IX to her advocacy on behalf  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference ahead of President Biden's State of the Union address to share what she hopes to hear from the president about his major accomplishments over the past year and his vision going forward. Senator Gillibrand is expecting the president to address his historic victories to protect and expand labor rights, his major investments in the nati  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following statement on March 8, 2024: * * * Today, Reps. Yvette D. Clarke, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, and Ayanna Pressley, Co-Chairs of the Haiti Caucus, issued the following on Haiti's State of Emergency and the urgent need for a Multinational Security Support Mission and humanitarian assistance. "The time has come for Prime Minister Ariel Henry to do what is right for the Haitian people. He should not return to Haiti, and he  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY), and Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Chairman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Director Colette Peters and Southern District of New York Assistant U.S. Attorn  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Today, Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) announced a subpoena to compel former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to appear for a deposition on May 24, 2024. On March 25, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued a mandate that forced New York nursing homes and long-term ca  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined her House colleagues ahead of Joe Biden's final State of the Union address to discuss how the American people have been hurt by Joe Biden's failed Far Left policies. Watch her full remarks here. Find her full remarks below. "The American people have spoken. They made clear what we have known for months: President Donald J.   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, on Friday Spectrum News reported that House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik invited Brandon Budlong, a Border Patrol Agent and President of the National Border Patrol Council 2724, as her guest to Joe Biden's State of the Union address. Read the full article below: Spectrum News: Stefanik to bring border patrol agent as State of the Union guest By Tim Williams Re  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, today, the House Judiciary Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government held a hearing on government entities weaponizing financial systems against the American people. Congresswoman Stefanik discussed the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act, which she introduced with Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC), and Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), that would ban the use   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, today, the House Education and the Workforce Committee Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a hearing on the negative impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies and practices on college campuses. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik questioned witnesses about DEI offices at elite universities, including Harvard University, failing to adequately add  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik spoke to Watertown Daily Times and North Country Now following Joe Biden's disastrous State of the Union address where she discussed the failed President's decline and Biden's unwillingness to address Americans' real concerns. Read the full Watertown Daily Times article HERE (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.nny360.com/news/stlawrencecounty/north-  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Fox News' America Reports ahead of Joe Biden's final State of the Union address to discuss how the State of the Union is in crisis because of Biden's failed Far Left open border policies, which House Republicans are fighting to stop. Stefanik also talked about the passage of the Laken Riley Act by the House, which will pr  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) announced his guests for the State of the Union: Huntington native Harrison Li, Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis, and Brittany Alkonis. "I'm honored that Harrison along with LT and Mrs. Alkonis will attend this year's State of the Union as my guests. Since 2016, Harrison Li has been an incredible advocate for his father, Kai Li, who has been wrongfully deta  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County)spoke on the floor of the House to condemn the disturbing rise in antisemitism and antisemitic attacks across the U.S., including on Long Island and college campuses, since the October 7th terrorist attack committed by Hamas. "Since October 7th, America has seen a demonstrable rise in antisemitism on college campuses, where students have been harassed and even assaulted si  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: This week, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus and the Armed Services and Homeland Security Committees, signed on as a cosponsor of H.R. 7372, the bipartisan Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act. This bipartisan legislation requires the president, rather than simply granting him more authority, to secure the U.S. southern border and provides d  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Ahead of National Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) introduced a resolution demanding the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Kai Li of Huntington, NY. "For almost eight years, Kai Li has been wrongfully detained by the Chinese Communist Party. Since then, his son Harrison has been a fierce advocate for his return, but has been stonewalled by mul  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released the following statement after helping to pass legislation to fund the federal government, which included major policy wins and over $150 million in direct federal funding for projects and programs in Suffolk County. "I am proud to have secured millions to support the people of Suffolk County and serious policy wins to support our nation's security. Brookha  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on March 6, 2024: * * * House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement on inviting Kevin Meggett of Bedford Stuyvesant to be his guest for President Joe Biden's 2024 State of the Union Address. "There is no higher responsibility nor greater moral obligation that we have as elected officials than to be there for the people who have served our nation in unifo  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on March 6, 2024: * * * House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement on inviting Kevin Meggett of Bedford Stuyvesant to be his guest for President Joe Biden's 2024 State of the Union Address. "There is no higher responsibility nor greater moral obligation that we have as elected officials than to be there for the people who have served our nation in uniform. It is my honor to invi  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on March 8, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 275,000 in February: Today's February jobs report shows that we continue to make progress toward a healthy economy for hardworking American taxpayers. Under the Biden-Harris administration  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on March 7, 2024: * * * Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after President Biden's 2024 State of the Union Address. Tonight, President Biden delivered a powerful message of unity and a clear vision for the future. Over the last three years, we have made incredible progress, emerging from the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic as the strongest economy   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on March 6, 2024: * * * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the House passed the six-bill appropriations minibus: House Democrats have made clear from the beginning of this Congress that we will seek bipartisan common ground with our Republican colleagues wherever possible and fight Republican extremism whenever necessary. Becau  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on March 6, 2024: * * * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the House passed the six-bill appropriations minibus: House Democrats have made clear from the beginning of this Congress that we will seek bipartisan common ground with our Republican colleagues wherever possible and fight Republican extremism whenever necessary. Because of the work of President   more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on March 8, 2024: * * * Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after President Biden's 2024 State of the Union Address. Last night, President Biden delivered a powerful message of unity and a clear vision for the future. Over the last three years, we have made incredible progress, emerging from the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic as the strongest economy in the world. President   more

WASHINGTON, March 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC'S Morning Joe where he previewed President Biden's State of the Union Address and emphasized that Democrats are committed to putting people over politics, while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to engage in political stunts. Leader Jeffries appearing on MSNBC's Morning Joe WILLIE GEIST: Congressman H  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC'S All In where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans are mired in chaos, dysfunction and extremism, House Democrats and President Biden are moving our nation forward to make life better for the American people. Chris Hayes (left) and Leader Jeffries (right) appearing together on screen CHRI  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he contrasted President Joe Biden's compelling vision for the future with MAGA Republican extremism and chaos. Leader Jeffries Speaking at Weekly Press Conference with three posters (from left, Marjorie Taylor Greene wearing a Make America Great Again hat, George Santos and Lauren Boebert s  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today released the following statement regarding the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, the first tranche of bills to fund the federal government for the remainder of FY24. "Despite having the slimmest majority in recent history and Democrat control over the Senate and White House, House Republicans were able to fulfill our commitment to reduce sp  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) released the following statement in response to President Biden's State of the Union Address: "The rosy picture President Biden painted at tonight's State of the Union is far from the nightmare Americans have been dealing with for the past three years. The reality is under the Biden Administration, our country has become less secure, our citie  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) released the following statement on President Biden's State of the Union Address: "Yes, we must protect Social Security and Medicare. Yes, we must invest in American manufacturers. And yes, we must support unions and working families. "Unfortunately, there's little evidence that these statements are anything more than campaign slogans in an election year.   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills includes $27,625,000 million in federal funding for community development projects in New York's 19th Congressional District as well as numerous policy wins for Upstate New Yorkers. Rep. Molinaro advocated for these funds and has been leading efforts in Congress to get a bipartisan deal that prevents deep c  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) released the following statement reacting to a NY Post article that outlines fears SUNY Binghamton students have with the rising tide of antisemitism on campus: "This new report on Binghamton University unfortunately isn't unique right now. Jewish students at BU and universities across the country are not free to be themselves without fear of bullying, acad  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement on March 4, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) issued the following statement in response to last week's ruling in a Texas Federal Court undermining the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: "Last week, a judge appointed by former President Donald Trump issued an outrageous ruling that eliminates workplace rights granted to Texas state employees under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Th  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: - Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced that New York Governor Kathy Hochul will join as his guest to President Biden's State of the Union Address to Congress on Thursday, March 7. Kathy Hochul is the 57th and first female Governor of New York State. Since being sworn into office in 2021, Governor Hochul has led by establishing a bold vision for New York's future and has spearheade  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Today, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator Elizabeth Warren, and Representative Pramila Jayapal led 24 of their colleagues in a letter to House and Senate Appropriations, urging them to remove language from FY24 Commerce, Science, and Justice (CJS) appropriation bill that blocks the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Antitrust Division from u  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 5 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on March 4, 2024: Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. announced today the appointment of Davidson resident Ben Sheppard to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point this week for the Fall 2024 Semester. Ben Sheppard, a senior at William Amos Hough High School, received personal congratulations from Rep. Adams, in which she informed him of his appointment to the renowned New York institut  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Congressman Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04) today announced that he successfully secured over $15 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) grants to enhance local law enforcement training, fund infrastructure development, and enhance educational resources for Nassau County residents. Indeed, the critical funding was secured as part of the first round of federal appropriations bills that   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following statement: Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the below statement following the favorable reporting of H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, in the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee: "Today's extensive disinformation campaign perpetrated by TikTok at the expense of its users perfectly represents the troubling scale of this app's influence. Despi  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on March 4, 2024: Today, March 4, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) testified during today's public hearing to stand up against New York City and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) cash-grabbing Congestion Tax. A recording of Gottheimer's testimony can be found here. Gottheimer recently released a Congressional Report on New York's proposed Congestion Tax finding that the MT  more

QUEENS, New York, March 5 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) honored the Springfield Gardens Highschool Football Team for winning the NYC Public School Athletic League's (PSAL) Citywide Championship. "I want to congratulate the Golden Eagles once again on their historic win," Rep. Meeks said. "While the odds were stacked against them, their hard work and discipline allowed them to emerge as champions. They serve as an example   more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: This week, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) voted to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, a package of six domestic funding bills focused on helping families and communities across the United States. The investments in the bill will help families with the cost of living, create and sustain good-paying jobs, and help people in need. "As House Democrats continue to put people ove  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Yesterday, on National Slam the Scam Day, Representative Lawler joined his House colleague Andy Kim (D-NJ) along with Senators Ron Wyden, (D-OR), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in introducing the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act to upgrade the security of electronic benefit cards and protect families in need from thieves that have stolen millions worth of essential food be  more

QUEENS, New York, March 5 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 4, 2024: Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) called out the head of the U.S. Postal Service for refusing to speak with her about installing an accessibility ramp at the main entrance of the Jackson Heights Post Office in Queens. Building the ramp has long been a priority to Jackson Heights residents, and Meng has been leading the charge for it since the neighborhood became part of her congre  more

QUEENS, New York, March 1 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, today issued the following statement on the devasting fire in Bangladesh. "My thoughts and prayers are with the victims who were killed and all who were injured during this disastrous fire that erupted in a six-story building in Bangladesh's capital city. "As many are still being tre  more

QUEENS, New York, March 6 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: To bring more attention to the fight to save a key federal program that ensures internet access for many throughout Queens, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that a borough resident who relies on the initiative will be her guest for President Biden's State of the Union address on Thursday night. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which Meng helped to pass through Congress in 2021,  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after securing almost $36 million in Community Project Funding for 17 projects across the 17th District in the bipartisan appropriations package that passed the House today. An 18th project, which would assist with flooding issues in Clarkstown, is expected to be funded in full in the next appropriations package. The $3  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following statement on March 7, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after voting in favor of the bipartisan appropriations package, H.Res.1061, that passed the House 339-85, with all but one member from New York voting in favor of the legislation. The bipartisan appropriations package included a number of major bipartisan wins for New York's 17th District: * Reduced topline federal  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Wednesday, March 13 at the Town of Triangle Town Hall and from noon to 2:00pm on Friday, March 15 at the New Lebanon Town Hall. During these events, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro's office to share comments and   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Leeds, NY - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his office is hosting another in-person workshop for Central Hudson customers. Representatives from Central Hudson will be available at Rep. Molinaro's Leeds District Office on Thursday, March 14 from 1:30pm to 4:00pm to provide customers with personalized assistance. Appointments will be scheduled in 30-minute increments. Customers can make an a  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Today, Representative Nadler voted to finalize $14,392,279 in Community Project Funding that he previously secured for New York's 12th District in the 2024 government spending bills. This funding, included in the first of the appropriations government funding packages, responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in Manhattan. "I am incredibly proud of my work to bring back over   more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) introduced the bipartisan and bicameral Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act of 2024 (DEFIANCE Act). The legislation will create a federal civil right of action for victims of "digital forgery" in which their likeness is created using software, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or any other co  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Today, Congressman Pat Ryan announced the March 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 help with passports to Social Security benefits to flood recovery assistance right in  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Today, Congressman Pat Ryan announced he has secured nearly $17 million in federal funding for community projects that will benefit communities across NY-18 with the House passage of fiscal year 2024 appropriations bills. Among the projects receiving funding are the Boys & Girls Club of Newburgh, the Dutchess County Youth Opportunity Union (YOU), Family Services, Inc. of Poughkeepsie, the Tivol  more

POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, March 5 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 4, 2024: Today, Congressman Pat Ryan joined with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in demanding House Speaker Mike Johnson hold a vote on the bipartisan "FEND Off Fentanyl Act." The bill already passed the Senate in February, but is now getting held up by the chaos and dysfunction that has become commonplace in the House of Representatives under Mike Johnson's leadership; he has failed to even sche  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Today, U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced that he is founding a new congressional caucus, The Clubhouse Caucus. This caucus will serve as a venue with which members of Congress can advocate for improved mental health care through clubhouses, a collection of supportive community centers for individuals with severe mental illness (SMI). These centers provide a comprehensiv  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. John Rose, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) spoke on the House Floor Friday to address the impacts of President Biden's border policies on major cities across the country.  The full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below: Mister Speaker, I, like many Americans, thought when the Governors of Texas and Florida began transporting illegal immigrants to blue cities across the country - change w  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) announced that Dr. Meera Shah will be the Congresswoman's guest to the State of the Union address by President Biden on Thursday. Dr. Shah is a family medicine physician currently serving as the Chief Medical Officer of Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic in New York. "When the Supreme Court overturned Roe, it left many Americans scared about the v  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) voted to finalize $11,196,140 in Community Project Funding that she previously secured for New York's 7th District in the 2024 spending bills. This funding, included in the first of the appropriations government funding packages, responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in Brooklyn and Queens. "I am proud to have secured over  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) announced that, with the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, $20,569,857 was secured for projects, agencies, and initiatives in the 22nd Congressional District of New York. Rep. Williams requested these funds from the House Appropriations Committee, working with local stakeholders to determine what needs throughout the district could be met with congress  more

NEW YORK, March 7 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) announced that he will join a bipartisan group of legislators across America to cosponsor the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 (H.R. 6929), which would appropriate $7 billion to the Affordable Connectivity Fund, funding it through the end of this year. "Over 23 million households nationwide receive the ACP's monthly benefit, 1.7 million of which a  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in response to tonight's State of the Union Address by President Joe Biden: "This evening, President Biden spoke to the American people and our allies around the world during in his State of the Union address highlighting the historic progress we have made during the Biden Administration, and his meaningful vision  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Watch Today's Congressional Hearing Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) welcomed Harlem Globetrotter and International Goodwill Ambassador Bobby "Zorro" Hunter to Washington, DC to offer congressional testimony before the U.S. Natural Resources Committee Federal Lands Subcommittee in support of H.R.6852 - Holcombe Rucker Park Landmark Act, introduced by Espaillat earlier this Congress. T  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: NEW YORK, NY - This week, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will welcome Harlem Globetrotter and International Goodwill Ambassador Bobby "Zorro" Hunter to Washington, DC to offer congressional testimony before the U.S. Natural Resources Committee Federal Lands Subcommittee legislative hearing on Thursday, March 7th. "For nearly a century, the Harlem Globetrotters have served as ambassadors of A  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined his House colleague Greg Landsman (D-OH) along with U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Roger Marshall (R-KS), and Chris Murphy (D-CT) in introducing the STOP CMV Act to raise awareness of congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common virus that can cause birth defects, and to encourage increased screenings of infants for the illness to all  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) stopped House GOP members from reinstating the China Initiative, a Trump-era program created in 2018 that purported to combat espionage but in effect targeted and profiled those of Chinese descent. The Department of Justice ended the program in 2022, after several of the alleged espionage and n  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: Senate Commerce Committee Republicans, led by Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), are expanding their investigation into the housing of illegal aliens at major airports nationwide. Today, senators sent letters to executive director of the New York-New Jersey Port Authority, owner and operator of John F. Kennedy Internation  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: * * * Thanks To Schumer's CHIPS & Science Law, GlobalFoundries Plans To Construct New State-Of-The-Art Fab In Malta Through An Over $12 Billion Public-Private Investment Into Expanding Operations Over The Next 10+ Years, Adding Thousands Of New Good-Paying Manufacturing & Union Construction Jobs Kim Is An Equipment Engineering Technician At GlobalFoundries,  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: * * * UFCW Local One, Which Represents Thousands Of Food and Commercial Workers At Major Upstate Employers Like Tops Supermarket, Gianelli's sausages in Syracuse, & Sahlen's in Buffalo, Were Victims Of A Pension System Collapsed Which Risked The Retirement Of Thousands Across Upstate NY As Schumer's First Major Act As Majority Leader, He Secured Pension Fix  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: * * * Following Radical Alabama Supreme Court Ruling Threatening IVF Care Which Led To Fertility Clinics Shutting Down Services, Schumer Is Pushing To Safeguard & Strengthen IVF Access Across The Country, And Says Stories Like Kate's Are The Reason We Need To Protect Reproductive Freedom Across The Country Schumer: IVF Is Essential For People Like Kate To Ha  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: * * * Schumer Led Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law To Passage With Syracuse's I-81 Transformation At Top Of Mind And Working Alongside Advocates Like Van Robinson To Help Create A More Interconnected, Energized and Equitable Syracuse Schumer: Van Represents The Best Of Syracuse, Who's Work Is Helping Make CNY A National Model For Reconnecting Communities  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that they have secured $3 million for FeedMore WNY in the FY2024 spending bill. The funding will help FeedMore WNY build a new, 197,700-square-foot facility to fight hunger and meet growing need in Western New York. The senators personally secured funding for this project as a congressionally d  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that they have secured $12,751,752 for critical local projects across the Capital Region in the soon-to-pass FY2024 spending bill. The senators personally secured funding for these projects as congressionally directed spending requests. "From investments in critical water system upgrades t  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand revealed that the North Country will receive $16,738,000 in funding from the soon-to-pass bipartisan spending package for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. This funding will provide vital resources for important local projects that address various issues, ranging from upgrading aging water infrastructure to expanding child   more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that they have secured $58,162,535 for critical local projects across the Hudson Valley in the soon-to-pass FY2024 spending bill. This funding will provide critical federal resources for various local projects, including for critical water system upgrades, safer pedestrian crossings, and key  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement after voting to successfully pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act which secures nearly $30M in critical funding for multiple Upstate New York and North Country community projects and provides significant investment into Fort Drum. "I am proud to once again deliver results for Upstate New York and the North Country by passing an appropriati  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement following Joe Biden's disastrous State of the Union address before Congress. Joining Chairwoman Stefanik as her guest to this year's address was Brandon Budlong, Border Patrol Agent and President of the National Border Patrol Council Local 2724. "Joe Biden is a deteriorating president and under his fai  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement after Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx announced that Harvard University's response to the committee's subpoena in relation to its investigation into campus antisemitism was unsatisfactory. "This is more proof that Harvard and the Harvard Corporation Board Members know that they are in deep, deep le  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act, which passed with bipartisan support. This legislation requires Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain illegal immigrants who are charged with theft or burglary following the tragic death of American college student Laken Riley at the hands of an illegal immigrant. "Due to Joe Biden's reckless open border policies, L  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released a statement after Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) issued a subpoena for former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to appear before the committee for a deposition on May 24, 2024. "Promises made. Promises kept. The day of reckoning has finally arrived for disgraced Former Governor Andrew Cuomo as he must answer for his  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Trump v. Anderson. "Today's unanimous 9-0 Supreme Court decision is a victory for the American people, the Constitution, and our Republic. As I have said since the start, extreme Democrats will shred the Constitution in order to prevent the American people from exercising their constitut  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY - Local officials across Upstate New York thanked U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) for voting today to pass bipartisan Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills, which included $27,625,000 for community development projects in New York's 19th Congressional District. Rep. Molinaro advocated for these funds, which will improve roadways and water infrastructure, provide housing to veterans, expand m  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Today, Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) announced a subpoena to compel former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to appear for a deposition on May 24, 2024. On March 25, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued a mandate that forced New York nursing homes and long-term care facilities to admit or re-admit potentially contagious and untested COVID-19 patients. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: With Governor Hochul travelling to DC today to attend the State of the Union, U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today requested a meeting with the Governor on the border crisis and New York's sanctuary state policies: "Right now, Governor Hochul's supposed silver bullet to the border crisis is a bill that has not even passed Chuck Schumer's Senate. In the House, I've taken action, voting 12 months ago to pa  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined fellow Senate Commerce Committee Republicans in pushing for more answers about the housing of illegal aliens at major airports nationwide. The senators sent letters to the executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), and the interim chief executive officer of the Massachusetts Port Author  more