WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: Lag in Background Check Reporting Means Those on Pre-Trial Release Are Oftentimes Still Able to Buy Firearms, Despite Court Prohibition Read the Bill Here Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the 'Preventing Pretrial Gun Purchases Act,' which would address flaws in the background check process and keep firearms out of the hands of individuals that courts determine po  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced a new grant for the Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. in Elmira, NY. This grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) totals $4,065,726 and will support Head Start and Early Head Start programs in the area. "Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide critical early education and developmental support to children from low-i  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan Celebrates the Acceptance of Triplet Brothers to United States Naval Academy Ryan nominated Christopher, Christian, and Jonathan Recinos to the U.S.N.A; all three are at the Naval Academy today for Induction Day The Recinos triplets are graduates of San Miguel Academy in Newburgh NEWBURGH, NY - Today, Congressman Pat Ryan celebrated Newburgh triplets Christopher, Christian, and Jonathan   more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) delivered the following opening statement in a hearing to examine the United States' critical-infrastructure vulnerabilities and the role cyber insurance plays in p  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: Today, House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) delivered the following opening statement on behalf of Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) in a hearing to examine the nation's cybersecurity workforce shortage, solu  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Today, the Supreme Court had the opportunity to make it clear, once and for all, that the EMTALA law protects access to emergency abortions in every state. The right-wing majority chose not to do so. As a result, the lives of women across the country will continue to be at risk. Even with this temporary reprieve, the chaos a  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to try to jam their right-wing ideology down the throats of the American people and play games with our national security, House Democrats will fight to deliver results for hardworking American taxpayers. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good afternoon, everyone. America is at a fork in the  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined members of the Pro-Choice Caucus to mark two years since the disastrous Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning. Let me begin by thanking Representative Diana DeGette and Representative Barbara Lee, our extraordinary co-chairs of the Pro-Choice Caucus, for their leadership and for gathering us h  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) introduced the Texture Positive Act of 2024, which will incentivize educational training in cosmetology schools across the country to increase the number of trained professionals with knowledge of working with textured hair. The term "textured hair" means hair that is coiled, curly, or wavy in its natural state. The textured hair industry in the   more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) is awarding nearly $4.4 million in funding for projects across Upstate New York and the North Country. Grant awardees include: Adirondack Land Trust; North Country Family Health Center, Inc.; The Village of Granville; and Essex Food Hub, Inc. In March 2024, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted for the passa  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on the horrific news of an illegal immigrant raping a 15-year old girl in Albany, New York, after being arrested by border patrol and released due to Joe Biden's failed open border policies. "Joe Biden's heinous failed open border policies have led to violent crimes, rapes, and murders of innocent Americans. This latest horrific news of an ill  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's bipartisan bill, the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act which would enhance the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area to include all of Washington and Saratoga Counties. This would expand opportunities for both counties to participate  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik co-led the introduction of the Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act with Congressman Andy Ogles (R-TN) and Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) John Moolenaar (R-MI) to direct the Biden Administration to re-list Communist China's Ministry of Public Security's (MPS) Institute of Forensic Science on the U.S.'s Bureau of Industry and Se  more