U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Saturday June 29, 2024 ( 18 items ) |
Congressman Bowman's Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision to Criminalize Unhoused Individuals
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-New York, issued the following statement on June 28, 2024:
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Today, the Supreme Court of the United States decided (6-3) to criminalize unhoused people in Grants Pass v. Johnson.
Congressman Jamaal Bowman released the following statement in response:
"It is absolutely disgusting that in the wealthiest nation in the world, our government would rather criminalize homelessness instead of providing everyone with dignified housing. Any effort to cr
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Congresswoman Tenney Votes to Pass Three Appropriations Bills to Strengthen Our National Security and Secure Our Borders
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) voted in favor of three appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2025 to strengthen our national security and secure our borders.
H.R. 8752, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act; H.R. 8771, the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act; and H.R. 8774, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, all passed the Hous
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House Democratic Leader Jeffries: Joint Leadership Issue Statement On Congressman Jamaal Bowman
WASHINGTON, June 29 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 28, 2024:
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement on Congressman Jamaal Bowman:
From his first days in the Congress, Representative Jamaal Bowman has been a passionate and dedicated champion for everyday Americans, working hard to make a difference for historically disadvantaged communities. Ne
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ICYMI: Stefanik Joins Fox Business To Discuss Rallying Behind President Trump, The Catastrophic Humanitarian Crisis Created By Joe Biden's Border Crisis, and More
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
Atlanta, GA - In case you missed it, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Fox Business' The Bottom Line with Dagen McDowell and Sean Duffy, from Atlanta ahead of the first presidential debate, to discuss the catastrophic humanitarian crisis created by Joe Biden's failed Far Left Democrat open borders and the need to return to President Trump's peace through strength policies.
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ICYMI: Stefanik Joins Hannity Following Debate To Discuss Biden Being Mentally Unfit And The Need To Return To President Trump's Successful America First Agenda
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
Atlanta, GA - In case you missed it, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined her colleague, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, on Fox News' Hannity to discuss Joe Biden being mentally unfit to be President following his disastrous debate performance, the need for more transparency on Special Counsel Robert Hur's bombshell report, and calling on a return to the strength and
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In Light Of States Across The Country Passing Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation, Gillibrand Introduces Legislation To Outlaw Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Couples Looking To Adopt, Protect LGBTQ+ Youth In Foster Care
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
In light of states across the country passing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced legislation to ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ couples looking to adopt and protect LGBTQ+ children in the foster care system. The John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act would prohibit discrimination by federally funded child welfare agencies against individuals and couples on the
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Leader Jeffries Issues Statement On Moyle V. U.S. & Idaho V. U.S.
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on June 27, 2024:
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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. E
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Leader Jeffries: 'Extreme MAGA Republicans Want To Criminalize Abortion Care, Impose a Nationwide Ban, Restrict Access To IVF & Contraception'
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024:
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 after
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Leader Jeffries: 'Reproductive Freedom Is Under Assault Throughout America'
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024:
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 speaking on the East Capitol Steps behind a sign reading 'Reproductive Freedom Now.' Behind him are members of the House Democratic Caucus
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Markey, Van Hollen, Meng Commend FCC's Plan to Vote to Modernize E-Rate Program
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06) released the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced its plan to vote at its July meeting on rul
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RANKING MEMBERS NADLER, CORREA STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO SUPREME COURT'S DECISION OVERTURNING CHEVRON DEFERENCE
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following statement on June 28, 2024, with Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York:
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In response to the Supreme Court's decision today in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless v. Department of Commerce, which overturned the decades-old precedent of deference toward federal agency decision-making that the Court announced in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jerrol
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Rep. Gaetz Demands Answers From Miami Federal Court About Targeting of Judge Aileen Cannon in Trump Classified-Document Case
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024:
Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) sent an oversight request to Cecilia Altonaga, the Chief Judge of the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Florida, in response to a report of potential unethical pressure brought upon Judge Aileen Cannon, who is presiding over President Donald Trump's classified-documents case.
Last week, the New York Times reported that two judges, i
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Reps. Lawler, Burchett, Moskowitz, Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Defending IDF Against UN Condemnation
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024:
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joined Congressmen Tim Burchett (R-TN-02), Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23), and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05) in introducing H.Res. 1323, which rejects the United Nations' decision to place the Israel Defense Force (IDF) on a list of child's rights abusers.
"Once again the UN is revealing itself for the cesspool of antisemitism it really is," said Congressman
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Stefanik Statement on Fischer v. United States
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of Joseph Fischer. "The American people understand that Joe Biden's Department of Justice has been illegally and unconstitutionally weaponized against President Trump and Trump supporters across America. Today's Supreme Court ruling is an important decision that will work to stop the unprecedente
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Stefanik Statement on The Supreme Court's Decision To Restore Power Back To The American People
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo:
"I applaud the Supreme Court decision overturning a decades-long unconstitutional ruling that handed over unprecedented powers to unelected bureaucrats. Today, decision-making powers were rightfully returned to lawmakers who answer to the American people, as the
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Stefanik Votes to Pass Appropriations Bill Securing Millions for Fort Drum, AFRL-Rome, and the Upstate New York Ecosystem
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted to pass the FY25 Defense Appropriations Act which secures hundreds of millions of dollars to support Upstate New York and the North Country's defense innovation efforts. Specifically, this legislation contains over $360 million for Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) - Rome to advance their quantum computing, and counter-UAS technology. Additionally, this bill secures i
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Stefanik Votes to Pass Appropriations Bill that Delivers Funding for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted to pass the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for FY25 which secures $50 million in funding for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission to preserve and protect Lake Champlain in the North Country. The legislation also allocates funding to help our ally Israel as it continues to fight against terrorist attacks, fully funds the Countering
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Stefanik Votes to Pass Homeland Security Appropriations Bill to Secure Northern and Southern Borders
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted to pass the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act to secure our Northern and Southern Borders and provide our hardworking Border Patrol Agents with improved technology and resources necessary to safeguard our borders.
"During my recent visit to the Northern Border in Champlain, New York, I saw firsthand how our brave Border Patrol agents and CBP offi
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