WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy introduced the Veto Your Visas Act, which would revoke the student visas of those involved in an activity in support of any Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), including Hamas. "We will not stand for the chaos and antisemitic violence across our campuses and cities, like the riots at Columbia University early this year and our nation's capital yesterday," said Congr  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that Chautauqua County will receive a federal grant of $23,243 for the Jamestown Airport as part of the FY24 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This grant will fund the acquisition of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (fire suppressant) input-based testing equipment. "I've always been an advocate for the safety   more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that Chemung Country will receive a substantial grant of $479,291 for the Elmira Corning Regional Airport as part of the FY24 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This critical funding will be utilized to update the existing airport layout plan with a comprehensive master plan narrative and to update the pa  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan Opens Application Window for U.S. Service Academy Nominations Ryan, the first West Point graduate to represent the USMA in Congress, will accept applications for nominations to U.S. Service Academies' class of 2029 until November 1, 2024 Today, Congressman Pat Ryan announced that his office is now accepting applications for nominations to United States Service Academies' class of 2029. R  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Without Congressional Action, The WTCHP Will Have To Start Turning Away First Responders And Survivors And Cut Back Access To Care By 2028 Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Representatives Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY), and Dan Goldman (D-NY) held a press conference with advocates and survivors to introduce the 9  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik spoke on the House Floor about her resolution to condemn Kamala Harris for her role as Joe Biden's open border czar and their failed policies which have created the most catastrophic open border crisis in history. Watch her full remarks here. View a transcript of her remarks below: "I rise to condemn Vice President Kamala Harris for her fail  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Langworthy issued the following statement after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress: "Today, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a deeply moving and inspirational address to a joint session of Congress, highlighting the vital importance of our alliance in the fight for civilization. When we stand with Israel, we stand against the terrorist   more

WASHINGTON, July 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on July 24, 2024: * * * Sonya Massey was a loving mother, wonderful cook and God-fearing woman who should be alive today.  Like many Americans, she called 911 for help when she feared for her safety. Instead of upholding his duty to protect and serve, a responding officer fatally shot Sonya in what appears to be the excessive use of force by someone with a very checkered history.  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on July 25, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Defacing public property, desecrating the American flag, threatening Jews with violence and promoting terrorist groups like Hamas is not acceptable under any circumstance. There is a difference between lawful expression and disorderly conduct. Anyone who violates the law must be hel  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that while extreme MAGA Republicans have accomplished nothing for hardworking American taxpayers, Democrats will continue to extend the hand of partnership and put People Over Politics. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. Joe Biden is a patriotic American, a heroic Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50), and U.S. Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced the Employer Participation in Repayment Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation that will continue allowing students and college graduates to receive tax-free reimbursement for necessary expenses to pursue higher education.Currently, Section 127 allows emp  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives to draw attention to the pervasive issue of deepfake pornography and his legislation--the Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act--to create civil and criminal penalties for those who engage in this abhorrent conduct. His remarks will appear in the Congressional Record, and the transcript is   more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle led a bipartisan group of colleagues in delivering remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives to draw attention to the pervasive issue of deepfake pornography and Morelle's legislation--the Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act--to create civil and criminal penalties for those who engage in this abhorrent conduct. Their remarks will appear in  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following statement on July 25, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement in response to New York Governor Kathy Hochul's disparaging comments about New York's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), in which she said the program had become a "racket." Congressman Lawler sent a letter to Governor Hochul earlier this week urging the reversal of changes to the CDPAP in the Gover  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) introduced the Ensuring Health in SNAP Act of 2024. The bill will allow states to ban the use of supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits for the purchase of soft drinks, candy, ice cream, and prepared desserts such as cake, pies, cookies, and similar products. States like New York, Minnesota, and Maine have previously tried to implement these refo  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: NEW YORK, NY On Friday, July 26th at 12:00 p.m. (EDT), Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), joined by environmental justice advocates, will host his annual waterway tour to assess environmental concerns and challenges along the Harlem River corridors. This year marks Rep. Espaillat's third year to host the tour in collaboration with the Bronx and Harlem River Watersheds Urban Waters Federal Part  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: Today, Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after introducing the PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2024 with co-leads Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23). There are over 30 cosponsors of the legislation, and Senator Tom Cotton (AR) is carrying a Senate companion bill. The PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountabil  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer Helped Create AFG & SAFER Programs Which Help Equip & Staff Upstate NY Fire Departments Schumer, Gillibrand: New Fed $$ Will Keep Upstate Firefighters Prepared To Take On Any Emergency U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $665,310.24 in federal funding for fire departments across Upstate New York. The funding   more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's resolution condemning Kamala Harris' role as Joe Biden's "Border czar" which has led to the most catastrophic open border crisis in history passed on the House Floor with bipartisan support. "Today my resolution condemning Kamala Harris for her role as Joe Biden's open border czar passed the House. Let me be clear: Harris and every elected Democrat owns this historic borde  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following the House passage of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025. "I am proud to vote for the FY25 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill which will deliver millions in funding for community and infrastructure projects across New York's 21st Congressional District in  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today announced the introduction of their Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act, bipartisan legislation that would protect the public from poor indoor air quality (IAQ). While progress has been made to address outdoor air pollution, efforts on indoor air quality have been largely unacknowledged and underfunded. Despite this lack of action   more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today welcomed Rabbi Levi Slonim from Binghamton as he offered the opening prayer for the U.S. House of Representatives. Rabbi Slonim's opening prayer can be viewed here. Rep. Molinaro's remarks, as prepared for delivery, can be found below and viewed here. It's truly a high honor to have Rabbi Levi Slonim as our guest chaplain today. Rabbi Slonim co-directs Chabad Downtown i  more