WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is highlighting the announcement that President-elect Trump will nominate former Congressman Lee Zeldin of New York to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Rep. Zeldin (pictured at left end of the group) and Rep. Amata on Christmas Eve during CODEL to visit military stationed in the Middle East (file photo) "Lee Zeldin is an A  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan Calls on Trump to Keep Campaign Promise, Immediately Begin Work to Pass SALT Deductibility Act on First Day of Next Congress In letter to Trump and his Transition co-chairs, Ryan pledges to work across party lines to get SALT Deductibility Act, which Ryan is an original cosponsor of, over the finish line Ryan: "I'm taking Trump at his word that he wants to permanently lift the cap, so let  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) announced her office's upcoming mobile office hours for the month of November. During these mobile office hours, constituents can receive one-on-one assistance from members of Tenney's team of expert caseworkers on issues regarding federal agencies such as the Veterans Administration, Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service, or Passport Agency. If yo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: In an adverse electoral climate, House Democrats overperformed the national political environment, re-electing at least 27 of our 31 Frontline incumbents, with one race too close to call, holding four competitive open districts and flipping at least eight Republican-held seats this year. House Democra  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: In an adverse electoral climate, House Democrats overperformed the national political environment, re-electing at least 27 of our 31 Frontline incumbents, with one race too close to call, holding four competitive open districts and flipping at least eight Republican-held seats   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: For over a decade, Congressman Matt Cartwright has been a relentless advocate for the hardworking families of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Matt has been a commonsense voice in Congress who led the charge to lower the high cost of prescription drugs and cap the price of insulin at $35   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: For over a decade, Congressman Matt Cartwright has been a relentless advocate for the hardworking families of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Matt has been a commonsense voice in Congress who led the charge to lower the high cost of prescription drugs and cap the price of insulin at $35 a month for seniors. A f  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Since entering Congress as part of the historic Class of 2018, Susan Wild has been a strong voice and spirited fighter for the people she represents in the Lehigh Valley. As Ranking Member of the House Ethics Committee, Susan has been a tremendous advocate for good governance, bipar  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Since entering Congress as part of the historic Class of 2018, Susan Wild has been a strong voice and spirited fighter for the people she represents in the Lehigh Valley. As Ranking Member of the House Ethics Committee, Susan has been a tremendous advocate for good governance, bipartisanship and making sure   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Throughout the 118th Congress, Representative Yadira Caraveo served Colorado's 8th Congressional District with grit and grace. The daughter of Mexican immigrants, Congresswoman Caraveo made history as Colorado's first Latina Member and has been a principled and courageous leader in   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Throughout the 118th Congress, Representative Yadira Caraveo served Colorado's 8th Congressional District with grit and grace. The daughter of Mexican immigrants, Congresswoman Caraveo made history as Colorado's first Latina Member and has been a principled and courageous leader in the Caucus. Rep. Caraveo   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after news broke of Governor Hochul's intention to unpause congestion pricing. "Governor Hochul's congestion pricing scheme is nothing more than a massive new tax on working families, daily commuters, college students, and local residents who just want to travel within the city they call home. Frankly, this plan amo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after sending a letter, with his Republican House colleagues Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04), and Nick LaLota (NY-01), to President Trump asking for his support in stopping Governor Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing cash grab. This comes on the heels of Governor Hochu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Senators Say Highly Competitive DOT Funding Will Greenlight Port of Oswego Priority Project To Replace Aging Warehouse With New, Climate-Controlled Facility With Easy Access To Rail & Port Allowing For Temperature Sensitive Materials Like Gases For The Semiconductor Industry And Other In Demand Products Schumer, Gillibrand: Full Steam Ahead For Port Of Oswego! U.S. Senate Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer And Hochul Say Funding Will Help Connect Over 60,000 Homes & Businesses In Chautauqua, Orleans, Schoharie, Cayuga, Cortland, Franklin & Sullivan Counties To Build Stronger Broadband Infrastructure Funding For ConnectAll Grants Will Build 1,200+ Miles Of New Public Broadband Infrastructure Funded Through American Rescue Plan Which Schumer Led To Passage In The Senate   more