WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced the bicameral American Renewable Energy Act (AREA), legislation to establish a 70% renewable energy resource standard by 2034 and up to 100% by 2044 to drastically reduce emissions, decrease pollution, and promote community resilience. In order to achieve this goal, AREA prioritizes the develo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement regarding Federal Communication Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel's announcement of her intention to depart the FCC on January 20, 2025: "Working alongside Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel throughout her distinguished and exceptional tenure at the FCC was a true privilege. At this consequential time in our nation's history,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: The 'Security Clearance Review Act' Would Codify FBI's Role in Conducting Background Check Investigations for Executive Office of the President Employees Recent Reports Suggest President-Elect Trump Intends to Bypass Traditional Security Clearance Background Checks Read the Bill Here(link is external) Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congressmen Don Beyer (VA-08) and Ted Lieu (CA-36) in introduc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced her bill, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 219-184. Additional cosponsors of this legislation include Representatives David Kustoff (TN-8), Brad Schneider (IL-10), and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11). H.R. 9495, amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax de  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Two years ago, Rep. Mary Peltola made history as the first Alaska Native ever elected to the United States Congress. Every day since then, Mary has kept hardworking Alaskans and "Fish, Family, Freedom" at the center of all she has accomplished in the People's House. From securi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Two years ago, Rep. Mary Peltola made history as the first Alaska Native ever elected to the United States Congress. Every day since then, Mary has kept hardworking Alaskans and "Fish, Family, Freedom" at the center of all she has accomplished in the People's House. From securing historic renewable en  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today released the following statement on the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, H.R. 9495. "After receiving overwhelming outreach from a wide spectrum of constituents, community groups, labor unions, and nonprofit organizations in Queens, and listening to their urgent concerns about the impact this legislation could have under the incoming administra  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Over $25,000 in assistance to help keep officers safe in the line of duty * * * Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced Brighton, Brockport, Gates, Greece, and Irondequoit Police Departments will receive federal dollars to help offset the cost of purchasing body armor. Named for the former U.S. Senator from Vermont, the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program aw  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), along with co-lead Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA-32), have introduced a House Resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of mutual funds. This bipartisan resolution celebrates the vital role mutual funds have played in empowering Americans to build financial security through diversified investment opportunities. "Mutual funds have made it possible for hardw  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: LIVINGSTON, NJ Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement regarding New York's congestion pricing plan: "This plan is a tax on New Jersey families meant to force New Jerseyans to pay for MTA upgrades all without getting a cent back for NJ TRANSIT. Make no mistake: New Jersey will not sit back and take it quietly as New York uses our commuters as a meal ticket for the MTA.   more