WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Expose Harmful Impact of Reckless Republican Budget on New York City and Working Families BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Today, CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to highlight the impact of the reckless Republican budget on New York City and everyday Americans. Earlier this week, House Republic  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT EVERY AMERICAN'S RIGHT TO VOTE Morelle--along with other members of House Democratic Leadership--will be in Selma, Alabama for the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday this weekend (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, which has jurisdiction over federal elec  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Mourns the Passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement mourning the loss of his colleague Congressman Sylvester Turner, who represented the 18th Congressional District of Texas: "I am extremely saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and colleague, Congressman Sylvester Turner. I deeply   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Lawler Reintroduces Legislation Expanding IVF Access For New York Families Washington, D.C. - 3/5/2025... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler reintroduced the IVF Access and Affordability Act to expand options for families to ease the financial burden of IVF services. This legislation establishes a tax credit of up to $20,000 for individuals and $40,000 for couples filing jointly to help offs  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Releases Statement After President Trump's Joint Address Washington, D.C. --On Tuesday evening, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) released the following statement after President Trump's Joint Address to Congress: "Under the Trump Administration, the American Dream is being renewed. I was honored to be seated on the House floor to hear President Trump's remarks liv  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN SYLVESTER TURNER : March 5, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement regarding the passing of the Honorable Congressman Sylvester Turner of Houston, Texas: "I'm heartbroken to have learned of the passing of m  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney's Statement on President Trump's Historic Joint Address to Congress Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today issued the following statement on President Trump's historic address to the Joint Session of Congress. "It has just been 43 days since President Trump was sworn in, and he has already accomplished more for the American people than any modern Preside  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Senate Judiciary Democrats File Misconduct Complaint Against Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove With New York State Bar March 04, 2025 Requesting a disciplinary investigation into Bove, SJC Dems cite inappropriate conduct by Bove involving the dismissal of charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON GMA: "COSTS ARE GOING TO CONTINUE TO GO UP AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WILL BE HURT" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Good Morning America with George Stephanopoulos where he emphasized that while Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one, he gave no concrete plans in his Joint Session Speech to do so. GEORGE ST  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON GMA: "COSTS ARE GOING TO CONTINUE TO GO UP AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WILL BE HURT" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Good Morning America with George Stephanopoulos where he emphasized that while Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one, he gave no concrete plans in his Joint Session Speech to do so. GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: Let's hear n  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE JOINT ADDRESS Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump delivered one of the most divisive presidential addresses in American history. He did not try to unite the country or speak to the serious economic challenges facing everyday Americans. Instead, President Trump promoted the reckless Re  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE JOINT ADDRESS Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump delivered one of the most divisive presidential addresses in American history. He did not try to unite the country or speak to the serious economic challenges facing everyday Americans. Instead, President Trump promoted the reckless Republican budget that sets   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SYLVESTER TURNER Washington, DC - Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of Congressman Sylvester Turner: The House Democratic Caucus family is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner. Though he was newly elected to the Congress, Rep. Tur  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SYLVESTER TURNER Washington, DC - Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of Congressman Sylvester Turner: The House Democratic Caucus family is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner. Though he was newly elected to the Congress, Rep. Turner had a long and disting  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE LYING TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Brian Tyler Cohen to discuss Donald Trump's address to Congress and the lies and conspiracy theories he peddled throughout. BRIAN TYLER COHEN: Leader Jeffries, thank you so much for joining. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good to s  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE LYING TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Brian Tyler Cohen to discuss Donald Trump's address to Congress and the lies and conspiracy theories he peddled throughout. BRIAN TYLER COHEN: Leader Jeffries, thank you so much for joining. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good to see you. BRIAN TYLER COHE  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE MUST ALWAYS STAND UP FOR OUR VETERANS" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats held a press event with veterans whose lives are being turned upside down by the Trump administration and House Republicans. Leader Jeffries: It is with a heavy heart that we gather here today having received the news that our dear c  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE MUST ALWAYS STAND UP FOR OUR VETERANS" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats held a press event with veterans whose lives are being turned upside down by the Trump administration and House Republicans. Leader Jeffries: It is with a heavy heart that we gather here today having received the news that our dear colleague and tremendous pu  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Statement on President Trump's Joint Address to Congress (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis issued the following statement regarding President Trump's Joint Address to Congress. "In his first 40 days, President Trump secured our border, deported gang members and hardened criminals, delivered $1.7 trillion in private investment, protected women's sports, and secur  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG CALLS FOR HALTING PLANS TO GUT SOCIAL SECURITY; URGES SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICES INCLUDING THOSE IN QUEENS NOT TO BE CLOSED WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today called for the halting of any plan that seeks to gut Social Security including the closing of Social Security offices such as those in her congressional district in Queens. In a letter she and other Members of Congress   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 3, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give my sincere thanks to my Communications Director, DJ Griffin, who recently ended his tenure with my office. A proud graduate of Colgate University, DJ began his Washington, DC career as a Senior Associate Director of Research for the Republican National Committee. The White Plains, New   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy, Sen. Lee Introduce Legislation to Deport the International Criminal Court (ICC) Out of NYC March 5, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON -- Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) have introduced the ICC Out of NYC Act (link is external), legislation that would forbid United Nations properties in New York, NY from being used, leased, or occupied by representatives or employees of the Internat  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Rep. Sewell Introduces the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Ahead of the 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday Washington, D.C. - Today, ahead of the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the historic Selma to Montgomery March, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) led every House Democrat in introducing H.R. 14, the John R. Le  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Chip Roy: Kick International Criminal Court Out of NYC! WASHINGTON -Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) have introduced the ICC Out of NYC Act, legislation that would forbid United Nations properties in New York, NY from being used, leased, or occupied by representatives or employees of the International Criminal Court, which has long worked against America and her allies.   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Statement on President Trump's Historic Joint Address To Congress March 5, 2025 Washington, D.C. - United States Ambassador-Designate to the United Nations Elise Stefanik released the following statement. "In just one month under President Trump, Americans have experienced record results and the renewal of the American Dream with the triumphant return of strong leadership to the Oval Of  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suffolk PBA President Lou Civello To Attend President Trump's Joint Address to Congress as Congressman Nick LaLota's Guest Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-01) announced that he will attend President Donald J. Trump's Address to the Joint Session of Congress, accompanied by his special guest, Lou Civello, President of the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association (PBA). "It is an   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Demands Actions to Restore NOAA Amidst Trump Administration Cuts WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, rebuking the Trump Administration for exacting mass layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Over the last month and a half, some of the hundreds of employees fired from NOAA have expre  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Lambasts Trump for Commodifying the American Dream WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), released the following statement in response to President Trump's Joint Address to Congress. "What we got from that address was lies, lies, and more lies. This Joint Address is supposed to be a moment to meet the American people where they are at -- to outline a strong plan to better thei  more