WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45101) on March 24, 2025, entitled "Congressional Gold Medals: Background, Legislative Process and Issues for Congress" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Senators and Representatives are frequently asked to support or sponsor proposals recognizing historic events and outstanding achievements by individuals or institutions. Among the various forms of rec  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45101) on March 24, 2025, entitled "Congressional Gold Medals - Background, Legislative Process and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Design of Medals Congressional Gold Medal designs vary for each issuance. In general, the authorizing legislation provides that the Secretary of the Treasury "shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Chairman Hill: Our Capital Markets Should Work For Everyone Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a hearing to examine the role of capital markets in fueling economic growth by supporting companies at various stages, while expanding investment opportunities for retail invest  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12531) on March 24, 2025, by American national government analyst Barry J. McMillion. Here are excerpts: * * * Civil Case and Criminal Felony Defendant Filings in U.S. District Courts (2024): Overview and Analysis The Administrative Office of U.S. Courts regularly compiles data related to the workload of the federal courts. This Insight provides a brief overview and analysis of  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman Demands IRS Cease Weaponization of Immigrants' Taxpayer Data Letter Comes After DHS Requested Taxpayer Data to Facilitate Immigration Enforcement Move Would Discourage Immigrants from Filing Taxes, Shrinking Federal Revenues Read the Letter Here (link is external) Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) led a letter alongside Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman S  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman Urges New York State Lawmakers to Reform Discovery Laws in Upcoming Budget CONGRESSMAN DAN GOLDMAN URGES NEW YORK STATE LAWMAKERS TO REFORM DISCOVERY LAWS IN UPCOMING BUDGET Well-Meaning 2019 Reforms Have Led to Spike in Number of Cases Dismissed on Procedural Technicalities, Not Merit Onerous Discovery Requirements Have Hindered Law Enforcement's Ability to Effectivel  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT VETERAN CAREGIVERS As President Trump continues to cut to services for veterans, Morelle legislation would make care more accessible (Washington, D.C.)-- Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of the Veteran Caregiver Re-education, Re-employment, and Retirement (Veteran Caregiver RRR) Act--bipartisan l  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Local High School Students WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that his office is accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition on behalf of New York's 23 rd Congressional District. All high school students living in NY-23 are eligible to submit artwork. The winning artw  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 25, 2025 NAVY General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Connecticut is awarded a not-to-exceed $1,065,310,000 undefinitized contract action modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-24-C-2110) for long lead time material associated with the Virginia-class Block VI submarines. Work will be performed in Sunnyvale, California (30%); Florence, New Jersey (5%); York, Pennsy  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has announced a series of applications regarding the formation, acquisition, and merger of bank holding companies. The notice, published in the Federal Register on March 26, 2025, details multiple proposals from financial institutions seeking approval under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956. These applications involve financial entities in New York, Illinois, and Iowa, and are currently open for public comment. Among the applications  more

ALBANY, New York, March 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces New York Power Authority's First Renewable Energy Project Under Expanded Authority Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) has acquired full ownership of a 20 megawatt (MW) solar energy generation project in the town of Fort Edward in Washington County. The Somers Solar project is the first to be acquired, owned and operated by   more

ALBANY, New York, March 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul, Port Authority and MTA Unveil $160 Million Plan for Faster, More Frequent, More Reliable Q70 Bus Service to Laguardia Airport Governor Kathy Hochul, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today unveiled a $160 million proposal to create faster, more frequent and more reliable service on the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus lin  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated March 7, 2025, from OneBridge Benefits Inc., Buffalo, New York: * * * To: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 509F 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington DC 20201 Attention: HIPAA Security Rule NPRM * * * OneBridge Benefits Inc. ("OneBridge Benefits") appreciates the opportunity to offer comments   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 24, 2025: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Calls for Hearing on Security Breach of U.S. War Plans in Yemen Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today called on Chairman Mast to hold a public committee hearing on the bombshell reporting of senior Trump administration officials communicating U.S. milit  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Smith, Connolly, Himes Demand Answers to Reports that Trump Nat Sec Team Leaked Military Plans Washington, DC - Representatives Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.), Ranking Member of   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Smith, Himes, Krishnamoorthi Release Joint Statement on President Trump's Repeated Annexation Threats WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the House P  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 24, 2025: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Members Meeks, Connolly Sound the Alarm on Rubio's "Triple-Hatted" Appointment and Suspicious, Potentially Unlawful, Disposal of Agency Documents Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Re  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE, partners' rapid response locate suspect at Newark airport attempting to flee the US NEWARK, N.J. - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, assisted by New York/New Jersey Port Authority Police, the United States Customs and Border Protection and Federal Air Marshals Service, located and apprehended a Hungarian national at the Newark Liberty Int  more

NEW YORK, March 26 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Governor Hochul, Port Authority and MTA Unveil $160 Million Plan for Faster, More Frequent, More Reliable Q70 Bus Service to LaGuardia Airport Port Authority Board of Commissioners Set to Approve Funding This Week to Advance Project Recommended by Independent Panel of Transit Experts Project Provides New Bus-Only Lanes to Bypass Traffic Congestion o  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * In Response to Latta Questions, Electric Grid Operators Alert Increased Energy Needs Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5), the Committee on Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Energy Chairman held a hearing named Keeping the Lights On: Examining the State of Regional Grid Reliability. Witnesses included Mr. Manu Asthana, President and Chief Executive Officer, PJM Interconnection, LLC; Ms. Jennifer  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE WILL NOT REST UNTIL THE PAYCHECK FAIRNESS ACT IS THE LAW OF THE LAND" Washington, DC - Today on Equal Pay Day, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro and members of the House Democratic Women's Caucus at a press conference to support the reintroduction of the Paycheck Fairness Act. Leader Jeffries : Good morning, ever  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Working with NPS to Secure New Operator for Aviator Sports Center at Floyd Bennett Field (BROOKLYN, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis released the following statement in response to the recent announcement about the future of the Aviator Sports Center at Brooklyn's Floyd Bennett Field: "We are actively working with National Park Service to identify an operator to take over   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * MICC personnel make a difference supporting Central Command in Iraq JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Mission and Installation Contracting Command contracting professionals redeployed to their home stations after the successful completion of a months-long deployment to Iraq in support of the U.S. Central Command's mission in I  more

NEW YORK, March 26 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * MTA Construction & Development Reports $3 Billion Saved in its First Five Years Annual Strategic Plan Looks Back on Five Years of Transformative Changes to Capital Project Delivery and Charts a Plan for More Savings to Come View 2025 Strategic Plan and 2024 Year in Review View Map of Next 13 Stations Proposed for ADA Upgrades Metropolitan Transportation   more

ALBANY, New York, March 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on SiriusXM's 'Mornings With Zerlina' Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on SiriusXM's "Mornings with Zerlina" with Zerlina Miller. The Governor spoke on her proposal for universal free school meals, the ongoing Budget negotiations and which challenges she is prioritizing from the Trump administration. AUDIO: The Governor's r  more

ALBANY, New York, March 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Recognizes Equal Pay Day and Highlights Efforts to Close the Gender Wage Gap in New York State Governor Kathy Hochul today recognized Equal Pay Day, marking the ongoing struggle against the gender wage gap and pledging to continue the fight for equal pay for all workers in New York State. Equal Pay Day symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in  more

ALBANY, New York, March 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Boosting Accessibility: Governor Hochul Provides More Than $2 Million for Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services to Bolster Technology Resources Statewide Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $2.1 million in awards to 43 faith-based and not-for-profit organizations through the New York State Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services to improve public access to   more

ALBANY, New York, March 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has approved a further postponement of Southside Water Inc.'s proposed rate increase, pushing the effective date to June 1, 2025. This decision, documented in Case 24-W-0420, grants the company additional time for the review of its filing, which initially aimed for a January 1, 2025 implementation. Southside Water had filed tariff amendments on July 12, 2024, seeking to increase its annual revenues by a substanti  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, March 26 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * New York Power Authority, New York State Canal Corporation, and WMHT Public Media Partner to Present 'Reflections on the Erie Canal,' a Multi-Platform Series Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Erie Canal Ten-part video series to premiere April 12th with full length original documentary debuting this fall at World Canals Conference in Buffalo Content highli  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Morelle Statement on President Trump's Continued Assault on American Democracy WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, released the following statement after President Trump issued an executive order that would damage American democracy and restri  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Morelle, Padilla Secure Reversal on Damaging Plan to Close Federal Buildings With Congressional Offices Morelle and Padilla: "We are relieved that GSA and DOGE have heeded our strong objections and reversed course" WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Joe Morelle (N.Y.-25), Ranking Member of the Committee   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Ray Dalio to House GOP: Cut the Budget Deficit to 3% of GDP WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, met with Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) and other Republicans in the House of Representatives to discuss Dalio's research on the history of debt crises and the broader implications of the United State  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Ray Dalio to Meet with Budget Committee Chairman Arrington and GOP Members WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, will be meeting with Republican Members of Congress led by Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) to discuss Dalio's research on the history of debt crises and the broader implications of the United S  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * REPRESENTATIVES MORELLE, CISCOMANI ANNOUNCE BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO SUPPORT VETERAN CAREGIVERS Morelle-led legislation would provide employment assistance and healthcare for family member caregivers of disabled veterans (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R, AZ-6) announced they have introduced the Veteran Caregiver Re-educ  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Urges DNI Gabbard to Investigate CCP Smear Campaign Against Spectrum Pipeline American leadership in spectrum is critical to the security of global telecommunication networks WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sent a letter to the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, ur  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on March 24, 2025: * * * Mr. President, earlier today, The Atlantic magazine released a stunning and alarming report about the accidental leaking of the Trump administration's coordination on classified military operations targeting the Houthis in Yemen. According to the report, a member of the press was somehow added to an unsecured text chain with the Vice President, the Secretary of Defense, the   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on March 24, 2025: * * * Smith, Tenney, and Fischbach legislation stop the unfair targeting of pro-women, pro-child centers Bill to protect crucial services provided by pregnancy care centers unveiled At a Capitol Hill press conference today, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), and Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), flanked by several pregnancy care center advocates and pro-life leaders, unveile  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Democrats' Message Has Gone from Anti-Trump to Anti-America For Immediate Release March 25, 2025 Contact: Taylor Haulsee WASHINGTON -- This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed the alarming rise in far-left violence, Democrats anti-American agenda, and activist judges blocking the Trump agenda in distr  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Democrats' Message Has Gone from Anti-Trump to Anti-America WASHINGTON -- This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed the alarming rise in far-left violence, Democrats anti-American agenda, and activist judges blocking the Trump agenda in district courts nationwide. Watch Speaker Johnson's full remarks here On Democrats i  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Statement from Rep. Nydia Velazquez on the Passing of Rep. Raul Grijalva WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Raul M. Grijalva (D-AZ): "I am devastated by the passing of my dear friend and longtime colleague, Congressman Raul Grijalva. Raul fought a courageous battle against cancer, and his  more

NEW YORK, March 25 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Announces $5.5 Million Investment to Expand Free Swim Lessons to Nearly 18,000 Students, Building Safer, More Affordable City for NYC Families March 25, 2025 Deputy Mayor Jeffrey Roth, Operations: Good morning everyone and welcome. I'm Jeffrey Roth, New York City deputy mayor for Operations. This is my first public event as new deputy mayor and we couldn't have chosen a better locat  more

NEW YORK, March 24 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Participates in Live Interview on News12 and Takes Questions from New Yorkers March 24, 2025 Amanda Bossard: Hello, everyone, and thanks for being with us here on News12, where local matters. I'm Amanda Bossard, and this is Ask the Mayor. It's a pleasure to be back here with you for the next half hour as we give you a unique opportunity to ask New York City Mayor Eric Adams your que  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark, House Democrats Hold Hearing on GOP Plan to Gut Food Assistance for Hungry Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee for a hearing on the Republican scheme to dismantle SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). The hearing featured witnesses who underscored the devastating impacts  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The White House issued the following news on March 24, 2025: * * * More Investment, More Jobs, and More Money in Americans' Pockets Today, Hyundai announced a $20 billion investment in the United States -- including $5.8 billion for a new steel plant in Louisiana, which will create nearly 1,500 jobs. The investment, which builds on Hyundai's pledge earlier this year to "further localize production in the U.S.," is the latest success in President Donald J. Trump's purs  more