WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Chairman Comer Announces Sanctuary Governors Will Testify on June 12 WASHINGTON--House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced that the governors of Illinois, Minnesota, and New York will testify on June 12, 2025, at a hearing on their states' sanctuary policies that shield   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Introduces the No Subsidies for Gender Transition Procedures Act Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), and Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-2) introduced the No Subsidies for Gender Transition Procedures Act to prohibit taxpayer funding for gender transition procedures covered by Medicaid, Medicare, the Children's Health  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Falmouth, Cumberland Students to Attend US Service Academies, Pingree Announces Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced that the two Maine students she nominated to attend U.S. Service Academies have both been accepted. Falmouth High School senior Samuel Yoon will attend the Air Force Academy in Colorado and Greely High School senior Riley Record will attend the United States Military  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Joins Bipartisan Working Group with Law Enforcement Leaders WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Ahead of National Police Week, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), a member of the Law Enforcement Caucus, joined Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers for the Bipartisan Working Group's meeting with representatives from the National Association of Police Organizations, the Federal   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE DETERMINED TO JAM A RECKLESS AND EXTREME BUDGET DOWN THE THROATS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" Washington, D.C. - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Clark, Ranking Member Boyle, Ranking Member Pallone and Ranking Member Craig after House Democrats filed a discharge petition on the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act to protect th  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Co-Leads Legislation to Ban Non-Essential Helicopters in NYC (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis along with Congressmen Rob Menendez (D-NJ) and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), introduced H.R. 3196, the Improving Helicopter Safety Act, bipartisan legislation that would ban all non-essential helicopter flights within 20 miles of the Statue of Liberty. The bill is cosponsored by   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Leads Push Back on Social Security Staffing and Service Cuts (WASHINGTON, DC) \- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis along with 14 of her Republican colleagues sent a letter to newly confirmed Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Frank Bisignano, detailing concerns regarding potential changes to services provided at local SSA offices, the SSA website, and the SSA 1-800 nu  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, NY Delegation Draft Letter to VA Secretary Collins to Oppose Proposed Staffing Cuts and Budget Changes WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) joined 14 of his Democratic colleagues in the New York Congressional delegation in sending a letter to Secretary Doug Collins of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), to strongly oppose the proposed staffing cuts and budget cha  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG, LAWLER, & FETTERMAN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO RETURN STOLEN SNAP BENEFITS WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Mike Lawler (R-NY), along with U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), introduced the Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act, a bipartisan bill to make sure that people don't go hungry if criminals and fraudsters steal their SNAP benefits. This legislation would allow sta  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. George Latimer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I have been a Member of this body for just over 120 days. It was clear in November that the American people voted for their family economics. They wanted to see lower costs. Mr. Speaker, I am perplexed that this House has yet to vote on any legislation   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I am going to talk about the State and local tax deduction in some detail, but first let me just say generally that what we are talking about is so important. We have so many of our friends on the other side of the aisle who are constantly talking about how   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-California, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 5, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise with my esteemed colleague from Illinois, Representative Darin LaHood, to honor the life and legacy of David "Dave" Gerlach, a dedicated educator, loving husband, father, and grandfather, on the occasion of his passing on March 26, 2025, at the age of 62. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1962, Dave   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER REVEALS: UNDER-THE-RADAR SECTION OF TRUMP'S BUDGET WOULD DECIMATE 5 NORTH COUNTRY AIRPORTS' ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE FEDERAL FUNDING, RISKING THEM LOSING CRITICAL FLIGHTS THAT DRIVE THE LOCAL... Last Week Trump Released Budget Proposal That Would Slash Funding For The Essential Air Service Program By A Whopping 50%, Which Is The Main Federal Funding That Brings Flig  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER WELCOMES CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY OFFICIALS TO WASHINGTON D.C. Schumer: In DC Or Dunkirk, I Will Always Listen To Local Leaders, Fight Hard For Local Priorities And Deliver For Chautauqua County U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer today personally welcomed Chautauqua County leaders to our nation's Capital. Schumer met with County Executive P.J. Wendel, Chairman   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madame President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Madam President, on Newark Airport, for months and now especially this week, Americans flying in and out of Newark Airport have experienced increasing delays and disruptions. Airlines are canceling flights. There is a shortage of air traffic controllers. Th  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * So just a few moments ago, I joined with my Senate Democratic colleagues to stand with a group of small business owners who are living every day--every day--with the wreckage of Donald Trump's economic agenda. And let me tell you, these small business owners   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Stefanik Delivers U.S. Department of Education Investigation into Title IX Violations at Saratoga Springs City School District Washington, D.C. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement after the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights opened a formal investigation into the Saratoga Springs City School District. "After m  more