WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE STANDS UP FOR MEDICAID, FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to protect Medicaid and food assistance programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from the Trump administration's chaotic and dangerous budget cuts. "Instead of lowering costs for working families, the Trump administration and House Republ  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE URGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PRESERVE CRITICAL PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced he has taken action to protect the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) (link is external). Morelle urged U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to preserve--and even expand--the  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy's Statement on Firing of FEMA Administrator "Yesterday, during a House Appropriations Committee Hearing, FEMA Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton said he does not believe it is in the best interest of the American people to eliminate FEMA. Today, he was summarily fired for simply telling the truth. "As Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Mana  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces $128,436 Grant for Wellsville Municipal Airport WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that the Town of Wellsville has been awarded $128,436 by the Department of Transportation for the Wellsville Municipal Airport. Specifically, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded this grant for Wellsville Municipal to conduct a   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Announces FY26 Community Project Funding Submissions Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced the 15 projects she has submitted to the House Appropriations Committee in the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Community Project Funding (CPF) process. The CPF process allows municipalities and non-profits to submit federal funding requests for high-priority commu  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Attends Event at White House to Celebrate Military Mothers Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today joined President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House for a celebration of Military Mothers. Rep Tenney is the mother of U.S. Naval Academy graduate Trey Cleary, who is an active-duty Major in the U.S. Marine Corps. "Thank you to P  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswomen Tenney and Fischbach Reintroduce the MOMS Act Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today alongside Congresswoman Fischbach (MN-7), reintroduced the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act, which will provide critical support to new moms during and after their pregnancy, empower women to choose life, and help them to raise happy, healthy babies. "Being pro-l  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen, Lawler, Fitzpatrick Announce Introduction of Bipartisan Access to Family Building Act of 2025 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) held a press call with Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) to announce the introduction of H.R. 2049 (link is external), the Access to Family Building Act of 2025, which they led alongside Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01). This bipartis  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Sounds Alarm About Trump Administration's Decision To Terminate Program That Helps Prevent Opioid Overdoses In 2024, This Program Distributed Over 280,000 Kits Containing The Opioid Overdose Reversal Medication Naloxone - Often Known As Narcan New York Law Enforcement Has Administered Naloxone Over 12,000 Times Since The Program Began In 2014 Gillibrand: "Terminating A Proven Tool  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Sounds Alarm On Trump Tariffs Set To Make Cost Of Baby Necessities Skyrocket Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference on the impact President Trump's haphazard tariffs on China will have on the availability and cost of essential baby products, including strollers, car seats, and cribs. Over the past weeks, the Trump administration has raised tariffs on   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES BREAKS DOWN THE EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICAN AGENDA IN THE HOUSE Washington, D.C. - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while Rubber Stamp Republicans try to jam through their reckless budget, House Democrats will continue to push back against the scheme to enact the largest cut to Medicaid and food assistanc  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES BREAKS DOWN THE EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICAN AGENDA IN THE HOUSE Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the sycophantic bill put forward by Rubber Stamp Republicans to rename the Gulf of Mexico. JEFFRIES: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I also thank the distinguished gentleman, my good friend from the great state of California, for h  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES HOSTS CAPITOL HILL LISTENING SESSION WITH FAITH LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE NATION WASHINGTON, D.C.--This week, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) hosted 41 faith leaders and clergy members at the Library of Congress for a listening session. Joined by Rep. James Clyburn (SC-06) and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Leader Jeffries held a listening se  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES HOSTS CAPITOL HILL LISTENING SESSION WITH FAITH LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE NATION WASHINGTON, D.C.--This week, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) hosted 41 faith leaders and clergy members at the Library of Congress for a listening session. Joined by Rep. James Clyburn (SC-06) and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Leader Jeffries held a listening session to hear from clergy   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "AMERICA IS NOT DOWN WITH MTG" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the sycophantic bill put forward by Rubber Stamp Republicans to rename the Gulf of Mexico. JEFFRIES: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I also thank the distinguished gentleman, my good friend from the great state of Cali  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON POPE LEO XIV Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, who has made history as the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and I join the world in prayer for the Holy Father's enlightenment, strength and health as we enter this new chapte  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON POPE LEO XIV Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, who has made history as the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and I join the world in prayer for the Holy Father's enlightenment, strength and health as we enter this new chapter. In his final Easter b  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE HOUSE REPUBLICAN MAJORITY HAS BEEN A COMPLETE AND UTTER FAILURE" Washington, D.C. - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while Rubber Stamp Republicans try to jam through their reckless budget, House Democrats will continue to push back against the scheme to enact the largest cut to Medicaid and food assistance in American h  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis, Tannousis Applaud FAA Action to Modernize Newark Airport and Improve Air Traffic Safety (NEW YORK, NY) \- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis and Assemblyman Michael Tannousis released the following statement following U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's announcement regarding updates to airport infrastructure and air traffic controller operations. "We applaud U.S. Transportat  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Statement On Columbia University Protests WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) made the following statement in response to the recent protests at Columbia University: "Vandalism is unacceptable. Occupying university buildings is unacceptable. Interfering with the rights of other students to study in the library is a violation of their rights. Columbia had to act to rem  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * NEW SCHUMER ANALYSIS: TRUMP'S BUDGET PROPOSAL IS ALL-OUT ASSAULT ON FEDERAL PROGRAMS UPSTATE NY RELIES ON MOST, RAISING COSTS FOR SENIORS, FAMILIES, & SMALL BUSINESSES AND SLASHING CRITICAL INVESTMENT... Trump Just Released His "Skinny Budget" Blueprint Of Next Year's Spending - And It Completely Zeroes Out And Slashes Many Of The Programs Most Important To Communities F  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Malliotakis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Support for New Parents and Infants Washington, D.C. \- Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Representative Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) introduced legislation that would reauthorize the Healthy Start program, which provides critical funding for community-based efforts that improve maternal and child health  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 7, 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 rise today in opposition to the Trump administration's illegal power grabs. Through executive orders, the Trump administration continues to circumvent Congress and violate the checks and balances of our three branches of government. He also continu  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Demands Up-or-Down Vote To Protect Medicaid and Food Assistance WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) signed a discharge petition to force a House vote to protect Medicaid and food assistance from Republicans' devasting budget cuts. "The reckless Republican budget has over $1 trillion in cuts to basic essential programs that millions of everyday Ame  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Gillibrand Statement On The GENIUS Act Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement on the GENIUS Act : "I believe it is essential to the future of the U.S. economy and to everyday Americans that we enact strict stablecoin regulations and consumer protections where none currently exist. Over the past few years, I have worked in good faith with Republicans to au  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * YOUNG OP-ED: US has surrendered the seas to China -- here's how to win them back The following column by Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) was originally published by the New York Post on May 7, 2025. By Senator Todd Young A nation's safety and prosperity depends on the strength of its ships. Just ask Xi Jinping. In addition to its powerful navy, China now possesses the world's largest commercial fleet  more