WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust, issued the following news release: * * * Antitrust Subcommittee Ranking Member Nadler's Opening Statement at Hearing on Republican Attacks on Science and Public Health Washington, D.C. (May 14, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitr  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Chairs Walberg, Williams, Babin, and Moolenaar Pen Letters to University Systems on the Risk of Chinese Infiltration Yesterday, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI); Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX); Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin (R-TX); and Select Co  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Calls Out DHS Secretary Noem on Elimination of Domestic Terrorism Prevention Program During Budget Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a Committee on Homeland Security budget hearing, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) condemned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem for the Trump Administration's intent to eliminate critical funding to combat domestic  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Calls for the Department of Justice to Investigate New York State's Unconstitutional Gun Laws Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today penned a letter to the U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the Department of Justice to investigate New York State's infringement of New Yorker's Second Amendment rights. This letter was also signed by Congresswoman Elise  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Reintroduces the Local Law Enforcement Protection Act to Protect Qualified Immunity Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), alongside Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-2), reintroduced the Local Law Enforcement Protection Act to protect qualified immunity for police officers serving at the state and local levels nationwide. This bill solidifies the precedent set  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Demands Answers from Federal Aviation Administration on Newark Airport Chaos During Congressional Hearing WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) demanded answers from the Federal Aviation Administration on the recent chaos at Newark International Airport and the impact of the TRACON N90 relocations during a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing. Gillen e  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Criticizes Trump Administration Policy That Hurts Students Enrolled In Her Cyber Academy Scholarship Program; Program Provides Free College In Exchange For Government Service 24 Universities Across New York State Are Eligible To Host Students Through The Cyber Academy Program Trump Administration Policy Would Deprive Graduates Of The Jobs They Were Promised U.S. Senator Kirsten G  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Slams GOP Proposal To Slash Medicaid Proposal Would Increase Costs, Put Rural Hospitals At Risk Of Closure, Decrease Nursing Home Staffing, And Make It Harder For Kids To Access Care Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference slamming a recent Republican proposal - otherwise known as the reconciliation bill -- that would cause almost 8.6 million American  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Schumer, Wyden, Sanders, Merkley, Klobuchar Slam Trump Administration's Attacks On Senior Nutrition Programs In 2022, Nearly 7 Million Older Americans--Including 13.7 Percent Of Older Americans in New York--Experienced Food Insecurity Now, Republicans Are Trying To Cut Critical Programs That Help Seniors Put Food On The Table, Including Medicaid, Social Services Block Grant, and S  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Introduces Bill to Block Foreign-Gifted Luxury Jet to President Trump Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today introduced legislation to prohibit President Donald J. Trump, or any future president, from accepting a luxury aircraft reportedly offered by the government of Qat  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Jacobs Introduce Joint Resolutions of Disapproval for Trump Administration's Rushed Arms Sales to United Arab Emirates Washington, D.C. - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, today issued the following statement announcing the introd  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler and Gottheimer Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Startup Investment and Protect Demo Days Washington, D.C. - 5/15/25... Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) reintroduced the Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOS) Act, bipartisan legislation to help early-stage companies connect with investors by clarifying federal securities laws and removing unnecessary   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Joins Colleagues in Calling Attention to Haiti's Deepening Crisis Washington, D.C. - 5/15/25... Last week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) and 13 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary Rubio conveying their grave concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Haiti as missionaries, humanitarian aid workers, and countless innocent ci  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON POLICE WEEK Today, Leader Jeffries issued the following statement on Peace Officers Memorial Day: This Police Week and every week, House Democrats are grateful for the hardworking members of law enforcement who put their lives on the line day in and out to protect our communities. In the face of unspeakable tragedy, our nation's police offic  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON POLICE WEEK Today, Leader Jeffries issued the following statement on Peace Officers Memorial Day: This Police Week and every week, House Democrats are grateful for the hardworking members of law enforcement who put their lives on the line day in and out to protect our communities. In the face of unspeakable tragedy, our nation's police officers continually answer the  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE REPUBLICANS HAVE VOTED TO TAKE FOOD OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, SENIORS AND VETERANS" Washington, D.C. - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back against the Republican scheme to enact the largest cut to Medicaid and food assistance in American   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Meeks, Jacobs Introduce Joint Resolutions of Disapproval for Trump Administration's Rushed Arms Sales to United Arab Emirates Washington, DC - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, today issued the following statement  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Joins Capitol Police Officers, Rep. Swalwell to Condemn Trump's Pardons for J6 Rioters and GOP's Complicity During National Police Week Goldman Urged House Republicans to Hang Plaque Honoring Capitol and Metropolitan Police Officers Who Protected Nation's Capital from Insurrectionists See Photos from the Press Conference Here (link is external) Washington D.C. - Congressman Dan  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. George Latimer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 14, 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, President Trump fired the Librarian of Congress just 1 year shy of completing her 10-year term. He also fired the head of the U.S. Copyright Office, replacing them with his former lawyers and current DOJ appointees. While the President may get to appoi  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER REVEALS: TUCKED AWAY IN TRUMP'S TAX BILL IS SECTION TO RIP AWAY $100+ MILLION GRANT FROM BUFFALO FOR BAILEY AVENUE TRANSFORMATION; SCHUMER SAYS 'HELL NO!' TO TAKING $$ FROM BUFFALO TO PAY FOR... Under-The-Radar Section Of Trump's New Bill With Tax Breaks For Billionaires & Corporations, Being Rushed By House Republicans Right Now, Includes Section To Claw Back F  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 14, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, now, there is really nothing--nothing--to celebrate about Republicans' "big, beautiful bill," unless you are a billionaire or an oil company. But for everyone else, this so-called "big, beautiful bill" is, in fact, nothing more than a big fat   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Encourages AG Pam Bondi to Investigate New York State's Unconstitutional Gun Laws Washington, D.C. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY) in urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to launch an immediate investigation into New York State's continued infringement upon the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. This req  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi Meets with NY-03 Mayors Glen Cove, NY - On Monday, Congressman Tom Suozzi met with over 25 mayors from New York's 3rd Congressional District to provide updates on recent developments from Washington, D.C., including the upcoming reconciliation bill, immigration issues, and the SALT (State and Local Tax) deduction. Rep. Suozzi also took the opportunity to hear the mayors' concerns and challeng  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Top Dem Issues Statement on New Staff Report about the Federal Election Commission WASHINGTON - Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued this statement about a new Committee staff report examining the critical need for Federal Election Commission (FEC) reforms to ensure fairness and tra  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Top House Dems Demand All Suspicious Activity Reports Related to Trump Crypto Ventures, Musk PAC, and WinRed Investigation Targets Potential Fraud, Bribery, Campaign Finance Violations, and Predatory and Deceptive Practices Targeting Vulnerable Americans WASHINGTON-- Today, Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, Joe Morelle, and Jamie Raskin  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video and Photos: Rep. Dan Goldman Joins Rep. Kennedy and Gun Violence Advocates to Observe Third Anniversary of Buffalo Tops Supermarket Mass Shooting With Introduction of Body Armor Ban Goldman Co-Sponsors Aaron Salter Jr. Responsible Body Armor Possession Act of 2025, Which Bans Sale of Military Body Armor to Civilians Legislation Named in Honor of Retired Police Lieutenant Salter Jr., Securit  more