WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Announces Resolution Condemning Trump Crypto Corruption [WASHINGTON, DC] - Today, following new reporting in the New York Times that a technology company with ties to China and reliant on TikTok intends to purchase as much as $300 million of President Donald Trump's meme coin, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced a resolution condemning Donald Trump's pattern of corrup  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAY OF LIGHT (Rochester, N.Y.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle--Founder and Co-Chair of the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Optics and Photonics Caucus (link is external) --introduced a resolution officially marking May 16 as National Day of Light in the United States. "I founded the Congressional Optics and Photonics Caucus nearly four years ago be  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces $500,000 EPA Grant to Revitalize Communities in Chautauqua County WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) today announced that the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess and plan the cleanup of 21 targeted sites in the Cities of Dunkirk an  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Honors Fallen Police Officers from NY-24 During National Police Week Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) shared remarks on the House floor during National Police Week to honor the lives of two fallen police officers from New York's 24th Congressional District, Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello of the Genesee County Sheriff's Office and Deputy Cailee Campbell of t  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Military Installations from Unauthorized Drones Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 May 15, 2025 Cotton, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Military Installations from Unauthorized Drones Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) today introduced the C  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * DURING "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK," CONGRESSMEN PAT RYAN AND ZACH NUNN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN "MORE FUNDING FOR COPS ACT" During "National Police Week," Congressmen Pat Ryan and Zach Nunn Introduce Bipartisan "More Funding for COPS Act" The bipartisan legislation will double funding for the COPS program specifically to bolster and enhance small and midsized police departments, which are so often left behind a  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Garbarino, Tenney Reintroduce Local Law Enforcement Protection Act to Protect Qualified Immunity WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), alongside bill sponsor Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24), announced the reintroduction of the Local Law Enforcement Protection Act to protect qualified immunity for police officers serving at the state and local levels nationwid  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen, Nadler, Goldman Lead New York Delegation Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy Demanding Answers Regarding the Ongoing Instability at the World Trade Center Health Program WASHINGTON, DC--Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), joined Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) in leading a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy regarding the ong  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Gillibrand, Schumer, Wyden, Sanders, Merkley, Klobuchar Slam Trump Administration's Attacks On Senior Nutrition Programs Now, Republicans Are Trying To Cut Critical Programs That Help Seniors Put Food On The Table, Including Medicaid, Social Services Block Grant, and SNAP U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Ron Wyden   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LaLota Votes to Pass Three Key Bills to Support and Protect Law Enforcement Officers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01) a steadfast advocate for Law Enforcement and a proud son and grandson of Nassau County and NYPD Officers, voted to pass the Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act (link is external), the LEOSA Reform Act (link is external), and the Federal Law  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 16, 2025: * * * Meeks, HFAC Ranking Members Demand Rubio Answer Outstanding Questions & Consult Congress Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today was joined by the House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member and all Subcommittee Ranking Members on a letter to Secretary of Sta  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on May 16, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Connolly, Morelle Warn DOGE to Stay Out of Legislative Branch After Musk's Cronies Attempt to Infiltrate GAO WASHINGTON -- Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. Joe Morelle, Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration, sent a letter  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Adriano Espaillat Leads AI Leadership Roundtable on Equity, Access, and Opportunity Event Marks Latest Installment of AI Forums Hosted by Espaillat WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on the introduction of his bill, H.R. 3210 - the Artificial Intelligence Literacy and Inclusion Act, co-led by Reps. Yvette Clarke (NY-09), and   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 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, on the chip deal, Donald Trump says he is strong on China, but his trip to the Middle East shows, once again, that this is mostly talk with very little substance just like in his recent reduction in tariffs with China. America got almost nothi  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 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, on cartels, well, Donald Trump and our Republican friends love to talk about border security--how they are tough on border security--more than just about anything else. So you can imagine our surprise to read that President Trump is making dea  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 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 on reconciliation and SNAP, so the Republicans' so-called "big, beautiful bill" is one of the most heinous, callous, and cruel proposals we have ever seen. Republicans don't just want to ax healthcare for 14 million Americans, which is go  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 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, this morning, Donald Trump's trade war strikes again. Walmart announced today it plans to raise prices in stores across America because of Donald Trump's tariffs. Here is what Walmart will say on its earnings call: [G]iven the magnitude of t  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Recognizes Small Business Pink Paddock at 20th Anniversary Celebration SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Saratoga Springs Mayor John Safford and State Senator Jim Tedisco to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pink Paddock, a cherished small business located in downtown Saratoga Springs. Chairwoman Stefanik presented the owners who a  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Velazquez Highlights Growing Pressures Facing Franchise Owners Under Trump's Economic Policies WASHINGTON - Today, the House Small Business Committee held a hearing titled "A Small Part in a Big Company: Examining the Power of Franchising in the American Economy." The hearing examined how economic instability and federal poli  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Gillibrand Secures Commitment From Transportation Secretary Not To Cancel Funding For Major Transit Capital Investment Projects At today's Senate Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee hearing on the Department of Transportation's budget, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand secured an on-the-record commitment from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy that he  more