WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Introduces Amendments to Protect Medicaid Access and Community Health Centers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) submitted two amendments to the House Republicans' budget reconciliation bill to safeguard New York's healthcare system and ensure continued access to essential services Western New Yorkers rely upon. Kennedy's first amendment would have prevente  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Introduces Bill to Save Taxpayers, Promote Infrastructure Development, and Increase Jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) introduced the Infrastructure Expansion Act, which would reform New York's antiquated liability law on federally funded projects, reduce taxpayer costs, and promote more construction and jobs in our state. This legislatio  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Introduces Amendment to Reconciliation Package That Would Restore Full SALT Deduction; Fulfill President's Promise to "Get SALT Back" WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) introduced an amendment to House Republicans' reconciliation package that would eliminate any limitation on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction, which was capped at $10,000 as part of the 2017 GOP t  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Testifies Before Rules Committee on SALT Cap Repeal Amendment WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) testified in front of the House Rules Committee on her amendment to fully repeal the cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction. Gillen's amendment would cut taxes for hardworking families on Long Island. Below is a copy of her remarks as prepared for delivery.Watch the  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen, Garbarino Urge House Appropriations Leaders to Increase Funding for DOJ State Criminal Alien Assistance Program "Enforcing our nation's immigration laws is a core responsibility of the federal government. We respectfully request that Congress continue to provide these critical resources to local jurisdictions by increasing funding for the SCAAP program in FY2026," wrote the Representatives. "  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Legislation That Would Make Childbirth Free For Families With Private Insurance Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference to discuss her Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act, bipartisan legislation that would require insurance companies to fully cover the costs associated with childbirth, including labor and delivery and prenatal, n  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES RESPONSE TO TRUMP'S STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump promised to love and cherish Medicaid. Instead, his One Big Ugly Bill represents the largest healthcare cut in our country's history. Millions of people will lose their Medicaid coverage and hardworking American taxpayers will be forced t  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF REP. GERRY CONNOLLY Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Democratic Caucus, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the country have lost a hardworking, humble and honorable public servant with the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly. For more than three decades, Gerry relentlessly defen  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF REP. GERRY CONNOLLY Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Democratic Caucus, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the country have lost a hardworking, humble and honorable public servant with the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly. For more than three decades, Gerry relentlessly defended our democracy on the O  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Statement on Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Washington, DC - Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) released a statement following reports (link is external) of the Israeli government blocking humanitarian assistance from entering Gaza. "Israel's blockade of food and humanitarian assistance to Gaza is in violation of international law. Another 14,000  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Lee, Durbin, Graham Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Combat Non-Consensual, Sexually Explicit Deepfake Imagery Washington, D.C. \- Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) alongside Representative Laurel Lee (FL-15), Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), reintroduced the Disrupt Explicit Forgeds and Non-Consensual Edits Act  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 20, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY RELATING TO THE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS UNDER THE BANK MERGER ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S.J. RES. 31, PROVIDIN  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 20, 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 to recognize Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. There are 25 million Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the U.S., representing the fastest growing racial group in the country. We hav  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Gillibrand And Schumer, Rep. Torres Statement On United States Consumer Product Safety Commission Vote To Withdraw E-Bike Safety Proposed Rulemaking Today, United States Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer, along with Congressman Ritchie Torres, released the following statement on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) decision to withdraw the notice of proposed  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Supports DOJ Investigation into Disgraced Former Governor Andrew Cuomo WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: "This is a long-awaited and important step for much-needed accountability for New Yorkers. The Department of Justice investigation of disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo for his fatal nursing home execu  more