Monday - June 30, 2025
U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Saturday June 28, 2025 ( 19 items )  

Congressman Langworthy's Statement on 6-3 Supreme Court Ruling Limiting Nationwide Injunctions
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy's Statement on 6-3 Supreme Court Ruling Limiting Nationwide Injunctions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Langworthy released the following statement: "Today is a monumental victory for the Constitution, for common sense, and for the American people. The Supreme Court has finally slammed the brakes on the outrageous practice of a single activist judge derailing the  more

Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Censure Resolution against Representative Andy Ogles for Anti-Immigrant Remarks
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Censure Resolution against Representative Andy Ogles for Anti-Immigrant Remarks * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced a Censure Resolution against Representative Andy Ogles (TN-05) over his racist, bigoted, anti-immigrant tirade this week after Zohran Mamdani, a South-Asian immigrant from Uganda, won the first round of the New Y  more

Congresswoman Tenney Demands Answers from Governor Hochul on Sanctuary State Policies and Costs to New Yorkers
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Demands Answers from Governor Hochul on Sanctuary State Policies and Costs to New Yorkers * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul demanding answers to critical questions she failed to address during her recent testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. On June 12, 2025, the Oversight   more

Jayapal Statement on Racist Attacks on Zohran Mamdani
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Statement on Racist Attacks on Zohran Mamdani * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) is today releasing the following statement regarding a barrage of racist, anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant, and xenophobic attacks against the Democratic Nominee for Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, including from sitting Members of Congress. "There has been an outpouring of disg  more

LaLota Votes to Condemn Antisemitic Terror Attack in Boulder
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LaLota Votes to Condemn Antisemitic Terror Attack in Boulder * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Nick LaLota (Suffolk County-NY) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.Res. 488 (link is external), a bipartisan resolution condemning the June 1, 2025, antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado. "Ours is a nation founded on religious freedom and tolerance. Any attack motivat  more

Lawler Joins Krishnamoorthi to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Mental Health Services for Children In Schools
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Joins Krishnamoorthi to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Mental Health Services for Children In Schools * Washington, D.C -- 6/26/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler joined Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) in introducing the Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act, bipartisan legislation with the goal of aiding schools in connecting students with the mental he  more

Lawler, Hill, Gottheimer, Kean Jr., and Moskowitz Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Countries That Wrongfully Detain Americans
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler, Hill, Gottheimer, Kean Jr., and Moskowitz Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Countries That Wrongfully Detain Americans * Washington, D.C -- 6/27/25... This week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), French Hill (AR-02), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07), and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) introduced the Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025, which would create a designation for countries or non  more

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE SUPREME COURT'S BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP DECISION
WASHINGTON, June 27 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE SUPREME COURT'S BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP DECISION * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Supreme Court has recklessly limited the ability of federal district courts to issue nationwide injunctions. However, the judicial fight to protect birthright citizenship is alive and well. Every chi  more

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE SUPREME COURT'S BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP DECISION
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE SUPREME COURT'S BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP DECISION * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Supreme Court has recklessly limited the ability of federal district courts to issue nationwide injunctions. However, the judicial fight to protect birthright citizenship is alive and well. Every child born in the United Stat  more

Malliotakis Leads Push to Eliminate Burdensome IRS Paperwork for Online Sellers
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Leads Push to Eliminate Burdensome IRS Paperwork for Online Sellers * (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - This week, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) renewed her call to eliminate the burdensome paperwork for online sellers earning at least $600. As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, she is actively working to cut red tape and protect casual sellers from unnecessary and exce  more

Meeks Statement on Peace Deal Between DRC and Rwanda
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 27, 2025: * * * Meeks Statement on Peace Deal Between DRC and Rwanda Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the signing of a peace deal between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda: "I welcome today's announcement of a peace deal   more

Meeks, Smith, Himes Respond to Overdue Iran Briefing
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 27, 2025: * * * Meeks, Smith, Himes Respond to Overdue Iran Briefing Washington, DC - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; and Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the f  more

Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on the Supreme Court's Ruling in Trump v. CASA Inc.
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on the Supreme Court's Ruling in Trump v. CASA Inc. * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement: "Today's ruling by the Supreme Court to limit the scope of nationwide injunctions is a disturbing blow to judicial oversight. By weakening the power of the courts to issue such injunctions, the Court is clearing the pat  more

Reps. Goldman, Ciscomani introduce bipartisan anti-corruption bill to criminalize public officials accepting 'tips' for official actions
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Goldman, Ciscomani introduce bipartisan anti-corruption bill to criminalize public officials accepting 'tips' for official actions * 'No Gratuities for Governance Act' Closes Loophole Created by Supreme Court Allowing Public Officials to Solicit Gratuities from Private Actors Watch (link is external) Goldman's Keynote at New York Law School's 199th CityLaw Breakfast on Corrosive Effect of  more

SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $40 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR 16 AIRPORTS ACROSS NEW YORK STATE
WASHINGTON, June 27 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $40 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR 16 AIRPORTS ACROSS NEW YORK STATE * Major Projects Include Nearly $22 Million For The Albany International Airport And Over $6 Million For The Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport Today, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the top-ran  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $40 Million In Federal Funding For 16 Airports Across New York State
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $40 Million In Federal Funding For 16 Airports Across New York State * Major Projects Include Nearly $22 Million For The Albany International Airport And Over $6 Million For The Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport Today, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the top-ranking Democrat on the Sena  more

Sen. Schumer Issues Comments on Senate Floor About One Big Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on June 26, 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. Everybody needs to understand exactly what is going on with the Republican's so-called reconciliation bill. Their Big Beautiful Bill is buckling under its own weight. Republicans can't agree among themselves on just h  more

Statement from Congressman Kennedy on Trump Decision to Unilaterally Terminate Trade Talks with Canada
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Kennedy on Trump Decision to Unilaterally Terminate Trade Talks with Canada * "President Trump's decision to blow up trade talks with Canada is a direct threat to working families in Western New York and across the country. It demonstrates, once again, that this President is more interested in protecting his ego than the economic future of small businesses and worki  more

Top Democrats Request FTC Documents on Several Investigations Into WinRed
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * Top Democrats Request FTC Documents on Several Investigations into WinRed WASHINGTON - Today, Reps. Joe Morelle (NY-25), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Robert Garcia (CA-42), the top Democrats on the Committees on House Administration, Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, respectively, requested documents from Federal Tra  more