WASHINGTON, July 17 -- A coalition of State Attorneys General from 15 states has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), challenging the agency's proposal to withdraw its determination that air cleaners are covered consumer products under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). The coalition argues that eliminating the associated energy conservation standards and test procedures would negatively impact energy efficiency and increase consumer costs. The l  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Hoeven, Neguse, Ciscomani, Salinas Introduce Legislation to Protect Watersheds, Mitigate Wildfire Risk, and Restore Landscapes * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry's Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology, and John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Chair of   more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Booker Demands Answers on Emil Bove's Involvement in DOJ Withholding the Epstein Files Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Emil Bove requesting information relating to his involvement in the Department of Justice's review of and decision making relating to public disclosures of the Epstein Files. Emil Bove is currentl  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Guest Opens Hearing on How NGOs Fueled the Border Crisis: "Tax Dollars Were Used to Form the Final Link in Cartels' Human Smuggling" Today, Rep. Michael Guest (R-MS), chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, delivered the following opening statement in a full committee hearing to examine how non-governmental organizations   more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Williams Introduces the Equal Shot Act Today, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) introduced the Equal Shot Act of 2025, a key piece of legislation aimed at ensuring fairness in federal small business policy. This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its Administrator from d  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Williams Introduces the Equal Shot Act Today, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) introduced the Equal Shot Act of 2025, a key piece of legislation aimed at ensuring fairness in federal small business policy. This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its Administrator from discriminating against firearm-related businesses  more

NEW YORK, July 16 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * City of New York Signs Declaration Challenging Federal Government's Termination of More Than $351 Million in Grants Helping With Emergency Preparedness Against Natural Disasters * July 16, 2025 19 Resiliency Projects Slated for BRIC Funding Face Delays, Risking Increased Flooding and Extreme Heat Impacts for Thousands of New Yorkers NEW YORK - The City of New York today submitted a legal declaration in s  more

NEW YORK, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on July 15, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City - June 2025": * * * Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City - June 2025 Area prices were up 0.7 percent over the month, 3.5 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area advanced 0.7 perc  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz Provision to Bring Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston Signed Into Law in One Big Beautiful Bill * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statements on their provision to consider moving the Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to its rightful home near the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Deep * More Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts * Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts * Recall Resources * Enforcement Reports * Industry Guidance For Recalls * Major Product Recalls Summary Company Announcement Date: July 16, 2025 FDA Publish Date: July 16, 2025 Product Type: Food & B  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Bristol, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to several federal agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, urging an extension for commenting deadlines on key environmental regulations. The organization is requesting an additional thirty days beyond the current August 4, 2025  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Calls on Senate to Make DOGE Cuts Permanent * WASHINGTON - After exposing sweeping abuses at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) spoke on the Senate floor to urge her colleagues to pass President Trump's rescissions bill to save taxpayer dollars and make Washington squeal. From funding fashion week to pickle makers, Ernst cited multiple wasteful  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Espaillat and Gillibrand Reintroduce Resilient Transit Act of 2025 * Legislation Would Authorize Additional Funding for Resilience Improvement Projects for Public Transportation Systems, Making Them More Reliable in the Event of Extreme Weather WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who serves as ranking member of the Senate App  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * ARAL SILVER VOBLA * More Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts * Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts * Recall Resources * Enforcement Reports * Industry Guidance For Recalls * Major Product Recalls Summary Company Announcement Date: July 15, 2025 FDA Publish Date: July 15, 2025 Product Type:   more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Gillibrand Announces FY2026 Defense Bill Wins Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced that several of her provisions were included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. "I'm proud to see that this year's NDAA includes provisions that will expand protections for service members and mak  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Hundreds of Small Businesses Endorse Velazquez's Protecting Small Business Competitions Act Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, announced the endorsement of her legislation, the Protecting Small Business Competitions Act, by a broad coalition of hundreds of small busi  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LaLota's Office Returns $11.3+ Million to Suffolk Residents * HAUPPAUGE, NY - Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-01) announced today that his office has recovered more than $11.3 million for Suffolk County residents since taking office in January 2023. These funds include delayed or wrongly withheld Social Security payments, Veterans' benefits, IRS refunds, and other federal reimbursements secured through   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "REPUBLICANS ARE RUNNING SCARED" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's All In With Chris Hayes where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back on the extremism being unleashed on the American people by the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress. CHRIS HAYES: Joining me now is House Democratic L  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "REPUBLICANS ARE RUNNING SCARED" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's All In With Chris Hayes where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back on the extremism being unleashed on the American people by the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress. CHRIS HAYES: Joining me now is House Democratic Leader, Congressman Hakeem   more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Meeks Demands Answers from Secretary Rubio on Haphazard USAID and State Department Personnel Decisions Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding answers regarding the administration's illegal dismantling of USAID and  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MORE THAN 12,300 PEOPLE JOIN CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN'S TELEPHONE TOWN HALL ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S "BIG UGLY BETRAYAL" THAT DRIVES UP COSTS, RIPS HEALTHCARE FROM HUDSON VALLEY SENIORS, KIDS, AND VETERANS * More Than 12,300 People Join Congressman Pat Ryan's Telephone Town Hall on President Trump's "Big Ugly Betrayal" That Drives Up Costs, Rips Healthcare From Hudson Valley Seniors, Kids, and Veterans Monda  more

NEW YORK, July 16 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Most Pro-Housing Administration in City History: Mayor Adams, Grand Street Guild, Catholic Homes of New York Advance 190 Deeply-Affordable Apartments for Seniors on Lower East Side * July 16, 2025 Ridge Street Apartments Will Also Set Aside 30 Percent of Units for Formerly-Homeless Seniors, Offer Robust Slate of Social Services Announcement Builds on Record Amount of Senior Housing Created Last Year Unde  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Murray Slams Republicans' Rescissions Package on Senate Floor ICYMI: Vought Refuses to Rule Out More Illegal End-Runs Around Congress & Refuses to Detail How Trump Will Execute Cuts If Rescissions Bill Passes * Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following rem  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Murray Urges Colleagues to Vote Down Rescissions Package in Its Entirety ICYMI: Vought Refuses to Rule Out More Illegal End-Runs Around Congress & Refuses to Detail How Trump Will Execute Cuts If Rescissions Bill Passes * Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the fo  more

UPTON, New York, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * New Source of Brilliant Deep Blue Light * By Karen McNulty Walsh and Kitta MacPherson UPTON, N.Y. -- Despite the apparent brilliance of display screens that light up the world, deep blue hues are hard to come by. Now a team of scientists led by Rutgers University that includes researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory ha  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced at P.S. 179 in New York on July 14, 2025, that 11 more schoolyards are opening to the public as part of the "Schoolyards to Playgrounds" program, bringing the total to 313 locations and placing 20,000 more New Yorkers within a 10-minute walk of a green space. This initiative, part of the "We Outside Summer," aims to provide accessible play areas for children and families. Mayor Adams also issued a citywide flood watch until midnig  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Tax Section has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) expressing concerns regarding the proposed regulations related to previously taxed earnings and profits (PTEP). This letter, designated as Report No. 1514, articulates a series of recommendations aimed at clarifying complex issues associated with partnership taxation under the proposed rules. The NYSBA Tax Section is particularly focused on th  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Advocates for Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Support for New Parents and Infants * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) continued to fight against major cuts to maternal and infant health programs during a hearing with the Subcommittee on Health of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. In the last few months, Representative Ocasio-Co  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Coalition of New York State Public Health Plans has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing strong concerns regarding the proposed rule, "Preserving Medicaid Funding for Vulnerable Populations-Closing a Health Care-Related Tax Loophole." The Coalition, representing eight health plans serving over 5 million New Yorkers, has outlined its objections to the potential impacts of the rule on crucial Medicaid programs  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Markey, Velazquez Decry Extreme SBA Policy Changes That Would Limit Economic Opportunity for American Entrepreneurs, Including Immigrants Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia M. Velazquez (NY-07) today wrote to U.S. Small B  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Nearly 60 national and state-level organizations representing the needs of young children and families submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, urging the agency to ensure that any changes to regulations prioritize child and family wellbeing. The letter responds to the department's Request for Information titled "Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation To Make America Healthy Again." The organizations emphasize th  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Moves to Subpoena Pam Bondi and Kash Patel Over Epstein Files in Homeland Security Committee Hearing * As Republicans Try to Distract Americans, Goldman and Committee Dems Ignore Bait and Focus on Real Accountability Goldman: "Many people are saying Donald Trump is in the Epstein files and that there are pictures of him with topless women. The American people deserve answers, a  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman's Statement on American Citizen Murdered in the West Bank * "I am outraged by the brutal murder of Saif Musallet, a Palestinian American, by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. There must be a full investigation, and those responsible must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. "Since the atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7, I have repeatedly warned of the   more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Dave Min and Sean Casten Call For Inquiries into the Potential Misconduct of U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin and U.S. Principal Associate Attorney General Emil Bove * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Representatives Dave Min (CA-47), member of the House Oversight Committee and former SEC Enforcement Attorney, and Sean Casten (IL-6), sent letters to the Washington, D.C. and New York State Bar  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Goldman and Nadler Applaud NYC Council for Forcing City to Finally Release the Truth About 9/11 Air Toxins * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressmen Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) issued the following statement in response to the New York City Council voting to release 9/11 related documents: "We commend the New York City Council for passing Resolution 560, finally forcing   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lawler, Salazar, and Escobar Introduce Historic Bipartisan DIGNITY Act to Finally Fix America's Broken Immigration System * Washington, D.C., 7/15/25... Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), and Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced a new and improved version of the DIGNITY Act - the DIGNITY Act of 2025: a bold, historic, and commonsense immigration reform bill at a pre  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER CALLS ON ARMY TO IMMEDIATELY REVERSE DECISION TO SHUT DOWN CLARKSON UNIVERSITY ROTC PROGRAM THAT WOULD FORCE DOZENS OF NORTH COUNTRY CADETS TO CHOOSE BETWEEN STAYING AT THEIR SCHOOL AND... * Last Month, The Army Announced A Plan To Realign SROTC Resources And Force Structure By Inactivating Host Units At 10 Universities Across the US, Including The Long-Establ  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:21-cv-05923; S.D.N.Y. filed July 9, 2021) involving Eric J. Watson: * * * On June 30, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York denied defendant Eric J. Watson's motion to dismiss the SEC's insider trading claim against him. The SEC's complaint, filed on July 9, 2021, alleges Watson, who was an insider and controlling shareholder of Long Island Iced Tea Corp. (  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Thanks President Trump and CMS Administrator Dr. Oz for Protecting Health Care for Vulnerable Americans; Encourages Admin to Stop Blue-State Abuse * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), thanking him and President Trump for their continued commitment to protecting critical heal  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Joins Miranda Devine on New York Post's Pod Force One * WASHINGTON -- This week, Speaker Johnson sat down with the New York Post's Miranda Devine for a wide-ranging discussion on her new podcast, Pod Force One. They discussed how Republicans are reestablishing fiscal sanity in Washington, the future of the MAGA movement, Speaker Johnson's roots in Louisiana, and wha  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Joins Miranda Devine on New York Post's Pod Force One * WASHINGTON -- This week, Speaker Johnson sat down with the New York Post's Miranda Devine for a wide-ranging discussion on her new podcast, Pod Force One. They discussed how Republicans are reestablishing fiscal sanity in Washington, the future of the MAGA movement, Speaker Johnson's roots in Louisiana, and what he believes is  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The coalition of State Attorneys General has formally submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) opposing its proposal to withdraw the classification of portable air conditioners as covered consumer products under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). The federal agency's recent announcement included plans to eliminate the relevant energy conservation standards for these appliances, raising concerns among the states and local governme  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Advances Historic Results for Fort Drum, Rome Labs, Upstate New York, the North Country, and America in the National Defense Bill * Washington, D.C. -- Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted to advance the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 out of the Committee. "Today,   more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals in New York Apprehend Puerto Rico Most Wanted * San Juan, PR - The U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force, working a collateral lead from the USMS Puerto Rico Violent Offender Task Force, today arrested in Jamestown, New York, one of Puerto Rico's 10 most wanted fugitives. Bryan Jose Rivera-Montanez, 26, of Guayama, is wanted by the Puerto Ri  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- WelbeHealth, a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) organization, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) urging regulatory reforms to improve access to essential services for seniors. The organization serves over 5,200 frail seniors across its 13 centers in California and plans further expansions in other states, including New York and New Jersey. In its correspondence, WelbeHealth emphasizes the critic  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Where Do Groups Stand on Dangerous Republican-led Crypto Bills? Keep Reading. AFL-CIO (largest labor union in U.S.): So-called CLARITY and GENIUS Acts "pose risks to both retirement funds and to the overall financial stability of the U.S. economy." "We need to make sure that the financial system is stable instead of creat  more

NEW YORK, July 16 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks: * * * Williams: Summer of '25: The Data * Introduction Good evening. I'm pleased to see my fellow economists and colleagues enjoying a long summer evening in the city in the best way possible--indoors and prepared for a robust discussion on the economic outlook. I've been looking forward to this conversation for some time. But before we turn to the discussion and Q&A, I'd like to take a few minutes at  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Wyden, Bennet, Beyer Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Overhaul Unemployment Insurance Proposal would bring unemployment insurance into the 21st century by raising base benefits, minimizing disparities among states, creating permanent benefits for self-employed workers, and tying extended weeks of benefits to economic conditions on the ground   more