WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Leads Letter to Treasury Urging Review of Ireland's Boycott of Israel Under U.S. Anti-Boycott Law Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) is leading a letter with 15 House Republican colleagues calling on Treasury Secretary Bessent to investigate whether Ireland's proposed boycott of Israel violates U.S. anti-boycott law. The effort urges the Department of the Treasury to conduct   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON HONOR OUR VETERANS DAY OF ACTION * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Our country makes a sacred promise: when you put your life on the line and defend our nation, we will ensure that you are taken care of when you come home. Donald Trump and House Republicans have broken that bond. They have l  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON HONOR OUR VETERANS DAY OF ACTION * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Our country makes a sacred promise: when you put your life on the line and defend our nation, we will ensure that you are taken care of when you come home. Donald Trump and House Republicans have broken that bond. They have launched an all-out assault  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE SHOOTING AT FORT STEWART * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am heartbroken by the horrific shooting of five soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia. My prayers are with the victims, their loved ones and our courageous service members. Our men and women in uniform and their families should never fear for their safety   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE DESPERATELY TRYING TO CLING ON TO POWER" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC News Live to discuss Donald Trump and Republicans' plans to gerrymander congressional maps with impunity and Democratic efforts to push back on their extremism. JAY O'BRIEN: Joining me now to talk about all of that is House Minority Lead  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE DESPERATELY TRYING TO CLING ON TO POWER" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC News Live to discuss Donald Trump and Republicans' plans to gerrymander congressional maps with impunity and Democratic efforts to push back on their extremism. JAY O'BRIEN: Joining me now to talk about all of that is House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Mr. Le  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Yakym Kicks Off "One Big Beautiful Hoosier Tour" * ELKHART, IN - Yesterday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) kicked off his "One Big Beautiful Hoosier Tour" in La Porte County where he visited New York Blower Company and then traveled to Elkhart for a tour of Camping World. Throughout August, Congressman Yakym will travel to all 11 counties in Indiana's Second Congressional District multiple times  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman John W. Mannion on the Trump Administration's Termination of Union Contracts at the Department of Veterans Affairs * SYRACUSE, NY: Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on the Trump Administration's termination of union contracts at the Department of Veterans Affairs: "Donald Trump's unilateral decision to strip collective bargaini  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Urges Canadian Prime Minister to Improve Wildfire Prevention and Response * SARATOGA, N.Y., - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY) in urging Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to improve wildfire prevention and response. "New York is facing another summer of significant air quality issues due to smoke from Canadian wildf  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez Statement on the Passing of Greg O'Connell * BROOKLYN, NY - Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) released the following statement on the passing of Greg O'Connell: "I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Greg O'Connell, a visionary and dear friend whose work helped reshape Red Hook into the vibrant community it is today. For decades, Greg saw value where others saw bligh  more