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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Saturday August 09, 2025 ( 12 items )  

Congressman Langworthy Hosts Swedish Ambassador Urban Ahlin on Tour of Chautauqua County
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Hosts Swedish Ambassador Urban Ahlin on Tour of Chautauqua County * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nick Langworthy hosted Swedish Ambassador to the United States, the Honorable Urban Ahlin, for an official visit to Chautauqua County. The trip included site visits highlighting Jamestown's deep Swedish roots and honoring the strong cultural and diplomatic ties between Sweden   more

Congressman Langworthy Secures Over $1.2 Million EPA Grant to Improve Portville Water System
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Secures Over $1.2 Million EPA Grant to Improve Portville Water System * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) today announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,250,000 to the Village of Portville for drinking water system improvements as a part of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (STAG). "I'm proud to deliver over $1.2 millio  more

Goldman, Warren, Padilla, Kelly and Correa Demand Investigations into ICE's Detention of U.S. Citizens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman, Warren, Padilla, Kelly and Correa Demand Investigations into ICE's Detention of U.S. Citizens * Number of U.S. Citizens Detained, Arrested, and Deported Has Skyrocketed Under Trump Administration Agency Has Repeatedly Refused to Attempt to Verify People's Citizenship or Have Ignored Citizens' Attempts to Prove Status Read the Letter Here WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dan Goldman (N  more

Lawler Introduces Grave Act to Ensure Reserve Service Members Receive Proper Recognition in Death
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Introduces Grave Act to Ensure Reserve Service Members Receive Proper Recognition in Death * Washington, D.C. - 8/8/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Giving Reservists A Valiant Eternity (GRAVE) Act, legislation to ensure members of the Reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for a government-furnished headstone or grave marker, even if they did not m  more

Ranking Members Meeks and Shaheen Statement on Anniversary of Embassy Bombings in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Meeks and Shaheen Statement on Anniversary of Embassy Bombings in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following  more

Ranking Members Meeks and Shaheen Statement on Anniversary of Embassy Bombings in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Meeks and Shaheen Statement on Anniversary of Embassy Bombings in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the anniversary of the August 7, 1  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Limiting Extremist Travel to the U.N. Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Introduces Limiting Extremist Travel to the U.N. Act * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced today the Limiting Extremist Travel to the United Nations Act. This bill codifies travel restrictions and requirements for foreign officials affiliated with certain hostile countries, terrorist organizations, and U.N. organizations when attending official meetings of   more

Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Rural Economies and Support Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Rural Economies and Support Entrepreneurs * SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) introduced the bipartisan Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Act, legislation aimed at revitalizing rural economies by improving access to capital and helping small businesses in Central New York and the Moh  more

SCHUMER APPLAUDS AMTRAK ANNOUNCING NEW ACELA TRAINS, MADE IN UPSTATE NY BY ALSTOM'S POWERHOUSE UNION WORKFORCE - CUTTING-EDGE TRAINS ENTERING SERVICE LATER THIS MONTH
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER APPLAUDS AMTRAK ANNOUNCING NEW ACELA TRAINS, MADE IN UPSTATE NY BY ALSTOM'S POWERHOUSE UNION WORKFORCE - CUTTING-EDGE TRAINS ENTERING SERVICE LATER THIS MONTH * New York, N.Y. - After years of advocacy, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement following Amtrak's announcement that its new Acela fleet, built by Alstom's union workforce in  more

Statement from Rep. Dan Goldman
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Rep. Dan Goldman * "The current crisis in Gaza shocks the conscience. The international community -- especially Israel and the United States -- must immediate ly put an end to this humanitarian catastrophe. "It is clear that Prime Minister Netanyahu's personal and political interests are guiding Israel's actions, rather than what is best for the Israeli people or for the nation of  more

Stefanik on DOJ's Grand Jury Investigation into Tish James' Abuse of Power
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik on DOJ's Grand Jury Investigation into Tish James' Abuse of Power * Saratoga N.Y. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on reports of a grand jury investigation into New York AG Tish James: "Corrupt New York Attorney General Tish James weaponized the New York Attorney General's office to persecute President Trump. As James famous  more

WATCH: Padilla Joins The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Condemns Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Joins The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Condemns Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda * Padilla: "I love this country so much, I will call out anybody abusing their power to undermine those fundamental rights, especially when it's the President of the United States." WATCH : Padilla slams Trump Administration's cruel ICE raids and military deployment to Los Angeles NEW YORK, NY --  more