U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Saturday September 20, 2025 ( 31 items ) |
Chairman Lawler Secures Key Wins in HFAC State Department Reauthorization Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Lawler Secures Key Wins in HFAC State Department Reauthorization Bill
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Washington, D.C. - 9/19/25... Yesterday, the House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced a comprehensive State Department Reauthorization bill, which included major provisions championed by Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over the State Dep
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Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen Statement in Support of Taiwan Ahead of UNGA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, chairman ad ranking member, of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen Statement in Support of Taiwan Ahead of UNGA
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement ahead of the star
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CLARKE INTRODUCES BILL TO REGULATE AI'S CONTROL OVER CRITICAL DECISION MAKING IN HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND MORE
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CLARKE INTRODUCES BILL TO REGULATE AI'S CONTROL OVER CRITICAL DECISION MAKING IN HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND MORE
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke introduced the Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025 to provide greater levels of transparency and accountability for the ways in which companies use AI systems in the decision making processes of high-impact areas,
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CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON VOTING 'NO' ON H.RES. 719 - HONORING CHARLIE KIRK
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON VOTING 'NO' ON H.RES. 719 - HONORING CHARLIE KIRK
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement:
"I will always condemn senseless acts of political violence. No American--regardless of party or ideology--should fear retribution or violence for speaking freely. Charlie Kirk's murder was a horrific act o
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Congresswoman Tenney, Senator Cruz Reintroduce Bill to Block Entry of Iranian Regime Officials into the United States
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Tenney, Senator Cruz Reintroduce Bill to Block Entry of Iranian Regime Officials into the United States
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Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today reintroduced the Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act (SEVER Act) alongside Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). This legislation is cosponsored by Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) and Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL). This l
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Gillibrand, Scott Demand FDA Investigation Into The Safety Of Foreign-Manufactured Generic Drugs, Request Answers On Ties To Forced Labor In China
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Scott Demand FDA Investigation Into The Safety Of Foreign-Manufactured Generic Drugs, Request Answers On Ties To Forced Labor In China
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Following a Senate Aging Committee hearing earlier this week, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand and Chairman Rick Scott sent a bipartisan letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Martin Makary raising concern and requesting info
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Chairman Mast Advocate for Taiwan's Participation in International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Chairman Mast Advocate for Taiwan's Participation in International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly
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Washington, D.C. - This week, House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks and Chairman Brian Mast, along with House Foreign Affairs Committee members, sent a letter (link is external) urging International Civil Aviation Organi
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Meeks Issues Statement on Conclusion of Markup of State Department Authorization Bills
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Meeks Issues Statement on Conclusion of Markup of State Department Authorization Bills
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Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the conclusion of the committee's markup of State Department authorization bills, which included a bipartisan agreement on
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ICYMI: PIX11, Long Island Herald: Long Island Congresswoman Backing Food Assistance Program For Schools
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: PIX11, Long Island Herald: Long Island Congresswoman Backing Food Assistance Program For Schools
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VALLEY STREAM, NY- In case you missed it, PX11 and the Long Island Herald reported on Congresswoman Laura Gillen's introduction of the Feed Hungry Kids Act.
The bipartisan legislation, which Gillen is leading alongside Rep. Valadao (R-CA), would expand access to free school meals for student
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JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN AMERICA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN AMERICA
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement:
The assassination of Charlie Kirk was horrifying, completely incompatible with American values and we condemn it in the strongest possible terms.
The intense atmosphere of politi
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JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN AMERICA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN AMERICA
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement:
The assassination of Charlie Kirk was horrifying, completely incompatible with American values and we condemn it in the strongest possible terms.
The intense atmosphere of political violence that exists i
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Lawler Calls on Democratic Colleagues to Put People Over Politics in Stop Gap Vote
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Lawler Calls on Democratic Colleagues to Put People Over Politics in Stop Gap Vote
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Washington, D.C. - 9/19/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement in response to Democratic leaders signaling opposition to the House Republicans' continuing resolution:
"In the quite recent past, many of my Democratic colleagues, namely New Yorkers like Chuck Schumer, AOC, and H
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Lawler Introduces Bill to Award 'Man in the Red Bandana' the Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Lawler Introduces Bill to Award 'Man in the Red Bandana' the Congressional Gold Medal
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Washington, D.C. - 9/19/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced legislation to posthumously award Welles Remy Crowther, the "Man in the Red Bandana," with a Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor Congress can bestow. The Welles Remy Crowther Congressional Gold Medal Act recognizes his extrao
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Lawler Introduces Resolution Establishing Black Autism Acceptance & Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Lawler Introduces Resolution Establishing Black Autism Acceptance & Awareness Day
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Washington, D.C. - 9/19/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced a resolution designating September 19, 2025, as Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day. The resolution highlights the persistent racial disparities in autism diagnosis and treatment. It calls on Americans to promote awareness, accepta
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LEADER JEFFRIES AHEAD OF VOTE ON PARTISAN GOP SPENDING BILL: "REPUBLICANS WILL OWN A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. PERIOD. FULL STOP"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES AHEAD OF VOTE ON PARTISAN GOP SPENDING BILL: "REPUBLICANS WILL OWN A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. PERIOD. FULL STOP"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor to highlight how Republicans are determined to shut down the government in order to continue their relentless attack on the healthcare of the American people.
LEADER JEFF
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LEADER JEFFRIES AHEAD OF VOTE ON PARTISAN GOP SPENDING BILL: "REPUBLICANS WILL OWN A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. PERIOD. FULL STOP"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES AHEAD OF VOTE ON PARTISAN GOP SPENDING BILL: "REPUBLICANS WILL OWN A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. PERIOD. FULL STOP"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor to highlight how Republicans are determined to shut down the government in order to continue their relentless attack on the healthcare of the American people.
LEADER JEFFRIES: I rise today in stro
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE A HARD NO ON THE PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL BECAUSE IT CONTINUES TO GUT THE HEALTHCARE OF EVERYDAY AMERICANS"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE A HARD NO ON THE PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL BECAUSE IT CONTINUES TO GUT THE HEALTHCARE OF EVERYDAY AMERICANS"
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats held a press event to make clear that Democrats are united in our opposition to the partisan Republican government funding bill on the House floor today that rips hea
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Malliotakis Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Expand No Tax on Overtime Pay
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Malliotakis Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Expand No Tax on Overtime Pay
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(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) introduced bipartisan legislation alongside Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-1), Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-4), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), and Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-3) to expand a key provision of the
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Malliotakis Statement on Averting a Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Malliotakis Statement on Averting a Government Shutdown
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(WASHINGTON, DC) \- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) released the following statement regarding her vote to avert a shutdown and keep the government fully funded through at least November 21, 2025.
"Today I voted for a clean continuing resolution to keep our government open while we continue to work through the remaining app
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Malliotakis' 3+1 Security Framework Advances in State Department Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Malliotakis' 3+1 Security Framework Advances in State Department Reauthorization
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(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) applauds the inclusion of her bipartisan legislation, H.R. 2510 (link is external), The American-Hellenic-Israeli Eastern Mediterranean Counterterrorism and Maritime Security Partnership Act of 2025, in the State Department Reauthorization bill advanc
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Meeks, Sessions Reintroduce "The Mortgage Insurance Freedom Act"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Meeks, Sessions Reintroduce "The Mortgage Insurance Freedom Act"
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY-05), a Senior Member of the Financial Services Committee introduced H.R. 5508 T he Mortgage Insurance Freedom Act, with Pete Sessions (R-TX-17).
This bill is designed to allow borrowers to stop paying Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance premiums (
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Nadler Statement on Voting NO on the Republicans' Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Nadler Statement on Voting NO on the Republicans' Continuing Resolution
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Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement after voting no on the Republicans' continuing resolution:
"Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have been inflicting pain on working Americans for eight months, passing legislation to take away healthcare from 15 million Americans in ord
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Ocasio-Cortez Statement on Charlie Kirk Resolution and Trump Administration's Assault on Free Speech
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Ocasio-Cortez Statement on Charlie Kirk Resolution and Trump Administration's Assault on Free Speech
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Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) released the following statement after opposing a resolution "honoring the life and legacy" of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk:
" House Republicans today brought to the floor a resolution 'honoring the
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Ranking Member Meeks, Chairman Mast Advocate for Taiwan's Participation in International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Ranking Member Meeks, Chairman Mast Advocate for Taiwan's Participation in International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly
This week, House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks and Chairman Brian Mast, along with House Foreign Affairs Committee members, sent a letter urging International Civil Aviation Organi
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Ranking Member Shaheen, Chairman Risch Statement in Support of Taiwan Ahead of UNGA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, and Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member and chairman, of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Ranking Member Shaheen, Chairman Risch Statement in Support of Taiwan Ahead of UNGA
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Jim Risch (R-ID), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement ahead of the start o
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Rep. Dan Goldman Introduces Michelle Go Act to Help Alleviate Mental Health Crisis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Dan Goldman Introduces Michelle Go Act to Help Alleviate Mental Health Crisis
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The 'Michelle Go Act' Would Expand Access to Psychiatric Care by Allowing Federal Medicaid to Pay for Psychiatric Beds in Certain Facilities
Introduced During National Recovery and Suicide Prevention Month, Legislation will Remove Barriers to Mental Health Care, Improve Public Safety
Read the Bill Here
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SCHUMER APPLAUDS UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER'S LASER DISCOVERY RESEARCH & JOB-CREATING ENGINE NAMED FINALIST FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION "INNOVATION ENGINES" PROGRAM - CREATED BY SCHUMER'S CHIPS &...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER APPLAUDS UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER'S LASER DISCOVERY RESEARCH & JOB-CREATING ENGINE NAMED FINALIST FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION "INNOVATION ENGINES" PROGRAM - CREATED BY SCHUMER'S CHIPS &...
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Schumer Helped Create NSF Engines Contest Through His CHIPS & Science Law & Last Year, Schumer-Supported And Binghamton University-Led Battery Research Hub Won Inaugur
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Statement by Rep. Goldman on H.Res 719
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Statement by Rep. Goldman on H.Res 719
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"H.Res. 719 is a non-binding resolution that does three things:
"1) condemns political violence;
"2) celebrates and honors the legacy of Charlie Kirk, who divisively espoused racist, antisemitic, and white nationalist views; and
"3) uses the tragic death of Mr. Kirk for political purposes.
"I condemn political violence of any kind, including the h
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Statement from Rep. Dan Goldman on Man Arrested for Threatening Zohran Mamdani
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Statement from Rep. Dan Goldman on Man Arrested for Threatening Zohran Mamdani
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"I am disgusted to learn about the hateful terroristic threats against New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, and I'm grateful that law en for cement has successfully arrested and charged the subject.
In our democracy, there must be no room or tolerance for Islamophobia, racism, or hate crimes of any kind
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Stefanik, Langworthy Introduce Legislation to Secure Northern Border, Strengthen U.S.-Canada Cooperation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Stefanik, Langworthy Introduce Legislation to Secure Northern Border, Strengthen U.S.-Canada Cooperation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Rep. Nick Langworthy in introducing two pieces of legislation: The Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act to strengthen oversight and accountability, and the Integrated Cross Border Law Enfor
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Stefanik, Scott Urge U.S. Allies France, Canada, U.K., Australia to Reject U.N. Plan to Unilaterally Recognize Palestinian State
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Stefanik, Scott Urge U.S. Allies France, Canada, U.K., Australia to Reject U.N. Plan to Unilaterally Recognize Palestinian State
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to U.S. allies France, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia urging them to reverse course at the United Nations General Assembly by reject
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