WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-1407) on Sept. 19, 2025, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - August 2025": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in August in 3 states, lower in 2 states, and stable in 45 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Seventeen states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 9 states had   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Lawler Secures Key Wins in HFAC State Department Reauthorization Bill * 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  more

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: * * * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE INTRODUCES BILL TO REGULATE AI'S CONTROL OVER CRITICAL DECISION MAKING IN HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND MORE * 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,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard ramps up security efforts for 2025 United Nations General Assembly, announces East River restrictions * NEW YORK -- The Coast Guard, along with multiple partner agencies, are positioned to support maritime security operations for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City Sunday through Saturday. Months of planning go into the preparation f  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON VOTING 'NO' ON H.RES. 719 - HONORING CHARLIE KIRK * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney, Senator Cruz Reintroduce Bill to Block Entry of Iranian Regime Officials into the United States * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB10336) on Sept. 18, 2025, by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith: * * * The Department of Homeland Security's Authority to Expand Expedited Removal An alien apprehended by immigration authorities when attempting to unlawfully enter the United States is generally subject to an expedited removal process if an official of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) determine  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Scott Demand FDA Investigation Into The Safety Of Foreign-Manufactured Generic Drugs, Request Answers On Ties To Forced Labor In China * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Chairman Mast Advocate for Taiwan's Participation in International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Meeks Issues Statement on Conclusion of Markup of State Department Authorization Bills * 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   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Grassley Exposes Biden FBI for Targeting Nearly 100 Republican Groups and Individuals * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) this week released whistleblower documents revealing the Biden Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) targeted 92 Republican organizations and individuals as part of its sweeping Arctic Frost investigation against President Donald  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Grassley Exposes Biden FBI for Targeting Nearly 100 Republican Groups and Individuals Grassley's oversight prompts President Trump, Republican Attorneys General and more to call for justice and accountability. * Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) this week released whistleblower documents revealing the Biden Federal Bu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: PIX11, Long Island Herald: Long Island Congresswoman Backing Food Assistance Program For Schools * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Washington Examiner Feature: House Pushes for Transparency About 'Threats to Patient Safety' in Organ Transplant System In case you missed it, the Washington Examiner published an article featuring a letter from House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06), along with Ener  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN AMERICA * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN AMERICA * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, SASC Colleagues Call on Chairman Wicker to Hold Hearing on Trump's Military Deployments to American Cities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and his fellow SASC Democratic colleagues urged SASC Chairman Roger Wicker to hold a hearing with Department of Defense (DOD) leadership to evaluate President Donald Trump's ongoing  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Calls on Democratic Colleagues to Put People Over Politics in Stop Gap Vote * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Introduces Bill to Award 'Man in the Red Bandana' the Congressional Gold Medal * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Introduces Resolution Establishing Black Autism Acceptance & Awareness Day * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES AHEAD OF VOTE ON PARTISAN GOP SPENDING BILL: "REPUBLICANS WILL OWN A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. PERIOD. FULL STOP" * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES AHEAD OF VOTE ON PARTISAN GOP SPENDING BILL: "REPUBLICANS WILL OWN A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. PERIOD. FULL STOP" * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE A HARD NO ON THE PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL BECAUSE IT CONTINUES TO GUT THE HEALTHCARE OF EVERYDAY AMERICANS" * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Expand No Tax on Overtime Pay * (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   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Statement on Averting a Government Shutdown * (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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis' 3+1 Security Framework Advances in State Department Reauthorization * (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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, Sessions Reintroduce "The Mortgage Insurance Freedom Act" * 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 (  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Multi-mission tactical UAS program welcomes new leadership * The Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program office (PMA-266) welcomed a new program manager during change of command and retirement ceremony Sept. 18 inside Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (UX) 24's hangar, with the Marine Corps' MQ-9 Reaper in the backdrop. Marine Col. Leigh Irwin relieved Navy   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Statement on Voting NO on the Republicans' Continuing Resolution * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport's Academic Degree Training Program honors 42 graduates * NEWPORT, R.I. - The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport celebrated the accomplishments of 42 students graduating from the Academic Degree Training Program after receiving degrees in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, ocean engineering, cybersecurity, and other fields. Technical Director Marie Buss  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Statement on Charlie Kirk Resolution and Trump Administration's Assault on Free Speech * 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   more

UPTON, New York, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Postdoc Wins Major Prize for Contributions to Physics and Outreach * UPTON, N.Y. -- Mounia Laassiri, a postdoctoral researcher at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory, has been selected as a winner of the 2025 Al Fozan Prize for her technological contributions to instrumentation and detectors for nuclear and particle physics experiments   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * RESTRICTION ON ENTRY OF CERTAIN NONIMMIGRANT WORKERS The H-1B nonimmigrant visa program was created to bring temporary workers into the United States to perform additive, high-skilled functions, but it has been deliberately exploited to replace, rather than supplement, American workers with lower-paid, lower-skilled labor. The large-scale replacement of American workers through systemic abuse of  more

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: * * * 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  more

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: * * * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Introduces Michelle Go Act to Help Alleviate Mental Health Crisis * 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 WAS  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * 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 &... * Schumer Helped Create NSF Engines Contest Through His CHIPS & Science Law & Last Year, Schumer-Supported And Binghamton University-Led Battery Research Hub Won Inaugur  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Baldwin Joins Resolution Calling for Demilitarized Palestinian Statehood * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing a resolution calling on the President to recognize a demilitarized Palestinian state. "I believe in my core that a two-state solution is our only path to peace, prosperity, and security in the region. We cannot lose sight  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Dave McCormick Meets with Tech and Defense Leaders on Pittsburgh's "AI Avenue" * Pennsylvania robotics and technology companies help our state lead the nation in AI development and defense reindustrialization. September 19, 2025, Pittsburgh, PA - Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) recently joined Pittsburgh Technology Council innovators and leaders for a roundtable discussion on the rap  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement by Rep. Goldman on H.Res 719 * "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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Rep. Dan Goldman on Man Arrested for Threatening Zohran Mamdani * "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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik, Langworthy Introduce Legislation to Secure Northern Border, Strengthen U.S.-Canada Cooperation * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik, Scott Urge U.S. Allies France, Canada, U.K., Australia to Reject U.N. Plan to Unilaterally Recognize Palestinian State * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy to Chicago & Boston: We're Not Waiting for the Next Iryna * Major cities must put transit worker and rider safety first WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today called for immediate action and accountability from Chicago and Boston leadership for their failure to keep riders and transit workers safe. The Chicago   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins Historic Call for U.S. Recognition of Palestinian Statehood * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and six of his Senate colleagues in calling on the President to recognize a Palestinian State. The resolution--the first of its kind in the United States Senate--calls for U.S. recognition of a demilitarized Palestinian State alongsid  more