WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Fifty-three bankers association bankers associations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act of 2025, also known as the GENIUS Act. The associations have commended the legislative move, which establishes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, while emphasizing the necessity for a careful reflection of foundational concepts  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Bank Policy Institute and Clearing House Association, New York, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing significant issues regarding illicit finance risks in the digital asset ecosystem. The letter emphasizes the necessity for a clear regulatory framework that will allow financial institutions to effectively tackle these risks while promoting innovation. The Associations express strong support for the goals of the Bank   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44975) on Nov. 20, 2025, entitled "The Blue Slip Process for U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations, 1917-Present" by American National Government analyst Barry J. McMillion. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The blue slip process used by the Senate Judiciary Committee for U.S. circuit and district court nominations is of ongoing interest to Congress. Since at least 1917, the committee's  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs: DHS Must Deny Zohran Mamdani a Security Clearance * Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) led a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem urging her department to deny New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani a federal security clearance. Congressman Biggs's letter makes clear that Mamdani's conduct is a consistent, years-long pattern that should disqual  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Votes to Condemn the Horrors of Socialism * Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted in favor of H. Con. Res. 58, a resolution denouncing the atrocities committed by socialist regimes and reaffirming the United States' commitment to the principles of liberty, human rights, and individual freedom. Socialism has historically resulted in widespread pol  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres Condemns Trump Administration for Slashing Funding for Addressing Student Hunger, Homelessness & Basic Needs * Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres, a member of the House Appropriations Committee that oversees government funding, condemned the Trump Administration's decision to cruelly eliminate the FY25 Basic Needs Grants, a program she secured funding for   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State's Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began ser  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Delivers Additional 100 Top Environmental Accomplishments, 300 Environmental Wins Now Highlighted Since President Trump Took Office in January * Region 2 Projects Contribute to National Progress on Delivering Clean Air, Land and Water New York, N.Y. \- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin shared 100 additional environmental accomplishments EPA has achieved   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket 23-237 & WT Docket No. 02-378) on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * The Region 8 (New York Metropolitan and Northern New Jersey)/1 700 MHz and 800 MHz Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) will hold their 2026 quarterly meetings (in-person and virtual) on the following dates. The 700 MHz meeting will begin at 10:00 am and the 800 MHz meeting will immediately fo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve announces College Fed Challenge winners * Pace University won the 22nd Annual National College Fed Challenge. Pace University won the 22nd annual national College Fed Challenge on Friday, a team competition that encourages undergraduate students to learn about the U.S. economy, monetary policymaking, and the role of the Federal Reserve System. Teams analyze economic and financial conditions   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board releases results of survey of senior financial officers at banks about their strategies and practices for managing reserve balances * The Federal Reserve Board on Friday released results of a survey of senior financial officers at banks about their strategies and practices for managing reserve balances. The Senior Financial Officer Survey is used by the Board to obtain information about   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, House Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Protect LGBTQ+ Youth In Foster Care, Outlaw Discrimination Against Same-Sex Couples Looking To Adopt * Legislation would outlaw discriminatory practices against both LGBTQ+ children and adopters Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with Reps. Danny K. Davis (D-IL-07), Angie Craig (D-MN-02), Judy Chu (D-CA-28), and Gwen Mo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Ranking Member Meeks, Chairman Mast Send Letter to Secretary Rubio Urging Engagement in Support of Jamaica's Recovery Following Hurricane Melissa * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks and Chairman Brian Mast sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging U.S. engagement in support of Jamaica's rec  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- Human Rights Watch, New York, issued a report detailing serious human rights abuses, illegal deforestation, and cattle laundering linked to JBS, the world's largest beef producer, in Para, Brazil. The report reveals how cattle ranching operations associated with JBS contribute to environmental destruction and violations against Indigenous peoples and traditional communities in the Amazon rainforest. The report highlights the extensive illegal land grabs and defo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Garbarino Warns America's Cyber Borders Are "New Battlefield" in Bloomberg Interview This week, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) joined Bloomberg's "Balance of Power" to discuss the critical cybersecurity bills that were passed by the House of Representatives earlier this week. A  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Malliotakis Highlights How Mamdani Policies Failed in "Socialist" Venezuela * (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) delivered remarks on the House floor in support of Rep. Maria Salazar's (FL-27) H.Con.Res.58 (link is external), a resolution denouncing socialism, and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. "Socialism is mere  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "REPUBLICANS HAVE REPEATEDLY REFUSED TO TAKE YES FOR AN ANSWER" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he made clear that Democrats will continue fighting to fix the Republican healthcare crisis and committed to reaching a bipartisan agreement to extend the expiring Affordable Care Act tax cre  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "REPUBLICANS HAVE REPEATEDLY REFUSED TO TAKE YES FOR AN ANSWER" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he made clear that Democrats will continue fighting to fix the Republican healthcare crisis and committed to reaching a bipartisan agreement to extend the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits. BECKY QUICK: Joini  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONGRESSWOMAN NYDIA VELAZQUEZ * House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez is a trailblazer, tenacious truth-teller and transformational figure.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONGRESSWOMAN NYDIA VELAZQUEZ * House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez is a trailblazer, tenacious truth-teller and transformational figure. Throughout her career in p  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS HAVE TAKEN A SLEDGEHAMMER TO THE CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi for a press conference where they called out the Trump administration for their failure to address the climate crisis with the seriousness and urgency that it deserves, wh  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS HAVE TAKEN A SLEDGEHAMMER TO THE CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi for a press conference where they called out the Trump administration for their failure to address the climate crisis with the seriousness and urgency that it deserves, while reiterating that Democ  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces Administration's Signature Health Initiative Surpasses 2030 Goal Early as Citywide Life Expectancy Jumps to 83.2 Years * Adams Administration Launched Ambitious HealthyNYC Plan in 2023 to Increase New Yorkers' Life Expectancy to 83 Years by 2030 * New York City Reaches Highest-Ever Level of Life Expectancy * New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Me  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Unveils Restored Soccer Fields on Randall's Island After Making $5 Million Investment * Former Site of Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center Serving Migrants Has Been Transformed Into Four Soccer Fields With New Synthetic Turf and Pathways * New York City Has Helped More Than 87 Percent of Migrants Move Out of Shelter, Take Next Steps in Their Journeys Towards Self Sufficiency * N  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The New York Corn and Soybean Growers Association (NYCSGA), Silver Springs, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services addressing concerns regarding the definition of ultra-processed foods (UPF) and how it may impact nutritional perceptions among consumers. NYCSGA represents the interests of corn and soybean farmers throughout New York State, emphasizing their commitment to producing safe and high-quality crops essential for a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Booker Call on DHS to Provide Information on Hiring Standards and Training Protocols for Newly Hired ICE Agents * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, demanded answers from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leadership on the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Meeks, Chairman Mast Send Letter to Secretary Rubio Urging Engagement in Support of Jamaica's Recovery Following Hurricane Melissa Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks and Chairman Brian Mast sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging U.S. engagement in support of   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Supports Resolution Condemning Socialism * WASHINGTON Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.Con.Res. 58, a congressional resolution denouncing the horrors of socialism and condemning socialism as a failed ideology. This resolution was introduced by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL). "More than 100 million people worldwide have been killed because of the horrors of soc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee and Bicameral Coalition Reintroduce Disarm Hate Act * WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 21, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), and Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), along with Representatives James Clyburn (SC-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), John Garamendi (CA-08), Tim Kennedy (NY-26), David Min (CA-47), and Nike  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (Rep.) -- Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands, issued the following news release: * * * REPS. PLASKETT, FITZPATRICK, RILEY, AND BRESNAHAN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN FARM TO SCHOOL ACT * Washington, D.C. - This week, Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) and her colleagues, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Congressman Josh Riley (D-NY), and Congressman Rob Bresnahan (R-PA), introduced the Farm to School Act of 2025, H.R. 6065. This bipartisan legislation would double f  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER: BIG NEWS FOR UPSTATE DAIRY FARMERS! SENATOR ANNOUNCES SENATE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN BILL TO OFFER MORE MILK OPTIONS IN SCHOOL CAFETERIAS * Bipartisan Bill Will Allow Unflavored & Flavored, Whole & Reduced Fat Milk To Be Offered To Students In School Cafeterias Across New York State Schumer Says This Is Win-Win To Support Upstate NY Dairy Farmers And Bring Nu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From House Bipartisan Task Force For Combating Antisemitism Cochairs Reps. Goldman, Fitzpatrick, Stevens, Veasey, Lieu And Meng On The Decision Downgrading Swastikas And Nooses From Prohibited Hate Symbols * "We strongly oppose the Coast Guard's decision to remove the hate-symbol designation from its 2025 policy. A swastika is the emblem of Nazi Germany, which executed the worst genoc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SUOZZI, BACON, HURD, GOTTHEIMER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO AVERT HEALTHCARE AFFORDABILITY CRISIS: THE BIPARTISAN HOPE ACT * Washington, DC Today, Congressmen Tom Suozzi (D-NY), Don Bacon (R-NE), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), and Jeff Hurd (R-CO) co-led the introduction of the Bipartisan Healthcare Optimization, Protection, and Extension (HOPE) Act. This bill would address the healthcare affordability  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Friday, November 21, 2025 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism Socialism is one of the most destructive ideologies in world history, time and time again proving itself to be a failed experiment that only leads to communist regimes, totalitarian rule, and brutal dictatorships. More than 100 mill  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Republican Recap: Week of November 17, 2025 * Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Keeping Violent Criminals Off D.C.'s Streets Currently, the District of Columbia has a cashless bail policy that prohibits using cash bail as a condition for pre-trial release. This reckless policy allows soft-on-crime progressive judges to release da  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko, Miller-Meeks Introduce Resolution on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Awareness Month * WASHINGTON, DCRepresentatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) today announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution designating November as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Awareness Month to raise awarene  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Watch: Carter denounces the horrors of socialism * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today spoke in favor of Representative Maria Elvira Salazar's (R-FL) resolution, Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism, which overwhelmingly passed the House of Representatives. Watch Rep. Carter's remarks here Read Rep. Carter's full remarks, as prepared for delivery, in favor of this resolu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Adams Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Improve Agricultural Loan Process for Farmers and Ranchers * Legislation will reform FSA loans to create long-term payoffs that strengthen rural communities across America WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, this week joined U.S. Senators Kirste  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * WITH THANKSGIVING AROUND THE CORNER AND FOOD BANKS STRUGGLING AS NEW GOP SNAP CUTS TAKE EFFECT, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NEW LEGISLATION TO PROTECT SNAP, WHICH 68,000+ SOUTHERN TIER FAMILIES, SENIORS, & VETS... * Over The Summer, Trump Rushed To Pass Largest Cut To SNAP In History - Nearly $200 BILLION \- To Fund Tax Breaks For Billionaires With Those Cuts Beginning Now Just  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * WITH THANKSGIVING AROUND THE CORNER AND FOOD BANKS STRUGGLING AS NEW GOP SNAP CUTS TAKE EFFECT, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NEW LEGISLATION TO PROTECT SNAP, WHICH NEARLY 200,000 WESTERN NY FAMILIES, SENIORS, &... * Over The Summer, Trump Rushed To Pass Largest Cut To SNAP In History - Nearly $200 BILLION \- To Fund Tax Breaks For Billionaires With Those Cuts Beginning Now Just   more