WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * ACL Awards Over $3M to Strengthen Respite Care Services Nationwide * ACL has awarded eight new State Program Enhancement Grants under its Lifespan Respite Care Program, which supports state efforts to develop, enhance, and coordinate systems of accessible, community-based respite services. Totaling just over $3 million for the first of three years, thes  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead Of Vote To Preserve Subsidies That Help Millions Of New Yorkers Afford Health Care, Gillibrand Demands That Republicans Support A Three-Year Extension Of ACA Tax Credits * As Many As 1.7 Million New Yorkers Could See Their Health Care Costs Skyrocket in the New Year if Subsidies Are Not Extended on Thursday Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-1558) on Dec. 11, 2025, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - September 2025": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in September in 8 states, lower in 2 states, and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Eighteen states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 9 states h  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Moran, Hirono & Boozman Lead Effort to Expand Veterans' Access to Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screenings * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chairman Jerry Moran (R-KS) and U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and John Boozman (R-AR) introduced the Mammography Access for Veterans Act bipartisan legislation to expand   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN BISHOP HELPS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO LOWER PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS, PROTECT HEALTHCARE ACCESS * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) called on the U.S. House of Representatives to take up the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to rein in the abusive practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middlemen of drug pricing. The bipartisan legislat  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE DELIVERS SUPPORT FOR ROCHESTER'S BUSINESS COMMUNITY * (Washington, D.C.)Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has voted in favor of legislation to help bolster Rochester's business community. The Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act is bipartisan legislation designed to expand opportunities for investment and give sm  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Dean and Senator Gillibrand Reintroduce Bill to Empower Victims of Significant PFAS Exposure to Sue Manufacturers * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) alongside Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Congressman Jerry Nadler (NY-12) and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), reintroduced the PFAS Accountability Act to create   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Votes to Pass FY26 NDAA, Securing Major Wins for Upstate New York's Military Communities * Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), landmark legislation that strengthens America's national defense, advances President Trump's peace through strength agenda, and secures critical inve  more

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 10 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC and NYSERDA Announce Proposed Regulations to Strengthen Regional Program to Reduce Emissions From Electricity Sector * Auctions Generate Billions for Investments in Clean Energy and Electrification The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced the relea  more

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 11 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Issues Suite of PFAS Response Actions and Resources to Protect Communities * New Study, Finalized Guidance, and Draft Policies Help Examine and Address the Widespread PFAS Prevalence in Communities and in Nature Recording of Virtual Press Conference Available (link is external) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Ama  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces reappointment of Reserve Bank presidents and first vice presidents * Following a comprehensive review by the boards of directors of the regional Reserve Banks, and the unanimous concurrence of Federal Reserve Board members, the Federal Reserve on Thursday announced the reappointment of Federal Reserve Bank presidents and first vice presidents. By law, all Reserve Bank preside  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Credit Suisse Group AG, Credit Suisse AG, Credit Suisse Holdings (USA), Inc., Credit Suisse AG, New York Branch, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. * The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the termination of the enforcement actions listed below: Credit Suisse Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland, Credit Suisse AG, Zurich, Switzerland, Credit Su  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Sues to Stop Loctite, Liquid Nails Construction Adhesive Merger * Today, the Federal Trade Commission sued to block Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Henkel), the manufacturer of the industry-leading Loctite brand construction adhesives, from acquiring Loctite's main competitor, Liquid Nails. The FTC's enforcement action seeks to lower the cost of housing for Americans by protecting U.S. consumers from payin  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Support Family Farmers, Grow Agritourism Across New York * New York State Lost 5,000 Farms Over the Last Decade As Rising Costs Strain Farms Across the Country Nearly 95% of Farms Across New York Are Family-Owned, Driving a Rapidly Growing Agritourism Industry Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced bipartisan legislation to  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Republicans' Refusal To Extend Enhanced ACA Tax Credits * Today, after Senate Republicans blocked the Democratic plan to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies for three years and lower health care costs for tens of millions of Americans, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: "America's economic crisis is about to get substant  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON MOTION TO TABLE H.RES.939 * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: Donald Trump's out-of-control behavior continues to put the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people at risk. At the same time, House Rep  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON MOTION TO TABLE H.RES.939 * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: Donald Trump's out-of-control behavior continues to put the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people at risk. At the same time, House Republicans have zero interes  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy Slams Noem's Failures That Have Put Western New York and the Nation at Risk * WASHINGTON, D.C. - During a Homeland Security Committee hearing, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) pressed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about the agency's unlawful immigration raids, the dismantling of our nation's emergency preparedness and management capabilities, and unprecedented cuts to counter  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Bans Harmful Food Additives in New Dye-Free Procurement Bill * Washington, D.C. - 12/11/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced the introduction of the Dye Free Procurement Act, legislation that would prohibit federal agencies from purchasing food containing certain synthetic color additives, including Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Green No. 3, Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2,  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Secures Major Win for Startups as House Passes Invest Act * Washington, D.C. - 12/11/25... Today, the House passed the bipartisan INVEST Act, a package of more than 20 bills designed to expand investment opportunities and strengthen small businesses, including Congressman Mike Lawler's Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOs) Act, H.R. 3352. The HALOs Act provides long-needed clarity for "d  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS AHEAD OF BIPARTISAN PASSAGE OF PROTECT AMERICA'S WORKFORCE ACT * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in support of the Protect America's Workforce Act, emphasizing that Republicans have failed to deliver on their promises to deliver for working class Americans and that Democrats are committed to protectin  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS AHEAD OF BIPARTISAN PASSAGE OF PROTECT AMERICA'S WORKFORCE ACT * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in support of the Protect America's Workforce Act, emphasizing that Republicans have failed to deliver on their promises to deliver for working class Americans and that Democrats are committed to protecting their right to negotiate  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Leads Bipartisan Healthcare Legislation to Prevent Healthcare Premium Spikes * (WASHINGTON, DC) \- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11) introduced the Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act alongside Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1), Jared Golden (D-ME-2), Don Bacon (R-NE-2), Tom Suozzi (D-NY-3), Rob Bresnahan (R-PA-8), Don Davis (D-NC-1), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez   more

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 12 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * DiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges Student Loan Debt, Rising Housing Costs, and High Unemployment Undermine Financial Independence * New York's young adults -- some members of Generation Z (born 1997-2012) and Millennials (born 1981-1996) -- are facing a complex economic landscape includ  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSdok) -- The New York State Public Service Commission has issued a "Notice of Suspension of Effective Date of Major Rate Change and Initiation of a Proceeding" (Case No. 25-S-0741), postponing a proposed steam rate increase by Consolidated Edison Co. of New York Inc. The decision, issued and effective Dec. 10, 2025, was signed by Secretary Michelle L. Phillips. The utility company filed amendments to its tariff schedule, P.S.C. No. 4 - Steam, on November 26, 2025. CECONY   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Schiff, Durbin Raise Concerns about Epstein Files Tampering, Demand Audit of DOJ's Handling of Files * Judiciary Committee Democrats Press DOJ Inspector General for Records Ahead of December 19 Deadline Washington, D.C. - Today, Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Committee Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) requested an expedited independent re  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen, Rep. Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Defibrillators in Transportation Facilities * Washington, DC - Representative Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) and Representative Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-02), members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced the release of H.R.5897 (link is external), the Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilitie  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Announces House Passage of Bipartisan INVEST Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act (link is external) overwhelmingly passed the U.S. House of Representatives, with a vote of 302 to 123. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), House Committee on Financial Services Chai  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Ritchie Torres and Yvette Clarke Introduce the Our Parks Act * Bill Would Guarantee Free Admission to National Parks on All Federal Holidays in Response to President Trump's Removal of Juneteenth and MLK Day Reps. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) today introduced the Our Parks Act, legislation to guarantee free admission to all national parks on every federal holiday and p  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Democrats Walked Away From a One-Year Subsidy Extension & Real Solutions to Fix our Healthcare Crisis * Senator Marshall Delivers Remarks & Asks for Unanimous Consent to Pass The Marshall Plan Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), delivered remarks on the Senate floor outlining his healthcare package, known as "The Marshall Plan." Senator Marsha  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Representative John W. Mannion on National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on his support for the National Defense Authorization Act: "I joined a strong bipartisan majority in voting for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act legislation that gives our service members a we  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Stopping the Bloodshed: U.S. Response to Crimes Against Humanity in Sudan Opening statement of Chairman Smith at hearing on Sudan * The following are excerpts of Chairman Chris Smith's (R-NJ) opening statement at the House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee's December 11th hearing, entitled "Stopping the Bloodshed: U.S. Response to Crimes Against Humanity in Sudan": Last week,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. William Timmons, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Timmons Announces House Passage of the ICAN Act (H.R. 4431) * The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 4431, the Improving Capital Allocation for Newcomers (ICAN) Act. The ICAN Act is a straightforward fix that updates the Qualifying Venture Capital Fund Exemption under Section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act by raising the cap on permissible fund size from $10 milli  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Introduces 'Flex-Tech' Bill that Spurs U.S. Competitiveness & Cuts Emissions * WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today introduced the State Industrial Competitiveness Act, legislation that strengthens and enhances the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing, all while cutting emissions by providing manufacturers with needed resources and technical support to increase their overa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11382) on Dec. 10, 2025, by legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker: * * * The Voting Rights Act of 1965 at 60 Years: Key Supreme Court Decisions Shaping the Law Today The Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) turned 60 this year. On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the VRA into law "[t]o enforce the fifteenth amendment to the Constitution." Since its enactment  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Rep. Goldman Pushes DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to Admit DHS is Violating the Law * Goldman: "...You can't just decide that you're not going to follow the law, and asylum is a law, and deport people who have ongoing applications. Unfortunately, that is exactly what's happening." Watch the Video of the Exchange HERE (link is external) Washington, DC \- Today, U.S. Representative Dan Goldm  more