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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Friday May 08, 2026 ( 7 items )  

CONGRESSMEN PAT RYAN AND EUGENE VINDMAN INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO LOWER PRESCRIPTION DRUGS COSTS FOR SERVICEMEMBERS, VETERANS, AND MILITARY FAMILIES
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMEN PAT RYAN AND EUGENE VINDMAN INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO LOWER PRESCRIPTION DRUGS COSTS FOR SERVICEMEMBERS, VETERANS, AND MILITARY FAMILIES * Congressmen Pat Ryan and Eugene Vindman Introduce Legislation to Lower Prescription Drugs Costs for Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families The "MISSION Rx Act" Would Reduce Spending on Prescription Drugs for Service Members and Their Families Whi  more

Congresswoman Tenney Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner * Oswego, NY -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, "Calvin," an acrylic painting by Phung Cao, an 11th grade student at Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls. Phung's winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside artwork from students across the c  more

Cutting Through the Cost of Waiting: Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz joins Congressman Kennedy at Roswell Park to Push Three-Pronged Legislative Approach to Expand Access for Survivors and High-Risk Patients
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Cutting Through the Cost of Waiting: Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz joins Congressman Kennedy at Roswell Park to Push Three-Pronged Legislative Approach to Expand Access for Survivors and High-Risk Patients * BUFFALO, N.Y. \- Following a tour of the world's first dedicated cancer hospital, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) joined Co  more

Goldman Introduces New Legislation to Invest $10 Billion Annually in Afterschool Learning Programs
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman Introduces New Legislation to Invest $10 Billion Annually in Afterschool Learning Programs * Programming Would Be Fully Paid For By A 1% Increase In The Corporate Tax Rate Legislation Would Ensure That More than 10 Million K-12 Students Can Access Afterschool Programs Washington, D.C. \- Today, U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), founding members of the Co  more

Mannion Leads Effort to Repeal Trump Administration Rule Limiting Access to Graduate and Professional Degrees
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Mannion Leads Effort to Repeal Trump Administration Rule Limiting Access to Graduate and Professional Degrees * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today announced he is leading a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the Department of Education's rule that removes nurses, teachers, social workers, counselors, and other essential professionals from a list of progra  more

Rep. Goldman Rallies With Immigration Advocates Against Palantir's Mass Surveillance Practices
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Goldman Rallies With Immigration Advocates Against Palantir's Mass Surveillance Practices * Follows Rep. Goldman demanding answers from Department of Homeland Security about use of Palantir software for Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations Assets HERE New York, N.Y. \- Today, U.S. Representative Dan Goldman led a rally outside Palantir's New York City office to protest the surve  more

Tonko Visits Johnsonville Home Undergoing Weatherization Upgrades
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Visits Johnsonville Home Undergoing Weatherization Upgrades * JOHNSONVILLE, NY - Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko visited a Rensselaer County home undergoing weatherization improvements to view the ongoing progress, meet with the homeowner and local advocates, and discuss ways to help more families take advantage of the benefits provided by home weatherization. During the visit, Tonko highli  more