WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * As Federal Mandate to Remove Lead Lines Nears, Kennedy Announces Nearly $1 Million for Erie County Water Authority to Continue its Get The Lead Out Initiative * CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. \- Joined by officials from the Erie County Water Authority and colleagues in government, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced a federal grant of nearly $960,000 for the Water Authority that will be used for its  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * As Hudson Valley Families Face Health Care Cuts and Rising Prices, Congressman Pat Ryan Continues Delivering Direct Assistance and Relief with July C.A.R.E.S. Van Events  With the C.A.R.E.S. Van, Ryan and his team deliver one-on-one assistance navigating federal programs and accessing benefits including Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare directly to constituents in their own community Ryan's team  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Demands Documents From DOJ & Participants in Potential Corrupt Clemency Scheme Following a report by the New York Times that the Trump Administration's political appointees may have interfered in a Department of Justice investigation into a potentially corrupt clemency scheme, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations a  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE INTRODUCES THE DIVERSITY VISA PROTECTION AND MODERNIZATION ACT * WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) introduced the Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act, legislation to preserve the integrity of the Diversity Visa Program, strengthen congressional oversight, and ensure that lawful immigration opportunities established by Congress cannot be suspended  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Urges Governor Hochul to Pursue Federal Border Security Funding for New York Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today sent a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul urging her administration to immediately apply for funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's State Border Security Reinforcement Fund (SBSRF), following reports that New York's   more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Introduces War Hazards Compensation Reform Act To Modernize The Reimbursement System * Washington, D.C. - 6/29/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the War Hazards Compensation Reform Act, legislation to modernize the War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA) by improving the reimbursement process for insurance carriers. The WHCA provided a process for the government to provide  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "ONE YEAR AGO, REPUBLICANS ENACTED THE LARGEST CUT TO MEDICAID IN AMERICAN HISTORY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to rooting out Republican corruption and making life better for the American people one year after the passage of the One Big Ugly Bill  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "ONE YEAR AGO, REPUBLICANS ENACTED THE LARGEST CUT TO MEDICAID IN AMERICAN HISTORY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to rooting out Republican corruption and making life better for the American people one year after the passage of the One Big Ugly Bill, which gutted Medicaid an  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy on Meet the Press: The Democratic Party Should Be a Big Tent Party Focused On Common Good Capitalism * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday joined Meet the Press with Ryan Nobles to discuss the future of the Democratic Party. Murphy argued voters want the party to be bolder in taking on concentrated corporate power and creating a "common good capitalism" that re  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Submits 11 Amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) sponsored 11 amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that increase oversight over foreign military sales and uphold human rights commitments across the world. The amendments Representative Ocasio-Cortez introduced can   more

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 24, 2026 The Honorable Robert Cekada Director Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 99 New York Avenue, NE Washington, D.C. 20226 Dear Director Cekada: The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is continuing   more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Introduces 'Next Mission Act' to Help Military Personnel and Their Families Transition to Civilian Life * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today introduced the bipartisan Next Mission Act, legislation to help service members and military spouses successfully transition from military service to civilian careers. The bill is co-led by Rep  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Health, and Yvette Clarke, D-New York, ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following letter to the National Institutes of Health: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 22, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Director National Institutes of Heal  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following letter to Goldman Sachs: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 9, 2026 David Solomon Chief Executive Officer Goldman Sachs 200 West Street New York, NY 10282 Dear Mr. Solomon: I am writing to request information regarding shocking new reports that you have asked Goldman S  more