U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York
"THE DAM IS BREAKING": CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN'S "NO FUNDS FOR IRAN WAR ACT" GAINS SUPPORT AS HOUSE AGAIN VOTES TO END WAR IN IRAN
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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"THE DAM IS BREAKING": CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN'S "NO FUNDS FOR IRAN WAR ACT" GAINS SUPPORT AS HOUSE AGAIN VOTES TO END WAR IN IRAN
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"The Dam is Breaking": Congressman Pat Ryan's "No Funds for Iran War Act" Gains Support as House Again Votes to End War in Iran
For more than six months, the Trump Administration has waged war in Iran without Congressional approval, costing Americans more than $100 billion
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Chairman Emeritus McCaul Discusses Evolutions in Counterterrorism 25 Years After 9/11 at CHS Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Emeritus McCaul Discusses Evolutions in Counterterrorism 25 Years After 9/11 at CHS Hearing
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WASHINGTON - At today's House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -chairman emeritus and current vice chair of the committee -spoke with DC Fire and EMS Department Chief John Donnelly, FDNY Chief of Fire Prevention Thomas Currao, and Chief Secretary Officer
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Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Hold First-Ever Congressional Hearing on Menopause
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Hold First-Ever Congressional Hearing on Menopause
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Chairman Rick Scott joined Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand to lead a hearing entitled, "Half the Country, Zero Hearings: Meeting the Moment to End the Menopause Care Gap in America." The
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Congressman Langworthy Announces House Passage of his Northern Border Security and Enhancement Review Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Langworthy Announces House Passage of his Northern Border Security and Enhancement Review Act
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#Bipartisan bill requires regular assessments of northern border threats and stronger congressional oversight
Washington, D.C.-September 16th... Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced that the House of Representatives passed his Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act (
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Congresswoman Tenney Highlights Fort Ontario Legislation at House Natural Resources Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Tenney Highlights Fort Ontario Legislation at House Natural Resources Committee Hearing
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Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today highlighted her Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park Establishment Act (H.R. 1031) during a House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands legislative hearing, where Oswego County Clerk Terry Wilbur,
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Congresswoman Tenney's End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act Passes the House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Tenney's End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act Passes the House
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Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced that the House of Representatives unanimously passed her End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9496).This commonsense legislation would ensure Americans held hostage or unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad are not punished by t
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Gillibrand Demands Immediate Action On Artificial Intelligence, Tariffs, And Menopause Care In CNN Interview
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Demands Immediate Action On Artificial Intelligence, Tariffs, And Menopause Care In CNN Interview
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***Watch Senator Gillibrand's Full Interview Here
Today, in an interview on CNN's The Situation Room, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) called for immediate congressional action on regulating artificial intelligence, repealing President Trump's 50% tariffs on Canada, and provi
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Gillibrand Statement On Astronomical $38 Billion Cost Of The Iran War
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement On Astronomical $38 Billion Cost Of The Iran War
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Today, in response to Congress' nonpartisan scorekeeper releasing its finding that the war in Iran has cost taxpayers $38 billion so far, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement:
"Donald Trump is wasting billions of taxpayer dollars fighting a reckless war of choice overseas while working families
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House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Leads 150+ Current and Former House Democrats & Republicans in Urging Supreme Court to Block Trump DHS Voter Purge Database
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Leads 150+ Current and Former House Democrats & Republicans in Urging Supreme Court to Block Trump DHS Voter Purge Database
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Washington, D.C. -For the second time in two weeks, current and former Members of the House of Representatives are challenging the Trump administration's ongoing attempt to unconstitutionally exercise contr
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House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Leads 150+ Current and Former House Democrats & Republicans in Urging Supreme Court to Block Trump DHS Voter Purge Database
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Leads 150+ Current and Former House Democrats & Republicans in Urging Supreme Court to Block Trump DHS Voter Purge Database
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Washington, D.C. -For the second time in two weeks, current and former Members of the House of Representatives are challenging the Trump administration's ongoing attempt to unconstitutionally exercise control over election administr
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House Passes Suozzi-Led Bipartisan Bill to Protect Fraud Victims from Tax Penalties
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Passes Suozzi-Led Bipartisan Bill to Protect Fraud Victims from Tax Penalties
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Washington, D.C.-The House today passed H.R. 9500, the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, a bipartisan bill co-led by Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) to ensure victims of fraud are not forced to pay taxes on the money scammers stole from them.
This bill would restore the theft loss deduction for victims of scams
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ICYMI: Gillibrand Joins Leaders Of NY Food Banks To Call Out Trump Administration's Massive Cuts To Federal Snap Funding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Gillibrand Joins Leaders Of NY Food Banks To Call Out Trump Administration's Massive Cuts To Federal Snap Funding
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***Watch News12's Coverage of Senator Gillibrand's Press Conference Here
New York State Will Be Responsible for Estimated $168 Million More Annually as SNAP Cost Responsibilities Shift to State and Local Governments
In case you missed it, on Monday, U.S. Senator Kirste
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Kennedy's NEXUS for Families Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Kennedy's NEXUS for Families Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Tim Kennedy's NEXUS for Families Act, H.R. 9382, legislation that would make it easier for families to enroll in and renew their NEXUS memberships. The bipartisan bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to link NEXUS applications for m
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Lawler Applauds Passage of Bill to Modernize U.S. Foreign Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Lawler Applauds Passage of Bill to Modernize U.S. Foreign Service
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Washington, D.C. - 9/16/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after his bill, H.R. 9086, the Foreign Service Modernization Act, passed the House by voice vote.
This legislation will improve the operations and effectiveness of America's diplomatic corps as they work to advance U.S. interests
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LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT FOR CONGRESSMAN EVERTON BLAIR
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT FOR CONGRESSMAN EVERTON BLAIR
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that the House Democratic Caucus has approved Everton Blair to be appointed to the Committee on Financial Services.
"Today, I am honored to announce that the Democratic Caucus has approved Rep. Everton Blair to be appointed to the House Comm
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LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT FOR CONGRESSMAN EVERTON BLAIR
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT FOR CONGRESSMAN EVERTON BLAIR
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that the House Democratic Caucus has approved Everton Blair to be appointed to the Committee on Financial Services.
"Today, I am honored to announce that the Democratic Caucus has approved Rep. Everton Blair to be appointed to the House Committee on Financial Service
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND WITH THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE UNTIL VICTORY IS WON"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND WITH THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE UNTIL VICTORY IS WON"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to legislation that would expand Donald Trump's authority to impose tariffs and continue his failed global trade war that is making life far too expensive for everyday American
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND WITH THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE UNTIL VICTORY IS WON"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND WITH THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE UNTIL VICTORY IS WON"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to legislation that would expand Donald Trump's authority to impose tariffs and continue his failed global trade war that is making life far too expensive for everyday Americans.
LEADER JEFFRIES: I ris
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S INFLATIONARY POLICIES
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S INFLATIONARY POLICIES
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
For the past 605 days, Donald Trump has unilaterally implemented an onslaught of failed, inflationary policies that have blown up our economy, leaving the Federal Reserve with no choice but to raise interest rates for the
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S INFLATIONARY POLICIES
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S INFLATIONARY POLICIES
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
For the past 605 days, Donald Trump has unilaterally implemented an onslaught of failed, inflationary policies that have blown up our economy, leaving the Federal Reserve with no choice but to raise interest rates for the first time in three years
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE COMMITTED TO THIS FIGHT FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE COMMITTED TO THIS FIGHT FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press event with the House Democratic Caucus and advocates on the Capitol steps, where he emphasized that as people continue to struggle with the high cost of living due to failed Republican
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE COMMITTED TO THIS FIGHT FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE COMMITTED TO THIS FIGHT FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press event with the House Democratic Caucus and advocates on the Capitol steps, where he emphasized that as people continue to struggle with the high cost of living due to failed Republican policies, House Democrats
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Malliotakis Bill to Protect Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Passes House Unanimously
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Malliotakis Bill to Protect Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Passes House Unanimously
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(WASHINGTON, DC) -Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis applauded the unanimous House passage of her legislation, H.R. 9499, the Protecting Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Act. This legislation takes an important step to ensure that taxpayers who are victims of preparer fraud are not unfairly punished for actions
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MENG INTRODUCES THE STAMPS FOR STAYING CONNECTED ACT
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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MENG INTRODUCES THE STAMPS FOR STAYING CONNECTED ACT
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) introduced the Stamps for Staying Connected Act (H.R.10129), a bill that provides postage to incarcerated individuals who cannot afford it.
This legislation would authorize the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide postage for general correspondence to incarcerated ind
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Ocasio-Cortez, Warren, Hoyle, Wyden, Merkley, Subramanyam Introduce Bill to Ban the Corporate Practice of Medicine
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Ocasio-Cortez, Warren, Hoyle, Wyden, Merkley, Subramanyam Introduce Bill to Ban the Corporate Practice of Medicine
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The Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act would ban corporations and private equity from owning physicians.
The bill is modeled on the landmark Oregon law that physicians have already used to successfully challenge corporate takeovers.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today,
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Representative John W. Mannion's (NY-22) Legislation to Improve Reading Outcomes in Elementary and Secondary Schools Passes House With Bipartisan Support
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Representative John W. Mannion's (NY-22) Legislation to Improve Reading Outcomes in Elementary and Secondary Schools Passes House With Bipartisan Support
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today announced that his legislation, the Science of Reading Act of 2026, passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support. The bipartisan bill, also supported by Represe
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Suozzi (D-NY), Knott (R-NC), and over a Dozen National Religious Organizations Urge Passage of Bipartisan, Bicameral Right to Worship Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Suozzi (D-NY), Knott (R-NC), and over a Dozen National Religious Organizations Urge Passage of Bipartisan, Bicameral Right to Worship Act
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Washington, D.C.-Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) today held a press conference with Right to Worship Act co-lead Congressman Brad Knott (R-NC) and supporters from national endorsing organizations to urge the House and Senate to advance the buffer zone legislati
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Tonko, Heinrich & Budzinski Introduce Good Energy Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Tonko, Heinrich & Budzinski Introduce Good Energy Jobs Act
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WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) today introduced the Good Energy Jobs Act, legislation that would codify labor and community benefit requirements, mandating that financial assistance delivered by the Department of Energy (DOE) supports high-qual
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Velazquez and Davidson Reintroduce Bill to Help Legal Cannabis Businesses Obtain Insurance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Velazquez and Davidson Reintroduce Bill to Help Legal Cannabis Businesses Obtain Insurance
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WASHINGTON -Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) and Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) reintroduced the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana, or CLAIM Act, legislation that would shield insurers from federal criminal prosecution and protect brokers, agents, and insurers from civil liability when t
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