WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - FCC Recently Announced New Proposal That Could Force State and Local Municipalities to Choose Between Continuing to Provide Public Access Channels or Lose Vital Funding for Other Community Services; New York State Has Over 70 Public Broadcast Channels that Could Be Under Threat If New FCC Proposal Is Implemented; Senators' Letter Comes Ahead of FCC's Vote on this Proposal Next Week * * * U.  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - FCC Recently Announced New Proposal That Could Force State and Local Municipalities to Choose Between Continuing to Provide Public Access Channels or Lose Vital Funding for Other Community Services - New York State Has Over 70 Public Broadcast Channels that Could Be Under Threat If New FCC Proposal Is Implemented; Senators' Letter Comes Ahead of FCC's Vote on this Proposal Next Week * * *   more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Study would analyze impact of rising water levels & severe weather throughout Great Lakes ecosystem * * * U.S. Reps. John Katko (NY-24) and Joe Morelle (NY-25) have introduced bipartisan legislation to require a Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study, a proposal which would allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to partner with the eight Great Lakes states on assessing threats and resiliency   more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Helps Vets and Families Get Resources, Care They Earned * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) hosted a Veterans Resource Fair to connect Upstate New York Veterans with resources and services. The resource fair served as a one-stop-shop for Veterans and their families looking for assistance with VA benefits, employment services, housing resources, education assistance, and more. Brindisi   more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: Today, House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) sent a letter to Hope Hicks, former senior Trump Campaign official and former White House Communications Director, demanding that she come before the House Judiciary Committee to clarify her testimony, after a federal judge in New York unsealed evidence which revealed apparent inconsistencies with Hicks' testi  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Homeland Security subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism, and the subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation and Operations issued the following statement by Chairman Max Rose, D-New York, at a joint hearing entitled "Homeland Security Implications of the Opioid Crisis": "Today, the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism, and the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations are meeting to examine the homeland security im  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Homeland Security subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism, and the subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation and Operations issued the following statement by Chairwoman Kathleen Rice, D-New York, at a joint hearing entitled "Homeland Security Implications of the Opioid Crisis": "Today our Subcommittees are examining the challenges we face in addressing one of the most severe health crises in our nation's history. Last year alone, more than 48,000 p  more

NEW YORK, July 26 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: In response to a recent Federal Monitor report about housing conditions at NYCHA, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) led a letter to New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to address several items of concern within the report. Clarke was joined by Carolyn Maloney (NY-12), Max Rose (NY-11), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Grace Meng (NY-06) and Eliot   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Low or No Emission Program has allocated $2,500,000 to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority. This grant provides funding to state and local governmental authorities for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses. Additionally, this grant will include funding for acquisition, constr  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Chris Collins (R-NY-27), Kurt Schrader (D-OR-5), Ted Yoho (R-FL-3), Ron Estes (R-KS-4), and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-9) celebrated the passage of H.R. 693, the U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2019 (PAST Act). The legislation they sponsored together would amend the Horse Protection Act to ban the use of devices implicated in the practice of soring,   more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) released a letter today to United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie urging the mothballing of the Combined Heat and Power Biomass Plant at the Canandaigua Veterans' Medical Center. Collins letter cites the declining cost of natural gas making the Biomass plant unfeasible to run costing taxpayers money instead of providing a savings. In Jun  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: This week, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform passed Representative Antonio Delgado's (NY-19) legislation to rename a Pine Plains Post Office after fallen soldier Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent who was one of four Americans killed in January by a suicide bombing in Syria during her fifth combat tour in the Middle East. Rep. Delgado introduced bipartisan legislation to ren  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Legislation, Backed by New York Farm Bureau, Aims to Lower Health Care Costs For Self-Employed * * * Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) and Representative John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) introduced the Tax Fairness for the Self-Employed Act, bipartisan legislation that would make changes to the tax code to level the playing field for self-employed small business owners by making sure that   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: The Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic will implement recommendations offered by Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) to improve safety models for the protection of tourists in the Dominican Republic. Espaillat published these recommendations after his visit to the country earlier this month, during which he met with leaders of the tourism industry and officials of the Embassy of the Unite  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Eliot Engel, a top member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, met this week with New Rochelle's Mayor Noam Bramson and Development Commissioner Luiz Aragon to discuss some of the City's upcoming initiatives including the innovative LINC Project. The LINC Project would convert the underutilized and hazardous Memorial Highway into a safe public open space with recreational uses, bicycle fac  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Eliot L. Engel (NY-16), Chris Stewart (UT-02), and Haley Stevens (MI-11) introduced the bipartisan Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019, H.R. 4019, which would ban e-cigarette use in educational and child care facilitates. Adolescent use of e-cigarettes has spiked in recent years. From 2017 to 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 48% increase in e-cigarette use amon  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Eliot L. Engel (D-NY) and Fred Upton (R-MI), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Asthma and Allergy Caucus, announce the initial roster of 20 bipartisan caucus members for the 116th Congress: Rep. TJ Cox (CA-21) Rep. Steve Chabot (OH-01) Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) Rep. Peter A. DeFazio (OR-4) Rep. Nita Lowey (NY-17) Rep. John Larson (CT-01) Rep. Jose Serrano (NY-  more

STATEN ISLAND, New York, July 25 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Due to torrential downpour and inclement weather during this week's hearing, Congressman and other local electeds called for another hearing to be scheduled to ensure all Islanders' voices could be heard * * * Following Congressman Max Rose's demand that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) hold another hearing on Staten Island due to the inclement weather and torrentia  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, H.Con.Res.32, introduced by Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), calling for justice following the 1999 executions of NY-1 residents, Ylli, Agron and Mehmet Bytyqi, who resided in Hampton Bays, passed the House Committee on Foreign Affairs following the 20th anniversary of the murders. In July 1999, the three brothers, Ylli, 25 years old, Agron, 23 years old, and Mehmet Bytyqi, 21   more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on agencies' compliance with the annual inflation adjustments required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act. The report (GAO-19-567R) is titled "Civil Monetary Penalties: Review of Federal Agencies' Compliance with the 2018 Annual Inflation Adjustment Requirements". The report was sent to Sen. Lindsey O. Graham, R-South Carolina, chairman, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, ranking member of the  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Address Skills Needs by Implementing Workforce Training Programs in Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties * * * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $50,000 in federal funding for Chemung-Schuyler-Steuben Workforce New York (CSS Workforce NY) to provide worker training for 18 workers. These individuals may have had difficulty finding work due to a low   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand took to the Senate floor to urge her colleagues to pass her bipartisan legislation, the Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act, which would make the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund permanent. The bipartisan legislation, which passed the U.S. House of Representa  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Cory Gardner (R-CO), U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY-12) and Peter King (R-NY-2) today stood with 9/11 first responders, survivors, their families, and Jon Stewart to announce Senate passage of the bipartisan Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanen  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Homeland Security subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism, and the subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation and Operations issued the following testimony by Bridget Brennan, special narcotics prosecutor for New York City, at a joint hearing entitled "Homeland Security Implications of the Opioid Crisis": "My name is Bridget Brennan and I am Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York. The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor (SNP) i  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-162) on legislation (H.R. 3239) to require Customs and Border Protection to perform an initial health screening on detainees. The report was advanced by Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, on July 19. Excerpts of the report follow: Purpose and Summary H.R. 3239, the "Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act," requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ensure that   more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Oversight and Reform subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy issued the following testimony by Ray Niaura, interim chair of the Department of Epidemiology at the College of Global Public Health at New York University, at a hearing entitled "Examining JUUL's Role in the Youth Nicotine Epidemic: Part I": "Thank you for holding this important hearing on a topic of great concern to the nation's public health. I'm privileged to appear before you this morning to   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The House Oversight and Reform subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy issued the following hearing information: Examining JUUL's Role in the Youth Nicotine Epidemic: Part I at 2154 Rayburn House Office Building at 9 a.m. on July 24: PURPOSE The hearings will examine JUUL's: (1) role in the youth nicotine addiction epidemic (2) appeal to youth (3) marketing (4) health claims (5) relationship to traditional tobacco companies WITNESSES * Meredith Berman, Co-fou  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. House passed Representative Antonio Delgado's (NY-19) bipartisan legislation, H.R. 2336, the Family Farmer Relief Act, introduced with House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wisc.), House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-Minn.), and Reps. TJ Cox (D-Calif.), Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) and Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), which would ease the process of reorgani  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) voted to pass legislation he co-sponsors, H.R. 397, Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions or "Butch Lewis" Act to address the multiemployer defined benefit pension fund crisis and save the pensions of 1.3 million U.S. workers and retirees. "Millions of hardworking Americans with multiemployer pension plans have worked hard and saved their whole live  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, July 25 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Before Supreme Court ruling, Lowey ensured House-passed funding bill blocked harmful citizenship question and included $4.6 billion increase for the Census * * * Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, submitted written testimony to the New York State Complete Count Commission detailing the importance of an accurate count  more

NEW CITY, New York, July 25 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - "Jerry Donnellan VA Community Clinic" in New City would honor deceased veteran and long-time Rockland veterans advocate. * * * Today, Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester) re-introduced legislation to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community clinic in New City as the "Jerry Donnellan VA Community Clinic." Mr. Donnellan, a Vietnam veteran and long-time advocate  more

NEW YORK, July 26 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), lead sponsor of the Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act, today sent Mayor de Blasio a formal request that he host a Canyon of Heroes parade to honor 9/11 responders and survivors. In the letter, the Congresswoman writes, "Let's be clear; 9/11 was an attack o  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019, which - in addition to authorizing increased funds and support for the United States Coast Guard - permanently bans the establishment of new anchorages on the Hudson River. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) serves as the Chair of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee on the Tr  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congresswoman's bill seeks to improve graduation rates at community colleges; measure would replicate successful City University of New York (CUNY) program nationwide * * * U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced today that she introduced the Community College Student Success Act, which seeks to ensure that under-resourced public community colleges with high percentages of low-income and minority stu  more

QUEENS, New York, July 26 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congresswoman sends letter calling for testing program to be expedited; says it's unacceptable that no NYCHA apartments in the borough have been inspected yet for lead * * * U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today urged Mayor de Blasio to expedite the New York City Housing Authority's (NYCHA) lead paint testing initiative so that testing can finally begin at complexes in Queens. "While the cit  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-10), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) introduced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, one of the most comprehensive marijuana reform bills ever introduced in the U.S. Congress. "Despite the legalization of marijuana in states across the count  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Move is latest stunt to block oversight of crimes and corruption * * * U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today reacted with ridicule to a report that Donald Trump was suing the House Ways and Means Committee, as well as the state of New York, to block release of his business and personal tax returns. "We're entering Alice in Wonderland territory," stated Rep. Pascrell, a senior membe  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus praised the passage of the Caucus-endorsed H. Res. 246, a bipartisan resolution opposing the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement targeting Israel. The Caucus' endorsement, spearheaded by Congressmen Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Steve Watkins (KS-02), united Democratic and Republican Caucus members behind the effort to denounce the boycott of Isra  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Problem Solvers praises colleague and fellow Caucus member Kurt Schrader (OR-05) on the Consensus Calendar win with passage of H.R. 693, U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2019. The bill received priority consideration on the House floor by having more than 290 bipartisan cosponsors - an instrumental new house rule the Problem Solvers Caucus led the fight for earlier this   more

BRONX, New York, July 23 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today spoke with His Excellency Harsh Vardhan Shringla, India's ambassador to the United States. Chairman Engel reiterated his support for the longstanding U.S. position on the Kashmir dispute, saying he supported dialogue between India and Pakistan, but reaffirmed that the dialogue's pace and scope can only be determine  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), joined by seven of his colleagues, introduced comprehensive legislation repealing the death penalty for a range of criminal offenses under United States Federal Criminal Code, the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Controlled Substances Act, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. In addition, the bill converts the sentences of those currently on death row into a sen  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee about rural broadband and the need for more accountability from big cable companies. Brindisi, a longtime advocate for rural broadband, urged the committee to act. "When I hear cable executives talk about '5G access' and '10-gigabit connections,' I am left shaking my head," Brindisi said. "Worst of all, I have  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, a bipartisan group of House members issued the following statements after their bipartisan bill--the Locking Up Robocallers Act of 2019--passed out of the House as part of H.R. 3375, the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act. The Locking Up Robocallers Act of 2019 was introduced by Congressman Donald McEachin (D-VA) and Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX), with original co-sponsors Congressman Anthony Brindisi (D  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Collins announced today that the Northern Border Regional Commission's State & Infrastructure Investment Grant has allocated $480,000 to the Orleans County IDA. This grant will provide funding for engineering work and construction improvements to nine railroad bridges and culverts on the Falls Road Railroad in Orleans and Niagara Counties. This grant will help and retain 225+ jobs in the   more

KINGSTON, New York, July 22 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following statement in celebration of National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York: "I join in welcoming visitors from across the country to Cooperstown and beautiful Otsego County to celebrate our national pastime. "This weekend, we all join in honoring a uniquely American experience that bonds communities, generations, and families.. "Congratulations to this year's inductees to the National Baseball Hall   more

KINGSTON, New York, July 22 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following statement: Yesterday, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) traveled to McAllen, Texas along with Members of Congress on a bipartisan Congressional Delegation trip to facilities at the Southern Border. During the trip, Rep. Delgado and Members of Congress visited Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities around McAllen, Texas, including a Border Patrol station, processing center, holding facility, and a   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today demanded that the Department of State turn over to the Committee all records related to State Department spending at the Mar-a-Lago Club and Trump Turnberry golf resort in Scotland. In a letter to Under Secretary of State for Management Brian Bulatao, Chairman Engel rai  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Eliot. L. Engel introduced H.R 4021, the Facial, Analysis, Comparison and Evaluation (FACE) Protection Act to protect the privacy of individuals from the pervasive government use of facial recognition technology. The FACE Protection Act would prohibit any Federal agency from applying facial recognition technology to any photo identification issued by a State or the Federal Government without a F  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following readout on India's Ambassador to the U.S. Harsh Vardhan Shringla: Chairman Engel reiterated his support for the longstanding U.S. position on the Kashmir dispute, saying he supported dialogue between India and Pakistan, but reaffirmed that the dialogue's pace and scope can only be determined by India and Pakistan. He reaffirmed that in order for dialogue to be meaningfu  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on arms sale resolutions: "The President's veto sends a grim message that America's foreign policy is no longer rooted in our core values--namely a respect for human rights--and that he views Congress not as a coequal branch of government, but an irritant to be avoided or ignored. "Worse still, this veto is going to cost innocent lives. "These weapons are goi  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Chinese interference in Vietnamese-controlled waters: "China's recent aggression in the South China Sea is a disturbing demonstration of a country openly flouting international law. Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, China's actions constitute a violation of Vietnamese sovereignty and its legitimate rights within its exclusive economi  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the situation in Hong Kong: "I am deeply concerned by the reports of police brutality in response to peaceful protests in Hong Kong and by the vigilante attacks on reporters in Yuen Long MTR Station. I urge all parties to exercise restraint and call on the Hong Kong Government to uphold its commitment to the rule of law. "Allegations of police violence over  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Representative Eliot L. Engel (D-NY), Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today expressed his strong opposition to the Trump Administration's signing of an agreement with Guatemala deeming it a country adequately safe to receive asylum seekers who have reached the United States ("Safe Third Country Agreement"): "President Trump's decision t  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) voted to increase the paychecks of American workers by passing H.R. 582, the Raise The Wage Act, to gradually increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025 and restore the value of work in our economy by lifting struggling workers and their families out of poverty. "Today, New Yorkers are working harder than ever - but workers' wages are falling furt  more

NEW YORK, July 22 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today at 6:00 p.m. EDT at the House of Justice located at 106 West 145th Street, New York, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host a 'Speak Out' event to build public awareness and call for the immediate release of Americans Rakim Mayers a.k.a. A$AP Rocky, and his two team members, David Rispers Jr. and Bladimir Corniel, who have been unjustly imprisoned in Sweden for nearly three weeks. Rep. Espaillat   more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Paul A. Gosar, R-Arizona, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on July 23: I rise today to include in the Record comments about the situation in Iran that I believe are relevant and should be widely shared. The comments, from former New York City Mayor and attorney to the U.S. President Rudy Giuliani, address peaceful regime change in Iran and the work of the Iranian Resistance. Giuliani delivered this speech at the Internation  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Legislation Continues and Expands the Hunter Kelly Research Program Through the National Institutes of Health * * * Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2019 (HR 2507). The bipartisan bill, cosponsored by Higgins, assists states in improving and expanding newborn screening programs, supports  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Bill Protects Consumers Against Fake Caller ID & Expands Penalties for Illegal Robocall Perpetrators * * * Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved H.R 3375, the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act, protecting consumers against predatory calling practices. Higgins, a cosponsor of the bill, said, "Entities engaging in illegal robocalls are employing deceptive  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Higgins delivers speech on House floor in support of the legislation * * * Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) took to the House floor during debate and spoke in support of the H.R. 397, Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019, also known as the Butch Lewis Act after union leader Butch Lewis, who led efforts to save troubled multiemployer pensions. The bill, favorably reported to th  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Sergeant Yockey Served Nearly a Decade in the United States Army, Suffered Injuries Related to Agent Orange Exposure Yockey's Name to be added to Buffalo Naval Park Wall of Honor * * * Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) was joined by United States Army Buffalo Recruiting Commander Captain Randy Warren and VA Western New York Healthcare System Chief of Staff Dr. Grace Stringfellow, and Buffalo Nav  more

SYRACUSE, New York, July 26 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) this morning announced that, with his advocacy, the City of Auburn has been awarded $500,000 in Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) funding for infrastructure improvements. "It is critical that we invest in and support the infrastructure in our region, and I'm proud to deliver this funding to support the ongoing revitalization and tourism efforts in City of Auburn,  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the bipartisan agreement to raise budget caps and suspend the debt ceiling: "House Democrats have insisted on raising unworkable budget caps to ensure that Congress can responsibly fund our government and uphold our commitment to America's families. That's what this agreement does. "While the bipartisan deal represents a compromise, I am proud that this agr  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Tomaz Malinowski, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Tom Malinowski introduced the Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act, a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the National Estuary Program (NEP). He was joined by original cosponsors Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (D-Tex.) and Congressman Garret Graves (R-La.), fellow members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure's Subcommittee on Water Resources and the Environme  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * - House passes Rep. Raul Ruiz's H.R. 3239, Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act * * * Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) released the following statement after voting to help pass H.R. 3239, Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act. "Yesterday, I was proud to join my colleagues in voting to pass Congress  more

NEW YORK, July 22 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement on the death of District Attorney Robert Morgenthau: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend Robert Morgenthau, our City's legendary district attorney. As New York City's longest serving elected prosecutor, Bob fought to make our city and our world a more just and safe place. "His decades long dedication to justice transformed our great city and inspired the next generation of politici  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement on the death of Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau: "Robert Morgenthau will forever be known as a giant of our justice system. He was revered by colleagues and New Yorkers alike and worked every day to make our state safer and stronger. "In addition to his lifelong dedication to his work, Robert was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran and retired to the Morgenthau family's legendary Fishkill Farms, ri  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement: Today, Members of the House Intelligence Committee, including Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), questioned Special Counsel Robert Mueller on his report detailing the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 United States election, whether the Russian government coordinated with the Trump Campaign, and whether the President attempted to obstruct justice during the investigation. Rep. Maloney   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement in advance of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's appearance before the House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee: "The sad fact is that the Mueller Report has been lost in the daily chaos of this Administration. "Most Americans - including many of my colleagues - have no idea what's in this report and why it matters. "I look forward to hearing from Special Counsel Robert Mueller tomorrow, and hope h  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY-12), standing with U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Cory Gardner (R-CO), U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and Congressman Peter King (R-NY-2) today stood with 9/11 first responders, survivors, their families, and Jon Stewart to announce Senate passage of the bipartisan Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alv  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following statement regarding the Government Accountability Office report he requested to investigate comment submissions to the Federal Communications Commission's public comment period of its rulemaking process: This is the first of two anticipated reports, particularly focusing on what if any guidelines and policies agencies have to assess and track the integrity of public comments: "In 2017 I asked GAO to investigate the   more

QUEENS, New York, July 21 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following statement condemning the attack on a Hindu priest in Queens temple: "The atrocious attack on Swami Ji Harish Chander Puri is the antithesis of all that Queens represents. "Our diversity of color, creed, and ideology is our greatest strength, and acts of bigotry like this attack have no place in our community. "We must all unequivocally denounce acts of hate and be mindful that hate is not only corrosive, but   more

QUEENS, New York, July 20 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following statement regarding the reported attack on a Hindu priest in Queens temple: "I am disgusted over the violent attack on a Hindu priest in our borough. This type of brutal act is un-American and the person who committed this heinous crime is a coward. "People from across the globe call Queens home and we are proud to embrace this rich diversity that exists in our communities and neighborhoods. "I commend the NYPD for  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on July 23, on the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act: I rise to emphasize the urgent need to assist migrant children at our Southern land border. The Trump Administration's treatment of asylum-seeking families at the border is un-American and inhumane. There have been over 2,500 children separated from their families at our border. Of the 2,500, 1,033 were under t  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Co-sponsors resolution decrying President Trump's comments telling Members of Congress to "go back" to the "crime infested places from which they came" * * * Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass a resolution condemning the racist comments made recently by President Trump via Twitter directed at Members of Congress. Rep. Morelle is a co-sponsor of the resolution. "Our nation's greatest strengt  more

ROCHESTER, New York, July 22 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following statement on the death of ex-County Legislator Paul Haney: "I join all of Rochester in mourning the loss of Paul Haney, a former County Legislator, City Councilman, and longtime community leader who truly exemplified what it means to be a public servant. "Paul dedicated his life to enthusiastically serving his neighbors and was always the first to lend a hand to anyone in need. "I extend my thoughts and deep  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's proposal to cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits: "President Trump's decision to end Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for three million people demonstrates an utter disregard for the needs of everyday Americans. "Local providers estimate this action could impact upwards of 10,000 children, seniors, and families in Monroe County who rely o  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - First increase in a decade will support hardworking families and lift 1.3 million Americans out of poverty * * * Congressman Joe Morelle voted to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade. The legislation, cosponsored by Rep. Morelle, will gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024, providing much-needed relief for hourly workers whose wages have failed   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following floor statement in support of a resolution (H.Res. 246) opposing efforts to delegitimize Israel and the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement targeting Israel: "Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. Res. 246. "This Resolution, modeled on legislation passed by the New York City Council, is fully consistent with the First Amendment and affirms the rights of those who support the Global BDS movement to voice t  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement at a hearing entitled "Oversight of Family Separation and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Short-Term Custody under the Trump Administration": "In February, the Judiciary Committee held a hearing to examine the Trump Administration's indefensible and repugnant family separation policy. Since then, we have seen how this policy--along with many others--have collectiv  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement at a hearing entitled "Oversight of the Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election: Former Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller, III": "Director Mueller, thank you for being here. I want to say just a few words about our themes today: responsibility, integrity, and accountability. "Your career, for example, is a model of res  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: A sewer project in Ripley will now be thousands of dollars less, thanks to the efforts of Congressman Tom Reed and his Constituent Services Program. While many may not be aware of the service, Rep. Reed and his staff are always available to help constituents, including individuals and municipalities, in a variety of capacities. After a collapsed sewer line under the railroad caused some major issues for the tow  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on July 23, highlighting the importance of the Manufacturing Leadership Act: I rise today to express my support for the Manufacturing USA Programs, the Manufacturing Institutes and their role in advancing U.S. Manufacturing. These programs are the only ones of their kind in this country designed to bring business partners together in full collaboration, built to foster  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced a federal grant worth $750,000 to provide Rev: Ithaca Startup Works with funding for the Prototype to Productions Accelerator, to develop and deliver a program that supports hardware startups and local manufacturers. "We care about supporting local businesses," Tom said. "This investment enables Rev: Ithaca Startup Works to aid startups and existing manufacturers and accelerate g  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced a $1,362,912 grant to provide the Geneva City School District with funding to provide Head Start services. "We care about ensuring our children receive a quality education," Tom said. "This grant enables Geneva City Schools to fund Head Start programs to promote the school readiness of young children from low-income families. We support programs like these that give kids the tool  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: The Problem Solvers Caucus has endorsed H.R. 1980, the Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act, which will establish a brand new women's history museum on the Mall in Washington, as a part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. The Museum will showcase the invaluable contributions women have made to the United States throughout its history in every professional field and sector of society. The 24 De  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following statement: Following House passage earlier this month, Congressman Max Rose, an Army combat veteran who led a bipartisan effort to build support for permanently renewing and fully funding the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate passing the Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Ac  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) made the following remarks on the House floor prior to House passage of H.Res. 246, an anti-BDS resolution: Click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aljrrsQfKLk&feature=youtu.be) to watch the remarks. Full remarks: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate both of my colleagues from New York, the distinguished gentleman Mr. Zeldin and Mr. Engel for their stron  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Jose E. Serrano, D-New York, issued the following statement on events in Puerto Rico: "I support the right of Puerto Ricans to peacefully speak out against decades of frustration, mismanagement, and inequality under its colonial status. For too long, Puerto Ricans have been treated with disrespect by the federal government and by their own local elected officials. "I condemn in the strongest possible terms the language used and the sentiments expressed in the chat r  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Jose E. Serrano, D-New York, issued the following statement on the resignation of Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello: "Puerto Ricans have spoken and demanded accountability and respect from their leaders. They have spoken out against mismanagement and corruption, issues that have no party lines on the island. "Now Puerto Rico must come together and chart a path forward as the island continues recovering from the ongoing economic crisis and the effects of hurricane Ma  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced the Department of Transportation has awarded a $4,485,493 grant for Watertown International Airport. This funding will go toward constructing an aircraft rescue and fire-fighting building. "I'm thrilled to announce nearly $4.5 million in funding has been awarded to Watertown International Airport by the Department of Transportation for advanced safety measure  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring the Renovate and Enhance Veterans' Meeting Halls and Posts (REV AMP) Act. This legislation creates a 5 million dollar grant program for veterans organizations. These grants can be used for repairs and improvements to existing facilities or technology. Any recipient of this funding would not be eligible for another award for at least five years, ensuring that a  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik spoke on the House Floor to honor the life of MaryLou Whitney. She passed away on July 19, at the age of 93. Watch Congresswoman's Stefanik Floor speech on MaryLou Whitney here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znv0SG-PeDk) "I rise today in honor of MaryLou Whitney, the Queen of Saratoga, who sadly passed away on July 19 at the age of 93. MaryLou Whitney embodied the  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik spoke on the House Floor to honor the life of Randy Preston, Wilmington Town Supervisor. Randy Preston tragically passed away of cancer on July 18 at the age of 60. Watch Congresswoman's Stefanik Floor speech on Randy Preston here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVtDLXmpKko). "I rise today to honor and celebrate the life of Randy Preston: Wilmington Town Supervisor,   more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement after ex-Special Counsel Robert Mueller's testimony before the House Intelligence Committee: "I thank Mr. Mueller for answering questions today regarding the Special Counsel's Investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. "As a policy maker, I believe we must combat Russian 'sweeping and systematic' interference in the United States electoral process and have introduced several legislative pr  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to House and Senate Leadership with a group of her colleagues on both sides of the aisle to express support for the ongoing budget negotiations, emphasizing the importance of a swift resolution to avoid dangerous cuts to our defense and national security spending. "The significant progress we have made in rebuilding our nation's military is at risk if Congress c  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, sponsor of the Scientific Integrity Act (H.R. 1709), issued the following remarks at the House Science Committee hearing entitled "Scientific Integrity in Federal Agencies": "Thank you Chairs Johnson and Stevens for today's hearing and for joining me as original cosponsors introducing the Scientific Integrity Act! Thanks to Chairwoman Sherrill for your strong support of the bill and to the nearly 200 members who have supported this commonse  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following statement on the resignation of Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello: "We should be clear - it is the people of Puerto Rico who exercised their will to achieve this outcome and hold their own government accountable. Now that this step has been taken, it is my hope that the Island can at long last turn the page and the American citizens living there will finally be treated with the fairness and decency they deserve. "  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: Today, the House Small Business Committee, under Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) gathered experts and entrepreneurs to examine the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) on small businesses. The TCJA emphasized tax cuts for large corporations while making the tax code more complicated for many small business owners. "What we are seeing nearly a year   more

PATCHOGUE, New York, July 26 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) announced Stony Brook University has been awarded five grants from the National Science Foundation totaling over $2.2 million in funding. "Whether it's educating the next generation, helping us protect our planet or pioneering the future of mathematics, Stony Brook University is on the front lines of research and innovation," said Congressman Zeldin. "Driving   more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following remarks at the GOP leadership press conference on the House passage of (H.R. 246), a powerful statement opposing efforts to delegitimize the state of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel. Rep. Zeldin also urged House Democratic Leadership to now bring S.1/H.R. 336 to the House floor, legislation with teeth, to combat the BDS movement. "Yesterday was an important vote in the Ho  more

CENTRAL ISLIP, New York, July 23 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: On Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at the Suffolk County District Court in Central Islip, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), the families of Joseph Barouch and Raymond Berrios and other concerned citizens demanded the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs provide accountability regarding the continued failure to protect New Yorkers with special needs experiencing ab  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) applauded Senate passage today of the Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act (H.R. 1327), which fully funds the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund and reauthorizes it through the year 2090. Having passed the House of Representatives on July 12, 2019, this legislation now heads   more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Reps. Karen Bass, D-California, chairwoman of the House Judiciary subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security, and Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on the Justice Department reinstating the federal death penalty: "We are extremely concerned about Attorney General Barr's announcement today that the Department of Justice will resume capital punishment and is scheduling the executions of five ind  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - First State Dept. Authorization Bill to Clear the House Since 2013 * * * Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Representative Michael McCaul, the Committee's Ranking Member, today welcomed unanimous House passage of their legislation authorizing the Department of State for 2020. This authorization   more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Representatives Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Michael McCaul, Ranking Member of the Committee, this week introduced legislation supporting the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. "The Global Fund has contributed to incredible achievements in the fight against some of the world's most terrible dise  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman to hold events in South Brooklyn & on Staten Island next week pressing the case for investments in infrastructure, transportation; Joined group of more than 70 members calling for infrastructure package * * * As the House of Representatives wrapped up legislative business before the August district work period, Congressman Max Rose delivered a scathing speech on the House floor tonight ad  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman backs effort to protect homeowners from exorbitant hikes in flood insurance and provide much needed relief to homeowners struggling with rising premiums * * * Congressman Max Rose is backing a bipartisan proposal that will protect homeowners from steep flood insurance rate hikes, secures the long-term stability of the National Flood Insurance Program, and safeguards homeowners in communit  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Max Rose chaired a hearing today to address the unprecedented opioid epidemic and urge action to stop the flow of illicit fentanyl into the United States. Rose highlighted the important role John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) plays in screening more than half of all international mail that arrives in the United States. "My district has been one of the epicenters of the epidemic. I've spoke  more

MCALLEN, Texas, July 20 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Max Rose visited the Rio Grande Valley yesterday as part of a bipartisan Homeland Security Committee delegation to examine the migrant conditions at the southern border. The group visited Customs and Border Patrol facilities around McAllen, Texas, including a Border Patrol station, processing center, holding facility, and a port of entry. The delegation also visited a Department of Health and Hu  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Continue Lab's 40-Year History Of Groundbreaking Development Of High-Performance Materials - The Cornell High-Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) Is One Of Two High-Energy Synchrotron X-Ray Sources In The United States; The Lab Has Generated Revolutionary Scientific Innovation In Numerous Fields, Including Discoveries That Led To Two Nobel Prizes * * * U.S. Senator Ch  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - AX Enterprize & Thales USA Land +$7M Rome Lab Partnership - Companies Will Partner With Rome Lab, The Griffiss UAS Test Site, NUAIR, Scherzi Systems LLC & Syracuse University To Enhance The United States' Military & Civilian UAS Capabilities - Schumer: Agreement Is A Win-Win For Our Nation And The Mohawk Valley Economy * * * U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that AX Enterpr  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Pointing To The Highest Suicide Rate In Decades, Schumer Says All-Hands-On-Deck Are Needed To Reach More People In Pain & Save Precious Lives - According To Recent CDC Data, The National Suicide Rate Is Up 33% Since 1999, NYS Average Suicide Rate is 8.1 Per 100K People With Onondaga County Suffering At A Staggering Rate Of 10.3 Suicide Deaths Per 100K People * * * Standing at Liberty Resou  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Since 2001, Airlines Have Successfully Lobbied FAA For A Pass; Senator Demands Airlines & FAA Reverse Course & Stock Planes With Epipens Because They Can Save The Lives Of Kids & Adults During An Emergency - Standing With "Doctor Mike," The Well-Known NY Physician Who Just Saved A Passenger From A Food Allergy Attack On A Delta Flight -That Had No EpiPen On Board-- Schumer Rallies For Airlin  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - As Honey Bee Population Spirals, Schumer Pushes Feds To Step-Up Data Collection Of Insect To Help Combat Trend & Keep Upstate Populations, Biz & Jobs Buzzing - Upstate NY Is An Agricultural Hive Of Productivity, But Recent Fed Decision That Imperils The Future Of Bees Would Threaten Much Of What Makes The Capital Region Buzz * * * Standing amidst a swarm of advocates, at the Radix Ecolog  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Trip Will Mark First Ever Visit A Sec Def Makes To Rome To See Lab's Critical Contribution To The Nation's Cyber Defense Network & Mohawk Valley Economy - Schumer: As The Nation's Premier Research Organization For Command, Control, Cyber And Intelligence Technologies, The Air Force Research Laboratory In Rome, NY Is An Invaluable Element Of The U.S. Air Force Research & Development Enterpris  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Hoosick Falls, Newburgh, Suffolk County, and More Have Recently Suffered From PFAS Contamination of Drinking Water That Has Impacted Public Health * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $890,851 in federal funding to support a New York State health study on toxic PFAS chemicals. This funding was allocated through the Centers   more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Hoosick Falls, Newburgh, Suffolk County, and More Have Recently Suffered From PFAS Contamination of Drinking Water That Has Impacted Public Health * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $890,851 in federal funding to support a New York State health study on toxic PFAS chemicals. This funding was allocated through the Centers   more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Expand and Upgrade Child Care Services in Steuben, Schuyler, and Chemung Counties * * * Today, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $115,665 in federal funding for the Pro Action of Steuben & Yates, Inc. to help expand child care services in the region and provide training opportunities to staff. Specifically, t  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Purchase Cleaner, Modern And More Environmentally-Friendly Electric Buses And The Necessary Support Infrastructure - Schumer, Gillibrand & Higgins Wrote To Transportation Secretary Chao In May Touting NFTA Request * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Brian Higgins today announced $2.5 million   more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Purchase Cleaner, Modern And More Environmentally-Friendly Electric Buses And The Necessary Support Infrastructure; Schumer, Gillibrand & Higgins Wrote To Transportation Secretary Chao In May Touting NFTA Request * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Brian Higgins today announced $2.5 million in   more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Purchase Cleaner, Modern And More Environmentally-Friendly Electric Buses And The Necessary Support Infrastructure - Schumer, Gillibrand & Higgins Wrote To Transportation Secretary Chao In May Touting NFTA Request * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Brian Higgins today announced $2.5 million in fed  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on Senate passage of the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund: "I will never forget the events that unfolded the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001 (9/11). I was in my first term in the U.S. Senate when news networks first reported that planes had hit the World Trade Towers in New York City. I was in the U.S. Capitol when I learned American Airlines Flight 77 had crashed i  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following floor remarks on the "This is Iowa" Campaign: "At the website "ThisIsIowa.com," you can view a video of people visiting a fake real estate office in New York advertising modern, spacious properties. "You can see the astonishment on the faces of New Yorkers as they are shown beautiful, modern apartments and homes near art museums and award winning restaurants. "The prices and neighborhood amenities seem too good to b  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * - U.S. Senate approves legislation to ensure financial lifeline for people with health problems stemming from the September 11 attacks in New York and Washington, DC * * * In an effort to assist the firefighters, police officers, and other emergency personnel who risked their lives responding to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today voted in favor of the Never Forget the Heroes:  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator Says Funding Will Ensure "Queen Of American Lakes" & Adirondack Hot Spot Maintains The Pristine Water That Made It Famous - Last Year, It Was Revealed That The Village Of Lake George's Wastewater Treatment Facility Is Releasing Harmful Nitrates Into The Lake, Jeopardizing Its Health, Well-Being & The Adirondack Tourism Economy * * * U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced,   more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on July 23, on the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: Finally, there is something we can vote on today at long, long last--the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund for those brave heroes who rushed to the Towers on 9/11. The light at the end of the tunnel of what has been a very long and sometimes very dark time is now only a few hours away. We have waited too long to  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on July 23, on border security: Last Friday, I went with a group of Senate Democrats to visit several detention centers at our southern border, including the Border Patrol facility in McAllen and processing centers at Donna and Ursula, TX. The searing accounts about the conditions endured by the migrant families are true. We saw overcrowding. We heard migra  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement after voting for legislation that he cosponsored to reauthorize the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund: "The heroes that responded to the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York, Shanksville, and at the Pentagon represent the very best of our country. "Today's vote to strengthen the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund will ensure that the first responders, including Pennsylvanians, that develop illness  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, issued the following joint statement after the four Congressional leaders and President Trump reached a budget caps agreement: "Today, a bipartisan agreement has been reached that will enhance our national security and invest in middle class priorities that advance the health, financial security and well-being of the American people. "Importantly, Democrats have achieved an   more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced $500,000 in grant funding for the Northern Border Regional Commission to build a new wastewater treatment facility, which is under a consent order by New York State DEC to be replaced by Fall 2021. The current facility has been in operation since 1939. "I'm thrilled to announce $500,000 in funding for the Northern Border Regional Commission to build a much ne  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01), and Congressman Phil Roe (TN-01) introduced legislation to update outdated labor laws and preserve the autonomy and flexibility of workers as they engage in the modern economy. "Technology has changed not only the nature of work but also what people value in their careers, as younger workers increasingly seek flexibility and fulfillment," s  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has secured $2,576,257 in Northern Border Regional Commission funding for Warren, Clinton, Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Washington, and Essex counties. This follows successful efforts from Congresswoman Stefanik during last year's Farm Bill to expand Northern Border Regional Commission eligibility to all counties in NY-21. "Throughout my time in Congress, I have worked tir  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Science Committee approves measures to advance U.S. wind energy, gas turbine technologies * * * The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology advanced two clean energy innovation bills sponsored by Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY), the first supporting expanded U.S. wind energy research and innovation, the other investing in research and development to improve gas turbine efficiency. "As fl  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Calls for Mitch McConnell and the United States Senate to take action for the people * * * Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) marked the 200th day of the new Congress this week by highlighting milestone legislative achievements passed in the House of Representatives during the 116th Congress to-date. Tonko-supported bills that have passed in the House since January includes legislation to strengthen   more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) voted late yesterday to pass H.R. 3375, the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act, a bill he cosponsors that would bring much needed relief to Americans who are sick and tired of dealing with abusive robocalls. This bipartisan legislation passed by a vote of 429-3 and will now head to the Senate. "The epidemic of spam robocalls has become a serious problem for families throughout the Ca  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Highlights importance for New York State employer competitiveness * * * Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) voted with 230 of his House colleagues today to pass H.R. 582, the Raise the Wage Act of 2019, which would deliver a gradual increase in the federal minimum wage to $15 over the next six years. The first such increase in a decade, this bill would grow paychecks for up to 33 million American work  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has written to the New York City Council's newly formed Taxi Medallion Sale Prices Task Force, encouraging it to explore ways to provide monetary assistance to thousands of medallion holders. The letter was signed by nine other Members of the New York City Congressional delegation. The letter is online here and the full text is below. July 25, 2019 Stephen T. Levin C  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation aimed at providing crucial health benefits for veterans injured while fighting for our country. Specifically, the legislation would help veterans suffering from tinnitus or hearing loss obtain medical care through the Veterans Administration (VA). A 2017 Department of Veterans Affairs report found hearing loss and tinnitus to be among the most  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-N.Y.), Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and Congressman Steve Stivers (R-Ohio) introduced bicameral, bipartisan legislation, the Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement Act ("IDEA Act") of 2019. The IDEA Act is designed to help close the gap faced by women, minorities, and others when it comes to procuring patent rights in  more