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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday August 18, 2019 ( 73 items )  

At the Center for Internet Security, Nation's Frontline of Cyber-Defense, Schumer Launches Major Push to Secure American Elections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator Says American Democracy Needs To Be More Secure Than Ever, Urges Congress To Get Significant Resources To State & Local Election Boards Upstate ASAP - In Recent Years, American Electoral Databases & Systems Have Been Targeted By Foreign Adversaries; Reports Say Congress Not Doing Nearly Enough To Secure Elections, The Wellspring Of Our Democracy * * * Standing at the Center for In  more

Delgado Announces Congressional App Challenge, Calls for Submissions in NY-19
KINGSTON, New York, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced this year's Congressional App Challenge and called for submissions from high school and middle school students across New York's 19th Congressional District: "I am pleased to announce my office is accepting submissions for the Congressional App Challenge," said Rep. Delgado. "New York's 19th Congressional District is home to a number of e  more

Engel Calls for McConnell to Reconvene Senate and Vote on Gun Legislation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Eliot L. Engel joined House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and House colleagues today to demand Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell reconvene the Senate to vote on H.R. 8, legislation that would require a background check for every gun sale or transfer, with very explicit and limited exceptions. "It has been over 5 months since the House has passed this bipartisan, common-sense gun control bill,  more

GAO Issues Report on Social Security, Medicare
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on Social Security and Medicare trust funds. The report (GAO-19-596) is titled "Social Security and Medicare: Improved Schedule Management Needed for More Timely Trust Fund Reports". The report was sent to Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, ranking member of the House Ways and Means subcommittee on Social Security, on July 30. Here are excerpts of summaries associated with the report. What GAO Found: "Annual reports on the  more

Getting Ready for Take Off: Tom on the Job at Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed went on the job with Evans Roofing at the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to see renovations, funded by federal grants, currently underway to improve the safety and efficiency of the airport. "Airports are an important driver for our regional economy and a vital part of our national transportation infrastructure," Tom said. "We care about the travelers who want to visit the Finger L  more

Gillibrand , Schumer Announce Over $7 Million in Federal Head Start and Early Head Start Funding for Brooklyn
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will be Used to Support Early Childhood Education and Care Services for Low-Income Children * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $7,026,839 in federal funding for Head Start and Early Head Start Programs at Project Social Care Head Start, Inc., in Brooklyn, New York. The funding was provided by the U.S. Department o  more

Gillibrand, Schumer Announce $1 Million in Federal Funding to Help Identify and Remove Lead Hazards From Homes in Utica
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development's Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Provides Funding To Public Housing Authorities To Rid Homes Of Lead Hazards * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,000,000 in federal funding for the Utica Housing Authority to combat the ongoing threat of lead throughout the city's homes. The  more

Gillibrand, Schumer Announce Over $14 Million in Federal Head Start and Early Head Start Funding for Manhattan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding will be Used to Support Early Childhood Education and Care Services for Low-Income Children * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $14,095,067 in federal funding for Head Start and Early Head Start Programs throughout Manhattan. The funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Head Start an  more

Gillibrand, Schumer Announce Over $160k in Federal Funding to Help Identify and Remove Lead Hazards From Homes in Syracuse
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development's Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Provides Funding To Public Housing Authorities To Rid Homes Of Lead Hazards * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $161,500 in federal funding for the Syracuse Housing Authority to combat the ongoing threat of lead throughout the city's homes. Th  more

Gillibrand, Schumer, Tonko, Higgins, Morelle, Delgado Push To Extend Canalway's Funding Cap In Must-Pass National Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Members Also Call to Raise Federal Funding for the Erie Canalway by an Additional $2 Million * * * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY-20), Brian Higgins (D-NY-26), Joseph Morelle (D-NY-25), and Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19) announced their push to extend and raise the federal funding cap  more

Higgins Announces Investment in Western New York Made Possible Through Historic Tax Credits Now Tops $1.2 Billion
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Following Years of Focus in Downtown Buffalo, New Investment is Reaching Into Local Neighborhoods * * * Congressman Brian Higgins' district ranks among the top communities in the nation involved in successfully utilizing Historic Tax Credits to reimagine old buildings and revitalize distressed areas. Higgins announced that in his district alone, Historic Tax Credits have climbed to $1.27 billio  more

Nadler & Collins Demand Answers From Bureau of Prisons After Epstein's Death
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: Reps. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and Doug Collins (R-GA), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, today sent a letter to the Acting Director of the Bureau of Prisons, Hugh Hurwitz, to demand answers after Jeffrey Epstein was found dead from an apparent suicide while in custody at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York. Full text of the letter is av  more

On 84th Anniversary of Social Security Act Signing, Higgins Announces Introduction of Social Security Administration Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman Higgins is Working to Protect Services & Ensure Social Security Solvency * * * Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced introduction of the Social Security Administration Accountability Act of 2019 (H.R. 3905), legislation protecting access to Social Security services. Higgins made the announcement on August 14, as the nation celebrates the 84th anniversary of President Franklin D  more

Reed Announces 2019 Congressional App Challenge
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Tom Reed is excited to announce that, for the first time, he will be hosting a Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high school. "We are excited to participate in this year's competition for the first time in our office," said Tom. "We understand and care about the importance of STEM education and providing the tools to have a developed workforce. "We have seen   more

Reed Delivers $167K Grant to the Chautauqua Center
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced a $167,000 grant to provide The Chautauqua Center with funding to support their efforts to provide healthcare in the community. "We care about ensuring that our friends and neighbors have fair access to affordable and high-quality healthcare," Tom said. "This grant enables The Chautauqua Center to grow their team, ensuring the continuation of quality care provided and a boost in   more

Reed Delivers Grant to Finger Lakes Community Health
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced a $167,000 grant to provide Finger Lakes Community Health with funding to support their efforts to provide healthcare in the community. "We care about ensuring that our friends and neighbors have fair access to affordable and high-quality healthcare," Tom said. "This grant enables Finger Lakes Community Health to grow their team, ensuring the continuation of quality care provided  more

Reed Requests A.G. Barr Investigate Hate Crime Charges, Pursue Assault Charges Surrounding NYC Police Attacks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) sent a letter to United States Attorney General William Barr following online videos of police officers being doused with water - and in one case, hit in the head with a bucket while trying to make an arrest. The letter requests the Department of Justice investigate federal hate crime charges and pursue criminal charges for assaulting a police officer for those involved in the attack  more

Reed Visits With Children at Hornell Area Concern for Youth
HORNELL, New York, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Tom Reed recently stopped by the Hornell Area Concern for Youth to meet with children and see the new facility that was funded in part by the Alstom Foundation. "We care about providing our children with the best tools possible to give them a fair chance at life," Tom said. "The programs that are available through the Hornell Area Concern for Youth provide just that to our youth, and gives them too  more

Rep. Adriano Espaillat Opens New Bronx District Office
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Tuesday, August 13 at 11:30 a.m., Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will hold an open house to celebrate the grand opening of his new Bronx district office located at 3107 Kingsbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463. "I am delighted to announce the opening of my new district office location in the Bronx and thank New York State Assemblyman Dinowitz for sharing this space to better serve and addre  more

Rep. Beatty: New Data Finds Financial Institutions Need to Improve Diversity Efforts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today, Chair of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee Maxine Waters (CA-43) released findings on diversity and inclusion data and policies from eight of the largest U.S. banks. Receiving formal requests from Beatty and Waters were the Bank of America Corporation, Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, Citi  more

Rep. Brindisi Listens to Cortland County
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Tours Gutchess Lumber, Holds Senior Town Hall at Walden Place Assisted Living, and Visits Family Health Network * * * Brindisi Talks Tariffs and Jobs at Local Business, Touts Prescription Drug Legislation and Vows to Protect Social Security and Medicare, and Assesses Rural Health Care Needs for County Residents Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) visited Cortland County where he toured Gu  more

Rep. Collins Announces $750,000 in Federal Funding for Neurovascular Diagnostics
CLARENCE, New York, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) announced $750,000 in federal funding for Neurovascular Diagnostics, Inc. in Buffalo. This grant was awarded through the National Science Foundation's Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP) program which invests in high-tech small businesses to transform discoveries into innovative commercial technologies. Partnered with the University of Buffalo, Neurovascu  more

Rep. Engel Announces $167,000 Federal Grant for Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Engel Announces $167,000 Federal Grant for Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center * * * Congressman Eliot L. Engel announced today that Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center has been awarded a $167,000 federal grant by the Department of Health and Human Services. For the past 45 years, Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center has provided comprehensive, high-quality care to undeserved communit  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement After Congressional Delegation Visit to El Salvador, Honduras
MCALLEN, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement at the conclusion of an official visit to El Salvador and Honduras: "Following our visit to Guatemala, I was pleased to join Speaker Pelosi and our bipartisan delegation in El Salvador and Honduras. "In both countries, we saw the positive impact of U.S. assistance in addressing the long-term challenges that drive child and family migration. It is urgent that   more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement at Conclusion of Visit to El Salvador, Honduras
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement at the conclusion of a visit to El Salvador and Honduras: "Following our visit to Guatemala, I was pleased to join Speaker Pelosi and our bipartisan delegation in El Salvador and Honduras. "In both countries, we saw the positive impact of U.S. assistance in addressing the long-term challenges that drive child and family migration. It is urgent that this assis  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on Assyrian Memorial Day
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the text of the following speech in the Congressional Record Aug. 13, on Assyrian Memorial Day: I rise to honor the memory of the Assyrian people. On the occasion of Assyrian Memorial Day, we pay our respects to and remember those Assyrians who have lost their lives to genocide and persecution. The Assyrian people have faced systematic persecution from the early 20th century to the present day. From 1915 to 1918, 750,000 men, women, a  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on Israel Denying Entry to Reps. Omar, Tlaib
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Israel denying entry to Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, and Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan: "In the countless times I've traveled to Israel in a personal or official capacity, I've learned more about the country and its people. I find that my colleagues in Congress have the same experience and come home with a greater understanding of the challenges facing Israel.  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on State Department I.G. Report on Retaliation Against Career Employees
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on a report from the State Department Inspector General regarding treatment of career Department employees in the Bureau of International Organization Affairs: "Today's report confirms what we feared: 'disrespectful and hostile' treatment of career employees at the State Department, including spurious accusations that public servants were 'disloyal' and imprope  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on State Department Inspector Report on Retaliation Against Career Employees
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following statement regarding a report from the State Department Inspector General regarding improper treatment of career State Department employees in the Bureau of International Organization Affairs: "Today's report confirms what we feared: 'disrespectful and hostile' treatment of career employees at the State Department, including spurious accusations that public servants were 'disloyal' and improper retaliation against them. "  more

Rep. Espaillat Issues Statement on Decision to Deny Members of Congress From Entering Israel
NEW YORK, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following statement in response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to deny Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, entry into Israel: "As a co-chair of the Latino-Jewish Caucus and a member of the Foreign Affairs committee, I strongly disagree with the Israeli government's decision to deny entry to my colleagues, Congresswoman Omar and Congresswoman Tlaib, and condemn President Trump for e  more

Rep. Higgins Announces Over $500,0000 for Community Health Centers in Western New York
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Federal Funding Awarded to Jericho Road, Northwest Buffalo Community Health Center & Community Health Center of Buffalo During National Health Center Week * * * Congressman Brian Higgins is pleased to announce over $500,000 for Federally Qualified Health Centers in Western New York. Three grants provided through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, for $167,000 each, are being awarde  more

Rep. Lowey Announces $2M in Department of Energy Grants for Small Businesses in Westchester
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester) announced that Bettergy in Peekskill, NY, has been awarded $1,049,832 and Hypres Inc. in Elmsford, NY, has been awarded $999,817 in federal grants for research and development through the Department of Energy's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. "Investing in the scientific research happening  more

Rep. Lowey Hosts Gun Violence Roundtable Discussion with Students, Survivors, Relatives of Victims of Mass Killings
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, on the heels of the deadly shootings in Gilroy, El Paso, and Dayton that left communities scarred, joined Lower Hudson Valley students, survivors, relatives of victims, activists, local law enforcement, and medical researchers for a roundtable discussion on gun violence and prevention. Lowey heard directl  more

Rep. Lowey Issues Statement on Israel's Ban on Members of Congress
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations committee and its subcommittee on Foreign Operations, issued the following statement on the decision by the Israeli government to ban Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from visiting the country on an upcoming official trip: "I am saddened by the Israeli government's decision to bar two sitting Members of Congress from entering Israel, especially following Ambassador Dermer's public announcem  more

Rep. Maloney Issues Statement on Norwegian Air Discontinuing Service at New York Stewart International Airport
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement regarding Norwegian Air discontinuing service at New York Stewart International Airport, citing the financial loses accrued by the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max aircraft: "I'm very concerned what impact the discontinuation of Norwegian Air's service at Stewart International Airport will have on our local economy. "The issues surrounding the Boeing 737 Max need to be thoroughly resolved, and we need  more

Rep. Maloney, Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus Issue Statement on Trump Administration Proposal to Roll Back Protections for LGBTQ Workers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement: Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) and the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus issued the following joint statement in reaction to the Trump Administration's announcement of a proposed rollback of Obama-era nondiscrimination protections for federal contractors based on sexual orientation and gender identity. "Once again, the Trump Administration is putting tens of millions of women, religious min  more

Rep. Meng Issues Statement on Public Charge Rule
QUEENS, New York, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following statement on the public charge rule: "President Trump's public charge rule is another ruthless and callous attack on immigrant communities. This cruel and un-American plan penalizes those who are in the U.S. legally. "It will have dire consequences for hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants, mostly children and families who require critical safety net programs for health care, food and other basic and daily neces  more

Rep. Nadler Announces Over $1.1 Million in NEH Funding to Six New York-Based Institutions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) announced more than $1.1 million in federal funding provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for six New York institutions, including New York University and the New York Historical Society. This funding will support a range of projects in New York which make important contributions to our history and culture, and ensure the humanities are more  more

Rep. Nadler: House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Two Witnesses to Trump Crimes Detailed in Mueller Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) announced the Committee has served subpoenas on Corey Lewandowski and Rick Dearborn for public testimony on September 17, 2019. These witnesses were involved in President Trump's extensive efforts to obstruct the Special Counsel's investigation. Chairman Nadler released the following statement: "It is clear that any other American would hav  more

Rep. Nadler: September 4th - House Judiciary to Markup Gun Violence Prevention Bills
NEW YORK, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Committee to Hold Hearing on Assault Weapons on September 25th * * * Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) announced that he is calling the House Judiciary Committee back into session during the Congressional District work period to address the issue of gun violence prevention. On September 4, 2019 at 10:00 am, the House Judiciary Committee will mark up a series of bills  more

Rep. Rose Challenges NYC Mayor: Join the Mayor's Challenge to Combat Veteran Suicide
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - City Declined Invite to Join the Mayor's Challenge, a National Program to Help Cities Prevent Veteran Suicides * * * Congressman Max Rose, an Army combat veteran who has been a leader on addressing the public health crisis of veteran suicide, challenged New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to take seriously the issue of veteran suicide and join the national "Mayor's Challenge," a comprehensive program   more

Rep. Rose Helps Reunite Brooklyn Family Separated by Travel Ban With Serious Health Issues
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Max Rose, a strong advocate in fighting the Travel Ban, was joined today by the Almulaiki family, Yemeni-Americans from Brooklyn who, with Rose's help, successfully secured a Travel Ban waiver, allowing the wife to travel to the United States to be reunited with her family and receive critical medical treatment. Rose and the Almulaiki family called for a repeal of the Travel Ban that has negatively   more

Rep. Rose Requests White House Install Staten Island Artist's Installation to Shine a Light on Veteran Suicide
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman Asks President Trump to Install Scott LoBaido's '22-13' Veterans' Suicide Awareness Art Installation on White House lawn * * * Congressman Max Rose, an Army combat veteran who has been a leader on addressing the public health crisis of veteran suicide, requested the White House install Staten Island artist Scott LoBaido's piece on veteran suicide to help raise awareness for this critical   more

Rep. Suozzi Requests New Federal Aviation Administration's Administrator Meet Quiet Skies Caucus, Address Noise Mitigation Activities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens), Vice Co-Chair of the Quiet Skies Caucus, has written a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Steve Dickson inviting him to address the Quiet Skies Caucus and update members on outstanding FAA projects related to aircraft noise, including a now long and continuously delayed FAA study reevaluating the threshold for noise mitigation activities.  more

Rep. Velazquez Wants Comprehensive Review of Facility Where Epstein Died
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has written the Inspector General of the Department of Justice and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC), the facility at which Jeffrey Epstein was found dead. In her letter, Velazquez asks the agencies, which are examining the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death, to conduct a broader review looking at  more

Rep. Velazquez: Lawmakers Press EPA on Chlorpyrifos Decision
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Led by Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), dozens of House Democrats are pressing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to explain its rationale for allowing the continued use of chlorpyrifos, a toxic pesticide that has been linked to harmful health effects, including damaging brain development in children. In 2015, the Obama Administration's EPA announced its intent to ban the chemical from all uses  more

Rep. Waters: Committee Finds More Work is Needed to Improve Diversity at Megabanks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: Following the March and April full Committee hearings to hold megabanks accountable, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, sent requests to Bank of America Corporation, Bank of N  more

Reps. Engel, McCaul Issues Statement on Hong Kong
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Ranking Member Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following joint statement about China's threats of military intervention against protesters in Hong Kong: "30 years after the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) brutal massacre of peaceful democratic protestors in Tiananmen Square, we are concerned that China would consider again brutally putting down peaceful protests. We urge China to   more

Reps. Espaillat, Evans Introduce the No Funding for Confederate Symbols Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-3) reintroduced the No Funding for Confederate Symbols Act, legislation that would prohibit Federal funds from being used to create, maintain, or display, as applicable, any Confederate symbol on Federal public land, including any highway, park, subway, Federal building, military base, street, or other Federal property. "The  more

Reps. McCaul, Engel Issue Statement on F-16 Sales to Taiwan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Chairman Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following statement regarding the sale of F-16s to Taiwan: "The sale of F-16s to Taiwan sends a strong message about the U.S. commitment to security and democracy in the Indo-Pacific. "As leaders of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, we are pleased the Administration is moving forward with this sale and have every confidence   more

Reps. McCaul, Engel Issues Statement on Hong Kong
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Chairman Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, issued the following joint statement about China's threats of military intervention against protesters in Hong Kong: "30 years after the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) brutal massacre of peaceful democratic protestors in Tiananmen Square, we are concerned that China would consider again brutally putting down peaceful protests. We urge C  more

Reps. Nadler & Collins Demand Answers From Bureau of Prisons After Epstein's Death
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: Reps. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and Doug Collins (R-GA), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, today sent a letter (https://judiciary.house.gov/sites/democrats.judiciary.house.gov/files/documents/Joint%20Nadler%20and%20Collins%20letter%20to%20BOP%20re%20Epstein%208.12.19.pdf) to the Acting Director of the Bureau o  more

Reps. Nadler, Lofgren Issue Statement on DHS Public Charge Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Zoe Lofgren, D-California, chairman of the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship, issued the following joint statement in response to the Homeland Security Department's final rule to prevent the immigration of individuals based on the Department's mere suspicion that such individuals may one day use lawfully available public benefits: "The new rule is the latest attack by the Trump Admi  more

Reps. Nadler, Lofgren Issue Statement on Homeland Security Rule on Immigration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following joint statement with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, chairman of the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship, in response to the Homeland Security Department's released rule to prevent the immigration of individuals: "The new rule is the latest attack by the Trump Administration on our legal immigration system. "After failing to pass anti-immigrant legislation, the Admini  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $1 Million in Federal Funding to Help Identify, Remove Lead Hazards From Homes in Utica
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development's Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Provides Funding To Public Housing Authorities To Rid Homes Of Lead Hazards * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,000,000 in federal funding for the Utica Housing Authority to combat the ongoing threat of lead throughout the city's homes. The  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $1 Million in Federal Funding to Identify and Help Remove Lead Hazards From Homes in White Plains
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - HUD's Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Provides Funding To Public Housing Authorities To Rid Homes Of Lead Hazards * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1 million in federal funding for the White Plains Housing Authority. The funding was awarded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Lead-Based Paint Capita  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $1 Million in Federal Funding to Identify, Help Remove Lead Hazards From Homes in White Plains
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - HUD's Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Provides Funding To Public Housing Authorities To Rid Homes Of Lead Hazards * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1 million in federal funding for the White Plains Housing Authority. The funding was awarded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Lead-Based Paint Capita  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $1.1 Million Fund for University at Buffalo on Study of Mosquito, Fruit Fly Genetics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Federal Investment Will Fund Critical Project Focused On The Development Of The Nervous Systems Of Mosquitos And Fruit Flies * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,106,466 in federal funding for the University at Buffalo. The funding was allocated through the National Science Foundation (NSF) and will be used to further th  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $1.1 Million Fund for University at Buffalo to Advance Groundbreaking Study of Mosquito, Fruit Fly Genetics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Federal Investment Will Fund Critical Project Focused On The Development Of The Nervous Systems Of Mosquitos And Fruit Flies * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,106,466 in federal funding for the University at Buffalo. The funding was allocated through the National Science Foundation (NSF) and will be used to further th  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $1.5 Million Fund for University of Rochester for Study of Quantum Computing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Federal Investment Will Fund Critical Project Focused On Scientific Innovation In The Quantum Devices Industry * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,549,179 in federal funding for quantum computing research at the University of Rochester. The funding was allocated through the National Science Foundation (NSF). These funds  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $1.5 Million Fund for University of Rochester to Advance Groundbreaking Study of Quantum Computing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Federal Investment Will Fund Critical Project Focused On Scientific Innovation In The Quantum Devices Industry * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,549,179 in federal funding for quantum computing research at the University of Rochester. The funding was allocated through the National Science Foundation (NSF). These funds  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $16.1 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Rural Broadband in Upstate New York
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding is Allocated Through FCC Connect America Fund Which Expands Broadband Access in Rural Communities - Schumer and Gillibrand Fought to Ensure this FCC Broadband Funding Would Remain in New York When It Was At Risk of Being Sent to Other States * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $16,183,329 in federal funding to exp  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $16.1 Million In Federal Funding To Expand Rural Broadband In Upstate New York
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding is Allocated Through FCC Connect America Fund Which Expands Broadband Access in Rural Communities; Schumer and Gillibrand Fought to Ensure this FCC Broadband Funding Would Remain in New York When It Was At Risk of Being Sent to Other States * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $16,183,329 in federal funding to expan  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $160K in Federal Funding to Help Identify, Remove Lead Hazards From Homes in Syracuse
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development's Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Provides Funding To Public Housing Authorities To Rid Homes Of Lead Hazards * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $161,500 in federal funding for the Syracuse Housing Authority to combat the ongoing threat of lead throughout the city's homes. Th  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $9.3 Million in Federal Funding for Five Head Start and Early Head Start Programs in the Bronx
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Support Early Childhood Education and Care Services for Low-Income Children * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $9,319,861 in federal funding for five Head Start and Early Head Start Programs in the Bronx. The funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Head Start and Ea  more

Schumer: Growth of Flourishing CNY Industrial Hemp Industry Being Hindered By Lack of Access to Traditional Financial Services on Legalized Crop
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator Urges Feds to Issue New Guidance to Assure Financial Institutions of Hemp Legality Asap, to Better Harvest Potential of Versatile Crop for CNY Farmers - On Heels Of The Legalization Of Industrial Hemp Growing And Selling, Many Banks & Other Financial Institutions Are Grappling With Confusion Over Legal Status & Refuse To Provide Services * * * Standing at Main Street Farms in Cort  more

Sen. Schumer Announces Bill to Require FBI Permission Before Civilians Can Get Sophisticated Body Armor
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Shocking Ease By Which Those Intent On Doing Evil Are Able To Acquire Advanced Armor Must Be Changed - Mass Shooters Like Dayton Suspect & Others, In Addition to Man Who Just Caused Panic In A Missouri Walmart, Acquired Sophisticated Body Armor With Ease; Sophisticated Body Armor Is Available Online Or Over Phone For Easy Purchase In All 50 States * * * Noting how those intent on doing evi  more

Sen. Schumer Deploys Special Legislative Power to Overturn IRS Rule & Make NY'ers Eligible for Full SALT Deduction
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Standing In The Nation's Highest Taxed County, Schumer Launches New Effort To Restore NYS's Ability To 'Workaround' Part Of Fed Tax Law Taking Aim At Westchester, Rockland & Putnam Counties By Eliminating Homeowners' Salt Tax Deduction, Costing Them Thousands - NY Passed Law Allowing School Districts & Local Governments To Create Charitable Fund In Lieu Of Tax Payments, Allowing Homeowners T  more

September 4th: House Judiciary to Markup Gun Violence Prevention
NEW YORK, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Committee to Hold Hearing on Assault Weapons on September 25th * * * Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) announced that he is calling the House Judiciary Committee back into session during the Congressional District work period to address the issue of gun violence prevention. On September 4, 2019 at 10:00 am, the House Judici  more

Stefanik Introduces Renewable Electricity Tax Credit Equalization Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has introduced the Renewable Electricity Tax Credit Equalization Act along with Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA), bipartisan legislation to extend tax credits for investments in qualified renewable energy production, including closed-loop biomass, open-loop biomass, geothermal, municipal solid waste, qualified hydropower, and marine and hydrokinetic. This bill also equalizes th  more

With Federal Funding for Erie Canalway At Risk, Schumer, Colleagues Push to Extend Canalway's Funding Cap In Must-Pass National Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Members Also Call to Raise Federal Funding for the Erie Canalway by an Additional $2 Million * * * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY-20), Brian Higgins (D-NY-26), Joseph Morelle (D-NY-25), and Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19) announced their push to extend and raise the federal funding cap  more

With Federal Funding for Erie Canalway Corridor At Risk, Higgins, Colleagues Push to Extend Canalway's Funding Cap in Must-Pass National Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Members Also Call to Raise Federal Funding for the Erie Canalway by an Additional $2 Million * * * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY-20), Brian Higgins (D-NY-26), Joseph Morelle (D-NY-25), and Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19) announced their push to extend and raise the federal funding cap for   more

With Uncertainty Surrounding Future of Critical Opioid Funding, Rep. Rose Calls on Administration to Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Following Congressman's Bipartisan Effort to Increase Funding, House Recently Passed $129 Million Increase in Opioid Funding * * * Following reports that continued funding for opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery programs is in limbo for the next fiscal year, Congressman Max Rose led an effort urging the Administration to make clear that funding will continue as intended. "We've made progress,  more