PATCHOGUE, New York, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, as New York fishermen approach mid-season for Black Sea Bass, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), once again called on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) to deliver for New York fishermen and rectify New York's already inequitable quotas for species across the board, including Black Sea Bass, Striped Bass and Summer Flounder ("Fluke"). On behalf of New York fishermen, Congr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Further Delay Could Impede Disbursal of $8.3 Billion in Critical Disaster Recovery Funds For Millions of People * * * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today announced that she has joined U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), U.S. Representative Darren Soto (D-FL-9), along with other Members of Congress in calling on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to immediately  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman Secures Funding to Reduce Lead Paint Hazards Across Public Housing * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) announced a $1 million grant for the Utica Housing Authority. The grant comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund. Unfortunately, lead poisoning is still an issue in Utica and Oneida County at large. Many homes and ap  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Brindisi Says Administration's New Apprenticeship Plan Could Hurt Veterans, Threaten Successful Union Apprenticeship Programs Like Helmets to Hard Hats, Open Door to Fraud and Abuse - With Local Labor Leaders, Brindisi Outlines Plan to Stop Administration's Dangerous Proposal Dead in Its Tracks * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) joined local labor leaders and union workers to announc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Hosts Dairy Margin Coverage Workshop, Tours Tractor Supply, and Visits Veterans Equine Therapy Services - Brindisi Connects Farmers to Farm Service Agency Workers, Visits Local Business Owners, and Learns More About Treatment Options for Veterans * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) visited Herkimer County where he met with farmers, Veterans, business owners, and employees. "I take th  more

HENSONVILLE, New York, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Yesterday afternoon, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) spoke before the Windham Ashland Jewett Prattsville Lexington Golden Age Club in Hensonville about his priorities in Congress, including his work to protect social security, lower heath care costs, and his work to advocate for investments in rural infrastructure including rural broadband. Delgado delivered remarks and took questions f  more

HUDSON, New York, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Rep. Delgado's legislation includes thirty-five original Co-Sponsors, including seven new Members * * * Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19), along with Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), announced the introduction of H.R. 4148, the Green Jobs and Opportunity Act, environmental legislation to combat climate change and ensure the labor workforce is ready to transition to a clean energy eco  more

NEW PALTZ, New York, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: On Monday evening, Rep. Antonio Delgado (NY-19) visited a diversified farm in New Paltz, New York to discuss the challenges faced by young farmers across Upstate New York. Rep. Delgado joined the farm's owners, Becky and Joe Fullam, for the tour and spoke with young farmers in Ulster County about their experiences. During the tour, Rep. Delgado discussed legislation he helped introduce to give y  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Vehicle for Tourism Delivering People to a Niagara Falls on the Move * * * First launched in May of 2016 as a 2-year pilot project led by the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, the Discover Niagara Shuttle will soon be a permanent fixture along the 14 mile "Falls to Fort" route during the busy tourism season. The 2019 season will also be extended through October 15. Since 2016, the free hop  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a decision denying a bid protest filed by Warrior Service of Valley Stream, New York. According to the GAO, Warrior Service "protests the terms of request for quotations (RFQ) No. 36C25719Q0769, which was issued by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) for the supply and installation of 200 mattresses and the removal of the existing mattresses. Warrior argues that the VA misclassified the procurement and provided vendors wi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a decision denying a bid protest filed by Warrior Service of Valley Stream, New York. According to the GAO, Warrior Service "protests the terms of request for quotations (RFQ) No. 36C26319Q0585, issued by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), for the procurement of five Hill-Rom brand LIKO overhead lift systems and related supplies and services. Warrior argues that the VA improperly classified the procurement on the Federa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Push for Passage of Legislation Providing Individuals with Severe Medical Needs with Greater Access to Adaptive Technology - Bipartisan bill improves Medicare categorization of individually configured medical equipment * * * Congressmen Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-5) recognized National Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) Awareness Week this week and continued to push fo  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * - Brown Secured Bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Bill in National Defense Authorization Bill, Which has Passed the Senate * * * The New York Times reported this afternoon that sanctions were imposed on three Chinese nationals who were accused of trafficking illicit, synthetic opioids. Sen. Brown has been fighting over the last year to combat this illicit fentanyl trafficking, as addiction-related d  more

CLARENCE, New York, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $702,884 in federal funding for the Livingston Wyoming Chapter New York State Area Rehab Center. The grant was awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Head Start Projects Program which promotes school readiness of children under five from low-income families. The Head Start program supports children in growth and developme  more

CLARENCE, New York, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today hosted a Vietnam War Commemoration Event in Springville honoring Vietnam Era veterans who are members of the American Legion Post 431 and distributed commemorative lapel pins from The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. "The memory is vivid in the minds of these outstanding individuals and each veteran has a different story to tell," said Con  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is pushing the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act (H.R. 4194), bipartisan legislation which designates "9-8-8" as the universal telephone number for the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system. This system currently operates through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Veteran's Crisis Line. Congressman Collins is an original c  more

MARGARETVILLE, New York, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) convened the first meeting of the 19th Congressional District Small Business Advisory Committee including representatives from all eleven counties that make up NY-19. The meeting focused on introducing members and discussing the challenges small businesses face across Upstate New York including the need for robust workforce development and ap  more

HYDE PARK, New York, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: This morning, Congressman Antonio Delgado (NY-19) kicked off his in-district work week focused on the needs and concerns of New York's 19th Congressional District seniors with Meals on Wheels Greater Hyde Park delivering meals to seniors in Hyde Park and Rhinebeck. The Congressman began his visit meeting with the Meals on Wheels leadership team before preparing meals for transport and deliveri  more

KINGSTON, New York, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following statement in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, which took place in Bethel, Sullivan County, from Aug. 15-18, 1969: "This weekend marks the fiftieth anniversary of a music festival and historical event unlike any other. "I join in welcoming tourists from across the country to experience the beauty and camaraderie Sullivan County and Upstate New York have to offer. "On this hi  more

DELHI, New York, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) joined the Sixth Annual Delaware County Senior Fun Day in Delhi hosted by the Delaware County Office for the Aging, Delaware Opportunities Inc, and the Delaware County Senior Council. During his visit, Congressman Delgado met with seniors, served lunch with the organizers, and delivered remarks honoring the service of Wayne Shepard, who officially retir  more

KINGSTON, New York, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Delgado Joins Gillibrand, Schumer, Tonko, Higgins and Morelle in Letter Urging Conferees to Raise Funding Cap. Members Also Call to Raise Federal Funding for the Erie Canalway by an Additional $2 Million. * * * Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Representatives Paul Tonko  more

BRONX, New York, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following remarks on President Trump's comments about the American Jewish community: "The President's comments maligned Jewish Americans who don't share his political beliefs, suggesting loyalty tropes that have a painful history for the Jewish people and have been used as a justification for violence and persecution. "The President's words are dangerous. In the last two years, peaceful worshippers were gunned down in a synag  more

BRONX, New York, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the tensions between Japan and South Korea: "I am concerned with the continued deterioration of relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea. As we have seen recently by the Trump Administration's use of so-called national security concerns to justify predatory trade measures, when trade actions are not based in genuine national security concerns,   more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, today announced $1 million in federal funding for the White Plains Housing Authority (WPHA) to address lead hazards in apartment buildings on South Lexington Avenue. "A safe and healthy home is one of life's most basic necessities," said Congresswoman Lowey. "These federal funds will help to   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, today announced that the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has agreed to her request for a public meeting on decommissioning this fall in the community surrounding Indian Point Energy Center. "As Indian Point is decommissioned, it is essential that federal partners do everything possible to pr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on Planned Parenthood's exit from Title X family planning program: "Planned Parenthood is one of the nation's most trusted health care providers, which is why the Trump administration forcing Planned Parenthood and other providers out of the Title X program for birth control and family planning through the Domestic Gag Rule is outrageous. "The Domestic Gag Rule u  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) today introduced the Revitalizing Cities Through Parks Enhancement (RECIPE) Act to establish a $10 million grant program to help non-profit community groups establish small community gardens and parks. The grant program will help this organization obtain leases for vacant, municipally-owned lots and provide funding for the transformation. "Neighborhoods in Manhatt  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement on the 73rd anniversary of Indian Independence: "Today we honor the 73rd anniversary of Indian independence which began a nation that, to this day, remains a critical strategic, cultural, and economic partner to the United States. "The Indian independence movement, led by Mahatma Gandhi and so many other inspiring men and women, proved to the world that freedom and self-determination do not require violenc  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) joined elected officials, community leaders, business owners, and residents from East 10th Street to call on the New York City Department of Sanitation to remove the garbage trucks that occupy half of the parking on the block. The trucks emit a terrible smell that lingers along the street and negatively impacts the residences and five restaurants on the block  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on New York City Police Commissioner's decision to fire the officer responsible for Eric Garner's death: "The justice system and Department of Justice have failed Eric Garner and his family. It is long past time for the officer who caused Eric Garner's death to be held accountable by some measure. "As I've said before, the footage of Eric Garner's death is clear. The   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on the New York Police Department Commissioner's decision to fire the officer responsible for Eric Garner's death: "The justice system and Department of Justice have failed Eric Garner and his family. "It is long past time for the officer who caused Eric Garner's death to be held accountable by some measure. As I've said before, the footage of Eric Garner's death is  more

JAMESTOWN, New York, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Tom Reed recently presented a special Statement for the Record to Cummins' Jamestown Engine Plant in honor of their 45th anniversary. During the visit, Tom met with the plant manager, Anna Dibble, and other administrators of the company to tour the facility, meet with employees and talk about the issues of the day - including the United States, Mexico and Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). The James  more

DUNKIRK, New York, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed reacted to Governor Andrew Cuomo recent statements concerning his decision not to repair the NYS Thruway in the Seneca Nation and putting the traveling public at risk because of an unrelated political dispute over gaming revenue. "What you do with a bully is stand up to them," said Tom. "Even more importantly, when that bully puts the innocent public in harm's way just because he is  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman is an Original Co-sponsor of the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act * * * Following the recent rise in suicides among New York Police Department Officers, Congressman Max Rose helped introduce bipartisan legislation this week to establish "9-8-8" as a universal, nationwide telephone number for the national suicide prevention hotline system. "What we've seen with these tragic suicid  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Max Rose announced at a press conference on Staten Island today that he is leading a bipartisan push to demand answers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on its new flood insurance proposal, Risk Rating 2.0, that could devastate Staten Island homeowners. "Revamping and completely overhauling a critical program like flood insurance behind closed doors with no accountability is absol  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the text of the following speech in the Congressional Record Aug. 23, honoring the Village of Copenhagen on its 150th anniversary: I rise today to honor the Village of Copenhagen on its 150th Anniversary. I am proud to represent a district that is so steeped in history and I want to congratulate every resident of Copenhagen on this occasion. The Village of Copenhagen grew around the Munger's Mills on the banks of the Deer River sta  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - National Science Foundation Grants Fund Cutting-Edge Innovation at SUNY Polytechnic, Rensselaer Polytechnic (RPI) * * * Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the National Science Foundation (NSF) is awarding Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and SUNY Polytechnic Institute a group of scientific research grants totaling $7,377,474. "These competitive awards reaffirm that our C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following statement on the death of Joseph P. Gallagher, executive director of New York Magnet Programs: "I am deeply saddened to hear of Joseph's passing. "Joseph was a passionate teacher, an advocate for disadvantaged students and a visionary for New York's education system. "To me, he was not only a colleague, but a caring friend who truly believed in the full potential of every child. "Joseph was most notably known   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Reps. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, chairwoman of the subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education, issued the following statement after the Planned Parenthood exited the Title X family planning program as a result of the Trump administration's extreme attacks on women's health: "Planned Parenthood is one of the nation's most trusted health care providers, which is why the Tr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) and Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) have written to the Secretary of the U.S. Treasury as head of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), encouraging the Council to consider designating the three leading cloud-based computing storage providers for the financial industry as systemically important financial market utilities (SIFMUs). The letter follows last month's da  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Last Year, During His Push To Save Laser Lab From Administration's Elimination Plans, Schumer Invited National Nuclear Security Administrator Lisa Gordon-Hagerty To Tour Laser Lab; Reiterated Request In Personal Meeting With NNSA Administrator - Senator Today Announces On August 20, NNSA Administrator Gordon-Hagerty Will Tour The Laser Lab, To See Up Close The World-Class Operation's Abilit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Support Early Childhood Education and Care Services for Low-Income Children in Chautauqua County * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,414,670 in federal funding for the Early Head Start program at Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. The federal funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Healt  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- 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 in Chautauqua County * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,414,670 in federal funding for the Early Head Start program at Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. The federal funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Healt  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Department of Homeland Security UASI Program Provides Funding to Address Needs of High-Threat Urban Areas, Like NYC, and Protect Against Acts of Terrorism; Earlier This Year, the Senators Announced Their Push to Fund the Nonprofit Security Grant Program at Highest-Ever Level * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the New  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Support Early Childhood Education And Care Services For Low-Income Children In Madison County * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $509,906 in federal funding for the Community Action Program for Madison County. The funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Head Start P  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- 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 In Madison County * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $509,906 in federal funding for the Community Action Program for Madison County. The funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Head Start P  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Implement Workforce Training Programs in Wood and Paper Products * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $571,267 in federal funding for the Workforce Development Institute (WDI), part of the AFL-CIO. Specifically, the funding will go towards creating and implementing workforce training programs in the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * - States That Expanded Medicaid Under the Affordable Care Act Have Increased Access to Treatment Compared to Those Who Failed to Expand Medicaid - Sen. Brown is Strong Proponent of ACA & Medicaid Expansion, Which have Helped Millions Access Health Care They Need * * * In case you missed it, a recent study published by the Urban Institute found that states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 116-69) on legislation (H.R. 1138) to reauthorize the West Valley demonstration project. The report was advanced by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, on Aug. 16. Excerpts of the report follow: Purpose The purpose of H.R. 1138 is to reauthorize the West Valley demonstration project. Background and Need In the 1950s, the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) encouraged private industry to participate in the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following hearing information: 18 Years Later: The State of Homeland Security after 9/11 at National 9/11 Memorial and Museum, New York, New York at 10 a.m. on Sept. 9: Witnesses * Michael Chertoff, Former Secretary (2005-2009), U.S. Department of Homeland Security * Janet A. Napolitano, Former Secretary (2009-2013), U.S. Department of Homeland Security * Jeh C. Johnson, Former Secretary (2013-2  more

WADDINGTON, New York, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik spoke at the Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament over the weekend in Waddington on the St. Lawrence River for her 1,000th Constituent District event since taking office in January 2015. This tally does not include meetings with constituents in Washington, D.C. The 5th annual Bassmaster Elite Series was a weekend long event, and Congresswoman Stefanik attended and spok  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * - "Top Echelons of Trump DOJ" Reportedly Forced Prosecutors to Reduce Fines Imposed on Banks * * * United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today sent letters to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Attorneys' Offices (USAOs) for Massachusetts and the Eastern District of New York requesting information about recent settlements finalized with Barclays Capital Inc. (Barclays) and  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Max Rose, who has helped recover nearly $200,000 in Social Security benefits for constituents so far this year, joined seniors at the St. Frances Cabrini Senior Club in Brooklyn today to discuss this importance of protecting Social Security and improve staffing and accountability at the Social Security Administration. "I'm proud to have helped return nearly $200,000 in Social Security benefits for   more