WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * - 13 Senators: Top Corporations And Financial Firms Have Already Pledged To Fight Deforestation - Now They Ought To Deliver * * * U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) led a group of 13 senators in writing a pair of letters to corporate signatories to the New York Declaration on Forests, calling for the major companies and financial firms to wield their influence to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman, joined by family members affected by opioid epidemic, slams settlement deals that would allow Purdue Pharma to evade guilt, Sackler family to keep billions including in overseas Swiss bank accounts * * * Photo from the press conference HERE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/repmaxrose/albums/72157710870766967). Following Purdue Pharma's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing last night, Congressman  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman Calls GOP Tax Giveaway Detrimental to Economic Growth and the Middle Class * * * Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), a member of the House Committee on Budget, participated in a hearing discussion exploring "Solutions to Rising Economic Inequality." In his remarks, Higgins noted that for 30 years, between 1950-1980, economic growth and wages grew in tandem, with annual economic grow  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: This week, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined a group of his Senate colleagues in writing a pair of letters to corporate signatories to the New York Declaration on Forests, calling for the major companies and financial firms to wield their influence to combat runaway deforestation in the Amazon. The New York Declaration is a partnership of governments, multinational companies, civil society,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman Supports Funds for Binghamton University Community Schools Initiative - Brindisi: Our Rural Schools Cannot Afford to Fall Behind and These Resources Will Help Students Get the Most Out of Their Education * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced a United States Department of Education grant for Binghamton University's Community Schools Partnerships for Learning And Community   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Brindisi, a Member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Introduces and House Passes Bipartisan Solution to Expiring Programs - Brindisi: Our Veterans Earned These Benefits and Washington Needs to Deliver; Send This Bill to President's Desk * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi's Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019 today passed the House of Representatives.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Brindisi, a Member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Joins Republican Colleague for Bipartisan Solution to Expiring Programs - Brindisi: Our Veterans Earned These Benefits and Washington Needs to Deliver * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi joined Republican Congressman Mike Bost to introduce the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019. Brindisi's legislat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman Pushes To Prevent Ban On Kids' Milk Choices Before It's Too Late - Health Is Moderation, Not Bans - Brindisi Announces Major Push He'll Help Lead In House To Educate NYC Mayor's Office Concerning NY Dairy, The AG Industry & Common Health Misconceptions * * * After a recent proposal by New York City officials to roll back the availability of flavored milk in New York City schoo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Brindisi Announces More than $350,000 for Local Fire Departments - Brindisi: These Dollars Will Keep Our Communities Safe * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced additional recipients of the latest round of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters grants (AFG) in NY-22. These DHS grants help supplement state and local budgets to ensure first responders and eme  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - House Passes Brindisi Backed Legislation Honoring World War Two Merchant Mariners, Hidden Figures of the Space Program, and Purple Heart Recipients * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi supported legislation remembering key figures in American history. The House of Representatives passed three Brindisi-backed bills honoring past heroes who played important roles in American history. Brindisi s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Homeland Security subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism issued the following statement by Chairman Max Rose, D-New York, at a joint hearing with the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism entitled "Meeting the Challenge of White Nationalist Terrorism at Home and Abroad": "For far too long, we have talked about the issue of domestic terrorism - especially the threat from white nationalist terro  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Letter Condemns OMB's Repeated Abuse of Authority and Efforts to Block Agencies from Using Appropriated Funds * * * Today House Appropriations Chairwoman Nita Lowey (NY-17) and House Budget Chairman John Yarmuth (KY-03) sent a letter to the Trump Administration expressing deep concerns about the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB's) escalati  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced $3,602,134.00 in federal funding to rehabilitate the runway at Sullivan County International Airport in Monticello. This funding was a product of the Department of Transportation's Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The AIP provides grants to public agencies, and some private partners, for the planning and development of public-use airports. "Sull  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - At Water Contamination Hearing, Rep. Delgado asks EPA Assistant Administrator when they plan to set a Maximum Contaminate Level * * * Today, at a Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee Hearing, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) asked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water Dave Ross when the EPA plans to set a Maximum Contaminant   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced $64,761.90 in federal grant funding he helped secure for the Tivoli Fire Department. The Tivoli Fire Department in Dutchess County suffered severe damage from a fire in July. These funds will allow the company to replace aging equipment and purchase updated self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to ensure that the firefighters can protect t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) spoke on the House floor this afternoon to recognize Dan Shultes, a resident of Schoharie County who is one of the 30,000 Americans suffering from ALS. Rep. Delgado's remarks share Dan's story, raise awareness about ALS, and call on Congress to take every action possible to create expedient pathways to market for new treatments to address this disease. Below is a v  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: This afternoon, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) introduced Hoosick Falls resident and his guest to the State of the Union, Michael Hickey prior to his testimony at a House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Hearing on the administration's actions with regard to the Clean Water Act. Hickey discovered elevated levels of PFOA chemicals in his community's water supply af  more

HUDSON, New York, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Delgado Invites Upstate New Yorkers to Attend Hearing and Discuss Solutions with FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19), a member of the Rural Broadband Task Force, announced he is hosting a Congressional Field Hearing on rural broadband needs in upstate New York with Commissioner Geoffrey Starks from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following joint statement with seven congressmen - Reps. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, Gilbert Cisneros, D-California, Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, Max Rose, D-New York, Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, and Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, regarding tensions with Iran on the Saudi oil field attacks: All freshmen Democrats are former members of the military, or veterans of the diplomatic and intelligence com  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Senate received the nomination of eight individuals for positions in the Trump Administration on Sept. 19: Mitchell A. Silk, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. Robert Joseph Kruckemeyer, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2022. Robert Anthony Dixon, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Marshal for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fo  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Eliot Engel and several other Democratic lawmakers sent a letter on Wednesday to the Chair and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Labor requesting that the committee take up legislation to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA is a law that makes available free special education and related services to eligible children with disabilities throu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Provide Legal Services To Survivors For Free Or Little to No Cost * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,400,000 in federal funding for four organizations in New York City that provide legal services to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Dep  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Legislation would give qualified EL educators $17,500 in student loan forgiveness * * * U.S. Congressmen Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) today introduced the Supporting Providers of English Language Learning (SPELL) Act. The legislation aims to address the English learner (EL) teacher shortage by making highly-qualified EL teachers eligible for up to $  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: The House Financial Services Committee has passed legislation authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) aimed at addressing growing income discrepancy between company CEOs, other senior staff and median-pay employees. Velazquez's bill, the Greater Accountability in Pay, H.R. 4242, would require public companies to disclose the pay raise percentage of its executives and median-pay employees, as well   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Citing past terrorist content, Congressman worked with Facebook to ban 8chan and 4chan links on its platform * * * Following a request from Congressman Max Rose, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism, for Facebook to combat the spread of terrorism on its platform, the company announced it is blocking links to pages on 8chan and 4chan that are dedicated to t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on federal contracting opportunities for mid-sized businesses. The report (GAO-19-523) is titled "Federal Contracting: Awards to Mid-Sized Businesses and Options for Increasing Their Opportunities". The report was sent to Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman, Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, on Aug. 20. Here are excerpts of summaries associated with the rep  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on Federal Home Loan Banks' implementation of diversity and inclusion matters in workforce and business activities. The report (GAO-19-589) is titled "Federal Home Loan Banks: Efforts to Promote Workforce, Supplier, and Broker-Dealer Diversity". The report was sent to Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, chairwoman of the House Financial   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Delivering Vote On Bipartisan, House-Passed Universal Background Check Bill & Closing Dangerous Loopholes Will Be Focus Of Next Week's 'Full Court Press' To Force Action On Floor - Standing With Survivors Of Tragic Massacres & Advocates, Gillibrand & Schumer Detail What's Sitting On McConnell's Desk & The Plan To Up The Pressure On Senate & Trump Admin Now Doing Bidding Of NRA * * * Amid   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Recruit Firefighters and to Purchase An Electronic Sign * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $901,900 in federal funding for Nassau County and Levittown Fire District. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Staffing for Ad  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Department of Veterans Affairs award will support research on high intensity interval training during aging * * * Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research and Development has awarded VA Western New York Healthcare System (Buffalo VA Medical Center) and researcher Dr. Bruce Troen with a grant totaling $648,628 over four years for a st  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Proceeds Benefit Efforts to Pay Tribute to Servicemembers Wounded or Killed in Combat * * * Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives approved the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act (HR 1830). Higgins is an original cosponsor of the bipartisan bill which was introduced by Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18). Higgins said, "The stories of Pu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Reps. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee; Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee; David Cicilline (D-R.I.), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law; and Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrati  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Education and Labor subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment issued the following testimony by Kelly Finlaw, middle school art teacher in New York City, at a hearing entitled "Broken Promises: Examining the Failed Implementation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program": "My name is Kelly Finlaw. I am a middle school art teacher at I.S. 528 in New York City. I am a proud member of the United Federation of Teachers and the American Federation of  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Education and Labor subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment issued the following hearing information: Broken Promises: Examining the Failed Implementation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program at 2175 Rayburn House Office Building at 10:15 on Sept. 19: Witnesses Panel I * Kelly Finlaw, Teacher, New York City, New York, NY * James H. Steeley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, Har  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: The House Committee on Financial Services today passed Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney's (D-NY) H.R. 4335, the 8-K Trading Gap Act, unanimously out of committee. The 8-K Trading Gap Act would fix a loophole in our current law that allows corporate executives to trade on information before it's disclosed to the public and to their own shareholders. Right now, when there's a significant corporate event   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued the following testimony by Heather Mac Donald, fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, at a hearing on oversight of policing practices: "My name is Heather Mac Donald. I am the Thomas W. Smith fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, a public policy think tank in New York City. I have written extensively on criminal justice and am honored to address you today regarding policing practices. "Since the 1990s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: On Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., the House Judiciary Committee will hold an oversight hearing on policing practices. The hearing will focus on the role of the federal government in addressing concerns about unconstitutional practices, enhancing accountability and in developing 21stcentury policing practices. Witnesses: James Blake, Former Pro Tenn  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement on the National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is recognized each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15: "Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize the history, culture, and achievements of the Hispanic-American community. And in the small business sector, there is plenty to celebrate. Hispanic-Americans are starting businesses at rates that are higher than   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued the following hearing information: Online imposters and disinformation at 2318 Rayburn House Office Building at 10 a.m. on Sept. 24: Witnesses: * Hany Farid, Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and the School of Information, University of California, Berkeley * Siwei Lyu, Professor, Department of Computer Science, Director, Computer Vision and Machine Learning Lab, University at Albany, State Uni  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congresswoman leads 38 Members of Congress in letter to DHS Secretary McAleenan * * * U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, announced today that she sent a letter to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan to demand answers on the appalling treatment of children at the border, including the deprivation of menstrual hygiene p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) joined dozens of youth activists on Capitol Hill to help announce legislation supporting the teaching of climate change in schools. "The magnitude of climate change will continue to grow and challenge how we live," said Meng. "That is why it is imperative that we bring the issue into our schools. Our kids are our future scientists, engineers, teachers, and innovators who wil  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law Chairman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) sent a letter to the White House and Department of Justice about the Trump Administration's antitrust investigation into automakers who reached an agreement with California regarding state emissions standards. The letter is available here (https://  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Twenty-one members of the New York Congressional delegation penned a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue pushing back on a proposed new rule by the Trump Administration that puts tighter restrictions on the distribution of anti-hunger assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Joining Rep. Brian Higgins (NY-26) in issuing the letter are Congressmem  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Critical Federal Resources to Assist Local Fire Departments and Emergency Services - Brindisi: Firefighters Risk Their Lives Daily, We Need to Get Them the Gear and Staff They Need * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced the recipients of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters grants (AFG) and a Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grant in  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Brindisi: Our Rural Communities Need Access To Health Care, Every Second Counts And New Ambulance Will Help Save Lives * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced a USDA Rural Development grant and loan assistance for the Greater Lenox Ambulance Service Inc purchase of a new ambulance. Greater Lenox Ambulance Service will receive $124,000 in loan assistance and a $21,000 grant to assist wi  more

CLARENCE, New York, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $178,179 in federal funding for the Harris Hill Volunteer Fire Company, located in Williamsville, and the Richmond Fire District, located in Honeoye. Both grants were allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program, which is designed to help fire departments maintain   more

CLARENCE, New York, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) announced new federal funding from the Department of Transportation for the Greater Rochester International Airport. The $2,700,161 grant will assist the airport in constructing an aircraft rescues and fire fighter training facility. "This is welcome news for the Greater Rochester International Airport to improve the safety and service of their airport," said Con  more

CLARENCE, New York, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $402,687.59 in federal funding for the Springwater Fire Company, Cambria Volunteer Fire Company, Terry's Corners Fire Company, and the Swormville Fire Company, Inc. Each grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which is designed to help first responders improve their capab  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following joint statement with seven congressmen - Reps. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, Gil Cisneros, D-California, Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, Max Rose, D-New York, Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, and Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, regarding the escalating tensions with Iran following the Saudi oil field attacks: All freshmen Democrats are former members of the military, or veterans of the diplomatic an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-04) today led 16 Members of Congress in letters to nearly two dozen multinational corporations and financial firms with business in Brazil, urging them to use their leverage to protect the Amazon Rainforest. In the letters, the lawmakers reminded the companies of their commitment to combatting deforestation under the New York Declaration on Forests and ask them to pressure Brazil  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: This evening, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) was appointed as a conferee to the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Committee. This bipartisan conference committee is tasked with resolving differences between the House and Senate-passed NDAA. "I am honored to work alongside my colleagues to authorize our defense programs for Fiscal Year 2020 and bring Ne  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following statement after a bipartisan coalition passed a continuing resolution (H.R. 4378) that will keep the government funded at current levels through Nov. 21: "Today, I voted for a bipartisan continuing resolution that keeps our government open and ensures that our community health centers, teaching hospitals, and higher education and critical safety net programs remain operational while Congress continues its work toward  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Delgado Sends Letter Raising Concerns Regarding Administration's Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard * * * Following an in-district work week on affordable housing including visits with several Upstate residents and organizations supporting those living in poverty, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Dev  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Ensuring access to Home Infusion Therapy for Medicare beneficiaries will improve patient outcomes * * * Congressman Eliot L. Engel (NY-16) introduced a resolution today to ensure that home infusion therapy services are accessible to Medicare beneficiaries. Patients diagnosed with serious health conditions such as cancer and congestive heart failure often cannot take lifesaving medications orally  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following remarks at a full committee hearing on the Trump administration's Afghanistan policy: "For months, we've been attempting to get some visibility into the ongoing peace negotiations without success. We all want peace. We all want the fighting in Afghanistan to end. But Congress needs to know what a potential deal looks like. Members on both sides need the chance to ask qu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement at a hearing on Afghanistan: "After several days of negotiations with the State Department, we have reached an accommodation that will allow all members of the Foreign Affairs Committee to hear from Ambassador Khalilzad in a classified briefing tomorrow morning. "Accordingly, I have withdrawn the subpoena issued to Ambassador Khalilzad last week. Our hearing   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement regarding a committee hearing on Afghanistan: "After several days of negotiations with the State Department, we have reached an accommodation that will allow all members of the Foreign Affairs Committee to hear from Ambassador Khalilzad in a classified briefing tomorrow morning. "Accordingly, I have withdrawn the subpoena issued to Ambassador Khalilzad last wee  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the situation in Saudi Arabia: "This Administration's lack of a strategy has led to escalation and confusion in the Middle East. While we don't know who is responsible for the attacks in Saudi Arabia, we do know that without a clear strategy to deescalate tensions with Iran, the situation will only get worse. "As the Administration determines next steps, I  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement on the situation in Saudi Arabia: "This Administration's lack of a strategy has led to escalation and confusion in the Middle East. While we don't know who is responsible for the attacks in Saudi Arabia, we do know that without a clear strategy to deescalate tensions with Iran, the situation will only get worse. "As the Administration determines next steps,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on student climate strikes: "Earlier this week, the Foreign Affairs Committee's subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment invited student climate activists from across the globe to testify at a hearing on the global climate crisis. "As Chair of the Committee, I thought it was important to hear from the younger generation about climate change,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- 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, urged British Prime Minister Boris Johnston to protect the Good Friday Agreement as he considers Brexit plans. In a letter, Chairman Engel pressed the Prime Minister to prioritize the continued stability and peace of Ireland and Northern Ireland as he endeavors to remove the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- 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 Foreign Affairs Committee, today urged President Trump to address escalating tensions between Japan and South Korea. In a letter, Engel underscored the importance of the United States playing a strong leadership role in bringing the two sides together, particularly as the dispute between Japan and South   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - The Friends of the Dominican Republic Caucus Further Strengthens U.S.-Dominican Relations and Ongoing Collaboration * * * Earlier this month, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced the creation of the new Friends of the Dominican Republic Caucus, which kicked off in Washington, DC with a reception on Capitol Hill. Today, he is proud to announce that nearly 20 of his congressiona  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following statement in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month: "I am proud to honor the rich history and heritage of the Latino community during National Hispanic Heritage month: "From our contributions in the fields of arts and entertainment, medical science and technology, business and education, government and serving in our nation's Armed Forces, Latinos have a significant role in helping to shape this nation a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Federal Funding through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program Headed to the City of Buffalo * * * Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that a federal grant from the Department of Homeland Security's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program has been awarded to the City of Buffalo for the hiring of firefighters. The grant is for a total of $  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Morelle reauthorizes the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth Adults through 2023 * * * Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and his colleagues in the House passed legislation to reauthorize the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth Adults (HKNC) through 2023. The legislation, co-sponsored by Rep. Morelle, would help provide essential resourc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Kathleen Rice sent a letter this week to Governor Andrew Cuomo requesting that he advocate on behalf of the Island Park community and urge the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to drop all suits against the village. LIPA filed a lawsuit against Island Park to reduce its tax obligations on the EF Barrett Power Station facility in Island Park, which could devastate the local school dis  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 20 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. John Kakto (NY-24) this afternoon applauded the award of $5.6 million in federal funding to Onondaga County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for lead remediation. This award follows a June visit to Syracuse by HUD Secretary Ben Carson for a roundtable discussion on lead paint remediation hosted by Rep. Katko. "This significant funding award brings us closer to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) was yesterday evening named by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to serve as a conferee as the House and Senate work to build consensus on a bipartisan, bicameral Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "Reaching an agreement on a bipartisan, bicameral NDAA is critical to ensuring the safety and stability of our nation, but also to supporting the economy  more

SODUS POINT, New York, Sept. 16 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) was today joined by Pete Gaynor, Acting Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to view damage along the Lake Ontario shoreline. Rep. Katko and Acting Administrator Gaynor also participated in a discussion with state and local officials, as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, on the impact of flooding locally. "I have consistently advoc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colorado, issued the following joint statement with Reps. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, and Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, co-chairmen of the House Republican Israel Caucus, regarding the opening of the United Nations General Assembly: "The United Nations has a responsibility to be a force for good, to promote freedom and peace throughout the world. Unfortunately, time and time again, as Co-Chairmen of the House Republican Israel Caucus, we've witnessed an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, joined the chair of the Rockland County Legislature's Environmental Committee, Harriet Cornell, and representatives from Environmental Advocates of New York, Riverkeeper, Save the Sound, Scenic Hudson, and the Sierra Club at Bowline Point Park to highlight the importance of adequately funding the Land an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Legislation Extends Government Funding, Health Programs Through Nov. 21 * * * House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY) today introduced a continuing resolution with limited anomalies to extend federal government funding through Nov. 21 and avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month. "While the House did its work,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - H.R. 4378 Extends Government Funding, Health Programs Through Nov. 21 * * * The House today passed, on a bipartisan 301 to 123 vote, a continuing resolution with limited anomalies to extend federal government funding through Nov. 21 and avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month. "It is critical that we avoid another government shutdow  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement after voting to pass the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (H.R.1423 ) to end forced arbitration: "Forced arbitration is a trap. Binding someone subjected to harassment or discrimination to arbitration is plain wrong and denies survivors a fair shot at justice. "Making matters worse, employees and consumers often do not know that they have entered into such an agreement until an incident occurs. So   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney, Americans Abroad Caucus Co-Chair, introduced two pieces of legislation, the Commission on Americans Living Overseas Act of 2019 and the Overseas Americans Financial Access Act. These bills will help American citizens living abroad who are unfairly and disproportionately burdened by existing tax laws. "Americans who live and work abroad are forced to contend with  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) took to the House floor to urge the passage of his bill, the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act. The bill currently has 306 bipartisan cosponsors and is expected to be considered on the House floor tomorrow afternoon. Rep. Maloney's bill will honor the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor - located within his Congressional District in  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney's (NY-18) bipartisan bill, the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act passed unanimously in the House, with the support of 307 cosponsors. The bill will honor the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor and all our Purple Heart recipients with a commemorative coin provided by the U.S. Mint, and produced at the United States Mint at West Point. Proce  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Reps. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), Eliot Engel (NY-16) and Lee Zeldin (NY-1) came together to rally in support of hyper-local news. The Hudson Valley and communities across the country have witnessed an unprecedented collapse of hyper-local news over the last decade. Recently, Verizon Fios announced they would no longer offer the Fios1 News channel - owned by WRNN-TV Associates - beyond mi  more

QUEENS, New York, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following statement on the Hispanic Heritage Month: "I'm thrilled to mark the start of Hispanic Heritage Month as we come together to celebrate the many and amazing contributions Hispanics have made in Queens and across the nation. "Our communities are stronger, more vibrant, and thrive because of Hispanic culture and traditions. Hispanics are artists, teachers, entrepreneurs, elected officials, and serve in the military.   more

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Grant made available through Violence Against Women Act; underscores importance of reauthorization that is currently stalled in the U.S. Senate * * * Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that $600,000 in funding has been awarded to The Legal Aid Society of Rochester to support victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The funding is made available through the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following statement on the passage of a bipartisan continuing resolution to extend federal funding and avoid government shutdown: "The House of Representatives has made our priorities clear: we are working every day to improve access to healthcare, create economic opportunity, and support hardworking families across our nation. "That is why today, we took action to avoid a government shutdown by extending federal spending thr  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Vaccinate All Child Act would prohibit states from offering religious or non-medical exemptions for meeting public school vaccine requirements VACCINES Act helps increase awareness about the safety of vaccines, improve immunization rates and safeguard against future outbreaks of deadly disease * * * Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he is sponsoring two pieces of legislation to  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor statement in support of the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (H.R. 1423): "I rise in strong support of H.R. 1423, the 'Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act,' or the 'FAIR Act.' "This critical legislation would restore access to justice for millions of Americans who are currently locked out of the court system and are forced to settle their disputes against   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening remarks during a hearing with Corey Lewandowski, President Trump's ex-campaign manager, as part of the investigation to determine whether to recommend articles of impeachment with respect to President Trump: "Today's hearing is entitled 'Presidential Obstruction of Justice and Abuse of Power.'This hearing is the first one formally designated under the Committee's proc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing entitled "Oversight of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act:" "The Judiciary Committee is holding today's hearing to carry out one of its most important tasks: to ensure that the tools used by our government to keep us safe are consistent with our values and with the freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution. "This Committee has long exercis  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing entitled "Oversight of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act": "The Judiciary Committee is holding today's hearing to carry out one of its most important tasks: to ensure that the tools used by our government to keep us safe are consistent with our values and with the freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution. "This Committee has long exerci  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing on policing practices: "Today's hearing furthers our Committee's longstanding commitment to conducting meaningful oversight of state and federal law enforcement, as initiated by former Chairman Goodlatte and his establishment of the bipartisan Policing Strategies Working Group. Together, we have had productive conversations about improving rela  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement: Today, the White House and Department of Justice ordered Rob Porter, former White House staff secretary and Rick Dearborn, former White House Deputy chief of staff for policy implementation, to defy subpoenas issued for their testimony before the House Judiciary Committee as part of its impeachment investigation. The White House also placed unprecedented limitations on the testimony of Corey Lewandowski, Pr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement: Today, the White House and Department of Justice ordered Rob Porter, former White House staff secretary and Rick Dearborn, former White House Deputy chief of staff for policy implementation, to defy subpoenas issued for their testimony before the House Judiciary Committee as part of its impeachment investigation. The White House also placed unprecedented limitation  more

SALAMANCA, New York, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced a $47,618.09 for the Salamanca Fire Department to replace much needed equipment. "Our firefighters and citizens are at risk when the equipment they both depend on isn't in good condition," said Tom. "We are glad to deliver this funding for the Salamanca Fire Department so the firefighters we care about can have the equipment they need." "The funds will be used to repla  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced a $55,000 grant to provide the Cornell Cooperative Extension with funding for the Move Forward Elmira Project. The project is an extension of the Poverty Stoplight Initiative. The funding, provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission, will allow the program to expand the program to two additional areas of the city and help develop 20 new community leaders. "We care about the   more

MAYVILLE, New York, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the U.S. Department of Health of Human and Services has awarded a $4 million grant over the next four years to the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene for its Tapestry Resilience Initiative. Tapestry, a system of care, provides supports, community education, and other resources and partnerships for children, youth,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following floor speech on the death of Staten Islander teen Devin McQueen: Earlier this week, Rose joined McQueen's family and friends at a ceremony and unveiling of a permanent memorial in his honor. "I rise today to honor the life of Devin McQueen, who loved baseball and his friends but loved his family more than anything. "I'm here to honor his mom Colleen McQueen, his Dad Derrick McQueen, his uncle Michael McLaughlin and all of  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman calls for Attorney General to bring federal charges against the OxyContin manufacturer and its owners * * * Congressman Max Rose is urging the Department of Justice to formally bring criminal charges against Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family that owns it. Earlier this week, Rose was joined by New Yorkers who have been impacted by the opioid epidemic in slamming the proposed settlement  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, issued the following joint statement with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, and Reps. Nita Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and Zoe Lofgren, D-California, chairperson of the House Administration Committee, after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, caved to Democratic pressure to support an appropriations amendment that would provide $250 million in election security grant fundin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced Ogdensburg International Airport will receive a $179,800 grant for Ogdensburg International Airport. This federal funding from the Department of Transportation will be used for runway extension. This comes three months after the airport also received a $1.5 million Airport Improvement Discretionary grant. "I'm proud to announce $179,800 in additional funding fo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced a $696,000 grant for the Piseco Airport in Hamilton, NY. This discretionary grant from the Department of Transportation will be used to reconstruct their runway lighting. "I'm thrilled to announce nearly $700,000 in funding for the Piseco Airport in Hamilton County," said Congresswoman Stefanik. "This substantial grant from the Department of Transportation wil  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced two United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants and loans that will support improvements for the Champlain Fire District and the City of Ogdensburg. $3,865,800 has been awarded to the Champlain fire station in Clinton County, for the purposes of additions and alterations, including a variety of upgrades and repairs and a total of 6,839 feet of new spac  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 17, honoring the Kesselring Naval Propulsion Site in West Milton for receiving the Town Heritage Award on the occasion of its 70th anniversary: I rise today to honor the Kesselring Naval Propulsion Site in West Milton, NY for receiving the Town Heritage Award on the occasion of its 70th anniversary. The Kesselring Naval Propulsion Site was founded in 19  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congresswoman Stefanik led the bipartisan Dignity in Aging Act, a reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, as it advanced through the Education and Labor Committee. The bill improves the delivery of services so aging Americans can remain in their communities, while including the critical enhancements from three pieces of legislation she introduced this Congress. The Supporting Family Careg  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Last night, Congresswoman Elise was selected by Leader McCarthy to serve on the bipartisan, bicameral House-Senate conference committee charged with resolving the differences and ensuring passage of the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA.) This is her fifth consecutive year chosen as a conferee. "I'm grateful to be selected as a conferee to work on the National Defense Authorization Act for  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Stefanik has signed onto a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) led by Congressman Lee Zeldin (NY-1) along with each member of New York's Republican Congressional Delegation. The letter is in opposition to New York's controversial "Green Light Law," enacted on June 17, 2019, which allows issuance of a driver's license to illegal immigrants. Out of the 12 states with similar laws, New Y  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has signed onto a bipartisan letter regarding NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's proposed banning of flavored milk in New York City schools. The letter, signed by several other members of New York's congressional delegation, opposes the proposal and outlines the need to support New York's dairy industry, the largest agricultural sector in the state, while ensuring that New York City   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - New bill would ban flavored e-cigarettes, raise tobacco taxes, establish equivalent tax on e-cigarettes, and increase resources available to those who want to quit smoking (the #1 cause of premature death) * * * Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) introduced the Quell Underage Inhaling of Toxic Substances (QUITS) Act. The lead Republican sponsor is Suozzi's Long Island collea  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Member of the House Committee on Education and Labor U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) questioned Ms. Kelly Finlaw, a New York City public school teacher, who is one of thousands of public servants misled into believing their student loans would be forgiven under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. After a decade of payments under the PSLF program, Ms. Finlaw was told that her payments were   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation honoring veterans. One bill awards Merchant Marines who served in World War II with a Congressional Gold Medal--one of the nation's highest awards authorized by Congress-- and another the other establishes a commemorative coin for the Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Winsor, New York. Representative Scott Tipton (CO-03), a co-sponsor of both   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Paul D. Tonko was selected last night to represent the House of Representatives in negotiations with the United States Senate over the final terms of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA shapes the funding and operations of the U.S. Department of Defense. Both the House and Senate bills include provisions related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, comm  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Dangerous faulty breakers have been linked to numerous house fires, still present in many homes and may pose a threat to millions * * * Congressman Paul D. Tonko and Consumer Protection & Commerce Chairwoman Jan Schakowsky are calling on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today to review Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) "Stab-Lok" circuit breakers. Dr. Jesse Aronstein, a constitue  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has introduced H.R. 4299, the Data Preservation Act of 2019, which would promote the discovery and use of the Nation's geoscience collections by reauthorizing the National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program within the United States Geological Survey through 2024. In 2010, the NGGDPP expired, ending access to geological and geophysical data and assets.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: Today, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) gathered members of the small business community to discuss their experiences with the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program. The 8(a) program was created by Congress to help disadvantaged businesses compete in the federal procurement space and to level the playing field  more

MONTAUK, New York, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: On Monday, September 16, 2019, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) hosted Mobile Office Hours in Montauk. During Mobile Office Hours, Rep. Zeldin met with constituents to discuss the issues most important to them, including energy policy, fishing regulations, and a variety of other issues. Constituents interested in participating in a future meeting, including after work or on a weekend, can contact Co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) voted in favor of the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019 (H.R. 4285), legislation to extend through fiscal year 2021 the Supportive Services Veteran Families (SSVF) program, which provides grants to nonprofit groups and consumer cooperatives that aid veterans with services like case management, helps obtain and coordinate benefits, and prov  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Doug Collins, R-Georgia, ranking Republican member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following joint statement with Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Illinois, ranking Republican member of the House Administration Committee, after sending a letter to Chairman Zoe Lofgren, D-California, and Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, in response to Democrats violating House committee rules in order to allow a consultant to question a witness during a Judiciary oversight hearin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, D-Maryland, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following joint statement with Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, chairman of the House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee, Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, in response to President Trump attacking an Intelligence Community whistleblower after the D  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Illinois, ranking Republican member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following joint statement with Rep. Doug Collins, R-Georgia, ranking Republican member of the House Judiciary Committee, after sending a letter to Chairman Zoe Lofgren, D-California, and Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, in response to Democrats violating House committee rules in order to allow a consultant to question a witness during a Judiciary oversight hearin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Eliot L. Engel (D-NY) and Brett Guthrie (R-KY) led a group of 92 bipartisan lawmakers in a letter today to the Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Norman "Ned" Sharpless on the urgent issue of medical drug shortages. Drug shortages of critical medicines such as epinephrine and ketamine can hinder the delivery of high-quality patient care. A variety of factors   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement with Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, chairman of the House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee, Elijah E. Cummings, D-Maryland, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, and Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, in response to President Trump attacking an Intelligence Community whistleblower after the D  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following joint statement with Reps. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, chairman of the Democracy Reform Task Force, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, caved to Democratic pressure to support an appropriations amendment that would provide $250   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Bill helps ensure unexpected financial burdens like sudden illness, loss of employment, or transportation emergencies do not hold students back from completing their degrees * * * Today, Representatives Joe Morelle (NY-25) and Katie Hill (CA-25) introduced legislation that seeks to ensure unanticipated financial emergencies do not prevent low-income students from pursuing and completing higher  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representatives Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) and John Garamendi (D, CA-3) introduced the Aircraft Maintenance Outsourcing Disclosure Act of 2019 (H.R.4374), which would require airlines to disclose the maintenance history for their aircraft fleets, specifically the location and date an aircraft underwent heavy maintenance, which is the most comprehensive test for an aircraft. Airlines would also be required t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senators Say Investment Will Protect the Health and Well-Being of CNY Children from Insidious Lead-Poisoning - U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development's Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program Provides Federal Funding To Rid Homes And Communities Of Lead Hazards * * * U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $5.6 million in federal funding for Ono  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senators Say Investment Will Protect The Health And Well-Being Of CNY Children From Insidious Lead-Poisoning - U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development's Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program Provides Federal Funding To Rid Homes And Communities Of Lead Hazards; The Senators Have Long Fought To Get The Lead Out Of Onondaga County; Secured $4.1 Million For Syracuse To Restart Its  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Delivering Vote On Bipartisan, House-Passed Universal Background Check Bill & Closing Dangerous Loopholes Will Be Focus Of Next Week's 'Full Court Press' To Force Action On Floor - Standing With Survivors Of Tragic Massacres & Advocates, Schumer & Gillibrand Detail What's Sitting On McConnell's Desk & The Plan To Up The Pressure On Senate & Trump Admin Now Doing Bidding Of NRA * * * Amid   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - In personal Meeting with GlobalFoundries CEO Thomas Caulfield, Senator Emphasizes the Importance of Further Growth in Upstate Semiconductor Production, Receives Word That the Future Is Bright - GlobalFoundries Is A Leading American Manufacturer Of Semiconductors, Employing Over 4,300 New Yorkers Between Plants In Malta And East Fishkill * * * In a personal meeting with GlobalFoundries CE  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator Says Legislation To Beef Up Enforcement Must Be Passed And FBI Must Step In To Pinpoint Culprit ASAP - Computer Attacks Across Upstate Share A Common Theme Of Gaining Entry, Locking Administrators Out And Then Demanding Ransom * * * During a conference call with reporters, and in the wake of Upstate New York school districts being targeted by destructive ransomware cyber-schemes,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Provide Legal Services To Survivors For Free Or Little to No Cost * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,400,000 in federal funding for four organizations in New York City that provide legal services to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. The funding was allocated through the U.S. De  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Provide Legal Services To Survivors For Free Or Little to No Cost * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,400,000 in federal funding for four organizations in New York City that provide legal services to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. The funding was allocated through the U.S. De  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Help Implement Sexual Assault and Violence Prevention Programming * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $299,727 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women to help reduce sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking at The Colle  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Purchase New Equipment To Assist In Protecting New Yorkers During Fire And Rescue Emergencies * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $106,939.02 in federal funding for three fire departments in the Southern Tier. Specifically, East Worcester Hose Co. 1 will receive $22,619.04, the McDonough Fire Depar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Purchase New Equipment To Assist In Protecting New Yorkers During Fire And Rescue Emergencies * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $106,939.02 in federal funding for three fire departments in the Southern Tier. Specifically, East Worcester Hose Co. 1 will receive $22,619.04, the McDonough Fire Depar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Help Implement Sexual Assault and Violence Prevention Programming * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $299,727 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women to help reduce sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking at The Colle  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Department Of Transportation Grant Will Fund Construction Of New Aircraft Rescue And Fire Training Facility * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,700,161 in federal funding for the Greater Rochester International Airport. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviati  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Department Of Transportation Grant Will Fund Construction Of New Aircraft Rescue And Fire Training Facility * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,700,161 in federal funding for the Greater Rochester International Airport. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviati  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Recruit Firefighters and to Purchase An Electronic Sign * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $901,900 in federal funding for Nassau County and Levittown Fire District. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Staffing for Ad  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee issued the following statement by Ranking Member Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, at a hearing entitled "Developments in Global Insurance Supervisory and Regulatory Forums": "Eleven years ago today, September 12, 2008, executives from AIG walked into the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to beg for a bailout. "Supervisors at the Office of Thrift supervision, whose leadership was so incompetent it doesn't exist anymore, failed  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement after the New York Times publication and subsequent correction of allegations against Justice Brett Kavanaugh: "Democrats and their allies in the media are again launching baseless attacks on Justice Kavanaugh, with no evidence and no regard for due process and basic fairness. "Yet even The New York Times had to issue a 'correction' that should've been called a 'retraction.' "This is what happens when partis  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Democrats continued their crusade this weekend against the Supreme Court, relying on a now-discredited New York Times article to slander Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's character and invent a reason for his impeachment. This latest attempt to undermine the our judicial system follows an amicus brief filed by Senate Democrats last month that threatened the Supreme Court with restructuring if it does not re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks: * * * - Gillibrand: Every Day that Senate Republican Leaders Refuse to Act, They Are Making a Choice to Be Complicit as More Lives Continue to be Lost - The Time for Turning a Blind Eye Is Over - Gillibrand Joined by Democratic Colleagues on the Floor to Push for Action and Force Senate Republicans to Pass Commonsense Gun Control Legislation * * * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand took to the Sen  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * - Top corporations and financial firms have already pledged to fight deforestation - now they ought to deliver, dozen senators write Failure to act risks tipping point for climate, biodiversity * * * Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) led a dozen colleagues in writing a pair of letters to corporate signatories to the New York Declaration on Forests, calling for th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following weekly report: * * * - Court Packing Would Destroy the Separation of Powers * * * The U.S. Supreme Court has been comprised of nine justices since 1869. However, some U.S. senators and presidential candidates want to change this 150-year precedent to suit their immediate political goals. Five Democratic senators sent a letter to the Court last month urging the justices not to consider a Second Amendment challenge  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following hearing information: Holocaust-Era Insurance Claims at 226 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10 a.m. on Sept. 17: Witnesses Panel I * Baird Webel, Specialist in Financial Economics, Congressional Research Service, Washington, DC * David Mermelstein, President, Holocaust Survivors of Miami-Dade County, FL, Miami, FL * Anna B. Rubin, Director, Holocaust Claims Processing Office, New York State Department of Financial   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following joint statement with Reps. Nita Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, Zoe Lofgren, D-California, chairperson of the House Administration Committee, and John Sarbanes, D-Maryland, chairman of the Democracy Reform Task Force, after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, caved to Democratic pressure to support an appropriations amendment that would provide $250 million   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Ensure Any Legislation Includes Her Reforms To End Problems Plaguing Broken And Corrupt System - Following Superstorm Sandy, New Yorkers Suffered from a National Flood Insurance Program Riddled with Fraud and Corruption; Gillibrand Wrote Provisions in New Flood Insurance Reform Bill to Make Program More Affordable and to Eliminate Practices that Defrauded New Yorkers * * * With the Nation  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Push Comes As Community Discusses Future of Bridges in the Buffalo-Niagara Region * * * After discussions early this week related to the future of Western New York's roads and bridges, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) went to Washington, D.C. to fight for action on a substantial federal investment in infrastructure. In remarks on the Floor, Higgins said, "Our roads are crumbling, our water in  more