WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: Despite the ongoing hyperpartisanship in Washington, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) is continuing to work across party lines to legislate, today announcing passage of H.R. 3675, the Trusted Traveler Reconsideration and Restoration Act of 2019 -- bipartisan legislation he authored to help cut through bureaucratic multi-agency processes while keeping travel safe. This bill provides relief for travelers who have  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Lowey: Administration should advise public to stop using e-cigarettes, not "consider not using" them * * * Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, today sent a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Acting Commissioner Dr. Ned Sharpless urging the FDA to quickly finalize the compliance policy on flavored e-cigarette p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - While the Prices of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Have Increased for Consumers, the Prices that Farmers Receive for their Produce Has Not Kept Up - And Even Gone Down in Some Cases - USDA Has Failed to Conduct a Full Review of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Market for Decades and Structural Changes Since Then Have Left Many Farmers Facing Uncertainty and Low Prices * * * U.S. Senator Kirsten  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Legislation establishes a new task force to stop the inflow of fentanyl and other opioids across the border * * * The House of Representatives today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Congressman Max Rose to establish a Joint Task Force at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to stop the inflow of foreign fentanyl and other opioids into the United States. "Nothing will distract from my  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today met with Josep Borrell, foreign minister of Spain and nominee to be the European Union's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy. Risch and Borrell discussed the strong relationship between the U.S. and Spain and the continued need for the two allies to w  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Committees seek answers on timeline and directives leading up to "unlawful impoundments" * * * Today House Appropriations Chairwoman Nita Lowey (NY-17) and House Budget Chairman John Yarmuth (KY-03) sent a letter to the Trump administration requesting documents and answers regarding the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB's) involvement in th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- 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) announced the introduction of four bipartisan bills to strengthen counseling and training services provided by the Small Business Administration and its resource partners. Specifically, the bills make important reforms to the following programs: Small Business Development Cente  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared in studio on Fox News' 'America's Newsroom' where he urged congressional Democrats to get over their anger at the American people for electing President Trump and do their jobs. When asked about the impeachment inquiry, Sen. Cruz said congressional Democrats are only interested in attacking President Trump: "At the end of the day, congressional Democrats are angry. They  more

KINGSTON, New York, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced the hearing name and witness list for his Rural Broadband Field Hearing with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Geoffrey Starks. Friday's field hearing, titled, "Closing the Digital Divide: Connecting Rural Americans to Reliable Internet Service" will be held October 4th at Columbia-Greene Community College in Hudson and a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: This morning, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change passed bipartisan PFAS legislation sponsored by Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19). Rep. Delgado's PFAS Right-to-Know Act and would require per-and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS) to be listed on the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The PFAS Right-to-Know Act would   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Federal grant will fund training, recruitment and equipment for local firefighters, emergency services * * * U.S. Representatives Antonio Delgado (NY-19) and Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) announced today that Speigletown District Volunteer Fire Company was awarded $137,619.04 through the federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Progr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT), along with U.S. Representatives Eliot L. Engel (D-NY-16) and Tom Malinowski (D-NJ-07), today sent a letter to the United States Ambassador to Hungary, David Cornstein, calling on him to uphold American democratic values and security interests when dealing with the autocratic government of Victor Or  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Eliot L. Engel (D-NY) and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) introduced bipartisan legislation today to bolster programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support the development of the next generation of pediatric researchers. The Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies (PACT Act), recognizes the challenges associated with attracting and retaining early-career researc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of four individuals for positions in the Trump Administration on Sept. 24: Brian McGuire, of New York, to be a Deputy Under Secretary of the Treasury. Joseph Cella, of Michigan, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Fiji, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Republic of Kiribati, the Republic of Nauru, the Kingdom of Tonga, and Tuvalu. Daniel Habib Jorjani, of Kentucky, to be Solicitor  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on cybersecurity of the grid. The report (GAO-19-332) is titled "Critical Infrastructure Protection: Actions Needed to Address Significant Cybersecurity Risks Facing the Electric Grid". The report was sent to Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Rep. Bobby L. Rush, D-Illinois, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Energy, Rep. Jerry McNerney,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - A Department of Defense Report Released Yesterday Shows That Service Member Suicide Rates Spiked in 2018 After Rising Steadily for the Last Five Years * * * Following a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) report released yesterday that showed a spike in military suicides, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, today called for a Se  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) today announced legislation to ban the use of discriminatory calculations, such as race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or actual or perceived sexual orientation, when determining damages in civil lawsuits. The Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act would help make the legal system more fair by prohibiting federal courts from aw  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement at the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship hearing entitled "The Expansion and Troubling Use of ICE Detention:" "Over the last seven months, this Committee has devoted considerable attention to the Trump Administration's cruel policies at the border and its attempts to deter individuals from seeking asylum and other humanitarian protections from our   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-204) on legislation (H.R. 1423) to amend title 9 of the U.S. Code with respect to arbitration. The report was advanced by Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, on Sept. 13. Excerpts of the report follow: Purpose and Summary H.R. 1423, the "Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act" or the "FAIR Act," would prohibit the enforcement of mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration ("forced arbitration") provisions in contracts invo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-204) on legislation (H.R. 1423) to amend title 9 of the U.S. Code with respect to arbitration. The report was advanced by Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, on Sept. 13. Continues from Part 1 of 2 Dissenting Views I. Introduction H.R. 1423, the "Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act," introduced by Rep. Hank Johnson, would render unenforceable provisions in millions of consumer, employment and other contracts t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued the following testimony by Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, at a member day hearing: "Thank you for the opportunity to testify about a glaring void in our federal law. Every day in this country, 100 Americans are killed by gun violence and hundreds more are shot and injured. Despite these epidemic level statistics, there currently is no federal law specifically designed to combat fire arms trafficking. "Combatting illegal gun traffi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The House Oversight and Reform subcommittee on Government Operations issued the following testimony by Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, at a hearing entitled "NextGen Feds: Recruiting the Next Generation of Public Servants": "Thank you for the opportunity to testify about a bipartisan policy approach that positions the federal government to compete for the next generation of top talent that will serve the American people, H.R. 1534 the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The House Oversight and Reform subcommittee on Government Operations issued the following hearing information: NextGen Feds: Recruiting the Next Generation of Public Servants at 2154 Rayburn House Office Building at 2 p.m. on Sept. 25: Witnesses Panel One * Carolyn B. Maloney, Member of Congress, 12th District of New York, U.S. House of Representatives Panel Two * Robert Goldenkoff, Director of Strategic Issues, Government Accountability Office * Margot Conrad, Dire  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight issued the following testimony by Siwei Lyu, professor at the State University of New York's University at Albany, at a hearing entitled "Online Imposters and Disinformation": "Deepfakes are the most recent twist to the disconcerting problem of online disinformation. The term deepfake first emerged in late 2017 as the name of a Reddit account that began posting synthetic pornographic vid  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The House Small Business Committee issued the following hearing information: Closing the Digital Divide: Connecting Rural Americans to Reliable Internet Service at Columbia Greene Community College, Hudson, New York at 1 p.m. on Oct. 4: Over 24 million Americans, the vast majority of whom live in rural areas, lack access to broadband at benchmark speeds. Small businesses, students, and farmers across upstate New York deserve better access to reliable and affordable broad  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * - According to a recent study, 1 out of 6 vehicles registered to Uber and Lyft in Seattle and New York have at least one unfixed safety recall * * * Today, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) led a letter with Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Commerce Committee's Subcommit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Chair of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets, and Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, Tuesday introduced The Financial Transparency Act. The legislation will make financial data more easily available and less opaque by requiring the U.S.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced a bicameral bill that would increase access to broadband service for low-income urban and rural Americans. The Promoting Access to Broadband Act would help states increase awareness of, and enrollment in, the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Lifeline program, which aims to help low-income households pay for   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Gillibrand's Speech Came As Senate Republicans Blocked Measure to Pass Guaranteed Paid Family and Medical Leave for Federal Workers * * * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today spoke on the Senate floor to urge her colleagues to pass guaranteed paid family and medical leave for two million federal workers. This came as Senate Republicans blocked a motion that would have provided paid family  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * - Shaheen highlights the average cost of surprise medical bills during her Senate floor remarks * * * U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the floor of the Senate this afternoon to call out the dark money special interests that have flooded states across the country, including New Hampshire, with millions of dollars' worth of advertisements with the objective of derailing efforts in   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Three Committees Schedule Multiple Depositions with Key State Department Officials over Next Two Weeks * * * Today, Rep. Eliot L. Engel, the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Rep. Adam Schiff, the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent a letter to Secretary of State Mich  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed praised the Seneca Nation and Governor Cuomo for coming to an agreement to fix the crumbling Seneca Nation portion of I-90 to guarantee the safety of the traveling public. "Fixing the road is the right thing to do for the safety of the travelling public," Tom said. "We were happy to lead the public outcry over the road conditions for the hardworking people we care about and represent, and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Congressional Representative of the United States to the Seventy-Fourth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, will spend the next two days in New York for a series of high-level meetings. "From climate change to peacebuilding, the global community faces unprecedented challenges. These are complex problems that require all countries - and all people - to work to  more

GILBERT, Arizona, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following statement: This week, the United Nations General Assembly convened in New York City. President Trump led a conversation on religious freedom in the international community, which is expected to be his message for world leaders this week. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement: "President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have protected the religious freedoms of every American during their administ  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Brindisi Secures VA Official Visit to Chenango County Bainbridge Facility - Brindisi: this is a win for rural Veterans; I will fight to ensure they have access to the care they need * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi fought to protect the Bainbridge VA clinic in Chenango County at a House Veterans' Affairs Health Subcommittee hearing yesterday and confirmed with Dr. Richard Stone of the Vet  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * - Following Key State Investment Secured by Brindisi, Cree Inc. to Expand in Mohawk Valley - Brindisi: We Continue To Be At The Forefront of High-Tech Manufacturing * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) issued the following statement after Cree Incorporated announced their planned $1 billion investment in Marcy's Nanocenter: "The big winners today are the people that call our area home. Cr  more

CLARENCE, New York, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration has allocated $155,379 to the Akron/Jesson Field Airport. This grant will provide funding for an environmental assessment to evaluate any potential environmental impacts related to the proposed off-airport tree obstructions removal in the runway. "Our region's airports play a c  more

CLARENCE, New York, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Collins today announced $224,975 in federal funding for the Neurovascular Diagnostics, Inc. located in Buffalo. This grant was awarded through the Department of Health and Human Services' National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. This award will be used to fund the Neurovascular Diagnostics' Molecular Biomarkers of Dangerous Intracranial Aneurysms project, which a  more

CLARENCE, New York, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Collins today announced $68,659.04 in federal funding for the North Java Fire Company, Inc. located in North Java, NY. This grant was awarded though the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, which is designed to help first responders improve their capability to respond to fires and emergencies of all types. "Our first responders   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following statement about her views on an impeachment against President Trump: "With Donald Trump in office our democracy remains at stake. It is unconstitutional and completely unacceptable for this President to contact foreign governments in an attempt to tarnish Presidential candidates to interfere with and attempt to puppeteer our elections. "I've been a vocal proponent of impeaching Donald Trump since 2017, and this latest  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks: * * * - Delgado Remarks Call on House to Take Up His Bipartisan Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act * * * Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19), a member of the House Freshman Working Group on Addiction, spoke on the House Floor to highlight National Recovery Month. Rep. Delgado's remarks urged House action on his bipartisan legislation to reform addiction treatment, H.R. 2482: the Mainstr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following statement regarding an impeachment inquiry against President Trump: "The first responsibility of the President of the United States is to keep our country safe, but it has become clear that our president has placed his personal interests above the national security of our nation. " The President has admitted to soliciting the Ukrainian president to investigate a political rival. In doing so, the President used the p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Delgado, an Appointed NDAA Conferee, Uses Role to Push for Unprecedented PFAS Protections * * * Today on the House floor, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19), a member of the Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Committee, called for the inclusion of strong PFAS provisions in the final NDAA Conference Report amid ongoing House and Senate negotiations. Below is a   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Eliot L. Engel (NY-16) joined Congressmen G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) and Michael McCaul (R-TX) today in unveiling the Creating Hope Act. This bipartisan legislation would permanently authorize the rare pediatric disease voucher program at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which has helped develop treatments for rare childhood diseases including cancers such as leukemia and neuroblastoma. Sin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following remarks at the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Health hearing entitled "Making Prescription Drugs More Affordable: Legislation to Negotiate a Better Deal for Americans": * * * - Renews call for federal government to negotiate drug prices, eliminate price gouging, cap out-of-pocket costs * * * "Thank you Chairman Pallone and Chairwoman Eshoo for holding today's important hearing on legislative proposals that   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following remarks at the full committee markup of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act (H.R. 3289), PROTECT Hong Kong Act (H.R. 4270) and House resolutions (H.Res. 543, H.Res. 517, H.Res. 387, H.Res. 552 and H.Res. 521): "I want to start by discussing our strong measures that address the situation in Hong Kong. "Over the past months, we've watched as the people of Hong K  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the Trump administration's decision to cut the number refugees allowed in the U.S.: "President Trump's latest attack on the refugee resettlement program is an outrage. At a time when there is a global refugee crisis with a record number of people desperately seeking safety, the number of refugees he has proposed to admit to the United States next year is a   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the Trump administration's decision to cut the number of refugees allowed in the U.S.: "President Trump's latest attack on the refugee resettlement program is an outrage. At a time when there is a global refugee crisis with a record number of people desperately seeking safety, the number of refugees he has proposed to admit to the United States next year is a   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on whistleblower complaint: "The whistleblower statement paints a stark picture of a president severely abusing his power. He twisted the tools of American foreign policy to pressure a foreign government into smearing his political opponent. The very credible detail in the document only underscores the concerns that led the Foreign Affairs, Intelligence, and O  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following statement on a whistleblower complaint against President Trump: "The whistleblower statement paints a stark picture of a president severely abusing his power. He twisted the tools of American foreign policy to pressure a foreign government into smearing his political opponent. The very credible detail in the document only underscores the concerns that led the Foreign Affairs, Intelligence, and Oversight Committees to lau  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today led a bipartisan group of 122 House members in urging President Trump to secure the release of detained American journalist Austin Tice. The members joined over fifty Senators in a letter to the President demanding Administration action to facilitate Tice's release fro  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Three Committees Schedule Multiple Depositions with Key State Department Officials over Next Two Weeks * * * Today, Rep. Eliot L. Engel, the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Rep. Adam Schiff, the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Chairs Demand Documents from White House by Thursday - White House Must Assure Congress No Reprisals against Officials with Knowledge of Whistleblower Complaint * * * Today, Rep. Adam Schiff, the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Eliot L. Engel, the Chairman of the Committee o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Eliot L. Engel, the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Rep. Adam Schiff, the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent a letter demanding that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo immediately begin producing documents the State   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Eliot L. Engel, the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Rep. Adam Schiff, the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent a letter demanding that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo immediately begin producing documents the State Department has been withholding in response to a let  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following statement in recognition of the Jewish New Year - Rosh Hashanah: "Staring at sundown this Sunday, our brothers and sisters throughout the Jewish community celebrate the start of the High Holy Days, beginning with the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. It is a time for family and friends, to gather together and reflect on the hardships, achievements, special occasions and moments of happiness that this past year has br  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Ways & Means Committee Report Finds That, On Average, Drug Prices in the United States Were Nearly Four Times Higher Than Prices in Similar Countries * * * Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) spoke from the House floor to push for measures that would reduce the high cost of prescription drugs, including allowing the federal government to negotiate prescription drug prices. Earlier this week, the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks to address the growing list of what he calls corrupt activities that mandate an impeachment inquiry: "With each passing day we see an erosion of this country's ideals by a President who freely sidesteps Congress, profits off his position, obstructs justice, and places personal, petty politics before national security. "The validity of these violations are not in question, they are happening before us. "  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following statement on an announcement that the House will proceed with an impeachment inquiry against President Trump: "As Americans and as Representatives elected to lead, Congress has an obligation to defend the constitution and American principles which guarantee a balanced and free democracy. "With each passing day we see an erosion of this country's ideals by a President who freely sidesteps Congress, profits off his pos  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - U.S. Service Academy Representatives to Provide Admission Information at Meeting on October 8 * * * Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and representatives from the office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand are hosting Service Academy Night 2019, an opportunity for high school students, families, school administrators and counselors to learn more about service academy institutions, programs and t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following remarks at a House Ukraine Caucus press conference on U.S. aid to Ukraine: "President Trump's actions are shocking. They are an abuse of power that threatens our national security and undermines our Ukrainian partners. "The new government in Kiev deserves our support in the face of Russian aggression, not cynical efforts to use their country for partisan political purp  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following floor remarks urging support for a bipartisan resolution to terminate President Trump's national emergency declaration and save military construction projects: "The President's fake national emergency is an end run around Congress's power of the purse and an offense to the Constitution. "As Appropriations Chair, I am outraged that this President has canceled $3.6 billi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following statement: Today, Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement, reaffirming her support for an impeachment inquiry which she first announced in July: "It's become more and more clear that an impeachment inquiry is essential. President Trump has continued to pursue an agenda that is reckless, dangerous, and marked by what appear to be g  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, a member of the House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement on impeachment inquiry: "I have had a high bar for putting the country through an impeachment inquiry, especially so close to an election. But these allegations go to the heart of the oath I took. "There comes a time to put your country first. Unless the Intelligence Committee immediately receives both the whistleblower complaint, and the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) questioned Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire during a hearing before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. The Acting Director of National Intelligence was called to the House Intelligence Committee to testify about a whistleblower complaint that led six House Committees to launch an official impeachment inquiry of Pres  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following statement calling for an impeachment inquiry against President Trump: Matsui made his comments after recent developments originating from an Intelligence Community whistleblower complaint. The initial claim was filed alleging President Trump attempted to coerce Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden's family. Per reports from the Washington Post and New York Times, in   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following statement calling for President Trump's impeachment: "As someone who has long said the President's conduct makes him unfit for office, and called for Committees of jurisdiction to continue their oversight investigations, I believe that this administration has crossed the line in refusing to turn over information on the whistle-blower. "Not only are they required to hand over that information by law, and are thus ob  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 27, introducing the FAFSA Translation Act: I rise to bring attention to the need to have the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form available in multiple foreign languages. Currently, FAFSA forms are available only in English and Spanish. That is why I am introducing the FAFSA Translation Act, which would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 by req  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 27, introducing the Interagency Committee on Women's Business Enterprise Act: I rise to bring attention to the critical need to support women-owned businesses. Women-owned businesses are driving economic growth in our nation. Since 1972, the number of women-owned businesses increased nearly 3,000 percent. Between 2018 and 2019, U.S. women of all backgrounds  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 27, introducing the Notch Fairness Act: I rise today to bring attention to the need to right a wrong caused by Congress in 1972 when Congress amended the Social Security Act to adjust the benefits formula to include automatic cost-of-living adjustments. Unfortunately, this new formula was flawed; it resulted in unexpected windfalls for beneficiaries born bef  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 27, introducing the Responsible Body Armor Possession Act: Gun violence continues to plague our streets and our communities. Even more frightening and dangerous is a gunman who is protected by enhanced body armor. Madam Speaker, every second a shooter is on their feet, more lives are threatened. Gun violence researchers and the law enforcement community ag  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following statement on Mayor Bill de Blasio's comments regarding New York City's specialized high schools: "The mayor's efforts to address diversity at New York City's specialized high schools were flawed from the beginning, and I'm pleased he has now recognized that his plan was not an effective solution. "As an elected official who is also a graduate of a New York City specialized high school (Stuyvesant High School), I was extr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 27, supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day of Non-Violence: I rise today to support the goals and ideals of the International Day of Non-Violence by introducing legislation in the same name. This resolution calls on Congress to officially recognize October 2nd as the International Day of Non-Violence in the United States and encourages Amer  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released a letter (attached) calling on the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to commence an investigation into the ongoing financial and operational troubles of the Rochester City School District (RCSD). On Friday, the RCSD Board of Education made public that internal audits revealed overspending in the District's 2018-19 budget. Reports suggest a financi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following statement: "The President's disturbing pattern of unlawful behavior is an offense to the very principles and ideals our nation was founded upon and clearly demonstrates that he believes the laws of the United States do not apply to him. Therefore, I believe it is in the national interest that the United States House of Representatives moves forward with impeachment proceedings. "I took an oath to "preserve, protect a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing on preventing gun violence in cities: "I thank the Chair of the Subcommittee, Karen Bass, for holding this critical hearing about community-driven strategies to reduce gun violence in our cities across the nation. This discussion is a critical component of this Committee's comprehensive approach to addressing our national epidemic of gun violence.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet hearing on access to the courts: "No one in this room takes for granted the complexity and importance of the federal judiciary's job of administering justice and doing so fairly. That role is fundamental, but it is undermined when the public cannot see the judiciary's work being done. "Ever  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement at a House Judiciary subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship and House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations joint hearing entitled "Oversight of the Trump Administration's Muslim Ban:" "When the Trump Administration issued its first version of the Muslim Ban in January 2017, it was immediately apparent that it was unconstitutional, discriminatory, and morally reprehensible. The da  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement at the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship and House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations joint hearing entitled "Oversight of the Trump Administration's Muslim Ban": "When the Trump Administration issued its first version of the Muslim Ban in January 2017, it was immediately apparent that it was unconstitutional, discriminato  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing on protecting America from assault weapons: "Assault weapons have been repeatedly used as weapons of deadly violence on our citizens. In just the last two years, Las Vegas; Parkland; Pittsburgh; Poway; Gilroy; Midland; and Odessa have all seen horrific shootings at the hands of a gunman with assault weapons. And only last month, we added El Paso  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following opening statement at a hearing entitled "Protecting America from Assault Weapons": "Assault weapons have been repeatedly used as weapons of deadly violence on our citizens. In just the last two years, Las Vegas; Parkland; Pittsburgh; Poway; Gilroy; Midland; and Odessa have all seen horrific shootings at the hands of a gunman with assault weapons. And only last month, we added El Paso and Dayton to the list of communit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement at a Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship hearing entitled "The Expansion and Troubling Use of ICE Detention": "Over the last seven months, this Committee has devoted considerable attention to the Trump Administration's cruel policies at the border and its attempts to deter individuals from seeking asylum and other humanitarian protections from our na  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement at a House Judiciary subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties hearing entitled "Congressional Authority to Protect Voting Rights After Shelby County vs. Holder:" "When Congress passed the Voting Rights Act in 1965, it aimed to deliver on what had long been an empty promise to African Americans and other people of color: the right to  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 19, recognizing Susan Jensen and her service to the House Judiciary Committee: I rise today to thank Susan Jensen for her more than 20 years of service to the House Judiciary Committee. Susan is one of the preeminent experts on bankruptcy law, administrative law, and the federal court system. Although she will be leaving the Committee, she will continue   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. announced today that his district would receive more than $3 million in subsidies to support three critical low-income family, disabled and senior housing projects. The funds would come from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and the projects are located in South Orange, Jersey City and Newark. Congressman Payne, Jr. said he was excited about the grants becau  more

CORNING, New York, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced a $150,000 grant for Corning Community College's STEAM Innovation Center. This project will train 25 workers and 20 students for new or enhanced employment. The project will provide state-of-the-art electrical and hydraulic learning systems, hands-on learning stations modeling real-world components, and teaching technology resources to deliver training and education that   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced a $84,672 grant for the Olean City School District to upgrade equipment and technology for the new Olean Community and Cultural Center. The venue will offer a variety of programming to enrich the community including educational, cultural and civic events. The funding, provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission, will allow the program to enhance the technical capabilities of   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following statement on the transcript of President Trump's call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky: "Good hardworking people we care about lost today. "The transcript turned up nothing nefarious, yet Democrats are full steam ahead with impeachment at the cost of real legislation to help people - like a bill to lower the cost of prescription drugs and the ratification of USMCA to boost jobs. "If you don't like the President  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following statement on the investigation into allegations against the President Trump regarding Ukraine: "I've now sworn an oath to uphold the Constitution twice and I take my Congressional oath just as seriously as when I deployed to Afghanistan. That's why I will not operate on any false timeline when our national security is at stake. "My constituents--and our country--deserve Members of Congress who will review the facts and ens  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following statement on the reports and allegations on the whistleblower complaint against President Trump regarding Ukraine: * * * - Congressman: 'The American people deserve the truth and Congress needs the facts' * * * "The American people are absolutely disgusted with our politics to the point it's assumed that corrupt behavior is so widespread that it's part of the process--not something that can ever be erased. It's assumed t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jose E. Serrano, D-New York, chairman of the House Appropriations subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, issued the following statement in support of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, opening of impeachment inquiry: "I previously came out in support of opening an impeachment inquiry against President Trump in light of Director Mueller's investigation and his testimony before Congress. "At the time, it was evident to me that Preside  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced $45,333 in a Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the Essex Fire Department, led by Fire Chief Craig Jackson. This new funding will be used to purchase updated and enhanced firefighting gear, including the purchase of 17 complete sets of structural firefighting gear (helmet, coat, pants, gloves, and boots.) "North Country firefighters serve our communitie  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced two United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants totaling $11,281,000 for infrastructure improvements in St. Lawrence County. An investment of $5,491,000 will be used to finance a refurbishment of the current Potsdam sewer facility, including a new separate collection system, along with a $5,790,000 investment for the extension of public water service   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced a $1,293,388 grant for lead abatement in the City of Elmira. This project was funded through the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes and will help the city of Elmira reduce lead-based paint hazards. "We care about the community of Elmira and making sure its citizens, especially children, can live in a healthy, safe and lead-free environment," Tom said. "This is an i  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * -ARPA-E award will fund project to design and develop offshore wind energy * * * Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that GE Global Research in Niskayuna, New York has been awarded $2,800,000 through the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), which will go towards design and development of optimized controls for a lightweight offshore wind turbi  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Paul D. Tonko called on the U.S. House of Representatives today to file formal articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump following multiple credible reports that the President tried to leverage U.S. military aid to compel a foreign government to help his re-election campaign, reinforced by the President's own confirmations and simultaneous refusal to release the whistleblowe  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Grants awarded to UAlbany and Health Research, Inc in Menands will fund studies into NYS impacts from PFAS contaminants * ** Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that researchers at the University at Albany and Health Research, Inc in Menands, New York, have been awarded federal grants totaling more than $1 million to fund research into the health and environmental impacts of exposur  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following statement in advance of Rosh Hashanah: "I am excited to wish Jewish families throughout New York's 7th Congressional District a healthy and happy Rosh Hashanah. "As we prepare for great ventures in the New Year, I encourage New Yorkers to reflect on how our Jewish neighbors have shaped New York's culture and contributed so much to our country - serving as lawyers, doctors, first responders, military members, tea  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following statement on impeachment inquiry: "The facts suggest the President sought to enlist a foreign leader to assist his reelection campaign. If true, this is a violation of the President's oath to defend the constitution and protect our national security. "Moreover, the Administration is violating the law by refusing to provide Congress the full whistleblower complaint. "I fully support Congress beginning a formal i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) commented today on the newly released Department of Justice Office of Inspector General report on Metropolitan Detention Center, which is in the Congresswoman's district. Velazquez and Judiciary Chairman Nadler requested the report in February after there were significant heat and electrical outages at the facility. "This report confirms that there have been longstand  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: Today, the House Small Business Committee, under Chairwoman Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), conducted a two-panel hearing into allegations of mismanagement and delays within the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program. The SBIC program provides debt and equity financing to high-risk small businesses without acces  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation, the Mobile Health Clinics Act of 2019, to allocate $15 million per year to health care services for underserved areas and populations. Mobile health clinics (MHCs) are vehicle-based doctor offices and exam rooms which travel to areas most impacted by logistical and financial constraints, including marginalized urban and rural communities. Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has written the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture calling for a comprehensive study on the state of food insecurity in Puerto Rico. The request follows the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria's landfall where failed disaster relief resulted in a humanitarian crisis and, according to some estimates, the loss of 3,000 residents' lives. In the letter, Ve  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: Today, the House Small Business Committee passed four bipartisan bills to improve key SBA entrepreneurial initiatives that spur business formation and job creation. "Whether it is helping to create a business plan, navigate the procurement process, or market a new product, SBA's entrepreneurial development programs help small business owners, and par  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) today led seven Members of the New York City Congressional delegation to the Chief Executive of National Grid, demanding that the company provide a plan as to how it will restore service for 2,600 customers who are being denied gas. "At best, National's Grid has failed to plan capacity appropriately and, at worst, the company is holding consumers hostage for its enviro  more

PATCHOGUE, New York, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Last month, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) met with the new Northport VA Director, Dr. Antonio Sanchez, during which he asked for an update regarding some of the ongoing issues at Northport VA Medical Center. This is an update for the public containing Dr. Sanchez's answers to each question: 1. What is the status of the Associate Director position at Northport VAMC? Ms. Colleen Luckner has resum  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, D-Maryland, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following joint statement with two congressmen - Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, chairman of the House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee, and Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, in response to President Trump's attacks on the intelligence community whistleblower and witnesses: "President Trump is fully aware that our Com  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, D-Maryland, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following joint statement with three congressmen - 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, the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, on the release of Ukraine call record: "The transcript is an unambiguous, damning,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Reps. Peter A. DeFazio, D-Oregon, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing entitled "Coast Guard and Port Infrastructure: Built to Last?": Chair DeFazio: "Mr. Chairman, thank you for scheduling this afternoon's hearing to assess the Coast Guard's substantial backlog in deferred maintenance and repair for its infrastructure, and examine policies to ensure tha  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Reps. Eliot Engel, D-New York, and Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chairman and ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on the ongoing protests in Egypt and reports of arbitrary detention of protestors and journalists: "The United States places the highest value on freedom of expression and freedom of the press. "We recognize and affirm that Egyptians have the right to protest peacefully and to exercise that right without fe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement with Ranking Member Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, on protests in Egypt and reports of detention of protestors and journalists: "The United States places the highest value on freedom of expression and freedom of the press. "We recognize and affirm that Egyptians have the right to protest peacefully and to exercise that right without fear of retribution. "  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement with two congressmen - Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, chairman of the House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee, and Elijah E. Cummings, D-Maryland, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, in response to President Trump's attacks on the intelligence community whistleblower and witnesses: "President Trump is fully aware that our Com  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement with three congressmen - 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, Elijah E. Cummings, D-Maryland, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, on the release of Ukraine call record: "The transcript is an unambiguous, d  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement with three congressmen - 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, Elijah E. Cummings, D-Maryland, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, on the release of Ukraine call record: "The transcript is an unambiguous, d  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement with Chairman Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, on protests in Egypt and reports of detention of protestors and journalists: "The United States places the highest value on freedom of expression and freedom of the press. "We recognize and affirm that Egyptians have the right to protest peacefully and to exercise that right without fear of retribu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following joint statement with three congressmen - 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 Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on the release of Ukraine call record: "The transcript is an unambiguou  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following joint statement with three congressmen - 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 Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on the release of Ukraine call record: "The transcript is an unambiguou  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, the Inspector General (IG) of the Justice Department issued a "Review and Inspection of Metropolitan Detention Center Brooklyn Facilities Issues and Related Impact on Inmates" in response to a request from House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), who were joined by colleagues from the House and Senate, to the IG on February 6, 2019. The IG's report   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following joint statement with Reps. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation, and Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change, after Environmental Protection Agency external science advisors identified concerns with the agency's draft risk evaluation of Pigment Violet 29, one of t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, chairman of the House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee, issued the following joint statement with three congressmen - Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Elijah E. Cummings, D-Maryland, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, and Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on the release of Ukraine call record: "The transcript is an unambiguou  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao marked the 60th anniversary of the St. Lawrence Seaway, the U.S.-Canadian waterway, at a ceremony at the Eisenhower Lock in Massena, New York. Secretary Chao was joined by Transport Canada Director General of Marine Policy Marc-Yves Bertin, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, (R-NY), U.S. Seaway Deputy Administrator Craig Middlebrook, Canadian Seaway Presiden  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, chairman of the House Appropriations subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and related Agencies, issued the following issued the following joint statement with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, and Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, after the Senate voted to terminate President Trump's national emergency declaration and save military construction projects: "The S  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senators Say Investment Will Protect The Health And Well-Being Of Rochester-Finger Lakes Children From Insidious Lead-Poisoning - * * * U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $5 million in federal funding for the City of Rochester under the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) High Impact Neighborhood (HIN) Program and $600 thousand in Heal  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senators Say Investment Will Protect The Health And Well-Being Of WNY Children From Insidious Lead-Poisoning * * * U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $5.6 million in federal funding for Erie County and $2.75 million for Niagara County under the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program. The senators ex  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator Says Radar Contract Could Be The Largest In Local Plant's History - The Sentinel A4 Radar System Is Cutting-Edge Technology That Will Significantly Upgrade The Army's Air And Missile Defenses - Schumer: With a Potential To Reach $3B Including Production And Potential International Sales, This Award Will Keep Lockheed Martin Syracuse At The Forefront Of Radar Technology, Protect U.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator Vows To See Bill Signed Into Law - Computer Attacks Across Upstate New York Share A Common Theme Of Gaining Entry, Locking Districts Out, And Holding Children's Personal Information For Ransom * * * In the wake of Upstate New York school districts being targeted by destructive ransomware cyber-schemes and following his full-court press, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement to celebrate the groundbreaking of Rochester's Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic: "Today's ribbon-cutting of the long-sought new Rochester VA Clinic is a prescription for state-of-the-art care for our Rochester area veterans. The new Rochester clinic will serve 13,000 veterans in a modern facility that is nearly twice the size of the former clinic, with double the available parking, and with new service  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- 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 New York--And Now Long Island--Share A Common Theme Of Gaining Entry, Locking Administrators Out And Then Demanding Ransom; Rockville Centre Just Paid Nearly $100,000 In Ransom * * * In the wake of local New York school districts--now including Long Island  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Redevelop Old Clinton County Airport Into New Industrial Park in the Town of Plattsburgh * * * Today, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1,500,000 in federal funding for Clinton County. The funding will be used to redevelop 30 acres of land that was previously the Clinton County Airport into a new industrial  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - USDA Rural Development Grant Will Be Used To Purchase A New Ambulance * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $32,000 in federal funding for the Village of Canisteo in Steuben County. The funding was allocated through the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Development Agency's Community Facilities Direct L  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - USDA Rural Development Grant Will Be Used To Purchase A New Ambulance * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $32,000 in federal funding for the Village of Canisteo in Steuben County. The funding was allocated through the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Development Agency's Community Facilities Direct L  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $500,000 in federal funding for the Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority (WCWSA). The funding will be used to help build a new waterline and water storage tank, and make improvements to Wayne County's water pumps. Schumer wrote to the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) in May of 2019 to suppor  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $500,000 in federal funding for the Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority (WCWSA). The funding will be used to help build a new waterline and water storage tank, and make improvements to Wayne County's water pumps. Schumer wrote to the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) in May of 2019 to suppor  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Help Expand Logging and Sawing Jobs in the Town of Oswegatchie * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $535,000 in federal funding for the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) to help expand jobs in log handling, sawing, and finishing. Specifically, the St. Lawrence IDA will work wit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Help Expand Logging and Sawing Jobs in the Town of Oswegatchie * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $535,000 in federal funding for the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) to help expand jobs in log handling, sawing, and finishing. Specifically, the St. Lawrence IDA will work wit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Purchase New Breathing Equipment For Firefighters * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $119,142.85 in federal funding for the Hurleyville Fire Company & District in Sullivan County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistan  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Purchase New Breathing Equipment for Firefighters * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $119,142.85 in federal funding for the Hurleyville Fire Company & District in Sullivan County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistan  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Purchase New Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Detectors, As Well As Initiate A Public Safety Social Media Campaign * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $16,761 in federal funding for the Shortsville Fire Department in Ontario County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's F  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Purchase New Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Detectors, As Well As Initiate A Public Safety Social Media Campaign * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $16,761 in federal funding for the Shortsville Fire Department in Ontario County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's F  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Purchase A New, Modern Ladder Truck * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $904,761.90 in federal funding for the Roosevelt Fire District in Dutchess County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grant P  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Purchase A New, Modern Ladder Truck * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $904,761.90 in federal funding for the Roosevelt Fire District in Dutchess County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grant P  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Help New Farmers Start Their Farms Across the Finger Lakes Region * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $113,196 in federal funding for Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming, Inc. in Tompkins County. The funding was allocated through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and will help provi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Help New Farmers Start Their Farms Across the Finger Lakes Region * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $113,196 in federal funding for Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming, Inc. in Tompkins County. The funding was allocated through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and will help pro  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $126,401.90 in federal funding for two fire departments in the Southern Tier. Specifically, the City of Elmira Fire Department in Chemung County will receive $49,640 to replace old vehicle extrication equipment, which is used in hazardous materials incidents and helps rescue people from confined spaces.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $126,401.90 in federal funding for two fire departments in the Southern Tier. Specifically, the City of Elmira Fire Department in Chemung County will receive $49,640 to replace old vehicle extrication equipment, which is used in hazardous materials incidents and helps rescue people from confined spaces.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Companies Could Apply For Exemption; Senator Insists Exemption Rule Be Very Tight So Companies Can't Escape Ban And Put Us Right Back To Square One - Schumer Has Long Pushed For A Ban On Flavored E-Cigs That Trap Kids And Hook Them Fast With Dangerous Levels Of Nicotine - But Now, Ban Being Baked By Feds Could Have Wide Loophole That Allows For Companies To Reapply With FDA & Could Negate   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: As leaders from around the world attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called on President Trump and his administration to apply maximum pressure to Iran by invoking the snapback provision in U.N. Security Council Resolution 2231. As Sen. Cruz wrote in his op-ed in The New York Post: "Without action, UNSCR 223  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today joined President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore for a signing ceremony to extend a 1990 defense cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) that underpins strong and enduring U.S.-Singapore defense and security cooperation. The ceremony took p  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today joined President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore for a signing ceremony to extend a 1990 defense cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) that underpins strong and enduring U.S.-Singapore defense and security cooperation. The ceremony took place on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator Urges No Cuts to Essential Chopper Program That Saves Lives on the Battlefield and Keeps Thousands of Lockheed Martin Owego Employees on the Job - The Air Force's Combat Rescue Helicopter, Produced By Lockheed Martin In Owego, Is Used To Extricate Troops From Dangerous Situations And Bring Them Home Safely; Program Maintains Thousands Of Jobs At Lockheed Martin Owego * * * U.S. S  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement after the Transportation Department announced it was awarding $6 million to replace the Dwight D. Eisenhower Lock Visitors' Center on the St. Lawrence Seaway with a brand new facility: "60,000 tourists come to Massena every year to watch ships come through the spectacular St. Lawrence Seaway, and until now, were only greeted by a worn-down, outdated visitors' center. This is why I relentlessly fought to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 23, on declaration of national emergency: On a somewhat related matter, again about President Trump's overreach and lack of respect for any rule of law, Senate Republicans will be forced to vote later this week on the President's emergency declaration, which he is using to steal money from our military to fund a border wall that he promised Mexico  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator Says Air Force Must Get Project Underway ASAP to Enhance Security at World-Class Defense Lab - The Air Force Research Laboratory In Rome, New York Is DoD's Premier Research Organization For Command, Control, Communications, Cyber and Intelligence Technologies * * * During a personal meeting with Barbara Barrett last Thursday, the nominee to become the next U.S. Secretary of the Ai  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, and Chuck Schumer, D-New York, issued the following joint statement after the Senate passed a motion to instruct the National Defense Authorization Act Conference Committee to retain and strengthen an amendment from Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wisconsin, to the NDAA prohibiting the removal of Huawei from the entity list without the consent of Congress: "Huawei is the eyes and ears of the Chinese Communist Party overseas and a menace to our econom  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * - Legislation Requires Report to Congress Identifying Vulnerabilities, Recommendations Following Any Terrorist Attack * * * U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism (REPORT) Act, which requires federal agencies to report to Congress after a terrorist attack with information about exactly what happe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following joint statement with Reps. Nita Lowey, D-New York, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, chairman of the House Appropriations subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, after the Senate voted to terminate President Trump's national emergency declaration and save military construction projects: "The Senate's bipartisan vote t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - At Ways and Means Hearing: Suozzi advocates for CDC funding to research the causes and effects of the gun violence "epidemic" * * * On Thursday, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens) vigorously advocated for bipartisan support to fund the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to study the causes and effects of gun violence and to support background checks and red flag laws, along with ot  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Chairs Demand Documents from White House by Thursday - White House Must Assure Congress No Reprisals against Officials with Knowledge of Whistleblower Complaint * * * Today, Rep. Adam Schiff, the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and   more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Federal grants will fund training, recruitment and equipment for local firefighters, emergency services * * * U.S. Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced today that Capital Region fire departments have been awarded a combined $1,449,010.38 through the federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Ahead of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this week, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to call on other countries to join the United States in maximizing trade pressure on China. "Echoing the phrase you coined at Davos in 2018, 'America first does not mean America alone,' I ask that you make a call in your UNGA  more