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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday October 13, 2019 ( 96 items )  

After Decades of Arsenic Seeping Into Putnam Drinking Water & Soil, Schumer Calls on EPA to Put Kent Mine on National Priorities Clean-Up List ASAP
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator Demands EPA Clean Up the Mess Asap & Finally Restore Public Health and Peace of Mind in Putnam - For +30 Years, Abandoned Mine In Kent Has Seeped Arsenic Into Wells, Poisoning Drinking Water, Soil & Endangering Public Health; Samples Surrounding Wells Contain Arsenic Levels As High As 1,600x EPA Guidance * * * Standing at Nimham Mountain Multiple Use Area, flanked by concerned resid  more

Bipartisan Delegation Issues Statement on Decision to Pull Back U.S. Troops From Northern Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following joint statement - with four congressmen - Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, and Jason Crow, D-Colorado, on the decision to pull back U.S. troops from northern Syria: The bipartisan group just returned from a congressional delegation visit to Turkey, Afghanistan, and the Syria-Jordan border. The Members said: "As members of the House Armed Services, Foreign  more

Bipartisan Delegation Issues Statement on Withdrawal of U.S. Troops From Northern Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following joint statement with four representatives - Reps. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, Elise Stefanik, R-New York, Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, and Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, on the decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Northern Syria: The bipartisan group just returned from a congressional delegation visit led by Rep. Crow to Turkey, Afghanistan, and the Syria-Jordan border. "As members of the House Armed Services, Foreign   more

Bipartisan Delegation Issues Statement on Withdrawal of U.S. Troops From Northern Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following joint statement with four representatives - Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, and Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, on the decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Northern Syria: The bipartisan group just returned from a congressional delegation visit led by Rep. Crow to Turkey, Afghanistan, and the Syria-Jordan border. "As members of the House Armed Services, Foreign   more

Brown, Meeks, Members of Congress Demand Bank Regulators Strengthen, Not Weaken the Community Reinvestment Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee and Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions, along with 27 members of Congress sent a letter to the heads of the Federal Reserve, OCC and FDIC demanding that the three banking agencies not issue a pr  more

Engel, McCaul Introduce Bill to Sanction Turkey, Impose Other Swift Consequences for Syrian Assault
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel (D-NY) and Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) announced they will introduce legislation to sanction Turkish officials involved in the Syria operation and banks involved in the defense sector until Turkey ends its military operations in Syria. The bill also requires the Administration to sanction Turkey  more

Following Field Hearing, Rep. Delgado Announces New Legislation to Address Flawed Broadband Mapping
HUDSON, New York, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Following his Rural Broadband Field Hearing last week with FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks, today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced a package of legislation aimed at addressing flawed broadband mapping practices and increasing speed standards in rural communities. Additionally, one of Rep. Delgado's proposals would empower local communities to accurately assess who has access to br  more

House Homeland Security Subcommittee Sets Hearing on Defending Homeland From Bioterrorism
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The House Homeland Security subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery issued the following hearing information: Defending the Homeland from Bioterrorism: Are We Prepared? at 310 Cannon House Office Building at 10 a.m. on Oct. 17: Witnesses * Asha M. George, Executive Director, Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense * Umair A. Shah, Executive Director, Harris County Public Health, TX, Past-President, National Association of County and City Health Officia  more

House Natural Resources Subcommittee Sets Hearing on National Museum of American Latino Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The House Natural Resources subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands issued the following hearing information: Legislative hearing on the National Museum of the American Latino Act (H.R. 2420) at 1324 Longworth House Office Building at 2:26 p.m. on Oct. 17: Legislative hearing on the following bill: * H.R. 2420 (Rep. Serrano), To establish within the Smithsonian Institution the National Museum of the American Latino, and for other purposes. "National Muse  more

Majority Leader Hoyer Issues Statement on Retirement of Rep. Lowey
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on the retirement of Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee: "Nita Lowey has been a force in the Congress for thirty years. I was saddened to learn of her plans to retire, and I join in thanking her for decades of service to the House, to New York, and to our nation. "A trailblazer, Chairwoman Lowey served as the first woman to chair the DCCC and then the  more

Minority Leader McCarthy: Democrats Are Trying to Discredit Democracy
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, issued the following news release: Over the weekend and this morning, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) discussed the latest in the House Democrats' effort to discredit democracy by removing the duly elected President of the United States on purely political grounds. On Democrats Discrediting Democracy: "I sent a letter last week [to Speaker Pelosi] with 10 points that [the impeachment process] should be abo  more

Rep. Bishop Issues Statement on Rep. Lowey Not Seeking Re-Election
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, chairman of the House Appropriations subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies, issued the following statement after Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, announced that she will not seek re-election in 2020: "Chairwoman Lowey has served with distinction and honor as she led the House Appropriations Committee in a strong and positive direction with an emphasis on bipartisanship and the a  more

Rep. Brindisi Listens to Madison County, Speaks to Retirees, Tours Local Business, Visits Wind Farm
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman Talks Medicare, Social Security, and Prescription Drug Costs with Seniors, Workforce Development with Industry * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) visited Madison County where he met with retirees and business owners. Brindisi spoke to the Civil Service Employees Association Local 914, met with Dutchland Plastics in Canastota, and toured the Madison Wind Farm. "I take the   more

Rep. Brindisi Provides Bipartisan Solution to Bring Down Drug Costs for Americans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman Introduces Legislation to Drive Down Medical Costs and Increase Access to Low-Cost Drugs * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi continued his efforts to bring down drug costs by joining Reps. Scott Peters (CA-52) and Pete King (NY-02) to introduce the bipartisan Acting to Cancel Copays and Ensure Substantial Savings for Biosimilars (ACCESS) Act. The legislation, supported by Democrats  more

Rep. DeLauro Issues Statement on Rep. Lowey Not Seeking Re-Election
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, chair of the House Appropriations subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education, issued the following statement after Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, announced she would not be seeking re-election in 2020: "Congresswoman Nita Lowey has been a champion for the people of New York for more than three decades and a dear friend of mine for nearly as long. As the first woman to ever serve as Chair of the Appropriations Committe  more

Rep. Delgado Begins Opioid-Focused Week With Visit to Ellenville Regional Hospital
ELLENVILLE, New York, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: As part of his in-district work period focused on addressing the opioid crisis, today Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) visited the Ellenville Regional Hospital to hear from hospital leadership about their work to treat the opioid crisis in upstate New York. While at the hospital, the Congressman met with hospital staff and discussed the hospital's Medicaid Accelerated eXchange (M.A.X.) Ser  more

Rep. Delgado Continues Work Period Focused on Rural Infrastructure, Discusses Highway Safety, Winter Readiness at Hunter Highway Department
TANNERSVILLE, New York, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: During his in-district work period focused on improving rural infrastructure, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) met with John Farrell, Highway Superintendent of the Hunter Highway Department, to discuss winter readiness and highway safety as Hunter and the Mountaintop prepare for the winter months. "As winter approaches, I continue to hear from folks about the need to invest in infrastru  more

Rep. Delgado Convenes Rural Broadband Field Hearing With FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks
HUDSON, New York, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) convened a Congressional Field Hearing with Federal Communications Commissioner Geoffrey Starks titled, "Closing the Digital Divide: Connecting Rural Americans to Reliable Internet Service" on the need to expand rural broadband access and affordability in upstate New York. The hearing featured testimony from members of the community; including a small bu  more

Rep. Delgado Discusses Combatting Opioid Crisis at Monticello Campus of Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, Ulster Counties
MONTICELLO, New York, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: As part of his in-district work period focused on addressing the opioid crisis, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) visited the Monticello Campus of Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster to learn more about their work serving those suffering with addiction, those in recovery, and their family members and loved ones in upstate New York. "Today, I had the opportunity to meet and s  more

Rep. Delgado Focuses on Children's Health Care at School-Based Health Center in Sidney
SIDNEY, New York, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) visited Bassett Healthcare's School-Based Health Center this afternoon in Sidney. Joined by providers and staff from the health center, Rep. Delgado toured the facility and learned about the collaboration between Sidney Central School District and Bassett Healthcare. "Access to quality, affordable health care is one of the most critical issues facing families   more

Rep. Delgado Invites Public to Panel Discussion on Combatting the Opioid Crisis in Upstate New York
GLASCO, New York, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: As part of his in-district work week focused on addressing the opioid crisis, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced a panel discussion with medical professionals, first responders, non-profit organizations, and those working through addiction about their work to combat the opioid crisis throughout New York's 19th Congressional District and upstate communities. The panel will take place at  more

Rep. Delgado Issues Remarks at Friends of Upper Delaware River 'Water, Water, Everywhere' Conference
HANCOCK, New York, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following remarks: After joining the Friends of the Upper Delaware River and conservation organizations to announce federal investments in the Upper Delaware River on October 7, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) spoke at the Friends of the Upper Delaware River yesterday afternoon for the 10th Annual "Water, Water, Everywhere" conference focused on the continued work of protecting the Upper Delaware River watershed. B  more

Rep. Delgado Meets With Family Farmers at Columbia Land Conservancy
CHATHAM, New York, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) visited the Columbia Land Conservancy yesterday afternoon to learn more about its work and upcoming projects conserving the farmland, forests, wildlife habitat, and rural character of Columbia County. "The Columbia Land Conservancy does critical work preserving our natural resources in upstate and involves our entire community in its efforts," said Delgado.   more

Rep. Delgado, Conservation Organizations Celebrate $1.24 Million in Federal Funding for Upper Delaware River
DEPOSIT, New York, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - On-the-Ground Project Funding Aims to Conserve Wildlife Habitat, Enhance Water Quality, and Improve Recreational Opportunities * * * Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19), Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR), the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed, Trout Unlimited (TU), Town of Colchester Supervisor Art Merrill, Village of Deposit Mayor Bryan Moore, and Town of Han  more

Rep. Engel Denounces Trump Administration Potential Plans to Withdraw From Open Skies Treaty
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- 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 decried the Trump Administration's reported plans to withdraw the United States from the Open Skies Treaty. In a letter to White House National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien, Chairman Engel underscored that withdrawal would be a gift to Russia and a blow to United Stat  more

Rep. Engel Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Denouncing Trump Decision in Northern Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- 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 introduced a measure rebuking the White House for allowing the Turkish military to attack America's Syrian Kurdish partners. House Resolution 625 (https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/index.cfm?a=Files.Serve&File_id=3D7E9B0D-F0DB-4FBE-929F-AA98B4EAAF49) expresses strong sup  more

Rep. Engel Introduces Resolution Marking Latex Allergy Awareness Week
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Eliot L. Engel, Co-Chair of the Asthma and Allergy Caucus, introduced a resolution today marking National Latex Allergy Awareness Week, which runs from October 6 to October 12. "Latex is found in many common household items such as rubber bands and bandages. If left untreated, a latex allergy can lead to severe health outcomes such as anaphylaxis," Engel said. "I am pleased to introduce this reso  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on Anti-Semitic Vandalism at Westchester Holocaust Memorial
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following statement on the anti-Semitic vandalism at Westchester Holocaust Memorial: "Another sickening act of Anti-Semitism, this time at the Garden of Remembrance Holocaust Memorial in Westchester, on Yom Kippur eve, one of our holiest days in the Jewish faith. This follows three successive incidences of Anti-Semitism in Scarsdale, New Rochelle, and Pelham. These despicable acts must be condemned in the strongest possible terms a  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on President Trump Decision to Withdraw U.S. Forces From Northern Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on President Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. forces from northern Syria: "President Trump's decision is a gift to Russia, Iran, and ISIS, and a staggering betrayal of the Kurdish forces who have been America's good and faithful partners. He has again ignored the advice of experts and jeopardized our national security in favor of appeasing Turkey's strongma  more

Rep. Engel Leads Push for Visa Liberalization for Kosovo
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- 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 Foreign Affairs Committee, today pushed the European Union to certify Kosovo's Visa Liberalization Plan and grant visa liberalization to Kosovo. In letters (https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/_cache/files/4/4/4481b000-9edf-446f-96c4-efbc80a92ebb/7443BD62413939D617BBB0671B19875A.10-07-19-letter-to-president-of-eu-c  more

Rep. Engel: Bipartisan Members of House Asthma and Allergy Caucus Introduce Family Asthma Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congress Members Eliot L. Engel (D-NY-16), Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD-07), Fred Upton (R-MI-06), and Pete King (R-NY-02), all members of the House Asthma and Allergy Caucus, introduced the Family Asthma Act, legislation that would expand federal, state, and local efforts to improve care for individuals with asthma. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 25 million people l  more

Rep. Engel: Giuliani Associates Subpoenaed in House Impeachment Inquiry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Subpoenas Demand Documents Being Withheld by Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman * * * Today, Rep. Adam B. Schiff, the Chairman of the 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 on Foreign Affairs, sent a letter (https://  more

Rep. Engel: Pentagon and OMB Subpoenaed in House Impeachment Inquiry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Subpoenas Demand Documents on President's Decision to Withhold Critical Military Assistance Provided by Congress to Help Ukraine Counter Russian Aggression * * * Today, Rep. Adam Schiff, the Chairman of the 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 on Foreign Affa  more

Rep. Engel: Pentagon and OMB Subpoenaed in House Impeachment Inquiry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Subpoenas Demand Documents on President's Decision to Withhold Critical Military Assistance Provided by Congress to Help Ukraine Counter Russian Aggression * * * Today, Rep. Adam Schiff, the Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Eliot L.   more

Rep. Engel: Secretary Perry Subpoenaed in House Impeachment Inquiry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Subpoena Demands Communications Regarding Ukraine, Giuliani, Parnas, and Fruman * * * Today, Rep. Adam B. Schiff, the Chairman of the 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 on Foreign Affairs, sent a letter (  more

Rep. Engel: Top National Security Democrats Warn Trump Admin Against U.S. Withdrawal From Key Euro-Atlantic Security Treaty
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Representative Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Armed Service Committee, today sent a l  more

Rep. Engel: White House Subpoenaed in House Impeachment Inquiry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Rep. Adam Schiff, the Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Rep. Eliot L. Engel, the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, sent a letter conveying a subpoena to White House Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney for key documents as part of the House of Representatives' impeachment inquiry of   more

Rep. Granger Issues Statement on Retirement of Rep. Lowey
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, announced that she is not seeking reelection in 2020: The two currently serve as the first female Republican Ranking Member and first female Committee Chair of the panel respectively. "The retirement of Nita Lowey is a huge loss for our country, the Congress, our committee, and me personally. Nita has served as   more

Rep. Higgins Announces $834,177 in Federal Funding for University at Buffalo Research
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Award from Department of Justice Comes From the Research and Evaluation in Safety, Health, and Wellness in the Criminal Justice System Program * * * Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that the Department of Justice's National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has awarded the University at Buffalo a grant award for $834,177 to conduct research on health effects experienced among police officers  more

Rep. Higgins Joins Niagara Falls School District in Announcing 5-Year Federal Grant Totaling Over $2.49 Million
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Award to Increase Mental Health Services Available to Students & Address School-Based Mental Health Professional Shortage * * * Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) joined Niagara Falls City School District Superintendent Mark Laurrie in announcing a federal grant through the U.S. Department of Education totaling over $2.49 million over a five-year grant period for Niagara Falls Schools. The award,   more

Rep. Katko & Sheriff Conway Announce Nearly $250,000 in DOJ Funding to Reduce School Violence, Support Mental Health Training in Onondaga County
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 7 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) and Onondaga County Sheriff Gene Conway today announced that the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office has been awarded nearly $250,000 in federal funding by the U.S. Department of Justice as part of the STOP School Violence Prevention and Mental Health Training Program. Last year, Rep. Katko and Sheriff Conway urged support for this type of funding to bolster school safety and   more

Rep. Katko Announces $2.5 Million in Federal Funding to Address Shortage of Mental Health Professionals in Schools
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 9 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) and Superintendent of Schools for the Sodus Central School District, Nelson Kise, announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded $2.5 million to the Sodus Central School District along with Lyons, Newark, North-Rose Wolcott, and Clyde-Savannah School Districts over the next five years to bolster on-site mental health services with an emphasis on preventi  more

Rep. Lowey Issues Statement on Not Seeking Re-Election
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after announcing that she will not seek re-election in 2020: "After 31 years in the United States Congress, representing the people of Westchester, Rockland, Queens and the Bronx, I have decided not to seek re-election in 2020. "It is my deep honor and privilege to serve my community and my country, and I will always be grateful to the people who have entrusted   more

Rep. Lowey Issues Statement on Withdrawal of U.S. Troops From Northern Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, chair of the House Appropriations subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, issued the following statement on the Trump administration's announced withdrawal of troops from Northern Syria: "The Administration's decision to withdraw forces from Northern Syria, which came as a surprise late yesterday, is yet another blatantly irresponsible decision that will leave our Kurdish partners stranded and most certainly in clear danger. "It poses s  more

Rep. Lowey: Democratic Appropriations Leaders Urge Greater Discipline, Transparency From Trump Administration Regarding ICE Funds
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - In letter, lawmakers warn OMB, DHS that exception apportionments for ICE enforcement and removal operations "must be reserved for extraordinary circumstances" and "communicated immediately" to Congress * * * Today leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and Subcommittees on Homeland Security wrote to the Trump administration urg  more

Rep. Maloney Applauds New Phasing Plan for East River Park
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) today applauded the announcement of a new plan for the East Coastal Resiliency project that would phase reconstruction of East River Park. "As a longtime champion of the East Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) project, I am thrilled that the project is moving forward with the community in mind. It is so important that reconstruction of East River Park be broken down into pha  more

Rep. Maloney Hosts Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Roundtable
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) hosted a roundtable meeting on the importance of reauthorizing the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) before it expires at the end of 2020. The Congresswoman was joined by Rep. Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY-05) and industry stakeholders. After the terrorist attacks on 9/11, insurers realized that they could not accurately model for terrorism  more

Rep. Maloney Issues Statement on Supreme Court Hearing of LGBTQ Workplace Protections Cases
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court hearing arguments in three cases determining the future of anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ workers: "No American should have to worry about being fired from their job just because of who they are or who they love. "The rulings that will come from today's hearings will determine the safety and security of LGBTQ workers across the country. "I stand with my fellow LGBTQ Am  more

Rep. McCollum Issues Statement on Rep. Lowey Decision to Not Seek Re-Election
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement after Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that she would not seek re-election in 2020: "I want to thank Chairwoman Lowey for her strong leadership on the Appropriations Committee and throughout her career in Congress in support of our shared Democratic values. "Through her expertise and guidance, Democrats have made historic investments in public education  more

Rep. Meeks Issues Statement on Trump Aadministration's Decision to Back Turkish Operations in Northeast Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following statement regarding the Trump administration's decision to back Turkish operations in Northeast Syria: "I am alarmed by this President's declared support of Turkish operations in Syria, an abrupt about-face on U.S. policy in the region that endangers our Kurdish allies. Though Trump has tried to claim otherwise, according to the pentagon and experts in the field, ISIS has not been defeated. Not only were the Kurds ins  more

Rep. Meng Demands Reversal of Dangerous Syria Policy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congresswoman sends letter after Trump Administration announces it is withdrawing U.S. forces from Northeastern Syria * * * Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging the administration to reverse its decision to withdraw U.S. servicemembers from northeastern Syria. The letter also calls on the administration to continue to protect Kurdish allies,  more

Rep. Nadler: Elected Officials Announce Formation of Working Group to Address Full Capital Needs for NYCHA's Chelsea Developments
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman Nadler, Mayor de Blasio, Speaker Johnson, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Comptroller Stringer, Manhattan Borough President Brewer, State Senators Hoylman and Jackson, Assembly Member Gottfried, and agency officials alongside NYCHA residents and housing practitioners, will convene for ten weeks to address $344M in need for NYCHA Developments * * * Congressman Nadler, Mayor de Blasio  more

Rep. Price Issues Statement on Retirement of Rep. Lowey
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. David Price, D-North Carolina, chairman of the House Appropriations subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, issued the following statement on the retirement of Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York: "It's been an honor to work closely with Chairwoman Nita Lowey on the Appropriations Committee for many years. "Through difficult budget disputes of recent years, I've watched as Chairwoman Lowey struck a delicate balance -- working to build consensus while   more

Rep. Reed Delivers 395K Grant for Rural Broadband
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced a $395,000 grant to the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board for the Southwest New York Wireless Broadband project. The project will provide 25 Mbps internet service to 2,300 household and 206 businesses currently without access to broadband internet in the Southern Tier. "We care about ensuring our friends and neighbors have reliable access to broadband inte  more

Rep. Reed Delivers Grant to Penn Yan Fire Department
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced a $210,285.71 grant to provide the Penn Yan Fire Department with funding to enrich their members' health and safety. The grant will be used to provide several breathing apparatus units. "We care about ensuring the safety of our firefighters and want to make sure they can do their jobs safely," Tom said. "This grant provides funding to help keep these first responders safe and wil  more

Rep. Reed Discusses Poland Trip, Importance of Polish Investment in NY-23
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed discussed a trip to Poland he took earlier this week to discuss U.S. and Poland business investment. "Western New York has a rich Polish heritage, and we were proud to meet with the Polish Prime Minister and President about important national security and domestic issues," Tom said. "Poland also recently agreed to purchase F-35 fighter jets - with many of the parts made right in Owego, New  more

Rep. Rose Introduces Veterans Service Days at Staten Island Office
STATEN ISLAND, New York, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman's office, VA staff will offer claims processing, information for veterans and their families on the third Wednesday of each month * * * Congressman Max Rose, an Army combat veteran, announced today that his office will provide the first of a new series of monthly Veterans Service Days on October 16th. On the third Wednesday of each month, veterans and their families will have  more

Rep. Rose Joins Port Richmond High Schoolers for Roundtable on Gun Violence Prevention
STATEN ISLAND, New York, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Max Rose, a member of the Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, held a roundtable with Port Richmond High School students today on preventing gun violence. This was the second in a series of roundtables Rose will hold with students throughout Staten Island and South Brooklyn. "Hearing from these students was a powerful reminder of how the fear of gun violence impacts their l  more

Rep. Rose Stands With Staten Island Workers in Fight Against Offshoring of American Jobs
STATEN ISLAND, New York, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman joined CWA at E-ZPass call center to push for an end to offshoring good jobs * * * Congressman Max Rose was joined by Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 1102 members today at the E-ZPass New York call center facility on Staten Island to highlight efforts to fight against offshoring of good-paying American jobs and stand up for workers' rights protections. "I'm sic  more

Rep. Serrano Issues Statement on Rep. Lowey Not Seeking Re-Election
THE BRONX, New York, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Jose E. Serrano, D-New York, issued the following statement regarding the decision of Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, not to seek re-election in 2020: "There are few members in Congress that I have worked with as closely throughout my entire career as Nita Lowey. As a fellow Bronxite, fellow member of the New York Congressional delegation, and fellow House Appropriations Committee member, we have fought more battles together than I can remember on behalf of our  more

Rep. Stefanik Hosts 22nd and 23rd Coffee With Your Congresswoman in Lowville and Johnstown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: On Thursday, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik hosted her 22nd and 23rd Coffee with your Congresswoman forums at the VFW Post 6912 in Lowville and the Johnstown Senior Center in Johnstown. These were open, public forums attended by approximately 100 constituents total. Congresswoman Stefanik took questions for over three hours between both locations on a wide range of issues important to the North Country, inc  more

Rep. Stefanik Returns From Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Middle East
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik traveled to Turkey, Afghanistan, and the Syrian-Jordanian border last week, returning Monday with Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-6), Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-7), Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-6), and Congressman Andy Kim (D-NJ-3) as part of a Congressional Delegation. The Members met with various military and government leaders, attended briefings and discus  more

Rep. Tonko Heralds $3.6 Million in Federal Transportation Awards to Capital Region
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Grants will fund improvements at Albany International Airport, state-wide highway safety * * * Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and Albany International Airport have been awarded a combined $3,638,140.00 in grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). "Quality, effective transportation infrastructure is a v  more

Rep. Velazquez Issues Statement on Electioneering Activity by Oversight Board Chairman Carrion
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following statement after Jose Carrion, chairman of the Federal Oversight Management Board, released a Latinos for Trump electioneering video on social media: "Congress created the Oversight Board through PROMESA specifically to remove difficult financial decisions from the political arena. Mr. Carrion's flagrant electioneering on behalf of Donald Trump risks undermining the Board's credibility, further impeding its ability t  more

Rep. Velazquez Issues Statement on President Trump Announcement on Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's announcement on Syria: "I find it reckless that the President would cast aside our Kurdish allies in a cynical effort to appease an authoritarian regime in Turkey. "Equally alarming, this erratic foreign policy can create a regional power vacuum that could be filled by Iran and Russia, while undermining our credibility among allies and adversaries alike. "I agree with my bip  more

Rep. Visclosky Issues Statement on Rep. Lowey Not Seeking Re-Election
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Peter Visclosky, D-Indiana, issued the following statement after Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, announced she would not be seeking re-election in 2020: "Chairwoman Lowey is a tremendous legislator and a constant, effective force for the people of our nation and the institution of Congress. "Nita's dedication to her constituents and all Americans has never wavered. "Her steadfast leadership of the House Appropriations Committee has not only provided untold benefits   more

Rep. Wasserman Schultz Issues Statement on Rep. Lowey Not Seeking Re-Election
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following statement in response to Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, announcing she will not seek re-election in 2020: "Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey is a key mentor and dear friend of mine who devoted herself to public service with a rare, dignified grace. She works as hard as any Member I know, whether it is serving her constituents or securing funding to help all Americans get ahead. "When she steps away, the House will l  more

Rep. Zeldin Participates in Q&A at Suffolk County American Legion Annual Legislative Breakfast
ISLIP, New York, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: On October 5, 2019, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) addressed the Suffolk County American Legion Annual Legislative Breakfast at American Legion Rusy Bohm Post 411 in Islip. During the breakfast, Congressman Zeldin spoke and answered questions about the issues most important to NY-1 veterans, including improving the quality of care at the Northport VA, combating veteran homelessness, ensuring all vetera  more

Reps. Cummings, Schiff, Engel Issue Statement on Ambassador Sondland Testimony, Documents
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- 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, and Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on Ambassador Gordon Sondland's testimony and documents: * * * - Committees to Issue Subpoena to Sondland Today * * * "The House of Representatives is engaged in  more

Reps. Cummings, Schiff, Engel Issue Statement on Interview of Ambassador Yovanovitch
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- 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, and Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on interview of Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch: "Last night, the Committees learned that the State Department, at the direction of the White House, directed Ambassad  more

Reps. Engel, McCaul Issue Statement on Protests in Iraq
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- 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 Iraq: "We urge the government of Iraq to respect the fundamental right of the Iraqi people to freely assemble and peacefully protest. "Use of force against protestors is unacceptable, and there must be accountability for those who have engaged in violence. Additionally, access to the internet  more

Reps. Engel, Schiff, Cummings Issue Statement on Interview of Ambassador Yovanovitch
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- 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, and Elijah E. Cummings, D-Maryland, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, on interview of Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch: "Last night, the Committees learned that the State Department, at the direction of the White House, directed Ambassad  more

Reps. McCaul, Engel Issue Statement on Protests in Iraq
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- 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 Iraq: "We urge the government of Iraq to respect the fundamental right of the Iraqi people to freely assemble and peacefully protest. "Use of force against protestors is unacceptable, and there must be accountability for those who have engaged in violence. Additionally, access to the  more

Reps. Morelle, Rose, Veasey Introduce Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Proposal would use savings from Medicare drug negotiations to lower drug premiums and copays * * * This week, Congressmen Joe Morelle (NY-25), Max Rose (NY-11), and Marc Veasey (TX-33) introduced legislation that would use savings from Medicare prescription drug negotiations to lower Medicare Part D costs for low-income seniors. H.R. 4620, the More Help for Seniors Act of 2019, would raise the  more

Reps. Rice, Turner Introduce Bill to Help Prevent Domestic Abusers From Buying Guns
BALDWIN, New York, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan bill creates incentives for states to improve reporting of domestic violence records to federal background check systems * * * U.S. Representatives Kathleen Rice (D-NY) and Mike Turner (R-OH) today introduced H.R. 4600, the Domestic Violence Records Reporting Improvement Act, to help prevent domestic abusers from purchasing firearms. H.R. 4600, which was introduced at the start   more

Reps. Rose, Morelle, Veasey Introduce Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressmen's proposal would use savings from Medicare drug negotiations to lower their drug premiums and copays * * * Congressmen Max Rose (NY-11), Joe Morelle (NY-25), and Marc Veasey (TX-33) introduced legislation this week that would use savings from Medicare prescription drug negotiations to lower Medicare Part D costs for low-income seniors. H.R. 4620, the More Help for Seniors Act of 2019, wo  more

Reps. Schiff, Engel, Cummings Issue Statement on Ambassador Sondland Testimony, Documents
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, chairman of the House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee, issued the following joint statement with Reps. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Elijah E. Cummings, D-Maryland, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, on Ambassador Gordon Sondland's testimony and documents: * * * - Committees to Issue Subpoena to Sondland Today * * * "The House of Representatives is engaged i  more

Schakowsky, Higgins, Wild Introduce Legislation to Prevent Drug Manufacturers From Price Gouging Medicare
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chairwoman of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, was joined by Representatives Brian Higgins (D-NY) and Susan Wild (D-PA) to introduce H.R. 4619, the Pharmaceutical Rebates for Excessive Pricing Above Inflation (REPAI) Act. This legislation will impose a new inflation rebate for   more

Schumer - Standing With Orange County Kids - Pushes New Plan That Bans Flavors at National Level
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - New York State Recently Enacted A Much-Needed Ban On Kid-Friendly E-Cig Flavors--But The Plan Is On Ice In The Courts - Parents, Teachers--And Now, Even The Kids--Want Change & An Awareness Campaign More Than A Quarter Of NY High-Schoolers Use E-Cigs And They Admit: It's The Flavors That Hook 'Em - Schumer Cites More Than 100 New Yorkers Who Have Fallen Ill, 18 Deaths Across The U.S. & New  more

Schumer Announces, Following His Push, New & Highest Ever 5-Year, $409.9 Million Work Agreement Between Rochester Laser Lab and Federal Dept. of Energy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator Says Agreement is Critical For Lab to Continue Groundbreaking National Security Research - Prior Cooperative Agreement Between U Of R Laser Lab And DOE's NNSA Expired In 2018; Schumer Pushed For Finalization Of New Agreement In Meeting With And Letters To Top Brass At DOE And During 2018 Visit To Rochester * * * U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced, following his push,   more

Schumer Calls on Senate to Take Up & Approve Bipartisan House-Passed 5-Year Extension of VAWA
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - 8 Months Since Its Expiration & Six Months After Bipartisan House Passage, The Violence Against Women Act Remains Blocked By Senate Leadership, Leaving Critical Programs To Combat Domestic & Sexual Violence In Limbo - With +1K Domestic Violence Arrests In Syracuse Last Year, Schumer Pushes For Senate Vote Asap * * * Standing at the Vera House in Syracuse, and with National Domestic Violenc  more

Schumer Pushes Finalized Plan to Set Fed Limousine-safety Regs & Close Safety Loopholes That Allow Unsafe Limos on the Streets
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Upstate's October 2018 Limo Crash That Killed 20 Was Nation's Deadliest Transpo Accident In Years & Long Island's 2015 Crash That Killed 4 Young Women Was Just As Heartbreaking - With Both NTSB Reports Revealing Gaping Loopholes In Fed Safety Regulations, Schumer Acts - Schumer Announces Now-Finalized Legislative Plan To Overhaul Aftermarket Stretch Limos In Effort To Make The Roads Safer Fo  more

Schumer Reveals: As Hacks Continue to Sweep Nation & Hit Right Here in Albany, U.S. Faces +314,000 Cybersecurity Worker Shortage
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator Launches Push for First Ever Federal Program to Work With Universities, Like UAlbany, & Local Community Colleges, Train New Gen of Cyber Experts, Create Good-Paying Jobs & Secure American Data - From Ransomware Used To Hack School Districts & Municipalities Around Capital Region, To Cyber-Criminals Breaking Into Equifax & Exposing Personal Info Of Over 100M Americans, Cyber-Attacks Ha  more

Schumer Touts Recently-secured Fix to Crop Research Program, Which Will Maintain, Secure Upstate NY's Position as a National Leader in Apple Production
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Provides Millions In Fed Funding To Institutions, Like Cornell University, To Study Ways To Improve Capital Region Crops - A Matching Requirement For SCRI Threatened Millions For NYS; In Greene County, Schumer Discusses Successful Push To Fix Program In Budget Extension - Schumer: Vital Fix To SCRI Gives Greene County Apple Industry The Nutrien  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $395,000 Funding for Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board in Salamanca
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Expand Broadband Wireless Service Across Allegany, Cattaraugus And Chautauqua Counties * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $395,000 in federal funding for the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board (STW) in Salamanca for the Southwest New York Broadband project. The federal fundi  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $395,000 Funding for Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board in Salamanca
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Expand Broadband Wireless Service Across Allegany, Cattaraugus And Chautauqua Counties * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $395,000 in federal funding for the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board (STW) in Salamanca for the Southwest New York Broadband project. The federal fundi  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $267,000 in Justice Funding for Livingston County to Keep 20-year Crime Victim Specialist Program From Ending
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding From DOJ Law Enforcement-Based Victim Specialist Program Will Allow Livingston County District Sheriff's Office To Maintain Its Victim Specialist, Despite Cut In State Funding * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $267,618 in federal funding for Livingston County. The federal funding was allocated through the Departme  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $267,000 in Justice Funding for Livingston County to Keep 20-Year Crime Victim Specialist Program From Ending
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding From DOJ Law Enforcement-Based Victim Specialist Program Will Allow Livingston County District Sheriff's Office To Maintain Its Victim Specialist, Despite Cut In State Funding * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $267,618 in federal funding for Livingston County. The federal funding was allocated through the Departme  more

Sen. Feinstein Issues Statement After Former EPA Employees Called for Congressional Probe
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, issued the following statement after former Environmental Protection Agency employees called for a congressional probe into the agency's attacks on California: "Today, 593 former EPA officials sent a letter calling for a congressional investigation into whether agency leaders inappropriately threatened California. "I couldn't agree with these individuals more: Enforcement actions must be fair and impartial and should never be used as   more

Sen. Schumer Issues Statement on Binghamton University Professor Whittingham Winning Nobel Prize
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement on an announcement that M. Stanley Whittingham, a Binghamton University professor in chemistry and materials science and engineering, won the Nobel Prize for chemistry after his revolutionary research that led to the development of the lithium-ion battery: "New York couldn't be more proud of Binghamton University's own, Professor M. Stanley Whittingham, for winning the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking re  more

Sen. Schumer, Rep. Espaillat Discuss Tourism in Dominican Republic
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat held a joint press conference in the 13th district where they called for continued collaboration between the United States and the Dominican Republic to ensure ongoing economic development and security. They were joined by Paola Rainieri de Diaz, the President of the Asociacion de Hoteles y Turismo de la Republica Dominicana (AS  more

Speaker Pelosi Issues Statement on Retirement of Rep. Lowey
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 10 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following statement on the retirement of Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York: "Chairwoman Nita Lowey is a master legislator whose values-based leadership has touched countless lives in New York, across America and around the world. As the first woman Chair of the powerful Appropriations Committee, Chairwoman Lowey has not only made history - she has also made a difference for future generations, through her persi  more

Standing With Business Owners, Advocates, Gillibrand Announces Her Legislation to Make Bold Reforms to Investments in American Infrastructure
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - The Build Local, Hire Local Act Would Require Any Future Federal Infrastructure Project to Incorporate the Community and Prioritize Local Jobs * * * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today stood with community leaders, business owners, and advocates at the JHP Industrial Supply Company in Syracuse to announce her legislation, the Build Local, Hire Local Act. This bill would make bold r  more

Standing With Local Women and Advocates, Brindisi Pushes to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Anthony Brindisi kicked off National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by demanding Mitch McConnell and the U.S. Senate reauthorize the critical Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Brindisi was joined by local women and advocates at the Binghamton YWCA for his call to action. "October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and I am proud to stand here today with advocates and survivors," Brindi  more

Standing With Union Leaders And Advocates, Gillibrand Announces Her Legislation to Make Bold Reforms to Investments in American Infrastructure
MENANDS, New York, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - The Build Local, Hire Local Act Would Require Any Future Federally-Funded Infrastructure Projects to Raise Wages and Labor Standards and Connect More Communities to Opportunity * * * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today stood with union leaders and advocates at the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 9, Local 201 in Menands to announce her legislation  more

Whitehouse Calls for Passage of Buffett Rule After New Report Exposes Record Tax Inequality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * - Paying a Fair Share Act would ensure multi-million-dollar earners pay at least a 30 percent effective tax rate * * * After a new report published in The New York Times exposed that the top 400 earners paid a record low tax rate last year, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is calling on Congress to pass legislation that would prevent the wealthiest Americans from paying lower tax rates than  more