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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday October 20, 2019 ( 101 items )  

As Middle East Situation Devolves, American Allies Attacked, Brindisi Joins Democrats, Republicans to Rebuke Administration's Abrupt Withdrawal of Troops in Northern Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman Calls for Congressional Action to Sanction Turkey, Rebukes Administration for Abandoning Allies, And Demands White House Present Clear Plan for Middle East Foreign Policy * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi joined Democrats and Republicans to chastise the Administration for its reckless and destabilizing behavior in Syria. Following the abrupt withdrawal of troops from Syria and th  more

Bipartisan EPA Administrators Back Merkley-Bonamici Legislation to Ban Asbestos With Op-Ed in Today's New York Times
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: In an op-ed published in today's New York Times, two former heads of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)--one from a Democratic administration; one from a Republican administration--make a forceful case for Congress to pass the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act, legislation co-led by Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. The op-ed, co-written by former Administrators G  more

Chairman Engel Calls on Congress and the President to Re-Fund UNFPA and Stand Up for Women and Girls
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) introduced the Support UNFPA Funding Act of 2019, co-led by Chairman Eliot Engel (D-NY), Chairwoman Nita Lowey (D-NY), Lois Frankel (D-FL), Jackie Speier (D-CA), Diana DeGette (D-CO), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Barbara Lee (D-CA), and Carolyn Maloney (D-NY). Since taking office, the Administration has withdrawn all fu  more

Chairwoman Velazquez Invites Big Tech Companies to Testify
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Sends Formal Invitations to Amazon, Google, Facebook, Apple * * * Today, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) sent formal invitations to four of the world's largest tech companies requesting their appearance at a November hearing on how small businesses are faring in the landscapes of e-commerce and internet tr  more

Del. Norton Issues Statement on Retirement of Rep. Lowey
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following statement on the retirement of Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, chair of the House Appropriations Committee: "The nation will always be grateful that Congresswoman Nita Lowey served our country and the Congress with unusual distinction, whether in the majority or the minority, just as she always served the needs of her district, for more than three decades. "As the first-ever woman to chair the Appropriations Committee  more

Delgado Discusses Environmental Protections, Addressing Climate Change With Millbrook Garden Club
MILLBROOK, New York, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) met with the Millbrook Garden Club, a non-profit member of the Garden Club of America, to discuss the Congressman's work to protect the environment, combat climate change, address PFAS contamination, and maintain the natural beauty of our upstate communities. "We have a moral imperative to address climate change and protect our rich, natural environment. I  more

Delgado Tours Cary Institute in Millbrook, Focuses on Addressing Climate Change and Lyme Disease
MILLBROOK, New York, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) visited the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook. The Congressman toured the Institute's labs, held a roundtable with leadership, and answered questions from the institute's scientists and researchers. Today's visit focused on the institute's work to address climate change, the environment, invasive species, forests, protecting freshwater h  more

Engel & McCaul Introduce 'Protect Aganist Conflict With Turkey' Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan Bill Sanctions Turkey, Imposes Swift Consequences for Syrian Assault * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot L. Engel (D-NY) and Ranking Member Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) today introduced the Protect Against Conflict with Turkey (PACT) Act, legislation to impose sanctions and other consequences against Turkey for its invasion of northern Syria. The PACT Act (H.R. 469  more

Engel, McCaul, Menendez, Young Introduce Joint Measure Opposing Decision on Northern Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Eliot L. Engel (D-NY), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Representative Michael T. McCaul (R-TX), the Committee's Ranking Member, Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator Todd Young (R-IN) today introduced a bicameral, bipartisan measure opposing the decision to allow the Turkish military to attack America's Syrian Kurdis  more

Engel, McCaul, Menendez, Young Introduce Joint Measure Opposing the Decision on Northern Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Representative Eliot L. Engel (D-NY), Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Representative Michael T. McCaul (R-TX), the Committee's Ranking Member, Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator Todd Young (R-IN) today introduced a bicameral, bipartisan measure opposing the decision to allow the Turk  more

Five Trump Nominees, Including USAF Secretary Confirmed by Senate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of five individuals for positions in the Trump administration on Oct. 16: Barbara McConnell Barrett, of Arizona, to be Secretary of the Air Force. Frank William Volk, of West Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of West Virginia. Charles R. Eskridge III, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. David John Novak, of Virginia, to be United States District Ju  more

Gillibrand Calls on Trump Administration to Immediately Release Critical Home Heating Funding for Low-Income Seniors, Families at Highest Level Possible
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - More than 1.5 Million Vulnerable New Yorkers Rely on LIHEAP Program to Keep the Heat On and Stay Warm in the Winter - Gillibrand Successfully Fought for Increase in LIHEAP Funding * * * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today called on the Trump Administration to immediately release critical Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding to provide heating assistance to some of t  more

Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Plan to Set Federal Limousine-Safety Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * -Call For Immediate Review & Passage to Honor The Twenty Lives Lost in Schoharie - Schoharie's October 2018 Limo Accident Was Nation's Deadliest Accident In Years; Reports Revealed Gaping Loopholes In Federal Safety Regulations * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Representative Paul Tonko (NY-20), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY  more

House Financial Services Task Force Issues Testimony From New York University
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The House Financial Services Task Force on Artificial Intelligence issued the following testimony by Meredith Broussard, associate professor at New York University, at a hearing entitled "AI and the Evolution of Cloud Computing: Evaluating How Financial Data is Stored, Protected, and Maintained by Cloud Providers": "It is an honor to be asked to testify today regarding "AI and the Evolution of Cloud Computing: Evaluating How Financial Data is Stored, Protected, and Mainta  more

House Judiciary Committee Chair Issues Statement at Voting Rights Act Hearing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement at the Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties hearing entitled "Legislative Proposals to Strengthen the Voting Rights Act": "Over the past several months, this Subcommittee, under Chairman Cohen, has held a series of hearings examining the state of voting rights in America. These hearings have documented a disturbing set of challenges,  more

House Judiciary Committee Sets Hearing on Implementation of First Step Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued the following hearing information: Oversight hearing on the Federal Bureau of Prisons and implementation of the First Step Act at 2141 Rayburn House Office Building at 2 p.m. on Oct. 17: Witnesses Panel One: * Kathleen Hawk Sawyer, Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Washington, DC, on behalf of U S Department of Justice * Antoinette Bacon, Associate Deputy Attorney General Office of the Deputy Attorney General, U S. Department of   more

House Passes Delgado Bill to Name Local Post Office After Fallen Pine Plains Soldier
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: This afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Representative Antonio Delgado's (NY-19) bipartisan legislation to rename the Pine Plains Post Office after fallen soldier, Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent. Senior Chief Kent, a Dutchess County native, was killed in Syria by a suicide bombing during her fifth combat tour in the Middle East this past January. Below is a video and transcri  more

House Transportation Subcommittee Sets Hearing on Future of Transportation Network Companies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on Highways and Transit issued the following hearing information: Examining the Future of Transportation Network Companies: Challenges and Opportunities at 2167 Rayburn House Office Building at 10 a.m. on Oct. 16: WITNESS LIST Member Panel * Christopher H. Smith, A Representative in Congress, From the 4th District of New Jersey, Testimony * Thomas R. Suozzi, A Representative in Congress, From the 3rd District of   more

Maloney and Rolison Secure Grant to Expand Poughkeepsie Police Force
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) and Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison announced the Poughkeepsie Police Department has received a federal grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. The grant will help the Poughkeepsie police department hire up to five new police officers. "Our brave police officers put their lives on the line every   more

Rep. Brindisi Announces Six Figure Grant for Water Project in Town of Mexico
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Brindisi: Access to Safe Water Is Important for All Communities * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced the town of Mexico will receive $280,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture Water and Waste Disposal Loan program. The grant will be used to provide additional financing to construct water service infrastructure for the community. "Access to safe and drinkable water is i  more

Rep. Carper Issues Statement at Hearing Examining Impacts of Diseases on Wildlife Conservation, Management
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing entitled "Examining the Impacts of Diseases on Wildlife Conservation and Management": "Over the past few decades, wildlife diseases have spread rapidly across the United States. These diseases often have far-reaching impacts on ecosystems, human health and the economy, and they present significant challenges for w  more

Rep. Cole Issues Statement on House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Lowey's Retirement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, a vice ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after Chairwoman Nita Lowey, D-New York, announced that she will retire from the House at the end of this Congress: "Over the recent district work period, the Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Nita Lowey of New York, announced her intention to retire at the end of the current Congress. While I respect her decision, I regret i  more

Rep. Crist Issues Statement on Passage of Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Florida, issued the following statement on the passage of his bipartisan bill the Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act (H.R. 886) co-led by Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York: The legislation, which passed the House Judiciary Committee today by voice vote, is now cleared for consideration by the full House of Representatives. "Pinellas and Pasco Counties have been blessed with a veterans treatment court program that offers life-saving and life-chan  more

Rep. Delgado Urges Action on Rural Broadband on House Floor
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Delgado Discusses Field Hearing & Newly Introduced Broadband Speed Act & Community Broadband Mapping Act * * * Following his Congressional Field Hearing on Rural Broadband, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) introduced the Broadband Speed Act and the Community Broadband Mapping Act to address flawed broadband mapping practices and support communities working to challenge their "served" st  more

Rep. Delgado's Bipartisan Legislation Included in Landmark College Affordability Act to Combat Rising College Costs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Strengthening FAFSA, backed by American Federation of Teachers, the National Education Association, and the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, would allow more students to access higher education while working or caring for family members * * * Representative Antonio Delgado's (NY-19) bipartisan bill to increase access to higher education and financial support for s  more

Rep. Engel Cosponsors the Veteran Education Empowerment Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Eliot L. Engel has cosponsored H.R. 1652, the Veteran Education Empowerment Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at helping colleges and universities establish or improve current veteran student centers. "Ensuring our nation's veterans have the ability to transition back into civilian life after serving must be a bigger priority," said Engel. "Many veterans and active duty service members who attend col  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Cummings
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following statement on the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland: "Pat and I are heartbroken by the passing of our dear friend, Elijah Cummings. This is a devastating loss for the entire country, at an especially critical time. Our deepest condolences go out to the entire Cummings family. "I worked closely with Chairman Cummings over the years on issues big and small--from conducting much needed oversight as Chairmen, to worki  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on Pause in Turkey's Campaign of Violence in Northern Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on pause in Turkey's campaign of violence in northern Syria: "The immediate cause of this crisis was President Trump's betrayal of our Kurdish partners, which set into motion a humanitarian crisis, a resurgence of ISIS, a strategic victory for Russia and Iran, and irreparable damage to America's standing in the world. "Turkey's 'pause' of its onslaught in Nort  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on Plans to Close Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following statement on plans to close the Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital: "Recently, my office was alerted to plans by Montefiore to close the Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital and open a new $41 million facility on Sandford Boulevard. In response to this news, I spoke yesterday with Montefiore President Steve Safyer who confirmed these plans, which are set to take roughly 14 months to complete, and he assured me that the current   more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on Turkey's Campaign of Violence in Northern Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement on a pause in Turkey's campaign of violence in northern Syria: "The immediate cause of this crisis was President Trump's betrayal of our Kurdish partners, which set into motion a humanitarian crisis, a resurgence of ISIS, a strategic victory for Russia and Iran, and irreparable damage to America's standing in the world. "Turkey's 'pause' of its onslaught in No  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on U.S. Assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's announcement that portions of the U.S. assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras will resume: "President Trump's counterproductive decision to cut off assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras has damaged our standing in the Americas while also stopping us from addressing the root causes of child and family migration.  more

Rep. Espaillat Issues Statement in Opposition to Proposed Changes in HUD Use of Disparate Impact
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * - The existing disparate impact rule efficiently and successfully serves the American public as a tool for challenging the structural inequalities that persist in housing and financial markets. * * * Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), joined by members of the New York congressional delegation and advocates, issued the following statement after submission of his comments filed earlier today in  more

Rep. Espaillat Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Cummings
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following statement on the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, chairman of the House Oversight Committee: "I am deeply saddened by the news and untimely passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings and extend my sincerest condolences to his entire family, friends and his constituents "This is indeed a sad and somber day for our country, and as we reflect on his life and the legacy that he leaves behind, let's remember that   more

Rep. Higgins Announces Two Federal Fire Grants Totaling Over $400,000 for West Seneca
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that the Town of West Seneca and West Seneca Fire District 3 have been awarded federal grants totaling $401,428 from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "This federal funding will aid in fire protection, preparedness and community safety measures in the Town of West Seneca," said Congressman Higgins. "We commend the Town and the Fire Department for pursui  more

Rep. Higgins: Hyde Park Inclusionary Playground Opens
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Brian Higgins and City of Niagara Falls officials opened the Hyde Park Inclusionary Playground. The new play space was designed for children of all mobility and behavioral abilities and gained community support via the Niagara Falls Community Development Department's participatory budgeting process. "Each family faces unique challenges. This inclusionary playground, a product of public   more

Rep. Kaptur Issues Statement on Retirement of Rep. Lowey
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on the retirement of Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee: "It has been an honor to serve alongside my dear friend and colleague Chairwoman Nita Lowey for the past 31 years. The admiration I hold for Nita is without bounds. I am so thankful for her friendship, the level of decency and insight she brings to the chamber and our committee, and of course for the decades of dilig  more

Rep. Katko Honors Career of Journalist Hand
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the text of the following speech in the Congressional Record on Oct. 11, honoring the career of journalist Laura Hand: I rise today to honor the career of Laura Hand as she retires after 47 years as a celebrated journalist in Central New York. For nearly five decades, Laura Hand has been a trusted source for news in our community, a household name in broadcasting, and beloved by many in Central New York. Throughout her career, she has   more

Rep. Maloney Encourages Hudson Valley Seniors to Take Advantage of Medicare Open Enrollment Period
NEWBURGH, New York, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: This week marks the beginning of the Medicare Open Enrollment for Medicare beneficiaries across the state of New York. The Open Enrollment period is the best opportunity for current and potential Medicare beneficiaries to find coverage or change their plan based on their health needs. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) released the following statement: "Open Enrollment is the best time to ge  more

Rep. Maloney Hosts Impeachment 101 Town Hall With Former Rep. Elizabeth Holtzman
NEW YORK, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) hosted an Impeachment 101 Town Hall Thursday night in Brooklyn with special guest former Congresswoman Elizabeth Holtzman. The event, held at Bushwick Inlet Park Community Room, drew participants from all three boroughs the Congresswoman represents (Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens) who wanted to learn more about what impeachment means, next steps in Congress, and fo  more

Rep. Maloney Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Cummings
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement on the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland: "I'm deeply saddened by the news of Chairman Cummings' passing. Our nation has not only lost a true leader and pioneer, but I have lost a dear friend and mentor. "In an era where our politics have been plagued by coarseness and personal attacks, Elijah represented grace, dignity and empathy under the most trying of circumstances. "His legacy - his fight f  more

Rep. Maloney Joins Rep. Houlahan to Call on Congress, President to Re-Fund UNFPA, Stand Up For Women And Girls
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) joined Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) to introduce the Support UNFPA Funding Act of 2019. Other co-leads of the bill include Chairman Eliot Engel (D-NY), Chairwoman Nita Lowey (D-NY), Lois Frankel (D-FL), Jackie Speier (D-CA), Diana DeGette (D-CO), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Barbara Lee (D-CA). Since taking office, the Administration has withdrawn all fund  more

Rep. Meng Attends Historic All-Female Spacewalk at NASA HQ
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congresswoman joined by NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and other Members of Congress * * * Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science--which funds NASA--attended the historic first all-female spacewalk at NASA's Space Operations Center in Washington, D.C. Astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir performed a miss  more

Rep. Morelle Sponsors Comprehensive Legislation to Lower the Cost of Higher Education
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - College Affordability Act tackles the rising cost of college, eases the burden of student debt, and makes higher education more affordable * * * This week, the House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor introduced legislation to make higher education more affordable for everyday students. The legislation is co-sponsored by Congressman Morelle who also serves as a member of the Co  more

Rep. Morelle, Foodlink Condemn Proposed Cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - New U.S. Department of Agriculture analysis shows nearly 1 million children would lose automatic access to free school meals. Impact of proposed Trump Administration rule change is twice as devastating as previously reported * * * Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and Foodlink reiterated their strong opposition to the Trump Administration's proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition A  more

Rep. Nadler Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Cummings
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement on the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland: "I join with everyone in mourning the loss of my great friend and colleague, Elijah Cummings. He was a man of integrity and intellect who served his constituents, his country, and the causes he believed in with passion and with grace. "It is fitting that we are considering voting rights today, as Elijah was a champion of equality and civil rights on behalf of  more

Rep. Nadler Issues Statement on Trump Hosting 2020 G7 Summit at Doral Resort in Miami
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's decision to hold the 2020 G7 Summit at Trump National Doral Miami: "The Administration's announcement that President Trump's Doral Miami resort will be the site of the next G7 summit is among the most brazen examples yet of the President's corruption. "He is exploiting his office and making official U.S. government decisions for his   more

Rep. Reed Delivers Grant to Food Business Incubation Program
TOMPKINS COUNTY, New York, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced a $86,500 USDA Rural Development grant to provide the Finger Lakes Regional Prosperity Network in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County the needed funding to support its Food Business Incubation Program, also known as "FoodBIP." Launched in December of 2018, this program acts as technical support for the Finger Lakes food and beverage man  more

Rep. Reed Delivers GranttTo Children's Safety Village
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced a $70,107.62 grant to provide the Children's Safety Village in Chautauqua County with funding to enrich their fire safety education program. The grant will be used to provide programming to teach youth how to react to a fire and other related issues. "We care about ensuring the safety our children from the dangers of fire and make sure they know how to respond to these types of e  more

Rep. Reed Delivers USDA Grants to Tioga County
TIOGA COUNTY, New York, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Tom Reed announced a $38,563 USDA Rural Development grant to provide Tioga County with funding to create an action plan for the Tioga County Workforce Development Pipeline Strategy. The plan will be completed by Tioga County Economic Development and Planning. It will help find ways to meet the workforce needs of local employers and employers in contiguous counties and position these communities  more

Rep. Reed Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Boost Financial Aid for Technical Education
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Tom Reed co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to expand access to financial aid for technical education programs. The JOBS Act expands Pell Grant eligibility to qualifying short-term training programs to help more Americans gain access to industry recognized credentials. "Nationwide, there are currently more job openings than there are Americans who are looking for work. With employers clamoring for more q  more

Rep. Rose Gets Results, Passes Bill to Increase VA Transparency Through Committee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Legislation requiring Congressionally mandated VA reports be made publicly available, easily accessible, and updated in a timely manner passed House Veterans' Affairs Committee with bipartisan support * * * Continuing his efforts to increase transparency and accountability at the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA), Congressman Max Rose passed his VA Reporting Transparency Act with bipartisan suppor  more

Rep. Schakowsky Issues Statement on Retirement of Rep. Lowey
EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, chair of the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce, issued the following statement on the retirement of Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee: "The retirement announcement from my dear friend and mentor Nita Lowey, for me personally, is sad news. I have relied on her steady leadership and advice for so many years and marveled as she has navigated one of th  more

Rep. Serrano Issues Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on NASA Moon Mission
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jose E. Serrano, D-New York, chairman of the House Appropriations subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, issued the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing on the NASA moon mission: "I would like to welcome NASA Administrator, Jim Bridenstine, and Acting NASA Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations, Kenneth Bowersox, to the subcommittee. "Earlier this year, NASA commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the lan  more

Rep. Stefanik Announces Adaptive Sports Program Grant for Lake Placid
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced a United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) grant to benefit Veterans with disabilities and disabled members of the Armed Forces. Grants may be used to fund, develop, and implement adaptive sports programs including equine therapy, cycling, kayaking, and hiking. 126 grants totaling $14.8 million were awarded to national, regional, and community programs,   more

Rep. Stefanik Announces Department of Justice Violence Against Women Funding for Hogansburg
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced two Department of Justice (DOJ) grants, totaling $1,222,947, to be awarded to Seven Dancers Coalition, Incorporated and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, both located in Hogansburg. The Violence Against Women grant programs are designed to develop the nation's capacity to reduce domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by strengthening services   more

Rep. Stefanik Announces Over $3 Million Water and Environmental Program Grant for Town of Potsdam
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant totaling $3,125,000 for a new distribution system for the Town of Potsdam. They will receive an additional loan totaling $1,657,000. The project includes a 200,000-gallon water storage tank that will be included to provide the average daily demand of 22,500 gallons as well as fire flows for the users along th  more

Rep. Stefanik Co-Leads Amendment to Promote Medical Breakthroughs in Fight Against Alzheimer's
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik spoke in the Education and Labor Committee Markup of H.R. 3 today and offered an amendment to promote medical breakthroughs in the fight against Alzheimer's by excluding drugs used to treat or cure the disease from the list of drugs the HHS secretary can select for government price controls. "With one in four Americans struggling to afford their medications, it is incumbent o  more

Rep. Stefanik Issues Remarks at Joint Hearing on Resiliency of Military Installations to Emerging Threats
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, ranking Republican member of the House Armed Services subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities, issued the following remarks before a joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Readiness entitled "Resiliency of Military Installations to Emerging Threats": "I would like to start by thanking Chairmen Langevin and Garamendi, as well as my fellow Ranking Member Mr. Lamborn, for holding this important hearing today to discuss  more

Rep. Stefanik Joins Over 90 Republican Colleagues to Introduce Sanctions Against Turkey Legislation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has joined House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Liz Cheney and over 90 of her Republican colleagues to introduce legislation to impose sanctions against Turkey in response to Ankara's military offensive against U.S.-allied Kurdish forces in Northern Syria. "I am proud to be an original cosponsor of this legislation to impose sanctions against Turkey," said Congresswoman Ste  more

Rep. Stefanik Sends Letter to Chairman Schiff Concerning Concealed Nature of Impeachment Inquiry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Chairman Adam Schiff from each of the House Intelligence Committee Republicans demanding transparency in the "impeachment inquiry" process. Chairman Schiff has been knowingly withholding documents from the Republicans on the Intelligence Committee, which goes against Rule VII of the Rules of the House of Representatives. "Knowingly withholding intellig  more

Rep. Suozzi Co-Sponsors Legislation to Decrease Heart Disease in South Asian Community
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Bill funds additional research and awareness of South Asian heart health * * * Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens) is pleased to announce that he has co-sponsored the South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act (H.R. 3131). The important piece of legislation would: Create South Asian Heart Health Promotion Grants at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in or  more

Rep. Suozzi Testifies on His Proposed 'Sami's Law,' Establishing Needed Protections for Ride-Share Customers Across the Country
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Legislation would address and improve ride-share safety issues with UBER and Lyft * * * Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens) spoke before a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing entitled "Examining the Future of Transportation Network Companies: Challenges and Opportunities" on behalf of H.R. 3262, Sami's Law. This bipartisan legislation is named in honor of Saman  more

Rep. Titus Issues Statement on Rep. Lowey Not Seeking Re-Election
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, will not seek re-election: "Chairwoman Lowey has spent her career in public service making life better for future generations and for those in need. "Her historic tenure includes aiding 9/11 survivors and first responders, increasing access to high quality health care and education, and strengthening  more

Rep. Tonko Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for American Consumers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Legislation directs HHS to incentivize use of lower-cost "biosimilar" health services * * * Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that he is introducing the bipartisan Star Rating for Biosimilars Act (H.R. 4629) with bill co-sponsor Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH). This legislation will direct the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to evaluate Medicare plans based on whether or not cost-  more

Rep. Tonko's Scientific Integrity Act Advances With Bipartisan Support
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - House Science Committee approves good government bill by vote of 25-6, advances to vote by full House * * * Congressman Paul D. Tonko cheered the advance of his Scientific Integrity Act to the House floor on strong bipartisan footing following a 25-6 vote of the House Science, Space & Technology Committee today. Tonko's legislation, which carries the names of 226 House cosponsors, sets baseline   more

Rep. Velazquez Convenes Hearing on Key Management Concerns at SBA
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- 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) called in the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Inspector General (IG) for a hearing focused on management and operational concerns at the SBA. The hearing follows the release of an annual report from the IG outlining significant challenges that exist at the agency. "Witho  more

Rep. Velazquez Honoring Life of Puerto Rican Advocate Toledo
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Oct. 15, honoring the life of Enrique Fernandez Toledo: I rise to pay tribute to Enrique Fernandez Toledo, who sadly passed in late September. Those of us in the Puerto Rican community--on both the mainland and the Island--will remember Enrique as a tireless champion for the Puerto Rican people. He was also a loving husband, a father and, to me, personally,  more

Rep. Velazquez Issues Statement on Mulvaney's Puerto Rico Comments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following statement on Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney comments comparing Puerto Rico to Ukraine: "We've known for some time that the President and his Administration have a deep antipathy for our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico. "Mr. Mulvaney's comments comparing this part of the United States to a foreign entity is a political Freudian slip, that illustrates the fundamental problem that this White House vie  more

Rep. Velazquez Issues Statement on SBA Management Review
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement at a hearing entitled "SBA Management Review: SBA IG Report on the Most Serious Management and Performance Challenges Facing the SBA": "Today the Committee is holding an important oversight hearing, during which we will examine the most serious management and performance challenges facing the SBA. We will also discuss the Office of Inspector General's reco  more

Rep. Zeldin: House Passes Legislation to Assist Young Veteran Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: This week, the House of Representatives passed the Homeless Veteran Families Act (H.R. 95), cosponsored by Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1). "Our nation's veterans have earned nothing less than our full support when returning to civilian life and ensuring they and their families have a roof over their head should be our utmost priority," said Congressman Zeldin. "With the responsibility of caring for our na  more

Reps. Antonio Delgado, Lee, Clarke Introduce Bill to Lower Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19), along with Reps. Susie Lee (NV-03) and Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) introduced the Enhancing Retirement Security for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2019, which would lower out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs for seniors and individuals with disabilities under Medicare. This bill would exclude covered retirement accounts from counting as income for the purposes of  more

Reps. Collins, Nadler, Cicilline, Sensenbrenner Issue Statement on Technology Companies' Response to Information Request
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Doug Collins, R-Georgia, ranking Republican member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following joint statement - with three congressmen - Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, chairman of the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law, and Ranking Member F. James Sensenbrenner, R-Wisconsin, on Alphabet, Amazon, Apple and Facebook's efforts to comply with the Judiciary Committee's requests for informatio  more

Reps. DeFazio, Maloney Issue Remarks at Hearing on China's Maritime Silk Road Initiative
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Reps. Peter A. DeFazio, D-Oregon, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing entitled "China's Maritime Silk Road Initiative: Implications for the Global Maritime Supply Chain": Chair DeFazio: "Chairman Maloney, thank you for scheduling this afternoon's hearing to assess China's Maritime S  more

Reps. Engel and McCaul Introduce 'Protect Against Conflict by Turkey' Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan Bill Sanctions Turkey, Imposes Swift Consequences for Syrian Assault * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot L. Engel (D-NY) and Ranking Member Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) today introduced the Protect Against Conflict by Turkey (PACT) Act, legislation to impose sanctions and other consequences against Turkey for its i  more

Reps. Engel, Jayapal Introduce the Safe Gun Storage Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congress Members Eliot L. Engel (NY-16) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) today introduced H.R. 4691, the Safe Gun Storage Act, legislation which would direct the Consumer Protection Safety Commission to establish safety standards for firearm safes and firearm locks. Unsafely stored firearms are a major public safety and public health issue in our country. According to a 2018 Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Pub  more

Reps. Engel, Smith Issue Statement on Retirement of NATO Deputy Secretary General Gottemoeller
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement with Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, on the retirement of NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller: "We offer our sincere gratitude for Deputy Secretary Gottemoeller's lifetime of service to the United States and congratulate her on her significant achievements in advancing the NATO Alliance. "She has  more

Reps. Lofgren, Nadler Issue Statement on New York Southern District Court on Injunction Barring Implementation of Public Charge Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, chair of the House subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship, and Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following joint statement in response to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York's decision granting an injunction barring the Trump administration from implementing its public charge rule: "Today, the Southern District of New York upheld the rule of law by preventing the T  more

Reps. McCaul, Engel Introduce Bill to Reduce Plastic Waste in the Ocean
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Last week, Lead Republican Michael McCaul and Chairman Eliot Engel introduced the Partnering and Leveraging Assistance to Stop Trash for Cleaner Seas Act (PLASTICS Act), which aims to reduce marine debris and plastic waste in the ocean. Over eight million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean every year, damaging the health of marine life, impeding economi  more

Reps. Nadler, Lofgren Issue Statement on New York Southern District Court on Injunction Barring Implementation of Public Charge Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following joint statement with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, chairman of the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship, in response to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York decision, granting an injunction barring the Trump administration from implementing its public charge rule: "Today, the Southern District of New York upheld the rule of law by preventing t  more

Reps. Pallone, Rush, DeGette, Tonko Issue Statement on GAO Report on DOE Framework
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following joint statement - with three congressmen - Reps. Bobby Rush, D-Illinois, chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change, in response to the release of the Government Accountability Office's  more

Reps. Smith, Engel Issue Statement on Retirement of NATO Deputy Secretary General Gottemoeller
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following joint statement with Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on the retirement of NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller: "We offer our sincere gratitude for Deputy Secretary Gottemoeller's lifetime of service to the United States and congratulate her on her significant achievements in advancing the NATO Alliance. "She has  more

Rose Leads Dozens of House Dems in Asking State Dept: Why Aren't White Supremacist Groups Listed as Foreign Terrorist Organizations?
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman names three foreign white supremacist groups that have been cited for ties to terrorist attacks but are not included on State Dept. list, hampering law enforcement * * * Congressman Max Rose, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism, led a letter with 39 other Members of Congress to the Secretary of State today demanding answers as to why white supr  more

Schumer Announces Agriculture Appropriations Bill Includes Vital Provision to Update Unfair Protein Crediting System
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - After Schumer's Major 2015 Push, USDA Included Greek Yogurt In The School Lunch Program; USDA's Outdated Protein Crediting Policy Has Made Greek Yogurt Not Economical For Schools - Schumer Announces Senate Agricultural Appropriations Bill Includes Language Directing USDA To Update Protein Crediting System - Schumer: Updating Protein Crediting System Will Have Delicious Results For Upstate  more

Schumer Reveals: Millions of Fed Dollars Belonging to LI, Needed Locally to Battle Domestic Violence, Save Lives is Locked in Limbo Until Senate Moves
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - With Thousand(s) of Domestic Violence Arrests on Long Island Last Year Alone, Senator Makes Public Push to Keep LI Funds Flowing - Each Year, LI Rightfully Receives Huge Chunk Of Fed Dollars To Fight Domestic Violence & Support Victims BUT For Months Now, The Key To Those Funds--The Bipartisan, House-Passed Violence Against Women Act--Remains Held Up In Senate For No Good Reason - Status Qu  more

Schumer, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Plan to Set Federal Limousine-safety Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Call For Immediate Review & Passage To Honor The Twenty Lives Lost In Schoharie - Schoharie's October 2018 Limo Accident Was Nation's Deadliest Accident In Years; Reports Revealed Gaping Loopholes In Federal Safety Regulations - With The NTSB's Initial Safety Report On Stretch Limousine Safety Shortcomings Now Public And Tragic Anniversary Past, Schumer, Tonko, Gillibrand, Delgado, Stefani  more

Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko Announce +$62K USDA Award to Carey Institute in Rensselaerville
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Grant will fund rural development and technical assistance to businesses throughout New York State * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the Carey Institute for Global Good in Rensselaerville, NY received a grant totaling $62,080.00 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural D  more

Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko Announce +$62K USDA Award to Carey Institute in Rensselaerville
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Grant will fund rural development and technical assistance to businesses throughout New York State * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the Carey Institute for Global Good in Rensselaerville, NY received a grant totaling $62,080.00 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Develo  more

Sen. Schumer Comments on Death of Rep. Cummings
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Oct. 17, remembering Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland: We woke up this morning to learn with profound sadness that our friend and colleague Congressman ELIJAH CUMMINGS, the son of sharecroppers who became the chair of the House Oversight Committee, passed away last night at the age of 68. It was the first thing I saw when I read the paper this morning, and  more

Sen. Schumer Issues Floor Statement on Resolution on Turkish Military Operations in Northeast Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Oct. 17, on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 77) opposing the decision to end certain U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast Syria: I am going to speak for a minute before I make my unanimous consent request. Now, we have a crisis here in this world and here in America. Because of the President's  more

Sen. Schumer Issues Statement on Resolution on Clean Power Plan
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Oct. 17, on a joint resolution (S.J.Res. 53) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency entitled "Repeal of the Clean Power Plan; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Electric Utility Generating Units; Revisions to Emission Guidelines   more

Sen. Schumer Issues Statement on Senate Legislative Agenda
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Oct. 15, on the Senate legislative agenda: From the very beginning, Democrats have been committed to doing the people's business, but while the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives has passed hundreds of bills dealing with healthcare, infrastructure, gun violence, climate change, and much more, Leader McConnell has turned our Chamber into   more

Sen. Schumer Issues Statement on Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Oct. 15, on the Trump administration: Over the past month, evidence has emerged that the President of the United States pressured a foreign leader to investigate one of his leading political rivals. A whistleblower inside the intelligence community first raised alarms that the President applied pressure on Ukrainian President Zelensky that would benefit   more

Sen. Schumer Issues Statement on Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Oct. 17, on the Trump administration: Today marks 1,000 days of President Trump's time in office. If we were to summarize his administration over the last 2 1/2 years in a single phrase, it would be this: broken promises to working people. When Candidate Trump ran for office, he promised to drain the swamp, but after 1,000 days as President, this place   more

Sen. Schumer Issues Statement on Turkey, Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Oct. 15, on Turkey and Syria: Now on Turkey and Syria, a major issue that deserves the Senate's attention this week and that shows we can, again, fulfill our constitutional obligations as well as help the American people. One thing we are going to be talking about this week is President Trump's precipitous and dangerous decision to withdraw from northern  more

Sen. Schumer Issues Statement on Turkey, Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Oct. 17, on Turkey and Syria: On Syria, yesterday, the U.S. military carried out airstrikes to destroy what only a few weeks ago had been the headquarters of the American campaign to destroy ISIS in Syria. Nothing encapsulates the failure of President Trump's decision to stand aside for Erdogan more than the fact that we are now bombing our own bases rat  more

Sen. Schumer: In the Wake of 18-day Forest Fire in Dutchess, Putnam County, Feds Should Step In, Lend a Hand
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator Urges U.S. Forest Service to Collaborate With Local Officials to Identify & Secure Federal $$$ to Restore Hudson Valley Natural Beauty - From Sept 20th - Oct 8th, A Forest Fire Rampaged Between Mount Beacon & Breakneck Ridge, Destroying Popular Hiking Trails On Sugarloaf Mountain & 67 Acres Of Hudson Highlands State Park & Private Land * * * U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today   more

Speaker Pelosi, Sen. Schumer Issue Joint Statement on President Trump's Reversal on Sanctioning Turkey
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, issued this statement after President Trump reversed his decision to impose sanctions against Turkish government officials: "President Trump is flailing. The President's decision to reverse sanctions against Turkey for brutally attacking our Kurdish partners in exchange for a sham ceasefire seriously undermines the credibility of America's foreign policy and sends a dangerous  more

Speaker Pelosi, Sen. Schumer Issue Statement on Introduction of Resolution Opposing President Trump's Decision in Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, and Sen, Chuck Schumer, D-New York, issued the following joint statement on the introduction of a bipartisan resolution opposing President Trump's decision in Syria: The resolution, H.J. Res. 77, is being led by House Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairman Eliot Engel (D-NY) and House Committee on Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Michael McCaul (R-TX) and by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and  more

Tonko, Schumer, Gillibrand, Delgado, Stefanik Introduce Limo Safety Package
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Tonko, Schumer, Gillibrand, Delgado, Stefanik Introduce Bipartisan Plan to Set Federal Limousine-Safety Regulations & Close Safety Loopholes to Get Dangerous Vehicles Off the Road; Call for Immediate Review & Passage to Honor the Twenty Lives Lost in Schoharie * * * U.S. Representative Paul Tonko (NY-20), U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Repre  more

Tonko-Pappas Bill to Help Low-Income Seniors Afford Prescriptions Advances to House Floor
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Energy & Commerce Committee adds legislation to House Democrats' legislative package to lower prescription drug costs * * * Legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Paul Tonko (NY-20) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) to expand low-income senior's access to prescription drugs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit program, also known as Medicare Part D, was passed through committee last night  more

Two Congressmen Issue Statement on New York Southern District Court on Injunction Barring Implementation of Public Charge Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following joint statement with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, chairman of the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship, in response to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York decision, granting an injunction barring the Trump administration from implementing its public charge rule: "Today, the Southern District of New York upheld the rule of law by preventing t  more