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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday October 27, 2019 ( 102 items )  

Bipartisan Task Force Issues Statement on 1st Anniversary of Tree of Life Shooting
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following joint statement - with seven congressmen - Reps. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, Eliot Engel, D-New York, Kay Granger, R-Texas, Ted Deutch, D-Florida, Randy Weber, R-Texas, Marc Veasey, D-Texas, and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, co-chairs of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism, remembering the massacre at the Tree of Life synagogue and honoring the memories of the 11 victims: "It is with the deepest  more

Chairman Jeffries on Trump Administration: 'Chaos, Crisis, Confusion, Corruption And Criminal Activity'
NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- The House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: In case you missed it, the Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) joined MSNBC's All In with Chris Hayes before a live studio audience, where he exposed the president's abuse of power and blatant disregard for the United States Constitution. CHRIS HAYES: [...] Someone said something the other day, said it's like when you shake the tree, all these crimes fall out. Like, why would yo  more

Delgado and Gillibrand Visit Hudson To Announce New Legislation To Invest In Rural Communities Across New York
HUDSON, New York, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - The Rebuild Rural America Act Would Give Rural Communities the Resources They Need to Invest in Comprehensive, Long-Term Development Projects * * * U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) today visited Hudson Hall to unveil their new legislation that would prioritize federal investment for rural communities and small towns across New York State. Th  more

Following Another Outbreak of Legionnaires at the Brielle, Rep. Rose Calls on Management to Take Swift Action
STATEN ISLAND, New York, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: Following yet another instance of legionnaires bacteria in the water systems of The Brielle at Seaview, an assisted-living facility on Staten Island, Congressman Max Rose, who has pressured management and city agencies to address this issue in the past, is calling on management to take immediate action to replace the water system. Previously, residents were forced to go to outside facilities to sho  more

Gillibrand and Delgado Visit Hudson to Announce New Legislation to Invest in Rural Communities Across New York
HUDSON, NY, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - The Rebuild Rural America Act Would Give Rural Communities the Resources They Need to Invest in Comprehensive, Long-Term Development Projects * * * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Congressman Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19) today visited Hudson Hall to unveil their new legislation that would prioritize federal investment for rural communities and small towns across New York State. The   more

Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Protect Older Adults in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Improve Health Care Worker Hiring Practices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Legislation Would Help Long-Term Care Providers, Like Nursing Homes, Use National Data to Conduct Background Screenings on Potential Employees * * * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced new, bipartisan legislation that would help protect older adults and long-term care patients from abuse by improving health care worker hiring practices. The Promote Responsible Oversight & Target  more

Gillibrand Demands Answers From EPA on Why It Has Yet to Act, Protect Communities Across Country From Toxic PFAS Chemicals
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - EPA Officials Have Been Unwilling to Commit to Regulating PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water * * * At a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand questioned an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official on the agency's unwillingness to protect communities from per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. Gillibrand q  more

House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Independent Community Bankers of America
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions issued the following testimony by Jill Sung, CEO and president of Abacus Federal Savings Bank, and testified on behalf of the Independent Community Bankers of America, at a hearing entitled "Examination of the Decline of Minority Depository Institutions and the Impact on Underserved Communities": "I am Jill Sung, CEO and President of Abacus Federal Savings Bank ("Abacus Bank") in N  more

House Foreign Affairs Committee Issues Report on Resolution on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-242) on a resolution (H.Res. 326) expressing the sense of the House regarding U.S. efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution. The report was advanced by Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, on Oct. 17. Excerpts of the report follow: PURPOSE AND SUMMARY The purpose of the resolution is to affirm the House of Representatives' commitment to a two-state solution to the  more

House Judiciary Committee Passes H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: Today, the House Judiciary Committee successfully marked-up H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which finally responds to the Supreme Court's 2013 decision in Shelby County v. Holder that effectively gutted the 1965 Voting Rights Act's most important enforcement mechanism--its preclearance requirement contained in Section 5--by striking down the co  more

House Labor Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Nadler
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Education and Labor subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services issued the following testimony by Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, at a hearing entitled "Long Over Due: Exploring the Pregnant Workers' Fairness Act (H.R. 2694)": "Thank you for holding this hearing today and inviting me to testify about my bill, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. "This hearing is, as its title indicates, long overdue. Pregnancy discrimination is not a new issue; for as long as wome  more

House Passes Maloney Bill to Crack Down on Anonymous Shell Companies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act Passes 249-173 * * * Today, the House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney's (D-NY) bipartisan HR 2513 - Corporate Transparency Act. The Congresswoman introduced the bill in May with Congressmen Peter King (R-NY) and Tom Malinowski (D-NJ). Congressman Emanuel Cleaver's COUNTER Act was added to HR 2513 via a manager's amendment. The C  more

House Passes Rep. Zeldin's Resolution in Continued Pursuit of Justice for the Bytyqi Brothers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, H.Con.Res. 32, introduced by Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), calling for justice following the 1999 executions of NY-1 residents, Ylli, Agron and Mehmet Bytyqi, who resided in Hampton Bays, passed the House of Representatives. In July 1999, the three brothers, Ylli, 25 years old, Agron, 23 years old, and Mehmet Bytyqi, 21 years old, went overseas towards the end of the Kosovo   more

Nadler and Collins Introduce Bipartisan Immigration Fix for Children of Military and Civil Servants
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - The Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act aims to fix a problem in current citizenship laws affecting some children born abroad and residing with a parent serving our nation overseas * * * Today, House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) joined with House Judiciary Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-GA) to introduce H.R.   more

Nadler and Schiff Release Key Takeaways From Victorious Court Ruling on Mueller Grand Jury Material
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA) released key takeaways from Chief Judge Beryl Howell's favorable court ruling which ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to turn over redacted 6(e) grand jury material from Special Counsel Mueller's report to the Hous  more

Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Jobs Act to Expand Pell Grant Eligibility for Students
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed H.R. 3497, the Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act, to expand Pell Grant eligibility for qualifying short-term training programs, helping more Americans gain access to industry-recognized credentials. This bill is the companion to legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Tim Kaine (D-VA). The bill was introduc  more

Rep. Brindisi Helps Homeless Veterans in Need, Supports Homeless Veteran Families Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman Votes for Bill to Increase Benefits for Homeless Veterans to Ensure Children Are Included - Brindisi: Any Veteran On The Street Is Unacceptable; We Cannot Let Veterans' Children Bear The Burden Of Homelessness * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi continued his fight for Upstate New York Veterans. Brindisi supported the Homeless Veteran Families Act. The Brindisi-backed legislation  more

Rep. Brindisi Launches #FloodTheIJC Campaign to Hold IJC Accountable to Lake Ontario Property Owners
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Anthony Brindisi launched the #FloodTheIJC campaign today. Brindisi announced that he will be sending a letter a week to the International Joint Commission (IJC), the governing body for Lake Ontario water levels, and is encouraging Lake Ontario property owners to share their stories with him and the IJC. Following the failure of the IJC to present a clear and cohesive solution to the contin  more

Rep. Delgado Announces Funding for National Young Farmers Coalition in Hudson to Launch Program Providing Stress Assistance to Farmers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced $480,000 in funding for the National Young Farmers Coalition based in Hudson, New York from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. This funding will be used to develop a Farm Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) in the Northeast Region. This program, established in the 2018 Farm Bill, seeks to assist farmers, ranchers, and other a  more

Rep. Delgado Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Senate, House Appropriators to Prioritize Rural Broadband Projects
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - In a Letter with 46 of their House Colleagues, the Members Urged Senate and House Appropriators to Include House-Passed Funding Boost for Broadband Loans & Grants in Final 2020 Appropriations Bill * * * U.S. Representatives Antonio Delgado (NY-19), Rodney Davis (IL-13) and Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) led a bipartisan letter with 46 of their House colleagues calling on the Senate and House to pr  more

Rep. Delgado Leads Bustos, Craig and Spanberger In Introducing Rebuild Rural America Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Delgado bill would streamline federal grants process to give rural communities flexible funding for local projects * * * Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19), along with Reps. Cheri Bustos (IL-17), Angie Craig (MN-02) and Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) introduced the Rebuild Rural America Act in the House. The legislation would improve the way that the federal government supports eco  more

Rep. Delgado Successfully Amends SHIELD Act to Combat Foreign Efforts to Suppress Rural Voter Turnout
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) successfully amended the House-passed SHIELD Act, legislation to protect our elections from foreign interference. Rep. Delgado's amendment requires an analysis of the extent to which illicit foreign money was used to carry out disinformation and propaganda campaigns focused on depressing voter turnout among rural communities. The amendment also requires a bre  more

Rep. Delgado Testifies Before House Veterans Subcommittee on Disability Assistance, Memorial Affairs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following testimony before the House Veterans subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs: This morning, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) testified before the House Veterans Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs about his legislation, the Improving Benefits for Underserved Veterans Act, and what he's learned from his numerous visits to facilities serving women veterans in upstate N  more

Rep. Delgado to Hold Third Town Hall in Montgomery County; Twenty-Seventh Town Hall in NY-19
ST. JOHNSVILLE, New York, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced that his twenty-seventh town hall in New York's 19th Congressional District will take place in St. Johnsville in Montgomery County. This will be the Congressman's third town hall in Montgomery, following town halls in Canajoharie and Sprakers. On Saturday, October 26, residents are encouraged to come by the Community House in St.   more

Rep. Engel Issues Floor Remarks Calling for Accountability for Bytyqi Brothers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following floor remarks in support of a resolution (H.Con.Res.32) expressing the sense of Congress regarding murders of U.S. citizens Ylli, Agron and Mehmet Bytyqi in Serbia in July 1999: "I want to start by thanking Mr. Zeldin for authoring this resolution. "This measure is one particularly close to my heart. "I have, in my career in Congress, I have had long dealings with the   more

Rep. Engel Issues Floor Remarks Calling on Russia to Release Paul Whelan
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following floor remarks in support of a resolution (H.Res. 552) calling on the Russian Federation to provide evidence of wrongdoing or to release U.S. citizen Paul Whelan: "As we stand here on the House floor, an American citizen is being wrongfully held in a Russian prison without trial-- without any evidence of his supposed crime... denied his rights...suffering, deprived of the  more

Rep. Engel Issues Floor Remarks on Georgia Support Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following floor remarks in support of the Georgia Support Act (H.R. 598): "I'd like to start by thanking Mr. Connolly and Mr. Kinzinger for authoring this excellent bill. "This measure comes before us at a critical time. As President Trump takes a sledgehammer to our country's standing in the world, it falls on the Congress to uphold our relationships with our friends and partner  more

Rep. Engel Issues Remarks at Hearing on Trump Administration's Syria Policy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing on the Trump administration's Syria policy: "This Committee has a long tradition of bipartisanship. Mr. McCaul and I work on that every day. I think we're the most bipartisan committee in Congress. "The main reason is that members on both sides tend to share a vision of American foreign policy that's firmly rooted in and guided by our values  more

Rep. Engel Issues Remarks on Human Rights in South Asia
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following remarks at a hearing on human rights in South Asia: "I want to welcome our witnesses and I thank you Mr. Chairman, I want to thank you for calling this important hearing on human rights and democratic norms in South Asia. I also want to thank our witnesses, Ambassador Wells and Assistant Secretary Destro, for their participation today, thank you both. "Around the world   more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on President Trump Lifting Sanctions on Turkey
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on President Trump lifting sanctions on Turkey: "Lifting sanctions on Turkey is yet another disastrous move by a President seemingly intent on destroying American leadership in the world and bowing to authoritarian leaders and dictators. President Trump gave President Erdogan a green light to invade northern Syria and attack our Kurdish partners. "Today, Trump  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on President Trump Lifting Sanctions on Turkey
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following statement: "Lifting sanctions on Turkey is yet another disastrous move by a President seemingly intent on destroying American leadership in the world and bowing to authoritarian leaders and dictators. President Trump gave President Erdogan a green light to invade northern Syria and attack our Kurdish partners. Today, Trump's announcement makes it abundantly clear that he has no intention of holding Erdogan accountable fo  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on Russia-Turkey Agreement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Russia-Turkey agreement: "We're now seeing the fallout from President Trump's outrageous betrayal of our Kurdish partners in Syria.? "Predictably, Russia has stepped into the vacuum left by President Trump's retreat.? Like so many of President Trump's foreign-policy decisions, all roads seem to lead to President Putin.? "Putin now exercises control over ne  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on Russia-Turkey Agreement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following statement: "We're now seeing the fallout from President Trump's outrageous betrayal of our Kurdish partners in Syria.? Predictably, Russia has stepped into the vacuum left by President Trump's retreat.? "Like so many of President Trump's foreign policy decisions, all roads seem to lead to President Putin.?Putin now exercises control over nearly all of Syria and has displaced the United States as the key power broker in   more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on Turkey's Invasion of Northern Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement with his counterparts in Germany, France, United Kingdom and the European Parliament condemning Turkey's invasion of northern Syria: "We, the Chairs of the Foreign Affairs Committees of the Parliaments of Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the European Parliament and the House of Representatives of the United States of America, jointly condemn in the st  more

Rep. Engel Receives Congressional Leader Award for Work to Protect Local Hospitals
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: This week, Congressman Eliot L. Engel was awarded the Congressional Leader Award by America's Essential Hospitals for his leadership in preventing devastating cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payment program. "I am honored to receive the Congressional Leader Award from America's Essential Hospitals, which has been an invaluable ally in our effort to protect Medicaid DSH," Engel sai  more

Rep. Engel: OMB and State Department Officials Subpoenaed in House Impeachment Inquiry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Subpoenas Demand Deposition Testimony from Duffey, Vought and Brechbuhl * * * Today, Rep. Adam B. Schiff, the Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Rep. Eliot L. Engel, the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Rep. Carolyn Maloney, the Acting Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent letters conv  more

Rep. Engel: OMB and State Department Officials Subpoenaed In House Impeachment Inquiry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Subpoenas Demand Deposition Testimony from Duffey, Vought and Brechbuhl * * * Today, Rep. Adam B. Schiff, the Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Rep. Eliot L. Engel, the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Rep. Carolyn Maloney, the Acting Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent letters conveying subpoenas to two Office of Management and Budg  more

Rep. Engel: Three Chairs Send Letter to State Department Demanding Release of Key Documents
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Documents Include Information Central to Inquiry's Core Area of Investigation * * * Today, Rep. Adam B. Schiff, the Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Rep. Eliot L. Engel, the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Rep. Carolyn Maloney, the Acting Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent a letter (https://intelligence.house.gov/uploadedfiles/201  more

Rep. Higgins: $11.6 Million Affordable Housing Development for Seniors Opens in Buffalo Oct 21, 2019
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of Linwood Lafayette Senior Apartments in Buffalo, a new $11.6 million affordable housing development with 37 apartments for older New Yorkers. The development will also include support services that allow people with intellectual or developmental disabilities to live independently. The apartments were constructed on the site of the vacant Millard Fil  more

Rep. Higgins: House Passes Legislation Increasing Transparency in Elections, Safeguarding Democracy From Foreign Interference
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Higgins speaks on House floor in support of SHIELD Act * ** On the eve of New York State's first ever early voting, which runs from October 26th to November 3rd, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) took to the House floor to express his support for legislation he cosponsored that includes measures aimed at closing loopholes that allow foreign governments and individuals to spend money in and influ  more

Rep. Higgins: In Ways and Means Committee, Higgins Advances Legislation Expanding Medicare Coverage to Include Hearing, Dental & Vision
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Bills Lowering Prescription Drug Costs and Providing Training for Health Care Industry Jobs Also Approved by Committee * * * Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) participated in a markup hearing held by the House Ways and Means Committee which advanced five bills that lower the cost of prescription drugs, expand Medicare coverage for vision, dental, and hearing services, and create more opportunity  more

Rep. John Katko Announces $3.6 Million in Federal Funding for Rural Water Infrastructure Improvements
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 25 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), today announced that the Town of Rose has been awarded $3.6 million in federal funding from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of the Rural Development Program. This funding follows Rep. Katko's support for The Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill. With his advocacy, the Farm Bill was signed into law and included provisio  more

Rep. Lowey Issues Statement on Death of New York State Regent Johnson
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the death of New York State Regent Judith Johnson: "New York State Regent Judith Johnson was a revered leader and visionary who worked tirelessly throughout her seven decades of outstanding public service to improve educational equity and excellence for all children, throughout New York State and our nation. "Whether as a skilled administrator in public school dist  more

Rep. Lowey Issues Statement on President Trump Conference on Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, chair of the House Appropriations subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's press conference on Syria: "I am shocked by the President's remarks during his recent press conference. How can the President call his work in Syria a 'big success?' "At least 160,000 Syrian Kurds, our allies in the fight against ISIS, are now displaced. ISIS fighters are now free and emboldened by the wit  more

Rep. Maloney Hails Passage of Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, the House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney's (D-NY) H.R. 777 - Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019. This bipartisan bill was introduced with Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) in January. "Across the country, DNA evidence sits in a backlog because forensic labs don't have the resources they need to process it, denying justice to victims of violent crime. So, I wrote an  more

Rep. Maloney Helps Hudson Valley Veterans Obtain $10 Million in Benefits
NEWBURGH, New York, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) announced his office has helped Hudson Valley veterans obtain over $10 million in earned benefits since taking office in 2013. "Before I got to Congress, my father - a service-disabled veteran himself - instilled in me the utmost respect for veterans and military families. So from day one, my focus in this job has been on serving those who have serve  more

Rep. Maloney Issues Statement on Death of West Point Cadet Kurita
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement after the U.S. Military Academy at West Point announced the death of Cadet Kade Kurita: "Randy and I join the West Point community and Cadet Kade Kurita's family as they grieve their tragic loss. "This is truly heartbreaking news, and the prayers of the Hudson Valley are with his family and friends today. "I thank the West Point police, our local and state law enforcement, the Coast Guard, CSX railroa  more

Rep. Maloney to Host Resource Fair for Hudson Valley Seniors This Friday
MIDDLETOWN, New York, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: On Friday, October 25th, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) and his Senior Advisory Board will host a resource fair for Hudson Valley seniors and caregivers. The event, held at the Mulberry House Senior Center in Middletown, will give seniors the opportunity to talk with the Congressman, community advocates, local vendors, and meet with Rep. Maloney's talented caseworkers. "One of my offic  more

Rep. Maloney Votes to Protect American Elections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) helped pass the Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act, a bill prohibiting foreign spending in American elections by closing loopholes, improving ad transparency and accountability for social media platforms and online advertisers, and mandating disclosures of illicit offers from other nations and governments. Rep. Mal  more

Rep. Maloney: 'Trump Violated His Oath and Damaged Our National Security in the Process.'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Ambassador William Taylor, a senior U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, sat before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) for a day-long deposition surrounding President Trump's directive to pressure Ukrainian President Zelensky into launching an investigation into a potential political opponent in the 2020 election. Ambassador Taylor replaced former career Ambassador Marie Yovano  more

Rep. Meng Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Assist Women Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congresswoman's measure would help reestablish key government entity to help women-owned businesses succeed * * * Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation that seeks to assist women entrepreneurs. The Congresswoman's bill would reauthorize the Interagency Committee on Women's Business Enterprise (ICWBE), a U.S. government entity charged with coordinat  more

Rep. Morelle Calls on Food and Drug Administration to Take Action to Ensure Safety of Baby Food
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Alarming recent report shows that among 168 common baby foods, 95% contained lead, 73% contained arsenic, 75% contained cadmium and 32% contained mercury. Rep. Morelle urges FDA to establish health standards for heavy metals in baby foods that pose serious threat to health, development, and safety of children * * * Congressman Joe Morelle is calling on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to   more

Rep. Nadler Issues Floor Statement in Support of Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor statement in support of the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act (H.R. 2426): "I rise in strong support of H.R. 2426, the 'Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019' or the 'CASE Act.' This important bipartisan legislation would establish a voluntary small claims court within the Copyright Office to hear copyright suits seeking $30,00  more

Rep. Nadler Issues Remarks at Markup of AMIGOS Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a markup of the Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act (H.R. 565), otherwise known as the AMIGOS Act: "H.R. 565, the Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success, or AMIGOS, Act is bipartisan legislation that would provide Portuguese nationals the ability to apply for E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrant visas, if the government of Portugal provide  more

Rep. Nadler Issues Remarks at Markup of Voting Rights Advancement Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a markup of the Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 4): "H.R. 4, the "Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019," is a comprehensive and much-needed proposal to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in various ways to restore that core civil rights statute to its full vitality. The bill is a response to the Supreme Court's disastrous 2013 decision in Shelby County  more

Rep. Nadler Issues Statement at Hearing on Securing America's Elections Part II
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement for the hearing on Securing America's Elections Part II - Oversight of Government Agencies: "In 2016, our elections were attacked. Three years later, our intelligence community has universally confirmed that foreign actors have redoubled their efforts and are preparing, as we speak, to attack our 2020 elections. "We know the threat picture. But three years since t  more

Rep. Nadler Issues Statement on Advancing Mutual Interests & Growing Our Success Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement on the Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act (H.R. 565): "H.R. 565, the Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success, or AMIGOS, Act is bipartisan legislation that would provide Portuguese nationals the ability to apply for E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrant visas, if the government of Portugal provides a similar visa program to United States nationals. "The E-1 "treaty trader" program provides   more

Rep. Nadler Issues Statement on Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement in support of the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act: "I rise in strong support of H.R. 2426, the 'Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019' or the 'CASE Act.' This important bipartisan legislation would establish a voluntary small claims court within the Copyright Office to hear copyright suits seeking $30,000 or less in tota  more

Rep. Nadler Issues Statement on Court Ruling Regarding Mueller Grand Jury Material
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after Chief Judge Beryl Howell ordered the Justice Department to turn over redacted 6(e) grand jury material from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report by Oct. 30: "I am gratified that the federal district court has ordered that the Special Counsel's grand jury information must be turned over to the House's impeachment inquiry. "The court's thoughtful ruling recog  more

Rep. Nadler Issues Statement on Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement on the Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act (H.R. 777): "I rise in strong support of H.R. 777, the Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019. The Debbie Smith Act, named for a courageous woman who has fought for the rights of survivors of sexual assault, is critical to helping states process DNA evidence and reduce the nation's large backlog of untested DNA samples. "This law, which I helped author and enact in  more

Rep. Nadler Issues Statement on Passage of Debbie Smith Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement: House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) praised the second House passage of H.R. 777, the bipartisan Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019, which passed by a vote of 402 to 1. The Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019 reauthorizes the Debbie Smith Act and the Debbie Smith Backlog Grant program for an additional five years, through FY 2024. The bill ensures that grantee states and local  more

Rep. Nadler Issues Statement on Voting Rights Advancement Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement on the Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 4): "H.R. 4, the "Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019," is a comprehensive and much-needed proposal to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in various ways to restore that core civil rights statute to its full vitality. The bill is a response to the Supreme Court's disastrous 2013 decision in Shelby County v. Holder, which effectively gutted the Act's most importan  more

Rep. Nadler Issues Statement Regarding Mueller Grand Jury Material
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement after Chief Judge Beryl Howell ordered the Department of Justice to turn over redacted 6(e) grand jury material from Special Counsel Mueller's report by Oct. 30: "I am gratified that the federal district court has ordered that the Special Counsel's grand jury information must be turned over to the House's impeachment inquiry. "The court's thoughtful ruling recognizes that our impeachment inquiry fully compo  more

Rep. Nadler Testifies Before House Education, Labor Subcommittee on Civil Rights, Human Services
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following testimony before the House Education and Labor subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services: Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) testified before the House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services in support of his legislation, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which ensures that pregnant women are not forced out of jobs unnecessarily or denied reasonable job accommodations that woul  more

Rep. Nadler: As the House Takes Up Separate Reauthorization of the Debbie Smith Act, Senate Must Pass Full VAWA Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: Today, the House will vote on H.R. 777, the bipartisan Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019. Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and Ann Wagner (R-MO) introduced the original version of H.R. 777 on January 24, 2019. The legislation on the House floor today is an updated version of the bill. Earlier this year, on April 4, 2019, the House passed the Debbie Smith Rea  more

Rep. Nadler: House Judiciary Committee Passes H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, the House Judiciary Committee successfully marked-up H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which finally responds to the Supreme Court's 2013 decision in Shelby County v. Holder that effectively gutted the 1965 Voting Rights Act's most important enforcement mechanism--its preclearance requirement contained in Section 5--by striking down the coverage formula that determined which jurisd  more

Rep. Pallone Issues Joint Statement on Vote to Recognize the Armenian Genocide
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following joint statement with Reps. Adam Schiff, D-California; Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida; Peter King, R-New York, and Jackie Speier, D-California, regarding the announcement of Armenian Genocide resolution (H.R. 296), Affirming the U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide, has been scheduled for a floor vote next week: "As the leadership of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, we are very pleased that H.Res. 296, a reso  more

Rep. Reed: Twitter Bucks U.S. Law, Defends Terrorist Organizations Hezbollah and Hamas
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan Members of Congress Demand Twitter Take Down Terrorist Handles and Content * * * Today, Tuesday, October 22, 2019, a bipartisan group of lawmakers comprised of Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Tom Reed (NY-23), Max Rose (NY-11), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), called on Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, to stop blatantly violating U.S. law, to immediately change their policy, and to remove all  more

Rep. Rose Attends White House Meeting on Veteran Suicide
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman, who has led efforts to address veteran suicide, joined Secretary of Veterans Affairs, senior Administration officials, and bipartisan lawmakers * * * Congressman Max Rose, an Army combat veteran and Member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, joined a bipartisan meeting at the White House today for a strategic discussion on the national crisis of veteran suicide in an effort to g  more

Rep. Rose Honors Staten Island Legend Frank Appice in Congressional Tribute
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: Following the passing of Staten Islander Frank Appice, Congressman Max Rose gave a speech on the House floor today honoring his life, legacy, and family. Appice's family recently unveiled a scholarship fund in Appice's honor, which will continue his legacy of serving our community and our veterans. Last month, Rose also attended a street naming ceremony in Appice's honor. Rose's speech, as delivered: I rise t  more

Rep. Rose Introduces Legislation to Rename Dyker Heights Post Office in Honor of Mother Cabrini
BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - 16 NY Reps. join bipartisan effort: 'I'm proud to lead the charge in renaming the Dyker Heights Post Office in Mother Cabrini's honor' * * * Congressman Max Rose introduced bipartisan legislation to rename the Dyker Heights Post Office as the Mother Cabrini Post Office. Supporting Rose's bipartisan legislation are fellow New York Representatives Peter King, Brian Higgins, Sean Patrick Maloney  more

Rep. Rose Outlines Plan to Lower Prescription Drug Costs With Brooklyn Seniors
BROOKLYN,New York, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman's proposal would take on pharmaceutical companies and lower costs through negotiation, use savings to lower Medicare Part D costs for low-income seniors * * * Congressman Max Rose hosted a roundtable with Brooklyn seniors from the AARP Bay Ridge Chapter 3630 on Saturday where he outlined his proposals to take on pharmaceutical companies to lower prescription drug prices. "We've be  more

Rep. Rose Pushes Legislation to Help Fight Against Lyme Disease
STATEN ISLAND, New York, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Max Rose, a member of the Congressional Lyme Disease Caucus, is calling on Congressional leadership to pass the Ticks: Identify, Control, and Knockout (TICK) Act of 2019 to create a government-wide approach toward understanding and combatting Lyme Disease. This effort comes as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released their new strategic plan to combat Lyme and other tickborne di  more

Rep. Stefanik Introduces Public Service Loan Forgiveness Reform, State Workforce Incentive Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik introduced the State Workforce Incentive Act along with Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12.) This legislation reforms the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, shifting it to a state-directed program of annual loan repayment benefits for workers in high-need occupations. "While too many hardworking Americans carry the burden of student debt, the broken PSLF progr  more

Rep. Stefanik Sends Letter Urging Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Improve Access to Alzheimer's Care
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter urging the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to address the lack of individuals living with Alzheimer's accessing the new Medicare benefit that provides for assessment and care planning. In 2017, CMS established this new benefit, yet recent data indicates that less than 1% of eligible recipients utilized it. The letter asks CMS to conduct an education  more

Rep. Stefanik Votes to Bring Resolution to Censure Chairman Adam Schiff
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted in favor of bringing a resolution to the House Floor to censure Rep. Adam Schiff, Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. Congresswoman Stefanik sits on the Committee and was a cosponsor of the censure Resolution. "I was one of the first Members to ask when Chairman Schiff had access to information on the whistleblower complaint," said Congresswoman Stefani  more

Rep. Suozzi's Bipartisan Vaping Bill to Advance Through Ways and Means
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Bill will create tax parity between vaping products and cigarettes, as well as generate revenue that will make it easier for people to afford inhalers, over-the-counter medications, and menstrual care products * * * Today, the House Committee on Ways and Means announced that on Wednesday it will mark up the Protecting American Lungs Act (H.R. 4742), a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman To  more

Rep. Tonko Votes to Pass SHIELD Act to Protect Integrity of U.S. Elections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted last night to pass H.R. 4617, the Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act. This bill takes bipartisan steps to combat foreign interference in elections by strengthening reporting requirements, closing loopholes and deterring foreign activity in U.S. elections. "As the people's representatives, we swore an oath to our Constitution and   more

Rep. Velazquez Introduces Historic Bill to Protect Environmental Migrants
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has introduced H.R. 4732, the Climate Displaced Person's Act of 2019, first-of-its-kind legislation aimed at addressing the growing effect of climate change on human migration. Importantly, the bill would create formal protections for climate-displaced persons (CDPs). CDPs are individuals who have been forcibly displaced by climate change or climate-induced disruptions,  more

Rep. Velazquez Issues Statement at Hearing on Prison to Proprietorship
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement at a hearing entitled "Prison to Proprietorship: Entrepreneurship Opportunities for the Formerly Incarcerated": "Let me begin by talking about our criminal justice system. The United States has one of the highest incarceration rates in the world. Despite having only 5 percent of the world's population, we have 25 percent of the world's inmates. "People a  more

Rep. Velazquez: House Passes Bipartisan Bills to Increase Opportunity for Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: Today, the House passed four bipartisan small business bills to improve key Small Business Administration (SBA) entrepreneurial initiatives that spur business formation and job creation. "When an entrepreneur has a great idea, be it on Main Street in a rural town or a downtown city block, SBA's entrepreneurial development centers are there to provide   more

Rep. Zeldin Issues Op-Ed on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following op-ed on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement: While Washington is hallmarked today by unprecedented divisiveness, with House Democrats trying to take down a sitting President, Congress has the opportunity to rise above politics, work together, and deliver a decisive win for the American worker, end NAFTA, and pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). According to the United States Trade Representative, in 2018, th  more

Rep. Zeldin Issues Statement After Voting For PROTECT Hong Kong Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation, issued the following statement after voting for the PROTECT Hong Kong Act: This week, the House of Representatives passed the PROTECT Hong Kong Act (H.R. 4270) and H.Res. 543, to express Congress' support for the people of Hong Kong and their right to protest and prohibit the commercial export of certain nonlethal crowd control items and defense  more

Rep. Zeldin Urges Treasury to Launch Investigation of Chinese-Owned TikTok
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, urged the U.S. Department of the Treasury to investigate Chinese-owned TikTok's reported willingness and obligation to censor content and limit free speech in accordance with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), especially considering its parent company's, ByteDance, recent acquisit  more

Rep. Zeldin: House Passes Legislation to Make Animal Abuse a Federal Offense
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: This week, the House of Representatives passed the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act (H.R. 724), of which Congressman Zeldin, member of the bipartisan Animal Protection Caucus, is a proud cosponsor, to criminalize certain acts of animal cruelty. In 2010, Congress passed the Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act, which made the creation and distribution of animal crushing videos illegal. However,  more

Reps. Brindisi, Katko, Craig Announce Bipartisan Mental Health Legislation to Assist Farmers and Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Seeding Rural Resilience Act Would Help Farmers and Ranchers Address Mental Health Concerns In Rural Areas * * * Representatives Anthony Brindisi (NY-22), John Katko (NY-24), and Angie Craig (MN-02) are fighting to increase mental health care options for producers and rural communities across the country. Brindisi led a group of Democrats and Republicans to introduce the Seeding Rural Resilie  more

Reps. Nadler and Collins Introduce Bipartisan Immigration Fix for Children of Military and Civil Servants
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - The Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act aims to fix a problem in current citizenship laws affecting some children born abroad and residing with a parent serving our nation overseas * * * Today, House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) joined with House Judiciary Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-GA) to introduce H.R. 4803, the Citizenship for Children of Milit  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce +$889K in Federal Funding for Trade Adjustment Assistance Center at State University of New York Binghamton
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Help Local Companies Compete In The Global Marketplace * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $889,819.86 in federal funding for the Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (TAAC) Serving New York, New Jersey, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Binghamton. The   more

Sen. Gillibrand Visits Plattsburgh to Announce New Legislation to Invest in Rural Communities Across New York
PLATTSBURGH, New York, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - The Rebuild Rural America Act Would Give Rural Communities the Resources They Need to Invest in Comprehensive, Long-Term Development Projects * * * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today visited the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College in Plattsburgh to unveil her new legislation that would prioritize federal investment for rural communities and small   more

Sen. Grassley Issues Remarks on Repealing SALT Tax
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following floor remarks on repealing the SALT Tax: "This week Democrats are using the Congressional Review Act to force a vote on a resolution that would effectively repeal an IRS regulation aimed at preventing millionaires and billionaires from exploiting a tax loophole. "This loophole would allow top income earners to save billions of dollars in federal taxes annually. New York City hedge  more

Sen. Leahy Issues Statement on Cuba
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vermont, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Oct. 24, on Cuba: The travel section of the New York Times on Sunday, October 6, 2019, included a lengthy article about the extraordinary music of Cuba and the rich culture that has developed over many generations around the creation and performance of music in that country. The article is too long to insert into the Record, but I encourage all Senators to   more

Sen. Schumer Joins Raynor Mother to Expose Gaping Loopholes in Fed Grease Trap Regs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Following a tragic and fatal accident outside of a Rochester Tim Horton's location, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today sounded the alarm on the dangerous lack of federal safety standards related to grease traps and their lids. Grease traps, which are also known as grease interceptors, that are stored outdoors and underground present unique safety threats to workers, passersby, and especially childr  more

Sen. Schumer Reveals: Stalled Fed Guidance and Unanswered Questions on CBD Has Upstate Hemp Farmers Missing Out on Budding Industry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: On a conference call with reporters and in the midst of an industrial hemp explosion across Upstate New York--triggered by a Schumer-championed provision in the recently passed Farm Bill--U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue guidance and allow producers to fully take advantage of the popular cannabidiol (CBD) market and also protect consumers. Ev  more

Sen. Schumer Urges FDA To Investigate New Report Showing Medley Of Toxic Metals In Baby Foods
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: On the heels of a just-out report detailing the presence of toxic metals in a wide variety of baby foods and alongside a newborn and her proud parents, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer demanded new federal action by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that would force the baby food industry to address the presence of heavy metals in their products and alleviate concerns raised by parents for the health  more

Sen. Warren Questions Secretary Mnuchin About Volatility in Overnight Lending Market
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * - Fed's Intervention is Unprecedented Since the 2008 Financial Crisis - Warren Also Raises Concerns Big Banks are Citing Repo Market Fluctuations to Pressure Fed to Roll Back Post-Crisis Reforms * * * On Friday, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who also serves as Chair of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC),  more

Senate Conducted Seven Committee Hearings for Oct. 22
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Senate conducted seven committee hearings for Oct. 22: CONSOLIDATED AUDIT TRAIL OVERSIGHT Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Committee concluded an oversight hearing to examine the status of the Consolidated Audit Trail, after receiving testimony from Shelly Bohlin, FINRA CAT, LLC, Rockville, Maryland; Judy McDonald, Susquehanna International Group, LLP, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, on behalf of the CAT NMS LLC Advisory Committee; and Michael J. Simon, C  more

Sens. Cotton, Schumer Request Assessment of National Security Risks Posed By China-Owned Video-Sharing Platform TikTok
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Chuck Schumer (D-New York) late yesterday sent a letter to Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire, formally requesting that the Intelligence Community conduct an assessment of the national security risks posed by TikTok and other China-owned content platforms in the U.S., and requested a Congressional briefing on the findings. Leader Schumer and Sen  more

Sens. Gillibrand, Duckworth Call for Repeal of 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - If Left Unchecked, 2002 AUMF Could Erode Congress's Ability to Check Executive Branch's Military Power * * * U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), both members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), today announced their call on Senate leadership to repeal the outdated 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF). The 2002 AUMF was originally  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $100K in Federal Funding for Town of Arcadia in Wayne County
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Make Critical Water System Upgrades * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $100,000 in federal funding for the Town of Arcadia in Wayne County. The funding is provided through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grants program. Specifically, 24,  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $100K in Federal Funding for Town of Arcadia in Wayne County
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Make Critical Water System Upgrades * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $100,000 in federal funding for the Town of Arcadia in Wayne County. The funding is provided through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grants program. Specifically, 24,  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce +$889K in Federal Funding for Trade Adjustment Assistance Center at State University of New York Binghamton
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Help Local Companies Compete in the Global Marketplace * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $889,819.86 in federal funding for the Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (TAAC) Serving New York, New Jersey, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Binghamton. The   more

The Work of Four Western New York Veterans to Be Featured at the National Veterans Creative Arts Competition & Festival
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman Higgins & Buffalo VA Recognize Local Veteran Gold Medal Winners * * * Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) joined VA Western New York Healthcare System Executive Director Michael Swartz and Recreation Therapy Supervisor Pam Kaznowski in recognizing four Western New York veterans whose creative pieces will be featured nationally. "Alternative therapies including the creative arts provid  more