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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday November 17, 2019 ( 84 items )  

Anti-Tobacco Bill With EngelProvisions Passes House Health Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Eliot L. Engel lauded yesterday's passage of H.R. 2339, the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act, by the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee. This comprehensive legislation, authored by Congressman Frank Pallone, will help reduce adolescent use of nicotine and tobacco products. Congressman Engel worked with Congressman Pallone to add provisions that would direct the Food and Drug   more

Bill Introduced to Block Trump Administration's Rule Permitting Widespread Discrimination in Health Care
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, the Put Patients First Act will be introduced by Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA), Chris Pappas (D-NH), and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), following the Southern District of New York's decision to block the Trump Administration's attempt to refuse to provide lifesaving care on religious or "conscience" bases. This legislation will affirm the court's decision and further safeguard the health of all A  more

Brindisi Named To Powerful House Armed Services Committee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - In Big Win for Rome Lab And Upstate New York Jobs, Congressman Named To Committee Authorizing Defense Funding and Oversight of Department of Defense - Brindisi: I Will Fight to Protect This Country And Make Sure Our Armed Forces Have Access To The Best Equipment, Training, And Resources - Will Fight For Strong National Defense And Upstate New York Priorities * * * Congressman Anthony Brindi  more

Brindisi's Legislation to Increase Accessibility of VA Services for Women Veterans Passes House
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Brindisi's Bill Included in Landmark VA Reform: Deborah Sampson Act * * * * * * - Brindisi: This Bill Brings Us One Step Closer To A Modern VA Built For Modern Veterans * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi's H.R. 2972 passed the House of Representatives as part of the landmark U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reform package The Deborah Sampson Act. Brindisi's bill statutorily require  more

Collins, King Back Bill to Support and Expand Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan legislation also cosponsored by senators from six east coast states currently participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) * * * U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today joined a number of their colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to support and expand programs such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a c  more

Committee Advances Velazquez Bill to Stop Predatory Small Business Loans
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: The House Financial Services Committee has approved legislation authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) that would end a predatory commercial lending practice. The bill, H.R. 3490, the "Small Business Lending Fairness Act," would amend the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) to restrict the use of predatory contract clauses called "confessions of judgment," which are often used in small business loans. A   more

Delgado Announces Support for Bipartisan Legislation to Address Agricultural Workforce Shortage Plaguing Farmers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Historic Farm Workforce Modernization Act Would Make Critical Modernizations to the H-2A Program to Ensure Farms in NY-19 Can Access Needed Employees * * * Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced support for the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act, legislation that would ensure upstate New York farmers can access the employees they need through reforms and expansion of   more

Engel Authored 'Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act' Clears Major Hurdle
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Legislation authored by Congressman Eliot L. Engel, the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, H.R. 4995, passed the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee today with bipartisan support. "Our nation is in the midst of a maternal health crisis and it's incumbent upon us to act," Congressman Engel said. "More mothers, especially those of color, are dying while giving birth or from pregnancy-related complic  more

Gillibrand Announces New Legislation to Finally Stop Polluters From Contaminating New York Waterways With Toxic Levels of PFAS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - There is Currently No Limit to How Much PFAS Polluters Can Release Into the Environment; Gillibrand's New Legislation Would Help Stop PFAS Contamination at the Source * * * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced her new legislation to finally stop manufacturers and other polluters from contaminating New York waterways with toxic levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).  more

Gillibrand Introduces Landmark Legislation to Restore Congress Role Over Nation's War Powers, Finally Put an End to Forever Wars
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - A New Report Reveals that Since Military Interventions Began in 2001, an Estimated 27,000 American and Allied Lives Have Been Lost -- With A Total Human Toll of Over Half a Million Lives -- and that the Costs for War for the United States Will Reach an Estimated $6.4 Trillion; Gillibrand: After Nearly Two Decades of War with No Clear End in Sight, Congress Must Finally Show Leadership in U.S.  more

House Passes Deborah Sampson Act, Including Rep. Delgado's Bill to Improve Benefits for Underserved Veterans
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: In honor of Veterans Day, this evening, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Delgado-backed Deborah Sampson Act, comprehensive legislation to address the medical care of women veterans. This legislation would increase the number of gender-specific providers in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities, enhance privacy for women veterans within VA facilities, establish the Office of Women's H  more

House Passes Rep. Velazquez Export Proposal
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) that would help companies operating in Puerto Rico and the other U.S. territories to export their products abroad. Velazquez's legislation, the Office of Territorial Exporting Act, passed as part of H.R. 4863, House Democrats' larger bill to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank. "Following Hurricane Ma  more

House Votes 423-0 to Pass Bipartisan Delgado Bill to Extend Federal Contracting Preference to Veteran Families
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: This afternoon, Representative Antonio Delgado's (NY-19) bipartisan legislation to support veteran families passed the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously. Rep. Delgado's bill, H.R. 499: The Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act, would provide the surviving spouse of a service-disabled veteran with federal contracting preference as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business  more

Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Block Trump Administration's Rule Permitting Widespread Discrimination in Health Care
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Bob Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee that sets national health policy, and Cory Booker joined a group of colleagues, led by Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), in introducing legislation that would codify into law the recent Southern District of New York decision blocking the Trump Administration's attempt to allow doctors to refuse lifesaving care on religious or "consc  more

Murphy, Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support and Expand Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan Legislation is Cosponsored by Senators From Six States Currently Participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) * * * U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and a number of their colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to support and expand programs such as the Regional Green  more

On Veterans Day, Rep. Delgado Presents New American Flag to Village of Franklin
FRANKLIN, New York, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Delgado Delivers Flag Flown Over the U.S. Capitol For Village of Franklin Park * * * On Veterans Day, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) joined a community ceremony to present the Village of Franklin with a new American flag. "For generations, our veterans have marched under this flag and defended our freedom, democracy, and our American values." Delgado continued, "I was honored   more

Purple Heart Mystery Solved: With Help of Western New York Community, Higgins Identifies Family of Purple Heart Recipient Corporal Henry Mazurkiewicz
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Higgins Presents Purple Heart Certificate from 1944 & Purple Heart Medal to the WWII POW's Family * * * Several months ago, the United States Postal Service reached out to the office of Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) after discovering original Purple Heart documents from 1944. They sought to make sure that the official documents were safely returned to the relatives of Corporal Henry Mazurkiew  more

Rep. Brindisi Announces Plan That Targets Spectrum's Rising Rates and Their Overall Biz Practices
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Brindisi Unveils New Plan to Try And Counter Continuous Spectrum Price Hikes; Congressman Will Advocate to Attach to Must-Pass Fed Funding Bill, Forcing Company to Fight to Remove It - Plan Would Mandate FCC Act Within 180 Days of Bill Passing & Propose Consequences for Cable & Internet Companies Fined by States, Just Like Spectrum Was * * * Armed with a plan in-hand to tackle Spectrum Cable  more

Rep. Castor Issues Statement on President Trump's Attack on Clean Air, Water Protections
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, issued the following statement: On Monday, the New York Times reported that the Trump administration will try to significantly limit the science used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to write public health rules, effectively making it more difficult for the agency to enact new clean air and water protections. "The Trump administration is once again putting the profits of   more

Rep. Delgado Discusses Access to Rural Health Care, Cost of Prescription Drugs at Kingston Family Health Center
KINGSTON, New York, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) toured the Kingston Family Health Center, a federally-qualified health center that provides primary, behavioral health, and dental care to low-income patients in the Mid-Hudson region. In addition to these services, Rep. Delgado heard about the health center's work to address the opioid crisis locally as well as its rural health residency program to b  more

Rep. Delgado Honors Veterans at Sullivan County Veterans Day Service
ELDRED, New York, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman joins Tusten-Highland Lumberland VFW Post and Sylvan-Liebla American Legion * * * Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) joined in the Veterans Day service with the Tusten-Highland Lumberland VFW Post and Sylvan-Liebla American Legion honoring veterans in Sullivan County. At the event, Delgado said, "the service of our veterans is entirely selfless, the kind where brave men   more

Rep. Delgado Joins Grand Opening of STRIDE Health & Recreation Education Center for Wounded Warriors
WEST SAND LAKE, New York, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) joined elected officials and members of the community for the grand opening of the STRIDE Health & Recreation Education (SHARE) center on Veterans Day. SHARE is an adaptive sports and fitness community center for wounded warriors, individuals with disabilities, and young people serving Rensselaer County. The center has new features including a wounded   more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act: "This year, the House of Representatives has actively reasserted its constitutional war powers in ways that it hasn't in years past and has sought to limit President Trump's ability to conduct dangerous unauthorized military actions. "As negotiations on the National Defense Authorization Act continue, I remain committ  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on Resignation of Bolivian President Morales
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the resignation of Bolivian President Evo Morales: "The Bolivian people deserve a peaceful and democratic transition led by civilian institutions. And above all, they deserve a future free of violence. "I commend the Organization of American States (OAS) for its thorough audit of the country's flawed presidential election and its call for new elections. Mov  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on Resignation of Bolivian President Morales
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Evo Morales's resignation as President of Bolivia and the next steps for the country's electoral process: "The Bolivian people deserve a peaceful and democratic transition led by civilian institutions. And above all, they deserve a future free of violence. "I commend the Organization of American States (OAS) for its thorough audit of the country's flawed presi  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on Supreme Court Permitting Sandy Hook Parents Lawsuit Against Gun Manufacturer
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision to allow the parents of children killed in the Sandy Hook massacre to sue Remington Arms in Remington Arms Co. vs. Soto: "Ever since that awful day in 2012, the parents of Sandy Hook Elementary have not received the justice they so desperately deserve. "But now, with the Supreme Court's decision to allow the Sandy Hook parents' lawsuit against the Remington Arms Company t  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on Trump-Erdogan Meeting
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on President Trump's White House meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan: "Trump's meeting with Erdogan let Turkey off the hook for invading Syria, causing a mass exodus of Kurds, and purchasing the S-400 missile system from Russia. "This meeting was a mistake from start to finish. "It should never have happened." Last week, Chairman Engel and 16  more

Rep. Engel Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Trump to Rescind White House Invitation to Turkey's Erdogan
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today led House members in pressing President Trump to rescind his invitation to Turkish President Erdogan to visit the White House. In a letter, the members underscored that Erdogan's bloody campaign in Syria has destabilized the region and endangered U.S. national security. "  more

Rep. Engel Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Trump to Rescind White House Invitation to Turkey's Erdogan
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today led House members in pressing President Trump to rescind his invitation to Turkish President Erdogan to visit the White House. In a letter, the members underscored that Erdogan's bloody campaign in Syria has destabilized the region and endangered U.S. national security. "President Erdogan's decision to invade northern Syri  more

Rep. Espaillat, New York Advocates Stand in Solidarity to Protect DACA Recipients, Immigrant Families
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) was joined by Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer, the Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights (NMCIR) and immigrant advocates during a press conference held earlier today at his Washington Heights district office in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients in DHS v. Regents of California, which is scheduled for argu  more

Rep. Higgins Issues Statement on Death of Rev. Monsignor Gallagher
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following statement on the death of Rev. Monsignor Bill Gallagher: "Monsignor Bill Gallagher lived a life of service to his country in the United States Army, to his Western New York community, and to his beloved church. "With Monsignor Gallagher, you always knew where he stood, and he, without question, stood with the people. "He was a man of acceptance and peace, starting each of his masses with the words "you are welcome h  more

Rep. Katko Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize VA Appeals Process for CNY Veterans
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today applauded passage of the bipartisan VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act, legislation he introduced earlier this year with U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham (D, SC-1) to modernize the VA appeals process for Central New York veterans. This measure passed the House yesterday evening. The legislation would require the Board of Veterans' Appeals to allow veterans with pending appeals to ap  more

Rep. Lowey Issues Statement on Violence in Hong Kong
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, chair of the House Appropriations subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, issued the following statement on the increased aggression and violence in Hong Kong: "I am deeply concerned about the escalating violence in Hong Kong as protests continue. After a protester was shot by police, the Trump Administration's silence is deafening. "The world is watching. The House of Representatives already passed H.R. 3289 to promote human rights and  more

Rep. Lowey Re-Introduces Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - More than 50% of America's 566 Refuges Allow Trapping - Bill Would End the Use of Inhumane Traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System * * * Today, Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, re-introduced the Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act, which would prohibit the use of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System. "B  more

Rep. Maloney Announces $375,000 in Grants to Fight Substance Abuse in Hudson Valley
NEWBURGH, New York, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) announced the Department of Health and Human Services is awarding the Council on Addiction Prevention and Education of Dutchess County, the Prevention Council of Putnam, and the Tri-County Community Partnership in Orange County $125,000 grants through the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. The grant funds will be used to support programs fighting   more

Rep. Maloney Celebrates Women's Museum Bill Passage in Committee on House Administration
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan bill with close to 300 co-sponsors is one step closer to House floor vote * * * Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), lead sponsor of H.R. 1980, the Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act today celebrated the unanimous passage of the legislation out of the Committee on House Administration. The bill next heads to the House floor. Rep. Maloney introduced the bill on March 28, 201  more

Rep. Maloney Issues Statement on Committee Passage of Resolution on ERA Ratification
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee passage a resolution (H.J.Res. 79) removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment: "Thanks to incredible ERA advocates in Virginia, less than one year after Republicans blocked the state's ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment by one vote, a new pro-ERA majority has been elected to the state legislature. "This all but guarantees that Virgin  more

Rep. Maloney Issues Statement on Recognition of Work to Help Non-Profits
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement: Following the release of City & State's The 2019 Nonprofit Power 100, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), named 47 on the list in recognition of her work on her Nonprofit Relief Act of 2019, to undo damage caused by the 2017 Tax Act, released the following statement. "It is an honor to be included on this list of such amazing leaders in the nonprofit world. I was proud to introduce the Nonprofit Relief   more

Rep. Maloney Issues Statement on Veterans Day
NEWBURGH, New York, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement in observance of Veterans Day: "Today we honor all those who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedoms. "My father was a proud veteran who instilled in me a reverence for our military and taught me to always honor the brave men and women who fought to defend our flag. "I bring this respect for our veterans with me every day to Washington, and work to serve those who served us. "Thank  more

Rep. Maloney Praises Supreme Court Decision to Allow Case Against Newtown Gun Manufacturer to Proceed
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), author of seven different gun safety bills and member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, today released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled that a case against the manufacturer of the gun used in the Sandy Hook shooting could move forward. "I think we can all agree that the survivors of and the families of victims of the Sandy Hook  more

Rep. Maloney Questions First Witnesses in Impeachment Open Hearings
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) questioned William Taylor, Acting Ambassador to Ukraine, and George Kent, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, two witnesses subpoenaed by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the committee's first public hearings on the impeachment inquiry. A clip of Rep. Maloney's line of questioning and a full transcri  more

Rep. Maloney Questions Former U.S. Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch in Impeachment Open Hearings
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) questioned Marie Yovanovitch, former United States Ambassador to Ukraine. Ambassador Yovanovitch is the third witness to testify before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the committee's public hearings on the impeachment inquiry. A clip of Rep. Maloney's line of questioning and a full transcript is below: http://www.twitter.com/RepSean  more

Rep. Meeks Issues Statement on La Saline Massacre Anniversary
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement regarding the anniversary of the La Saline Massacre: "On this day one year ago, armed gangs in Haiti committed unspeakable atrocities, killing at least 71 Haitians and injuring countless more. "Homes were destroyed, families were displaced, and women and children were abused throughout the four-day period known as La Saline Massacre. "The anniversary  more

Rep. Morelle Issues Floor Remarks Marking One-year Anniversary of Being Sworn Into Office
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks marking his one-year anniversary of being sworn into office: In his remarks, Rep. Morelle highlighted accomplishments of the past year and committed to continuing the progress moving forward. "One year ago today, I took the oath of office and was sworn in as a member of the United States House of Representatives. "It is truly the honor of a lifetime to represent New York's 25th District, and I am gratef  more

Rep. Nadler Issues Statement at Hearing Examining Use of 'Snap' Removals to Circumvent Forum Defendant Rule
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement at the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet hearing entitled "Examining the Use of 'Snap' Removals to Circumvent the Forum Defendant Rule": "Corporate defendants have long sought to remove cases based on state law to federal court, believing that the expense and complexity of federal court offers those businesses advantages over less  more

Rep. Nadler Issues Statement at Hearing on Administration of Bail by State, Federal Courts
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement at the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security hearing entitled "The Administration of Bail by State and Federal Courts: A Call for Reform": "On any given day, six out of ten people in federal and state jails, accounting for nearly half a million people, are incarcerated awaiting trial. These are members of our community who are still innocent   more

Rep. Nadler Issues Statement at Markup of Equal Rights Amendment Ratification
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement at the markup of a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 79) that would remove the deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment: "H.J. Res. 79, introduced by Representative Jackie Speier with 217 co-sponsors, would ensure that the Equal Rights Amendment, or "ERA," can become part of our Constitution if and when a sufficient number of states ratify it. Specifi  more

Rep. Nadler Issues Statement on SCOTUS Oral Arguments on DACA
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the Trump administration's attempt to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals initiative: "Two years ago, the Trump Administration decided to end DACA, threatening to upend the lives of 800,000 Dreamers who are working lawfully, attending school, and planning their lives without the constant threat of deportation. "Thankfully, multiple federal   more

Rep. Nadler: House Judiciary Committee Passes Resolution Removing Ratification Deadline for ERA
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, the House Judiciary Committee successfully marked-up H.J.Res. 79, a joint resolution which would clear the path for ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and enshrine equality for both sexes into the U.S. Constitution.Following the election results in Virginia, which changed the makeup of the state legislature and improved the prospects for Virginia to become the thirty-eighth and final state   more

Rep. Nadler: House Judiciary Committee Passes Resolution Removing Ratification Deadline for the ERA
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- 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.J.Res. 79, a joint resolution which would clear the path for ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and enshrine equality for both sexes into the U.S. Constitution. Following the election results in Virginia, which changed the makeup of the state legislature and improved the prospects for Virginia   more

Rep. Reed Honored for Bipartisan Work in Washington by Leon Panetta
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Tom Reed accepted an award from the Leon Panetta Institute this weekend honoring his years of public service and bipartisan spirit while representing both the American people and his own constituents. Panetta is an American politician who has served in several different public offices, including the Secretary of Defense, Director of the CIA, White House Chief of Staff, Director of the Office of Management  more

Rep. Reed: Problem Solvers Caucus Statement on USMCA
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Earlier today, Thursday, November 14, 2019, the Problem Solvers Caucus formally supported the following position: "For the good of the American people, and a strong economy, the Problem Solvers Caucus believes both sides of the aisle should find a way to unite together behind passage of USMCA. "We applaud the bipartisan efforts of both Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on t  more

Rep. Rose Passes Legislation to Make VA Facilities Work for Women Veterans
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman's legislation directs VA to retrofit facilities and ensure proper staffing for women's healthcare needs * * * Congressman Max Rose, an Army combat veteran, passed his Breaking Barriers for Women Veterans Act through the House of Representatives last night. This legislation, which was included in a larger package of proposals meant to improve care for women veterans, will require the Depar  more

Rep. Stefanik Announces USDA Rural Community Facilities Funding for Town of Clayton
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan totaling $2,734,000 to be awarded to Cerow Arena, an existing community center in the town of Clayton. The funding will be used to fund a 12,500 square foot addition and improve building accessibility, office space, and provide upgrades for the facility to maintain its Red Cross Shelter Certification. "I am e  more

Rep. Stefanik Delivers Much Needed Clarity to Job Training Program for Departing Service Members
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that her efforts to enhance opportunities for departing service members through the SkillBridge program have been successful. The U.S. Department of Labor released an opinion letter clarifying that employers providing meaningful on-the-job training to active duty service members through the SkillBridge program are not subject to various employment laws. Congressw  more

Rep. Tonko Cheers Local Impact in Vote to Reauthorize Export-Import Bank
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Federal bank has supported $337 million in Capital Region business exports since 2015 reauthorization * * * Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted today to pass H.R. 4863, the United States Export Finance Agency Act, legislation that would reauthorize the U.S. Export-Import (EXIM) Bank. EXIM has provided financial backing and support numerous Capital Region businesses, helping connect to new buyers ove  more

Rep. Tonko Heralds 73K in Science Awards to Capital Region
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - NSF Awards will fund research to investigate Earth's material properties and defects * * * Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and Union College science grants totaling $73,145.00. Both awards fund interdisciplinary research seeking to measure rock and mineral defects to better understand Ea  more

Rep. Velazquez Issues Statement at Hearing on Technology Impact on Small Business
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement at a hearing entitled "A Fair Playing Field? Investigating Big Tech's Impact on Small Business": "I would like to start by thanking all our witnesses for coming to the table today to participate in this hearing, including those that traveled. And in particular, I want to thank Amazon and Google for deciding to appear today. I know this was not an easy deci  more

Rep. Velazquez Issues Statement at Hearing on Upskilling Medical Workforce
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement at a hearing entitled "Upskilling the Medical Workforce: Opportunities in Health Innovation": "On this committee we are focused on ensuring that cities and towns across the Country have a vibrant and growing Main Street. Small firms, with their innovations and character, create jobs that lead to healthy and sustainable local economies. "As we all know, an  more

Rep. Velazquez Issues Statement on Puerto Rico Civil Code, Election Systems
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following statement regarding the legislation being considered in Puerto Rico that would alter the Island's Civil Code and modify its electoral processes: "These are bad pieces of legislation and the legislature should reject them. If they pass, the Governor should veto them. "The measures to change the Island's Civil Code would constitute an enormous step backward for the women of Puerto Rico and our LGBTQ communities. The  more

Rep. Velazquez Targets New Technology as Tool to Empower Small Medical Practices
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: Today, the House Small Business Committee under Chairwoman Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) held a hearing focused on ensuring that the medical workforce has the training necessary to take advantage of emerging medical technologies. In recent years, new technologies like virtual reality, telehealth, and electronic health records have appeared as a potential solu  more

Rep. Velazquez: House Passes Five Committee Bills Focused on Veteran Entrepreneurship
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: Today, the House passed a set of bipartisan bills to enhance entrepreneurial opportunities for military veterans. The bills improve and update several SBA programs meant to facilitate veteran entrepreneurship. "The brave men and women who sacrifice so much to protect their country deserve every opportunity to continue their great contribution by start  more

Rep. Zeldin Issues Op-Ed on Driving Federal Tax Dollars Back to Long Island
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following op-ed on driving federal tax dollars back to Long Island: Every April 15th and every other day of the year, Long Islanders in some way open their wallets to cut an ever-growing check to Uncle Sam. While driving down taxes and the cost of living is always a foremost priority, we must ensure these hard-earned federal tax dollars go towards priorities important to New Yorkers and back into our communities. During my first te  more

Rep. Zeldin Issues Statement After Rep. King Announced Not to Seek Reelection in 2020
PATCHOGUE, New York, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following statement after Congressman Peter King, R-New York, announced not to seek reelection in 2020: "For 14 terms, Congressman King has served his country and community in Congress, protecting our national security, including his time as Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, and securing massive victories on behalf of New Yorkers, including the Zadroga Act, 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, and SuperStorm Sandy r  more

Reps. Engel, Maloney Issue Statement on State Department IG Report
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement with Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, acting chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, on the release of a State Department Inspector General's report on the Trump administration's mistreatment of career department employees: "The Trump Administration does not have the right to attack career employees who dedicate their lives to our nation-  more

Reps. Engel, Maloney Issue Statement on Watchdog Report of Trump Administration Abuse of Career Public Servants
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, and Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, acting chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following joint statement on the release of a State Department Inspector General report on the Trump administration's mistreatment of career department employees: "The Trump Administration does not have the right to attack career employees who dedicate their lives to our nation--especially not as pa  more

Reps. Nadler, Bass Issue Statement on Saugus High School Shooting
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following joint statement with Rep. Karen Bass, D-California, chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security, on the shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California: "With the tragic shooting today at Saugus High School, the nation mourns yet another senseless act of violence, heartbreaking loss of life and horrific attack on students simply trying   more

Reps. Nadler, Lofgren Issue Statement on USCIS Proposal to Increase Process Fees for Citizenship, Asylum Seekers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, and Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following joint statement: On Friday, the Trump Administration released a proposed rule, announcing a 21 percent increase in fees associated with the processing of requests for immigration benefits by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The proposed fee schedule includes--for the first time ever--a fee for asylum applicants who are seeking humanitarian protection in the United S  more

Reps. Nadler, Maloney Issue Statement Condemning Attacks on Intelligence Community Whistleblower
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following joint statement with Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, acting chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, condemning attacks on the intelligence community whistleblower: "The President is leading, with the help of Republican allies in Congress, a shameful effort to threaten, intimidate, and retaliate against the brave individual who simply rang the initial alarm. W  more

Reps. Pappas, Lee, Sen. Murray Introduce Bill Blocking Trump Administration's Rule Permitting Discrimination in Health Care
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Today, the Put Patients First Act was introduced by Representatives Chris Pappas (D-NH), Barbara Lee (D-CA), and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), following the Southern District of New York's decision to block the Trump Administration's attempt to allow health care providers to refuse lifesaving care on a religious or "conscience" basis. This legislation will affirm that court's decision and further safegu  more

Reps. Rose, Harder Introduce Ban Corporate PACs Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Corporate PACs spent over $400 million on federal elections in the 2018--more than any other type of PAC * * * Continuing efforts to root out corruption in Washington, Congressmen Max Rose (NY-11) and Josh Harder (CA-10) introduced the Ban Corporate PACs Act today that would ban corporate political action committees (PACs). In the 2018 election cycle, 1,732 corporate PACs gave more than $400 million   more

Schumer Reveals: Department of Justice is Failing to Implement Law Giving NYC & LI Preschools & Afterschool Programs Special Access to FBI Background Checks to Screen for Sex Offenders & Other Transgressors Before Hiring
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - DOJ Has Failed To Implement Program Senator Passed Into Law In 2018 That Provides Orgs That Serve Vulnerable Populations With Critical FBI Background Check Info; More Than 30K Sex Offenders Reside In New York - Schumer Says Protecting Kids, Elderly & Disabled From Physical, Mental Or Sexual Abuse Must Be A DOJ Objective; Makes Public Push To Get DOJ Moving - Schumer To DOJ: What The Heck Is  more

Schumer Reveals: Vital Farm Program is Treating Upstate NY Farmers Unfairly, Stripping Sorely-needed Funding to Recover From Current Trade Climate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Schumer Calls on USDA for Parity and to Give NY Farmers the Assistance They Need & Deserve ASAP * * * U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today released a report detailing how the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Market Facilitation Program (MFP) has treated Upstate farmers unfairly--and launched a new effort to restore parity to the system. The MFP is designed to reimburse the farms tha  more

Sen. Hassan, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support and Expand Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan Legislation is Cosponsored by Senators From Six States Currently Participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) * * * Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today led a number of her colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to support and expand programs such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a collaborative effort across the states of Connecticut, D  more

Sen. Schumer Issues Statement on Groundbreaking of Food Business Incubator in Rochester
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement regarding the groundbreaking of the Rochester Downtown Development Corporation's food business incubator the Commissary Downtown Kitchen Incubator, which will be located in Rochester's Sibley Building: "Thanks to the key ingredient I was proud to secure--a nearly $1 million federal grant--and the tremendous work of the Rochester Downtown Development Corporation, Rochester's new Commissary Kitchen Incubato  more

Sen. Schumer Reveals: Critical Fed Report on School Bus Safety That Studies New Tech-like Stop Sign Cams on Bus Side-sits Parked in Fed Bureaucracy
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - With +2.3m NY Kids Riding Each Day, Senator Demands Feds Release Report, Implement Any Needed Actions & Create Fund to Help Districts Purchase Cams That Can Protect Li Kids * * * Noting that in just one day of enforcement across New York dubbed "Operation Safe Stop Education and Enforcement Day," over 600 motorists were cited for illegally passing a stopped school bus and the roughly 200 il  more

Sen. Shaheen, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support and Expand Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan Legislation is Cosponsored by Senators From Six States Currently Participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) * * * Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today introduced with a number of her colleagues bipartisan legislation to support and expand programs such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a collaborative effort across the states of Connecticut, De  more

Senate Banking Committee Sets Hearing on Treasury, HUD Nominations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee issued the following hearing information: Nomination Hearing at 538 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10 a.m. on Nov. 20: The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs will meet in Executive Session to consider S. 2877, the "Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019." Following the EXECUTIVE SESSION, the Committee will meet in OPEN SESSION to conduct a hearing on the following nominations:   more

Senate Judiciary Committee Sets Executive Business Meeting
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following hearing information: Executive Business Meeting at 226 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10 a.m. on Nov. 14: Agenda: I. Nominees * Patrick J. Bumatay, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit * Lawrence VanDyke, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit * Philip M. Halpern, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York * Bernard Maurice Jones II, to be United   more

Sens. Cantwell, Murray Introduce New Legislation to Block Trump Administration Rule Permitting Widespread Discrimination in Health Care
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * - New bill will block harmful rule from President Trump allowing health practitioners to withhold health care based on their own personal beliefs, regardless of the needs of the patient * * * Yesterday, U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Patty Murray, the top Democrat on the Senate health committee, introduced the Put Patients First Act fol  more

Sens. Collins, King Back Bill to Support and Expand Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan legislation also cosponsored by senators from six east coast states currently participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) * * * Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today joined a number of their colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to support and expand programs such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RG  more

Sens. Murray, Cantwell Introduce New Legislation to Block Trump-Pence Administration Rule Permitting Widespread Discrimination in Health Care
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * - New bill, led by Senator Murray, will block harmful rule from President Trump allowing health practitioners to withhold health care based on their own personal beliefs, regardless of the needs of the patient * * * U.S. Senator Patty Murray, the top Democrat on the Senate health committee, and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, introduced the Put Patients Fir  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1.2 Million in Federal Head Start Funding for Family Services of Westchester
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Support Early Childhood Education and Care Services for Low-Income Children in Westchester County * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,203,454 in federal funding for the Head Start program at Family Services Of Westchester, Inc. The federal funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Heal  more

State Department Defers on Designating White Nationalist Groups as Terrorist Organizations--Rose Responds
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman led a group of 40 Members of Congress in calling for answers, action from State Dept. * * * Congressman Max Rose, who led 40 Members of Congress in calling on the State Department to designate qualifying violent white nationalist extremist groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO), issued the following statement on the State Department's response in which it deferred committing to f  more