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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday December 22, 2019 ( 129 items )  

Amid Battles in DC, Suozzi's Bipartisan Legislation to Restore SALT Deduction Passes US House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - The Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act receives bipartisan support, including Republican yes votes * * * The United States House of Representatives passed Congressman Tom Suozzi's (NY-03) legislation to restore tax fairness to families on Long Island and across the United States. Suozzi's colleagues from Long Island Congressman Peter King (NY-02), Congresswoman Kathleen Rice (N  more

Amidst the Battles in DC, Suozzi's Bipartisan Bill to Restore SALT Deduction to Get Vote
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Legislation, which is expected to be voted on as early as this week, will restore tax fairness for New York and Long Island * * * This week, the United States House of Representatives is expected to vote on bipartisan legislation, led by Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens), which would provide immediate tax relief for his constituents. Suozzi's colleagues from Long Island Congressman   more

Brown, Menendez Lead Letter Asking JPMorgan Chase to Remember Its Own History When Responding to Abhorrent Racial Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Five Senators Call on CEO Jamie Dimon to Demonstrate Commitment Through Action * * * U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), led a letter with Sens. Cortez-Masto (D-NV), Warren (D-MA), and Van Hollen (D-MD), demandi  more

Chairman Nadler Files Judiciary Committee Impeachment Report Ahead of House Vote on Impeachment Articles
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - House Judiciary Committee produces report of the evidentiary and legal basis for charging President Trump with two articles of impeachment for committing 'high Crimes and Misdemeanors' * * * Late yesterday, House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) filed the Committee's report accompanying two articles of impeachment charging President Donald J. T  more

Cotton, Colleagues: China Shouldn't Lead World Intellectual Property Organization
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Chuck Schumer (D-New York), along with Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-California) and Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin), sent a letter urging the president to strongly oppose China's efforts to lead the World Intellectual Property Organization at the United Nations. In the letter, the lawmakers write that China's persistent violations of intellectual property protections--as  more

Following His Push, Schumer Announces $2 Million for FDA in Spending Package to Carry Out CBD Regulatory Activities
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Provision, Set to Pass This Week, Also Requires FDA Report to Congress on Progress and Misrepresentation of Hemp Products Currently on the Market * * * U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced, following his major effort, the successful inclusion of $2 million in the soon-to-pass bipartisan omnibus spending package for Fiscal Year 2020 for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to continue  more

Following Renegotiation That Strengthened Worker Protections, Removed Drug Company Carveout, Rose to Support Updated USMCA
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman called for changes to be made to original USMCA, new deal was announced last week with bipartisan support * * * Congressman Max Rose, who previously called for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to be renegotiated to strengthen worker protections and eliminate carveouts that benefited big drug companies, issued the following statement announcing his support for the updated   more

Following Their Push, Schumer, Gillibrand Secure $547 Million in Federal Crime Prevention Funding in Just-Passed Bipartisan Spending Packing
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced they secured $547 million for the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program in the just-passed, bipartisan omnibus spending package for Fiscal Year 2020. This program provides funding to states and local governments to support a ra  more

Foreign Affairs Committee Unanimously Passes Zeldin Legislation to Combat Foreign Fighters, Violence in UN-Funded Palestinian Authority Led Education
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Legislation introduced by Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, the Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act (H.R. 630) and Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Educaiton Act (H.R. 2343), unanimously passed the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. The Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act (H.R. 630) establishes in  more

Gillibrand Calls on Congress to Help Fix Aging Infrastructure, Prevent Dam Failures
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - There Are Currently Dozens of High Hazard Potential Dams in New York that Could Breach and Cause Life-Threating Flooding to Homes and Businesses * * * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, called on Congress to immediately begin addressing aging dam infrastructure in New York and across the country. This comes following a recent report that  more

Gillibrand, Schumer Announce Bipartisan Spending Bill Includes Funding to for Schools on Federal Land
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Schumer, Gillibrand Announce, Following Their Relentless Advocacy & The Administration's Previous Plan To Cut Vital Funding to NY schools, Bipartisan Spending Bill Includes +$1.4B in Impact Aid Funding--A $40 Million Increase--To Provide Critical Resources For Schools On Federal Land, Including Those Near West Point, Fort Drum & Native American Lands - Admin's Original Budget Proposal Would   more

Gillibrand, Schumer Announce That Following Their Push, Adirondack Mountain Renamed After New York Suffragist Inez Milholland
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Labor Lawyer and Civil Rights Advocate, Milholland Championed Women's Right to Vote * * * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced that following their push, an Adirondack mountain will be renamed after New York suffragist, Inez Milholland. Milholland was an attorney, social reformer, and central leader of the suffragists movement. Her wor  more

House Avoids Shutdown, Passes Funding Legislation That Includes Delgado's Priorities for Upstate Communities
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Following Delgado Push, Bipartisan Legislative Package Funds Rural Broadband ReConnect Program * * * U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) voted to pass bipartisan legislation this week that includes strategic investments in the economic health of upstate New York communities. The legislation incorporated many of Delgado's priorities including support for rural broadband, opioid treatmen  more

House Oversight & Reform Committee Sets Business Meeting
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The House Oversight and Reform Committee issued the following hearing information: Business meeting at 2154 Rayburn House Office Building at 9:00 a.m. on Dec. 19: TEXT OF LEGISLATION: * H.R. 2575, The AI in Government Act of 2019 * H.R. 3830, The taxpayers Right-To-Know Act * H.R. 3883, The Restore the Partnership Act- ANS OFFERED BY MRS. CAROLYN B. MALONEY OF NEW YORK * H.R. 3941, the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Authorization Act- ANS OFFERED BY  more

House Passes Rose-backed Bill to Restore SALT Deduction, Provide Relief for Staten Island, S. Brooklyn Homeowners
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Max Rose voted to provide critical relief to Staten Island and South Brooklyn homeowners and restore the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction. The Republican-passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 capped the SALT deduction for federal taxes at $10,000 per household. Rose, an original co-sponsor of the bipartisan Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act of 2019, has previously called on Con  more

House to Consider Domestic Priorities and International Assistance Appropriations Minibus This Week
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: In advance of Floor consideration this week, the House Appropriations Committee released a division-by-division summary of a domestic priorities and international assistance appropriations minibus of eight fiscal year 2020 appropriations bills. The House is expected to consider the legislation, H.R. 1865, on Tuesday, December 17. The domestic priorities an  more

House to Consider National Security Appropriations Minibus This Week
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: In advance of Floor consideration this week, the House Appropriations Committee released a division-by-division summary of a national security appropriations minibus of four fiscal year 2020 appropriations bills. The House is expected to consider the legislation, H.R. 1158, on Tuesday, December 17. The national security appropriations minibus reflects conf  more

Lowey and Gun Violence Prevention Advocates Celebrate Historic Federal Investment in Life Saving Research
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Chairwoman Lowey secured $25M for firearm injury and mortality prevention research for the first time in more than 20 years. * * * Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that the spending bill that funds the federal government through September 2020 includes $25 million in federal funding - $12.5 million for the National I  more

Lowey Announces Relaunch of Congressional Afterschool Caucus, Named Democratic Co-Chair
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced the relaunch of the Congressional Afterschool Caucus, of which she will serve as the Democratic Co-Chair, for the 116th Congress. The bipartisan caucus raises awareness of the importance of afterschool programs and advocates for vital resources that promote quality programming in New York and across   more

Menendez, Brown Lead Colleagues in Asking JPMorgan Chase to Remember Its Own History When Responding to 'Abhorrent' Racial Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Senators Call on CEO Jamie Dimon to Demonstrate Commitment through Action * * * U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), and Senate Banking Committee's Ranking Member, Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) were joined by Senators Catherine Cortez-Masto (D-Nev.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), demanding answers from JPMorgan Chase for their continued patterns of racial discrimi  more

Nadler & Lofgren Send Letter Warning DHS of Improper Training Materials Related to Safe-Third Country Agreement With Guatemala
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Chair Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf regarding the Trump Administration's recent "Safe Third Country Agreement" with Guatemala. The letter follows the publication of training materials that are improper  more

Nadler & Lofgren Send Letter Warning DHS of Improper Training Materials Related to Safe-Third Country Agreement With Guatemala
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Chair Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf regarding the Trump Administration's recent "Safe Third Country Agreement" with Guatemala. The letter follows the publication of training materials that are improper and could lead to the unlawful deportation  more

Nadler & Pallone Raise Concerns Over T-Mobile/Sprint Merger Approval Process Change of Merger Order Analysis and Ex Parte Filings Particularly Troubling
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) sent a letter (https://judiciaryforms.house.gov/components/redirect/r.aspx?ID=501-9210) to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai concerning the troubling lack of transparency, and an apparent lack of appropriate process, leading up to the FCC's approval of the T  more

Rep. Brindisi Announces Public Assistance From FEMA for New York Communities Following Floods
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Following Brindisi Push, FEMA Releases Public Assistance * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted public assistance funds for Herkimer, Chenango, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Oswego, and Tioga counties. This declaration allows for the release of federal funds to help the communities devastated by the October 31st flooding. "Our communi  more

Rep. Brindisi Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following statement on articles of impeachment against President Trump: "President Trump is my President too. I've always said I would work with him to get things done, as I have demonstrated. President Trump signed my first bill into law to extend key housing and transportation programs to our nation's veterans who need them. I worked together with the President to push a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico. Soon he will si  more

Rep. Brindisi Joins Sherrill Manufacturing and Announces Next Steps on SPOONSS Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Brindisi's Made-in-America Legislation to Create Jobs in Central New York Included in Final National Defense Authorization Act And Passed House - Brindisi Outlines Plan to Securing More Jobs at Central New York Factory * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi visited Sherrill Manufacturing to talk with workers and announce next steps for the Support Procurement of our Nation's Stainless Steel Act   more

Rep. Delgado Issues Floor Remarks on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19), a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, spoke on the House floor to call for bipartisan support on the USMCA, the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. Rep. Delgado's remarks discuss the importance of the USMCA to small farms upstate and highlights improved labor enforcement provisions secured in the final agreement. "My district, New York's 1  more

Rep. Delgado Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following statement on articles of impeachment: "The President pressured a foreign government for personal political gain while withholding congressionally approved foreign aid, and in doing so, both abused his power and put our national security at risk. The President also obstructed Congress by blanketly refusing to cooperate with the body's constitutional right to investigate the matter. 'There comes a time when one must ta  more

Rep. Delgado Issues Statement on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following statement on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement: "From my first day in Congress, I have made it a priority to hear from our farmers across upstate New York who are being squeezed by unfavorable economic conditions for agriculture. Ratifying the USMCA gives our farmers an essential tool during these uncertain times: stability. This trade agreement, which I intend to support, will maintain - and in some cases increase - a  more

Rep. Delgado Votes to Repeal SALT Deduction Cap, Restore Tax Fairness in Upstate New York
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) joined a bipartisan coalition in the House in voting to pass the Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act. The bill would temporarily eliminate the harmful cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions enacted as part of the 2017 Republican tax law. "Working people in upstate New York are paying too much in taxes already, and the 2017 Republican tax  more

Rep. Delgado's Second Bill Signed Into Law, Will Rename Pine Plains Post Office After Fallen Soldier
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Antonio Delgado's (NY-19) legislation to rename the Pine Plains Post Office in honor of Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO) Shannon M. Kent was signed into law by President Trump, his second bill enacted this year. SCPO Kent, a Dutchess County native, was killed in Syria by a suicide bombing during her fifth combat tour in the Middle East this past January. "Our nation is forever grateful t  more

Rep. Engel Issues Remarks Before House Voted on Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following remarks before the House voted on articles of impeachment against President Trump: "As Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, this is a sad day. No one is gleeful that the President's actions have brought us to this point. But when you boil it down, we're here today because the President abused the power of his office to help his chances at reelection. He used the en  more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on Recall of Ambassador Taylor as Diplomat of U.S. Embassy in Kyiv
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on reports that the Trump administration is planning to retire Ambassador Bill Taylor from his role as the diplomat at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv: "Ambassador Taylor's courage to testify in the face of the Administration's bullying and obstruction provided critical facts for the impeachment inquiry. "The Administration's decision to recall him on the eve of the   more

Rep. Espaillat Issues Statement on Appropriations for New York's 13th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following statement on the appropriations package that will have immediate impacts on projects throughout New York's 13th Congressional District: * * * - $192 Million Additional Funding Secured for Federal New Starts Program which will Fund Second Avenue Subway Phase II Extension * * * "As we will soon mark the close of another successful legislative calendar year, I am delighted to announce that several efforts that I hav  more

Rep. Granger Issues Statement in Tribute to Leslie Albright
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Dec. 18, entitled "Tribute to Leslie Albright": I rise today to honor Leslie Albright, a member of the professional staff of the House Appropriations Committee, who plans to retire after 17 years with the Committee. Leslie, who earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the State University of New York in Plattsburg and a Master's degree in Public Affairs from  more

Rep. Higgins Announces House Passage of Legislation Lifting Cap on State and Local Tax (SALT) Deduction
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act Reinstates Deduction Taken from Homeowners in 2017 GOP Tax Bill * * * Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced House passage of H.R.5377, the Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act, which reverses the cap placed on State and Local Tax (SALT) deductions that was implemented by the GOP tax bill passed in 2017. The legislation in  more

Rep. Higgins Applauds Progress on DL&W Terminal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) applauded momentum on the DL&W Terminal project, saying, "In continued conversations with the leadership of the NFTA, it is clear that they recognize the opportunity and value that comes with revitalization of the DL&W Terminal. Savarino Company's interest in redeveloping the second floor demonstrates a bold move to take on a big project that would deliver a destination li  more

Rep. Higgins Issues Statement on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee's subcommittee on Trade and co-chair of the House Northern Border Caucus, issued the following statement on the approval of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement: "Western New York endured decades of negative economic decline and the loss of 30 thousand jobs in our manufacturing sector as a result of the North American Free Trade Agreement. The impact of NAFTA cut deep - affecting families, neighbor  more

Rep. Higgins Issues Statement Supporting Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following statement following the vote supporting articles of impeachment against President Trump: "The only things standing between a democracy and a dictatorship is the separation of powers and the rule of law. As Members of Congress we take an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Article 2, Section 4 of the Constitution compels impeachment of the President for treason,  more

Rep. Joe Morelle Advances Investments in America's Families
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations packages make bold investments in childhood education, infrastructure, workforce development, and more. Bipartisan spending bills avert shutdown and fully fund the government through 2020 * * * Congressman Joe Morelle voted in support of two robust, bipartisan Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 appropriations packages that invests in the future of America's hardworking famili  more

Rep. Joe Morelle Takes Action to Provide Tax Relief for Hardworking Families
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Morelle would fully restore the state and local tax deduction for 2020 and 2021 * * * Congressman Joe Morelle voted in support of bipartisan legislation to eliminate the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap and restore tax fairness for middle-class families. "The tax reforms enacted by the Trump Administration in 2017 were an assault on the middle class - a  more

Rep. Kathleen Rice Backs U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - USMCA improves and modernizes the North American Free Trade Agreement to reflect the 21st century economy * * * U.S. Representative Kathleen Rice (NY-04) voted in support of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Implementation Act, a bill that makes long-needed updates to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The bill passed the House of Representatives with str  more

Rep. Katko Announces Legislation to Name Fayetteville Post Office for CNY WWII Veteran, George H. Bacel
FAYETTEVILLE, New York, Dec. 16 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to honor the life of Fayetteville World War II veteran, George H. Bacel. Rep. Katko was joined by Bacel's four children and extended family, as well as Mayor of Fayetteville Mark Olson and representatives for ClearPath for Veterans, in making the announcement this morning at the Fayetteville Town Hall. Corporal Geor  more

Rep. Katko Issues Statement on Impeachment of President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following statement regarding the impeachment of President Trump: "Today marks an extraordinarily divisive moment in our nation's history. I have always taken my commitment to bipartisanship and independence seriously. I have not been shy about breaking with the President on major policy issues. But, our founding fathers designed impeachment to be used only in extreme cases, and set a high bar to ensure this process was not abused,   more

Rep. Katko Issues Statement on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following statement after House passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act: "Today, I proudly voted in support of the USMCA - a trade agreement that will make critical updates to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and significantly improve market access for American farmers and manufacturers. This agreement will promote further investment in Central New York's economy and strengthen protections for o  more

Rep. Lowey Announces Passage of $21 Million for Long Island Sound
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - With an increase of $7 million from FY19, this is the largest federal investment committed to restoring the Sound Program Office. * * * Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced $21 million in funding for Long Island Sound was included in the fiscal year 2020 appropriations bill passed Tuesday by the House of Representatives. "I   more

Rep. Lowey Issues Remarks on FY 2020 Appropriations Bills
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following remarks: House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey delivered the following remarks to the House Rules Committee in support of an appropriate rule for the House to consider two legislative packages that together comprise all 12 fiscal year 2020 funding bills - H.R. 1865, domestic priorities and international assistance appropriations minibus, and H.R. 1158,   more

Rep. Lowey Issues Statement on $25 Million Investment for Gun Violence Prevention Research
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on securing $25 million investment for gun violence prevention research under the fiscal 2020 spending bill: "Gun violence is a public health emergency. After years of obstruction from Republicans and the NRA, as the Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, I secured a historic $25 million investment for gun violence prevention research. "Nearly 40,000 Americ  more

Rep. Lowey Issues Statement on Federal Funds for Lower Hudson Valley
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following statement: Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced a new $15 million program to make federal funds available to help the Lower Hudson Valley deal with the economic burden of the Indian Point Energy Center's closure. "I heard the serious concerns of the communities surrounding Indian Point loud and clear. "I'm proud to have secured $15 million to crea  more

Rep. Lowey Issues Statement on House Impeachment Vote
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after her vote to impeach President Trump: "The impeachment inquiry into President Trump has led to two conclusions: the president sought foreign assistance to influence the 2020 presidential election and went to great lengths to obstruct Congress during the investigations. "I supported the articles of impeachment based on these two conclusions grounded in fairness a  more

Rep. Lowey Issues Statement on Senate Passage of FY 2020 Funding Bills
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate passed two legislative packages that comprise 12 fiscal 2020 funding bills: "I am pleased that the Senate has cleared our fiscal year 2020 spending bills for the President's signature. Once enacted, these full-year bills will provide strong investments that grow our economy, strengthen communities, and secure our nation. "I am particularly pro  more

Rep. Lowey Releases Appropriations Packages
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Democrats Secure Substantial Investments in Critical Priorities * * * House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY) released the text of two legislative packages that together comprise all 12 fiscal year 2020 funding bills. The minibuses, products of bipartisan, bicameral negotiations, are expected to be considered in the House o  more

Rep. Lowey Secures Increase of $30 Million in Federal Funding Bill for Nonprofit Security Grant Program
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - As Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, Lowey was instrumental in securing $40 million to protect nonprofits. * * * Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that the spending bill that funds the federal government through September 2020 includes $40 million in federal funding, an increase of $30 million from the  more

Rep. Lowey: House Passes FY 2020 Appropriations Agreement
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Agreement Rejects President's Proposed Cuts, Makes Robust Investments For The People * * * The House passed two legislative packages that together comprise all 12 fiscal year 2020 funding bills. The packages, products of bipartisan, bicameral negotiations, now head to the Senate. "I am proud that we were able to come together, negotiate our diff  more

Rep. Maloney Hails Senate Passage of Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney's (D-NY) H.R. 777 - Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019 passed the Senate by unanimous consent. This bipartisan bill was introduced with Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) in January and passed the House in October. "Too many victims of violent crime are being denied justice because forensic labs across this country don't have the resources to process DNA evidence - th  more

Rep. Maloney Introduces Bill to Protect Public Housing Residents
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) introduced the Public Housing Residents Protection Act, legislation that will ensure that if and when a public housing authority decides to lease or sell any of its assets, that these transactions must financially benefit the residents of that public housing communities and the authority overall. The housing authorities must demonstrate these benefits providing th  more

Rep. Maloney Issues Statement on Bipartisan Spending Bills for FY 2020
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) helped pass two bipartisan spending bills for the 2020 fiscal year containing several priorities for Hudson Valley families, farmers, and veterans. "You might not hear about it on the news every night, but we're getting good work done here in Washington. "The bipartisan spending bills we passed today will help support New York families, farmers, and veterans by reinv  more

Rep. Maloney Issues Statement on FY 2020 Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) praised the inclusion of the bipartisan H.R. 4634, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 in the House FY 2020 appropriations package. In October, the Congresswoman hosted a roundtable on the importance of reauthorizing the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) before it expires at the end of 2020. "The magnitude and importance of the Terroris  more

Rep. Maloney Issues Statement on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement: This week, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) voted in support of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). The agreement is the product of months of bipartisan work between House Democrats, United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, and trade representatives from Canada and Mexico. "When it comes to trade agreements, my top priorities are New York's working families and farme  more

Rep. Maloney Votes to Cut Taxes for New York Families and Restore SALT Deduction
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) helped pass legislation to provide tax relief for hundreds of thousands of Hudson Valley families. The Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act will blunt the harm from one of the most damaging provisions of the Republicans' 2017 tax bill, the $10,000 cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) Deduction, and would also reverse the tax bill's massive giveaway   more

Rep. Maloney, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Expand Family Leave Protections
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY-12), Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced legislation that would bring the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) into the 21st Century. The Family Medical Leave Modernization Act will guarantee small necessities leave and make important updates to the definition of family to ensure a broader  more

Rep. Maloney, Sen. Markey Issue Joint Statement on Inclusion of $25 Million for Gun Violence Research in FY 2020 Spending Package
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, and Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following joint statement: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), co-authors of the Gun Violence Prevention Research Act, released the following statement applauding the inclusion of $25 million for gun violence research in the Fiscal Year 2020 spending package that passed the House of Representatives. The Senate will vote on final passage in   more

Rep. Maloney: 'Today, We Hold the President Accountable'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach Donald John Trump, the 45th President of the United States of America. Two articles of impeachment have been brought against President Trump: Abuse of Power, and Obstruction of Congress. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement: "There is clear and convincing   more

Rep. Maloney: 'Trump Administration's Constant and Reckless Attacks on the Health Care of Millions of New Yorkers Will Not Stand'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Last evening, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled to strike down part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), landmark legislation providing access to health care for millions of Americans. The court's decision in Texas v. United States would end patient protections granted through the ACA, including provisions preventing insurance companies from discriminating against millions of seniors   more

Rep. Maloney: Committee Chairs to Secretary Azar - Abandon Proposal to Undermine Civil Rights Protections Under Federal Programs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (MA-01), and Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Az  more

Rep. Maloney: Oversight Committee Investigates Epstein's Favorable Plea Deal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, along with Rep. Jamie Raskin, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, and Reps. Jackie Speier, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Lois Frankel sent letters to Attorney General William Barr and Richard Swearingen, the Commissioner of the Florida  more

Rep. Meeks Issues Statement Ahead of Articles of Impeachment Votes
QUEENS, New York, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs and Financial Services Committee, two of the six investigatory committees into President Trump, issued the following ahead of the historic votes on articles of impeachment against President Trump: "I stand before you on a serious and solemn day in the House of Representatives. The decision to impeach a President of the United States is of enormous magnitude and the utmost significance. T  more

Rep. Meng Issues Statement on Government Spending Package
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the House passed two spending packages that total $1.4 trillion: "Over the last year, I've worked closely with my colleagues to shape government spending and policy. "I'm proud that House Democrats, in a bipartisan fashion, secured so many victories across the two spending packages that help families, students, children, and seniors. "But our efforts to mi  more

Rep. Morelle Issues Statement on House Vote to Impeach President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following statement on the House vote to impeach President Trump: "Over the past few months, we have heard testimony from experts and public servants on the alarming allegations facing the president. "Regrettably, it has become clear: President Trump has abused the powers of his public office, leveraged a foreign government for political benefit, and obstructed Congressional oversight of his conduct. "That is why today, I cast  more

Rep. Morelle Issues Statement on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following statement on House passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement: "After months of negotiations, I am grateful that we were able to reach bipartisan consensus on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that ensures fair trade practices, implements critical protections for workers, eliminates giveaways to the pharmaceutical industry, and takes necessary steps to safeguard our environment. "We made a promise to the Ame  more

Rep. Nadler Issues Statement in Support of Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement in support of articles of impeachment against President Trump (H.Res. 755): "It is my solemn responsibility this morning to present for your consideration House Resolution 755 and the accompanying House Judiciary Committee report concerning the impeachment of Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors committed against the peo  more

Rep. Rice Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-New York, issued the following statement after voting in favor of the two articles of impeachment against President Trump: "I voted to impeach President Trump for both abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. While I took no pleasure in casting these votes, I believe they were necessary to hold the President accountable for his actions. As a career prosecutor, I spent more than 20 years fighting to combat corruption and uphold the rule of law in   more

Rep. Rose-Led Push Results in Funding Increase for Substance Abuse, Opioid Treatment, Prevention
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan budget deal expected to pass House, Senate and be signed into law, increases SAMHSA funding by $140 million; Congressman led bipartisan push for 'highest possible' funding level * * * Following a bipartisan push of more than 50 Members of Congress led by Congressman Max Rose for the "highest possible" funding for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the m  more

Rep. Rose: Split-Tolling Coming to Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge as Result of Bipartisan Budget Deal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Fiscal Year 2020 Omnibus Budget Package, which passed the House, set to pass the full Congress this week, includes language banning one-way toll on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge - Will decrease traffic congestion and support transit funding for Staten Island and South Brooklyn * * * U.S Representatives Max Rose, Jerrold Nadler, Nydia Velazquez, and U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced, following th  more

Rep. Sensenbrenner Submits Op-Ed on Impeachment Against President Trumph
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner, R-Wisconsin, issued the following op-ed on the impeachment against President Trumph, which was provided to the New York Times: As I walked into the House chamber on Wednesday evening, I had flashbacks to a sadly familiar scene. Just a day short of 21 years ago, I had cast my votes to impeach President Bill Clinton and was then selected to serve as a House manager -- a prosecutor -- to argue our case before the Senate. While the Clinton impeach  more

Rep. Stefanik Announces Winner of 2019 Congressional App Challenge
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced Seth Albertus, a senior at Northeastern Clinton Central School, as this year's winner of the Congressional App Challenge. Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts district-wide Congressional App Challenges for middle school and high school students, encouraging them to learn to code and inspiring them to pursue careers in computer science. Students are   more

Rep. Stefanik Issues Statement on Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement: President Trump has officially declared a major disaster declaration for the state of New York, which will release federal funds to help communities in the North Country recover from the severe Halloween storm that caused massive damages from high winds and flooding. Included are the counties in NY-21 that are eligible to receive federal assistance through FEMA's Public Assistance program: Essex, Fulton, Ha  more

Rep. Stefanik Issues Statement on FY 2020 Appropriations Passage
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement after House passage of the fiscal 2020 appropriations to keep the government open: "The House secured a crucial bipartisan result: authorizing spending through September 2020 and keeping the government open and working for the American people. "Importantly, this Appropriations bill included many critical wins for my district and our entire country, including a pay raise for our military, millions in resource  more

Rep. Stefanik Issues Statement on House Impeachment of President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement regarding the House vote on impeachment of President Trump: "As a Member of Congress who swore an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution, I oppose impeachment of President Trump," said Congresswoman Stefanik. "House Democrats failed to uphold their Constitutional duty and instead pursued a partisan impeachment process due to their visceral disdain for President Trump and the will of the American people w  more

Rep. Stefanik Issues Statement on Passage of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement after House passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement: "While Democrats prioritized impeaching our President, I have been a key leading voice to pass the long-overdue USMCA for months," said Congresswoman Stefanik. "As a Co-Chair of the Northern Border Caucus, delivering this significant result to North Country farmers, small businesses, manufacturers, and hardworking families has been one of my top priorit  more

Rep. Stefanik Issues Statement on Support for Female Service Members
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is an original cosponsor of the Body Armor Modernization for Females Act along with Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02). A companion bill is being introduced in the Senate by Senators Ernst, Duckworth, McSally, and Blumenthal. Poorly fitting body armor and protective equipment is one more challenge to women serving in the Armed Forces, a rapidly growing demographic in our military. Imprope  more

Rep. Stevens Issues Statement to Welcome Luciana Alice Ansari Taylor
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Haley M. Stevens, R-Michigan, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Dec. 17, entitled "Welcome Luciana Alice Ansari Taylor": I am happy to congratulate Sara Ansari and Shiv Taylor of New York, New York, on the birth of their new baby girl, Luciana Alice Ansari Taylor. Luciana Alice Ansari Taylor was born on October 17, 2019, at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, New York. Luciana weighed eight pounds and two ounces and mea  more

Rep. Suozzi Commemorates 75th Anniversary of Battle of the Bulge
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Participates in ceremonies in Belgium and Luxembourg with Bipartisan Congressional Delegation * * * This weekend, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens) participated in a bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. Suozzi and the Members of Congress paid tribute and partook in ceremonies in both Belgium and Luxembourg hono  more

Rep. Tonko Votes Against USMCA for Failure to Address Climate Change
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Agreement falls far short of establishing meaningful climate and labor standards * * * Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted against H.R.5430, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Implementation Act, citing its failure to address the growing threat of climate change. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 385-41 and now heads to the United States Senate. The Agreement,   more

Rep. Tonko Votes in Support of Impeachment Resolution
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - House vote upholds Constitutional oath and moves forward two articles of impeachment of the President * * * Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted to approve H.Res. 755, a resolution impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution establishes two articles of impeachment of the President for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Artic  more

Rep. Velazquez Issues Statement on Appropriations Legislation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following statement on House passage of appropriations legislation: "The domestic spending bill that the House approved today contained a number of Democratic priorities important to the working people of New York and to our nation overall. "Importantly the legislation provides a total of $49.1 billion for the Department Housing and Urban Development, $4.9 billion above the Fiscal Year 2019 enacted level and $12.4 billion   more

Rep. Velazquez Issues Statement on House Passage of SBA Funding for FY 2020
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement on House passage of a bill (H.R 1158), which contains funding for the Small Business Administration for fiscal 2020: "Across the country, the Small Business Administration and its resource partners inject lifeblood into local economies by providing entrepreneurial development training and affordable capital to American entrepreneurs. As small business owne  more

Rep. Velazquez Issues Statement on Puerto Rico Medicaid Provisions in Funding Package
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following statement on the provisions in the appropriations package for fiscal 2020 that provide funds for Puerto Rico's Medicaid program: "I'm relieved this bill addresses, at least temporarily, the shortfall in federal matching funds for Puerto Rico's Medicaid program. The Island continues struggling to recover from Maria, and that natural disaster imposed enormous strain on Puerto Rico's healthcare system. "These badly n  more

Rep. Walker Issues Statement on Restoring Tax Fairness for States & Localities Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Mark Walker, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement after voting against the Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act (H.R. 5377): "I will not allow hardworking North Carolinians to subsidize mansions for millionaires in states like New York and California. "Even worse - and just the day after attempting to overturn the votes of 63 million Americans - the House majority's legislation will shrink the tax base, meaning lower- and middle-income fa  more

Rep. Zeldin Issues Op-Ed on Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following op-ed on the rising cost of prescription drugs: The rising cost of prescription drugs has dealt a crushing blow to the wallets of everyday Americans and put a great strain on the government supported programs some of our country's most vulnerable populations - our seniors, children, disabled and impoverished communities - rely on. The American people demand bipartisan, commonsense action to lower the cost of prescription   more

Rep. Zeldin Issues Statement on Lower Costs, More Cures Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following statement on Lower Costs, More Cures Act (H.R. 19): "Yesterday was another setback for everyday Americans struggling to pay for lifesaving prescription drugs. The American people demand bipartisan, commonsense action to lower the cost of prescription drugs; not another Democratic messaging bill that will never actually become law. "I was proud to support legislation that was widely bipartisan and comprehensive, full of re  more

Rep. Zeldin Issues Statement on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following statement after the House passed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement by a 385-41 vote: "In 2018 alone, the State of New York exported $20.3 billion to Canada and Mexico, including top exports such as metal products, machinery, computer and electronic products, and more. "The rebalancing and modernization of trade between these vital trading partners will mean freer markets, fairer trade and robust US economic growth. "In fa  more

Rep. Zeldin Meets With New FAA Administrator Stephen Dickson
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) met with newly-sworn in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Stephen Dickson to request relief for residents whose quality of life has deteriorated due to the persistent issue of helicopter noise on the East End. Congressman Lee Zeldin secured passage into law of his proposal to require the FAA to reassess the North Shore Helicopter Route (NSR) to address the n  more

Rose Announces Tottenville HS Students as Winners of Congressional App Challenge
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Staten Islanders put coding skills to use connecting teachers and students with a new app called 'Schoolabs' * * * Congressman Max Rose announced that Kartik Kumar and Anthony Squillacioti of Tottenville High School are this year's winners of the Congressional App Challenge for New York's 11th Congressional District. Their winning submission, entitled Schoolabs, is designed to help connect students and  more

Rose Secures Big Increase in Counterterrorism Funding That Supports Critical NYC Efforts, Protects Nonprofit & Religious Institutions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman's bipartisan push led to $90 million increase in counterterrorism grant programs, including $40 million increase for Nonprofit Security Grant Program * * * Following a bipartisan push by Congressman Max Rose, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence & Counterterrorism, Congress passed legislation to increase funding for critical counterterrorism programs of which New Yo  more

Schumer Announces $21 Million Dollar Surge of Fed Funds for Long Island Sound Will Be Part of Upcoming Fed Budget Deal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Surge in Pollution Protection Funds is $7 Million More Than Last Year & Represents Major Investments Since He Became Leader - More Than 23 Million People Live Within 50 Miles of Sound, Which Is Source of Beauty, Recreation, Commerce and Home to More Than 120 Species of Fish * * * U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer announced that the soon-to-pass federal spending bill will include $21 million  more

Schumer Reveals: VA is About to Launch Major Study on Toxins, But LI's Northport Already Did Study on Cancer-causing Parasite, Liver-fluke
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator Demands VA Incorporate LI'S Data In New Study To Give Vets Answers & Care They Deserve - In Spring 2017, LI Vets Participated In Critical Study That Proved 1 in 4 Local Vietnam Vets Were Exposed To Cancer-Causing Parasite, Liver Fluke, Overseas--But That Study Remains Largely Unused * * * Standing at the Long Island State Veterans Home, surrounded by vets, nurses and the Valley Str  more

Schumer, Gillibrand and Maloney Urge Air National Guard to Select Stewart Air National Guard Base as Site of New Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Sens. Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) urged Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force and General Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, to select Stewart Air National Guard Base (ANG) in Newburgh, NY for the installation of a new Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES). The new AES squadron will bring state-of-the-art in-flight emergency   more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $2 Million Increase in CDC Lyme Disease Funding, Inclusion of Kay Hagan Tick Act in Final, Bipartisan Budget Deal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senators Say Funding Boost & Bill Are Vital To Support All-Out War Against Tick-Borne Diseases Across Upstate NY - In Recent Years, Upstate NY Has Seen An Explosion Of Ticks, Lyme Disease & Other Tick-Borne Diseases, Making NY The #1 Target For Tick-Borne Disease In The Nation * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced, following thei  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $2 Million Increase in CDC Lyme Disease Funding, Inclusion of Kay Hagan Tick Act in Final, Bipartisan Budget Deal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senators Say Funding Boost & Bill Are Vital To Support All-Out War Against Tick-Borne Diseases Across Upstate NY - In Recent Years, Upstate NY Has Seen An Explosion Of Ticks, Lyme Disease & Other Tick-Borne Diseases, Making NY The #1 Target For Tick-Borne Disease In The Nation * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced, following thei  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $665 Million in Just-Reached Fed Budget Deal for Anti-Terrorism Funding NYPD Needs to Keep Us Safe in and Around NYC
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Department of Homeland Security UASI Program Provides Funding to Address Needs of High-Threat Urban Areas, & NYC Gets Lion Share of Fed Pot to Protect Against & Train For Against Acts of Terrorism - President's Budget Funded the Anti-Terror Program at Just $426M; Deal Represents a 56% Increase * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announce  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $80 Million in Funding for Rochester Laser Lab in Just-passed Bipartisan Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Help Support Over 350 Jobs In The Rochester-Finger Lakes Region And Keep The United States At The Cutting Edge Of Nuclear Fusion Research * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that, following their push, the federal government will include $80 million in funding for the OMEGA Laser Facility at University of Rocheste  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan Appropriations Bill Funds $495 Million in Federal Funds to Land & Water Conservation Fund
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funds Will Be Used To Help Preserve and Protect Public Lands, Water Resources, and Historic Sites Across New York State * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the just-passed, bipartisan appropriations bill funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at $495 million, an increase of $60 million from last year's spending b  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan Appropriations Bill Funds $495 Million in Federal Funds to Land & Water Conservation Fund
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funds Will Be Used To Help Preserve and Protect Public Lands, Water Resources, and Historic Sites Across New York State * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the just-passed, bipartisan appropriations bill funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at $495 million, an increase of $60 million from last year's spending b  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan Budget Deal Includes $44 Million for New Top-Priority Railhead, UAV Hangar At Fort Drum
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senators Say Projects Will Modernize Base Infrastructure, Enhance Readiness & Boost The North Country Economy - Fiscal Year 2020 Omnibus Budget Package, Which Is Set To Pass Congress This Week, Includes $21M To Fully Fund Construction Of Fort Drum Railhead To Enhance Deployable Readiness * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced, aft  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan Spending Bill Includes Funding to for Schools on Federal Land
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Schumer, Gillibrand Announce, Following Their Relentless Advocacy & The Administration's Previous Plan To Cut Vital Funding to NY schools, Bipartisan Spending Bill Includes +$1.4B in Impact Aid Funding--A $40 Million Increase--To Provide Critical Resources For Schools On Federal Land, Including Those Near West Point, Fort Drum & Native American Lands - Admin's Original Budget Proposal Would   more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Feds Approved Major Disaster Declaration for New York State to Eighteen Upstate Counties Impacted By Halloween Storm
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Schumer & Gillibrand Announce That Major Disaster Declaration Assistance For 18 Upstate Counties Has Been Approved By President Trump, Unlocking Key Federal Funds For Communities Impacted By The Halloween Storms * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that, following their aggressive push, President Trump has approved New York State  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Feds Have Heeded Their Call, Approved Major Disaster Declaration For New York State
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Schumer & Gillibrand Announce That Major Disaster Declaration Assistance For 18 Upstate Counties Has Been Approved By President Trump, Unlocking Key Federal Funds For Communities Impacted By The Halloween Storms - The Declaration Unlocks Public Assistance Funding For 18 Upstate Counties; Individual Assistance Request Is Still Pending * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce High-intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program as Part of Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senators Say Program Plays Essential Role In Combatting Opioid Epidemic - HIDTA Program Provides Special Resources & Critical Coordination To Choke Off Drugs & Drug Trafficking In 26 New York Counties * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that, following their push, as part of the just-unveiled federal spending package for Fiscal  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Record-setting $90 Million in Security Funding for Nonprofit Organizations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Included In Final, Bipartisan Fed Budget Deal, Surge In Funds Is 50% More Than Last Year - Department of Homeland Security's Nonprofit Security Grant Program Provides Funding to Protect Synagogues, Churches, Schools, Mosques, And Other Nonprofit Orgs Against Growing Terror and Security Threats * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announce  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Record-Setting $90 Million in Security Funding for Nonprofit Organizations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Included In Final, Bipartisan Fed Budget Deal, Surge In Funds Is 50% More Than Last Year - Department of Homeland Security's Nonprofit Security Grant Program Provides Funding to Protect Synagogues, Churches, Schools, Mosques, And Other Nonprofit Orgs Against Growing Terror and Security Threats * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announce  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce That Following Their Push, U.S.-Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Programs to Receive $500 Million in Federal Funds
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Both National Defense Authorization Act and End-Of-Year Appropriations Package Authorize and Fund Critical Israeli Security Systems * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, announced that following their push, the U.S.-Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Program will receive   more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce, Following Their Push, $80 Million in Funding for Rochester Laser Lab in Bipartisan Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Help Support Over 350 Jobs In The Rochester-Finger Lakes Region And Keep The United States At The Cutting Edge Of Nuclear Fusion Research * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that, following their push, the federal government will include $80 million in funding for the OMEGA Laser Facility at University of Rochester   more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce: As Part of Spending Bill, High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program Will Remain Under ONDCP
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - HIDTA Program Provides Special Resources & Critical Coordination To Choke Off Drugs & Drug Trafficking In 26 New York Counties - In The Recently-Unveiled Bipartisan Appropriations Bill, Schumer, Gillibrand Successfully Rebuffed Admin Proposal That Would Move HIDTA Program Away From The Office Of National Drug Control Policy, Where It Works Well * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E.   more

Schumer, Gillibrand Deliver for Upstate NY Teachers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senators Reject Administration's Thoughtless Proposal To Totally Eliminate Teacher Recruitment Grant Program, Instead Fought To Increase Funding By $76 Million In Upcoming Spending Package - In Recent Months, A Serious Teacher Shortage Hit Upstate New York - Over The Last Decade, NY Has Lost 21,000 Teachers * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gilli  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Deliver for Upstate NY Teachers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senators Reject Administration's Thoughtless Proposal To Totally Eliminate Teacher Recruitment Grant Program, Instead Fought To Increase Funding By $76 Million In Upcoming Spending Package - In Recent Months, A Serious Teacher Shortage Hit Upstate New York; Over The Last Decade, NY Has Lost 21,000 Teachers * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillib  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Secure $547 Million in Federal Crime Prevention Funding in Just-passed Bipartisan Spending Packing
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced they secured $547 million for the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program in the just-passed, bipartisan omnibus spending package for Fiscal Year 2020. This program provides funding to states and local governments to support a ra  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Secure +$75 Million in Fed Funding for West Valley Demonstration Project Clean Up in Spending Package
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Neglected Program Has Posed Health & Environmental Threat - The West Valley Reprocessing Plant--An Operational Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing Facility Between 1966-72--Left Millions Of Gallons Of Radioactive Waste In WNY's Backyard * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that $75.2 million in federal funding for the clean-up of the West  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Secure 2020 Funding for Critical National Firefighter Cancer Registry
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Schumer-Backed Registry Gets $1.5M Increase To Help Researchers Track, Treat And Eventually Thwart Connection Between Firefighters & Cancer - In July 2018, The Schumer-Backed National Firefighter Cancer Registry Was Signed Into Law, Which Aims To Inform Efforts To Protect The Lives Of Courageous First Responders Upstate * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator   more

Schumer, Gillibrand to IJC: Immediately Begin Overhaul Analysis of How to Change Plan 2014 Now That $1.5 Million is Secured in Soon-to-Pass Spending Deal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senators Call for Analysis to Get Underway ASAP to Address Plan 2014 Faults Before Flooding Season Hits and More Vital Property Is Damaged - In Both 2017 And 2019, Lake Ontario Communities Were Ravaged by Intense Flooding, Leading to Millions in Damages; Today's Water Levels Are 17 Inches Higher Than Monthly Average; Senators Call on IJC to Use $1.5 Million Included in Soon-To-Pass Bipartisa  more

Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi Announce Over $272 Miliion for Rome Lab in Soon-to-Pass Bipartisan Spending Package
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Includes Additional Spending to Further Revolutionary Study of Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence; Officials Say Funding Boost Will Supercharge World-Class Capabilities * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced that over $272 million in funding for the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome (Ro  more

Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi Announce Over $272 Million for Rome Lab in Soon-to-Pass Bipartisan Spending Package
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Includes Additional Spending to Further Revolutionary Study of Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence; Officials Say Funding Boost Will Supercharge World-Class Capabilities - The Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome Will Receive Over $272M in Funding for Fiscal Year 2020 - More Than $34M Above the President's Budget Request & $27M More Than Fiscal Year 2019; Representatives Directly   more

Schumer, Gillibrand, Maloney Urge Air National Guard to Select Stewart Air National Guard Base as Site of Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: This week, Sens. Charles E. Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) urged Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force and General Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, to select Stewart Air National Guard Base (ANG) in Newburgh, NY for the installation of a new Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES). The new AES squadron will bring state-of-the-art in-flight emer  more

Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko Announce That Appropriations Bill Increases Funding Cap for Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor to $14 Million
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and U.S. Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY-20) announced that their amendment to raise and extend the federal funding cap for the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor to $14 million has been included in the soon-to-pass end of the year budget package. This is an increased funding cap of $2 million, without  more

Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko Announce That Appropriations Bill Increases Funding Cap for Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor to $14 Million
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and U.S. Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY-20) announced that their amendment to raise and extend the federal funding cap for the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor to $14 million has been included in the soon-to-pass end of the year budget package. This is an increased funding cap of $2 million, without  more

Sen. Gillibrand Issues Statement on Impeachment of President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following statement after the House voted to impeach President Trump on charges of obstruction of justice and abuse of power: "As a senator, I swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution and to faithfully discharge the duties of my office. This includes holding the president accountable for bribery and other high crimes and misdemeanors. "Now that the House has formally charged President Trump with abuse of power a  more

Sen. Markey, Rep. Maloney Issues Statement on Gun Violence Research Funding in Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, and Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-New York, co-authors of the Gun Violence Prevention Research Act, issued the following statement applauding the inclusion of $25 million for gun violence research in the fiscal 2020 spending package that passed the House: The Senate will vote on final passage in the coming days. In November, Senator Markey led 23 of his Senate colleagues in calling on leaders of the Appropriations Committee to include   more

Serrano, Colleagues Call for Greater Transparency, Oversight of Puerto Rico's Tax Breaks for Wealthy Individuals, Businesses
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Jose E. Serrano, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representatives Jose E. Serrano, Nydia M. Velazquez, Raul M. Grijalva, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin urging the Treasury Department to conduct greater oversight over existing tax breaks for wealthy individuals and corporations that relocate to Puerto Rico, particularly Puerto Rico's Acts 20 and 22. These tax policies incentivize federal and state tax a  more

Subcommittee on National Security to Examine U.S. Counterterrorism Priorities and Challenges in Africa
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, will hold a hearing on the growing threat of violent extremism to U.S. national security interests in Africa. WHERE: 2154 Rayburn House Office Building WHEN: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 TIME: 2:00 p.m. The hearing will be broadcast here (http  more