NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Following recent attacks on places of worship and rise in anti-Semitism, NYC Reps. announced $90 million in federal funding for Nonprofit Security Grant Program; Will host grant workshops with high-risk nonprofits--including synagogues, churches, mosques, and community centers--throughout NYC in coming months * * * Following a rise in anti-Semitism and attacks on worshippers, U.S. Representatives Max Ro  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: Following a rise in anti-Semitism and attacks on worshippers, U.S. Representatives Jerrold Nadler, Max Rose, Yvette Clarke, Eliot Engel, Hakeem Jeffries, Carolyn Maloney, Nita Lowey, Gregory Meeks, Grace Meng, and Nydia Velazquez announced that as part of the federal Appropriations legislation passed last month, Congress increased funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to $90 million, a 50 percent   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Calls for investigation by FBI, CIA, Homeland Security, and Pentagon regarding foreign adversaries' efforts to sow civil unrest * * * Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03), Congressman Peter King (NY-02), Congresswoman Kathleen Rice (NY-04), and Congressman Gregory Meeks (NY-05) sent a letter to top-ranking national security officials calling for an investigation into foreign adversaries continuing use   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Annual Tour of State Finishes in Washington County, 2019 Ends With 152 Total Visits To Upstate NY & Long Island - During Schumer's 1998 Senate Election, He Vowed To Visit Every Single New York County Each Year--At The Close Of 21 Years, The Tradition Continues * * * At the close of the decade, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, Senate Democratic Leader, today completed his 21st consecutive t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a decision denying a bid protest filed by EndoSoft of Schenectady, New York. According to the GAO, Utech Products Inc., dba EndoSoft LLC "protests the award of a contract to Provation Medical, Inc., of Minneapolis, Minnesota, under request for quotations (RFQ) No. 36C25019Q0191, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for an endoscopy software solution. The protester challenges the agency's evaluation of its offer.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on federal property. The report (GAO-20-101) is titled "Improved Monitoring, Oversight, and Data Would Help Understand Effects of Providing Property to Non-Federal Recipients". The report was sent to Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman, Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking member of the House Education and Labor Committee, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman, and Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, ran  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on NASA lunar programs. The report (GAO-20-68) is titled "Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Analyses and Plans for Moon Landing". The report was sent to Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, Rep. Jose E. Serrano, D-New York, chairman, and Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- The House Judiciary Committee has issued a report (H. Rept. 116-278) on the Reauthorizing Security for Supreme Court Justices Act (H.R. 4258), to authorize the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police to protect the Justices, employees, and official guests of the Supreme Court outside of the Supreme Court grounds, and for other purposes, having considered the same, report favorably thereon without amendment and recommend that the bill do pass. The report w  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- The House Small Business Committee has issued a report (H. Rept. 116-280) Part 1 on the Verification Alignment Service-Disabled Business Adjustment Act (H.R. 1615), to transfer the responsibility of verifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans to the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes, with an amendment and recommend that the bill as amended do pass. The report was advanced by Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- The House Small Business Committee has issued a report (H. Rept. 116-280) Part 1 on the Verification Alignment Service-Disabled Business Adjustment Act (H.R. 1615), to transfer the responsibility of verifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans to the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes, with an amendment and recommend that the bill as amended do pass. The report was advanced by Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on the anti-Semitic attack in New York: "I was shocked and saddened by the anti-Semitic attack in New York - and alarmed by the rise in hateful attacks against Jews. "Nothing can ever justify anti-Semitism or any vile acts of racist violence. "No matter who perpetrates such attacks, they all stem from the same evil of intolerance and bigotry, and we must all come together as one nation in con  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * - NYT: Brown's Bill Includes 'Necessary Reforms' that are 'Long Overdue'; Senator's Legislation would Prohibit Members of Congress and Senior Congressional Staff from Abusing their Positions for Personal Financial Gain * * * The New York Times Editorial Board today endorsed U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Jeff Merkley's (D-OR) Ban Conflicted Trading Act, legislation that would bar members of Co  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: President Trump signed the bipartisan Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act, authored by Congressmen Anthony Brindisi (NY-22), Mike Bost (IL-12), and Jim Banks (IN-3), into law. Brindisi, a champion for Upstate New York Veterans, authored the legislation to help address the suicide epidemic hurting our Veterans. 20 Veterans, servicemembers, reservists, and members of the National Guard die by s  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Rep. Karen Bass, D-California, issued the following statement responding to the acts of anti-Semitism: "Yesterday's shocking attack inside a rabbi's home on the seventh night of Hanukkah is heartbreaking and enraging. "This follows a week of anti-Semitic acts and attacks on the Jewish community in New York, which have included physical intimidation, physical abuse and public harassment. "Those that perpetrate these acts of hatred must be found, confronted and brought t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following joint statement with Reps. Nita Lowey, D-New York; Eliot Engel, D-New York; Kay Granger, R-Texas; Ted Deutch, D-Florida; Randy Weber, R-Texas; Marc Veasey, D-Texas; and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania: "The House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism strongly condemns last night's anti-Semitic attack in a rabbi's home in Monsey, NY. This comes on the heels of numerous attacks against Jews in Brooklyn and M  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement regarding the rise in anti-Semitic attacks in weeks and months: "The recent rise in anti-Semitic attacks in America is profoundly disturbing. No one should ever have to fear for their lives in their communities--especially for exercising their religious beliefs. In recent memory, domestic terrorists have attacked Jewish people in New York celebrating Hanukkah, in Jersey City at a kosher grocer  more

BRONX, New York, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the death of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani: "Qasem Soleimani was the mastermind of immense violence, suffering, and instability. He had the blood of Americans on his hands and I won't grieve his death. But many will consider him a martyr and I'm deeply concerned about the repercussions of tonight's strike. "Iran is the world's most prolifi  more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Dec. 31 -- Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, D-Florida, issued the following statement on the attack in Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg's home in Monsey, New York: "I was heartbroken to learn of the heinous anti-Semitic attack during a Hanukkah celebration in Rabbi Rottenberg's home. "I condemn in the strongest possible terms this horrific act of violence and the many recent anti-Semitic attacks in the New York metro area, during this holiday season. "There is no doubt that the force  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan, issued the following joint statement with Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Co-Chairs Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida; Will Hurd, R-Texas; John Lewis, D-Georgia; and Lee Zeldin, R-New York: "We condemn in the strongest possible terms the anti-Semitic attack in Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg's home in Monsey, New York, during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. "This surge in anti-Semitic attacks is a disturbing trend both her  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia, issued the following joint statement with Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Co-Chairs Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan; Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida; Will Hurd, R-Texas; and Lee Zeldin, R-New York, regarding the attack on Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg's home in Monsey, New York: "We condemn in the strongest possible terms the anti-Semitic attack in Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg's home in Monsey, New York, during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following joint statement with Reps. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, Eliot Engel, D-New York, Kay Granger, R-Texas, Ted Deutch, D-Florida, Randy Weber, R-Texas, Marc Veasey, D-Texas, and Brian Fitzpatrick, R- Pennsylvania, co-chairs of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism: "The House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism strongly condemns last night's anti-Semitic attack in a rabbi's home in Monsey, NY  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following statement: Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the Trump Administration's announcement to limit restrictions on flavored e-cigarettes and other vaping products: "The Administration's retreat on action to protect Americans from deadly vaping products is a gift to the industry. Watering down the flavor ban, limiting restrictio  more

RAMAPO, New York, Dec. 31 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Lowey honors Gluck for his bravery during anti-Semitic attack at rabbi's home in Monsey. * * * Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, joined Michael Specht, Town of Ramapo Supervisor, and American Jewish Committee's (AJC) chief executive, David Harris, to honor Josef Gluck for his bravery and quick response during Saturday eve  more

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Dec. 31 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following statement regarding the anti-Semitic attacks across our country: "The violent attack of innocent worshipers at a Hanukkah celebration in New York on Saturday was deeply disturbing and should be condemned. "Every American should be outraged about the steady rise of anti-Semitism and hate crimes against Jews not only in New York, but across the country. These senseless acts of violence, fueled by   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman to chair Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intel & Counterterrorism hearing on Jan. 15 * * * Congressman Max Rose, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism, announced that he will hold a Congressional hearing Wednesday, January 15th on the rise of anti-Semitic domestic terrorism attacks, the federal government's response, and additional steps that c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following joint statement with Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Co-Chairs Reps. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan; Will Hurd, R-Texas; John Lewis, D-Georgia; and Lee Zeldin, R-New York, regarding the attack on Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg's home in Monsey, New York: "We condemn in the strongest possible terms the anti-Semitic attack in Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg's home in Monsey, New York, during the Jewish holiday of Han  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, issued the following statement regarding the violent attack on the Jewish community in Monsey, New York on the 7th day of Hanukkah and the disturbing rise in extremist violence across the country: "I'm saddened and pained by the anti-Semitic attack on the Jewish community in Monsey, New York on the seventh day of Hanukkah, a sacred period of rededication, joy, and light. "The recent violent attacks in New York and New Jersey, and the es  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following statement on the death of Iran Quds Force Head Qassim Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. airstrike at Baghdad International Airport: "The days of rolling US senior leaders at the negotiating table and killing U.S. soldiers on the battlefield with impunity are over," said Congressman Zeldin. "Thank you to all of our nation's brave men and women who served very necessary justice to Quds Force commander Qassim Soleimani. The  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following statement regarding the attack at a rabbi's home in Monsey, New York: "Hanukkah 2019 in New York will be remembered for a sick amount of violent anti-Semitic attacks in and around New York City. From colleges to Congress to Hanukkah parties and synagogues, anti-Semitism is on the rise and on full display in many ugly forms. "The violent anti-Semitic attacks in and around NYC are being caused by raw hate, feckless leadersh  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Stands With Washington County Farmers To Launch 2-Pronged Plan To Combat Devastating Trend - With Intensifying Pressure On Farmers, Feds Must Do Far More To Reach Upstate NY Farmers In Pain & Save Lives In Capital Region & North Country * * * Standing at the Walker Farms Heifer Facility in Washington County, flanked by local farmers, and officials, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today lau  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, issued the following statement on the series of anti-Semitic attacks in New York and New Jersey: "Saturday's horrific attack at a rabbi's home in Monsey, N.Y., was the latest in a string of anti-Semitic attacks in New York and New Jersey that should shake all of us to our core. "No one in this country should be fearful of practicing their religion, yet that's exactly what we're witnessing. To enter a home and viciously stab five worsh  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following statement addressing the attack against the Jewish community in Monsey, New York: "The attack last night on the Jewish community in Monsey is horrific and evil. Nothing could be more heinous than attacking worshippers gathered to celebrate their traditions, culture, and values. My heart breaks for the victims, and I am praying for them and their families in this terrible time. Disturbingly, this is not an isolate  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * - Demands Thorough Fed Investigation Of This Specific Attack & Other Anti-Semitic Attacks In Recent Days * * * U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, after a phone briefing by the FBI, released the following statement regarding the horrific attack against the Jewish community in Monsey, New York. Senator Schumer also spoke to New Square Mayor Izzy Spitzer and Rabbi Rottenberg, offering prayers and full s  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - FDA Has Done Its Job, Now HHS Must Do Theirs - One Bad Apple Shouldn't Be Allowed To Spoil Entire Bunch For Industry Important To Li Economy & Jobs * * * With the New Year dawning, and the sale of dietary supplements likely to surge, in part because of a variety of health-related resolutions, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, demanded that three Long Island companies with the same owner, just n  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator Demands Much Stronger Fed Action To Bring Relief To At-Risk Religious Organizations Across Ny & Nation - Outlines Plan To Increase Funds To Protect Places Of Worship & Prosecute Hate Crimes * * * A day after urging the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to step in and fully investigate the horrific Monsey, New York, Hanukkah attack, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer called the curren  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Sens. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, and James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Taskforce for Combating Anti-Semitism, issued the following joint statement regarding the mass-stabbing attack at the home of Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg during a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey, New York: "Last night, at a celebration of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, the scourge of anti-Semitism reared its ugly head, bringing darkness with it. We are deeply saddened by th  more

AIRMONT, New York, Dec. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Gillibrand Hosted a Roundtable at Ramapo Town Hall Near Monsey and Called for More Federal Funding to Protect Nonprofits and Educate the Public on the Holocaust * * * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand hosted a roundtable at Ramapo Town Hall in Rockland County to speak out against anti-Semitism following the horrific attack in Monsey. She heard directly from religious and community lead  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - From restoring tax fairness to securing funding for critical programs, Suozzi continues to work hard for constituents * * * Before the holidays, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens), delivered on several priorities important to his constituents, Long Island, and New York State. In the last week before the holidays, Congressman Suozzi: * Successfully advanced his legislation to rest  more