WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following statement on April 10, 2024: * * * Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement urging colleagues to sign the discharge petition to give the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension a vote in the House of Representatives. "The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has been a transformative force, empowering nearly 23 million American households in rural and urban communities with re more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced a $560,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to support the Allegany County Comprehensive Sewer Study Project. This crucial funding will enable Allegany County to address long-standing sewer infrastructure deficiencies. "Improving our essential infrastructure enhances the quality of life for residents, ensures the economic vitality more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced a federal Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant for the City of Dunkirk in the amount of $1,855,008. "Lead exposure can have devastating effects on the health and well-being of our communities, especially our children," said Congressman Langworthy. I am pleased to announce this significant federal investment in Dunkirk to combat lead exposur more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan Launches Second C.A.R.E.S. Van District Tour Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van's April events will bring assistance with federal agencies to communities across NY-18 Ryan recently celebrated the C.A.R.E.S. Van's completion of its first district tour after visiting every city and town in NY-18 Today, Congressman Pat Ryan launched his Constituent Advocac more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan's Plan to Establish Nationwide Standard for PFAS in Drinking Water Approved by EPA Today the EPA announced the first-ever national standard to address PFAS in drinking water, as called for by Congressman Ryan's "PFAS Action Act" Ryan applauds EPA for ruling, $1B in new infrastructure funding, and calls on Congress to pass entirety of his "PFAS Action Act" Today, following months of adv more PR

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) introduced the bicameral Affordable Housing and Area Median Income Fairness Act of 2024, a multi-pronged approach to confront some of the core challenges that have led to a severe lack of affordable housing in our nation's urban areas. Nationwide, just under half of all renters face a rent burden exceeding 30% of their income, and almost 1 i more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Oswego, New York - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced her office will be hosting a Webinar with guests from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to discuss retirement best practices, fraud protection, and other services the SSA offers. This webinar is open to all constituents and aims to provide an overview of best practices when preparing for retirement. Guests from the SSA will sh more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced the Don't Quit to Lobby Act to change the timeframe that a former Member of Congress is prohibited from lobbying to one year after the Member's elected term ends in the House, and two years after the Senator's elected term ends in the Senate.Currently, Members of Congress are prohibited from lobbying for one year after they leave office. However, the  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted in favor of the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, the largest intelligence reform package since FISA's creation in 1978. This legislation prevents the FBI from targeting Americans, increases transparency and accountability in our intelligence community, and strengthens our national security. H.R. 7888, passed the House by a vote of 273-147. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho), Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and 40 Republican Senators called on Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) to fulfill his constitutional duty by holding a trial to consider the impeachment of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. "Our brave men and women at Customs and Border Protection have worked tirelessly to make our nation  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Click here to view and submit the 2025 Community Project Request Form for Rep. Adriano EspaillatClick here to view and submit the 2025 Programmatic Funding and Language Request form for Rep. Adriano EspaillatDeadline to Apply is Friday, April 19th Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, which funds federal agencies and programs--annou more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $15 million in federal funding to replace the 121-year-old Grand Street Bridge in Brooklyn, which had been severely damaged during Superstorm Sandy in 2012. The bridge will be replaced with a new structure that will have elevated electrical and mechanical equipment, which will be resilient against water damage from future anticipated sea level and storm more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Reauthorizing The Northern Border Regional Commission Would Unlock Federal Resources To Support Major Projects That Expand Housing, Child Care, Health Care, And Much More Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference to announce that key provisions of her bipartisan Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act were included in the bipartisan Economic Development R more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is applauding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for finalizing the first-ever national drinking water standard for per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS), which represents a major step forward in the fight to combat PFAS pollution. The final rule establishes legally enforceable limits, called maximum contaminant levels (MCLs), for PFAS in drinking wat more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement addressing President Biden's finalization of a new rule that will save lives by 'closing the gun-show loophole' and reducing the number of firearms sold without background checks: "President Biden has made combatting the epidemic of gun violence a top priority throughout his administration and this initiative moves us closer to  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Westchester Yard Contains 49 Trains That Are Operated By The MTA 6 Train Line U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are announcing $33.2 million in federal funding to strengthen the resiliency of the 6 train line by installing a complete stormwater drainage system at Westchester Yard in the Bronx where Pelham Bay 6 line subway trains are stored. The 6 train se more PR

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean (R-FL), House Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and Rep. Brandon Williams (R-NY) sent a letter to New York State Education Department (NYSED) Commissio more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-New York, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing on March 12, 2024, entitled "Bridging the Valley of Death: ARPA-E's Role in Developing Breakthrough Technologies." ARPA-E is the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy. * * * Good Morning, today the Energy Subcommittee will be examining the Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, know more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, on Tuesday, Defense One reported that Congresswoman Elise Stefanik introduced a new bill Wednesday to accelerate the Defense Department's use of quantum information science, from sensing and navigation to more ambitious goals of quantum computing for advanced artificial intelligence applications. Read the full article below: Defense One: New bill would greatly expand Defense De more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, National Review reported that Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to the Harvard Corporation demanding Harvard University hold perpetrators of antisemitism accountable. Read the full article below: National Review: Stefanik Blasts Harvard for Failure to Discipline Students Who Allegedly Assaulted Israeli Classmate By Zach Kessel Representative Elise Stefanik (R., N.Y.)  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Greenbush, N.Y. - In case you missed it, on Saturday, the Oneida Daily Dispatch reported that Congresswoman Elise Stefanik secured $415 million in defense spending for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory in the City of Rome through this year's appropriations process. Read the full article below: Oneida Daily Dispatch: Stefanik visits Rome, announces $415M towards defense research By more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, demanded that Director of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Lieutenant General Heath Collins use the $10 million Congresswoman Stefanik secured via the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to begin the planning and design of a third missile defense site at Fort Drum, the DoD's prefe more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, today, the Utica Observer Dispatch reported that Congresswoman Elise Stefanik secured $415 million in funding for the Air Force Research Lab in Rome through this year's appropriations process. Read the full article below: Utica Observer Dispatch: More federal funding boosts 'revolutionary technology' from Rome Lab By Amy Neff Roth The Air Force Research Lab in Rome is getting s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited Corning Incorporated's Canton Advanced Optics plant, which is paving the way for the future of semiconductor manufacturing. During the tour, Gillibrand learned about Corning's cutting-edge innovations and how the facility is at the center of New York State's semiconductor ecosystem. Corning makes some of the world's purest glass and fluoride crystals, whi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Funding Will Allow DAY ONE Early Learning Community In Poughkeepsie To Establish New Classrooms And Expand Offerings for Students Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood at DAY ONE Early Learning Community to highlight $1.2 million in congressionally directed spending that she secured for DAY ONE to expand high-quality, affordable day care options for low-income Dutchess County families. With th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) has invited a local Saginaw resident to be his guest when Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses a Joint Session of Congress on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Masumi Azu, the executive director of the Japanese Cultural Center and Teahouse of Saginaw, was born and raised in Tokushima, Japan. She came to the U.S. when she was 18 years old and graduated from Binghamton Univ more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: PORT JEFFERSON, NY - Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released the following statement after securing $1.5 million for the Town of Brookhaven's Port Jefferson Harbor dredging and wave wall construction projects. "I am proud to be able to continue to deliver on my promise to put Suffolk County first by securing $1.5 million for the Town of Brookhaven and critical infrastructure in Port Jefferson Ha more PR

NEW YORK, April 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on April 8, 2024: * * * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement marking six months since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7: Six months ago, Hamas launched a horrific terrorist attack against Israel, murdering 1200 people, kidnapping more than 240, and committing vicious atrocities that destroyed entire communities, traumatized the nation, and directly led to an increa more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, April 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on April 7, 2024: * * * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement marking six months since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7: Six months ago, Hamas launched a horrific terrorist attack against Israel, murdering 1200 people, kidnapping more than 240 and committing vicious atrocities that destroyed entire communities, traumatized the na more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that President Biden and House Democrats are continuing to deliver for the American people, while extreme MAGA Republicans play political games. LEADER JEFFRIES: Earlier today, we welcomed the Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency, for a Joint Session of Congress. I though more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: (BROOKLYN, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today announced the Brooklyn winners of her 2024 Presidents' Day Essay contest. Elementary school students in grades three through five from across New York's 11th Congressional district were invited to participate and write essays about what they would do to improve their community if they were President of the United States. "From combatting more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: (BROOKLYN, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today announced she received the 2024 Women in Power Community Appreciation Award from the Brooklyn Health Essential Association for her work in Congress to uplift, empower and return federal funding to the Brooklyn community. "It's an honor to be recognized by the Health Essential Association alongside so many other outstanding women in our  more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, April 9 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today joined concerned members of the Brooklyn community in calling on the City Council to repeal zoning laws that've allowed hotels to be turned into shelters as of right without any input from the community. The calls come as the city is proposing a new homeless shelter in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, that would provide temporary housing for 150 homeless me more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: First place is team of three local high school students whose entry will be displayed in U.S. Capitol and on House of Representatives' website Students also invited to showcase winning app on Capitol Hill QUEENS, NY - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today the winners of her congressional app contest, and securing first place is a team of three local high school students: Rachel Wu of Fresh Meado more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Chris Pappas (D-NH), and Brad Schneider (D-IL), leaders in the Congressional Hellenic Caucus, Congressional Hellenic Israel Alliance, and Abraham Accords Caucus, led a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan expressing support for the Cyprus-led Amalthea maritime humanitarian corridor to increase the amount of hum more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and Dan Goldman (NY-10) once again wrote to New York City Mayor Eric Adams calling for the city to finally release any documents related to 9/11 from the period of September 11, 2001 through the spring of 2002--and help provide injured and ill 9/11 responders, survivors, and their families a better understanding of the origins of what they have faced. In thei more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) announced that Amy Hau, Director of the Noguchi Museum in Queens, will be her guest for a joint meeting of Congress on April 11th, 2024 where Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will discuss the diplomatic relationship between the United States and Japan. Hau emigrated with her family from Hong Kong to Queens when she wa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) are urging their colleagues to pass the bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act now so more than 1 million veterans and servicemembers can keep their access to high-speed affordable internet. The bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act would provide $7 billion for the Affordable  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) are urging their colleagues to pass the bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act now so Tribal communities that rely on high-speed internet to stay connected can keep their access to high-speed affordable internet. The bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act would provide $7 bill more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following opening statement as prepared for the House Judiciary Committee Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee Hearing titled, "Fighting for a Free Press: Protecting Journalists and their Sources": "Mr. Chairman, over the course of the last two decades, repeated overzealous prosecutions of leaks to the press have made it clear that Co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following opening statement for the House Judiciary Committee Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Subcommittee hearing titled, "Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: Part III - IP Protection for AI-Assisted Inventions and Creative Works": "I would like to begin by thanking Chairman Issa and Ranking Member Johnson for hold more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) are urging their colleagues to pass the bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act now so millions of working families and students that rely on high-speed internet can stay connected to their work and school. The bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act would provide $7 billion for more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: * * * Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) are urging their colleagues to pass the bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act now so millions of people who receive health care services via telehealth can keep their access to high-speed affordable internet. The bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act would provide $7  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) are urging their colleagues to pass the bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act now so 10 million seniors can keep their access to high-speed affordable internet. The bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act would provide $7 billion for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), wh more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-New York, issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Earlier today, Congressman Anthony D'Esposito introduced the Define to Defeat Act. If passed, this act would apply the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism to the enforcement of civil rights laws. In doing so, the legislation would provide federal officials with an objective, contemporary definition of antisemitism, better helping th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-New York, issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: Earlier this week, Congressman Anthony D'Esposito Introduced H. Res. 1120. H. Res. 1120 condemns convicted cop killer Joanne Chesimard, also known as Assata Shakur, for, among other things, her murder of New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster in 1973. The resolution honors Trooper Foerster, as well as the other slain law enforcement officials connected to Chesimard, and condemns t more PR

QUEENS, New York, April 6 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement on the Tennessee A&I Tigers Men's Basketball Team's celebration at the White House. "In January, I led a letter joined by more than 50 Members of Congress to President Biden to respectfully request that he invite the surviving members of the 1957-1959 Tennessee A&I Tigers Men's Basketball Team to the White House. I am pleased that more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: Today, Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. (NY-16), along with 16 of his colleagues, introduced the ACCESS In Mental Health Act. To address the systemic issues in our nation's mental health system, Congressman Bowman (NY-16) introduced the Advancing Culturally Competent and Equitable Supportive Services (ACCESS) in Mental Health Act. This bill would: * Provide grants to Historically Black more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced legislation he authored to designate the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum (known locally as The Strong) as the National Museum of Play has passed the House of Representatives. "The Strong is truly a one-of-a-kind destination for families of all ages, fostering lifelong learning, creativity, and discovery through play," said Congressman Joe Morell more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Monday, April 15 at the New Berlin Village Office and from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Friday, April 19 at the Shandaken Town Hall. During these events, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro's office to share comments and reso more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced Bailey Carlucci, a third grader at Sullivan West Central School, Thalia Brennan, a fourth grader at Chenango Forks Elementary School, and August Eggena, a fifth grader at Taconic Hill Central School, have been named winners of his New York 19 Writing Competition. Rep. Molinaro's writing contest was open to third, fourth, and fifth grade stu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY -- U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) released the following statement on Governor Kathy Hochul's new plan to eliminate disability providers through the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP): "I fully oppose Governor Hochul's reported 11th hour deal to eliminate providers through the CDPAP. "First, the Governor tried to slash funding for the program. Now her new plan is a fu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today called on Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a State of Emergency, allowing more funds and resources to be prioritized for addressing the opioid epidemic. Similar orders have already been issued in states like Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Rep. Molinaro's call comes as a new report finds that New York's 19th Congressional District has become more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced $14,868,390 in federal funds for Head Start programing at the Family Enrichment Network of Greater Binghamton, Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Opportunities for Otsego, and Tompkins Community Action. This comes after Rep. Molinaro voted to increase federal funding for Head Start Programs by over $1 billion in the Fiscal Year 20 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-New York, issued the following news release statement on April 10, 2024: * * * Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) released the following statement, praising the Madison County Board of Supervisors in light of its decision on Tuesday to pass a resolution requesting the creation of a Madison County Waste Management Ad-Hoc Committee. "I would like to commend the Madison County Board of Supervisors for their vote of support for keeping the county more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-New York, issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: Last night, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) joined a Special Order on the House floor hosted by Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04), to speak about the murder of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who was shot during a routine traffic stop in Queens by an individual with 21 previous arrests. "There is so much more that we must do, at the policy level, to prevent more tragedies like these more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: NEW YORK, NY - The 2024 Congressional Art Competition is now accepting entries from high school students from New York's 13th congressional district for the opportunity to display their winning artwork in the United States Capitol and the district offices of Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) for up to one year. Artwork must be emailed to Art.NY13@mail.house.gov by this year's deadline, which has been e more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: NEW YORK, NY -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on the Biden Administration's new plans to cancel student debt for millions of Americans. "President Biden continues to make significant strides to cancel student debt for as many borrowers as possible, and in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision striking down the original student debt relief plan, I co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced the Air Travelers Right to Know Act, a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at enhancing the safety and well-being of air travelers nationwide through airline transparency and accountability regarding potential toxic fume exposure onboard aircraft. Air travel grows each year and serves as a vital mode of transportation for millions of American more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Watch Video of Rep. Espaillat's Remarks Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), issued the following remarks during a hearing addressing budget and operations of the Congressional Budget Office, Government Accountability Office, and Government Publishing Office agencies. The following are remarks by Rep. Espailla more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: NEW YORK, NY -- On Monday, April 15th starting at 9:30 a.m. (EST), Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will hold a press conference with local advocates to address the oversaturation of methadone treatment clinics authorized by the New York Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and other health facilities in communities around New York's 13th congressional district, particularly in Ha more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Just Days After NY Experienced An Earthquake, Schumer Delivers Funding To Make Critical Repairs To Ensure The Structural Integrity Of WNY's South Grand Island Bridges During Potential Seismic Events, And Make Other Essential Upgrades Western NY Will Also Receive A $1.6M Grant Through The Same Program To Boost Emergency Response Plans During Severe Weather In Erie, Niagara, Ca more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Funding Will Help Raise Flood Prone Stretch Of Road In The Town of Cortlandt To Help Stop Flooding From Heavy Storms And Rising Sea Levels Along Route Between Roa Hook Road And Camp Smith For Passengers & Emergency Vehicles Schumer: Fed $$$ Will Make Critical Upgrades, Driving The Hudson Valley Towards A Safer, More Resilient Future U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Sc more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that they have secured an additional $5.5 million for critical local projects in the Bronx in the FY2024 funding package. This funding will support local initiatives that will help increase public safety by reducing recidivism, provide career and professional development opportunities, and support youth mentorsh more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Modernizing U.S. Alliances and Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific" at 10 a.m. on April 17, 2024, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Witnesses 1. The Honorable Harry B. Harris Jr., Former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, Former Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Colorado Springs, Colorado 2. Mr. Walter Russel Mead, James Clarke Chace Professor of Foreign Affairs and Human more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for an executive business meeting at 9:45 a.m. on April 11, 2024, at G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Agenda: I. Nominees * Nancy L. Maldonado, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit * Georgia N. Alexakis, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois * Sanket Jayshukh Bulsara, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York * Dena  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Lindsey Graham and 41 of their Republican Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) calling on the Senate to fulfill its constitutional duty by holding a trial to consider the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The senators wrote, "Our brave men and women at Customs and Border P more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: NASHVILLE, TENN. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) joined 42 Republican Senators in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) calling on the Senate to fulfill its constitutional duty by holding a trial to consider the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The Senators wrote, "Our brave men and women at Customs and Border Prote more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited and toured Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) to highlight the $8.24 billion she helped secure in the recent government funding bill for the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. As the nation's primary sponsor of research in the physical sciences, the Office of Science supports the work of BNL and DOE's other national laboratories across the co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: "This is not just a matter of dollars. Fundamentally, we lack the capacity to manufacture the amount of weapons Ukraine needs us to supply to win the war." An Op-Ed Published In The New York Times By Senator JD Vance | April 12, 2024 President Biden wants the world to believe that the biggest obstacle facing Ukraine is Republicans and our lack of commitment to the global community. This is wrong. Ukraine's c more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced it would disburse an additional $38 million in emergency funding from the Shelter and Services Program (SSP) to New York City to support the ongoing efforts by local government and nonprofit entities to provide humanitarian relief to asylum seekers. Earlier this Congress, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) led a letter to FEMA on be more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Harvard University Interim President Dr. Alan Garber and Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow Penny Pritzker demanding Harvard hold perpetrators of antisemitism accountable after obtaining a document from a law firm representing the victim of verbal harassment and physical assault at the university. On October 18, 2023, Harvard's Palestine Solidarity Co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Tupper Lake, N.Y. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik attended the Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory's "Totality in Tupper Lake" event at the LP Quinn Elementary School with members of the community and visitors to watch the eclipse. On April 8th, 2024, a total solar eclipse took place across the United States with NY-21 mostly in the path of the eclipse. The Adirondack Sky Center is one of twelve more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on the Biden Administration's ruling that reduces the amount of milk available to families utilizing the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). "Joe Biden's WIC restrictions will cause significant negative effects on the health of babies, mothers, and families participating in WIC to access nutrit more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on the Anti-Defamation League's release of their Campus Antisemitism Report Card, which grades American universities on their handling of antisemitism on campus. "The ADL's Antisemitism Report Card confirmed what we've known for years; there is a moral rot in our higher education system. We must demand that our colle more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement following the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's address to Congress. "I'm proud to welcome Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to our nation's Capitol as we continue our joint efforts to combat the malign encroachment of Communist China and North Korea in the Indo-Pacific region," said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. "I recently led a bip more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted to pass the A Stronger Workforce for America Act, legislation to reform and modernize the workforce development system, which included her bills the Validate Prior Learning to Accelerate Employment Act and the Employer-Directed Skills Act. "Two important bills that I led, the Validate Prior Learning to Accelerate Employment Act and the Employer-Directed Skills A more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Senator Marsha Blackburn introduced the Defense Quantum Acceleration Act, legislation that would supercharge the Department of Defense's (DoD) approach to quantum technology and advance U.S. national security, building on the excellent work done by Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) - Rome, in Rome, New York. Currently, there are a number of tremendous individual effor more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik co-led the Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act with Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Chairman of the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee of the House Veterans' Affairs (VA) Committee, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), to ensure that the VA Board of Veterans' Appeals provides veterans and their families with legally accurate and fair decisions on their claim more PR