WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement regarding the anti-immigrant disinformation campaign surrounding the Haitian diaspora: "It's truly sickening to see America's most powerful prey on its most vulnerable through xenophobic, despicable disinformation. Though even acknowledging these heinous, anti-immigrant rumors is beneath our common decency, unfortunately, billio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: The 'Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act' Would Improve FEMA Communication to States and Localities Applying for Counter-Terrorism Grants Goldman's Bill Passed Unanimously Through the Committee on Homeland Security, Awaits Vote on Floor of the House State Homeland Security Grant Program and Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Programs Developed in Response to Septemb more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) announced her bill, which she led alongside Congressman David Kustoff (TN-8), the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, unanimously passed the House Ways and Means Committee Markup today.This legislation would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States citizens who are wr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the 23rd anniversary of 9/11: "Twenty-three years after the darkest day in our nation's history, we must continue to honor our promise to never forget," said Senator Gillibrand. "The heroes on the ground that day many of them now suffering from cancer and other serious illnesses deserve guaranteed access to health care. Congress es more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic held a hearing titled "A Hearing with former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo" to examine the former governor's role in issuance of unscientific guidance that forced New York nursing homes and long-term care facilities to admit COVID-19 positiv more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: D.C . In case you missed it, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik published an op-ed in the Press Republican commemorating the twenty-third anniversary of the tragic September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and honoring the victims, including first responders and service members, who lost their lives. Honoring the Precious Lives Lost on the September 11, 2001 By Congresswoman Elise Stefanik  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks: "Today, I'm praying for the families and loved ones of all those we lost in Virginia, New York, and Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. We must never forget the heroism of the first responders, servicemembers, and other individuals who risked their lives to save others on more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Sept. 11, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Twenty-three years ago, Al Qaeda, a violent terrorist organization, attacked America and killed 2,977 of our fellow citizens on September 11. Today, we remember the lives of the fallen and pray for the families who continue to grieve their loved ones. Hundreds of first responders selflessly and bravely ans more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Sept. 11, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Twenty-three years ago, Al Qaeda, a violent terrorist organization, attacked America and killed 2,977 of our fellow citizens on September 11. Today, we remember the lives of the fallen and pray for the families who continue to grieve their loved ones. Hundreds of first responders  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans are threatening a government shutdown unless they can impose their right-wing ideology on everyday Americans, Democrats will continue to stand firm for hardworking American taxpayers. Mika Brzezinski: Let's bring in now, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans are threatening a government shutdown unless they can impose their right-wing ideology on everyday Americans, Democrats will continue to stand firm for hardworking American taxpayers. Mika Brzezinski: Let's bring in now, House Minor more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans are working to enact Trump's dangerous Project 2025, Democrats are fighting for hardworking American taxpayers. \Wolf Blitzer (left) and Leader Jeffries (right) appearing on screen WOLF BLITZER: Leader Jeffr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001: "The heinous terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, and D.C. on September 11, 2001, forever changed our nation. The innocent lives that were lost will never be forgotten nor will the bravery and sacrifice of our first responders and bystanders who rushed to the sce more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: On 23rd Anniversary of 9/11, Congressmen Pat Ryan, John James, and John Moolenaar Introduce "Patriot Week" Resolution Resolution would designate September 11 through September 17 (Constitution Day) as Patriot Week Congressmen Ryan and James were classmates in their second year at West Point on September 11, 2001 Today, Congressman Pat Ryan joined with his former West Point classmate Congressman John James  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 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 Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Hearing on "The Consequences of Soft on Crime Policies": "Mr. Chairman, in our first week back from the August recess, this Subcommittee's first hearing is nothing more than a campaign event for Donald Trump. Rather than add more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: This week Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and DWC Policy Co-Chair Ayanna Pressley (MA-06) hosted a roundtable on sexually-explicit deepfake pornography and what Congress can do to address this devastating epidemic. They were joined by actor and activist Sophia Bush, and Omny Miranda Martone, CEO and Founder of the Sexual Violence Prevent more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on Sept. 11, 2024: * * * Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in remembrance of the tragedy that occurred in the United States of America on September 11, 2001: "On September 11, 2001, our world was changed forever when the United States of America was brutally attacked by senseless acts of terror at the World Trade Centers in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia, and a field in Penns more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) is proud to announce that as of today, September 11, 2024, all 9/11 responders to the Pentagon and Shanksville who were active-duty DOD military, soldiers and sailors, as well as civilians and other Federal employees, will now be able to join the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP). Previously, some responders to the Pentagon and Shanksv more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Leeds, NY U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Thursday, September 19 at the Norwich City Hall and from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Friday, September 20 at the Canaan Town Hall. During these events, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro's office to share comments and resolve iss more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: Today, on the 23rd Anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), joined by co-leads Congressman Jerry Nadler (D-NY-12), Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY-04) and Dan Goldman (D-NY-10), introduced the Continued Costs of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks Act. This legislation would allow FEMA to reimburse the State and City pension systems for more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: Reps. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Juan Vargas (CA-52), Steven Horsford (NV-04) issued a joint statement in response to the recent speech by Vice Chair for Supervision Barr on Basel III endgame: "We are pleased by Vice Chair Barr's announcement that he will recommend that the Board re-propose the Basel endgame rules and the acknowledgement that broad and material changes to the prop more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Senator Has Long Been One Of The Corning Museum Of Glass's Advocates, Delivering A Critical $10+M In Relief During The Height Of The COVID Pandemic To Keep Staff On Payroll Through The Schumer-Led Save Our Stages Program In The American Rescue Plan New Funding Will Expand Museum's K-12 STEAM Education Initiatives & Target Expansion Of Outreach To Schools In Upstate NY Beyond more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Lower Health Care Costs for Americans: Understanding the Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act" at 10 a.m. on Sept. 17, 2024, at 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Member Statements * Ron Wyden (D - OR) * Mike Crapo (R - ID) Witnesses * Judy Aiken, Retired Registered Nurse, Portland, ME * Jeanne Lambrew Ph.D., Director of Health Care Reform and Senior Fellow, The Century Foundat more PR