WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Ryan, Wittman Deliver Key Defense Modernization Caucus Wins in NDAA to Bolster Defense Innovation Ecosystem Ryan and Wittman led efforts to streamline and accelerate the Department's ATO process, expand rapid hire authority for DoD innovation engines, and increase access to classified space for startup and scaleup companies Next meeting of House Defense Modernization Caucus planned for February 2025, in conce more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Cleveland, NY Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced that her legislation, which would require the Department of Defense to purchase domestically produced stainless-steel flatware and dinnerware, was included in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House of Representatives on December 11, 2024. Since Rep. Tenney's first term in 2017, she has been at the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Durbin announces plans to introduce legislation next Congress that establishes a federal antifraud baseline for Bitcoin ATMs Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today delivered a speech on the Senate floor highlighting how Bitcoin ATMs frequently contribute to financial fraud against elderly Americans. Reporting in the Illinois Times and New York Times outlines egregious examples of criminals cont more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: After months of advocacy, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has selected the historic Hudson-Athens Lighthouse for their protection program and identified the Lighthouse as a priority for the Corps opening the desperately needed federal funding to help restore this beloved site. Schumer explained the historic lighthou more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced he has helped secure more than $5.6 million in federal funding to support the creation of a new water district in the Town of Rush. The completion of this project will provide public water to the town and help improve the overall health, welfare, and safety of residents. "Reliable access to clean wa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: Representatives Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) and Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08) this evening urging them to address the recent spate of drone sightings and activity by including the bicameral counter-drone legislation in the Continuing Resolution currently being negotiated as the 118th Congress draws to a close. The Safeg more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) clarified his firm opposition to the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the following statement: "Last week, I mistakenly voted 'YES' for the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA has historically served as a non-partisan bill to reinforce our commitment to our service members and protect our national security. Unf more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: GUILDERLAND, NY Congressman Paul D. Tonko visited Guilderland High School on Friday to recognize Atri Dey, Anthony Egan, and Joshua Ko, members of the winning team for the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for New York's 20th Congressional District. During the visit, Tonko delivered congratulatory remarks and presented each winning student with a Congressional Certificate of Achievement and a letter of reco more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, on the 50-year anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials, and Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) introduced the AQUA Act, legislation that fixes America's drinking water systems. The bill provides needed federal in more PR