WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton Reintroduces Legislation to End Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 January 23, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Senator Jim Banks (R- Indiana), and Senator Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), today reintroduced The Restoring Trade Fairness Act to end Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) with China. This le more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2025: Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25) released a joint statement following the arrest of a man with a gun in the Capitol. "We are severely disappointed in the security failure earlier this week at the CVC. Ensuring visitors, staff, and Members of Congress are safe  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 22, 2025: * * * Today, House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) released the following statement announcing subcommittee Ranking Members for the 119th Congress: "It's an honor to welcome this dynamic group of legislators to the Committee for the 119th Congress," said Ranking Member Velazquez. "With fresh perspec more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) was selected to serve on the House Financial Services' Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance and Subcommittee on Capital Markets. The Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance oversees the Department of Housing and Urban Development and handles matters related to affordable housing and home insurance. The Subcommittee on Capital Markets reviews issues r more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement today marking the 52nd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision: "Fifty-two years ago, the Supreme Court guaranteed women across America the right to make their own decisions about their health care and family planning. For decades, Roe v. Wade ensured that women had access to the full range of reproductive health care and more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) testified in front of the House Ways and Means Committee on the urgent need to reinstate the full State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction in upcoming tax negotiations. Gillen has been a strong advocate for restoring this middle-class deduction, calling on House and Senate leadership to begin bipartisan negotiations on securing this vital relief for Lon more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2025: * * * Suozzi Also Presented Honorary 7th Degree Taekwondo Black Belt For Long Time Support of the Korean American Community * * * Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) introduced a resolution celebrating the alliance between the United States and South Korea. Suozzi was also presented with an honorary seventh-degree Taekwondo black belt by Grandmaster Dr. Lee Dong-sup, President of Kukki more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER ANNOUNCES ROCHESTER'S L3HARRIS AWARDED $300 MILLION U.S. ARMY PURCHASE ORDER TO MAKE THOUSANDS OF NEW RADIOS Senator Fought So L3Harris Could Compete For Major Military Contracts And Army Continues To Purchase Cutting-Edge Radios From Rochester Company Schumer: New Contract Is A Win-Win-Win For L3Harris, Rochester-Finger Lakes Workforce & The U.S. Army U.S. more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a business meeting at 10:25 a.m. on Jan. 30, 2025, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees 1. Elise M. Stefanik The Honorable Elise M. Stefanik, of New York, to be the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and the Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council more PR