WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE FIGHTS BACK AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S DANGEROUS ANTI-HEALTH AGENDA (Rochester, N.Y.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by members of the Monroe County Medical Society and local parent advocates in a renewed commitment to fighting for the health, safety, and well-being of every child in our community. "It's been over 20 years since a child in America has die more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Schumer, Torres Push The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission To Swiftly Finalize Federal Regulations For Lithium-Ion Batteries; Rule Would Make E-Bikes Safer Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries Have Caused 1,000+ Fires And 34 Deaths Since 2019 In New York City Alone Rulemaking Would Protect Innocent Americans From The Dangers Of Cheap And Defective Imported Lithium-Ion Batter more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Goodlander Advocates for New Hampshire Public Schools, Files Amicus Brief in Defense of Public Education Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, a member of the Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force, helped file an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to close the Department of Education in the matter of the State of New York v. Linda McMahon. A case more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty, Kaine Urge Mexican Government to Cease Unfair Treatment of U.S.-Based Vulcan Materials Company NEW YORK CITY --Today, United States Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter urging Mexican Minister of Economy Ebrard Casaubon to address the country's unfair treatment of the U.S.-based Vulcan Materials Company, which  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * HOUSE DEMOCRATS' LITIGATION TASK FORCE DEFENDS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN COURT The Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force led 192 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to close the Department of Education in the matter of the State of New York v. Linda McMahon. A case in which 20 states moved to sue the administratio more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * HOUSE DEMOCRATS' LITIGATION TASK FORCE DEFENDS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN COURT Washington, D.C. -- The Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force led 192 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to close the Department of Education in the matter of the State of New York v. Linda McMahon. A case in which 20 states moved to sue the administration for  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Defends Department of Education in Court Washington, D.C. -- The Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force led 192 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to close the Department of Education in the matter of the State of New York v. Linda McMahon. A case in more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Defends Department Of Education In Court Washington, D.C. -- The Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force led 192 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to close the Department of Education in the matter of the State of New York v. Linda McMahon. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Defends Department of Education in Court Washington, D.C. -- The Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force led 192 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to close the Department of Education in the matter of the State of New York v. Linda McMahon. A cas more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy to Trump Admin: Don't Shelve Our Library Funding Standing With Library Officials and Patrons, Kennedy Demands Restoration of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Which Provides Funding For Libraries and Museums Across New York In 2024, IMLS Awarded $266 Million in Grants Nationwide - Trump Admin's Executive Order Undermines Critical Library Infrastructure BUFFALO, N.Y. -  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TERROR ATTACK IN KASHMIR Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am horrified by the senseless act of terror targeting civilians on Tuesday in Kashmir. I join the world in prayer for the victims and their families during this incredibly painful time. Everyone responsible for this despicable attack mu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis, Local Leaders Call for Tour Helicopters to Be Reined In (STATEN ISLAND, NY) \- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was joined by local residents and leaders of civic associations to address growing concerns over the frequency of helicopter tours following a recent tour helicopter crash in the Hudson River. Malliotakis called for stricter regulations on non-essential helicopter tours more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Marking 60 Years Since "La Revolucion de Abril," Rep. Adriano Espaillat to Reintroduce Historic Legislation Named in Spanish "La Comision de las Ocupaciones Norteamericanas Act" Is the First Bill in U.S. Congressional History Named in Spanish Espaillat's Legislation Will Seek to Establish a Commission to Examine the Consequences of U.S. Interventions in the Dominican Republic and Latin Amer more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * Meeks Statement on Reported DOGE Dismantling of Millennium Challenge Corporation Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement on reports that the Trump administration has enabled DOGE's dismantling of the Millennium Challenge C more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Morelle Statement on Foreign Contributions in American Elections WASHINGTON - Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued this statement following a presidential memorandum targeting foreign contributions in American elections: "Democrats have and always will firmly oppose all for more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER: SUNY SCHENECTADY CAN HELP ADDRESS NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER SHORTAGE, BUT NEEDS FINAL FED APPROVAL FOR TRAINING PROGRAM; SENATOR CALLS ON FAA TO APPROVE SCHENECTADY AVIATION SCHOOL FOR... SUNY Schenectady's Top-Tier Aviation Science And Air Traffic Control Degree Program Has Excellent Reputation For Training Future Air Traffic Controllers And Is Uniquel more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Combat Invasive Species Saratoga, New York - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik reintroduced the bipartisan Stamp Out Invasive Species Act with Rep. Ed Case (D-HI) to help combat and raise awareness of the threat invasive species pose to Upstate New York and North Country ecosystems. "Upstate New York and the North Country are home to some of the largest and mo more PR