WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * May 14, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON WAYS & MEANS RECONCILIATION BILL HEALTH PROVISIONS THAT DIRECTLY HARM NEW YORK STATE WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement: "It is shameful that Republicans are committing an outright assault on affordable health care across this nation. As I'm sitting in a 24-hour hearing, fighting to  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Sec. Kennedy Testifying Before The Senate, Gillibrand, Schumer Demand Answers On Chaos At The World Trade Center Health Program After Kennedy And President Trump Broke Promises, Fired Workers, And Gutted The Vital Health Care Of 9/11 First Responders Ahead of Secretary Kennedy's Testimony Before Senate HELP Committee, Senators Say 9/11 First Responders Deserve Clear Answers On Safety Of Their Health Care After Recurring Firings Of Med more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Condemns Racially Biased Refugee Policy Under Trump Administration Washington, DC -- In response to a New York Times report revealing that the Trump administration fast-tracked refugee admissions for white South Africans while continuing to block refugee access for Black and brown populations fleeing violence and persecution, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson issued the following statement: "The Trump administratio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Celebrates the Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill from the Ways and Means Markup Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released the following statement on the passage of "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill" from the House Ways and Means Committee Markup. "Today, the House Ways and Means Committee voted to advance our portion of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill to deliver on President Trump's America First agen more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Honoring a Hero: Kennedy Introduces Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Joined by colleagues, gun violence prevention activists, and leaders from Western New York, Congressman Tim Kennedy announced the introduction of the Aaron Salter, Jr. Responsible Body Armor Possession Act. Named in honor of the late Buffalo Police Lieutenant Aaron Salter, Jr., the legislation would prohibit the ownership or sale of  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Blasts Trump Administration for Bypassing Congress on UAE Arms Sale, Announces Joint Resolutions of Disapproval Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today criticized the Trump administration's decision to bypass the Congressional committee review process and immediately notify major arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UA more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Stefanik Delivers Remarks, Leads Press Conference on Educational Choice for Children Act Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik delivered remarks on the need for school choice during Wednesday's press conference. View Chairwoman Stefanik's remarks as prepared:  "Good morning, everyone, Thank you for coming today in support of this important piece of legislation - the Educational C more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * IN TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE HEARING, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN PUSHES TO RENEW CRITICAL SAFETY PROGRAM, PREVENT HUDSON VALLEY RAIL CROSSING DEATHS In Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Hearing, Congressman Pat Ryan Pushes to Renew Critical Safety Program, Prevent Hudson Valley Rail Crossing Deaths There are more than 100 rail crossings in NY-18, several of which desperately need safety improvements like traffic signal upgrades t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Calls For Stronger SALT Relief Amidst Reconciliation Talks with House Leadership CONTACT: Ciro Riccardi | ciro.riccardi@mail.house.gov | (845)-642-6569 LAWLER CALLS FOR STRONGER SALT RELIEF AMIDST RECONCILIATION TALKS WITH HOUSE LEADERSHIP Pearl River, N.Y. - 5/12/25... Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement regarding the current House budget reconciliation bill's failure to adequately lift the cap on the State a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES DURING POLICE WEEK: "IT'S TIME TO HONOR THOSE HEROIC OFFICERS" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries took to the House floor to hold House Republicans accountable for refusing to follow the law and honor the heroes who protected the United States Capitol on January 6. JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on House Administration be discharged from further  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES DURING POLICE WEEK: "IT'S TIME TO HONOR THOSE HEROIC OFFICERS" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries took to the House floor to hold House Republicans accountable for refusing to follow the law and honor the heroes who protected the United States Capitol on January 6. JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on House Administration be discharged from further consideration of H.Con.Res more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS CAN'T DEFEND THESE MEDICAID CUTS, THAT'S WHY THEY'RE TRYING TO HIDE THEM" Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back against the reckless Republican scheme to rip healthcare and nutritional assistance away from the American people. WOLF BLITZER : Turning back now to the very c more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS CAN'T DEFEND THESE MEDICAID CUTS, THAT'S WHY THEY'RE TRYING TO HIDE THEM" Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back against the reckless Republican scheme to rip healthcare and nutritional assistance away from the American people. WOLF BLITZER : Turning back now to the very contentious budget battle h more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THIS REALLY IS A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH AND IT'S ALL BEING DONE TO TRY TO ENACT MASSIVE TAX CUTS FOR MAGA BILLIONAIRE DONORS" Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back against the reckless Republican scheme to rip healthcare and nutritional assistance away from the American people. MIKA BRZEZINSKI : This mor more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THIS REALLY IS A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH AND IT'S ALL BEING DONE TO TRY TO ENACT MASSIVE TAX CUTS FOR MAGA BILLIONAIRE DONORS" Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back against the reckless Republican scheme to rip healthcare and nutritional assistance away from the American people. MIKA BRZEZINSKI : This morning, the House Energy and more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Tax Provisions Included In "One, Big Beautiful Bill" Legislation to lower taxes for working Americans, senior citizens and middle class families passed by House Ways & Means Committee today (WASHINGTON, DC) \- Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis announced that multiple pieces of legislation she authored, co-sponsored or championed are included in the House Ways and Means legislation that will be part of Republicans' "One, Big more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Meeks Introduces Bill to Block Foreign-Gifted Luxury Jet to President Trump Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today introduced legislation to prohibit President Donald J. Trump, or any future president, from accepting a luxury aircraft reportedly offered by the government of Qatar. The bill aims to uphold  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Must Watch: Rep Dan Goldman Grills Secretary Kristi Noem Over Violation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Due Process Rights Goldman: "How can you say he's been treated appropriately if the Supreme Court has ruled 9-0 that he hasn't been treated appropriately? Why does your opinion have more authority than the Supreme Court?" Watch the Video of the Exchange Here (link is external) Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today cross-examined more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise to demand that Congress restore the full State and local tax deduction which would cut taxes for Nassau County residents. On Long Island, we pay some of the highest taxes in the country, and we send far more to Washington than we get back. For the past 8 years, this cap has hiked tax bills for  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 13, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of the Honorable Mia Bourdeau Love, a trailblazing public servant, devoted wife and mother, proud Haitian American, and the first Black Republican woman elected to the United States Congress. I enjoyed serving with Congresswoman Love during her time in this body and considered her a friend. Born Ludmya Bourdeau in Brooklyn,  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1550 redesignates Saratoga National Historical Park as the Saratoga National Battlefield Park. The site in Stillwater, New York, marks the location of a critical pair of battles known as the turning point of the American Revolutionary War. American forces defeated the British in the Battle of Saratoga more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. George Latimer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the New York Post Editorial Board wrote about President Trump's plans to accept a free gift from Qatar of a $400 million Boeing 747-8 jet. The New York Post said: "What is President Trump thinking? He's bragging of winning a $400 million `gift,' a `palace in the sky' . . .from Qatar that,  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my legislation, the Strengthening America's Turning Point Act. I am always proud to share with my colleagues in Congress and with the American people that upstate New York and the North Country are known as the cradle of the American Revolution, home to numerous battlefield more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of Representative Stefanik's bill, H.R. 1550, which will redesignate the Saratoga National Historical Park located in her district as the Saratoga National Battlefield Park. Saratoga County, New York, is the fastest growing county in New York State and features a robust economy and more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lawler, Flood Introduce Bipartisan Equal Opportunity For All Investors Act Washington, D.C. - 5/14/25... This week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Mike Flood (NE-01), Cleo Fields (LA-06), Sarah McBride (DE-At large), and Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act. The Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act provides additional pathways for Americans to become an accredited investor by allowing individuals seeking more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Madam President, on reconciliation and particularly on SNAP, a program that feeds hungry children, today, the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Agriculture will begin marking up the main portions of Republicans' so-called "big, beautiful bill." Reports suggest that Republicans  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Madam President, news of the Qatari Government gifting Donald Trump a $4 million private jet to use as Air Force One is so corrupt that even Putin would give a double take. This is not just naked corruption. It is also a grave national security threat. So in light of the deeply troubling news of a possi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Madam President, now on tariffs, Donald Trump promised in dealing with China he would not back off without getting concessions in return. And then yesterday Donald Trump did, in fact, cave to China without getting much in the way of any concessions. Sadly, it seems like China has, once again, gotten the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Champions Reintroduction of BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act Washington, D.C. - House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) in reintroducing the BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act. "For far too long, our Bureau of Prisons facilities have faced dangerous staffing shortages that threaten the safety of correctional officers, staff, and inmates alike. As the Representative of FCI Ray Brook, I am pr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Delivers Final Plea to Republicans to Protect Medicaid for Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In his closing remarks, during a 26-hour long markup in the Energy and Commerce Committee on the Republican budget, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) shared the story of a local family who relies on Medicaid and who would be hurt by the massive healthcare cuts included in the GOP budget. Throughout the markup, Tonko shared firsthand accounts of constituen more PR