JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 937th Training Group rejoins the 37th Training Wing JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The Gateway Wing celebrated the addition of the 937th Training Group to the wing during a deactivation and reactivation ceremony May 13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Col. Will Cooper, 37th Training Wing commander, was the presiding official for th more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 22 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * ACLU of Arizona Demands Justice and Transparency as Trump DOJ Abandons Federal Police Oversight PHOENIX - The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, the ACLU, and local partners launched the Seven States Safety Campaign today, filing coordinated public records requests to uncover police misconduct in Phoenix, Arizona and six other states where the U.S. Depart more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Senate GOP will Ends California's Electric Vehicle Mandate Madness " California's EV mandates are expensive, expansive, and economically-destructive. This is not just a California problem. It is a nationwide assault on gas-powered cars in America." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor in support of the Senate's actio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-0849) on May 21, 2025, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - April 2025": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in April in 3 states and the District of Columbia, lower in 2 states, and stable in 45 states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty-six states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 1 state had a decr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on May 19, 2025, by Chairman Paul S. Atkins at the SEC Speaks Conference: * * * Prepared Remarks Before SEC Speaks Thank you, Cicely, for your kind introduction. Ladies and gentlemen, I am very happy to be with you at my first SEC Speaks conference as SEC Chairman, though I have been a regular at this event over the past 15 years or so.[1] The event has experienced some rather precipitous fits and star more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Introduces Amendments to Protect Medicaid Access and Community Health Centers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) submitted two amendments to the House Republicans' budget reconciliation bill to safeguard New York's healthcare system and ensure continued access to essential services Western New Yorkers rely upon. Kennedy's first amendment would have prevente more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Introduces Bill to Save Taxpayers, Promote Infrastructure Development, and Increase Jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) introduced the Infrastructure Expansion Act, which would reform New York's antiquated liability law on federally funded projects, reduce taxpayer costs, and promote more construction and jobs in our state. This legislatio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 21, 2025 ARMY Palantir USG Inc., Palo Alto, California, was awarded a $795,000,000 modification (P00005) to contract W911QX-24-D-0012 for Maven Smart System software licenses. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of May 28, 2029. Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity. (Awarded May more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, May 18 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks by President and CEO John C. Williams at Hofstra University's graduate commencement: * * * Why Are You (Y* R* U*) Remarks at Hofstra University's Graduate Commencement, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York As prepared for delivery President Poser, Chair Schaeffer and members of the Board of Trustees, deans, faculty and staff, family and friends, Kate and Willie Pride, and of course, the gradu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is currently reviewing an application from the Town of Wells, New York, for a subsequent minor license for its Lake Algonquin Hydroelectric Project. This significant energy facility, located on the Sacandaga River in the Town of Wells, Hamilton County, New York, is undergoing a public inspection period following its application filing on July 31, 2023. The Lake Algonquin Hydroelectric Project comprises a 239-foot-lon more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Following Trump Admin.'s Acceptance of $400 Million Qatari Plane, Ranking Member Raskin Expands Probe Into Reports of a Months-long Shakedown Campaign Ambassador Witkoff and Secretary Hegseth Reportedly Helped Trump Coerce Qatari Royals into "Gifting" Him the Ultra-Luxury "Flying Palace" Washington, D.C. (May 21, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Competition issued the following warning letter on May 21, 2025: * * * To: General Counsel Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc. 11570 6th Street Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 brianm@amphastar.com Re: Improper Orange Book Patent Listing for Baqsimi Dear Counsel, I write regarding Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s ("Amphastar") ongoing obligation to ensure the propriety of its patent listings in the FDA's Approved Drug Products with T more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Competition issued the following warning letter on May 21, 2025: * * * To: Andrew Teehan, General Counsel, Covis Pharma GMBH, 200 Connell Dr. Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922, ateehan@covispharma.com Re: Improper Orange Book Patent Listings for Tudorza Pressair and Duaklir Pressair Dear Mr. Teehan, I write regarding Covis Pharma GMBH's ("Covis") ongoing obligation to ensure the propriety of its patent listings in the FDA's Appro more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Competition issued the following warning letter on May 21, 2025: * * * To: Mylan Specialty LP Attn: Legal Counsel Corporation Service Co. 251 Little Falls Dr. Wilmington, New Castle, DE 19808 * Brian Roman Global General Counsel Viatris Inc. 1000 Mylan Blvd. Canonsburg, PA 15322 Brian.Roman@viatris.com * * * Re: Improper Orange Book Patent Listings for EPIPEN and EPIPEN Jr. Dear Mr. Roman: I write regarding Mylan Speci more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Competition issued the following warning letter on May 21, 2025: * * * To: Norton (Waterford) Limited Attn: Legal Counsel Waterford Industrial Park Unit 301, Cork Rd Waterford, X91 WK68, Ireland * Brian Savage, SVP and General Counsel Global Litigation, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 400 Interpace Pkwy, Suite 3 Parsippany, NJ 07054 brian.savage@tevapharm.com * * * Re: Improper Orange Book Patent Listings for QVAR RediHale more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Competition issued the following warning letter on May 21, 2025: * * * To: Elizabeth McGee General Counsel Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. 1 Health Plaza, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 Elizabeth.mcgee@novartis.com Re: Improper Orange Book Patent Listings for Seebri and Utibron Dear Ms. McGee, I write regarding Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.'s ("Novartis") ongoing obligation to ensure the propriety of its patent listings in more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Competition issued the following warning letter on May 21, 2025: * * * Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Attn: Legal Counsel c/o Corporate Creations Network Inc. 3411 Silverside Road Tatnall Building, Ste. 104 Wilmington, New Castle, DE 19810 * Brian Savage, SVP and General Counsel Global Litigation, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 400 Interpace Pkwy, Suite 3 Parsippany, NJ 07054 brian.savage@tevapharm.com * * more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Competition issued the following warning letter on May 21, 2025: * * * To: David R. McAvoy Chief Legal Officer Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. c/o Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 400 Interpace Pkwy, Suite 3 Parsippany, NJ 07054 * Brian Savage, SVP and General Counsel Global Litigation Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 400 Interpace Pkwy, Suite 3 Parsippany, NJ 07054 brian.savage@tevapharm.com * * * Re: Improper Orange B more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Introduces Amendment to Reconciliation Package That Would Restore Full SALT Deduction; Fulfill President's Promise to "Get SALT Back" WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) introduced an amendment to House Republicans' reconciliation package that would eliminate any limitation on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction, which was capped at $10,000 as part of the 2017 GOP t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Testifies Before Rules Committee on SALT Cap Repeal Amendment WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) testified in front of the House Rules Committee on her amendment to fully repeal the cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction. Gillen's amendment would cut taxes for hardworking families on Long Island. Below is a copy of her remarks as prepared for delivery.Watch the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen, Garbarino Urge House Appropriations Leaders to Increase Funding for DOJ State Criminal Alien Assistance Program "Enforcing our nation's immigration laws is a core responsibility of the federal government. We respectfully request that Congress continue to provide these critical resources to local jurisdictions by increasing funding for the SCAAP program in FY2026," wrote the Representatives. " more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Legislation That Would Make Childbirth Free For Families With Private Insurance Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference to discuss her Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act, bipartisan legislation that would require insurance companies to fully cover the costs associated with childbirth, including labor and delivery and prenatal, n more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Hispanic Federation (HF) has submitted its comments to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council to bolster, rather than diminish, the agency's critical role in national disaster response. The submission comes in response to a Request for Information (RFI) issued by DHS on March 26, 2025, seeking public input on experiences with FEMA's disaster relief efforts. In a letter addressed to Patrick Powers, more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on May 21, 2025 on May 21, 2025: * * * Homeland Republicans Probe PRC-Affiliated Transportation Manufacturers for Potential National Security Threats WASHINGTON D.C.--This week, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), and Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) sent a  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted 18 committee hearings on May 20, 2025: * * * NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES FORCES Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Defense held an oversight hearing on the National Guard and Reserves Forces. Testimony was heard from General Steven S. Nordhaus, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Department of Defense; Lieutenant General Robert D. Harter, Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command; Vice Ad more ST

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal, Sanders, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Make Public Colleges and Universities Tuition Free WASHINGTON, DC - As President Trump and congressional Republicans are working overtime to make college unaffordable and unattainable for millions of working-class families in order to provide tax breaks to billionaires, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Se more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Democrats: Trump is Criminalizing Congressional Oversight as the Administration Tramples Constitutional Rights and Freedoms Democrats Counter Republicans Efforts to Stifle Lawful Oversight of Trump's Chaotic Immigration Enforcement Following the Political Targeting of a Democratic Member of Congress Washington, D.C. (May 21, 2025)--Re more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES RESPONSE TO TRUMP'S STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump promised to love and cherish Medicaid. Instead, his One Big Ugly Bill represents the largest healthcare cut in our country's history. Millions of people will lose their Medicaid coverage and hardworking American taxpayers will be forced t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF REP. GERRY CONNOLLY Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Democratic Caucus, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the country have lost a hardworking, humble and honorable public servant with the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly. For more than three decades, Gerry relentlessly defen more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF REP. GERRY CONNOLLY Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Democratic Caucus, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the country have lost a hardworking, humble and honorable public servant with the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly. For more than three decades, Gerry relentlessly defended our democracy on the O more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces New Investments, Totaling Over $400 Million, to Fully Fund Transformation of Fifth Avenue Into World-Class, Pedestrian Centered Boulevard as Part of "Best Budget Ever" May 21, 2025 $250 Million in New Investments for Future of Fifth Will Strengthen Historic Corridor's Economic Engine and Increase Job Creation, Making New York City More Affordable by Providing Good-Paying Jobs for Workin more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Temporarily Co-Names NYC Streets After New York Knicks Players, as Team Advances to 2025 Eastern Conference Finals May 21, 2025 Streets Across Manhattan Will Honor Each Player on Knicks Active Roster for Remainder of Knicks 2025 NBA Playoff Run Jalen Brunson Boulevard, Josh Hart Street, and Other Streets Will Be Unveiled Today WATCH: DOT Officials Install Temporary Street Signs Co-Naming Stre more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 22 -- The Minnesota Nurses Association issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * Duluth nurses and providers sound the alarm as Essentia pockets tax breaks, cuts patient care (Duluth) - May 20, 2025 - Earlier today, frontline healthcare staff and community members in Duluth raised urgent concerns about declining patient care and unsafe staffing levels at Essentia Health -- even as the not-for-profit system receives millions in tax exemptions meant to b more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- A Cornell University expert is calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allocate federal funds to combat a severe infestation of invasive water chestnut (Trapa natans) in the Mohawk River watershed. Anna Haws, Aquatic Invasive Species Research and Outreach Coordinator with the New York State Water Resources Institute, penned a letter advocating for a portion of the appropriation outlined in the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Haws highlights more ST

ALBANY, New York, May 22 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM UNVEILS NEW EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTING THE ROAD TO MARRIAGE EQUALITY "New York Pride: The Fight for Marriage Equality" Will be On Display Beginning May 24, 2025 Exhibit Features Rare Items from First Same-Sex Weddings Held in New York State The New York State Education Department's Office of Cultural Education is proud to announce the unveiling of the more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has denied a petition for rehearing filed by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, affirming an earlier ruling in favor of a residential customer who was backbilled for extended periods of service. The decision, issued and effective May 20, 2025, solidifies the customer's right to a credit adjustment and refund. The case originated when Central Hudson failed to bill customer Andrew Frederick for electric service more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is seeking approval for new electric and gas rate plans that would gradually increase customer bills over the next three years. A Joint Proposal, filed on May 13, 2025, with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC), outlines the proposed changes, which would take effect on July 1, 2025. If approved, electric delivery revenues would increase by $29.7 million (5.5%) in the first year, followed by increases of $31.6 mi more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has scheduled an evidentiary hearing to scrutinize a Joint Proposal that could significantly impact electric and gas rates for Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation customers. The hearing is set to commence on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the PSC's Albany offices located at Three Empire State Plaza. Administrative Law Judges Leah Soule Amyot and Erika Bergen will preside over the proceedings in the 19 more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted crucial approvals for the Excelsior Energy Center, LLC's utility-scale solar facility in Genesee County. In an order issued and effective May 20, 2025, the PSC approved several compliance filings, paving the way for the construction and operation of critical components of the solar project. The Excelsior Energy Center, which received its initial Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need f more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued an order approving critical compliance filings for the Baron Winds LLC wind energy facility in Steuben County. This decision, made on May 15, 2025, and effective May 20, 2025, allows Baron Winds II, LLC to proceed with certain pre-construction and initial construction activities for the 242-megawatt project. The Baron Winds project, authorized by the New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to issue crucial guidance for implementing the Thomas R. Carper Water Resource Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. In a letter dated April 30, 2025, the NPCA, representing 1.6 million members and supporters, emphasized the need for specific directives to safeguard and enhance America's national parks. The NPCA highlighted the Army Corps' vital role in protecting and restoring wate more ST

ALBANY, New York, May 22 -- The New York State Association of Counties issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * New York County Leaders Urge Congressional Delegation to Reject Devastating Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in House Budget Bill The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) and the New York State County Executives Association (NYSCEA) are calling on New York's Congressional Delegation to stand up for the 19.5 million residents of the state by rejecting the deeply ha more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 22 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * New York State Department of Health Division of State Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and New York National Guard Create Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Initiative for National Guard Service Members Approximately 150 of the National Guard Participants Successfully Obtained EMT Certification as of May 2025 Program Involved Intensive, Full-Time Classes Cover more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sanders, Jayapal, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Make Public Colleges and Universities Tuition Free WASHINGTON, May 21 - As President Trump and congressional Republicans are working overtime to make college unaffordable and unattainable for millions of working-class families in order to provide tax breaks to billionaires, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Hea more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport hosts the commander of Submarine Group 7 for tours, briefings on May 2 NEWPORT, R.I. - The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport welcomed Rear Adm. Lincoln Reifsteck, Commander of Submarine Group 7 (CSG7) and Task Forces 54 and 74 based in Yokosuka, Japan, on May 2. "Our mission is peace through strength. To that end, we will sustain undersea warfighting readiness and more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 (TNSLprt) -- New York City is facing significant uncertainty regarding billions of dollars in federal aid, as the current administration initiates sweeping reviews and freezes on grant programs. A recent report, "Federal Funds to New York City: A Review of Categorical Grants" (Policy Research Working Paper 11117), published by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), highlights the potential for substantial impacts on essential city services and semi-autonomous organiz more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Statement on Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Washington, DC - Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) released a statement following reports (link is external) of the Israeli government blocking humanitarian assistance from entering Gaza. "Israel's blockade of food and humanitarian assistance to Gaza is in violation of international law. Another 14,000 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Lee, Durbin, Graham Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Combat Non-Consensual, Sexually Explicit Deepfake Imagery Washington, D.C. \- Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) alongside Representative Laurel Lee (FL-15), Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), reintroduced the Disrupt Explicit Forgeds and Non-Consensual Edits Act more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Johnson Re-Introduces Supreme Court Justice Term Limit Measure to Restore Balance, Legitimacy for SCOTUS WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an effort to restore independence to the nation's highest court, today Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) reintroduced the Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization (TERM) Act, which would establish term limits for Supreme Court justices more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 20, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY RELATING TO THE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS UNDER THE BANK MERGER ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S.J. RES. 31, PROVIDIN more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 20, 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 to recognize Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. There are 25 million Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the U.S., representing the fastest growing racial group in the country. We hav more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * Rising Costs and Growing Demand: Libraries Need Help NYC libraries call for $46.8M in baselined operational funding. May 21, 2025--The presidents of New York City's three public library systems testified before the New York City Council on Wednesday to call for increased funding to address rising costs, aging infrastructure and growing demand for their services. Without funding increases, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * NEWS: Sanders, Jayapal, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Make Public Colleges and Universities Tuition Free WASHINGTON, May 21 - As President Trump and congressional Republicans are working overtime to make college unaffordable and unattainable for millions of working-class families in order to provide tax breaks to billionai more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Banking Republicans Raise Concerns Over Proxy Advisors' Influence of U.S. Public Companies "While your influence over corporate governance has grown substantially, your practices have increasingly departed from sound economic principles, undermining the interests of shareholders and the competitiveness of U.S. capital mark more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Gillibrand And Schumer, Rep. Torres Statement On United States Consumer Product Safety Commission Vote To Withdraw E-Bike Safety Proposed Rulemaking Today, United States Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer, along with Congressman Ritchie Torres, released the following statement on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) decision to withdraw the notice of proposed more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall and Warner Reintroduce Bill to Improve Seniors' Access to Care Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-Virginia) today reintroduced the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - bipartisan, zero-cost legislation to improve access to care for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. The bill focuses on streamlining the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Supports DOJ Investigation into Disgraced Former Governor Andrew Cuomo WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: "This is a long-awaited and important step for much-needed accountability for New Yorkers. The Department of Justice investigation of disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo for his fatal nursing home execu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11314) on May 20, 2025, by legislative attorney Victoria L. Killion: * * * The TAKE IT DOWN Act: A Federal Law Prohibiting the Nonconsensual Publication of Intimate Images On April 28, 2025, Congress passed S. 146, the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a bill that criminalizes the nonconsensual publication of intimate images, including "digital forgeries" (i.e., deepfakes), in certain cir more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division Dismisses Biden-Era Police Investigations and Proposed Police Consent Decrees in Louisville and Minneapolis Today, the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division is beginning the process of dismissing lawsuits against the Louisville, Kentucky and Minneapolis, Minnesota police departments. These lawsuits, which were filed at the last minute b more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears Live On "The Beat 139" Podcast May 21, 2025 Vernon "Don Veto" Boisseau: Good morning, Mr. Mayor. How are you today, sir? Mayor Eric Adams: Quite well, quite well. Great speaking with you. Boisseau: Good to see you. It's been a while. So I know you're a busy man, so let me ask you a question. So I've been, you know, watching a lot of your television interviews and stuff lik more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Introduces Legislation to Help Cattlemen Defend Livestock from Vultures WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO) to reintroduce the Black Vulture Relief Act to allow farmers and producers to protect their newborn livestock from black vultures without burdensome government interference. The legislation would r more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark Introduces Amendment To Strike Language From GOP Tax Scam That Would Defund Planned Parenthood WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) addressed House Republicans' marathon budget hearing, where she offered an amendment that would strike the GOP Tax Scam's provision defunding Planned Parenthood. Below are excerpts from Whip Clark's testimony: On Her Ame more PR