WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on May 21, 2025: * * * At Hearing, Blumenthal Slams Trump VA: "VA is Denying Us Essential Information" [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - At a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing today to consider pending legislation, Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) pressed senior Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officials on the findings of a recent New York T more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Celebrate Books, Music and Poetry During Live! At the Library in June Live! At the Library in June will offer a dynamic evening of music, literature and conversation. Visitors on June 5 are invited to begin the night with a compelling talk by I. Augustus Durham who will explore the musical connection between Marvin Gaye and George Gershwin. Later in the evening, join acclaimed novelist Thomas Mallon for a discussio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Lawler Reacts to the Horrific Antisemitic Attack at the Capital Jewish Museum Washington, D.C. - 5/22/2025... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, reacts to the heartbreaking antisemitic attack last night. This is part of a trend of rising antisemitic violence around the country in the wake of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON REPUBLICANS PASSING TRUMP'S BIG UGLY BILL THROUGH THE HOUSE May 22, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement: "While the American people slept, Republicans passed the largest cut to healthcare in our nation's history. Their Big Ugly Bill is an attac more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Lawler Celebrates Big, Beautiful Bill That Quadruples SALT Cap For The Next Ten Years Washington, D.C. - 5/22/2025... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement after securing a deal and voting for legislation that will quadruple the state and local tax deduction up to $40,000 for the next ten years. This will provide immediate relief to millions of New Yorkers who hav more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Applauds the Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted in favor of the historic One Big Beautiful Bill Act to deliver on President Trump's America First Agenda. This legislation passed the House by a vote of 215-214 with one voting present. "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which passed the House today, puts Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Garbarino, Quigley Introduce Bill to Combat Wildlife Trafficking WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressmen Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Mike Quigley (D-IL-05) introduced the Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025, legislation to support federal law enforcement in combating wildlife trafficking and ensure the proper placement and care of confiscated live animals. From 2015 to 2019, the U.S. Fi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Statement on GOP Tax Bill WASHINGTON, DC -- This morning, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement: "The partisan budget bill, proffered and passed without accepting any bipartisan input, dramatically raises costs and our national debt by trillions of dollars and fails the American people. "The President promised to get SALT back but he did not. The Republican Ma more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: New York Post: Long Island pols push for more federal funding to lock up illegal immigrants convicted of crimes WASHINGTON, DC - In case you missed it, the New York Post published a new letter from Congresswoman Laura Gillen calling for increased Congressional funding for states and localities seeking to lock up illegal immigrants convicted of crimes. New York Post: Long Island pols push for more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Stefanik Receives Presidential Medallion for Global Leadership Award from Yeshiva University & Delivers Commencement Address NEW YORK, NY - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik delivered a commencement address to Yeshiva University and was awarded the Presidential Medallion for Global Leadership. View highlights from Chairwoman Stefanik's speech as p more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE GOP TAX SCAM Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: Today, every single House Democrat voted to stop the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in American history. The GOP Tax Scam rips healthcare and food assistance away from  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE GOP TAX SCAM Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: Today, every single House Democrat voted to stop the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in American history. The GOP Tax Scam rips healthcare and food assistance away from millions of people in orde more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LaLota Brokers SALT Deal Delivers Full Relief to 92% of Constituents Quadruples Deduction Cap for Long Island Families Washington, D.C. -- Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01) announced a significant win for Long Island taxpayers following successful negotiations to quadruple the cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction. The change, included in the House-passed version of the One Big Beautiful Bill, n more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "IF THEY WON'T FIGHT FOR YOU, WE WILL" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the dangerous GOP Tax Scam passed by House Republicans to strip healthcare and nutritional assistance from the American people in order to enact massive tax breaks for billionaires. JEFFRIES: Mr. Speak more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "IF THEY WON'T FIGHT FOR YOU, WE WILL" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the dangerous GOP Tax Scam passed by House Republicans to strip healthcare and nutritional assistance from the American people in order to enact massive tax breaks for billionaires. JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader 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  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SHOOTING AT THE CAPITAL JEWISH MUSEUM Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am horrified by the deadly act of antisemitic violence at an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. As we await additional details, it is clear that too many of our Jewish brothers and sisters legitimately fear for their safety in more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SHOOTING AT THE CAPITAL JEWISH MUSEUM Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am horrified by the deadly act of antisemitic violence at an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. As we await additional details, it is clear that too many of our Jewish brothers and sisters legitimately fear for their safety in this country simply as a  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Celebrates House Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Legislation Builds on 2017 Tax Cuts, Delivers Border Security and Energy Independence for American Families (WASHINGTON, DC) \- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis released the following statement after the House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill calling it "a big win for hardworking taxpayers." "Today marks a historic victory  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Statement Following Vote on Republican's Dangerous Reconciliation Bill WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement after voting against Donald Trump's dangerous reconciliation bill that slashes health care and food assistance in order to pay for massive tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy: "While American families slept last night and early thi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 21, 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 sound the alarm on President Trump's reckless efforts to kneecap the agencies responsible for our Nation's emergency preparedness. In recent weeks, deadly tornadoes have torn through Kentucky and Missouri, leaving behind devastatio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. George Latimer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 21, 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, this afternoon, the House may be voting on America's worst budget ever. It includes cuts to SNAP and Medicaid funding that will hurt those who can least afford it and provide tax breaks for those who don't need them. Also among these tax changes are r more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, R-New York, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 21, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor State Senator Mark Walczyk from New York. State Senator Walczyk started his political career in 2007 as an intern for the New York State Senate while he was a student at SUNY Albany. After graduating, he worked on then-State Senator Patty Ritchie's campaign before being named her Legis more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 21, 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 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO "REVIEW OF FINAL RULE RECLASSIFICATION OF MAJOR SOURCES AS AREA SOURCES UNDER SECTION 112 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT" Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Adriano Espaillat's Statement on House Republicans' Passage of The GOP Tax Scam WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on House Republicans' passage of their GOP Tax Scam: "The only winners following the Trump's 'Big Ugly Bill' are the billionaire donors who will get massive new tax breaks and big corporations that already pay ne more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle issued the below statement following the shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees in Washington, D.C. last night: "I am horrified by the deadly attack at the Capital Jewish Museum last night. As we grieve this senseless act of violence, one truth is undeniable: no one should live in fear because of their fa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CONDEMNING HOUSE GOP BILL FOR DRACONIAN CUTS THAT PRIORITIZE BILLIONAIRES OVER WORKING FAMILIES (Rochester, N.Y.)-- Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement after House Republicans passed a devastating reconciliation package slashing healthcare, food assistance, and other essential federal programs: "President Trump and House Republica more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Provides Deciding Vote for One Big Beautiful Bill, Unlocking President Trump's America First Agenda WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik issued the following statement: "Today, I was proud to be the deciding vote to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill, a historic victory for New Yorkers and President Trump's America First agenda. More than 77 mill more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Statement on Republicans' "Big, Beautiful" Budget Betrayal WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Paul D. Tonko today issued a statement following the narrow passage of Republicans' budget, which makes the deepest cuts to healthcare, food assistance, and environmental protections in American history. Tonko spoke against this budget on the House floor in the early hours of the morning ahead of the H more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Video: At Hearing, Blumenthal Slams Trump VA: "VA is Denying Us Essential Information" [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - At a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing today to consider pending legislation, Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) pressed senior Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officials on the findings of a recent New York Times article detailing the Trump Administration's move to c more PR