WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND COMMUNITY ADVOCATES FIGHT TO PASS RYAN'S "LET KIDS PLAY ACT" TO KICK PRIVATE EQUITY OUT OF YOUTH SPORTS AMID MASSIVE RIPOFFS OF HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES * Congressman Pat Ryan and Community Advocates Fight to Pass Ryan's "Let Kids Play Act" to Kick Private Equity Out of Youth Sports Amid Massive Ripoffs of Hudson Valley Families Congressman Ryan joined Hudson Valley parents, coaches, sports organizations, and school representati more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Veterans Plan Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released her 2026 Veterans Plan, outlining a comprehensive agenda to strengthen support for America's veterans, improve the Department of Veterans Affairs, and ensure servicemembers and their families receive the care, benefits, and recognition they have earned. America's commitment to those who served does not end when they take off the uniform" or "Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Introduces Two Bills To Support Accessible Housing For Seniors And People With Disabilities * This week, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced two bills to support accessible housing for seniors and people with disabilities. The Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act would create a new tax credit for seniors to install essential modifications to their homes to help them age in place. The Visitable Inclusive Tax Credit more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Reintroduces Bill To Make Politicians Answer To Voters, Not Billionaire Megadonors * Gillibrand's Bill Would Create First-Of-Its-Kind "Democracy Dollars" Voucher Program To Empower Voters To Donate To Candidates Of Their Choice, Ensuring That Campaigns Are Funded By Everyday Voters, Not Billionaires Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced landmark legislation to empower everyday American voters to participate in t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON VOTING RIGHTS ACT ANNIVERSARY * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Sixty-one years ago, President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, striking a decisive blow against the inhumanity of Jim Crow and protecting the right to vote. It remains one of the most significant legislative accomplishments in American history. We s more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON VOTING RIGHTS ACT ANNIVERSARY * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Sixty-one years ago, President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, striking a decisive blow against the inhumanity of Jim Crow and protecting the right to vote. It remains one of the most significant legislative accomplishments in American history. We stand on the shoulders of gi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders, Ramirez Reintroduce the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act * Today, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reintroduced the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act, landmark housing legislation which would rebuild the United States' public housing stock, address the longstanding capital backlog, and create thousands of union jobs. This bill p more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Earns Top Grade for Bipartisanship in Congress Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) announced that she earned a 96.5 Bridge Score and an "A" grade in the latest Bridge Grades report evaluating the 119th Congress. The score places Rep. Gillen among the highest-rated members of the U.S. House of Representatives for bipartisan collaboration. "At a time of deep division, I'm glad to be named one of the most bipartisan members of Congre more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Joins Floral Park Police for a Patrol Ride-Along * FLORAL PARK, NY -This week, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) met with Village of Floral Park Police Commissioner Stephen G. McAllister and joined Officer Softy on a patrol ride-along. Rep. Gillen was able to observe the Floral Park Police Department's work firsthand and discuss how she will continue to support local police departments. "It was great to learn more about the policing o more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, with three co-signers issued the following letter to Cantor Fitzgerald L.P. Chairman Brandon G. Lutnick: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 6, 2026 Mr. Brandon G. Lutnick Chairman Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. 110 East 59th Street New York, NY 10022 Mr. Lutnick: We write regarding ongoing ethics and corruption concerns in light of the June 3, 2026 announcement that the U.S Department of Commerce (Commerce) has finalized a $1.6 billion definitive agreement with more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi (D-NY), Knott (R-NC), Cruz (R-TX), and Slotkin (D-MI) Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Right to Worship Act to Protect Worshippers * Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Congressman Brad Knott (R-NC), along with Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), introduced the Right to Worship Act in the House and the Senate, to establish a 100-foot, protest-free buffer zone around houses of worship during religious services, making it unlawfu more PR