WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE REINTRODUCES REAL POLITICAL ADS ACT TO STRENGTHEN TRANSPARENCY IN AI-GENERATED POLITICAL ADVERTISING * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) reintroduced the REAL Political Ads Act, legislation to strengthen transparency and accountability in political advertising by requiring disclosure when generative artificial intelligence (AI) is used to create images or videos in political advertisements. A recent Quinnipi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE HONORS ROCHESTER STUDENT AZALEA DIETZ WITH CONGRESSIONAL AWARD GOLD MEDAL * Dietz receives Congress' highest honor for young civilians in recognition of her commitment to community service, personal growth, and achievement (Rochester, N.Y.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized Rochester student Azalea Dietz with the Congressional Award Gold Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the United States Congress upon young  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Announces $1.4 Million for Chemung County Sewer Improvements * Funding will help expand wastewater capacity and support economic growth at Southern Tier Logistics Business Park Washington, D.C.--October 15, 2026... Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced that Chemung County has been awarded a $1.4 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to improve wastewater infrastructure at the Southern Tier Lo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Bipartisan IRAN Act to Expand Internet Freedom for the Iranian People * Oswego, NY -- Congresswomen Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) today introduced the bipartisan Internet Reach and Access Now (IRAN) Act to strengthen U.S. efforts to help the Iranian people access the open internet, communicate securely, and overcome the Iranian regime's censorship, surveillance, and internet shutdowns. Additi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Trump Administration Withholding Iran School Bombing Report Until After Midterms * GILLIBRAND: "Withholding This Report Until After The Election Is Not Only Disgraceful, It Is Cowardly." Today, following reports that top Pentagon officials intend to withhold the results of the Defense Department's "all-but-complete" investigation into the U.S.' bombing of an Iranian elementary school in February - the worst civilian  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business to Discuss Iran, Russia, and Debanking * NEW YORK--Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business to discuss the latest in Iran, President Donald Trump's recent diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the weaponization of the financial system against conservatives more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Lawler, FHWA Administrator McMaster Highlight Safety Improvements Near Putnam Hospital * Carmel, N.Y. - 10/15/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) welcomed Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Administrator Sean McMaster to Putnam County to highlight progress on critical safety improvements at the intersection of Stoneleigh Avenue and Drewville Road near Putnam Hospital. WATCH: LAWLER, FHWA ADMINISTRATOR MCMASTER HIGHLIGHT SAFETY I more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler to Introduce Bill Cracking Down on Candidate Coordination With Super PACs * Washington, D. C. - 10/14/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced the Stop Illegal Super PAC Coordination Act, legislation to crack down on coordination between congressional candidates and super PACs to prohibit joint fundraising committees (JFC) from placing political advertising expenditures disguised as solicitations. Under current Federal Electio more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE GOING TO RELENTLESSLY FOCUS ON OUR AFFORDABILITY AGENDA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Weeknight, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to holding the crooks who are ripping off the American people accountable and lowering the high cost of living in our fight for an affordable America. MICHAEL STEELE: Democratic Leader, House Leader Hakeem Jeffrie more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE GOING TO RELENTLESSLY FOCUS ON OUR AFFORDABILITY AGENDA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Weeknight, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to holding the crooks who are ripping off the American people accountable and lowering the high cost of living in our fight for an affordable America. MICHAEL STEELE: Democratic Leader, H more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ATTEMPTED SHOOTING AT HINDU TEMPLE * UPDATE: Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians On Tuesday, June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could move forward with its plans to rip legal status away from nearly 350,000 current Haitian and Syrian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders. Following this decision, the Department of Homeland Security announced the te more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ATTEMPTED SHOOTING AT HINDU TEMPLE * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am appalled by the attempted mass shooting targeting Indian Americans at a Hindu place of worship in Illinois. My thoughts are with the entire community reeling from this deeply troubling incident and with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and his family, who were present a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis, Lanza, Tannousis Highlight State Policies Driving Up Utility Bills, Legislative Efforts to Lower Energy Costs * (STATEN ISLAND, NY) -- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) joined State Senator Andrew Lanza, Assemblyman Michael Tannousis, and Stefano Sena, owner of Bocelli Restaurant, to highlight how costly New York State energy policies and mandates are driving up utility bills for families and businesses, while outlining f more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks Condemns Colombian President Interference in U.S. Elections October 15, 2026 Washington, DC -- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after the President of Colombia weighed in on U.S. House elections. "A foreign leader interfering in American elections is unacceptable. The people of the United States an more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 NEW: Home Heating Oil Costs Hit Record High Amid Trump's Iran War -- a 39% Hike in Northeastern States WASHINGTON - This winter, families will be forced to spend record amounts on home heating oil amid President Trump's war with Iran, per updated data released today by the Joint Economic Committee - Minority. Home heating oil is most commonly used in Northeastern states, includ more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garbarino, Kean, and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Address Fentanyl Crisis * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02), Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), and Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Fight Against Fentanyl Act, a bill to permit the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) to be used for the purchase of fentanyl testing kits and opioid reversal age more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Torres Announces Power To The Players Act, Legislation to Ensure Gamers Own Their Games Oct 15, 2026 Today, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced he will introduce the Power To The Players Act, legislation that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to establish regulations protecting consumers' ability to own and play the video games they purchase. Over the past few years, video game companies have moved toward digital-only games and consoles, more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER DELIVERS $1.4 MILLION TO IMPROVE WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN CHEMUNG COUNTY * New Fed Investment From Appalachian Regional Commission, Which Schumer Boosted In Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, Will Improve Infrastructure At Business Park And Support New Economic Growth Schumer Previously Delivered More Than $200M From His Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law For Water System Improvements In Chemung Cou more PR