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| https://higgins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/56th-inauguration-ceremony-information | 56th Inauguration Ceremony Information | 2020-12-31 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Brian Higgins | H001038 | higgins.house.gov | legacy | Every four years, as has been for the past two-hundred and thirty-two years, the President and Vice President of the United States are sworn in before the American people. This remarkable ceremony in which the President swears an oath to protect and defend the Constitution, to bear true faith and allegiance to the nation, and to faithfully discharge the duties of the office is the foundation of our republic's commitment to the rule of law and the peaceful transition of power. On January 20th, 2021 President-elect Joseph R. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will take this very oath before the American public, as have so many before them. While this momentous and historic event is cause for celebration, the government has a mandate to act responsibly and protect the public from the present health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. On December 16th, 2020 the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) announced guidelines for attendance at 59th Inaugural Ceremony. Unlike in previous years, Congressional offices will not receive any tickets to distribute to the public. The decision was reached by the JCCIC in consultation with the Presidential Inaugural Committee and public health officials in response to the global pandemic. As such, my office will be unable to provide in-person tickets to 59th Inaugural Ceremony. While I share your disappointment, this decision should not diminish the ceremony nor its importance. The United States of America, in its times of existence, has managed one of the most impressive, continuous, and peaceful democratic transitions of power in civilized history. The pandemic cannot take that from us. This inauguration will proceed like all before it, and the United States will begin the hard work of tackling the challenges facing our great nation and building a better future. Please continue to monitor the JCCIC's official website and social media for updates on where to view the 59th Inaugural Ceremony. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/long-awaited-moynihan-train-hall-opens-within-historic-post-office-building | Long-awaited Moynihan Train Hall opens within historic post office building | 2020-12-31 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced the grand opening of Moynihan Train Hall, a 255,000-square-foot train hall withing the historic James A. Farley Building that will be a new gateway into Penn Station. The new train hall is expected to increase the existing Penn Station rail complex's concourse space by 50 percent. Thestation serves Amtrak, New Jersey Transit and Long Island Rail Road trains and connects to several subway lines. The facility is slated to go into service on New Year's Day. Carlo Scissura, president and CEO of the New York BuildingCongress and former head of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, commented, Friday is a transformative day in NewYork City. The highly anticipated opening of the Moynihan Train Hall demonstrates the power of successful public private partnerships to accomplish great infrastructure projects. The Moynihan Train Hall has safely supported workers throughout the pandemic and stimulated the economy, and its opening will increase public transit capacity and accessibility in the city. The idea of converting the post office into a train hall was first proposed by the late U.S. Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan.Cuomo said, Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan was a man of true vision. He saw the potential in an underutilized post office and knew that if done correctly, this facility could not only give New York the transit hub it has long deserved, but serveas a monument to the public itself. The train hall's design is a unique blend of classical and contemporary, and featuresa one-acre sky-lit atrium, a signature clock, cutting-edge technology, clear wayfinding, full accessibility and museum-caliber public art. It also provides immediate benefits at this critical time while profoundly enhancing the convenience, health, and dailyexperience of hundreds of thousands of passengers, neighbors, and visitors, according to the Governor's Office. Led by Empire State Development (ESD), the $1.6 billion project was accomplished through a public-private partnership between ESD, Vornad… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/newsletters/maloney-mail-2020-in-review | Maloney Mail: 2020 in Review | 2020-12-31 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | Dear Friend, 2020 has certainly been a challenging year for our country, our city, and our families and my thoughts are with all those who lost loved ones to COVID-19. As we close out the year, and look forward to the start of the 117th Congress and Biden presidency, I am also taking a look back at all that we accomplished together in 2020. Even in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic and economic hardship, we accomplished important wins for the American people some of which are highlighted below. It has been an honor and privilege to serve our city and represent you in Congress this year and I look forward to our continued work together in 2021. Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy and Healthy New Year. Protecting the United States Postal Service (USPS) Watch Congresswoman Maloney's floor speech on the Delivering for America Act here. In 2020, as Americans across the country became more reliant on the USPS for essential mail delivery, the Oversight Committee worked to ensure that the Postal Service received the support and funding it needed and continues to need to serve the American people and our democracy. I believe that the Postal Service should not become an instrument of partisan politics, but instead must be protected as a neutral, independent entity that focuses on one thing and one thing only delivering the mail.Millions of people rely on the Postal Service every day to communicate, access critical medications, and vote. A once-in-a-century pandemic is no time to enact changes that threaten service reliability and transparency. In August, following unprecedented changes proposed by the new Postmaster General to the operations and organizational structure of the Postal Service, I introduced the Delivering for America Act. It passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 257-150. Following this vote, I chaired an Oversight Committee hearing during which Postmaster General DeJoy testified, for the first time, th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congress-passes-maloneygillibrand-legislation-to-rename-manhattan-va | Congress Passes Maloney/Gillibrand Legislation to Rename Manhattan VA After Revolutionary War Hero Margaret Corbin | 2020-12-31 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Both the House of Representatives and Senate have passed H.R.1925/S.898 to rename the Manhattan VA the "Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System. The bill was introduced in the House by Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) and in the Senate by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). Once signed into law, this would make the Manhattan VA the first in the country to be named after a woman veteran. I cannot wait until New York becomes the home of the first VA named after a woman veteran,said Congresswoman Maloney. This will ensure that American Revolutionary War hero Margaret Corbin's legacy of service endures in the tradition of empowering all veterans, regardless of gender. Although women have fought for our nation since its founding, women service members rarely receive the same recognition as their male counterparts. New Yorkers will be able to take great pride in leading the nation by having the first VA hospital named for a woman veteran right here in Manhattan. Margaret Corbin's legacy is a testament to all that women veterans have given to our country since its founding, said Senator Gillibrand. Corbin is an iconic New Yorker, who until now, has received little recognition for her sacrifices as a soldier on the battlefield. While we have a long way to go to ensure that women veterans get the same treatment and benefits that their male counterparts receive, I am proud to say that New York will soon be home to the first VA named after a woman veteran in the United States. Margaret Corbin was born in Pennsylvania on November 12, 1751. She accompanied her husband when he joined the Revolutionary Army and supported the Army's efforts by caring for injured and sick soldiers, cooking, cleaning, and helping her husband load his cannon. On November 16, 1776, Corbin took her husband's place at the Battle of Fort Washington in Manhattan after he was fatally wounded, where she was then shot by enemy fire and severely wounded. In recognition of her service and injuries, Cor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/maloney-closes-out-2020-with-legislative-wins | Maloney Closes Out 2020 with Legislative Wins | 2020-12-31 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | This week, with the FY21 pandemic relief omnibus bill and H.R. 6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021, becoming law, and with the passage of H.R. 1925, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) closed out 2020 with four legislative wins. Included in the FY21 pandemic relief omnibus bill is the Congresswoman's H.R. 1980, the Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act, and included in the FY21 NDAA are the Congresswoman's Corporate Transparency Act and a provision she authored securing paid leave for the birth, fostering, or adoption of a child for FAA and TSA employees, medical professionals working in VA facilities, and DC courts and public defender employees. H.R. 1925, now passed by both the House and Senate, would rename the Manhattan VA the "Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System. The Congresswoman issued the following statement on these accomplishments. Building a Smithsonian Women's History Museum, a testament to the women who helped build and shape this nation has been years in the making, and I am thrilled that we finally passed this legislation. It is so fitting that we passed this bill as we mark the centennial of the 19th Amendment and in the year in which we elected our first woman vice president. While I did not vote for the underlying bill, I am proud that the FY21 NDAA includes my Corporate Transparency Act, which is a critically important bill that will strengthen our national security by cracking down on anonymous shell companies that are used by terrorists and money launderers around the world. Also importantly, this package includes a correction to my paid parental leave bill that will give FAA and TSA employees, medical professionals working in VA facilities, and DC courts and public defender employees up to 12 weeks of paid leave in the event of the birth, adoption, or fostering of a child. Congress intended to guarantee paid parental leave for all Federal employees, and this bill honors that commitm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-maloney-gives-end-of-year-update-on-nycha-skilled-trades-pilot | Rep. Maloney Gives End of Year Update on NYCHA Skilled Trades Pilot Program | 2020-12-31 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | NEW YORK, NY Today, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) joined Tenants' Association Presidents of Queensbridge and Astoria Houses; and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to give an end of year update on the NYCHA Skilled Trades Pilot Program. NYCHA's Skilled Trades Pilot Program, launched on October 26, 2020 and set to run through mid-January, decentralizes the work order process with the goal of making repairs more timely and efficient. After two months of this three month pilot program, I am happy to report that 5,588 individual tasks have been completed across the pilot locations, with an 18% increase in overall productivity performance for Maintenance and Skilled Trades, said Congresswoman Maloney. I am proud to have worked with NYCHA to improve the repair process and thank them for agreeing to launch the NYCHA Skilled Trades Pilot Program at three developments in my district. The NYCHA Skilled Trades Program aims to make sure residents get the repairs they need effectively and efficiently. Throughout the pilot program, I've spoken with residents through telephone town halls and in-person socially distanced meetings about their experiences with this program and how we can work to make things even better as NYCHA rolls out this new decentralized process across all five boroughs. I look forward to continuing my work with residents, the Residents' Associations, and NYCHA to make this program successful and ensure that NYCHA residents are given the safe and well-maintained homes they deserve. "NYCHA's Skilled Trades Pilot Program is central to our Blueprint for Change Transformation Plan and is already demonstrating improved staff performance and repair response time, resulting in better service for residents, said Greg Russ, Chair and CEO, NYCHA. NYCHA developed the pilot after rigorous engagement with residents, elected officials and other stakeholders, who provided their ideas and feedback to ensure the program's success. By assigning painters, plasterers, carpenters, plumbers, and electricia… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://higgins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/higgins-leads-effort-calling-on-fda-to-end-discriminative-blood-donor | Higgins Leads Effort Calling on FDA to End Discriminative Blood Donor Guidelines | 2020-12-30 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Brian Higgins | H001038 | higgins.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and fellow colleagues on the Congressional LGBTQ Equality Caucus, Congressmembers Judy Chu and Jose Serrano, are calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove guidelines barring men who have sex with men (MSM) from donating plasma and other blood products. In a letter to the FDA Commissioner, Reps. Higgins, Chu and Serrano write, Outdated and arbitrary guidelines that discriminate against people attempting to donate plasma unnecessarily constrains its supply during a time when it is more important than ever to increase the donor pool. Plasma donation is an act of generosity that helps save lives, and FDA's policies should be informed by the best science available to ensure that the maximum number of people who can donate safely can do so. During the COVID-19 pandemic doctors are using convalescent plasma plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID to treat people currently fighting COVID. Plasma is also regularly used as an effective tool to treat trauma, burns, hemophilia, and other clotting factor deficiencies. As a comprehensive cancer center where patients rely on donated blood products to help them endure their cancer treatments and rebuild strength, Roswell Park knows firsthand that the need for plasma is higher than ever. Thank you to Congressman Higgins for calling on the FDA to end this discriminatory rule, says Candace S. Johnson, PhD, President and CEO of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, which operates an onsite Donor Center. Blood product donations have decreased due to the ongoing pandemic and recent winter storms which have forced the cancellation of blood drives and outreach events.The demand for plasma far exceeds donations. On December 10, 2020 the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), American Red Cross and America's Blood Centers issued a joint statement warning: the country's supply of COVID-19 convalescent plasma is depleting and indicating the demand for plasma has exceeded collections by between 1,000 and 1,500 un… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/12-times-celebrities-fought-for-equal-pay-in-their-starring-roles | 12 times celebrities fought for equal pay in their starring roles | 2020-12-30 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | On January 1, 2018, spurred by the revelation of Harvey Weinstein's widespread sexual misconduct and the #MeToomovement, celebrities came together to protest sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination in Hollywood and beyond. They founded a movement of their own calledTime's Upto fight for safer workplaces and equal pay in the entertainment industry. Even before the Time's Up movement, women in Hollywood have spoken out about being paid less thantheir male co-stars. Sometimes, they have been able to negotiate fair compensation. Other times, they didn't even know they werebeing paid less until after the fact. Here are 12 times actors fought for the equal pay they deserved. Even after Patricia Arquette's viral Oscars acceptance speech, in which she called out America's gender pay gap, she told The Daily Beast that she's still offered less for her work than men. Arquette's2015 Oscars acceptance speechgalvanised women everywhere to demand equal pay. To every woman who gave birth, to every taxpayer and citizen of this nation, we have fought for everybody else's equal rights, it's our time to have wage equality once and for all, and equal rights for women in the United States of America,she said to thunderous applause. She took her activism to Capitol Hill, as well. In 2016, Arquettemarked Equal Pay Day with Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D- NY)by highlighting the results of a Congressional report that found women make $US10,800 less per year than men. She also testified in front of the House Judiciary Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee about the Equal Rights Amendment in 2019. Still, Arquette finds herself fighting for equal pay in her acting work. I've walked away from several jobs because they were giving me really bullsh** deals that were really sh**** anddifferent from men in a really f***** up way, she told The Daily Beast in 2018. [...] | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/maloney-applauds-housing-and-rent-relief-provisions-in-covid-relief-and | Maloney Applauds Housing and Rent Relief Provisions in COVID Relief and Omnibus Spending Bill | 2020-12-30 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, today highlighted the importance of provisions in the COVID-19 relief and omnibus spending package to provide direct assistance to renters and extend the CDC's eviction moratorium. Housing is a human right and no New Yorker no American should be worried about keeping a roof over their head in the midst of a pandemic. In a city filled with renters, I am relieved that House Democrats were able to establish a $25 billion emergency rental assistance program to help renters pay their rent and utility bills. By providing this relief directly to renters, we are also making sure that small property owners can continue to cover their costs, including those necessary to ensure residents' health and safety. Importantly, on the federal level, we have extended the CDC's eviction moratorium until January 31, 2021 helping to ensure that millions of renters across America are not evicted while waiting to receive the additional assistance we are fighting for. I'm grateful that New York State also acted this week to extend our eviction mortarium for at least another 60 days. House Democrats were also able to secure $43.4 million in new, targeted vouchers to reduce homelessness among families with children, individuals, the unsheltered, veterans, and survivors of domestic violence. I am hopeful that we can build on these programs under the Biden-Harris Administration and ensure that housing is not a cause for concern during this unprecedented crisis. Background Congresswoman Maloney secured a moratorium on all foreclosures and evictions from properties owned, insured, or overseen by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) in March after making a request to these agencies, in which she was joined by 106 of her House colleagues. Emergency Rental Assistance Program Elig… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-helps-make-co-ops-and-condos-eligible-for-coronavirus-relief-funds | Meng Helps Make Co-ops Eligible for Coronavirus Relief Funds | 2020-12-30 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | legacy | QUEENS, NY U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that she helped make housing co-ops and condominiums eligible to participate in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which is the Small Business Administration's (SBA) signature coronavirus relief initiative to assist struggling small businesses during the national health crisis. This change was included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief package that was signed into law on December 27. In March, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act created PPP which provides forgivable loans provided certain conditions are met, but SBA subsequently rendered housing co-ops and condominiums ineligible to participate in the program. Since then, Meng worked with her congressional colleagues and the President's Co-op & Condo Councilto reverse this omission. Financial relief is finally available to housing co-ops and condominiums in Queens who have faced declining revenues and increasing costs during COVID-19. I am relieved that they will soon be able to participate in the Paycheck Protection Program and get the assistance they need, said Meng. COVID-19 has placed an unprecedented strain on the over 100,000 affordable cooperative and condominium housing units in New York City alone. Leaving out co-ops and condominiums from PPP was a disservice to them despite their economic hardship. I was proud to press the Administration on this issue, and to help secure language in the Heroes Act and Heroes Act 2.0, which passed the House in May and October, respectively. While the Senate Republicans needlessly held up for months any relief for working families, I am glad that we finally secured eligibility for co-ops and condos in the recent coronavirus relief package. Cooperatives remain a critical source of affordable housing for Queens and New York families and they must be made whole in the midst of this unprecedented public health and economic crises. Opening up the PPP to these entities will give them this lifeline. I want to thank my congressiona… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-local-elected-officials-and-environmental-stakeholders | Rep. Zeldin, Local Elected Officials and Environmental Stakeholders Celebrate New Federal Law to Save Plum Island | 2020-12-30 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Lee Zeldin | Z000017 | zeldin.house.gov | legacy | SOUTHOLD, NY - On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), hosted a virtual press conference via Zoom with Southold Supervisor Scott Russell, Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski, Riverhead Supervisor Yvette Agular, Shelter Island Supervisor Gerry Siller and Deputy Supervisor Amber Brach-Williams, Southampton Supervisor Jay Schneiderman, Assemblywoman-Elect Jodi Giglio, John Turner of the Plum Island Coalition, Louise Harrison, Chris Cryder and Leah Schmalz of Save the Sound, Greg Jacob of The Nature Conservancy, Adrienne Esposito of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Bob DeLuca of Group for the East End, and others to celebrate the repeal of a 2008 federal law that required Plum Island to be sold to the highest bidder. Senator Ron Johnson (R, WI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, had opposed reversing this federal law due to long standing opposition by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In the past three weeks, as Congressional funding was being negotiated, Congressman Zeldin worked closely with Senator Johnson and White House and DHS leadership to successfully advocate for their assistance to remove the opposition and get this extremely high priority over the finish line for the First Congressional District of New York. Due to Congressman Zeldin's efforts, the 2008 federal law has now been reversed. Congressman Zeldin also worked with Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D, NY) who maintained direct contact with Congressman Zeldin during this effort. "Not only does Plum Island offer diverse wildlife, a precious ecosystem and critical habitat for migratory birds, marine mammals, and rare plants, but it is an essential cultural and historical resource as well, said Congressman Lee Zeldin following passage of this legislation. The law which mandated the sale of the island to the highest bidder was the wrong path forward. It's an honor to deliver this huge win that reversed that law and preserves Plum Island's rich history and taps into… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/reps-action-dec-29-2020 | Reps in Action: Dec. 29, 2020 | 2020-12-29 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 29th, 2020 Press Republican | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/stefanik-votes-bigger-stimulus-checks-trump-veto-override | Stefanik votes for bigger stimulus checks, Trump veto override | 2020-12-29 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 28th, 2020 NCPR | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/stefanik-votes-boost-stimulus-checks-override-trump-military-veto | Stefanik votes to boost stimulus checks, override Trump military veto | 2020-12-29 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 28th, 2020 WWNY | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/fda-considers-lifting-restrictions-on-blood-donations-by-gay-and-bi-men | FDA considers lifting restrictions on blood donations by gay and bi men | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | A new pilot study funded by the Food and Drug Administration could be the first step toward lifting restrictions on blood donations by gay and bisexual men. The program, called Assessing Donor Variability and New Concepts in Eligibility (Advance), has been launched by three ofthe nation's largest blood centers the American Red Cross, Vitalant and OneBlood. We can't say some people can give blood, other people can't based on their sexual orientation, then-Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla., who represented Orlando at the time, told reporters, according toThe Washington Blade. Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men are thegroup most affected by HIV in the U.S., according to the CDC: In 2018, they accounted for 69 percent of the nearly 38,000 new HIV diagnoses across the country. In April, as coronavirus lockdowns caused donations to plummet, the FDA quicklyloweredthe eligibility requirement for MSM to just three months. The pandemic's impact on available blood was swift and severe: By mid-March, the American Red Crosshad canceled some 2,700 blood drives, resulting in 86,000 fewer donations. In April, donations at the New York Blood Center were down from an average of 9,500 a month to fewer than 2,000, according to New York state Sen. Brad Hoylman, who is gay and was initiallyrejected as a donordespite meeting the new criteria. A regular month they host about 600 blood drives, Hoylman told NBC News in May. Last week, they hosted two. The three-month deferral also affects women who have sex with MSM, sex workers, injection drug users and those with recent tattoos or piercings. In anApril letter to the FDA, two New York Democrats, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, chair of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and committee member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, called the change a good first step but urged theagency to move toward assessing potential donors by individual risk. A policy that fails to do this perpetuates stigma and falls short of ensuring thatevery person who can safely donateblood in … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/maloney-votes-to-override-trump-veto-provide-2000-economic-impact | Maloney Votes to Override Trump Veto & Provide $2,000 Economic Impact Payments | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) today returned to Washington, DC for two key votes in the House of Representatives. The Congresswoman voted first to pass the Caring for Americans With Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020, and then to override the President's veto of H.R. 6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021. Democrats have been fighting for $2,000 stimulus payments for months and throughout the COVID package negotiations. However, Republicans refused to budge and would only allow for $600 payments. We knew that this was not enough and viewed these checks as a down payment on what we will and must provide under the incoming Biden-Harris Administration. Today, I was proud to join with my colleagues to vote for the CASH Act to provide the $2,000 payments we have been fighting for. If President Trump is serious in his demands to provide these checks for the American people, he must ensure that Mitch McConnell brings the CASH Act to a vote in the Senate. I also voted today to override the President's veto of the FY21 NDAA. While I did not vote for the underlying bill, it is irresponsible for the President to veto this bill after months of bipartisan, bicameral negotiations. The FY21 NDAA also includes my Corporate Transparency Act, which is a critically important bill that will strengthen our national security by cracking down on anonymous shell companies that are used by terrorists and money launderers around the world. More than two-thirds of both the House and Senate voted to approve this package, and we must follow the will of the people. Further, Trump's reasons for vetoing this bill are self-serving and have nothing to do with protecting our national security. I voted today to respect the will of the people and to ensure no lapse in pay for the brave Americans serving our country in the military. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/maloney-votes-to-override-trump-veto-provide-2000-economic-impact-0 | Maloney Votes to Override Trump Veto & Provide $2,000 Economic Impact Payments | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) today returned to Washington, DC for two key votes in the House of Representatives. The Congresswoman voted first to pass the Caring for Americans With Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020, and then to override the President's veto of H.R. 6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021. Democrats have been fighting for $2,000 stimulus payments for months and throughout the COVID package negotiations. However, Republicans refused to budge and would only allow for $600 payments. We knew that this was not enough and viewed these checks as a down payment on what we will and must provide under the incoming Biden-Harris Administration. Today, I was proud to join with my colleagues to vote for the CASH Act to provide the $2,000 payments we have been fighting for. If President Trump is serious in his demands to provide these checks for the American people, he must ensure that Mitch McConnell brings the CASH Act to a vote in the Senate. I also voted today to override the President's veto of the FY21 NDAA. While I did not vote for the underlying bill, it is irresponsible for the President to veto this bill after months of bipartisan, bicameral negotiations. The FY21 NDAA also includes my Corporate Transparency Act, which is a critically important bill that will strengthen our national security by cracking down on anonymous shell companies that are used by terrorists and money launderers around the world. More than two-thirds of both the House and Senate voted to approve this package, and we must follow the will of the people. Further, Trump's reasons for vetoing this bill are self-serving and have nothing to do with protecting our national security. I voted today to respect the will of the people and to ensure no lapse in pay for the brave Americans serving our country in the military. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-statement-house-vote-override-president-s-veto-fy21-ndaa | Stefanik Statement on House Vote to Override the Presidents Veto of FY21 NDAA | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has released the below statement following this afternoon's House vote to override President Trump's veto of the FY21 NDAA: As the number one advocate for Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division, I have spent the last several months working with my colleagues to pass a strong, bipartisan NDAA for FY21, said Congresswoman Stefanik. Today, I kept my promise to servicemembers, veterans, and military families across my district by voting to override President Trump's veto of this very important bill. I remain committed to delivering critical funding and resources to our nation's military in order to protect our troops, support military families, improve our military readiness, and strengthen our national security. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-votes-support-stimulus-check-increase-2000 | Stefanik Votes in Support of Stimulus Check Increase to $2,000 | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has released the below statement following this afternoon's House vote to increase the amount in government-issued stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000: After months of Nancy Pelosi's partisan games and politicization of COVID-19 relief that many hardworking families need, I voted to increase the amount ofdirect economic support for the hardworking families across my district, said Congresswoman Stefanik. I remain focused on providing critical relief for our hardworking families, small businesses, schools, hospitals, farms, and communities who need our support. I will continue to support efforts to deliver funding directly back to the North Country as we overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://higgins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/after-long-difficult-road-schumer-higgins-announce-us-agreement-with | After Long, Difficult Road, Schumer, Higgins Announce U.S. Agreement with Sudan Will Finally Deliver Justice for Buffalos Granville Family | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Brian Higgins | H001038 | higgins.house.gov | legacy | Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer and Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the omnibus budget package approved by Congress includes long-overdue justice for a Western New York family. On January 1, 2008, Buffalo-native John Granville and his colleague, Abdel Rahman Abas, were murdered by terrorists in Sudan after leaving a New Year's Eve event at the British Embassy in Khartoum. At the time, John was working as a diplomat for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). After years of negotiations, the U.S. Government recently removed Sudan as a state sponsor of terror because the country is transitioning from a dictatorship to a civilian-led government. Sudan has deposited $335 million in an escrow account to be disbursed to survivors and families of those killed at U.S. Embassies and in other terrorist attacks. Following Congressional approval of the agreement, the Granville family is now able to access a settlement of more than $2 Million. John Granville was a dedicated and patriotic diplomat with a deep love of country, family, and Western New York, Senator Schumer said. While nothing can fill the void left by his murder, this legislation achieves a commonsense resolution, which will finally allow the Granville family to receive some measure of justice and closure after all they have suffered. John Granville was a bright young man, making a difference in the world with his work promoting free and fair elections in Sudan when he was gunned down by terrorists nearly 13 years ago, Higgins said. It is in fact, John's work that has contributed to a transitioning government for the people of Sudan today. John's death was devastating in itself, but the family has continued to suffer by actions in the years that have followed.This legislation will help ease the family's long, difficult struggle. After months of negotiation Senator Schumer, along with Senator Menendez, brokered a compromise that led to the passage of legislation unlocking compensation for the Granville family and victims of th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/newsletters/covid-19-weekly-update-for-ny-12 | COVID-19 & Weekly Update for NY-12 | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | Dear Friend, This week, I voted to pass the combined COVID relief and omnibus spending package. I applaud my colleagues who worked on this agreement to ensure much needed relief for the American people during this unprecedented health and economic crisis and remain committed to building on this down payment to the American people under the leadership of the Biden-Harris Administration. More on the deal and COVID-19 updates for NY-12 below. COVID Relief and Omnibus Spending Bill On Monday, I joined with my colleagues in voting to pass the COVID relief and government funding package. This bill, while not perfect, provides much needed relief and important wins for our city and the American people. The bill importantly: Prioritizes Americans' health by providing: billions of dollars to accelerate the free and equitable distribution of vaccines, tax credits for paid sick leave, and $4 billion for GAVI, the international vaccine alliance, because we cannot ensure that Americans are safe from COVID-19 until the whole world is, too. Includes much-needed support for small businesses by: adding another $284 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) businesses that have already taken a PPP loan will be able to take a second forgivable loan, and setting aside funding specifically for very small businesses through community-based lenders, ensuring that low-income and underserved communities are not left behind. Provides workers who have already lost their jobs with an additional $300 per week in unemployment insurance. Extends of the critically important Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program for gig workers and the self-employed. Especially important for our city are: $25 billion for rental assistance, the extension of the eviction moratorium, and enhancements to the low-income housing tax credit. $15 billion in grants for the live venues and cultural institutions that are so central to life in New York C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-maloney-applauds-nih-grant-recipients-who-continue-lifesaving | Rep. Maloney Applauds HHS Grant Recipients Who Continue Lifesaving Research During Pandemic | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) today thanked and congratulated all of the Health and Human Services (HHS) grant recipients in New York's 12thCongressional District who were awarded federal grants to conduct lifesaving research since March 13, 2020, when the President declared a national state of emergency due to the coronavirus. The grants awarded to NY-12 researchers total more than $1.4 billion. I applaud and congratulate the dedicated and talented scientists and researchers in New York's 12th District who have been awarded competitive grant funding from HHS, totaling more than $1.4 billion. I have long championed federal investment in medical research because of the advancements in disease treatment and cures that this work makes possible. The COVID-19 crisis has brought into even sharper focus the value of medical research in promoting public health yet, in the era of social distancing, conducting that research has never been more challenging. Our city's scientists and researchers have overcome those challenges to continue their lifesaving work, which will benefit not just New Yorkers but people across the country and around the globe. I am pleased to recognize these research institutions for their contributions to public health and medical science and congratulate all the project teams on being selected to receive federal funding through grants, discretionary funding, and cooperative agreements. Our district is proud of all you have achieved. The full list of NY-12 based projects awarded federal research funding during the COVID-19 pandemic is availablehere. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://seanmaloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/maloney-s-national-purple-heart-hall-of-honor-commemorative-coin-act-1 | Maloneys National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Into Law | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Sean Maloney | M001185 | seanmaloney.house.gov | legacy | Maloney's National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Into Law Washington, D.C. - This week, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney's (NY-18) bill, the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act was signed into law by President Trump. The bill will honor the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor and all our Purple Heart recipients with a commemorative coin provided by the U.S. Mint, and produced at the United States Mint at West Point. Proceeds from the sale of the coin would be directed to the National Purple Heart Honor Mission, Inc. for tribute projects and educational programs that raise awareness about the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, and pay tribute to the sacrifices of all our servicemen and women who were wounded or killed in combat. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located in New Windsor, within New York's 18th Congressional District. This is a big win for our veterans in the Hudson Valley, our Purple Heart recipients, and the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor and Honor Mission. I've worked on this bipartisan bill for years I'm so proud to see it signed into law and can't wait to see this bill help advance the mission of the Hall of Honor, said Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney. I thank Senator Schumer for his partnership on this bill, and the dedicated team and volunteers at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor and the Purple Heart Honor Mission for their help making this important bill a law. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act authorizes the U.S. Treasury to mint $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar clad coins at the United States Mint at West Point for the 2022 year. After production costs are recouped by the U.S. Treasury, proceeds from sales of the coin will be directed to the National Purple Heart Honor Mission, Inc. Those resources will help the organization augment their Honor Flight style Purple Heart Patriot Project program and create a new Mobile Tribute and Education Center that will visit communities across the nat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/2021-appropriations-package-passed-provide-support-north-country | 2021 Appropriations Package passed, to provide support for North Country initiatives | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 23rd, 2020 ABC 50 Now | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/congress-passes-900-billion-covid-aid-package-without-local-government | Congress passes $900 billion COVID aid package without local government funding, local leaders react | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 22nd, 2020 Watertown Daily Times | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/reps-action-dec-19-2020 | Reps in Action: Dec. 19, 2020 | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | 137 Margaret Street, Suite 100 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/stefanik-introduces-bill-targeting-congressional-sexual-misconduct | Stefanik introduces bill targeting Congressional sexual misconduct | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 22nd, 2020 Sun Community News | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/stefanik-secures-results-north-country-fy21-appropriations-package | Stefanik Secures Results for the North Country in FY21 Appropriations Package | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 22nd, 2020 Sun Community News | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/stefanik-votes-favor-covid-relief-package-makes-its-way-senate | Stefanik votes in favor of COVID relief package, makes its way to the Senate | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | 137 Margaret Street, Suite 100 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/stefanik-will-wait-receive-covid-vaccine-alongside-handful-fellow-congress | Stefanik will wait to receive COVID vaccine alongside handful of fellow congress members | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 22nd, 2020 Watertown Daily Times | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://higgins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/higgins-announces-approval-of-2021-budget-package-funding-critical | Higgins Announces Approval of 2021 Budget Package Funding Critical Government Programs and Services | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Brian Higgins | H001038 | higgins.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) outlined components of the omnibus budget package of particular interest to Western New York. The legislation, approved by the House of Representatives, directs funding for the federal government for fiscal year 2021. Higgins said, 2020 has been a challenging year in many ways. We are looking forward to a new year that rises to meet the challenges before the nation centered on rebuilding and reuniting with a renewed focus on the issues most important to the American people. This budget begins that process. To compliment continued waterfront development in Western New York the bill includes several measures investing in Western New York waterways. This includes: supporting efforts to fight Harmful Algal Blooms, including funding U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Nuisance Control Research at $17 million, with a $4 million study of Harmful Algal Blooms in Lake Erie and other freshwater systems, and authorizing the pilot project requested by Higgins.; providing $7.8 billion, $145 million over FY20 levels for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including $1.2 million for the Buffalo Harbor; and funding $266 million for major construction projects for the United States Coast Guard including resources for improvements to Sector Buffalo's shoreside facilities along the Outer Harbor. Higgins, who also serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional Northern Border Caucus, reported the package includes improvements to the U.S. Canada border, specifically $10 million for Port of Entry technology to enhance efficiencies at bridge crossings as well as $100 million dedicated to Border Patrol Station replacements, which includes a new Border Patrol Station in the City of Niagara Falls. Below are additional highlights important to the Western New York community: Healthcare: Funds the National Institutes of Health at $42.9 billion, a $1.25 billion increase over 2020. This includes $3.118 billion, a $300 million increase, for research related to Alzheimer's disease. Invests in cancer research with $6.4 billion… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://katko.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-katko-votes-pass-bipartisan-bicameral-pandemic-relief-bill | Rep. Katko Votes to Pass Bipartisan, Bicameral Pandemic Relief Bill Spearheaded by Katko & Colleagues in Problem Solvers Caucus | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | John Katko | K000386 | katko.house.gov | legacy | Katko: Package Will Provide Continued Support for Local Pandemic Response & Direct Relief to Central New York Families, Small Businesses, Hospitals, Schools WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today released the following statement after voting in support of COVID-19 relief legislation: Today, I voted in support of legislation to give necessary and long overdue relief to our communities. For the many local small businesses facing continued financial strain, this bill provides additional direct relief and extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to help them remain open and keep workers on payroll. It also includes significant relief for local schools, hospitals, and will help accelerate the distribution of newly approved COVID-19 vaccines. And importantly, the measure will provide a critical lifeline to individuals and families by extending enhanced unemployment, issuing a second round of stimulus checks, strengthening childcare assistance, and increasing nutrition benefits. It has taken far too long to reach a compromise and deliver this aid. Throughout this process, I worked with my fellow members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus to help re-ignite negotiations and push leaders in both the House and Senate to resume negotiations by crafting a COVID-19 relief package that formed the basis for the final package passed by the House tonight.While this package does not include everything we've advocated for, it is a substantial start in providing impactful, direct relief for Central New York to help us through these turbulent times. There is more Congress can do, and I remain firm in my commitment to partnering with local government officials and community leaders to address local need. Background: Earlier this year, Rep. Katko unveiled compromise COVID-19 relief frameworkwhich he helped author alongside the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. This framework laid the foundation for the relief legislation which passed the House tonight. Like the Problem Solvers Caucus's proposal, the bill includes… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-maloney-and-senator-markey-applaud-inclusion-of-25-million | Congresswoman Maloney and Senator Markey Applaud Inclusion of $25 Million in Gun Violence Research Funding in Omnibus Funding Package | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | With funding for federal gun violence prevention research at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) beginning for the first time this past fall, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (NY-12) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)applauded the inclusion of $25 million in the 2021 Fiscal Year package to continue that research. Last year, the lawmakers were also successful insecuring $25 millionin the year-end spending bill to fund research on firearms safety and gun violence prevention, the first time Congress approved federal funding for the study of gun violence since an appropriations rider called the Dickey Amendment was put on the books in 1996. Gun violence is a public health crisis that continues to destroy lives all across the country and has grown even worse during the coronavirus pandemic,said Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney.For years, I have worked to pass legislation directing federal funding toward health research into gun violence. I am encouraged that the Labor-HHS-Education appropriations package once again includes this much needed funding. This research can help save lives by proposing science-based solutions to end the gun violence epidemic. Despite the pandemic, gun violence is up in Massachusetts and around the country. We cannot accept that gun violence is pre-ordained, when we can know it can be prevented,said Senator Markey.This research funding is a critical step to understanding the causes of this scourge and putting an end to gun violence in our schools and neighborhoods. Research will help us create evidence-based solutions to this ongoing public health crisis. In January 2019, Congresswoman Maloney and Senator Markey co-authored theGun Violence Prevention Research Act,legislation to fund research at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on firearms safety and gun violence prevention. The legislation has been endorsed by a number of gun safety groups and health organizations. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-maloney-applauds-essential-federal-funding-for-mta-in-the-fy21 | Rep. Maloney Applauds Essential Federal Funding for MTA in the FY21-Pandemic Relief Omnibus | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) released the following statement after House and Senate passage of the FY21 Omnibus and Coronavirus Relief Bill, applauding the inclusion of approximately $4 billion in emergency federal funding for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). I want to thank House and Senate leadership for including approximately $4 billion in emergency relief funding for the MTA in this relief package. The MTA is the lifeblood of New York City. As long as the MTA teeters on the precipice of financial ruin, our city will never be able to recover from this pandemic. This relief funding is critical to meet the immediate needs of the MTA, but we will need more aid in the future. The MTA has stated that it will need an infusion of $12 billion over the next two years in order to regain a level of financial stability and I will be working with my NY delegation colleagues to make sure that happens. Background On December 2, Rep. Maloney, in partnership with Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Nydia Velazquez, led a bipartisan delegation letter to House and Senate leadership urging immediate and substantial financial assistance for the MTA. Additionally, she led a bipartisan group of her colleagues in March calling for immediate relief for the MTA to be included in the CARES Act. She has also joined her colleagues in sending letters to leadership on the MTA funding issue in April, June, and September. Congresswoman Maloney has been a longtime advocate for the MTA. In her time at Congress, she has helped secure over $2 billion in federal funding for the Second Avenue Subway and L Train repairs. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://meeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/meeks-sires-levin-issue-joint-statement-haiti | Meeks, Sires & Levin Issue Joint Statement on Haiti | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Gregory Meeks | M001137 | meeks.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Chairman-elect of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade Subcommittee Albio Sires and Congressman Andy Levin released the following statement: As members of the House of Representatives, we have spent recent weeks working urgently to rush relief to the American people amidst the COVID-19 public health and economic disasters. We want our friends in Haiti to know, however, that we are still watching what is unfolding there with growing concern. Haitian President Jovenel Mose is pursuing an increasingly authoritarian course of action, issuing a series of recent decrees that include creating an extra-constitutional domestic intelligence force. His latest actions are reminiscent of past anti-democratic abuses the Haitian people have endured, including the run-up to the Duvalier dictatorship. We will not stand idly by while Haiti devolves into chaos. When the 117th Congress convenes, supporting democratic actors in Haiti will be a top concern for this committee. We will work urgently with the incoming Biden administration to develop a U.S. policy that prioritizes the rights and aspirations of the Haitian people and supports a credible, Haitian-led transition back to democratic order. We will engage international allies and institutions to coordinate a multilateral strategy to address the ongoing crisis in Haiti and pursue accountability for Haitian officials who commit human rights violations and acts of corruption. As members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, we consider it our responsibility to monitor the events in Haiti and work in close collaboration with Haitian civil society organizations and citizens of goodwill that seek peace and democracy in their country. We assure the Haitian people that, as we tackle the crises we face in our own country, we will not forget our neighbors or our commitment to protecting their human rights. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-langevin-statement-regarding-dod-decision-split-nsacyber | Stefanik, Langevin Statement Regarding DOD Decision to Split NSA/Cyber Command Appointment | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee's Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, respectively, released the following statement regarding the Department of Defense's reported plan to separate the dual-hat appointment of the Commander of United States Cyber Command serving concurrently as the Director of the National Security Agency. The dual-hat arrangement for the Commander of United States Cyber Command to serve jointly as the Director of the NSA allows for the joint command and sharing of critical resources and capabilities between two of the most important entities tasked with ensuring our nation's cybersecurity. The criticality of this relationship was reinforced through the FY2017 and FY2020 National Defense Authorization Acts, which requires the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to certify to Congress that the termination of such an arrangement would not pose a risk to U.S. cybersecurity and military effectiveness. Absence of such a declaration would make the separation illegal. In light of the recent, and ongoing, cyber intrusion into the critical networks of the United States Government and numerous private sector entities that public reporting indicates has been carried out by hostile foreign actors, now is not the time to terminate this arrangement. On the contrary, now is the time where continuity of command and coordination between our cyber agencies is paramount. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases/suozzi-helps-get-funds-live-entertainment-venues-and-restaurants-new-york-covid | Suozzi Helps Get Funds for Live-Entertainment Venues and Restaurants in New York in COVID-19 Relief Package | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Thomas Suozzi | S001201 | suozzi.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) helped deliver a COVID-19 relief package that would provide economic support for local restaurants and live-entertainment venues on Long Island and in New York. Under the relief package, the Paycheck Protection Program will be revised to better support independent restaurants with their payroll expenses and $15 billion in targeted Small Business Administration grants for the live-entertainment industry. Earlier this summer, Suozzi and local restaurants and live-entertainment venues across Long Island rallied together to call for any future COVID-19 relief package to include direct, targeted relief for the entertainment and restaurant industry. These efforts were ultimately heard by Congressional leadership. On March 22 non-essential businesses in New York shut down. The reopening and recovery of businesses has been uneven ever since.said Suozzi.Independently owned live entertainment venues, restaurants, as well as musicians, actors, comedians, promoters, and stagehands, have been financially devastated by the pandemic. Today's passage of a COVID-19 relief package that offers relief to live-entertainment venues and restaurants provides a renewed life to the stages that bring so much culture and joy to our community. We can't let the music die. Today is a day of relief for independently owned live venues, and we owe Congressman Tom Suozzi a great debt of gratitude for the attention he gave us, his ongoing support of and increasing the profile of the Save Our Stages Act. The inclusion of SOS in the most recent COVID relief bill will give us the ability to continue to weather the pandemic induced mandated shut down. We were the first to close, and we will be the last to open, and without SOS, the live entertainment industry as we know it would have been decimated, said Kevin O'Neill, The John Engeman Theatre. Landmark on Main Street deeply appreciates Congressman Suozzi's advocacy and persistence in making the Save Our Stages Bill a reality. This financ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://higgins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/higgins-announces-house-approval-of-covid-disaster-relief-package | Higgins Announces House Approval of COVID Disaster Relief Package | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Brian Higgins | H001038 | higgins.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved a major COVID disaster relief package providing urgent resources to families, businesses and communities. Higgins said, The health and lives of the American people are at stake. From education to employment, the pandemic has had a devastating effect on all aspects of society. It is the role of the federal government to respond to a national emergency, and while imperfect, this bill addresses several of the urgent needs people are facing. Congress last passed comprehensive legislation addressing the pandemic on March 27, 2020, with the bipartisan approval of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. At that time, the United States had approximately 105,300 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 2,300 related deaths. In the nine months that have passed, US cases have grown to over 17.8 million cases and over 317,656 US deaths. Below are the details in the bipartisan COVID relief package approved this week: Relief for Families: $600 in Direct Payments to eligible adults and dependent children $300/week in pandemic unemployment assistance through March 14, 2021; continues to make self-employed, gig workers and other non-traditional employees eligible Addresses food insecurity with $13 million to increase SNAP benefits by 15% for six months, supports food banks and funds senior nutrition programs Includes bipartisan lookback legislation introduced by Higgins allowing low-income families to use income levels from 2019 to determine the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit eligibility. This measure keeps low-income, wage-earning families eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit, which for tax year 2019 is worth between $6,557 to $529 to eligible families. $25 billion in rental assistance to keep families in their homes, including the extension of the eviction moratorium through January 31, 2021. Higgins recently sent a letter to House leadership requesting this be included in the package. $10 billion… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lowey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lowey-delivers-farewell-remarks-house-floor | Lowey Delivers Farewell Remarks on House Floor | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Nita Lowey | L000480 | lowey.house.gov | legacy | While I leave Congress as the first Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, the title I still cherish most is United States Representative from New York. To those I have represented: thank you for your trust and confidence. WASHINGTON, DC Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, delivered farewell remarks on the House Floor last night at the end of debate on a spending measure to keep government funded until a bipartisan agreement on COVID relief and spending bills for fiscal year 2021 can be passed today. View Congresswoman Lowey's remarks by clicking here or on the image above. Lowey's 32 years of service will end when this session of Congress concludes on January 2, 2021. Since her election in 1988, she has represented four different Congressional districts, including portions of Queens, the Bronx, and Westchester County, and all of Rockland County. Lowey thanked her family, staff, colleagues in Congress, and advocates who have been partners on various issues. Her full statement is below: Mr. Speaker, As my time in Congress nears a close, I must briefly reflect on my 32 years of service, which has been guided by a basic principle when you see a problem, do something about it. In times of crisis like we face today and after September 11th and Superstorm Sandy, delivering relief has been my sacred duty. I will be forever grateful to colleagues, advocates, and excellent staff who helped me secure critical federal funds directly for my district; indelibly shape women's health policy; enact life-saving food allergy labeling and the .08 BAC drunk driving standard; and too many other achievements to fully recount now. Limited debate time leaves me unable to acknowledge by name all of my exceptional staff. But I must thank my Chief of Staff for the last 16 years, Elizabeth Stanley, and my unequaled District Director, Pat Keegan, who for more than 26 years has led my outstanding district staff in solving thousands of cases for constituents wh… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lowey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lowey-delivers-vital-funds-local-priorities-covid-19-relief-and-legacy | Lowey Delivers Vital Funds for Local Priorities, COVID-19 Relief, and Legacy Programs in Government Funding Bill | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Nita Lowey | L000480 | lowey.house.gov | legacy | House-Passed Spending Bill Will Fund COVID-19 Vaccines and Historic Investments for Nonprofit Security Grants, Communities Facing Nuclear Facility Closures, Long Island Sound, Gun Violence and Other Medical Research, and More International Basic Education Program and New Middle East Partnership Plan Named for Historic Chairwoman of Appropriations Committee WASHINGTON, DC Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, today introduced the spending bill that passed the House to fund the federal government through September 2021 and provide $900 billion for COVID-19 relief. I am proud of the bill we have negotiated and introduced today, said Congresswoman Lowey. This legislation is the product of a bipartisan breakthrough following months of hard work to fund the COVID-19 response as well as priorities like infrastructure improvements, nonprofit security grants, and many others in the regular spending bills. This package will help protect the lives and livelihoods of Americans across the country while making critical investments to improve the quality of life here in the Hudson Valley. In her final year in Congress and as Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, Lowey has led COVID relief efforts in the House of Representatives, introducing previously enacted legislation to address the pandemic and its economic impacts through trillions in federal investments in support of our heroes on the front lines; vaccine development, testing, tracing, and treatment; and relief for families and small businesses. The $900 billion in COVID-19 relief included in today's omnibus bill reflects several priorities from the House-passed HEROES Act that Congresswoman Lowey fought to protect in bipartisan, bicameral negotiations. The government spending bill passed today includes the following COVID-19 relief: $69.75 billion for COVID-19 vaccine delivery and distribution efforts at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to fight the coronavirus pandemic: $… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/maloney-celebrates-women-s-museum-legislation-in-omnibus | Maloney Celebrates Womens Museum Legislation in Omnibus | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), sponsor of H.R. 1980, the Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act, was joined by original cosponsors Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Brenda L. Lawrence (D-MI), and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) in celebrating the bill's inclusion in the omnibus package announced today. Building a Smithsonian Women's History Museum, a testament to the women who helped build and shape this nation, has been years in the making and I am thrilled that we are finally set to pass this historic legislation, said Congresswoman Maloney. For too long, women's stories have been left out of the telling of our nation's history, but with this vote, we begin to rectify that. Americans of all ages deserve to see and be inspired by the remarkable women who helped shape this nation seeing role models doing the thing to which we aspire, can change the course of someone's life. How fitting that we pass this bill as we mark the centennial of the 19th Amendment and in the year in which we elected our first woman vice president. I am incredibly pleased to see ourSmithsonian Women's History Museum Actincluded in this package.Women's contributions to the development of our nation and society are immense, however only five percent of the approximately 2,400 national monuments honor women,said Congressman Fitzpatrick. As the first museum in the United States dedicated to the full story of women's history, this museum will tell the diverse story of the women who helped shape America. I am proud to stand with my colleagues who all worked so hard to get this bill across the finish line. I am here today because of the women whose shoulders I stand on. For far too long, a women's perspective has been omitted from the celebration of our nation's history. I am thrilled to see the inclusion of theSmithsonian Women's History Museum Actin the omnibus legislation,said Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence.This will ensure future generations of Americans recognize and understand the importance of women's cont… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/maloney-statement-on-coronavirus-relief-and-omnibus-agreement | Maloney Statement on Coronavirus Relief and Omnibus Agreement | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) released the following statement ahead of voting for the bipartisan, bicameral coronavirus relief and omnibus agreement package. I applaud my colleagues who worked on this agreement to ensure much needed relief for the American people during this unprecedented health and economic crisis. Our first goal must be to protect the health of our citizens, and this bill does that by comprehensively tackling the coronavirus. The bill prioritizes Americans' health by providing billions of dollars to accelerate the free and equitable distribution of vaccines, tax credits for paid sick leave, and $4 billion for GAVI, the international vaccine alliance, because we cannot ensure that Americans are safe from COVID-19 until the whole world is, too. I'm very pleased that the bill provides much-needed support for small businesses by adding another $284 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Importantly, businesses that have already taken a PPP loan will be able to take a second forgivable loan, so that they can keep their businesses open and their employees on the payroll, even if they have to remain shut down until the vaccine is widely distributed and the economy bounces back. The agreement also sets aside funding specifically for very small businesses through community-based lenders, ensuring that low-income and underserved communities are not left behind. The bill will also provide workers who have already lost their jobs with an additional $300 per week in unemployment insurance, along with an extension of the critically important Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program for gig workers and the self-employed. Especially important for our city is $25 billion for rental assistance, the extension of the eviction moratorium, and enhancements to the low-income housing tax credit. In addition, the bill sets aside $15 billion in grants for the live venues and cultural institutions that are so central to life in New York City, and which have been struggling since… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://meeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/key-provisions-rep-meeks-and-senators-warner-schumer-harris-and-booker | Key Provisions of Rep. Meeks, and Senators Warner, Schumer, Harris and Booker Legislation Included in COVID19 Relief Package | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Gregory Meeks | M001137 | meeks.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY) thanked his colleagues and bipartisan leadership across both the House of Representatives and US Senate for including key provisions of the Jobs and Neighborhood Investment Act in the year-end COVID19 stimulus package, which will bring desperately needed relief to the hardest hit communities. Rep. Meeks introduced the legislation on July 21st, 2020,with Senators Warner, Schumer, Harris and Booker with whom he worked closely to draft the bill. It provides eligible community development financial institutions (CDFIs) and Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) with capital, liquidity, and operational capacity to expand the flow of credit into underserved, minority, and historically disadvantaged communities, helping small businesses stay afloat and expand operations, while providing affordable access to credit for lower income borrowers. The provisions of the legislation included in the COVID19 relief package will mobilize $9 billion for the Emergency Capital Investment Program, providing critically needed affordable capital to CDFIs and MDIs, as well as $3 billion of emergency funding to the CDFI Fund, including $1.75 billion for minority lending institutions. I'm thankful to leadership and my colleagues in both the House and Senate for fighting for inclusion of key provisions of the Jobs and Neighborhood Investment Act in the COVID19 relief package. Throughout this pandemic, CDFIs and MDIs have been critical for supporting underserved communities. By investing in the Emergency Capital Investment Program, CDFI fund and minority lending institutions, we are making sure that relief will be made available to the un-banked and under-banked, and that communities of color have equal access to desperately needed capital and loans. Rep. Meeks added This negotiation will provide relief in the interim for families and businesses, including $600 in stimulus checks, an additional $300 in enhanced unemployment insurance, $25 billion in rent relief, an extended eviction moratorium, $13 billio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://seanmaloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-funding-bill-with-covid-relief-maloney-priorities | House Passes Funding Bill with COVID Relief, Maloney Priorities | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Sean Maloney | M001185 | seanmaloney.house.gov | legacy | House Passes Funding Bill with COVID Relief, Maloney Priorities Washington, D.C. Today, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan, bicameral funding package for Fiscal Year 2021, which contained several priorities of Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), including COVID-19-relief provisions aimed at providing critically-needed assistance for New York families, health care providers, farmers, and small businesses. Additionally, this bill will advance the Dam Safety Improvement Act, and advance flood risk management projects along the Wallkill River. In addition to dedicated funding to help New Yorkers get through this pandemic and access the vaccine, our annual spending bill includes priorities of mine to combat climate change, update and repair our infrastructure, protect farmers and homeowners from flooding, and strengthen our schools and communities. As we start the process of recovering from the pandemic in 2021 and beyond, it is vital New York has the resources to build back stronger and better than before. I will continue to fight for the Hudson Valley, and work to bring jobs, investment and opportunity to New York in 2021, said Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney. A $900+ billion bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill was attached to the annual spending package, and provides dedicated funding for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, assistance for small businesses and schools, enhanced unemployment benefits, support for our farmers, boosts nutrition programs, and triggers an additional round of direct cash payments, among many other provisions. New York State is expected to receive an estimated $54 billion in relief funds from this package. Read more about the package here. The annual spending bill contains legislative priorities of Rep. Maloney's, such as measures to combat climate change, improve water infrastructure, and invest in Hudson Valley communities. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), an annual legislative package that authorizes studies and projects within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Civil Wo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://seanmaloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/maloney-helps-pass-critically-needed-coronavirus-relief-legislation | Maloney Helps Pass Critically-Needed Coronavirus Relief Legislation | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Sean Maloney | M001185 | seanmaloney.house.gov | legacy | Maloney Helps Pass Critically-Needed Coronavirus Relief Legislation Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) helped pass a bipartisan, bicameral COVID-19-relief bill that will provide critically-needed relief for New York families, health care providers, farmers, and small businesses. As the roll-out of the vaccine begins nationwide, it is crucial our health care systems are supported and prepared to distribute the vaccine quickly. With jobless claims rising and the eviction moratorium set to expire, delivering relief to Americans in-need is a must. Under this bipartisan bill, our health care providers will receive billions so they can continue the fight against this virus, our schools will get assistance so they can safely reopen, our farmers and those who are food insecure will receive targeted help, and our transit systems like Metro-North will be supported. Hudson Valley families and individuals will also receive targeted help, with another round of direct cash payments totaling $2,400 for a family of four, expanded unemployment benefits, and rental assistance for those facing homelessness. This bill will deliver over $54 billion of assistance to New York families who need help now. After months of inaction by the Senate and the White House, this is ultimately a positive step in the right direction but it's just the start. Mitch McConnell may have blocked funding for state and local governments in this bill, but our fight on this critical funding isn't over. Under the Biden Administration, we will deliver more assistance to every American impacted by this pandemic, and help our communities build back stronger and better than before, said Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney. The $900 billion bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill was attached to the annual spending package, and provides dedicated funding for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, assistance for small businesses and schools, extends enhanced unemployment benefits, supports our farmers and tackles food insecurity, and provides an additional round of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-announces-support-covid-19-relief-package | Stefanik Announces Support for COVID-19 Relief Package | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that she will vote in favor of House passage of the 4th major legislative phase of Congress' emergency coronavirus response later this afternoon. This most recent package will provide economic relief to small businesses, individuals, and families across the North Country. Throughout the past several months, I have consistently advocated for direct federal support for our hospitals and community health centers, small businesses, farmers, schools, individuals and families who have faced significant challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Congresswoman Stefanik. I have spoken with countless local elected officials, community leaders, and constituents to identify their specific needs and raise their issues at the federal level. As a result, this package that I will vote in favor of today prioritizes small businesses and families who need relief. After months of long negotiations, and Speaker Pelosi repeatedly refusing to come to the negotiating table, these important legislative results should have happened months ago. I remain focused on delivering results to the North Country that address this public health crisis and fuel a strong economic recovery. Specifically, the bill provides: Support for Small Businesses $325 billion for small businesses, extending the Paycheck Protection Program and allowing small businesses to deduct expenses $284.5 billion for PPP while providing a second round of PPP loans for the hardest-hit small businesses Makes 501(c)(6) organizations, including local Chambers and destination marketing organizations, eligible for PPP Creates a simplified PPP loan forgiveness application for loans under $150,000 Ensures borrowers will not have to deduct their EIDL Advance from their PPP loan forgiveness amount $15 billion for live venues, movie theaters, and museums that are experiencing significant revenue loss, modeled after the Save our Stages legislation … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-joins-bipartisan-group-state-elected-officials-opposition | Stefanik Joins Bipartisan Group of State Elected Officials in Opposition to Cuomo Decision to Close Watertown Correctional Facility and Clinton Annex Facility | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has released the below statement following Governor Cuomo's decision to close the Watertown Correctional Facility and the Clinton Annex: In his latest misguided attempt to weaken our law enforcement and make New York less safe, Governor Cuomo is pulling the rug out from our correction officers, their families, and our North Country communities after an already challenging year,said Congresswoman Stefanik. First, the Governor passed harmful bail reform laws that released violent criminals back onto the streets causing the crime rates across our state to skyrocket. Instead of listening to our corrections officers and law enforcement leaders, Governor Cuomo has repeatedly ignored their concerns regarding the spread of COVID through our prisons and only relented after widespread bipartisan outcry. Now, he is taking it a step further in deciding to permanently close these two critical facilities that have the capacity to distance prisoners and staff and lower the risk of COVID-19 exposure. I am deeply opposed to the Governor's proposed closures. Our brave correction officers are an essential part of our Upstate law enforcement community. The timing of this announcement could not be worse right before the holidays and as crime rates in the state are on the rise and COVID-19 continues to spread throughout our prisons. Our correction officers have risked their health and personal safety throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. I am now calling on the Governor to immediately reverse this action and keep our corrections officers, their families, and our communities safe by keeping these essential facilities open. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-secures-results-north-country-fy21-appropriations-package | Stefanik Secures Results for the North Country in FY21 Appropriations Package | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today voted in favor of the FY21 Omnibus Appropriations package that passed the House and the Senate. Alongside the much-needed COVID-19 relief for families and small businesses, this year-end package fully funds the government through September 2021 and includes key funding priorities I fought to secure for the North Country, said Congresswoman Stefanik. Communities across my district will benefit from the enhanced investments in regional economic development, expanding broadband connectivity, and putting rural students on the pathway to lifelong success. In addition, I was able to secure critical resources to maintain and improve Fort Drum's military readiness, provide our troops with a much needed pay raise, expand health care access for North Country seniors and veterans, and protect our region's environmental priorities. I am proud to deliver these results for the North Country. Advancing Economic Opportunity for Rural Communities $30 million for the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), while including a provision Congresswoman Stefanik championed to temporarily waive the matching funds requirement for grantees $10 million for a new Rural Postsecondary Education initiative to enhance opportunities for rural students to attain postsecondary credentials and excel in the workforce, modeled after Congresswoman Stefanik's legislation $635 million for the USDA's ReConnect Program to expand access to high-speed broadband in rural communities $60 million for distance learning and telemedicine grants $1.4 billion for Rural Water and wastewater Direct Loans and $50 million in guaranteed Water and wastewater loans within the Rural Utilities Service to support water infrastructure improvements and help finance numerous projects across the North Country $142 million for the Essential Air Service Program to help rural airports boost air service $150 million for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, our nation's only network of public-private partnerships in e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congress-new-covid-19-relief-and-annual-appropriations-bill-contains-key | Congress New COVID-19 Relief and Annual Appropriations Bill Contains Key Local Wins for NY-1 | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Lee Zeldin | Z000017 | zeldin.house.gov | legacy | Op-ed by Congressman Lee Zeldin Throughout December, as Congress' new COVID-19 relief and annual appropriations legislation was being negotiated, I worked closely with House and Senate leadership, and the White House and other officials in the Administration, to secure important local prioritiesforLong Island to save Plum Island and multiple local sewer projects, as well as advance six Army Corps of Engineers projects located in our Congressional District. I secured long awaited historic language to permanently repeal the federal law to sell Plum Island to the highest bidder. Senator Ron Johnson (R, WI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, had opposed reversing this federal law due to long standing opposition by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As Congressional funding was being negotiated, I worked closely with Senator Johnson and White House and DHS leadership to successfully advocatefortheir assistance to remove the opposition and get this extremely high priority over the finish lineforthe First Congressional District of New York. I also worked with Senator Schumer who played an important role as well to support this effort. Not only does Plum Island offer diverse wildlife, a precious ecosystem and critical habitatformigratory birds, marine mammals, and rare plants, but it is an essential cultural and historical resource as well. The current law, which mandates the sale of the island to the highest bidder, is the wrong pathforward. It's an honor to deliver this huge win that will reverse that law and help preserve Plum Island's rich history and tap into its limitless potentialforgenerations to come. Additionally, I saved three local sewer projects, Carlls River, Patchogue River andForge River, by securing an extension of the deadline to use Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) funding.The coronavirus outbreak has impacted so many aspects of our way of life, and our response must include saving local infrastructure projects that have expe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/coronavirus-relief-bill-keeps-paycheck-protection-program-expenses-tax | Coronavirus Relief Bill Keeps Paycheck Protection Program Expenses Tax Deductible | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Lee Zeldin | Z000017 | zeldin.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) issued the following statement in support of language in Congress' new coronavirus relief bill to ensure that recipients of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) can deduct expenses covered using PPP's forgivable loans: "Our communities' small businesses have been hit hard in the last year. If state and local governments are going to shutter a business because of a pandemic through no fault of that business, then the government has the responsibility to ensure that business survives the government imposed restriction. The Paycheck Protection Program has helped provide relief to so many of these small businesses, which have either been shut down by the government or are otherwise struggling, and we must ensure that the small business owners who desperately need this funding to survive do not go under thanks to a surprise tax bill caused by the very relief that's supposed to keep them afloat." Congress enacted the Paycheck Protection Program in March 2020 to provide small businesses with loans that have a generous loan forgiveness provision, to help keep employees on payroll and allow recipient businesses to survive the pandemic. Since March, over 5 million loans have been made to businesses in all fifty states. On April 30, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2020-32 disallowing the deduction of expenses forgiven under the PPP. Without this Congressional action, small businesses would be estimated to pay over $120 billion in taxes on forgivable PPP loans. On December 9, 2020, Congressman Zeldin and over 170 bipartisan Members of Congress urged Congressional leadership to fix this issue in upcoming coronavirus relief legislation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/don-t-break-t-band-act-included-new-congressional-spending-bill | Dont Break Up the T-Band Act Included in New Congressional Spending Bill | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Lee Zeldin | Z000017 | zeldin.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) announced the Don't Break up the T-Band Act has been included in Congress' upcoming spending bill. This legislation repeals the provision of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, which mandates the sale of the T-Band spectrum, therefore allowing law-enforcement, fire officials, and EMS to continue using the T-Band spectrum to operate their radios for day-to-day life saving operations. Our first responders bravely and selflessly put their lives on the line each and every day to protect our communities, and our first priority must be ensuring they have the resources they need to safely and effectively do their jobs, said Congressman Zeldin. From hurricanes to fires, in the most dire situations, the T-band spectrum provides critical communication between first responders. Even when cell phones, internet, and electricity cease to function, T-band is the last line of defense, and selling off this spectrum would not only be a disservice to our nation's first responders and the millions of Americans they serve, but to our nation's taxpayers. I thank my colleagues from both sides of the aisle for their efforts to ensure our first responders have the tools they need and getting this important victory over the finish line. Currently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is required to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum by 2021, which would endanger public safety communications in major metropolitan areas across the United States. The T-Band is a portion of spectrum used in 11 heavily populated metropolitan areas, including New York, covering over 90 million Americans, to support critical public safety communications (i.e. police, fire and other first responder's radios) and provide regional interoperability among first responders. Public safety agencies have spent numerous years and hundreds of millions of dollars of federal, state and local funds to plan and build out these T-Band networks. The result is battle-tested public safety net… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/fimp-plan-included-new-congressional-spending-bill | FIMP Plan Included in New Congressional Spending Bill | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Lee Zeldin | Z000017 | zeldin.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) announced authorization for construction of the Fire Island to Montauk Point (FIMP) Project on Long Island's south shore and Hashamomuck Cove Coastal Storm Risk Management Project in Southold, as well as authorization for feasibility studies for Wading River Creek in Riverhead, Reel Point Preserve on Shelter Island, Goldsmith Inlet in Southold and Lake Montauk Harbor in Montauk have been included in Congress' upcoming spending bill. On the East End of Long Island, we have a unique responsibility to safeguard our local waterways, from bolstering our local maritime infrastructure to managing future storm risks, said Congressman Zeldin. Working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and the Army Corps team at its New York District office, this bill prioritizes local projects that are vital to my Congressional District. Continuing to safeguard and invest in our maritime infrastructure will help preserve Long Island's way of life for generations to come. Congress' upcoming spending bill provides authorization for construction of the: Fire Island to Montauk Point Project, which includes essential dredging and shoreline projects spanning 83 miles of coastline, 80% of which is in the First Congressional District. The massive FIMP project, with an initial construction cost currently estimated at $1.5 billion, includes a variety of coastal and wetland restoration projects that will use the natural environment to reduce flooding, erosion, and storm damage, while also preserving the natural environment and habitat for wildlife and provides various coastal management initiatives for the bay side of the barrier beaches. Federal funding was previously appropriated for completion of the reformulation study and initial construction at 100% federal cost. Additional federal funding will be provided as needed. Hashamomuck Cove Coastal Storm Risk Management Project in Southold, which will help reduce coastal storm damage to residents who live along the Long Island … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-statement-fiscal-year-2021-spending-legislation-and | Rep. Zeldin Statement on Fiscal Year 2021 Spending Legislation and Coronavirus Relief Bill | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Lee Zeldin | Z000017 | zeldin.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin issued the following statement following House passage of the Senate Amendment to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (H.R. 133), which includes government funding through September 30, 2021, and additional coronavirus relief: Throughout December, as Congress' new COVID-19 relief and annual appropriations legislation was being negotiated, I worked closely with House and Senate leadership, and the White House and other officials in the Administration, to secure important local priorities for Long Island and desperately needed coronavirus relief. It's an honor to have delivered on these vital wins for Long Island and help ensure our communities get back to a normal way of life as soon as possible in the wake of coronavirus, and I look forward to continuing to fight for the priorities most important to our communities. However, moving forward, there must be a better way to legislate rather than 5,500+ page spending bills released just hours before a vote. The American people deserve nothing less than a thoughtful and deliberative budget process defined by transparency and open debate. The Senate Amendment to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (H.R. 133) includes: Long Island Priorities, such as: Plum Island: Language to permanently repeal the 2008 federal law that required Plum Island to be sold to the highest bidder; Carlls River, Patchogue River and Forge River Sewer Projects: A one-year extension of the deadline for the use of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding, saving these three local sewer projects; Fire Island to Montauk Point Project (FIMP): Provides authorization for the construction of this project, which includes essential dredging and shoreline projects and spans 83 miles of coastline; Hashamomuck Cove Coastal Storm Risk Management Project in Southold: Provides authorization for the construction of this project, which will reduce coastal storm damage; Reel Point Preserve on Shelter Island: Direct… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-secures-vital-cdbg-dr-extension-congressional-spending-bill | Rep. Zeldin Secures Vital CDBG-DR Extension in Congressional Spending Bill to Save 3 Local Sewer Projects | 2020-12-20 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Lee Zeldin | Z000017 | zeldin.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - In the past two weeks, as Congressional funding was being negotiated, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) worked closely with House and Senate leadership, as well as White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to secure an extension of the September 30, 2022 deadline for the use of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to September 30, 2023. This will save three local sewer projects in Suffolk County: Carlls River, Patchogue River and Forge River. The coronavirus outbreak has impacted so many aspects of our way of life, and our response must include saving local infrastructure projects that have experienced unexpected delays as a result of the pandemic, said Congressman Zeldin. These local projects are critical to our quality of life in Suffolk County, and I'm honored to deliver this huge win to ensure these projects get across the finish line. I'm grateful for the help of White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for doing their parts as well to make this a reality. The CDBG-DR program was established by the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 to provide billions of dollars to improve disaster preparedness in communities in the aftermath of SuperStorm Sandy. Under current law, there is a hard deadline of September 30, 2022 for the expenditure of CDBG-DR. Several of the projects funded through these programs broke ground, while others were expected to begin construction soon, according to the timelines that existed prior to the onset of COVID-19. Many of these projects were on track to meet the requirements to utilize federal funds in full by the 2022 deadline. However, COVID-19 resulted in unexpected delays. Labor contracts and supply chains have further complicated the long lead times needed to implement these large-scale infrastructure projects, putting the funding of these projects at risk because they are unlikely to be able to meet the current deadline. In Suffolk County, the Forge River, Patchogue and Carlls River sewer proje… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://higgins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/higgins-announces-over-115000-to-buffalo-niagara-waterkeeper-for-project | Higgins Announces Over $115,000 to Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper for Project Addressing Flooding in the Lexington Green Neighborhood | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Brian Higgins | H001038 | higgins.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced $115,347 in federal funding provided through the 2020 National Coastal Resilience Fund to Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper for the design of a Buffalo Creek floodplain project aimed at reducing flooding in the Lexington Green neighborhood in the Town of West Seneca. Lexington Green residents face the threat of flooding from Buffalo Creek every year, said Congressman Higgins. With this grant, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, who have been excellent stewards of Western New York waterways, will examine ways to improve the natural environment to help mitigate flooding. "Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is excited about the potential to improve Buffalo Creek and continue restoration and collaboration in the West Seneca community that we started over a decade ago," said Executive Director Jill Jedlicka. "We continue to see an increase in flooding events and habitat loss throughout New York's Great Lakes basin, in large part due to climate change and land use modifications, but through projects like these, we can start to implement more resilient shorelines and communities in the years to come. We are grateful for the National Fish and Wildlife's Foundation continued investment in Western New York." Historically, high water from Buffalo Creek has made West Seneca's Lexington Green community prone to flooding. This federal funding will be used by Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper to provide analysis, field study, and preliminary design of a reconnected floodplain on Buffalo Creek in West Seneca, upstream of the flood-prone Lexington Green community. The goal of the project is to mitigate flooding, improve resiliency throughout the community and downstream, and provide beneficial habitat for native species.The total project is expected to cost $446,497. The National Coastal Resilience Fund is administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper are one of just 46 recipients nationwide receiving a co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://katko.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/katko-gillibrand-schumer-announce-senate-passage-bill-rename | Katko, Gillibrand, Schumer Announce Senate Passage of Bill to Rename Fayetteville Post Office to Honor CNY WWII Veteran | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | John Katko | K000386 | katko.house.gov | legacy | Katko, Gillibrand, Schumer: Designating the Fayetteville Post Office, the Corporal George H. Bacel Memorial Postal Facility,' Will Serve as Lasting Memorial to Bacel's Life & Legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) and U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today announced the U.S. Senate has passed bipartisan legislation to designate the Fayetteville Post Office, the Corporal George H. Bacel Memorial Postal Facility.' This bill, which now heads to the President's desk, was announced last year in Fayetteville, NY by Rep. Katko alongside Bacel's four children and extended family, as well as representatives for ClearPath for Veterans and Mayor of Fayetteville Mark Olson. Corporal George H. Bacel had deep roots in our Central New York community and was a beloved WWII veteran, small business owner, and postal worker, said Rep. Katko. To honor his life and legacy, I'm pleased to announce the bill I introduced to designate the Fayetteville Post Office, the Corporal George H. Bacel Memorial Postal Facility,' has passed the U.S. Senate. The passage of this measure marks an important step forward in our pursuit to pay tribute to Corporal Bacel's contributions to Central New York and this nation. I thank Senators Gillibrand and Schumer for their work to advance this legislation through the Senate. George H. Bacel represented the best of Fayetteville, demonstrated by his lifelong commitment to his neighbors through military service, as a small business owner, and as a postal worker at the very post office we are renaming in his honor, said Senator Gillibrand. This legislation is a testament to the contributions of hard-working and dedicated New Yorkers like George, who make our state and country a better place to live, work, and dream. As one of the thousands of young men who enlisted the day after Pearl Harbor, Corporal George H. Bacel always went above and beyond, both to serve his country and his community, said Senator Schumer. This week's Senate passage of legislation to dedicate… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://katko.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-katko-announces-over-6-million-head-start-funds-peace-inc | Rep. Katko Announces Over $6 Million in Head Start Funds for PEACE Inc. | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | John Katko | K000386 | katko.house.gov | legacy | SYRACUSE, NY U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced $6,392,157 in federal funds will be distributed to PEACE Inc., a local community-based organization dedicated to empowering underserved individuals, children, and families through the administration of support services and programs. In Central New York, PEACE Inc. serves communities throughout the region and operates facilities in the City of Syracuse, East Syracuse, Tully, and Baldwinsville. The funds are available through the Head Start and Early Head Start programs, and administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Head Start promotes the development and school readiness of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children from low-income families. In Congress, Rep. Katko has led bipartisan efforts to deliver additional funding for Head Start programs. Last week, he introduced the Jumpstart for Head Start Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide $1.7 billion in emergency funds for Head Start to ensure local programs have the necessary resources to continue supporting children as they adopt important public health measures. I've been a strong proponent of expanding early education in Central New York and have consistently led efforts on the federal level to strengthen Head Start, a federal program dedicated to promoting the development of young children in underserved communities, said Rep. Katko. Today, I'm pleased to announce PEACE Inc. in Syracuse is receiving over $6 million in funds from this program. As we work to combat this ongoing pandemic, I'll keep working to ensure local Head Start providers have the tools and resources to continue investing in the next generation of young people. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://katko.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-rep-john-katko-regarding-ongoing-cyber-campaign-against-nation | Statement from Rep. John Katko Regarding Ongoing Cyber Campaign Against the Nation | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | John Katko | K000386 | katko.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), incoming Ranking Member on the House Committee on Homeland Security, today released the following statement after participating in a classified briefing with officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) regarding the ongoing cyber campaign against the United States: Earlier today, I participated in a briefing with senior cybersecurity leaders across the Federal Government about the ongoing cyber campaign against the nation. They confirmed what has become abundantly clear over the last several days - that our nation has been the target of a cyber campaign of extraordinary and unprecedented sophistication, the response to which I hope will drive necessary operational and policy improvement in the cybersecurity arena for years to come. Having spent the last two years as the Ranking Member of the Cybersecurity Subcommittee, I take these issues seriously. The work we've done to build, strengthen, and resource CISA as the nation's lead civilian cybersecurity agency is important, but there's more to be done. Bolstering the cyber defenses of our critical networks and safeguarding the intellectual property and sensitive information of the American people and businesses are fortunately not partisan propositions. With that in mind, I look forward to working with Chairman Thompson and a broad range of stakeholders on these important issues in the 117th Congress. I'm honored to soon take over as Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee where cybersecurity will remain a top priority of mine. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/newsletters/weekly-update-opioid-epidemic-hearing-midnight-regulations-review-act | Weekly Update: Opioid Epidemic Hearing, Midnight Regulations Review Act, Cybersecurity Investigation | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | Dear Friend, This week, under threat of subpoena, members of the Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma (the creator of OxyContin), testified before the Oversight Committee at a hearing examining their and Purdue Pharma's role in fueling the opioid epidemic. I also introduced the Midnight Regulations Review Act and launched an investigation with the Homeland Security Committee into the cyberattack on federal systems. More on these and other updates below. COVID By the Numbers Global Cases: 75,230,033 Deaths: 1,668,030 *data from Johns Hopkins United States Confirmed Cases: 17,206,647 Deaths: 310,699 *data from Johns Hopkins New York State Confirmed Cases: 815,468 Deaths: 36,052 Total Tested: 22,680,046 Testing Positivity: 3.60% *data from Johns Hopkins New York City Last 7 Days Total Cases: 22,327 Confirmed: 17,163 Probable: 5,164 Hospitalizations: 1,483 Confirmed Deaths: 165 Oversight Hearing with Perdue Pharma and the Sacklers Watch Chairwoman Maloney's opening statement here. Yesterday, I chaired an Oversight Committee hearing to examine the role of Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family in fueling the nationwide opioid epidemic for decades by pushing Purdue executives to flood the market with the highly addictive painkiller OxyContin. As I said at the end of the hearing, the Sacklers have played a critical, active role in sparking and fueling the opioid epidemic. They approved and monitored dangerous marketing plans, directed sales representatives to focus on the highest-volume prescribers and the strongest versions of OxyContin, and targeted vulnerable populations with misleading messages. Now, they have the ability to mitigate at least some of the damage they caused. They must stop hiding and offshoring their assets, stop nickel and diming the negotiators, make a massive financial contribution that leaves no doubt a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/stefanik-announces-70k-lake-champlain-lake-george-regional-planning-board | Stefanik announces $70k for Lake Champlain Lake George Regional Planning Board | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 18th, 2020 News 10 ABC | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-crow-introduce-legislation-respond-congressional-sexual | Stefanik, Crow Introduce Legislation to Respond to Congressional Sexual Misconduct | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, along with Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) and Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14) today introduced the Prohibiting Annuities for Sexual Abusers in Congress Act to prevent a Member of Congress from collecting their taxpayer-funded retirement annuity if they are convicted of sexual abuse. The bill would add felony sexual abuse to a list of offenses including bribery, perjury, and conspiracy which are grounds for the denial of pensions for Representatives and Senators under the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. Members of Congress who abuse their power need to be held accountable, said Congresswoman Stefanik. This important, bipartisan bill would ensure that if a Member of Congress is convicted for sexual misconduct, the service of that Member does not garner them a taxpayer-funded pension. I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing this bill to ensure we treat sexual misconduct crimes the same way that we treat other offenses like bribery, conspiracy, and other prohibited actions. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-statement-russian-cyberattacks-highlights-importance-ndaa | Stefanik Statement on Russian Cyberattacks, Highlights Importance of NDAA Provisions to Bolster Cybersecurity Defenses | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, has released the below statement following reports of cyber espionage targeting America's nuclear infrastructure and the federal government: This attack serves as a stark warning that our nation must bolster its cybersecurity posture and capabilities, said Congresswoman Stefanik. While we must hold the perpetrator fully accountable, we must also continue to make progress in cybersecurity. This year's national defense bill contains over two dozen provisions that support our nation's cybersecurity infrastructure, including provisions that would help ensure the resiliency of our nation's nuclear command and control systems. The NDAA also fully funds long overdue modernization of our nuclear infrastructure and further secures our nuclear weapons production facilities. There is no doubt that our adversaries will take advantage of any opportunity to attack vulnerabilities in our cyber infrastructure. The measures in this year's NDAA will provide critical safeguards to protect the information and capabilities most foundational to our nation's security. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://higgins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/higgins-announces-approval-of-bill-providing-sweeping-improvements-to | Higgins Announces Approval of Bill Providing Sweeping Improvements to Veteran Services | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Brian Higgins | H001038 | higgins.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced approval of legislation providing multiple improvements to veteran services. The legislation, a Senate Amendment to H.R. 7105, contains a measure that will provide permanent authorization for Kids Korner at the Buffalo VA, which Higgins has repeatedly fought for. Too often bureaucratic hurdles get in the way of providing our veterans and their families with the services they deserve, said Higgins. This legislation fixes several of these roadblocks. We are particularly pleased to win the battle to make sure a lack of access to childcare is never a barrier to veterans attending medical appointments. Below are some highlights of the comprehensive package: Childcare for Veterans With Health & Mental Health Appointments at the VA: Kids Korneropened at the Buffalo VA in 2011as one of three pilot projects in the nation providing on-site childcare services while veterans, parents and grandparents, receive out-patient medical care. The program was set to expire in September of 2013. Congressman Higginsfought againstclosure that year and worked each and every year since then to see that the program's authorization was extended through legislation. The VA Western New York Health Care System reports providing nearly 1,200 cases of child care services in 2019. This bill ensures, once and for all, that childcare is available to veterans attending appointments related to their physical health and mental health at the Buffalo VA and VA sites across the nation. COVID Relief for Veterans: Provides authority for the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to extend full education benefits through December 21, 2021 to veterans taking online courses. This allowance was scheduled to expire December 21, 2020. Presumes a COVID diagnosis for active service members is service-connected, making it easier for service members or their families to access related disability or death benefits. While the pandemic continues, waves the in-person application requirement for those seeking enrollment i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/congress-excoriates-sacklers-over-purdue-pharma-s-role-in-opioid-crisis | Congress Excoriates Sacklers Over Purdue Pharmas Role In Opioid Crisis | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | Two members of the Sackler family, heirs to the Purdue Pharma fortune built off the profits of the blockbuster pain drug OxyContin, expressed regret during a Congressional hearing on Thursday, though they did not admit wrongdoing. But members of the House Oversight Committee said the apology was too little, too late, as more than 750,000 Americans have died from drug overdoses in the last two decades, with opioids responsible for 70% of overdose deaths in 2018. I'm not sure that I'm aware of any family in America that's more evil than yours, said Democratic Rep. Jim Cooper of Tennessee, which has thethird-highest rateof opioid prescriptions in the country at 81.8 prescriptions for every 100 residents. I want to express my family's deep sadness about the opioid crisis, David Sackler, a Purdue board member from 2012 to 2018, said in his opening statement. Far too many lives have been destroyed by addiction to, and abuse of, opioids, including OxyContin. It was a rare public appearance and first time any members of the Sackler family have testified before Congress on the issue. David and his cousin, Kathe Sackler, both denied knowing of illegal activity at the company. I thought Purdue was acting responsibly, said Sackler, who was a board member from 1990, before OxyContin was launched, until 2018. I believe I conducted myself legally and ethically, said David. I believe the full record will demonstrate that. Congressional committee members challenged the Sacklers' portrayal of their roles at the company. Cooper noted that until 2018, Sackler family members held a majority of board positions, and that documents from the Massachusetts attorney general's office show the family's close involvement in Purdue's management. There was bipartisan condemnation of the company and the Sacklers. "We don't agree on a lot in this committee in a bipartisan way, said Rep. James Comer, the committee's top Republican, but I think our opinion of Purdue Pharma and the actions of your family I think we all agree are sickening." The hear… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/house-panels-launch-probe-into-massive-cyberattack-that-breached-federal | House panels launch probe into massive cyberattack that breached federal agencies | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | Two key House panels on Thursday announced a joint investigation into the massive cyberattack that has impacted multiple federal agencies, in what may be one of the most damaging digital intrusions in years. Homeland Security Committee ChairmanBennie Thompson(D-Miss.) andOversight and Reform Committee ChairwomanCarolyn Maloney(D-N.Y.) informed top intelligence officials that they will be probing thebreachofSolarWindssystems, which then ledthe Commerce and Treasury departments also fellvictimtothe intrusions. The State Department and the National Institutes of Healthwere also impactedin the breach, according to The Washington Post, and the list is growing. Our Committees are seeking information related to the apparent, widespread compromise of multiple federal government, critical infrastructure, and private sector information technology networks, the chairs wrote in their letter to theleaders of the FBI, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). While investigations and technical forensic analyses are still ongoing, based on preliminary reporting, it is evident that this latest cyber intrusion could have potentially [devastating] consequences for U.S. national security, it reads. Some reports have suggested that hackers working for Russia were monitoring the email traffic at Treasury and Commerce departments. Moscow has deniedinvolvement in the intrusions. DHS's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a rare emergency directive this week that ordersfederal agencies to disconnect or power down SolarWinds Orion products from their network[s]. The full impact of the hack is still beingassessed. The two committees are asking FBI Director Christopher Wray, DNIJohn Ratcliffe, and DHS SecretaryChad Wolffor a classified briefing on Friday about the hack and the extent of its fallout. FireEye, a major cybersecurity firm, was also hacked and it uncovered,through its ownprobe,that SolarWinds was hit inthe intrusion. SolarWinds, which makes network manageme… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/lawmakers-tear-into-sackler-family-in-hearing-on-opioid-crisis | Lawmakers Tear Into Sackler Family In Hearing On Opioid Crisis | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | Two members of theSackler familywho served on the board ofPurdue Pharmain 2018 testified before the U.S. House under threat of subpoena Thursday, where they answered questions about their role in the opioid epidemic. Lawmakers on the Committee on Oversight and Reform peppered David and Dr. Kathe Sackler with questions in the at-times testy hearing. While the Sacklers acknowledged the role Purdue's painkiller OxyContin played in the epidemic, which has taken roughly 450,000 lives in the United States since 1999, they stopped short of apologizing or admitting any wrongdoing. Asked if she'd apologize for her role in precipitating the crisis, Kathe Sackler said that after plenty of soul-searching, she's not sure she'd have taken a different course. I have tried to figure out if there's anything I could have done differently knowing what I knew then, not what I know now, she said. There is nothing I can find that I would have done differently. The comment provoked a fiery retort from Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) wholater replied,Ms. Sackler, you wanted to ask what you could have done differently? Look at your own damn balance sheet! Purdue generated more than $30 billion after bringing OxyContin to market in 1996. The privately held company transferred $12 to $13 billion of that to the family, according to a deposition revealed in court filings in October. The company pleaded guilty to three federal criminal charges last month and agreed to pay an $8.3 billion settlement. But the company filed for bankruptcy in September 2019, making it unlikely the money will be fully collected. The Sackler family also agreed to pay $225 million in civil damages less than roughly 2% of their net worth. State attorneys generalcriticized the Department of Justice settlementas a mere mirage of justice that allowed billionaires to keep their billions while evading any real responsibility. Watching you testify makes my blood boil, Rep. Jim Cooper, a Tennessee Democrat, told the Sacklers Thursday. I'm not sure that I'm aware of any famil… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/morally-bankrupt-purdue-pharma-leaders-face-reckoning-at-congressional | 'Morally bankrupt': Purdue Pharma leaders face reckoning at congressional hearing | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | Corporate leaders from OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma expressed contrition on Thursday for their company's role in fueling the opioid crisis amid a torrent of criticism from lawmakers of both parties over the drug manufacturer's conduct. I still feel absolutely terrible that a product created to help, and has helped so many people, has also been associated with death and addiction, David Sackler, a member of the family that owns Purdue and a member of the company's board from 2012 to 2018, told the House Oversight Committee at a hearing on Thursday. My heart breaks for the parents who have lost their children, Kathe Sackler, David's cousin and another former board member, told lawmakers at the hearing. I am so terribly sorry for your pain. The admissions, however, rang hollow to most committee members, who noted that the family benefited immensely from the billions in profits OxyContin generated for the company they owned. To the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma, let me make this clear as I can be: You all are bad actors, Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) said. In November, Purdue pleaded guilty to three criminal charges as part ofa more than $8 billion settlement that the Department of Justice announced the prior month. Purdue's owners, members of the Sackler family, also agreed to pay $225 million in a civil settlement. The company, more than any other, has been blamed for driving the nation's opioid epidemic with its aggressive promotion of OxyContin. Thursday's hearing was the first time the drug manufacturer's representatives have testified under oath before Congress about Purdue's role in the ongoing crisis, which has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans over the past two decades. Both David and Kathe Sackler, denied personal culpability in the company's misdeeds, while Purdue chief executive officer Craig Landau who also appeared Thursday stated that the company accepted full accountability and responsibility for its crimes. There's nothing that I can find that I would have done differently based on what I be… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/sacklers-apologize-but-deflect-blame-at-us-congressional-opioid-hearing | Sacklers apologize but deflect blame at U.S. congressional opioid hearing | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | Two members of the wealthy Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP offered apologies on Thursday for the role the prescription painkiller has played in the deadly U.S. opioid epidemic but sought to deflect personal responsibility in response to withering criticism from lawmakers. Testifying remotely during a hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee, David and Kathe Sackler, both of whom previously served on Purdue's board, insisted they were assured by management that the company was meeting regulatory and legal requirements as the opioid crisis unfolded. The two, among several Sackler family members with ownership interests in Purdue, agreed to testify only after the committee's chairwoman, Democratic Representative Carolyn Maloney, threatened subpoenas. Watching you testify makes my blood boil, Democratic Representative Jim Cooper told David Sackler. I'm not sure that I'm aware of any family in America that's more evil than yours. Cooper was among the committee members who directed fury at the Sacklers for reaping billions of dollars from Purdue as Americans became addicted to opioids. The lawmakers compared them to imprisoned Mexican drug lord Joaquin El Chapo Guzman and showed slides of expensive real estate holdings. What you've heard from the press about the Sacklers is almost certainly wrong and highly distorted, David Sackler testified. We also fully acknowledge that there is an opioid crisis that has ruined too many lives, and that OxyContin addiction and abuse played a role in that. We are truly sorry to everyone who's lost a family member or suffered from the scourge of addiction. But Sackler said he acted legally and ethically while on Purdue's board. His cousin, Kathe Sackler, an anesthesiologist, detailed her work treating pain, including with troops wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of the U.S. Army Reserve, and her experience losing a 23-year-old brother to suicide. As a mother, she said, her heart breaks for parents who have lost children to opioi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/sacklers-face-house-panel-over-purdue-pharma-oxycontin-sales | Sacklers Face House Panel Over Purdue Pharma Oxycontin Sales | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | In a surprise development, two members of the Sackler family who served on Purdue Pharma's board until 2018 are testifying Thursday morning under oath before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. Their privately owned company developed and aggressively marketed Oxycontin in the 1990s, growing into one of the nation's most profitable opioid producers. David Sackler, Dr. Kathe Sackler and three other family members face a wave of civil lawsuits tied to their alleged role fueling the nation's addiction crisis. Overdoses linked to prescription opioids havekilled more than 230,000 Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The House committee also requested that Richard Sackler and Mortimer Sackler testify, but they are not expected to appear. Purdue Pharma CEO Craig Landau, who is also named in numerous lawsuits, is scheduled to testify. The 9 a.m. hearing will take place by videobecause of public health precautions tied to the pandemic. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., who chairs the committee had threatened the Sacklers with subpoenas. But after weeks of negotiations they agreed to testify voluntarily under oath. Members of the Sackler family have largely avoided the public eye as their company, which filed for bankruptcy last year, gained notoriety. Indeed, even as the opioid epidemic accelerated, the Sacklers emerged as one of most prestigious philanthropic families in the world, donating to cultural and medical institutions. In recent years, however, organizations ranging from New York University and Tufts University to the Louvre in Paris, have stripped the Sackler name from buildings. Numerous art institutions, including the Guggenheim Museum in New York City and the Tate in London, announced last year they will no longer accept future donations from Sackler family trusts funded through opioid profits. It's unclear why members of the Sackler family agreed to testify publicly now. A spokesperson for the family didn't respond to NPR's inquiry. In a statement, Rep. Maloney said he… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/federal-funding-lake-champlain-lake-george-regional-planning-board | Federal funding for Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 17th, 2020 Sun Community News | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-announces-economic-development-administration-funding-lake | Stefanik Announces Economic Development Administration Funding for Lake Champlain Lake George Regional Planning Board | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced a $70,000 investment from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the Lake Champlain Lake George Regional Planning Board. This funding will support the implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) for Clinton, Essex, Hamilton, Warren, and Washington counties. The CEDS process is designed to bring together the public and private sectors in the creation of an economic development roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy. I am proud to announce that valuable taxpayer dollars will be returned to this five-county region in the North Country, said Congresswoman Stefanik. The Lake Champlain Lake George Regional Planning Board carries out important work in their efforts to boost economic development, support investment, and create jobs in the North Country. This funding will be utilized to develop a good strategy that is especially welcomed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and I will continue to advocate for this funding at the federal level. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://katko.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-katko-leads-ny-gop-effort-calling-nys-provide-salt-relief-small | Rep. Katko Leads NY GOP Effort Calling on NYS to Provide SALT Relief to Small Businesses Amid Pandemic | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | John Katko | K000386 | katko.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today led an effort alongside Republicans from New York State's Congressional Delegation urging Governor Cuomo to take advantage of forthcoming tax regulations from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and provide state and local tax (SALT) relief to local small businesses. Rep. Katko was joined by U.S. Reps. Lee Zeldin (NY-1), Elise M. Stefanik (NY-21), Tom Reed (NY-23), and Chris Jacobs (NY-27) in this effort. Last month, the IRS announced forthcoming regulations that would allow many pass-through businesses to claim SALT tax deductions beyond the current $10,000 federal cap. Many states nationwide, including New Jersey and Connecticut, have already implemented measures that would allow eligible businesses to claim this relief. With small businesses in Central New York and across the state facing unprecedented financial strains as a result of the pandemic, Rep. Katko and his colleagues are urging Governor Cuomo to oversee the implementation of measures that allow small businesses to benefit from these new IRS regulations. In Central New York, local employers are facing unprecedented challenges that threaten their ability to keep their doors open, said Rep. Katko. With this in mind, I am proud to lead my colleagues from New York's Congressional Delegation in urging Governor Cuomo to take advantage of these forthcoming SALT regulations from the IRS and provide substantive tax relief to many small businesses. Across all levels of government, we must take immediate action to support our local business community and their workers. Rep. Katko has long worked to provide SALT relief to families and businesses across Central New York. Last year, he was one of five Republicans to vote in favor of a measure that would lift the SALT cap, and has advocated for Congressional Leaders to include SALT relief in COVID-19 relief legislation. The full text of the letter can be found below: Dear Governor Cuomo, As communities across New York State grapple with the sustained public health and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/newsletters/december-16th-covid-19-update-for-ny-12 | December 16th COVID-19 Update for NY-12 | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | Dear Friend, As our city, state, and country contends with a resurgence of COVID-19 and community spread, I want to update you and your loved ones with the most important information during this ever-changing pandemic landscape. I hope you find it helpful. If you have friends or family who would like to receive this weekly update, they cansign up here. By the Numbers Global Confirmed Cases: 73,646,022 Confirmed Deaths: 1,639,061 *data from Johns Hopkins United States Confirmed Cases: 16,716,777 Confirmed Deaths: 303,773 *data from Johns Hopkins New York State Confirmed Cases: 794,557 Confirmed Deaths: 35,831 Testing Positivity:3.56% *data from Johns Hopkins New York City (Last 7 days) Cases:20,982 Confirmed Cases: 16,027 Probable Cases: 4,955 Hospitalizations: 1,368 Confirmed Deaths:116 *data from NYC Health New York City Testing To find the testing site closest to you,click here, text COVID TEST to 855-48, or call 212-COVID19 (212-268-4319). Please note that due to the Winter Storm Watch, all community testing sites will be closed from 2PM today (Wednesday) until 12PM tomorrow (Thursday). This Holiday Season - Stay Safe, Stay Home! New York City is encouraging all New Yorkers to not travel during this holiday season. With the number of new COVID-19 cases rising in NYC to rates we have not seen since April, we need everyone to do their part to help stop the spread. If you must travel, please plan ahead and take all recommended safety precautions. More information is available here. To stay connected with loved ones this season please consider virtual parties or small, distanced outdoor gatherings. Tips from NYC Health available here. Vaccines As you may have read or seen in news reports, COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in NYC and distribution to frontline healthcare workers has begun. More information on how the vaccine will be distributed is a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-secures-long-awaited-historic-language-save-plum-island | Rep. Zeldin Secures Long Awaited Historic Language to Save Plum Island in Congressional Spending Bill | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Lee Zeldin | Z000017 | zeldin.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), Co-Chair of the Long Island Sound Caucus, announced he secured language in Congress' upcoming spending bill to permanently repeal the federal law to sell Plum Island to the highest bidder. Senator Ron Johnson (R, WI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, had opposed reversing this federal law due to long standing opposition by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In the past two weeks, as Congressional funding was being negotiated, Congressman Zeldin worked closely with Senator Johnson and White House and DHS leadership to successfully advocate for their assistance to remove the opposition and get this extremely high priority over the finish line for the First Congressional District of New York. Congressman Zeldin also worked with Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D, NY) who played an important role as well to support this effort. "Not only does Plum Island offer diverse wildlife, a precious ecosystem and critical habitat for migratory birds, marine mammals, and rare plants, but it is an essential cultural and historical resource as well, said Congressman Lee Zeldin. The current law, which mandates the sale of the island to the highest bidder, is the wrong path forward. It's an honor to deliver this huge win that will reverse that law and help preserve Plum Island's rich history and tap into its limitless potential for generations to come. In 2008, Congress created a new law to mandate the sale of Plum Island to the highest bidder. Since coming to Congress, Congressman Zeldin has secured House passage of 6 of his proposals to preserve Plum Island as a world-renowned research facility, historical site and conservation area, and secured $1.5 million in federal funds last summer to stabilize and restore its iconic lighthouse. Last year, Congressman Zeldin authored and secured enactment of legislative language to halt the sale of the island for Fiscal Year 2020. Additionally, this Congress, he introduced the Plum… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://higgins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-higgins-and-supervisor-kulpa-announce-over-103000-to-help | Congressman Higgins and Supervisor Kulpa Announce Over $103,000 to Help Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Efforts in the Town of Amherst | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Brian Higgins | H001038 | higgins.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Town of Amherst Supervisor Brian J. Kulpa announced a federal grant totaling $103,864 to help support the work of the Amherst Task Force for Healthy Communities & Healthy Youth in the prevention of substance abuse among youth in the Town of Amherst. Peer pressure and an undeveloped understanding of the real consequences of substance abuse make young people especially vulnerable, said Congressman Higgins. Education and outreach are key to prevention. We commend the coalition of government, school, faith and youth partners working together in Amherst to support teens and families. This federal funding will expand that important work. The federal grant provided through the Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program will be utilized by the Amherst Task Force for Healthy Communities and Healthy Youth to grow the Task Force's work and reach, to educate youth about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, and to provide parents with tools and strategies to address substance abuse with their children. Supervisor Kulpa said, I'd like to thank Congressman Higgins for his advocacy for drug-free communities and for the Town of Amherst. This grant enables us to provide meaningful help for young people in the Town who would otherwise fall prey to substance abuse issues. The Drug-Free Communities Support Program was created in 1997 by the Drug-Free Communities Act to help communities combat local youth substance abuse by providing them with federal grants. The program is administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Higgins, a member of the Congressional Bipartisan Opioid Task Force, recently announced approval, in the House of Representatives, of legislation providing $5 billion in federal funding to further help communities address the opioid epidemic. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://higgins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/higgins-leads-effort-to-make-sure-americans-receive-the-full-covid | Higgins Leads Effort to Make Sure Americans Receive the Full COVID Relief Payment they are Owed | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Brian Higgins | H001038 | higgins.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is leading an effort to see that Americans receive the full COVID relief payment they are entitled to under the CARES Act. Millions of individuals are still waiting for Economic Impact Payments (EIP). Joining Higgins on a letter to Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Charles Rettig are House Committee on Ways and Means members: Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA), Danny Davis (D-IL), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Daniel Kildee (D-MI), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Judy Chu (D-CA), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), and Bill Pascrell (D-NJ). The members write, Economic stimulus payments are an important piece of the individual relief provisions in the CARES Act. Those who have not yet received their EIPs have already waited longer than millions of their fellow Americans, often through no fault of their own, to receive aid. In order to provide the most direct and effective relief to taxpayers in need, the full amount of their payment should be released. The CARES Act, approved by the House of Representatives on March 27th, included direct payments to Americans of up to $1,200 plus an additional $500 for dependent children. The majority of Americans who filed taxes in 2018 or 2019, and therefore have current information on record with the IRS, received their checks directly without further action. However many others have had their payments delayed, including non-filers, such as some who make under a certain income threshold, Social Security recipients, part-time workers, veterans, those who are homeless and people with disabilities had to take additional steps to claim Economic Impact Payments. On November 21, 2020 the window closed for the IRS to process requests for payments from non-filers and now individuals in this group must wait until tax filing season in 2021 to apply for the Recovery Rebate Credit. The IRS closed its Economic Impact Payment inbox for constituent cases on December 10, instead advising taxpayers to file for the credit in 2021. Congressman Higgins' office has heard from dozens of individuals in We… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://katko.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/seven-years-after-david-renz-attack-rep-katko-local-advocate-bill-cregg | Seven Years After David Renz Attack, Rep. Katko, Local Advocate Bill Cregg, CNY Law Enforcement & Non-Profits Announce Significant Progress on Effort to Improve Pre-Trial Release Protections for Victims | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | John Katko | K000386 | katko.house.gov | legacy | Katko: Inspired by Local Hero, Bill's Promise Will Make Our Communities Safer SYRACUSE, NY Seven years after the David Renz attack, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced the Government Accountability Office (GAO) will conduct a comprehensive review of failures in the pre-trial release system and provide information that will help improve protections for victims. It was authorized after Rep. Katko led a bipartisan effort urging the GAO to begin the study he proposed under the Bill's Promise Act. Rep. Katko made the announcement in a virtual press conference alongside local advocate Bill Cregg, Onondaga County Sheriff Gene Conway, Onondaga County District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick, former Assistant U.S. Attorney John Duncan,as well as Randi Bregman and Angela Douglass, Co-Executive Directors for Vera House, and Colleen Merced and Mark Fuller, Executive Director and Vice President for theMcMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center. In 2013, David Renz disassembled his GPS-monitoring ankle bracelet while on pretrial release, resulting in the horrific attack on Lori Bresnahan. In the six weeks leading up to his escape, Renz practiced disassembling and reassembling his bracelet, setting off 46 alerts that were not responded to by probation officers.Following the attack,Bill Cregg was the first on the scene and stayed until law enforcement arrived.Since then, Cregghas advocated for improvements to pre-trial release programs andserved as the inspiration for the Bill's Promise Act. Following the horrific attack by David Renz, Bill Cregg promised he would work tirelessly to change the laws surrounding pre-trial release,said Rep. Katko.Inspired by his advocacy, last year I introduced the Bill's Promise Act.This measure directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) toconduct a comprehensive assessment of our nation's pre-trial release laws.Today, I'm pleased to announce the GAO will begin work on this critical review.The study will pay special attention to monitoring response protocols when an ankle monitor or other elect… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/maloney-calls-on-rwandan-president-to-immediately-release-paul | Maloney Calls on Rwandan President to Immediately Release Paul Rusesabagina | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) this week wrote to President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda requesting the immediate release and safe return of Paul Rusesabagina, known for hiding and saving 1,268 refugees as a hotel manager during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The Congresswoman urged the Rwandan President to return Mr. Rusesabagina, a United States Legal Permanent Resident and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, to the United States to be reunited with his family. In her letter to President Kagame, Congresswoman Maloney notes that [b]y utilizing clandestine methods to lure and arrest Mr. Rusesabagina, the Rwandan government purposefully ignored the legal avenues available via our deportation laws to request a deportation, violating United States law. She continued, As COVID-19 continues to ravage the globe, I also implore you to release Mr. Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds. Mr. Rusesabagina suffers from hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, and is a cancer survivor in remission. COVID-19 poses a far greater risk to Mr. Rusesabagina given his age and preexisting conditions and the crowded, unsanitary prison environment only elevates his risk of contracting the virus. Despite these concerns, Mr. Rusesabagina continues to be denied medical bail even though he has been taken to the hospital multiple times since first being arrested. It has been more than three months since he was detained, and I urge you to release Mr. Rusesabagina in recognition of these dangerous factors that continue to jeopardize his life. Full text of the letter below and a PDF can be found here. Dear President Kagame: I write to request that you immediately release and safely return Paul Rusesabagina, a United States Legal Permanent Resident and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, to the United States to be reunited with his family. Known for saving the lives of 1,268 people during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, I have serious concerns about the events leading to Mr. Rusesabagina's arrest and the life-th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/maloney-reintroduces-bill-to-aid-international-prevention-and-0 | Maloney Reintroduces Bill to Aid International Prevention and Treatment of Obstetric Fistula | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) today reintroduced The Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope and Dignity Restoration Act, legislation that would assist the estimated two million women worldwide suffering from obstetric fistula. Obstetric fistula is a preventable and treatable condition resulting from prolonged labor in the absence of skilled medical assistance. As a longtime champion for women's health, Congresswoman Maloney has introduced some iteration of this vital legislationsince 2004. More than 2 million women worldwide suffer with obstetric fistula. Beyond the physical and psychological effects of this condition and the stillbirths that commonly result, mothers with fistulas are often ostracized by their families. The United Sates can and must take a leading role in the effort to eradicate obstetric fistula so that no other woman should suffer from this preventable condition. Unfortunately, the Trump Administration has taken steps to callously restrict access to healthcare for women and children around the world, putting them unnecessarily at risk. Under the leadership of the incoming Biden-Harris Administration, we must act immediately to reverse these harms. We must repeal the global gag rule and restore funding to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). UNFPA provides maternal care for women living in regions plagued by conflict or disaster and is a major partner in the fight against obstetric fistula, and we need to do our part to fund their efforts. Lives are depending on it. Background The Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope and Dignity Restoration Act would help treat and prevent obstetric fistula by giving the President the authority to advance: Education for women and medical practitioners worldwide about ways to prevent obstetric fistula. This would include topics such as appropriate ages for pregnancy, healthy spacing between pregnancies, and comprehensive prenatal care. Medical interventions that can prevent fistula, such as skilled attendance dur… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/covid-relief-top-stefaniks-list | COVID relief top on Stefanik's list | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 15th, 2020 Sun Community News | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/north-country-transit-producers-back-covid-relief-package | North Country transit producers back COVID relief package | 2020-12-14 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 12th, 2020 Press Republican | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/reps-action-dec-12-2020 | Reps in Action: Dec. 12. 2020 | 2020-12-14 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 12th, 2020 Press Republican | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://higgins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-higgins-announces-over-35-million-for-western-new-york | Congressman Higgins Announces Over $3.5 Million for Western New York Community Health Centers | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Brian Higgins | H001038 | higgins.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced community health centers in Western New York will receive over $3.5 million in federal funding. The funding, awarded to Community Health Center of Buffalo and Neighborhood Health Center, is provided through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Community Health Center of Buffalo and Neighborhood Health Center have served on the frontline in the battle against COVID, said Congressman Higgins. From educating the public to testing and reaching out to the community through mobile sites and tele-health, our health centers play an integral role in keeping Western New Yorkers healthy and safe in traditional times and especially now, during the pandemic. Community Health Center of Buffalo, with locations in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Cheektowaga and Lockport, will receive $1,715,596 in this round of funding. Dr. LaVonne Ansari, CEO of the Community Health Center of Buffalo said, We are grateful for thesecontinueddollars as they enable usto fight, serve and advocate for our underserved communities, particularlyduring Covid-19 and throughout this pandemic. We appreciate Congressman Higgins continued commitment to federally qualified health centers. Neighborhood Health Center, which operates healthcare facilities in Buffalo, Blasdell and Hamburg, has been awarded $1,809,352. "The role that community health centers play in public health is crucialinensuring an effective COVID-19 response," said Joanne Haefner, Chief Executive Officer of Neighborhood Health Center. "As we are currently in the midst of a very concerningsecond wave, our role in establishing health equity at this critical time is imperative.We remainespeciallygrateful for this funding which will strengthen ourimpactinour communities of highest concernand assureour commitment in keeping our loved ones healthy and safe," added Joanne. The Health Resources & Services Administration estimates that the 1,079 Federally Qualified Health Centers across the U.S. provide accessible, affordable, primary care to appro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://higgins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/higgins-announces-progress-in-push-to-cover-anti-rejection-medication | Higgins Announces Progress in Push to Cover Anti-Rejection Medication for Kidney Transplant Patients | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Brian Higgins | H001038 | higgins.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced approval of legislation expanding Medicare coverage, for the prescription drugs patients are required to take to reduce the risk of rejection following a kidney transplant. In January, Congressman Higgins joined the Kidney Foundation of Western New York and healthcare providers at the Regional Kidney Care Center of Excellence at Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) to advocate for passage of the measure, which is co-sponsored by Higgins. The arbitrary limitation on Medicare's immunosuppressant drug coverage doesn't match the real-life medical need of kidney transplant patients, said Congressman Higgins. This legislation not only makes sense, it will save money and lives. Most patients with end-stage kidney disease are eligible for Medicare regardless of their age.Those that undergo a kidney transplant are required to take immunosuppressant drugs for life. However, drug coverage under Medicare for these specific drugs currently ends after just 36 months, causing some patients to ration or refrain from taking medication which increases the chance of organ rejection. Jeremy Morlock, Director of the Kidney Foundation of Western New York, said, Many people have long and rich lives after receiving a kidney transplant. Missing a single dose of immunosuppressant medication can increase the chance of organ failure. By extending Medicare Part B coverage, we can prevent transplanted organs from being lost and lives from being cut short. Language that mirrors that in the Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act (HR 5534) was included in legislation (HR 2477) approved by the House of Representatives this week.The Senate will also need to act. We thank Congressman Higgins for working so hard to get this important legislation passed, said Dr. Liise Kayler, Program Director, Regional Transplantation and Kidney Care Center of Excellence at ECMC. This bill guarantees kidney transplant recipients access to medication, which is vital to keeping their new organs healthy. Morlock added,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://katko.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-unanimously-passes-katko-authored-bill-honor-life-fayetteville | House Unanimously Passes Katko-Authored Bill to Honor the Life of Fayetteville WWII Veteran, George H. Bacel | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | John Katko | K000386 | katko.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to designate the Fayetteville Post Office, located at 599 East Genesee Street, the Corporal George H. Bacel Memorial Postal Facility.' Last year, Rep. Katko announced the introduction of this bill alongside Bacel's four children and extended family, as well as representatives for ClearPath for Veterans and Mayor of Fayetteville Mark Olson. The day after the attack on the naval fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor, without pause, George H. Bacel volunteered to serve in World War II with the U.S. Marine Corps, said Rep. Katko. When he returned home to Central New York, he opened his own small business, supported fellow veterans by establishing the American Legion in Manlius, and proudly served his community as an employee at the Fayetteville Post Office. In honor of his service to our nation and community, I introduced a bill that would designate the Post Office he worked at as the Corporal George H. Bacel Memorial Postal Facility.' Today, I'm grateful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for unanimously passing this bill which will serve as a lasting memorial of Corporal Bacel's life and legacy. I urge my friends in the Senate to expeditiously pass this measure. The family of George Bacel would like to thank Congressman John Katko for his work to introduce and pass this bill honoring the life and service our late father, said Judy Schuth, Corporal Bacel's oldest daughter. Our father loved his family, our country, and all those who served alongside him. This dedication is a touching tribute to his legacy. Background: Corporal George H. Bacel served as a United States Marine during World War II, and passed away on March 3, 2010 at the age of 89. He was a husband, father, and active and valuable member of the Fayetteville and Manlius community. A graduate of Fayetteville High School, he enlisted with the Marine Corps in 1941, on the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and served in the Pacific Theat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/congress-bans-anonymous-shell-companies-after-long-campaign-by-anti | Congress bans anonymous shell companies after long campaign by anti-corruption groups | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | A groundbreaking measure to ban anonymous shell companies in the United States cleared Congress on Friday as the Senate joined the House in passing a defense-spending bill with a veto-proof margin. The Corporate Transparency Act, which was tacked onto thedefense bill, would require corporations and limited liability companies established in the United States to disclose their real owners to the Treasury Department,making it harderfor criminals to anonymously launder money or evade taxes. The rule applies to future and existing entities alike. The measurepassed the Senatewith an 84-to-13 vote as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, whichcleared the Houseearlier this week. Trumppledged to vetothe defense bill one of few laws that passes every year because it doesn't include hisdemand to repealliability protections for social media companies. Trump also opposes a clause that orders military bases named for Confederate leaders to be renamed. The anonymous-shell-company ban was years in the making, as supporters slowly built a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, law-enforcement officials and even business groups that originally opposed the idea, such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. We are on the verge of celebrating the most significant anti-money-laundering victory in a generation due in large part to the widespread and growing support for reform, said Clark Gascoigne, senior policy adviser at theFACT Coalition, an alliance of anti-corruption groups that helped push for the legislation. Nearly 2 million corporations and limited liability companies are registered each year in the United States, at the state level. Few states today require companies to disclose their true owners, with Delaware and a few others turning the registration of anonymous companiesinto big business. That's one reason the U.K.-based Tax Justice Networkhas namedthe United States the globe's second most financially secretive jurisdiction, behi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/ending-the-shell-game-maloney-sees-housing-break-for-new-yorkers-in-her | Ending the shell game: Maloney sees housing break for New Yorkers in her shell company ban | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney with George Venizelos, Assistant Director of the New York Division of the FBI on Dec. 11. Photo by Mark Hallum Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney is pitching a bill on Capitol Hill that will put an end to shell companies across the United States, and possibly alleviate some of the issues facing everyday New Yorkers in an inflated housing market. The main objective of the bill, however, is national security exemplified in the history of 650 Fifth Ave., once owned by the Iranian government and used to launder money for the benefit of terrorism groups. It's not owned by the government of Iran anymore. It's owned by a private U.S. company, but for many years, Iran was able to circumvent U.S. sanctions and launder their money, right here, in the US financial system, Maloney said. Now, people ask how did they do this? They used two anonymous shell companies, both formed here in the United States that hid their ownership. Fortunately the era of anonymous shell companies is almost about to end. The solution, according to Maloney, is as direct as requiring all companies to disclose their beneficial owners to the U.S. Treasury Department at the time when an LLC is established. Included in National defense Authorization Act of 2021, Maloney said existing companies will be required by law to identify their owners as well. If you drive through Midtown Manhattan at night, you'll see entire buildings that don't have any lights on. That's because no one lives there, Maloney said. They're really bank accounts and they're purchased to hide money and when kleptocrats can no longer hoard their money in real estate in New York, that limits the availability of housing. So my bill will also drive down the cost of housing in New York. This is not the first time Maloney has attempted to curb the use of shell companies. In 2009, similar legislation was introduced under the name Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act. Some variation of the bill has been introduced in the chamber of every sub… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/newsletters/weekly-update-census-subpoena-trumps-unstable-transition-booster-seat | Weekly Update: Census Subpoena, Trump's Unstable Transition, Booster Seat Safety | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | Subpoena for Census Documents Yesterday, I issued a subpoena to Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross for the full unredacted set of internal Census documents requested by the Oversight Committee last month relating to data errors and delays with the 2020 Census. Secretary Ross's approach to Congress' oversight responsibilities has been abominable. He has repeatedly withheld documents from the Commerce Department's oversight committee, Congress, the independent Government Accountability Office and, according to Census Bureau officials, the federal Judiciary. He has repeatedly failed to inform the Committee on a timely basis of grave problems with the Census, forcing us time and time again to read about them in the press rather than from the agency he leads. A complete and accurate census is critical for the health and well-being of hundreds of thousands of American families in red states and blue states alike. They don't want political machinations to jeopardize their fair representation in Congress and their share of $1.5 trillion in federal funds over the next decade for programs that provide healthcare, education, job training, transportation, and many other services. You can read my letter to Secretary Ross here. Oversight Hearing: FERC's Failure to Protect Landowners Watch Chairwoman Maloney's opening statement here. On Wednesday, the Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a hearing examining the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) failure to protect the rights of landowners. There is a growing consensus among landowners, advocates, courts, and even some FERC Commissioners that FERC's process is not fair to landowners. In 2017, the Center for Public Integrity and State Impact Pennsylvania undertook a comprehensive investigation into FERC. The investigation involved more than 100 interviews and reviews of FERC records for almost 500 pipelines. They found that at every turn, the agency's pr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/maloney-cracks-down-on-money-laundering-with-corporate-transparency-act | Maloney Cracks Down on Money Laundering with Corporate Transparency Act | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Carolyn Maloney | M000087 | maloney.house.gov | legacy | NEW YORK, NY - Today, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), author of the Corporate Transparency Act, joined withGeorge Venizelos, Retired Assistant Director, NY Division of FBIto speak to the importance of the bill to counterterrorism operations and applaud the bill's inclusion in the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2021 at 650 5th Avenue a building that had unknowingly been owned by Iran. The Corporate Transparency Act would require companies to disclose their true, beneficial owners at the time the company is formed to prevent bad actors from using anonymous shell companies to thwart law enforcement and hide their illicit activities. The U.S. is one of the easiest places in the world to set up anonymous shell companies, because no state in the U.S. currently requires companies to disclose their true, beneficial owners, said Congresswoman Maloney. The Corporate Transparency Act will finally crack down on anonymous shell companies, which have become the vehicle of choice for terrorist financing, money laundering, and organized crime. When a terrorist cell wants to move their money, or a criminal syndicate wants to launder money, they usually do it right here in the U.S., with a shell company. So, the same terrorist groups that want to attack the U.S. are also using our own financial system to finance those attacks! This is how kleptocrats and criminals are able to routinely park their money in luxury real estate here in New York just like Iran parked their money 650 5th Avenue. When kleptocrats and criminals pour their money into real estate in New York, that limits the availability of housing, and drives up housing costs for ordinary New Yorkers. So, not only will the Corporate Transparency Act make our country safer, but it will also lower housing costs for New Yorkers. This bill is long overdue and I'm proud to say it is finally on the verge of being signed into law. Background: Congresswoman Maloney first introduced legislation to combat anonymous shell companies in 2009, then named the Incorporation Transpare… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://seanmaloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/maloney-priorities-included-in-defense-bill | Maloney Priorities Included in Defense Bill | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Sean Maloney | M001185 | seanmaloney.house.gov | legacy | Maloney Priorities Included in Defense Bill Washington, D.C. This week, the House of RepresentativespassedtheNational Defense Authorization Act of 2021on a bipartisan vote, which includesRep. Sean Patrick Maloney's (NY-18)provision permanently banning the establishment of new anchorages for oil barges on the lower Hudson River. The annual defense legislation also includes legislation led by Rep. Maloney to make U.S. Military Service Academies more transparent and equitable for cadets, and legislation to ensure the Coast Guard is prepared to respond to the threat of climate change. I'm proud that my bills and amendments were include in this year's bipartisan defense package. In addition to the bills I authored focused on strengthening the Hudson Valley, our Service Academies, and the Coast Guard, this package will give our troops the pay raise they deserve and improve military housing, saidRep. Sean Patrick Maloney. We must keep our country safe and continue our commitment to support America's servicemembers, cadets, military families, and veterans. ICYMI: TheNDAAincludes the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, which includes Rep. Maloney's provision permanently banning the establishment of new anchorages for oil barges on the lower Hudson River, from Yonkers to Kingston. More on that provision can be foundhere. Representative Maloney also authored an amendment aimed at creating more transparency within Military Service Academies in regard to equal opportunity of all cadets. The amendment will require Service Academies to submit a report to the Armed Services Committee of both the House and Senate that shows the number of equal opportunity claims filed at Service Academies during 2019 and 2020, as well as the results of a climate survey of cadets or midshipmen, and an analysis of programs designed to improve the climate of Service Academies. TheNDAAalso includes Rep. Maloney's bill requiring the Coast Guard to assemble a report on the effects of Climate Change on Coast Guard facilities and operations. The bill will r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/clarkson-university-professors-studying-aerodynamics-luge-sleds | Clarkson University professors studying aerodynamics of luge sleds | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 11th, 2020 Watertown Daily Times | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/outgoing-state-sen-little-honored-years-service-floor-congress | Outgoing state Sen. Little honored for years of service on floor of Congress | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 11th, 2020 Watertown Daily Times | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/stefanik-backs-defense-bill-despite-trump-veto-threat | Stefanik backs defense bill despite Trump veto threat | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 11th, 2020 Adirondack Daily Enterprise | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/stefanik-calls-new-york-state-halt-prison-visits-covid-19-continues-spread | Stefanik calls on New York State to halt prison visits as COVID-19 continues to spread | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 11th, 2020 ABC 50 Now | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/stefanik-calls-new-york-stop-prison-visits-due-covid | Stefanik calls for New York to stop prison visits due to COVID | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | 137 Margaret Street, Suite 100 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/stefanik-calls-pause-ny-prison-visitation | Stefanik calls for pause on NY prison visitation | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 11th, 2020 Sun Community News | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/stefanik-says-new-york-should-end-prison-visitations | Stefanik Says New York Should End Prison Visitations | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 11th, 2020 Spectrum News | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/stefanik-signs-brief-backing-effort-overturn-presidential-results | Stefanik signs brief backing effort to overturn presidential results | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 11th, 2020 North Country Public Radio | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/stefanik-signs-support-trump-lawsuit | Stefanik signs on in support of Trump lawsuit | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | 137 Margaret Street, Suite 100 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/stefanik-touts-ndaa-wins-fort-drum-says-she-will-vote-override-trump-s | Stefanik touts NDAA wins for Fort Drum, says she will vote to override Trumps threatened veto | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NY | Elise Stefanik | S001196 | stefanik.house.gov | legacy | December 11th, 2020 Watertown Daily Times | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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