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| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-passing-of-president-jimmy-carter/ | Gillibrand Statement On Passing Of President Jimmy Carter | 2024-12-29 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the death of President Jimmy Carter: “President Jimmy Carter was a devoted public servant, a lifelong activist, and a prolific humanitarian. I am devastated to hear of his passing, but I know that his legacy will live on through the work of the Carter Center and the thousands of people he influenced throughout his life. My thoughts are with his family today. He will be deeply missed.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-adriano-espaillat-applauds-final-passage-his-legislation | Representative Adriano Espaillat Applauds Final Passage of His Legislation Recognizing Harlem's Holcombe Rucker Park as a National Commemorative Site | 2024-12-28 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Adriano Espaillat | E000297 | espaillat.house.gov | espaillat | https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced the final passage of his bill, H.R. 6852, the Holcombe Rucker Park Commemorative Site Act, which was successfully passed in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate and will soon be signed into law. "It has been my esteemed honor to introduce federal legislation recognizing the tremendous impact of the Harlem community, designating the Holcombe Rucker Park as a national commemorative site," said Espaillat. "I am deeply appreciative of each of the community advocates for helping get this bill across the finish line, enshrining Harlem as America's basketball mecca, the legacy of Holcombe Rucker, and empowering New York youth for generations to come. Thank you to my colleagues, Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, for your collaborative efforts to secure Senate passage of the bill. I look forward to this historic piece of legislation for my district to head to the President's desk to be signed into law." “The Holcombe Rucker Family has always appreciated the support and steadfastness of Congressman Adriano Espaillat in sticking with H.R. 6852 and finally bringing the Holcombe Rucker Park to life as a historic landmark. The wait is over thanks to you. Finally, the complete story of Holcombe Rucker's legacy and Holcombe Rucker Park will be properly preserved. We thank you. The impact and respect on the lives of the Harlem community, local, regional, national, international, and global can now shine as a 21st Century Impact beacon of a structured socioeconomic platform pioneered by Holcombe Rucker. Thank you, forever in the hearts of the Holcombe Rucker Family, Congressman Adriano Espaillat. This is a giant achievement by a giant politician. Blessings on you sir,” said Phil Rucker, on behalf of the Rucker family. “The national landmarking of the Holcombe Rucker Park will not only preserve the Central Harlem iconic park's legacy but also ensure that future generations will be able to appreciate its role in shaping the cultural … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-leads-letter-to-president-biden-urging-the-exoneration-of-marcus-garvey/ | CLARKE LEADS LETTER TO PRESIDENT BIDEN URGING THE EXONERATION OF MARCUS GARVEY | 2024-12-23 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 23, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, DC – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) led 20 of her colleagues in a letter to President Biden urging the exoneration of Marcus Mosiah Garvey for a 1923 conviction for the fraudulent use of the mail: “Exactly 101 years ago, Mr. Garvey was convicted of mail fraud in a case that was marred by prosecutorial and governmental misconduct. The evidence paints an abundantly clear narrative that the charges against Mr. Garvey were not only fabricated but also targeted to criminalize, discredit, and silence him as a civil rights leader. In response to this blatant injustice, President Calvin Coolidge commuted Mr. Garvey’s sentence upon eligibility. Efforts to clear Garvey’s name have persisted for decades. In 1987, under Congressman John Conyers’ leadership, the House Judiciary Committee held hearings on Mr. Garvey’s exoneration. In 2004, Congressman Charles Rangel introduced a series of resolutions calling attention to the injustice, followed by Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke’s recent efforts to continue these strides. Despite these efforts, Garvey’s name has not yet been cleared,” wrote the Members. “Exonerating Mr. Garvey would honor his work for the Black community, remove the shadow of an unjust conviction, and further this administration’s promise to advance racial justice. At a time when Black history faces the existential threat of erasure by radical state legislatures, a presidential pardon for Mr. Garvey would correct the historical record and restore the legacy of an American hero. As we approach the conclusion of your administration, this moment provides a chance to leave an indelible mark on history.” The full text of the letter is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-releases-statement-on-president-bidens-decision-to-commute-the-sentences-of-37-individuals-on-death-row/ | CLARKE RELEASES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S DECISION TO COMMUTE THE SENTENCES OF 37 INDIVIDUALS ON DEATH ROW | 2024-12-23 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 23, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e:jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, DC — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), released the following statement regarding President Biden commuting the sentences of 37 individuals on death row: “I am pleased to hear the Biden Administration has continued its diligent work in criminal justice reform by reclassifying the death sentences of 37 individuals to life without the possibility of parole. When President Biden first assumed office, he and his administration imposed a moratorium on federal executions that, for generations, was pursued by advocates and lawmakers. And, through his action today, the president has once again reaffirmed that capital punishment has no place in a just nation,” said Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke. “Throughout my career, I’ve called for an end to the federal government’s participation in this cruel, inhumane form of punishment, as well as its extensive weaponization against Black, brown, and low-income communities. I’ve supported legislation like the Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act of 2023, which would prohibit the use of the death penalty as punishment for any violation of federal law, and have consistently urged our leaders to abolish the practice. “In consideration of the incoming Trump Administration that plans to not only end the moratorium on the federal death penalty, but embrace it as a means of state-sanctioned retribution, I welcome President Biden’s moral decision to commute these 37 death sentences. I ask that he continue to review possible pardons and commutations during his remaining time in office, and that he take any additional steps available to further build a nation that upholds its highest ideals.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/icymi-senator-gillibrand-on-nyts-the-daily-on-leading-the-charge-to-certify-the-equal-rights-amendment-enshrine-equality-in-the-constitution/ | ICYMI: Senator Gillibrand On NYT’s “The Daily” On Leading The Charge To Certify The Equal Rights Amendment, Enshrine Equality In The Constitution | 2024-12-23 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | ICYMI: Senator Gillibrand On NYT’s “The Daily” On Leading The Charge To Certify The Equal Rights Amendment, Enshrine Equality In The Constitution Dec 23, 2024 In case you missed it, Senator Gillibrand was featured on the New York Times podcast “The Daily” about her efforts to persuade President Biden to direct the national archivist to certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which would enshrine equality and reproductive rights in the Constitution. Listen here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-releases-statement-on-vote-to-prevent-government-shutdown/ | CLARKE RELEASES STATEMENT ON VOTE TO PREVENT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 20, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, DC — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Chair-elect of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement: “I am relieved to say we were able to avoid a government shutdown that would have had devastating consequences on Brooklyn communities and countless others across the nation. House Democrats secured $4.2 billion in critically needed disaster relief funding for New York, protected the safety nets of our veterans, seniors, and small business owners who count on federal agency services, and ensured essential workers like our TSA agents are not left without pay during the holiday season. “However, the process that brought us to this point is deeply troubling. Congress cannot serve as an effective legislative body if months of bipartisan negotiations can be undone in an instant by the social media posts of unelected billionaires. House Republicans cannot be relied upon as dependable partners if they abandon their agreements and principles based on the ever-changing whims of their masters. “While today’s crisis of the GOP’s making has been resolved, this debacle must serve as a warning of dysfunction to come in the 119th Congress. Despite whatever chaos lies on the road ahead, Democrats will remain united in our opposition to their schemes and in service to our constituents.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-joe-morelle-house-passed-continuing-resolution | STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ON HOUSE-PASSED CONTINUING RESOLUTION | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Joseph D. Morelle | M001206 | morelle.house.gov | morelle | https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement: “While I am relieved the essential programs and services relied upon by millions of people across the country will not be disrupted by a government shutdown, I am deeply disappointed that Republicans broke their word and are choosing the interests of billionaires like Elon Musk over the interests of seniors, veterans, and working families. The American people deserve—and should demand—better. “In spite of the recklessness my colleagues have displayed, I remain committed to finding a bipartisan solution to fully fund our government and forging a path forward to address the real challenges facing our nation.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4307 | Tonko Votes to Avoid a Musk-Trump Shutdown | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released this statement following the House vote to fund the government hours before a GOP shutdown that would have hurt working Americans and impeded millions this holiday season: “Thanks to Democrats, once again, we have avoided a painful shutdown. Republicans were shamed into finally taking action mere hours before the doors of government were set to close. But it didn’t have to be this way. If Republicans had simply stuck to the negotiated agreement, we could have prevented the fear and uncertainly of millions of workers who spent these days wondering if they were going to be paid at the end of the month. We could have prevented the despair of the communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton who had to wonder if relief would ever come. “Instead, President-elect Trump and House Republicans bent to the will of the richest man in the world rather than stand up for the American people. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-announces-passage-of-key-provisions-of-her-legislation-to-address-epidemic-of-traumatic-brain-injuries-in-service-members-and-veterans/ | Gillibrand Announces Passage Of Key Provisions Of Her Legislation To Address Epidemic Of Traumatic Brain Injuries In Service Members And Veterans | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Senate Armed Services Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, held a video press conference announcing that major provisions of her legislation to protect service members from traumatic brain injuries are included in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA passed the Senate this week. “For years, our service members have been sustaining severe and crippling brain trauma as a result of firing their own weapons, but the Department of Defense has failed to properly investigate or address their injuries,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I’m proud to have fought to get the core of my Blast Overpressure Safety Act included in this year’s NDAA to finally get service members the care they need. These provisions will require the DoD to investigate the prevalence of blast overpressure brain injuries, standardize care across the Department of Defense, and take steps to mitigate service members’ blast exposure. I look forward to seeing President Biden sign it into law.” Gillibrand introduced the Blast Overpressure Safety Act following a disturbing report showing that service members are sustaining crippling traumatic brain injuries as a result of repeated exposure to explosions from their own weapons and explosives – otherwise known as blast overpressure. These brain injuries can cause depression, anxiety, cognitive problems, hallucinations, panic attacks, violent outbursts, suicidal tendencies, psychiatric disorders, dementia, and a variety of other serious health problems. Specifically, the provisions of the Blast Overpressure Safety Act included in the NDAA would: Minimize exposure to blast overpressure by: Requiring the Secretary of Defense to establish limits for blast exposure and overpressure. Requiring modification of existing weapons systems to reduce blast exposure. Requiring performance parameters to minimize exposure to blast overpressure when drafting requirements for new weapons systems and new acquisitions programs. Improve … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-exclusion-of-provision-for-world-trade-center-health-program-funding-in-end-of-year-spending-package/ | Gillibrand Statement On Exclusion Of Provision For World Trade Center Health Program Funding In End-Of-Year Spending Package | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the exclusion of a provision to fund the World Trade Center Health Program in the end-of-year health extenders package: “I am deeply disappointed by the decision to not include the World Trade Center Health Program in the government funding bill. 9/11 responders and survivors are real people, not political chess pieces. Thousands of Americans risked their lives to protect our country in its darkest hour, and it is now our responsibility as members of Congress to be there for them as they continue to battle the horrific health ramifications from that day and the many days after.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-extension-of-buy-america-provisions-for-stainless-steel-flatware-in-annual-defense-bill-boosting-made-in-america-flatware-like-at-sherrill-manufacturing-in-oneida-county | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE EXTENSION OF BUY-AMERICA PROVISIONS FOR STAINLESS STEEL FLATWARE IN ANNUAL DEFENSE BILL, BOOSTING ‘MADE IN AMERICA’ FLATWARE LIKE AT SHERRILL MANUFACTURING IN ONEIDA... | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer And Gillibrand Deliver On Key Legislation Directing The Department of Defense (DoD) To Procure Stainless Steel Flatware and Dinnerware From Domestic Sources, Helping Drive New Growth At American Flatware Producers Such As Oneida County’s Sherrill Manufacturing Senators Say Extension Of ‘SPOONSS Act’ In Annual Defense Bill Will Restore Long-Standing Domestic Sourcing Requirements, Protecting Good-Paying Jobs In The Mohawk Valley Schumer, Gillibrand: The Bipartisan ‘SPOONSS Act’ Will Put A Fork In Unfair Foreign Competition From Countries Like China By Requiring Our Military To Purchase American-Made Dinnerware & Flatware From Companies Like Sherrill! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced they secured a key victory for Upstate New York in the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) that will extend the Support Procurement of our Nation’s Stainless Steel (SPOONSS) Act, reinstating the Berry Amendment’s long-standing Department of Defense domestic sourcing requirement for stainless steel flatware and dinnerware. Following Schumer’s and Gillibrand’s successful efforts to secure this extension in the Senate NDAA, they tirelessly worked to ensure it was included in the final bill which passed the Senate on December 18. Now that it’s been included in the must-pass legislation, SPOONSS is headed to the president’s desk before the year’s end. “Sherrill Manufacturing has produced the very finest, American-made flatware and dinnerware in Oneida County for generations, which is why I’ve long pushed for the United States government to use its buying power to support Sherrill’s world-class workers in the Mohawk Valley. Today, I am proud to say we’ve delivered on a genuine kitchen table issue for Mohawk Valley residents while also sticking a fork in unfair foreign competition from countries like China by requiring our military to purchase utensils and flatware from American manufacturers in this year’s national defense b… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-haiti-caucus-and-congressional-caribbean-caucus-urge-the-biden-administration-and-dhs-to-immediately-halt-all-deportations-to-haiti/ | CLARKE, HAITI CAUCUS, AND CONGRESSIONAL CARIBBEAN CAUCUS URGE THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION AND DHS TO IMMEDIATELY HALT ALL DEPORTATIONS TO HAITI | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 19, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 With an Increase in Gang Violence and the Humanitarian Crisis Worsening in Haiti, Members are Extremely Concerned about Haitian Immigrants Targeted by the Trump Administration Washington, D.C. — House Haiti Caucus and Congressional Caribbean Caucus Co-Chairs, Congresswomen Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), and Stacey E. Plaskett (VI) sent a letter to the Biden Administration and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging the administration to immediately halt all deportations, combat illicit arms trafficking, and deliver humanitarian aid and resources to Haiti. In November, Clarke and the Haiti Caucus renewed calls for the administration to suspend deportations due to increased gang activity and attacks on commercial airlines further destabilizing the island. As the situation continues to deteriorate, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) banned all U.S. flights to Haiti, initially for 30 days, and now extended through March 2025. Most recently, Haitian officials confirmed a gang leader, who controls a portion of a key port in Haiti’s capital, is accused of massacring 100 people within the Cité Soleil neighborhood, and armed men attacked and destroyed a hospital in Port-au-Prince, putting the Haitian people at greater risk and underscoring the need for a comprehensive humanitarian response from the United States. Furthermore, back in March 2024, the State Department issued a “Level 4: Do Not Travel” advisory for Haiti, citing high rates of kidnapping, crime, civil unrest, and limited healthcare. “The people of Haiti and the Haitian diaspora have suffered enough, and we urge you to take any necessary action to protect lives and ensure Haiti has the support it needs. These people are not threats to public safety: they are innocent victims seeking refuge from violence and instability. Deporting them during this crisi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-adriano-espaillat-urges%C2%A0president-biden-commute-40-federal | Representative Adriano Espaillat Urges President Biden to Commute 40 Federal Death Row Inmates | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Adriano Espaillat | E000297 | espaillat.house.gov | espaillat | https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) sent a letter urging President Biden to commute the sentences of the forty individuals currently in federal custody on death row. "More than half of the forty inmates on federal death row are Black or Latino and were afflicted by the systemic issues that continue to plague our country -- including racial bias, inadequate legal resources, and the disproportionate arrest rates and sentencing outcomes for minority communities -- and more historic challenges, such as the lack of forensic technology and practices at the time of the detainee’s sentencing. Several of the inmates on federal death row today were convicted and sentenced decades ago by juries that were exclusively white, despite the wide availability of jurors from Black, Latino, and Asian communities," stated Espaillat in the letter. "Over the past fifty years, both the Black and Latino communities are overrepresented amongst the federal death row population in comparison to their share of the national population... and the death penalty represents the most inhumane, and destructive form of sentencing. "For the reasons outlined above, we emphasize the urgent need to use your constitutional authority to commute the 40 individuals currently on federal death row. Taking this action is essential to uphold our nation’s moral integrity and justice system," the letter concluded. Click here to read this letter in its entirety. # # # Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fourth term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities and serves as Ranking Member of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/musk-and-trumps-direction-house-republicans-deny-crucial-aid-new-york-disaster | At Musk and Trump's Direction, House Republicans Deny Crucial Aid for New York Disaster Victims, 9/11 First Responders, Working Families | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Daniel S. Goldman | G000599 | goldman.house.gov | goldman | https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Unelected Billionaire Oligarch Orders GOP Leadership to Put Nation on Brink of Government Shutdown, Deny Aid to Working Families Budget Deal Would Have Delivered $4.2 Billion in Disaster Relief to New York, Fully Funded World Trade Center Health Program Absent Congressional Action, New York Cannot Refund Stolen SNAP Benefits Using Federal Funds Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today condemned House Republican’s rejection of a bipartisan budget bill that would have delivered $4.2 billion in disaster relief to New York State, ensured health care access for 9/11 first responders and survivors through the World Trade Center Health Program until 2040, extended New York State’s ability to refund victims of SNAP fraud using federal dollars, and prompted new safety standards for the lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes and e-scooters. Republicans’ rejection of key priorities for working families now imperils New Yorkers’ ability to access health care, put food on the table, and recover from natural disasters. “After weeks of negotiations resulted in a bipartisan budget bill that provided vital assistance to New York’s 9/11 first responders, working families, and disaster victims, Donald Trump followed directions from the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, and ordered House Republicans to kill their own bill.” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “No one elected Elon Musk, yet Republicans would rather represent his interests than represent the constituents who elected them. While Donald Trump hides in Mar-a-Lago, Elon Musk is calling the shots on funding the government and Republicans have chosen their billionaire supporters over working New Yorkers.” The end-of-year spending deal – negotiated between Republican and Democratic leaders – would have updated the funding formula for the World Trade Center Health Program and averted a disastrous projected funding shortfall in 2027 which could imperil the 132,000 9/11 survivors and first responders who rely on the program for health care. Congressman Goldman has… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-statement-government-spending-bill | MENG STATEMENT ON GOVERNMENT SPENDING BILL | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), New York’s senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on H.R. 10515. “This week the House came to an agreement on a bipartisan bill to fund the government that supports working families, seniors, veterans, and communities in need of disaster relief. It would have been passed by both parties without triggering fears about a government shutdown. But that good-faith deal was upended by Elon Musk who rejected our hard-fought compromises. This is no way to govern and was disrespectful to Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries. The American people have been calling for Democrats and Republicans in Congress to find meaningful ways to work together and move our country forward. The bill that came to the floor today was negotiated without a single Democrat in the room. It is NOT a clean CR. It leaves kids & families across New York behind by abandoning key healthcare, food security, and public safety provisions. I voted NO on the H.R. 10515 because it completely abandons the bipartisanship my constituents in Queens and so many others across the country have long been clamoring for.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-his-onshore-act-to-increase-fed_to-prepare-upstate-ny-industrial-sites-infrastructure-and-workforce-for-critical-supply-chains--like-semiconductors-and-clean-tech--has-passed-and-soon-will-be-signed-into-law | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES HIS ONSHORE ACT TO INCREASE FED $$ TO PREPARE UPSTATE NY INDUSTRIAL SITES, INFRASTRUCTURE, & WORKFORCE FOR CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAINS – LIKE SEMICONDUCTORS AND CLEAN TECH – HAS PASSED... | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Successfully Got The ONSHORE Act, Which He Pushed For Standing At Industrial Sites Across Upstate NY, Added To EDA Reauthorization, Which Is Now Headed To The President’s Desk The ONSHORE Act Creates New Fed Grant Program For Bringing Back Critical Supply Chains, Like Semiconductors And Clean Technology, By Improving Infrastructure And Workforce Training To Prepare More Industrial Sites For Investment Schumer: We Are Bringing Back Manufacturing From Overseas To Upstate NY, And The ONSHORE Act Will Help Boost Those Efforts After launching his push at industrial sites needing investment across Upstate NY, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced the bipartisan ONSHORE Act, which he successfully got included in the reauthorization of the Economic Development Administration, has just passed Congress and will soon be signed into law. Schumer said this will help provide much-needed federal support with site-readiness for bringing back supply chains, like semiconductors and clean technology, by helping breathe new life into industrial sites and increasing workforce development for communities across Upstate New York looking to maximize the benefits from the Schumer-crafted bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law, as well as from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. “Preparing shovel-ready sites with new infrastructure investment and workforce training is key to bringing manufacturing back to Upstate New York and creating jobs, jobs, jobs. I’m thrilled that the ONSHORE Act has passed and is on its way to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law and to start supercharging manufacturing across America,” said Senator Schumer. “I stood at industrial sites across Upstate New York from Buffalo’s former Bethlehem Steel site to Oswego’s Industrial Park and pushed for this bill because communities need this support to fully tap into the manufacturing boom now happening after legislation I led to passage – like the bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law, the bip… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-northern-border-regional-commission-reauthorization-passes-increasing-funding-and-expanding-north-countrys-and-upstate-nys-fed-grant-program-for-economic-development-infrastructure-healthcare-and-childcare | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION REAUTHORIZATION PASSES; INCREASING FUNDING AND EXPANDING NORTH COUNTRY’S & UPSTATE NY’S FED GRANT PROGRAM FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,... | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | New NBRC Bill Increases Funding & Expands Program That Has Delivered Millions For Econ Dev & Infrastructure Across Upstate NY To Bolster Healthcare And Childcare Access, Invest In Workforce, New Businesses And More; Also Makes Wyoming And Schoharie County Eligible For Inclusion Legislation Ensures NBRC Will Be Reauthorized For The Next 5 Years So North Country & Upstate NY Can Continue To Tap This Vital Program Schumer, Gillibrand: NBRC Will Continue To Deliver For North Country & Upstate NY For Years To Come! After years of advocacy, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced they have successfully reauthorized the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) for another 5 years, increasing funding and expanding the critical grant program that has delivered tens of millions of dollars for the North Country and Upstate NY. The legislation is now headed to the president’s desk where it will be signed into law. “The Northern Border Regional Commission has played a unique and pivotal role in spurring economic development, upgrading infrastructure, improving quality of life and creating jobs in communities across Upstate New York. After months of work, I’m proud that my bill reauthorizing the NBRC with increased funding is included in the bipartisan package that just passed the Senate and is headed to the president’s desk to be signed into law,” said Senator Schumer. “This bill will continue support for communities across Upstate NY to tap into millions in federal funding for addressing childcare and healthcare needs, boosting infrastructure projects, supporting workforce training, helping to launch and retain businesses, and more. I look forward to seeing this legislation signed into law so we can deliver much-needed resources for Upstate NY.” “The Northern Border Regional Commission has a proven track record of supporting projects that create jobs, develop our workforce, modernize our infrastructure, and catalyze economic growth across Upstate New York. I’m thri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-secure-53-million-in-national-defense-bill-to-build-a-new-fire-station-for-the-watervliet-arsenal-firefighters | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND SECURE $53 MILLION IN NATIONAL DEFENSE BILL TO BUILD A NEW FIRE STATION FOR THE WATERVLIET ARSENAL FIREFIGHTERS | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Watervliet Arsenal Firefighters Keep Troops Safe And Respond To Hundreds Of Calls A Year Helping Surrounding Communities, But Current Aging Fire Station Has Long Needed Upgrades To Meet Mission Requirements & Keep Firefighters Prepared For Emergencies Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ For New Fire Station Is Critical To Ensure Safety At Watervliet Arsenal And Cap Region U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced they have secured a whopping $53 million to help build a new fire station for the Watervliet Arsenal firefighters in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The senators explained that the current fire station does not meet Army standards and is needed to continue providing lifesaving emergency services for both the Watervliet Arsenal and surrounding Capital Region communities. “Our Watervliet Arsenal firefighters risk their lives to keep both our troops and the surrounding Capital Region communities safe, and we need to make sure they have the resources and modern facilities to respond to emergencies. But their current aging fire station does not have enough space and has long needed upgrades to ensure they can continue their lifesaving services. That’s why I’m proud to come with good news just in time for Christmas: I just secured $53 million for a new fire station for the Watervliet Arsenal firefighters in the national defense bill,” said Senator Schumer. “Built during the War of 1812, the Watervliet Arsenal is the oldest continuously active Arsenal in the US and has been a pillar of America’s defense industrial base for more than 200 years, serving as the Department of Defense’s sole source for cannon tube production and providing much of the artillery to support our warfighters and foreign partners. But its fire station is woefully out-of-date putting people, assets, and our national security at risk. I’ll keep fighting to make sure this funding is included in the final funding bill so we can build a safer future for Watervliet Arsenal and t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-secures-increase-in-fed-assistance-for-lake-champlain-basin-program-in-just-passed-water-resource-development-act | SCHUMER SECURES INCREASE IN FED ASSISTANCE FOR LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM IN JUST-PASSED WATER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ACT | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Lake Champlain Basin Program, Which Helps Protect Watershed & Wildlife Across Region, Will Now Have Feds Cover 90% Cost Of Projects, Up From 65% Thanks To Schumer’s Efforts – WRDA Now Headed To President’s Desk To Be Signed Into Law A Win-Win-Win Says Schumer: Increasing Fed Funding, Saving Local Conservation Groups $$ And Protecting Lake Champlain U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced he secured a provision in the just-passed bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) to increase the federal funding share in the Lake Champlain Basin Program. Schumer said this program provides vital federal assistance to projects dedicated to conservation in the Lake Champlain Region, and now thanks to this provision the feds will cover 90% of the cost, helping make the program more accessible to local partners and saving the funding of local conservation groups in Upstate NY. “Lake Champlain is one of the crown jewels of Upstate NY, and the Lake Champlain Basin Program is how we protect the natural beauty of Lake Champlain’s waters and wildlife that is essential to the region’s tourism economy. That is why I am proud to announce I have just secured a provision to increase the federal cost share of projects in this program to 90%. This is a win-win-win increasing federal funding, saving local conservation groups money, and protecting Lake Champlain,” said Senator Schumer. “More federal funding will be flowing supporting tourism and jobs on all sides of the lake’s expansive shores. I’ll keep fighting to ensure Lake Champlain remains an economic anchor for the Adirondack region’s outdoor-recreation economy and continues to inspire generations to come.” The Lake Champlain Basin Program supports New York and Vermont’s efforts to improve Lake Champlain’s water quality, support wildlife habitat, and enhance the environment. Previously eligible projects needed to be funded at least 35% from non-federal funding, but thanks to this Schumer-supported provision that is lowered to 10% which makes more proj… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/rep-clarke-addresses-the-increase-in-mail-theft-within-the-district/ | REP. CLARKE ADDRESSES THE INCREASE IN MAIL THEFT WITHIN THE DISTRICT | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e:jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Brooklyn, NY—This week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) met with representatives from the United States Postal Service (USPS) to address the disturbing increase in mail, check, identity theft cases, and drop boxes being removed within New York’s Congressional 9th District. In November, Rep. Clarke sent a letter to the Brooklyn Postmaster General raising concerns over the increase in constituent complaints to her District office. “The USPS indicated the spike in mail theft increased during the pandemic as stimulus checks were being distributed. In the past four years, my district office has recorded over 140 mail and check theft cases from October 2020-24 – causing significant financial hardships for my constituents. Identity theft and fraud have become major concerns, as stolen checks and personal information are exploited, complicating economic recovery and decreasing a sense of security for victims,” said Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke. “The surge in theft has disrupted the daily lives of my constituents and eroded the community’s trust and confidence in mail services throughout the district. I want to commend the USPS for its response, and for highlighting plans for 2025 to implement electronic mailboxes in high-crime areas to reduce theft. I also commend its efforts to seek a partnership with the American Banker Association that would provide resources and strategies to inform the public and businesses on how to prevent, protect, and report mail-related crimes. In addition, the USPS will work with the New York Police Department (NYPD) to enhance local crime prevention efforts. “However, I’m still concerned about the lack of immediate security efforts within our community and the financial toll that these crimes are causing my constituents. My staff and I are committed to working closely with the USPS to monitor mail theft by conducting monthly check-ins with personnel and updating the district… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/livestream-today-representative-adriano-espaillat-hosts-artificial | Livestream Today: Representative Adriano Espaillat Hosts Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roundtable on Housing and Financial Services | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Adriano Espaillat | E000297 | espaillat.house.gov | espaillat | https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Today at 3:00 p.m. EST, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman-elect Adriano Espaillat will host a roundtable addressing the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Housing and Financial Services policies. Watch Livestream here. Today's roundtable will explore how AI innovations intersect with key stakeholder concerns and challenges in financial services, with an emphasis on fostering equity and opportunity for Latino communities. This roundtable marks the latest installment of Espaillat's continued AI series bringing together diverse voices to address challenges and opportunities in AI-driven advancements in housing affordability, financial inclusion, and sustainable community development. The first AI roundtable, led by Espaillat, brought together key leaders to discuss the critical impact of AI technology, including AI biases and discrimination, as well as benefits such as use of the technology to prevent fraud, remove language access barriers, increase workforce outflow and engagement, and AI deployment across small business, agriculture, and education sectors. “AI has the potential to revolutionize our society, but it must be developed and implemented responsibly," stated Espaillat. "Our discussions set the foundation for an inclusive AI future that addresses the unique needs of Latino communities while emphasizing U.S. AI competitiveness, AI science, workforce issues, and managing national AI policies initiatives." WHO: Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Gerard Holder, Council of Large Public Housing Authorities Ayrianne Parks, Senior Director, Enterprise Community Partners AJ Bhadelia, Head of North America, Public Policy and Government Affairs Cohere Robert Suarez & Musadiq Hassanali, Bethpage FCU (America's Credit Unions) Noelle Porter, Director of Government Affairs, National Housing Law Project Maureen Yap, Senior Counsel, National Fair Housing Alliance Bill Hulse, Senior Vice President, Center for Capital Markets, U.S. Cham… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4304 | Tonko Announces Sweeping Offshore Wind Legislation | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) today introduced the Offshore Energy Modernization Act, legislation that provides a comprehensive blueprint to ensure the long-term viability and success of U.S. offshore wind development. In 2021, President Biden announced the nation’s goal to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030. Tonko’s legislation implements critical measures and reforms to help responsibly develop offshore wind and enable the industry to meet those goals. “Offshore wind investments don’t just benefit coastal regions, but provide significant benefits to communities across the nation — including New York’s Capital Region — in the form of good paying jobs, increased manufacturing, and development of critical components,” Congressman Tonko said. “While we’ve taken key steps to drive investment in wind, our work is far from over. In order to meet our national goals and take full advantage of the economic boon offshore wind presents, we need strong federal action from Congress — and my Offshore Energy Modernization Act is the solution. I hope my colleagues join me in supporting this legislation to ensure we unlock the full potential of American offshore wind energy production and deployment.” The Offshore Energy Modernization Act: · Reforms the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to better reflect the realities of offshore wind development and provide long-term certainty for this emerging industry. · Facilitates timely and efficient permitting of offshore renewable energy projects by providing funding for early, robust community engagement, including Tribal consultation. · Ensures that offshore renewable energy projects support good-paying, union jobs and a reliable, domestic supply chain. · Invests in marine and coastal habitat protection and compensates fishing interests that have been impacted by offshore wind development. · Establishes the Offshore Power Administration to provide Federal assistance to advance shared offshore transmission infrastructure. · Creates new D… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/senators-gillibrand-and-blackburn-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-remove-the-tax-penalty-on-settlements-awards-and-judgments-paid-to-survivors-of-sexual-assault-and-sexual-harassment/ | Senators Gillibrand And Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Remove The Tax Penalty On Settlements, Awards, And Judgments Paid To Survivors Of Sexual Assault And Sexual Harassment | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Marsha Blackburn introduced the Tax Fairness for Survivors Act, a bipartisan and bicameral bill that would remove the federal tax penalty on settlements, awards, and judgments paid to survivors of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Current law exempts payments for damages due to physical and emotional injuries from physical injury cases from taxation. However, payments from sexual harassment and sexual assault lawsuits are taxed as income unless the survivor can prove that they received physical injuries, such as broken bones or bruises, during the incident. This can cause uncertainty in some cases regarding whether settlements from sexual assault or sexual harassment cases are taxed or not, causing additional anxiety for survivors. “It is unacceptable to force survivors of sexual assault and harassment to pay taxes on the compensation they rightfully deserve,” said Senator Gillibrand. “The Tax Fairness for Survivors Act is commonsense legislation that will eliminate this tax burden, allowing survivors to focus on healing in the wake of their trauma. I am proud to introduce this legislation, and I will continue fighting to ensure that survivors of sexual assault and harassment are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.” “Survivors of sexual assault and sexual harassment should not be forced to pay taxes on compensation they receive as a result of the crime,” said Senator Blackburn. “The Tax Fairness for Survivors Act would ensure these courageous survivors do not have to bear the cost of unjust financial penalties.” Gillibrand and Blackburn’s introduction of the Tax Fairness for Survivors Act follows the introduction of the same legislation in the House of Representatives by Reps. Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24) in August. The bill is endorsed by the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence and Lift Our Voices. “Survivors of sexual harassment and assault deserve fair treatment under the law,” said Representative Frankel. “It is unaccepta… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-wool-trust-fund-vital-to-keep-hundreds-of-rochester-union-workers-jobs-safe-at-rochester-tailored-clothing-factory-extended-for-additional-year-in-end-of-year-budget-bill | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES WOOL TRUST FUND, VITAL TO KEEP HUNDREDS OF ROCHESTER UNION WORKERS JOBS SAFE AT ROCHESTER TAILORED CLOTHING FACTORY, EXTENDED FOR ADDITIONAL YEAR IN END-OF-YEAR BUDGET BILL | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Wool Trust Fund Payments Are Critical For American Textile Factories To Stay Competitive, Like At The Formerly-Known Hickey Freeman Factory, By Providing Crucial Tariff Relief After Tom James Co. Took Over Rochester Factory Senator Vowed To Save Program That Is Vital To Their Business And Now Secured One-Year Extension Of Wool Trust Fund In End-Of-Year Budget Bill Schumer: Wool Trust Fund Will Help Protect Hundreds Of Jobs At Rochester’s Iconic 113-Year-Old Factory U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced he has successfully protected the Wool Trust Fund securing a one-year extension, which Rochester’s iconic 113-year old Rochester Tailored Clothing’ factory, formerly known as Hickey Freeman, relies on for crucial tariff relief. The provisions has been included in the end of year spending bill which will be voted on later this week. The tariff relief is essential for the factory to keep its manufacturing operations and 207 workers, including 181 union employees, in Rochester by keeping its costs commensurate with overseas competitors that are not subject to these tariffs. “The Wool Trust Fund is vital to creating a level playing field for this 113-year old Rochester institution and its signature ‘Made in the USA’ world-class clothing. I’m proud to announce I just secured a one-year extension of this fund in this year’s end-of-year legislation to support the factory’s world-class over 200 majority-union workforce making some of the best suits in the country,” said Senator Schumer. “This is a major victory for the Rochester Tailored Clothing factory, its wonderful workers, and the Rochester community. With another year of the Wool Trust Fund, this factory can continue to compete with foreign competitors, to keep their manufacturing and hundreds of jobs in Rochester.” Schumer added, “When I visited this Rochester facility a few years ago and walked the floor alongside the factory’s hardworking employees, many of whom have worked there for decades, I committed to making sure their future wa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-20-million-for-capital-region-to-boost-community-preparedness-and-resiliency-for-disasters-and-extreme-weather | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $20 MILLION FOR CAPITAL REGION TO BOOST COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCY FOR DISASTERS & EXTREME WEATHER | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Funding From Inflation Reduction Act Schumer Championed As Majority Leader Will Help Bolster Extreme Weather And Climate Resiliency Hubs In Albany’s Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods Trinity Alliance Of The Capital Region And Other Local Environmental Justice Groups Will Also Work Together To Strengthen Local Workforce Training And Other Projects To Help Families Lower Energy Costs & Fight Climate Change Locally Schumer, Gillibrand: Our Inflation Reduction Act Is Delivering To Help Keep Albany Safe During Emergencies And Reduce Energy Costs! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $20 million via the Inflation Reduction Act for the ALL(bany) Together - Climate and Health Resilience Equity Project spearheaded by Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region to support emergency response and extreme weather hubs to keep Albany neighborhoods safe. The senators said the project will also support local workforce training energy efficiency upgrades, and energy-related trades to help families lower costs and other environmental justice projects to fight climate change locally. “I championed the Inflation Reduction Act, the single largest investment in environmental and climate justice in history, because we need to invest in communities like Albany to give them both the resources and the skills to combat climate change locally–not to mention new tools to hold down energy costs. I am proud to deliver this major up to $20 million federal investment to make Albany neighborhoods more resilient and prepared in emergencies like snowstorms, flooding, heatwaves, and give people the hands on training they need to enter clean energy careers,” said Senator Schumer. “This is a win-win: making Albany stronger in the face of emergencies and boosting workforce training for good paying clean energy jobs. This will help build a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future for the Capital Region.” “All New Yorkers should have access to life-saving resources during emergencies,” said Senator G… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-permanent-fed-funding-fix-for-world-trade-center-health-program-to-resolve-funding-shortfall-which-supports-9/11-heroes-with-ongoing-health-issues-in-end-of-year-budget | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE PERMANENT FED FUNDING FIX FOR WORLD TRADE CENTER HEALTH PROGRAM TO RESOLVE FUNDING SHORTFALL WHICH SUPPORTS 9/11 HEROES WITH ONGOING HEALTH ISSUES IN END OF YEAR BUDGET | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer And Gillibrand Have Long Fought For Continued Funds To Support First Responders And Others With Long-Term Health Issues Stemming From 9/11 Terror Attack Senators Explain They Secured Funding In Upcoming Budget Bill That Congress Will Vote On This Week Schumer, Gillibrand: This Funding Fix Ensures 9/11 Heroes Never Have To Worry About Getting The Health Care They Need U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced he has secured permanent federal funding to support 9/11 first responders and survivors as part of the end-of-year federal budget bill. The senators explained that even 23 years after the attack many New Yorkers are still being diagnosed with 9/11-related health problems. The program was likely to start running at a deficit in a few years unless more funds were added due to more people who have developed health issues related to the 2001 attack in New York and new responders and survivors who continue to become sick from 9/11-related conditions. “We have seen the emotional toll the healthcare funding crisis has taken on our 9/11 heroes. I’m proud to share I’ve secured billions in federal funding to keep this program funded permanently so 9/11 first responders and survivors can continue receiving the care they deserve,” said Senator Schumer. “From the moment of the attack, brave first responders and everyday folks made a sacrifice on that day – and in the months that followed – that honored their country. I always said that I would not rest until the victims of 9/11 knew that whenever they needed care, that care would be there for them. Now, with the permanent funding of the World Trade Center Health Program, I’m thrilled to say we are eliminating funding cliffs for this program once and for all to ensure survivors will always receive the care they need.” "I'm thrilled that the end-of-year health extenders package includes a provision regarding funding for the World Trade Center Health Program that will help prevent a funding shortfall for years t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-kennedy_with-push-buffalo--announce-20-million-to-boost-community-preparedness-and-resiliency-for-disasters-and-extreme-weather | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, KENNEDY – WITH PUSH BUFFALO – ANNOUNCE $20 MILLION TO BOOST COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCY FOR DISASTERS AND EXTREME WEATHER | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Funding From Inflation Reduction Act Schumer Championed As Majority Leader Will Help Create Mobilization Hubs For Neighborhoods To Be Prepared For Emergencies With Equipment Like Backup Generators, Snow Removal Equipment, Portable Solar Kits, Batteries, Walkie-Talkies, And More PUSH Buffalo, CoNECT, And Other Local Environmental Justice Groups Will Also Work Together To Strengthen Local Workforce Training In Solar Install & Energy Efficiency Upgrades To Fight Climate Change Locally & Help Families Lower Energy Costs Schumer, Gillibrand, Kennedy: Our Inflation Reduction Act Is Delivering To Help Keep Buffalonians Safe During Emergencies And Reduce Energy Costs! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Congressman Tim Kennedy along with PUSH Buffalo and a coalition of other Western NY environmental justice groups announced $20 million via the Inflation Reduction Act for Erie County’s Buffalo Neighborhood Mobilization Hubs Plan, which will support emergency response and extreme weather hubs and bring emergency preparedness resources to neighborhoods across Buffalo. The lawmakers said the project will also support local workforce training initiatives for solar installation, energy efficiency upgrades, and other energy-related trades to help families lower costs and fight climate change locally. “I’m championed the Inflation Reduction Act, the single largest investment in environmental and climate justice in history, because we need to invest in communities like Buffalo to give them both the resources and the skills to combat climate change locally – not to mention new tools to hold down energy costs. I am proud to deliver this major up to $20 million federal investment to make neighborhoods across Buffalo more resilient, keep people prepared in emergencies like snowstorms, flooding and heatwaves, and give people the tools to enter clean-energy careers,” said Senator Schumer. “This is a win-win: making Buffalo neighborhoods stronger in the face of emergencies and boosti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/rep-clarke-hosts-press-conference-to-urge-the-administration-to-protect-black-immigrant-community-during-the-lame-duck-session/ | REP. CLARKE HOSTS PRESS CONFERENCE TO URGE THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT BLACK IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY DURING THE LAME DUCK SESSION | 2024-12-17 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 17, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), colleagues, and advocacy groups held a press conference at the Capitol calling for the Biden Administration to protect Black immigrant communities during the lame duck session, with concern about how President-elect Trump’s proposed immigration policies will impact Black communities and families of mixed status. The press conference comes on the heels of Rep. Clarke and colleaguesletter to the administration urging President Biden to exercise his existing legal authorities and take the following executive actions: extend and redesignate Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for currently designated countries, clear the TPS processing backlog, finalize a rule to provide auto-extensions for work permits, take immediate steps to prioritize the processing of work permits across all categories, and designate special student relief (SSR) to Nigerian F-1 students studying in the United States. “During President-elect Trump’s previous term, we saw the Trump Administration enact detrimental policies, such as expanding migrant detention programs and building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico Border. Further in 2019, we witnessed Immigration and Customs Enforcement detain migrants at record-high levels with Black detainees facing abuse at disproportionate rates,” the lawmakers wrote. With his pledge to conduct the largest mass deportation in history and enlist the military to carry out this plan, we are extremely concerned that people of African descent will be targeted at higher rates. These actions are imperative to protect innocent people and families from further disruptions to their lives.” Advocacy groups joined the lawmakers to show support and solidarity for this effort: Nils Kinuani, African Communities Together (ACT), Ronald Claude, Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI), Gbenga Ogunjimi, Nigerian Center, and Daniel Tse, Haitian Bridge Alliance (… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/rep-clarke-releases-statement-on-the-bipartisan-house-task-force-on-artificial-intelligence-report/ | REP. CLARKE RELEASES STATEMENT ON THE BIPARTISAN HOUSE TASK FORCE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REPORT | 2024-12-17 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 17, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, DC — Today, the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence delivered its 253-page end-of-year report and main findings to Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The report outlines pathways forward and progressive proposals for advancing the country’s capacity for AI innovation. “As one of the first members of Congress to call out the potential harms of artificial intelligence, I’ve worked diligently to sound the alarm and introduced legislation on deepfakes and algorithmic bias. I’m pleased with the report’s findings – as a bipartisan effort and product that wasn’t geared to detail specific legislative recommendations, as a member of the bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence,” said Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke. “It’s imperative that Congress establishes a clear standard for identifying deepfakes and provides prosecutors, regulators, and especially victims with the necessary tools to combat fake or manipulated content. Americans do not forfeit their civil liberties when they go online. But when corporations with vast resources continue to allow their AI systems to carry biases against vulnerable groups, the reality is that countless have and will continue to face prejudice in digital spaces. “It’s reassuring to know that civil rights and civil liberties were included and acknowledged. However, it is not a complete summation of my priorities and goals for AI legislation. This is a step forward to working across the aisle to ensure our AI resiliency, and a good foundation to build on heading into the 119th Congress.” Read the full report and key findings here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/press-conference-representative-adriano-espaillat-delivers-4-million-dollars | Press Conference: Representative Adriano Espaillat Delivers $4 Million Dollars in Federal Funding to CCNY | 2024-12-17 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Adriano Espaillat | E000297 | espaillat.house.gov | espaillat | https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC -- This Friday, December 20th at 9:00 a.m. (EST), Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will hold a press conference touting $4 million in federal funding secured through the Appropriations Fiscal Year 2024 process benefiting the City College of New York (CCNY) to transform the Historic Alumni House into a skills-based workforce development community center as part of the Charles B. Rangel Infrastructure Workforce Initiative. Espaillat will be joined by CCNY President, Dr. Vincent Boudreau, and others during the check presentation. WHO:Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) CCNY President Dr. Vincent Boudreau Dee Dee Mozeleski, Senior Vice President of the Office of Institutional Advancement, Communications and External Relations at CCNY Local Elected Officials WHAT: Check Presentation of $4 Million to CCNY WHEN: Friday, December 20, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. EST WHERE: The City College of New York Shepard Hall, Room 350, 3rd floor 160 Convent Avenue New York, NY 10031 | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-calls-social-security-administration-take-action | CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CALLS ON SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE ACTION TO PREVENT SCAMS AGAINST SENIORS | 2024-12-17 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Joseph D. Morelle | M001206 | morelle.house.gov | morelle | https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle wrote a letter to Social Security Administration (SSA) Acting Commissioner Carolyn Colvin regarding potential risks to seniors within the SSA’s current email practices. Specifically, Morelle criticized the use of a “no-reply” email address and embedded links within official email communications. “The use of embedded links sent from the ‘no-reply’ email creates an opportunity for bad actors to take advantage of unsuspecting recipients,” wrote Congressman Joe Morelle in his letter. “Malicious actors can easily mimic this format and trick users into releasing personal and private information for their criminal gain; this risk is especially acute among recipients who may not have the tools or knowledge to determine whether the message is authentic or not. This increases the likelihood that already vulnerable populations fall victim to phishing schemes.” Morelle expressed his continued concern over these practices in his letter, which builds on his existing work to keep seniors—and all Americans—safe from bad actors online. Recently, Congressman Morelle partnered with Lifespan of Greater Rochester to provide older members of our community with the tools and knowledge needed to make safe, informed decisions during the holiday season. To hear Congressman Morelle’s tips-and-tricks to combat scams and keep you and your family safe online, watch his video here. To read the full text of Congressman Morelle’s letter to the Social Security Administration, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4301 | Tonko Asserts Need to Pass His SAFE Bet Act Ahead of Senate Judiciary Hearing | 2024-12-17 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) today shared a statement ahead of a hearing in the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary examining legalized sports gambling in the U.S. and highlighting his trailblazing legislation that, for the first time, provides nationwide consumer protections for the mobile sports gambling industry, called the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet (SAFE Bet) Act: “When the Supreme Court legalized mobile sports gambling in 2018, sportsbooks spared no time and no expense cozying up to state legislatures, lobbying leagues, and pumping out advertising to grow a new audience and new generation of consumers. What they know, yet what they have continuously denied and lied to the public about is the tremendous, lasting damage that this barrage of gambling opportunities has inflicting on individuals. “People have lost their jobs, homes, marriages, communities and, tragically, their lives to the disease of gambling addiction. But, sportsbooks have done precious little to curb this growing public health crisis, instead placing the burden of blame on the consumer, while lining their own pockets at the expense of millions who are struggling with this addiction. “Just as Congress came together to fight Big Tobacco decades ago, we must come together now to protect people and their families from the suffering related to problem gambling. My SAFE Bet Act is the answer. Much like the historic Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act that helped open our eyes to the harms of smoking, my legislation does not place an outright ban on online gambling, but instead holds this predatory industry to a higher standard in order to protect public health. “I hope that — as they learn more about this issue and its growing threat to our communities — my colleagues join me in advancing this legislation as soon as possible to give sports back to the American people.” Tonko introduced the SAFE Bet Act alongside U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) in September of 2024. The landmark bil… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-in-response-to-national-archivists-refusal-to-certify-the-equal-rights-amendment/ | Gillibrand Statement In Response To National Archivist’s Refusal To Certify The Equal Rights Amendment | 2024-12-17 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement following the archivist’s refusal to certify the Equal Rights Amendment: “The archivist is correct that she has a responsibility to uphold the law. Unfortunately, by refusing to certify the ERA, she is wrongfully inserting herself into a clear constitutional process, despite the fact that her role is purely ministerial. The archivist’s arguments on the ratification process for the Equal Rights Amendment are deeply flawed in multiple ways. First, the 2022 Office of Legal Counsel memo did not affirm that a deadline was valid and enforceable; rather, it said that the deadline remained an open legal question. Furthermore, it should be obvious that the Trump administration’s 2020 OLC memo was a political document, given its departure from prior OLC opinions and its problematic reliance on superseded and invalid precedent. Clearly, it was issued as an attempt to kill the ERA after it had met the necessary requirements for certification. Finally, the simple truth is that OLC memos are advisory in nature and can easily be disregarded by the current administration. Second, the statement mischaracterizes the district and circuit court decisions, which did not affirm that the ratification deadlines set by Congress were valid. In reality, the district court found that the parties lacked standing, and the circuit court found that the standard for injunctive relief was not met. Third, there is no shortage of precedent demonstrating that so-called deadlines in the preamble of legislation—not in the text itself—are inoperative. In fact, the Constitution does not grant Congress the power to set ratification deadlines for amendments at all, nor does it include any timeliness requirement of its own. A previous archivist certified and published an amendment written more than two hundred years before its ratification. Our argument has strong support from legal experts, twenty-three attorneys general, and the American Bar Association. I continue to urge Pres… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-inclusion-of-provision-for-world-trade-center-health-program-funding-in-end-of-year-spending-package/ | Gillibrand Statement On Inclusion Of Provision For World Trade Center Health Program Funding In End-Of-Year Spending Package | 2024-12-17 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the inclusion of a provision to fund the World Trade Center Health Program in the end-of-year health extenders package: “I’m thrilled that the end-of-year health extenders package includes a provision regarding funding for the World Trade Center Health Program that will help prevent a funding shortfall for years to come. This change solves our current projected funding deficit that would have forced cuts to program services in as little as 3 years and harmed 9/11 responders and survivors. This new formula, which will begin in 2026, provides substantially more funding and peace of mind for responders and survivors currently participating in the vital services the World Trade Center Health Program provides.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gets-greenlight-for-utica-following-his-push-senator-secures-18-million-to-fix-uticas-infamously-outdated-traffic-signals-and-make-safety-upgrades-along-genesee-street | SCHUMER GETS GREENLIGHT FOR UTICA! FOLLOWING HIS PUSH, SENATOR SECURES $1.8+ MILLION TO FIX UTICA’S INFAMOUSLY OUTDATED TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND MAKE SAFETY UPGRADES ALONG GENESEE STREET | 2024-12-17 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Utica Has Been Trying For Years To Pilot A Network of Smart Traffic Signals Along Genesee Street – Which Is Heavily Traveled Each Day By Thousands Of Vehicles & Pedestrians – And Feds Finally Deliver Funding Needed Following Schumer’s Advocacy & Personal Call To Secretary Buttigieg Funding Comes From U.S. Transportation Department’s Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Program Created By Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Schumer Led To Passage In Senate Schumer: New Traffic Lights Put Utica In Fast Lane For Less Traffic & Safer Future Following his push earlier this year, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced he has secured $1,809,957 via the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law to fix the infamous and outdated Genesee Street traffic signals in the City of Utica. Schumer said Utica plans to pilot the latest in smart-traffic signals along Genesee Street, which local officials say will reduce traffic and accidents while strengthening safety for motorists and pedestrians along this busy corridor. “I’m proud to announce the feds have officially greenlit funding to fix traffic lights on Utica’s Genesee Street! Every Utican knows that these traffic lights can be frustrating and outright dangerous and for years the City of Utica has been developing a plan to fix it. That’s why I urged U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for funding to increase safety in Utica & revamp this corridor with a new network of cutting-edge, smart-traffic signals,” said Senator Schumer. “New traffic lights are putting Utica in the fast lane to decrease traffic, accidents, and wait times. I created the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation grant program in my Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law because I knew we have the technology to pave the way for a smoother and safer commute for all, and I’m thrilled that it’s delivering for Utica today.” Michael P. Galime, Mayor, City of Utica said, “Senator Schumer’s unwavering commitment to this long-overlooked issue h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-announces-56-million-federal-support-town-rush | CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ANNOUNCES $5.6 MILLION IN FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR TOWN OF RUSH | 2024-12-16 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Joseph D. Morelle | M001206 | morelle.house.gov | morelle | https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced he has helped secure more than $5.6 million in federal funding to support the creation of a new water district in the Town of Rush. The completion of this project will provide public water to the town and help improve the overall health, welfare, and safety of residents. “Reliable access to clean water is fundamental for healthy communities. I’m proud to announce significant federal funding to make this a reality for more people in the town of Rush by creating a new water district,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “I’m grateful to Supervisor Woolaver and the Town of Rush for their partnership as we work to upgrade our aging water infrastructure and improve quality of life for everyone who calls Rush home.” “I would like to thank Congressman Joe Morelle and everyone involved in securing the funding for the new water district in the Town of Rush,” said Town of Rush Supervisor Daniel Woolaver. “Creating reliable access to clean water would be life changing for so many of our residents, and I look forward to the work ahead.” The total funding for this project consists of $500,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending that Congressman Morelle secured through the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding Process as well as $5,107,000 in Rural Development direct loan funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Town of Rush will use these funds to construct a new water district and provide public water and fire protection to residents relying on private wells. Currently, many town residents experience hardships concerning their private well supplies, including low yields during dry periods and failed water samples. The Town intends to install approximately 35,000 linear feet of new 6" and 8" water main, valves, fire hydrants, and related appurtenances to serve the area's residents. This project will improve drinking water quality for approximately 285 residents living in 114 households in the Town. Upon … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4298 | Tonko Honors 2024 NY-20 Congressional App Challenge Winners at Guilderland High School | 2024-12-16 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | GUILDERLAND, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko visited Guilderland High School on Friday to recognize Atri Dey, Anthony Egan, and Joshua Ko, members of the winning team for the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for New York’s 20th Congressional District. During the visit, Tonko delivered congratulatory remarks and presented each winning student with a Congressional Certificate of Achievement and a letter of recognition for their outstanding work. “Each year, I am impressed anew by the talent and innovative spirit shown by our Capital Region students through their submissions for the Congressional App Challenge,” Congressman Tonko said. “This year was no exception. With their Polibite app, Atri, Anthony, and Joshua demonstrated not only their outstanding coding skills, but also a commendable dedication to helping their peers participate in the political process and stay informed on current events. I’m proud to welcome these students into the storied ranks of Capital Region innovators, and I’m grateful to Atri, Anthony, and Joshua for their hard work. Congratulations to all the students who participated in this year’s App Challenge!” During the lead-up to last month’s elections, with many of their peers and classmates registering to vote for the first time, Atri, Anthony, and Joshua set out to create an app that would help people stay informed and engage in the political process. Their winning submission, Polibite, is a web app that aims to help users keep up with news on current legislation while also encouraging them to take political action. The app serves as a one-stop hub for users to get daily updates on Congressional activity, learn more about the lawmaking process, and register to vote. The winning students coded the website from scratch using a combination of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python coding languages. You can learn more about the app by viewing the students’ submission video on YouTube. This year’s NY-20 Congressional App Challenge winner was chosen by a distinguished panel of local judges, includ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4299 | Tonko Clarifies Opposition to Hateful National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) | 2024-12-16 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) clarified his firm opposition to the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the following statement: “Last week, I mistakenly voted ‘YES’ for the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA has historically served as a non-partisan bill to reinforce our commitment to our service members and protect our national security. Unfortunately, Republicans have turned what should be a bipartisan declaration of our freedoms into an attack against our transgender friends, family, and heroes. My deep apologies to those in my community who have been hurt by my mistake. Please know that I fully intended to vote 'NO' for this cruel bill that perpetuates hate and denies health care to those who need it. I have documented that error with the Clerk and clarified my opposition to this bill. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4300 | Tonko, Pallone Mark 50 Years of Safe Drinking Water Act with Introduction of AQUA Act | 2024-12-16 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Today, on the 50-year anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials, and Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) introduced the AQUA Act, legislation that fixes America’s drinking water systems. The bill provides needed federal investments to local communities to address critical water infrastructure needs, delivers a lifeline to beleaguered water utilities in return for a commitment to temporarily halt water shutoffs for struggling customers, and ensures that every one of the millions of lead service lines still in use will be replaced. Among numerous other issue areas, Tonko’s Energy and Commerce Subcommittee has jurisdiction over the Safe Drinking Water Act, which was enacted on December 16, 1974, to protect public health by regulating the nation's public drinking water supply. “50 years ago, Congress took historic action to protect public health and improve the quality of drinking water across America,” Congressman Tonko said. “Half a century later, that lofty but vital commitment continues with the introduction of our AQUA Act. I have often said that every life and every job is dependent on clean water. During my leadership role in the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee, I’ve pushed to strengthen and expand access to safe drinking water. We made significant progress in the past three years with the advance of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. However, our commitment to clean water for every U.S. community is far from complete. Regions across the nation need additional, targeted resources to fix their crumbling infrastructure, and that’s where our AQUA Act comes in. This bill tackles devastating PFAS contamination in our drinking water and helps local communities get their water systems onto more sustainable footing. As we celebrate 50 years of drinking water… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/icymi-gillibrand-op-ed-in-the-new-york-times-make-the-equal-rights-amendment-part-of-the-constitution/ | ICYMI: Gillibrand Op-Ed In The New York Times: Make The Equal Rights Amendment Part Of The Constitution | 2024-12-16 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand published an opinion piece in the New York Times urging President Biden to direct the national archivist to certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which would enshrine equality and reproductive rights in the Constitution, before he leaves office. Senator Gillibrand has led the fight for the certification of the ERA, which was approved by both houses of Congress in the 1970s and ratified by the last of the necessary three-quarters of the states in 2020 but never published. Read the full op-ed here or below: Make the Equal Rights Amendment part of the Constitution Kirsten Gillibrand | December 15, 2024 With Republicans set to take unified control of government, Americans are facing the further degradation of reproductive freedom. Fortunately, Mr. Biden has the power to enshrine reproductive rights in the Constitution right now. He can direct the national archivist to certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment. This would mean that the amendment has been officially ratified and that the archivist has declared it part of the Constitution. The amendment is concise: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex. The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.” The amendment would make discrimination on the basis of sex — like restrictions on reproductive care that single out women — unconstitutional, including, in my view, abortion. We’ve seen the potential of this approach; courts in several states with E.R.A.s have cited those amendments in striking down state prohibitions on Medicaid-funded abortion care. The E.R.A. has met the requirements for certification — it passed two-thirds of Congress in 1972 and was ratified by three-quarters of the states as of 2020. Only a flawed Trump Justice Department memo prevented its certification as a constitutional amendment. The memo contended that the E.R.A. is no lon… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/following-his-advocacy-schumer-announces-historic-hudson-athens-lighthouse-selected-for-us-army-corps-protection-program-opening-up-desperately-needed-funding-to-help-save-beloved-lighthouse-from-sinking-into-the-hudson-river | FOLLOWING HIS ADVOCACY, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES HISTORIC HUDSON-ATHENS LIGHTHOUSE SELECTED FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS PROTECTION PROGRAM, OPENING UP DESPERATELY NEEDED FUNDING TO HELP SAVE BELOVED LIGHTHOUSE FROM... | 2024-12-16 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | After months of advocacy, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has selected the historic Hudson-Athens Lighthouse for their protection program and identified the Lighthouse as a priority for the Corps opening the desperately needed federal funding to help restore this beloved site. Schumer explained the historic lighthouse, which opened in 1874 and has served as a crucial navigation aid for commercial and recreational vessels, is on the national “11 Most Endangered Historic Places” list due to stronger waves and currents that are deteriorating wood pilings underneath the foundation, which puts the lighthouse at risk of collapsing into the Hudson River. Now thanks to Schumer’s efforts, the Army Corps will begin work with Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society to fund the engineering and construction work needed to save the lighthouse and stabilize the structure. “The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse has stood for over 150 years as a powerful symbol of New York’s rich maritime history, and is still used to help guide ships along the Hudson River and beloved by both tourists and the families in Columbia and Greene counties. When community leaders came to me fearing this historic lighthouse could begin sinking into the Hudson River, I said not on my watch! Now just in time for Christmas, I am proud to announce that I have gotten the Army Corps of Engineers leadership to include the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse in its protection program, opening up the critical federal funding needed to save this beloved historic landmark,” said Senator Schumer. “I worked for months calling the leadership at the Army Corps to shine a spotlight on the lighthouse and said we need federal support for this project. After years of uncertainty, we’re finally exiting the storm and the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society can chart a path forward. It is the Christmas gift so many have been looking for and I am proud to deliver it. I thank Brigadier General Lloyd, Colonel Young, and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-completes-tour-of-all-of-nys-62-counties-for-26th-year-in-a-row-with-this-years-tour-the-culmination-of-legislation-he-championed-delivering-billions-for-ny-creating-thousands-of-good-paying-jobs-and-laying-foundation-for-empire-states-future | SCHUMER COMPLETES TOUR OF ALL OF NY’S 62 COUNTIES FOR 26TH YEAR IN A ROW; WITH THIS YEAR’S TOUR THE CULMINATION OF LEGISLATION HE CHAMPIONED DELIVERING BILLIONS FOR NY, CREATING THOUSANDS OF... | 2024-12-16 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Vowed To Visit Every Single NY County Each Year During His First Senate Election In 1998 & The Tradition Continues For An Historic 26th Year – With This Year As The Apex Of Decades-Long Vision He Has Had To Deliver On Investment Across NY State Schumer Believes Visiting Every County Is Imperative To His Work In DC And Inspired Legislation He Passed As Majority Leader Including The CHIPS & Science Law Which Is Bringing Manufacturing Back To The State, The Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Which Is Fixing Bridges, Broadband, & Roads Across The State, And Inflation Reduction Act That Is Lowering Costs Of Medicine & Energy For Families Schumer: I’m Not Slowing Down – And Promise To Keep Traveling, Delivering, & Fighting For New York! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer completed his 26th consecutive annual tour of all 62 New York State counties, with his final stop today in Greene County to announce he has successfully gotten the Army Corps to step up to help save the beloved Hudson-Athens Lighthouse. Schumer called this tour one of the most impactful, with this year as the culmination of decades of work and legislation he championed delivering billions of dollars in federal investment, creating thousands of good-paying jobs, rebuilding the state’s aging infrastructure, bringing manufacturing back to the state, and laying the foundation for the next generation. “Today, you can flip one of my favorite numbers – 62, for every county in New York – and get another very important number for me today: 26. I am proud today that for the 26th year in a row, I completed my annual tour of all 62 counties in New York State!” said Senator Schumer. “From Rochester to Rockland County, meeting with New Yorkers from every walk of life, and listening to them, is what inspires me every day in Washington. It is what inspired major legislation like my bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law which has delivered billions in federal investment this year spurring over $110 billion in new private investment to bring manufacturing … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-announces-partnership-between-african-burial-ground | Congressman Dan Goldman Announces Partnership Between African Burial Ground Memorial and Foundation and National Park Service | 2024-12-13 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Daniel S. Goldman | G000599 | goldman.house.gov | goldman | https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | African Burial Ground Considered One of Most Historically Important Monuments to Black History in NYC Site Currently Holds Remains of Estimate 15,000 Free and Enslaved Africans, and Early-Generation African Americans from Colonial Era Partnership Allows African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation to Provide Resources, Support to Site Maintenance and Operation Watch the Announcement Here New York, NY – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) yesterday joined the African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation (ABGMF), the U.S. National Park Service, and the Department of the Interior to announce their newly established Philanthropic Partnership Agreement, which enables the ABGMF to provide resources and support towards maintaining and operating the site. This announcement follows a letter written by Congressman Goldman’s office in support of the ABGMF’s application of 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax status, which was a prerequisite for entering the partnership. The African Burial Ground currently holds the remains of an estimated 15,000 free and enslaved Africans and early-generation African Americans from the colonial era and is one of the most historically important monuments to Black History in New York. “This new partnership between the African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation and the National Park Service – which has been years in the making – is critical to the continued funding, operation, and maintenance of the African Burial Ground site,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “The African Burial Ground is one of the most historically important monuments to Black History in New York. I am proud to have helped the foundation receive the nonprofit status necessary to enter this partnership, and I will continue to work alongside the foundation – helmed by the monument's architect Rodney Leon – and the National Park Service in the effort to preserve the history of free and enslaved Africans in New York.” Rodney Leon, President of the African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation said, “Congressman Dan Goldman and staff, we thank you for … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/icymi-new-york-times-highlights-senator-gillibrands-efforts-to-enshrine-equality-and-reproductive-rights-in-the-constitution-via-the-equal-rights-amendment/ | ICYMI: New York Times Highlights Senator Gillibrand’s Efforts To Enshrine Equality And Reproductive Rights In The Constitution Via The Equal Rights Amendment | 2024-12-13 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | In case you missed it, the New York Times published an article highlighting Senator Gillibrand’s efforts to persuade President Biden to direct the national archivist to certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which would enshrine equality and reproductive rights in the Constitution. Senator Gillibrand has led the fight for the certification of the ERA, which was approved by both houses of Congress in the 1970s and ratified by the last of the necessary three-quarters of the states in 2020 but never published. Read the full story here or below: Gillibrand Presses Biden to Amend the Constitution to Enshrine Sex Equality Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is leading the charge for Democrats to persuade President Biden to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment, which would invite a Supreme Court battle. Annie Karni | December 13, 2024 Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is on a mission in President Biden’s final days in office. She wants to convince him that he can rescue his legacy by adding the century-old Equal Rights Amendment, which would explicitly guarantee sex equality, to the Constitution as a way to protect abortion rights in post-Roe America. He could do it all, she contends, with one phone call. Both houses of Congress approved the amendment in 1972, but it was not ratified by the states in time to be added to the Constitution. Ms. Gillibrand has been pushing a legal theory that the deadline for ratification is irrelevant and unconstitutional. All that remains, she argues, is for Mr. Biden to direct the national archivist, who is responsible for the certification and publication of constitutional amendments, to publish the E.R.A. as the 28th Amendment. The move would almost certainly invite a legal challenge that would land in the Supreme Court. But Ms. Gillibrand wants Mr. Biden to use his presidential power while he still has it to force the issue, effectively daring Republicans to wage a legal battle to take away equal rights for women. Ms. Gillibrand’s is just one of the many en… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congressman-dan-goldman-brings-prosecutorial-strength-bear-throughout | ICYMI: Congressman Dan Goldman Brings Prosecutorial Strength to Bear Throughout his First Term in Office | 2024-12-12 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Daniel S. Goldman | G000599 | goldman.house.gov | goldman | https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | December 12, 2024 Goldman Solidifies His Role as a Key Voice in Combating Republican Misinformation in the 118th Congress Played Central Role in Exposing Republicans' Degradation of the Constitutional Impeachment Process Watch the Full Length Video Here Washington, D.C. – In an 118th Congress characterized by legislative impotence, partisan investigations of the Biden Administration, and bogus impeachments, Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) has cemented himself as a principal player in Democrats’ efforts to push back against Republican misinformation and extremism. Utilizing his post on the Committees on Homeland Security, Oversight and Accountability, and the Subcommittee on the Weaponization for the Federal Government, Goldman has emerged as a powerful counterweight to an obstinate Republican house majority hell-bent on blocking the Biden Administration at every turn. Link: Goldman Slams Jim Jordan for Willfully Ignoring Trump’s Promises to Weaponize Federal Government Against Political Rivals February 6, 2024 “When we start talking about other things that are the real weaponization of the federal government, such as Donald Trump’s statements that he will just indict his political enemies, or that he would use the Insurrection Act to deploy the military against civil protestors, or even that he argued his lawyers, one of whom has appeared twice here, one of our favorite witnesses, John Sour, actually said that if Donald Trump ordered Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival it could not be a crime, unless he was impeached. “Somehow, that is a predicate. The fact of the matter is the threat of weaponization is from Donald Trump and the Republicans, and we ought to move on from this charade.” Link: Goldman Rebukes Chairman Comer for Using Indicted Foreign Agents as Key Impeachment Witnesses and Parroting CCP and Russian Propaganda September 24, 2024 “What we really need to be focusing on, as it relates to CCP’s warfare, is defending this committee from that political warfare. Remember, we have two w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases/big-week-dc-suozzi-barrels-toward-end-year-house-passes-three-bipartisan | Big Week in DC! Suozzi Barrels Toward the End of the Year: House Passes Three Bipartisan Suozzi Bills on Border Security, Combating Chinese Communist Party Threats, and Fiscal Responsibility | 2024-12-12 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Thomas R. Suozzi | S001201 | suozzi.house.gov | suozzi | https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC- This week, the House of Representatives passed three bipartisan pieces of Congressman Tom Suozzi’s (D - Long Island, Queens) legislation. These three commonsense bills, the Securing Our Northern Borders Act, the SHIELD Against CCP Act, and the Increasing Baseline Updates Act, were passed in resoundingly bipartisan fashion. These bills will, respectively, address the security of our Northern Border, counter threats to homeland security posed by the Chinese Communist Party, and promote fiscal responsibility. "This week, we passed three of my bipartisan commonsense bills. When Republicans and Democrats come together, we can deliver real results for the American people. This spirit is precisely what America needs right now,” Suozzi said. The Securing Our Northern Borders Act, co-led by Congresswomen Claudia Tenney (R-NY), was included and passed as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2025. This bill will establish a Department of Homeland Security Northern Border “Mission Center,” which would coordinate the implementation of the DHS Northern Border Strategy. "We must secure both the Northern and Southern Border Strategies to protect our communities," said Suozzi. "This Mission Center would serve as the central hub for coordinating efforts to enforce immigration laws and combat illegal drug trafficking along our northern border. We need to secure our borders, reform the outdated asylum system that hasn't been updated since the 1980s, and modernize the legal immigration process, all while ensuring that we treat people with dignity and respect." The SHIELD Against CCP Act, co-led by Congressman Dale Strong (R-AL), would establish a Department of Homeland Security working group to identify, evaluate, and counter threats to homeland security posed by the Chinese Communist Party. “The Chinese Communist Party is intent on promoting authoritarianism by weakening America from within,” Suozzi said. “Add to this theft of our intellectual property, threats to our critical infrastructure… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-velazquez-secures-authorization-125-million-water | Congresswoman Velázquez Secures Authorization of $125 Million in Water Infrastructure Improvements for Climate Resiliency and Comprehensive Flood Protection in Brooklyn and Queens | 2024-12-12 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Nydia M. Velázquez | V000081 | velazquez.house.gov | velazquez | https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – This week, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) voted in favor of S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. The bill included provisions to invest $125 million in projects to improve climate resiliency and water infrastructure throughout Brooklyn and Queens and measures to better address comprehensive flood risk through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Focus Area Feasibility Study (HATS) with local partners. “With climate change increasing instances of extreme weather, it’s vital that the federal government makes the necessary investments to ensure our city is prepared,” said Congresswoman Velázquez. “The provisions included in WRDA will help ensure that Brooklyn and Queens have the infrastructure needed to prepare for flooding of all kinds. I look forward to seeing the positive changes these improvements will bring to our communities.” WRDA includes authorization of funding for environmental infrastructure requested by Reps. Velázquez, Dan Goldman (D-NY), and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) for $100 million in water and wastewater infrastructure improvements, including stormwater management, in Kings County. The bill also authorizes environmental infrastructure funding requested by Rep. Velázquez for $25 million in water and wastewater improvements for Newtown Creek and its watershed area neighborhoods in Queens and Brooklyn, as well as deauthorizing much of the creek’s East Branch navigation channel to support the Environmental Protection Agency’s early action in the Superfund cleanup and ecological restoration. Importantly, the legislation also includes language from Rep. Velázquez and her colleagues requiring that the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) ensure their New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Focus Area Feasibility Study (HATS) better protects New Yorkers from all types of flooding, including heavy rainfall, groundwater emergence, erosion, and sea level rise and includes natural… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/velazquez-and-schumer-applaud-does-365-million-investment-renewable | Velázquez and Schumer Applaud DOE’s $365 Million Investment in Renewable Energy in Puerto Rico | 2024-12-12 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Nydia M. Velázquez | V000081 | velazquez.house.gov | velazquez | https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) applauded the Department of Energy’s (DOE) announcement that the agency will invest up to $365 million to install solar and battery storage systems at community healthcare facilities and public or privately owned, federally subsidized multi-family housing properties. “For too long, vulnerable families in Puerto Rico have suffered under the combined weight of some of the highest energy rates in the nation coupled with an extremely unreliable electrical grid,” said Congresswoman Velázquez. “Today’s $365 million investment in renewables on the island will help bring cleaner, less expensive, and more reliable energy to the communities that need it most. This investment will not only bolster renewable energy on the island but improve access to healthcare and create new jobs. I thank President Biden and DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm for their work to make this investment possible and continued commitment to creating a brighter future for Puerto Rico. “When the hurricanes hammered Puerto Rico and left millions without power for weeks and more, we pledged to rebuild a more efficient, cheaper and much cleaner power system for our fellow Americans on the island. These $365 million in federal funding to deploy renewable, clean energy via state-of-the-art solar and battery storage systems are a giant step in the right direction,” said Senator Schumer. “I am proud to work with Rep. Nydia Velázquez to deliver $365 million for Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure. These funds from the $1 billion Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund that I was proud to support in the Senate will provide multi-family housing and healthcare facilities with resilient solar and battery storage at a time where blackouts continue to impact communities. I will continue to champion investments in Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure so that Puerto Ricans can have a resilient, clean, and efficient power grid.” The $365 million investment is part of DOE’s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-schumer-booker-kim-send-letter-to-fbi-dhs-and-faa-requesting-briefing-on-drone-activity-in-new-york-and-new-jersey/ | Gillibrand, Schumer, Booker, Kim Send Letter to FBI, DHS And FAA Requesting Briefing On Drone Activity In New York And New Jersey | 2024-12-12 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requesting a briefing on how the agencies are working with federal and local law enforcement to identify and address the source of recent unmanned aerial system activity in New York and New Jersey. The senators noted that “since late November, communities in the New York City area and northern New Jersey have reported several incidents of unattributable drone sightings at night, alarming both residents and local law enforcement” and highlighted that “the potential safety and security risks posed by these drones in civilian areas is especially pertinent considering recent drone incursions at sensitive military sites in and outside of the continental United States over the past year.” The letter requests a briefing from the agencies and that it “include any authorities, tools, or staff your agencies may require to address these ongoing incidents and the broader security challenge posed by UAS.” Gillibrand has long been a leader on coordinating efforts across the federal government to identify and assess security challenges in our airspace. She created the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) in the FY22 NDAA to focus the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community on resolving UAP sightings, improve data sharing between DoD and the Intelligence Community on UAP sightings, address national security concerns, and report health effects people may experience in relation to UAP events. A full copy of the letter can be found here and below: Dear Secretary Mayorkas, Director Wray and Administrator Whitaker, We write out of urgent concern regarding the unmanned aerial system (UAS) activity that has affected communities across New York and New Jersey in recent days. Due to the ongoing nature of these drone incidents, we request that t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-nearly-44-million-for-syracuses-jma-wireless-from-his-bipartisan-chips-and-science-law-to-pioneer-new-state-of-the-art-american-made-5g-technology-creating-new-good-paying-jobs_new-production-in-central-ny | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NEARLY $44 MILLION FOR SYRACUSE’S JMA WIRELESS FROM HIS BIPARTISAN CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW TO PIONEER NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART AMERICAN-MADE 5G TECHNOLOGY, CREATING NEW, GOOD-PAYING JOBS, &... | 2024-12-12 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | JMA’s CNY Facility Is The Only Major American-Owned 5G Manufacturing Factory; The Smart Factory Complies With “Buy America” Standards Schumer Included In The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law To Expand American Manufacturing Of Telecom Technology Now, With Support From Wireless Innovation Fund Schumer Created In Bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law, JMA Will Invest A Total $75+ Million In CNY To Create Dozens Of New, Good-Paying Jobs With A New Production Line To Enhance 5G Networks At Leading Wireless Carriers Like AT&T, Verizon, Boost, And More Schumer: Thanks To CHIPS & Science, JMA Wireless Will Make Central NY An Epicenter Of Keeping America Ahead Of China In 5G U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced $43,940,612 in federal funding from his bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law for JMA Wireless to pioneer the domestic manufacturing of 5G Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN)-compliant radio units (RU), and upgrade its state-of-the-art 5G manufacturing facilities in Central NY. This award will support JMA to further invest $30 million in private capital, creating up to 30 new, good-paying jobs, with the potential for more down the road, to develop and commercialize new technology accelerating America’s wireless and 5G network capabilities. Schumer said this new production will help maintain America’s 5G leadership, which is critical to support advanced high-speed internet and the ability to directly compete with the Chinese Communist Party and companies like Huawei and ZTE, which the senator has long warned threaten U.S. national security. “We need the future of America’s 5G technology built in Central NY, not China. Now thanks to my bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law, nearly $44 million in federal funding is on the way to make Syracuse’s JMA Wireless an epicenter for American innovation and manufacturing for the next generation of 5G wireless technology,” said Senator Schumer. “I’ve long sounded the alarm on companies backed by the Chinese Communist Party, like Huawei, and the threat their te… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-secures-up-to-500-million-in-national-defense-bill-to-bolster-the-tech-hubs-program-he-created-in-his-bipartisan-chips-and-science-law-to-power-upstate-nys-innovation-industries-like-semiconductors_batteries | SCHUMER SECURES UP TO $500 MILLION IN NATIONAL DEFENSE BILL TO BOLSTER THE TECH HUBS PROGRAM HE CREATED IN HIS BIPARTISAN CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW TO POWER UPSTATE NY’S INNOVATION INDUSTRIES LIKE... | 2024-12-12 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Created Tech Hubs Program With Upstate NY In Mind, Fighting For Years To Land The Designation For Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse Region As America’s Semiconductor Superhighway & For Binghamton As A Major Battery Research Cluster New Funding Schumer Has Secured In NDAA Will Help Continue Critical Work For EDA To Boost Regions Across The Country, Including Upstate, NY That Received Highly-Competitive Tech Hub Designations – As Well As Unlocking Opportunities To Invest In New Regions Schumer: Tech Hubs Tap The Potential Of The Entire Country To Out-Innovate The World, And It Is Critical We Continue This Program For Upstate NY & America U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced he has secured up to $500 million in new funding for the Regional Tech Hubs program – which he created in his bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law – as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), which is slated for floor consideration in the House of Representatives and the Senate in the coming days. Schumer fought for years to land the prestigious Tech Hubs designation for Upstate NY, which received two coveted designations, one for semiconductor manufacturing and innovation across the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region and a second for the Binghamton University-led New Energy New York battery hub. Schumer said this new funding will help expand this vital program ensuring it continues to help bring the development of critical technologies back to our shores in the communities that need it most. “I created the Tech Hubs program in my bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law, always with Upstate NY and communities like it across America in mind, and we are already seeing the tremendous benefits of this program. The Tech Hubs program must continue, and that is why I am proud to announce I have secured up to $500 million for Tech Hubs in the national defense bill we are working to pass before the end of the year,” said Senator Schumer. “From Buffalo to Binghamton, we are already seeing the bene… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/reps-clarke-and-garbarinos-dhs-cybersecurity-internship-program-act-passes-in-the-house/ | REPS. CLARKE AND GARBARINO’S DHS CYBERSECURITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ACT PASSES IN THE HOUSE | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 11, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, D.C. — Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Andrew Garbarino’s (NY-02) bipartisan DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act passed in the House of Representatives by voice vote yesterday, December 10th, 2024. This bill grants the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to provide paid cybersecurity internships to students attending secondary and technical schools, and undergraduate and postgraduate institutions. This legislation also requires DHS to provide an annual report to Congress regarding the number of participating individuals, job duties, supporting agencies, outreach, and recruiting efforts implemented by the DHS program. “If our nation hopes to keep pace with our adversaries’ developing cyber capabilities and confront an ever-evolving threat landscape, ensuring our brightest young minds have the opportunities they need to succeed in the cyber workforce must be of vital importance. I am incredibly proud to see my bipartisan legislation, the DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act, pass in the House. While 2,000 cyber vacancies continue to impede DHS’s capacity to respond to attacks and proactively prepare for future intrusions, this critical legislation will serve as a necessary boon to the Department’s current limitations. My gratitude is with Rep. Garbarino for standing by my side in support of this essential cause, and I look forward to seeing our colleagues in the Senate advance our legislation and ultimately send it to the president’s desk,” said Congresswoman Clarke. “The House took an important step toward strengthening our nation’s cybersecurity with the passage of the DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act. This bipartisan bill addresses the urgent need for skilled cyber talent to safeguard our national security. By codifying a comprehensive, paid internship program at DHS, we are equipping the next generation of cybersecurity professionals with hands-on e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4294 | Tonko, McClellan Introduce MENTOR Act to Support Researchers’ Mental Health | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Jennifer McClellan (VA-4) today announced their introduction of the Mental Health Enhancement, Navigation, and Treatment for Our Researchers Act of 2024 (MENTOR Act). This new bill would establish federal guidelines through the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in order to improve the mental health and mentoring of graduate and postdoctoral researchers. Graduate student and postdoctoral researchers are vital to university productivity through their work that includes conducting and publishing cutting-edge research, helping secure grant funding, and serving as mentors and instructors for undergraduate students and researchers. Despite this fact, research shows 50 percent of graduate students experience depression, anxiety, or burnout symptoms during their training. In a survey of postdoctoral researchers by Nature, 51 percent considered leaving science altogether due to work-related mental health concerns. “Our researchers provide so much, not only to our institutes of higher learning, but to our communities and society as a whole by driving innovation, technological development, scientific discovery, and more,” Congressman Tonko said. “Unfortunately, burnout, poor mentoring, and mental health concerns are seriously impacting students and researchers, shrinking a critical pipeline of workers and stunting innovation. We in Congress should do all we can to support our graduate and postdoctoral researchers. That’s why I’m introducing the MENTOR Act. By establishing guidelines to address and improve mentoring and mental health, we give our researchers the support they need while maintaining our nation’s spirit of innovation and scientific prowess.” “Our national leadership in science and innovation depends on the work of highly trained graduate and postdoctoral researchers. However, too many researchers have negative experiences in the workplace that contribute to poor mental health or push them out of their training programs,” said Congre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-announces-pay-raise-for-service-members-expanded-eligibility-for-department-of-defense-food-security-program/ | Gillibrand Announces Pay Raise For Service Members, Expanded Eligibility For Department Of Defense Food Security Program | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | FY2025 NDAA includes a 4.5% pay raise for all troops, additional 10% pay raise for junior enlisted service members NDAA also expands eligibility for the Basic Needs Allowance, the DoD’s program to address food insecurity for service members Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chair of the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, announced several provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 that will increase pay and benefits for service members. “Our troops are the armed services’ greatest asset, and they deserve fair pay and good benefits,” said Senator Gillibrand. “That’s why I’m pleased to announce that this year’s NDAA includes provisions that will significantly increase pay for troops and combat food insecurity among service members. I’m proud to have fought hard to secure these wins, and I will continue working to ensure that our nation’s service members have the resources they need to provide for their families and put food on their tables.” Specifically, the FY2025 NDAA contains a 4.5 percent pay increase for all service members, as well as an additional 10 percent increase for junior enlisted service members in the ranks of E1 through E4. The bill also expands eligibility for the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Basic Needs Allowance (BNA), which is a supplemental monthly payment for qualifying service members that is intended to address food insecurity in the military. This year’s NDAA increases the eligibility threshold to participate in the BNA program from 150 percent of the federal poverty line (FPL) to 200 percent. This change will help service members and their families afford groceries and other basic household necessities. As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Gillibrand has long advocated to increase pay and benefits for service members. Last year, Senator Gillibrand successfully pushed the department to accelerate the prior increase in BNA eligibility from 130 per… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/with-new-yorkers-set-to-lose-health-insurance-or-pay-thousands-more-for-coverage-gillibrand-calls-for-extension-of-enhanced-affordable-care-act-subsidies/ | With New Yorkers Set To Lose Health Insurance Or Pay Thousands More For Coverage, Gillibrand Calls For Extension Of Enhanced Affordable Care Act Subsidies | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | With critical subsidies that help nearly 20 million Americans afford health insurance set to expire, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to urge Congress to pass the Health Care Affordability Act by the end of this year. This legislation would permanently extend the enhanced premium tax credits (PTC) offered in individual marketplaces under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), helping keep health care costs lowered for all Americans. Without an extension, these enhanced subsidies will expire at the end of 2025, causing an estimated 4 million Americans to lose their insurance over the next several years. “No one should have to forgo treatment because they can’t afford health insurance,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Allowing these tax credits to expire would create a financial burden that many New Yorkers cannot afford, jeopardizing public health and forcing hard-working families to choose between potentially life-saving care and putting food on the table. I am determined to get this bill passed by the end of this year so we can keep health care costs lowered for all Americans.” Premium tax credits (PTC) were established as part of the ACA, which became law in 2010. PTCs are refundable credits that help low- and middle-income individuals and families cover the premiums for their health insurance purchased through the Health Insurance Marketplace. In 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) temporarily expanded eligibility for PTCs and lowered premiums for those who were already eligible. In 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act extended these enhanced credits for three years. Since ARPA’s passage, ACA enrollment has nearly doubled, helping more low- and middle-income households receive coverage and care. While the amount of savings varies by person, these enhanced PTCs have reduced premium costs by 44 percent on average. If Congress does not act to again extend the enhanced PTCs, the provision will expire at the end of 2025, and nearly 20 million Americans will see a sudden increase in their healt… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-secures-authorization-160-million-new-york-city | Congressman Dan Goldman Secures Authorization of $160 Million for New York City to Improve Climate Resiliency Efforts, Measures Mandating Comprehensive Flood Protection Plan | 2024-12-10 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Daniel S. Goldman | G000599 | goldman.house.gov | goldman | https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The ‘Water Resources Development Act’ (WRDA) of 2024 Includes Key Measures Fought for by Goldman to Authorize Vital Funding for New York’s 10th Congressional District The Bill Includes Authorization of $160 Million for Environmental Infrastructure Improvements, Mandates Comprehensive New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Focus Area Feasibility Study (HATS) to Protect Against Multi-Hazard Flood Risks Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today secured the authorization of $160 million forenvironmental infrastructure improvements and authorization of measures mandating a comprehensive flood protection plan for the New York-New Jersey Harbor following the House of Representatives passage of the bipartisan ‘Water Resources Development Act’ (WRDA) of 2024. The ‘Water Resources Development Act’ of 2024 includes a request from Congressman Goldman, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), and Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) to authorize $100 million for Kings County to improve water and wastewater management, including stormwater management such as combined sewer overflows. This legislation also includes a request from Congressman Goldman and Congressman Jerry Nadler (NY-12) to authorize $60 million for New York County for the same purposes. Additionally, Congressman Goldman successfully secured language in the bill that mandates the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) include in their New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Focus Area Feasibility Study (HATS) plans that address the variety of flooding threats facing New York City including tidal and river flooding, heavy rainfall, groundwater emergence, erosion, and sea level rise. The bill also specifies that USACE must include in their plan, recommendations relating to projects and activities that maximize the net ecological and societal benefits to neighboring communities. The updated ‘Water Resources Development Act’ of 2024 now heads back to the Senate for one last vote, before it goes to President Biden’s desk for his sign… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases/strong-suozzi-bipartisan-legislation-counter-threats-chinese-communist-party | Strong-Suozzi Bipartisan Legislation to Counter Threats from the Chinese Communist Party, Defend American Interests Passes the House | 2024-12-10 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Thomas R. Suozzi | S001201 | suozzi.house.gov | suozzi | https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) announced that the House has passed bipartisan legislation that he is co-leading with Congressman Dale Strong (R-AL), H.R. 9668, the SHIELD Against CCP Act, to counter threats to our homeland from the Chinese Communist Party and defend American interests. The bill would establish and authorize a dedicated Department of Homeland Security working group to identify, evaluate, and counter threats to homeland security posed by the CCP. Congressman Suozzi is the Co-chair of the Congressional Uyghur Caucus and a former member of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. The transcript of Suozzi’s floor speech is below: Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of a bill I authored with Congressman Strong, the bipartisan “SHIELD Against CCP Act.” The Chinese Communist Party is intent on promoting authoritarianism by weakening America from within. They seek to take our greatest strengths—pluralism, diversity, free speech, capitalism and representative government—and use them against us. China uses our freedoms, our social media, and our open society to sow chaos and division in our country. They know we cannot solve difficult problems in an environment of fear and anger, so they encourage fear and anger. They promote the most extreme sides of our thorniest debates. Whether its Black Lives Matter vs Blue Lives Matter, or Transgender vs Evangelicals, or Israel vs Gaza – the Chinese Communist Party promotes the most extreme positions on both sides of the debate, not with an objective of winning a debate, but of fomenting dissent in America. Add to this theft of our intellectual property, threats to our critical infrastructure and trying to intimidate US citizens through transnational repression. We must act. The fact that today we are promoting bipartisan legislation is our greatest possible response. Democrats and Republicans can work together to combat this threat! Our bipartisan bill counters the Chinese Communist Party with strength by 1) building the capacity of t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-its-locked-in-announces-microns-historic-61-billion-award-from-his-bipartisan-chips-and-science-law-is-signed-securing-fed_needed-to-build-massive-memory-chip-facility-in-central-ny | SCHUMER: IT’S LOCKED IN! ANNOUNCES MICRON’S HISTORIC $6.1 BILLION AWARD FROM HIS BIPARTISAN CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW IS SIGNED, SECURING FED $$$ NEEDED TO BUILD MASSIVE MEMORY CHIP FACILITY IN CENTRAL NY | 2024-12-10 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer, Who Shepherded Bipartisan CHIPS & Science Act Into Law, Went All Out To Land Micron In CNY And Deliver This Historic Investment, Which Now Takes A Monumental Leap Forward To Make It A Reality Finalized Agreement Ensures Micron Can Tap CHIPS Funding In Coming Years As It Meets Project Milestones For Micron’s Plans In Idaho & CNY To Invest Over $100 Billion In NY Over The Next 20+ Years Creating Up To 50,000 Good Paying Jobs – Micron Also Announces New Expansion Plans In Virginia Further Boosting American Semiconductor Production Schumer: CHIPS Funding Is Locked In For Micron To Build In Upstate NY! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced Micron and the Department of Commerce have finalized its CHIPS agreement for up to $6.1 billion in direct funding through the bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law. Schumer said this funding will support Micron’s planned landmark $100+ billion public-private investment over the next two decades – the largest private investment in New York’s history – as well as Micron’s expansion in Idaho – creating thousands of new good paying jobs. “Micron’s CHIPS funding is locked for Upstate NY. $6.1 billion from my bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law is now secured for Micron to build its new, state-of-the-art complex of memory chip fabs in Central NY and Idaho. A historic day and historic agreement for Upstate NY and America. This final award locks in the federal investment Micron needs for shovels to be able to hit the ground and create thousands of good-paying jobs here in Upstate NY,” said Senator Schumer. “Without my bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law none of this would be happening and America would be over reliant on semiconductors from overseas. The memory chips Micron makes are the bedrock of America’s future, from AI to EVs to smartphones, as well as our most sensitive defense technology. The signed CHIPS award is the start of a new chapter for Central NY and America. Today the feds make the bold investment needed to bring manufacturing back, to strengthen our nationa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/touchdown-schumer-successfully-passes-buffalo-bills-damar-hamlins-lifesaving-hearts-act | TOUCHDOWN! SCHUMER SUCCESSFULLY PASSES BUFFALO BILLS’ DAMAR HAMLIN’S LIFESAVING HEARTS ACT | 2024-12-10 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer & Hamlin Worked Together For Months, And Tonight Schumer Successfully Passed Hamlin’s Lifesaving HEARTS Act – UNANIMOUSLY! – To Bring More AEDs To Schools Across America Schumer-Hamlin Bill Now Heads To The President’s Desk To Be Signed Into Law Chuck & Damar: Together We Got This Lifesaving Bill In The Endzone To Bring AEDs To Schools Across America After standing with Buffalo Bills’ Safety Damar Hamlin, student-athletes, and Bills Mafia earlier this week, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he successfully passed their lifesaving HEARTS Act in the Senate, and that it will now head to the President’s desk to be signed into law. Schumer said this bipartisan legislation will help put more AEDs – like the one that saved Damar’s life – into schools and help make CPR training more accessible across America. “Touchdown! I’m proud to announce, after months of working with Damar Hamlin and the Buffalo Bills, the Senate has just passed the lifesaving HEARTS Act to put more AEDs in schools across America – like the one that saved Damar’s life,” said Senator Schumer. “Damar and I formed the perfect team, bringing together teachers, healthcare leaders and athletes to make sure every student has access to the kind of life-saving care he did. This legislation goes beyond the field and its impacts will stretch thousands of miles outside Buffalo to help millions of kids. Now, the HEARTS Act is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law and save lives.” When Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during an NFL game in January 2023, the Bills medical team used an AED and performed CPR, saving Hamlin’s life. Since then Hamlin has used his miraculous and inspirational recovery story to help kids across the country, working with Schumer to create a new federal program that will help put more AEDs in schools. Hamlin and Schumer worked together to garner bipartisan support for the law, which passed in the House of Representatives earlier this year. Thanks to Majority Leader Schumer, that legislation has… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-senator-chuck-schumer-call-irs-expedite-processing-low | Congressman Dan Goldman, Senator Chuck Schumer Call for IRS to Expedite Processing of Low-Risk Employee Retention Credit Claims, Resolve Delays Costing More than $10 Billion to American Small Businesses | 2024-12-09 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Daniel S. Goldman | G000599 | goldman.house.gov | goldman | https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | December 9, 2024 Press Release Employee Retention Credit Created to Provide Small Businesses Relief During COVID-19 Pandemic Small Businesses Across New York City Have Been Awaiting Claim Resolution Since 2020 Read the Letter Here New York, NY – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Friday led nine of their New York delegation colleagues in sending a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel calling on the agency to expedite the processing and resolution of a backlog of legitimate Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims. The unresolved low-risk claims total more than $10 billion dollars in refunds that these businesses are awaiting. The ERC was created in 2020 following the passage of the CARES Act to provide relief to small businesses and allow them to retain employees during the pandemic. Small businesses across New York City have been waiting for their claim to be processed since as early as 2020. “We commend the agency’s work to resolve valid claims and protect against fraudulent ones, especially given the complexity of the ERC; however, our offices continue to hear from small businesses and nonprofits in our districts whose legitimate claims remain outstanding,” the Members wrote. This backlog has had negative effects on small businesses in New York and nationwide. The moratorium was put in place so that the IRS could study a sample of ERC claims and determine potential markers of fraud. According to its review, the agency identified 10-20% of claims as high-risk, 60-70% of claims as having an unacceptable level of risk, and 10-20% as low-risk. “These recent announcements are a step in the right direction to protect against improper claims and provide relief for legitimate businesses,” the Members continue. “However, the slow review process and the moratorium have caused significant delays and hardship for legitimate small businesses who have waited years for their credits.” The members call for the IRS to address the ERC claim backlog by … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer_with-buffalo-bills-damar-hamlin-students-and-bills-mafia--announces-he-will-bring-hamlins-lifesaving-hearts-act-to-help-put-aeds-in-schools-across-america-to-the-senate-floor-this-week | SCHUMER -WITH BUFFALO BILLS’ DAMAR HAMLIN, STUDENTS & BILLS MAFIA- ANNOUNCES HE WILL BRING HAMLIN’S LIFESAVING HEARTS ACT TO HELP PUT AEDS IN SCHOOLS ACROSS AMERICA TO THE SENATE FLOOR THIS WEEK | 2024-12-09 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer & Hamlin Have Been Working Together For Months To Boost Bipartisan Support For This Bill, After Damar Suffered Cardiac Arrest During A Bills Game And Used His Miraculous and Inspirational Recovery Story To Better Protect Students Across USA HEARTS Act Would Put More Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) In Schools & Make CPR Training More Prevalent & Accessible Across The Country Chuck & Damar: We’re On The One-Yard Line! Let’s Get This Bill Into The End Zone & Bring AEDs To Schools Across America Standing with Buffalo Bills’ Safety Damar Hamlin, student-athletes, and Bills Mafia, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced he will bring the lifesaving HEARTS Act, which he and Damar have worked together on for months, to the Senate floor this week for a unanimous consent vote to be passed into law. Schumer and Hamlin are now launching their final push to show why all should support this bipartisan legislation to help schools and students be prepared to respond to cardiac emergencies by making AEDs and CPR training more accessible across America. “For months, Damar, the Buffalo Bills and I have worked together on bipartisan legislation to make CPR training accessible and put AEDs in schools across America, and now we are on the one-yard line. This week I will bring the lifesaving HEARTS Act to the Senate floor to be passed into law,” said Leader Schumer. “Damar has used his voice and turned his inspirational story of recovery into a mission to help millions of children. This legislation goes beyond the field and stretches thousands of miles outside Buffalo. Let’s get the HEARTS Act into the end zone and bring AEDs to schools across America. This bipartisan legislation will save lives, and everybody should support it.” “Since experiencing cardiac arrest, I’ve been honored to work with partners who understand how important it is to provide CPR education and have access to AEDs to save lives,” said Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills safety, member of the NFL Smart Heart Sports Coalition and Nat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases/suozzi-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-coordinate-northern-border-security | Suozzi Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Coordinate Northern Border Security | 2024-12-06 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Thomas R. Suozzi | S001201 | suozzi.house.gov | suozzi | https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC - Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens) introduced the Securing Our Northern Borders Act last week. This bipartisan legislation, co-led by Representatives Claudia Tenney (R-NY) and Chris Pappas (D-NH), will be considered on the House floor next week. Suozzi’s bill would establish the Department of Homeland Security Northern Border “Mission Center.” This center would coordinate the implementation of the DHS Northern Border Strategy. “We must secure the Northern Border Strategy as well as the Southern Border to protect our communities,” said Suozzi. “This Mission Center would serve as ground zero for coordinating efforts to enforce immigration laws and stop illegal drug trafficking along our northern border. We must secure our borders, fix the broken asylum system that hasn’t been updated since the 1980s, and modernize the legal immigration system, all while making sure we treat people like human beings.” Since returning to Congress this past February, Suozzi has made fixing the broken immigration system and bringing ‘order to the border’ a top priority. He was appointed to the Committee on Homeland Security and as the chair of the Democrats for Border Security Caucus. Tom has also successfully called on President Biden to take executive action to bar migrants who cross our Southern border unlawfully from receiving asylum, while also extending work permits to the 1.1 million immigrant spouses married to U.S. citizens. He has also forged a bipartisan coalition of ‘business, badges, and the Bible’ to push Congress for real solutions on this critical issue. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-reveals-after-months-of-advocacy-schoharie-county-poised-to-be-added-to-northern-border-regional-commission-opening-up-millions-in-federal-funding-to-bolster-area-senator-launches-final-push-to-reauthorize-program-and-add-schoharie-county | SCHUMER REVEALS: AFTER MONTHS OF ADVOCACY, SCHOHARIE COUNTY POISED TO BE ADDED TO NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION, OPENING UP MILLIONS IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO BOLSTER AREA; SENATOR LAUNCHES FINAL... | 2024-12-06 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | New NBRC Bill Schumer Is Leading Would Make Schoharie Eligible For Fed Program That Has Delivered Millions For Upstate NY To Build Infrastructure, Invest In Workforce, New Businesses, Childcare and Healthcare, & More Senator Has Delivered BIG For Schoharie County in Recent Month – Securing Fed $$ To Replace Vital Bridge, Improve High-Speed Internet Access & Support Firefighters – Says Adding Them To NBRC Can Supercharge Fed Funding Further Schumer: We Secured Critical Fed Resources For Schoharie This Year & I Will Keep Fighting For More! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced, after months of advocacy, he has successfully gotten Schoharie County added to the Senate legislation reauthorizing the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). The NBRC delivers millions to eligible New York counties every year. Schumer said he is now launching his push to pass this bill, which would unlock federal funding for Schoharie County to address critical needs across the region, including building infrastructure, investing in workforce training, childcare and healthcare, supporting new and existing businesses, and more. “The Northern Border Regional Commission has provided millions for economic opportunities for rural communities in Upstate New York for years, and after months of work I’m excited to share Schoharie County is poised to be added thanks to the reauthorization that I’m leading. This would be a huge shot in the arm for Schoharie, unlocking millions in federal funding opportunities for addressing childcare and healthcare needs, boosting infrastructure projects, supporting workforce training, helping to launch and retain businesses, and more,” said Senator Schumer. “The NBRC has been wildly successful for expanding investment in communities across Upstate NY, and I’m fighting tooth and nail to reauthorize the program and open up millions in federal funding to grow the regional economy in Schoharie County.” From 2010-2024, the NBRC has invested in over 78 projects, totaling more than $48 mi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-reveals-with-critical-fed-program-for-mohawk-valley-dairy-farmers-in-limbo-senator-launches-push-to-ensure-we-dont-go-over-the-dairy-cliff-and-protect-critical-monthly-payments-for-dairy-farmers-in-herkimer-county-the-mohawk-valley-and-across-upstate-ny | SCHUMER REVEALS: WITH CRITICAL FED PROGRAM FOR MOHAWK VALLEY DAIRY FARMERS IN LIMBO, SENATOR LAUNCHES PUSH TO ENSURE WE DON’T GO OVER THE “DAIRY CLIFF” AND PROTECT CRITICAL MONTHLY PAYMENTS FOR DAIRY... | 2024-12-06 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | “Dairy Margin Coverage Program” Schumer Helped Enact Will Expire This Month, Meaning Without Fed Action Monthly Payments To Dairy Farmers – Including In Herkimer County Which Has Over 10,000 Dairy Cows & Is Major Milk Producer – Could Cease Schumer Says Upstate Dairy Farms and Consumers Will Be First Impacted If We “Go Over The Dairy Cliff” – Reverting Back To 1940's-Era Policy, Leading To Severe Supply Chain Disruptions, Increasing Price Of Milk, And Causing Billions In Avoidable Fed Spending Schumer: We Cannot Afford To Let Fed Support For Mohawk Valley Dairies Spoil, Must Extend Vital Fed Dairy Program Standing at Casler Family Farm in Little Falls, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today revealed how the vital Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC) Mohawk Valley dairy farmers rely on is in limbo as the program is set to expire, which could have farmers facing a “dairy cliff,’ – an outcome that could double wallop farmers and consumers. Schumer explained the DMC, which offers monthly price support payments from the feds to dairy farmers, will end this month and if no action is taken would lead to less support for our farmers, severe supply chain disruptions, and an increase in the price of milk. Schumer said it is imperative we protect this program to ensure Upstate New York dairy farmers have the support and safety net they need. “Dairy is the lifeblood of Herkimer County agriculture with over 10,000 dairy cows producing over 70% of the county’s agricultural sales dollars. But by the end of this year many of our Mohawk Valley dairy farms could be looking over a ‘dairy cliff’ that threatens lifeline payments, puts the industry in limbo, and increases the price of milk,” said Senator Schumer. “The Dairy Margin Coverage Program is essential to support our farmers, like Casler Family Farm, and to keep the best quality milk made from New York farms flowing to families across America. I helped enact the Dairy Margin Coverage Program in the 2018 Farm Bill and it is imperative we extend it before it ex… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ocasio-cortez-markey-stansbury-urge-biden-administration-deliver-key-climate | Ocasio-Cortez, Markey, Stansbury Urge Biden Administration to Deliver on Key Climate Priorities | 2024-12-05 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | O000172 | ocasio-cortez.house.gov | ocasio-cortez | https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - In a show of continued commitment to addressing the climate crisis, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) sent a letter to President Biden urging the administration to continue delivering on its key climate priorities. In the letter, the lawmakers also urge the administration to continue its efforts to swiftly disburse key Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds for climate and clean energy programs and champion efforts to protect communities from dangerous and unnecessary fossil fuel projects. Members highlighted the importance of the release of necessary guidance for climate and clean energy tax credits and other programs that provide continuity and certainty for stakeholders and details how members will continue to fight to protect working-class Americans from climate change, pollution, and high energy costs through collaboration in the coming years. The lawmakers wrote, “At a time of great uncertainty and threats to so many integral parts of American life and liberties, we are united in our determination to protect working-class Americans from climate change, pollution, and high energy costs. If faced with obstruction, denial, or delay from those who should lead us into a safe and livable future, we will collaborate between chambers of Congress, with state and local leaders, with labor unions, with innovators in the private sector, and with international partners. “And after fighting for and winning so many historic climate solutions, we will continue to celebrate and protect the many ways in which climate action already makes our communities better places to live, work, and grow up—from building greener, safer streets to lowering energy bills,” they continued. Since its passage, the IRA has created over 330,000 new jobs and $370 billion in climate and clean energy investments. It has also delivered tangible savings for Americans, including $8.4 billion in taxpayer benefi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-kennedy-announce-23-million-for-erie-county-to-supercharge-its-battery-recycling-program-via-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-and-jobs-law | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, KENNEDY ANNOUNCE $2.3+ MILLION FOR ERIE COUNTY TO SUPERCHARGE ITS BATTERY RECYCLING PROGRAM VIA THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE & JOBS LAW | 2024-12-05 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Funding Will Support Erie County’s Efforts To Collect 1 Million Pounds Of Batteries, Keeping Them Out Of Landfills, Which Risks Community Safety & Pollutes The Environment – Instead Recycling Them Into New Rechargeable Batteries Schumer, Gillibrand, Kennedy: Our Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Is Helping Power A Cleaner Future For Erie County U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Congressman Tim Kennedy today announced $2,375,262 in federal funding for Erie County to bolster its battery recycling program to collect and repurpose old batteries, keeping them out of landfills and turning them into new, rechargeable batteries. The federal funding comes from the U.S. Department of Energy’s State and Local Battery Recycling Program, which is funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law that Schumer led to passage in the Senate. “I’m proud to deliver $2.3+ million for Erie County to supercharge its battery recycling program,” said Senator Schumer. “Thanks to this new investment from our Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, Erie County will lead the charge to collect old batteries and recycle them into new, rechargeable batteries. When batteries from everyday electronics end up in landfills it pollutes our environment and risks public safety, but this will boost Erie County to turn these old batteries into something new. America can’t keep relying on batteries made overseas, and plans like Erie County’s will strengthen our domestic battery supply chain, while helping power a cleaner future for all.” “Improperly disposed batteries typically end up in landfills, where they take years to decompose and often release harmful chemicals into the environment,” said Senator Gillibrand. “By creating a collection system for all types of batteries and educating the public about the importance of proper battery disposal, the BEAR Program will help keep rechargeable batteries out of Erie County landfills and recycling facilities, reducing risks to sanitation work… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/rep-yvette-d-clarke-elected-chairwoman-of-the-congressional-black-caucus/ | REP. YVETTE D. CLARKE ELECTED CHAIRWOMAN OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS | 2024-12-04 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 4, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) announced that she was elected to serve as the 29th Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). Clarke will be sworn in as Chair when the new session of Congress begins in January. She has been elected to a two-year term, allowing her to serve throughout the 119th Congress. Clarke recently served as First Vice Chair during the 118th Congress, focusing on laws targeting disparities harming underserved communities by working alongside Caucus members on democracy and civic participation, education, environmental justice, the future of work, healthcare, housing, and public safety. The Congresswoman issued the following statement after her election: “I want to thank my peers for electing me to serve as Chair. In my capacity as Chair, I will ensure that our Caucus’ goals are accomplished by focusing on voting rights, education, criminal justice reform, women’s rights, healthcare equity, and economic equality. We must be attentive in completing our purpose of addressing and enacting policy to uplift our community and keep our promises. Since its formation in 1971, the CBC has constantly pursued its mission of supporting and enforcing laws that protect and enrich the Black community. The CBC will have a record 62 members in both the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives during the 119th Congress. And for the first time in history, two Black women will serve together in the Senate — elevating our position in Congress to combat blatant racism and policies intentionally overlooking more diverse and minority communities — proving our diversity is our strength, and our unity is our power,” said Chairwoman Clarke. “In our pursuit to push legislation and funding — seeking bipartisanship in issue areas that would benefit African Americans — we must become more aggressive in our attempt to support Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as Mi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-calls-any-end-year-disaster-relief-funding-package | Congressman Dan Goldman Calls for Any End-of-Year Disaster Relief Funding Package to Include Housing Assistance for Disaster Survivors | 2024-12-04 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Daniel S. Goldman | G000599 | goldman.house.gov | goldman | https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The ‘Housing Victims of Major Disasters Act’ Eliminates Barriers that Survivors of Natural Disasters Face When Seeking Housing Assistance More Than 2.5 Million Americans Displaced by Weather-Related Disasters in 2023 Read the Letter Here Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and 13 of his House colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to Congressional leadership calling for any end-of-year emergency disaster funding package to include H.R. 5324, ‘The Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act.’ This legislation would provide a lifeline to disaster survivors nationwide by ensuring that housing assistance is equitable and accessible, particularly for the hardest-hit communities. “In 2023 alone, an estimated 2.5 million Americans were displaced by weather-related disasters. More than one-third of these individuals experienced food shortages in the first month of displacement, over half encountered fraud attempts, and more than a third were displaced for longer than a month. The U.S. faced 28 billion-dollar-plus disasters last year, yet our disaster response system is piecemeal, leaving far too many vulnerable families without reliable help,” the Members wrote. Communities along the Gulf Coast are experiencing intensified storms that displace thousands, destabilize housing, and drive vulnerable families into homelessness. Additionally, temporary housing support from FEMA has been insufficient, often expiring after six months. “This bill addresses a truly bipartisan issue that affects Americans in red and blue states alike, especially across the Gulf Coast, which continues to suffer from an unprecedented wave of destructive natural disasters,” the Members wrote. In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Maria, FEMA initially denied nearly 60% of Puerto Rican applications under the Individuals and Households Program (IHP) due to a lack of formal title documentation despite longstanding residency. In response, FEMA revised its policy in 2021 to accept alternati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-elected-chair-congressional-asian-pacific-american-caucus-capac | MENG ELECTED AS CHAIR OF CONGRESSIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN CAUCUS (CAPAC) | 2024-12-04 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) unanimously elected U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) to serve as Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) for the 119th Congress. “It is an honor to be elected to serve as Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) in the 119th session of Congress,” said Congresswoman Meng. “CAPAC was created to ensure that the voice of our nation’s growing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community is not only heard, but strongly represented at the federal level. Throughout my time in Congress, I have championed the AANHPI community through various roles. I am grateful to my colleagues for electing me three consecutive times to serve as First Vice Chair. I have proudly helped shape the priorities and messaging of our caucus through the first Trump Administration, a global pandemic, and rise in anti-Asian hate and violence. I was also proud to partner with the historic Biden-Harris Administration to improve the lives of Asian Americans over the last four years, from combatting hate to lowering healthcare costs and supporting small businesses. I look forward to strengthening and growing the caucus, serving our diverse members, and fighting for policies that empower AANHPI communities across the country. I would like to thank Congresswoman Judy Chu for her leadership over the last fourteen years. Her legacy and vision will inspire our work in the 119th Congress and beyond.” CAPAC is made up of Members of Congress of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander descent and members who have a strong dedication to promoting the well-being of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. As Chair, Rep. Meng will continue to advocate for the needs and concerns of the community, guide policy strategy and messaging, and serve as the leading voice in the House Democratic Caucus on issues impacting the AANHPI community. The 119th Congress will begin in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4292 | Tonko Secures $100 Million Investment for Mohawk River in Must-Pass Legislation | 2024-12-04 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today cheered the allocation of $100,000,000 to support water and wastewater infrastructure for the Mohawk River and tributaries under the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The federal investment for the vicinity of the Mohawk River and tributaries includes funding for stormwater management, surface water resource protection, environmental restoration, and related infrastructure. The Senate and House came to a final agreement today on the sweeping water infrastructure legislation that delivers funding to address drought and flood risks, protect ecosystems, and improve ports. The WRDA package is expected to advance through Congress later this month. “New York’s Capital Region sits at the junction of the mighty Hudson and Mohawk Rivers and the historic Erie Canalway,” Congressman Tonko said. “These waterways powered our mills and carried goods from the coast to the rest of the nation, and their impact continues to ripple across our country to this day. For years, I’ve pushed hard to secure critical funding for our waterways under WRDA. With the inclusion of our environmental infrastructure provision, we are delivering critically needed measures to improve the Mohawk River’s health and infrastructure, address growing climate and ecological challenges, and more. I look forward to advancing this package in the coming weeks to ensure our historic waterways can be protected and enjoyed for generations to come.” “Riverkeeper is thrilled to see the Mohawk River and Valley receive critical resources in WRDA 2024 thanks to Representatives Tonko, Williams, and Stefanik who partnered on securing a $100 million authorization for critical water infrastructure, ecosystem restoration, and flood resilience projects,” said Riverkeeper Associate Director of Government Affairs Jeremy Cherson. “Their partnership demonstrates that Congress can still deliver for New Yorkers and that clean water, conservation, and job creation are a bipartisan recipe for success. We look fo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/amid-high-food-prices-gillibrand-calls-for-nearly-2-billion-to-fund-nutrition-programs-for-older-americans/ | Amid High Food Prices, Gillibrand Calls For Nearly $2 Billion To Fund Nutrition Programs For Older Americans | 2024-12-04 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to call for $1.842 billion in funding for the Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III-C Nutrition Program, which provides affordable meals to older adults. The funding will help deliver 251 million nutritious meals to 2.2 million older adults facing hunger nationwide, helping meet increasing demand for nutrition programs amid high grocery prices. Senator Gillibrand sent a bicameral letter calling on congressional leadership and appropriators to deliver this funding as part of the FY25 government funding package. “Low-cost meal deliveries are a lifeline for older Americans, especially as food prices remain high,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Nutrition programs help seniors on fixed incomes access nutritious food they might not otherwise be able to afford; ensure that disabled seniors don’t go hungry because they cannot get to the grocery store; and provide homebound seniors with much-needed social interaction. That’s why I’m calling for $1.842 billion to fund these programs, which allow our seniors to stay healthy and age with dignity in their own homes.” Senior nutrition programs help organizations like Meals on Wheels deliver nutritious food directly to seniors in need. They are associated with a variety of positive outcomes, including the reduction of hunger, food insecurity, malnutrition, social isolation, and health care costs. The full text of Senator Gillibrand’s letter to House and Senate appropriators is available here or below: Dear Chair Murray, Vice Chair Collins, and Chairman Cole, and Ranking Member DeLauro: Thank you for the Committee’s bipartisan leadership in providing resources to the Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III-C Nutrition Program. As you consider the FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, we urge you to continue to provide sufficient funding for the OAA Title III-C Nutrition Program. This funding enables the delivery of 251 million nutritious meals annually to 2.2 million … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-confirmation-of-elizabeth-c-coombe-to-serve-on-u-s-district-court-for-the-northern-district-of-new-york/ | Gillibrand Statement On Confirmation Of Elizabeth C. Coombe To Serve On U.S. District Court For The Northern District Of New York | 2024-12-04 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senator Gillibrand applauded the confirmation of Elizabeth C. Coombe to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. Senator Gillibrand recommended Ms. Coombe to President Biden earlier this year and she was nominated in August 2024. “I am honored and grateful that the Senate has confirmed Elizabeth C. Coombe to serve on the United States District for the Northern District of New York,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Ms. Coombe is an exceptional trial lawyer with decades of experience in the U.S. Attorney’s office, and she has extensive experience handling complex criminal, civil, national security and administrative matters. Ms. Coombe will bring a brilliant legal mind to the bench, and I look forward to her tenure. I congratulate her on this well-deserved honor.” Elizabeth C. Coombe has served as the First Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York since 2018. She joined the Office in 2003 and previously served as Chief of its Criminal Division from 2014 to 2018. Earlier in her career, Ms. Coombe served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia from 1998 to 2003; a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division, Commercial Litigation Branch from 1996 to 1997; and a staff attorney in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Enforcement Division from 1994 to 1996. She served as a law clerk for Judge Diana E. Murphy on the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota from 1992 to 1994. Ms. Coombe received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School in 1992 and her B.A., summa cum laude, from Hamilton College in 1989. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-confirmation-of-judge-anthony-brindisi-to-serve-on-u-s-district-court-for-the-northern-district-of-new-york/ | Gillibrand Statement On Confirmation Of Judge Anthony Brindisi To Serve On U.S. District Court For The Northern District Of New York | 2024-12-04 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senator Gillibrand applauded the confirmation of Judge Anthony Brindisi to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. Senator Gillibrand recommended Judge Brindisi to President Biden earlier this year and he was nominated in July 2024. “I am honored and grateful that the Senate has confirmed Judge Brindisi to serve on the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Judge Brindisi is an accomplished and exceptionally qualified attorney with a long and distinguished record of public service. Our legal system will be well served by his sharp legal mind and commitment to fair and equal justice. I congratulate him on this well-deserved honor and look forward to his tenure on the bench.” Judge Anthony J. Brindisi has been a judge on the New York State Court of Claims in Utica, New York since 2022. In addition, Judge Brindisi has been serving as an Acting Supreme Court Justice in Oneida County, New York since the beginning of 2024. Prior to joining the bench, Judge Brindisi was an attorney at Brindisi, Murad & Brindisi Pearlman, LLP in Utica, New York from 2021 to 2022. From 2019 to 2021, Judge Brindisi served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing New York’s 22nd congressional district. Before that, he represented the Utica and Rome region in the New York State Assembly from 2011 to 2018. Before and during his tenure in the New York State Assembly, Judge Brindisi also practiced law at Brindisi, Murad & Brindisi Pearlman, LLP. Judge Brindisi received his J.D. from Albany Law School in 2004 and his B.A. from Siena College in 2000. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-kennedy-deliver-7-million-for-erie-county-to-remove-lead-paint-from-aging-homes-protecting-western-ny-children-and-families-from-risk-of-lead-poisoning | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, KENNEDY DELIVER $7 MILLION FOR ERIE COUNTY TO REMOVE LEAD PAINT FROM AGING HOMES, PROTECTING WESTERN NY CHILDREN & FAMILIES FROM RISK OF LEAD POISONING | 2024-12-04 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Fed $$ Will Help Rid Hundreds Of Homes In The City Of Buffalo & Erie County Of Lead Paint Hazards & Increase Education Initiatives To Protect Families U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Congressman Tim Kennedy announced $7,000,000 in federal funding for Erie County from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program. The lawmakers explained that the funding will be used to address lead-based paint hazards in hundreds of local homes, improving the health of children and families in Buffalo & Erie County. “No amount of toxic lead exposure is safe for the children of Buffalo and Erie County. Today, I am proud to announce we have secured $7 million in federal funding for Erie County to remove lead paint from homes to protect hundreds of our children and the whole community’s public health,” said Senator Schumer. “Lead poisoning is an irreversible, preventable tragedy that robs many families and children of their future. This major federal funding is the shot in the arm that Buffalo and Erie County need to boost lead paint removal and prevention and protect the health and safety of families across Western NY.” “Everyone deserves a home free of potential health risks, yet thousands of New York families are exposed to dangerous lead paint daily. This exposure is especially harmful to children, who are at disproportionate risk for adverse effects,” said Senator Gillibrand. “By providing federal dollars to help fix old homes and preserve affordable housing, this investment will improve the health of New York’s communities by addressing lead-based paint hazards. I’m proud to announce this grant, and I will continue working to keep New Yorkers safe from environmental hazards and housing-related health risks.” “Historic housing and walkable neighborhoods are part of what makes Buffalo such a great place to live, but we need to make sure that our housing is safe for the families that call our city home,” said Con… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases/suozzi-honors-memory-omer-neutra-his-constituent-moving-speech-house-floor | Suozzi Honors the Memory of Omer Neutra, his Constituent, with Moving Speech on House Floor | 2024-12-03 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Thomas R. Suozzi | S001201 | suozzi.house.gov | suozzi | https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC - This evening, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens) delivered a moving one-minute speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives honoring the memory of Omer Neutra, his constituent, whose death was announced by the Israeli military on Monday. Neutra, from Plainview, was initially thought to have been taken alive by Hamas during the terror attack on October 7, 2023 but was, in fact, killed that day. Suozzi’s floor speech can be viewed here. The transcript of Suozzi’s floor speech is below: · Eight years ago, I met a 14-year-old Solomon Schechter School freshman at the local Salute to Israel event at the Sid Jacobson JCC on Long Island. His name was Omer Neutra. When I met Omer’s parents, Ronen and Orna Neutra, in December 2023, they described Omer as a “likable” “big, goofy kid,” who excelled in sports, and who other kids liked to be around. After graduating from Solomon Schechter School, Omer, whose grandparents were Holocaust survivors, decided that before going to Binghamton University, he would join the Israel Defense Forces. Instead of just staying for a year, he worked his way up to become a tank commander. · On October 7th, 2023, Omer was a victim of the surprise attack by the Hamas terrorists. · For 420 days, Omer’s parents, and his brother Daniel, have done everything they can, with the love and support of hundreds of thousands of others, to free their son from captivity. Every day, they soldiered on through alternating deep sorrow and brief bursts of hopefulness. They went from crushing anxiety to steely determination… · Yesterday morning, we learned that this young man, this bright light, this courageous idealist, … made the ultimate sacrifice. Omer has not been alive for the past 422 days. He was murdered on October 7th. · Now all of his family’s alternating emotions have been replaced with deep grief. We who know them, grieve with them. We thank God for the gift of his life. We pray for the Neutras. And tonight, we rededicate ourselves to Omer’s just cause.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-joined-house-democratic-leader-hakeem-jeffries-on-bipartisan-congressional-delegation-to-barbados/ | CLARKE JOINED HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADER HAKEEM JEFFRIES ON BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO BARBADOS | 2024-12-02 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 2, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement: “I was honored to join the bipartisan Congressional delegation to Barbados over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. As a daughter to Jamaican immigrants and representative of a large Caribbean-American population within my district, I am committed to fostering and enhancing the vital economic partnership between the United States and the Caribbean. “During our visit, we met with government officials and regional representatives to discuss ways to advance our respective security, economic, and climate goals. I was immensely grateful for the opportunity to commemorate the 58th anniversary of Barbados’ independence, and to celebrate the 100th birthday of my predecessor and proud Barbadian-American, the Honorable Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. “In order to achieve equitable economic growth and development across the region, we must build upon the work of the Biden-Harris Administration and continue to implement policy that strengthens our relationships with America’s allies in the Caribbean.” The Members of the delegation were: Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08), Democratic Leader, U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY-9), Member, Committee on Energy and Commerce; Member, Committee on Homeland Security Rep. Stacey E. Plaskett (D-Virgin Islands), Member, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Rep. Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-American Samoa), Vice-Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs; Member, Natural Resources Committee; Member, Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA-43), Ranking Member, Committee on Financial Services Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY-5), Ranking Member, Foreign Affairs Committee; Member, Committee on Financial Services Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), Ranking Member, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Committee on Appropriations; Me… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases/suozzi-statement-announcement-death-omer-neutra | Suozzi Statement on the Announcement of the Death of Omer Neutra | 2024-12-02 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Thomas R. Suozzi | S001201 | suozzi.house.gov | suozzi | https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Glen Cove, NY - Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens) issued the following statement in response to the Israeli military's announcement that Omer Neutra, from Plainview, who was initially thought to have been taken alive by Hamas during the terror attack on October 7, 2023, was, in fact, killed that day. “Sadly, it was confirmed this morning that Omer Neutra of Plainview was killed on October 7th, 2023. My heartfelt condolences to my friends Ronen and Orna and Omer’s brother Daniel. This family has soldiered on through alternating deep sorrow and hopefulness, crushing anxiety and steely determination… now they must face the deep grief of the loss of their son and brother. I have prayed for Omer and his family, and I ask all of you to join me in holding the Neutra family close as they seek to find peace and meaning in this tragedy.” The New York native from Plainview, Long Island, Omer Neutra was presumed to be one of 251 hostages taken during the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. On Monday, December 2, 2024, the Israeli military announced that Omer Neutra had, in fact, been killed on October 7, 2023. Another 1,200 men, women, and children were killed in the attacks that day. Neutra moved to Israel when he was 18 to join the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during a gap year, his parents, Orna and Ronen, said in a video shared by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). A member of the IDF’s tank brigade, he was protecting a village on Israel’s southern border on the day of the attacks. Neutra graduated from the Schechter School of Long Island in Williston Park. An avid athlete, he captained the basketball, volleyball, and soccer teams and led his youth group, USY. In December 2023, in Tel Aviv, Suozzi met with Omer's parents, constituents Ronen and Orna Neutra from Plainview. Ronen and Orna Neutra were Suozzi's guests at President Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-the-death-of-omer-neutra/ | Gillibrand Statement On The Death Of Omer Neutra | 2024-12-02 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the confirmation of Omer Neutra’s death on October 7th: “Today, New York mourns the loss of one of our own. The grandson of Holocaust survivors, Omer Neutra was a Long Island native who loved the New York Knicks. He loved Israel and felt a duty to serve, deferring his acceptance to Binghamton University to spend a gap year in Israel before he joined the IDF. On October 7th, he fiercely defended the communities near the Gaza border when Hamas terrorists attacked. For over a year, his parents lived in hope that their son was still alive. But today, their worst fears were confirmed. My heart breaks for them and their entire family as they face this unbearable loss. But I am also filled with pride in the life that Omer lived. His heroism and sacrifice will never be forgotten, and I will not rest until his body is returned home. May his memory be a blessing.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-standing-at-penn-yan-farm-after-toxic-algae-blooms-ravaged-finger-lakes-end-of-summer-season-launches-two-pronged-push-to-increase-fed_to-help-farmers-and-community-keep-upstate-nys-lakes--waters-clean | SCHUMER, STANDING AT PENN YAN FARM AFTER TOXIC ALGAE BLOOMS RAVAGED FINGER LAKES END OF SUMMER SEASON, LAUNCHES TWO-PRONGED PUSH TO INCREASE FED $$ TO HELP FARMERS & COMMUNITY KEEP UPSTATE NY’S LAKES... | 2024-11-11 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Finger Lakes Saw Record Harmful Algal Blooms At The End Of Summer & Into Fall, More Than Anywhere Else In NYS Potentially Threatening Drinking Water, Environment, And Region’s Robust Tourism Economy Schumer Says Fed Resources Are Key To Making Sure We Can Mitigate HABs And Will Launch His Push To Surge Funding To Fed Program That Helps Local Farmers Get Paid To Help Prevent These Outbreaks & Great Lakes Initiative That Is Vital To Keeping Our Upstate Waters Clean Schumer: We Can’t Have The Finger Lakes Swimming With Toxic Algae, It’s Time For Feds To Invest Now To Prevent Another Outbreak! Standing at the Henderson Family Farm in Penn Yan, after the Finger Lakes region was ravaged by one of the worst toxic algae blooms seasons at the end of summer and into the fall, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer launched his two-pronged plan to boost federal funding for farmers and communities to combat harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the Finger Lakes region. First, Schumer wants to boost funding for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which provides direct financial assistance to farmers looking to protect waterways and prevent runoff that leads to HABs, which has helped support local farms like those in Penn Yan. Second, Schumer highlighted the importance of reauthorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and increasing support in it for programs to combat HABs to protect Upstate NY’s waterways. “At the end of this summer tourism season the Finger Lakes saw some of the worst toxic algae blooms in recent memory. We can’t have our waterways swimming with harmful algae, hurting our local economies, closing our beaches, stopping fishing and putting community health at risk,” said Senator Schumer. “The feds need to step up to provide additional support to make sure our beautiful Upstate lakes stay safe and algae free. That’s why I’m launching my two-pronged push to keep our waters clean. Boosting programs like EQIP is a win-win supporting our local farmers who know how to care for the lan… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-with-major-new-manufacturers-coming-to-cny-we-need-to-get-aging-rail-infrastructure-back-on-track-standing-at-the-old-susquehanna-train-station-schumer-delivers-major_to-modernize-cortland-syracuse-freight-rail-corridor | SCHUMER: WITH MAJOR NEW MANUFACTURERS COMING TO CNY WE NEED TO GET AGING RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE BACK ON TRACK; STANDING AT THE OLD SUSQUEHANNA TRAIN STATION, SCHUMER DELIVERS MAJOR $$ TO MODERNIZE... | 2024-11-11 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | The NYSW Main Line Connecting Cortland & Onondaga Counties Is A Vital Corridor For Freight Rail Needed For Central NY Industry & Manufacturing – And Is Expected To Become Even More Critical With Major Projects Like Micron On The Horizon - But Early 1900s Infrastructure Has Limited Load Sizes And Sustainability Of Line Schumer Recently Secured Millions In New Fed $$ For The Final Piece Of The Puzzle, Allowing NYSW To Complete Final Phase Of Upgrades To Increase Capacity, Reliability, Safety, & More In CNY – Bringing The Total Federal Investment Above $10 Million Schumer: We Need To Keep Central NY Moving Full Steam Ahead For Next Chapter! Standing at the Old Susquehanna Train Station in Cortland County, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced $3,961,750 in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law to complete a major modernization project for New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway’s (NYSW) Main Line stretching between Cortland and Onondaga Counties. Schumer said the funding will help replace miles of near century old rail to increase safety, reliability, capacity, and sustainability, all of which are critical for major economic development in Central NY. “The feds just greenlit the third and final phase of a major rail modernization project for the NYSW railway’s corridor between Cortland and Syracuse. Many of the rail tracks are old – dating back to the early 1900s – and in need of major repair, which is why I’m proud to deliver almost $4 million from my Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law to increase the railway’s safety and capacity, to help ensure major manufacturing projects like Micron’s historic $100+ billion investment and many more can have access to the modern freight rail infrastructure they need,” said Senator Schumer. “We need to keep Central NY moving full steam ahead to its next chapter and this funding will help finally get our freight rail infrastructure back on the right track. This not only boosts our industry and makes sure it stays connected to the na… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-biden-administrations-nomination-of-tali-farhadian-weinstein-to-united-states-district-court-for-the-southern-district-of-new-york/ | Gillibrand Statement On Biden Administration’s Nomination Of Tali Farhadian Weinstein To United States District Court For The Southern District Of New York | 2024-11-09 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement on Tali Farhadian Weinstein’s nomination to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York: “Tali Farhadian Weinstein is exceptionally well-qualified to serve on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. From clerking for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor on the Supreme Court and Judge Merrick Garland on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to serving as a federal prosecutor and counsel to the U.S. attorney general, Farhadian Weinstein has extensive legal experience, an impeccable record and a brilliant legal mind. I am proud that President Biden has nominated her for this judgeship at my recommendation and I look forward to voting for her confirmation in the Senate.” Tali Farhadian Weinstein has been Of Counsel in the New York office of Hecker Fink LLP since 2022. Earlier, she served as General Counsel of the Office of the District Attorney for Kings County, New York from 2018 to 2020. From 2011 to 2017, Ms. Farhadian Weinstein served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. She joined that office after serving as Counsel to the Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice from 2009 to 2010. She worked as an associate at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York from 2006 to 2007. Ms. Farhadian Weinstein has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at New York University School of Law and Columbia Law School. She began her legal career as a law clerk for Judge Merrick B. Garland at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit from 2003 to 2004 and then for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor at the U.S. Supreme Court for two consecutive terms, from 2004 to 2006. Ms. Farhadian Weinstein received her J.D. from Yale Law School in 2003, her M.Phil from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar in 1999, and her B.A. from Yale University in 1997. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:02:12Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-issues-statement-on-racist-text-messages-following-the-2024-election/ | CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON RACIST TEXT MESSAGES FOLLOWING THE 2024 ELECTION | 2024-11-08 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 8, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement regarding racist text messages sent to Black Americans nationwide in recent days: “It has been just over two days since we received the results of the 2024 Presidential Election, and now we have witnessed vile text messages sent en masse to primarily Black youths all across our country. “I am outraged by this attack. For countless Black Americans to be bombarded with threatening and dehumanizing text messages is not only a grave danger to young people at this vulnerable moment for our nation, but an affront and insult to our common humanity. Within our traditional and new media spaces, in our communities, and even in our government, hate continues to be emboldened to a disturbing degree. “We must not stand idly by as racism and bigotry become even more pervasive and further normalized in America. I urge a full investigation into the source of these despicable messages and call for the perpetrators of this hateful scheme to be held accountable for their actions.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-dan-goldman-results-2024-presidential-election | Statement from Congressman Dan Goldman on the Results of the 2024 Presidential Election | 2024-11-08 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Daniel S. Goldman | G000599 | goldman.house.gov | goldman | https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | New York, NY - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today issued the following statement on the results of the 2024 Presidential Election. “Donald Trump won the election to be our 47th President and every American must accept that result, even though it is not the outcome many of us worked so hard for. Our democracy depends on our adherence to the rule of law and the peaceful transfer of power; that sacrosanct principle applies equally when we lose. “I am grateful to Vice President Harris and Governor Walz for centering their patriotic campaign of optimism around our Party’s commitment to lift up every American, regardless of background, and ensure that the American Dream is accessible to all. “These are uncertain times. We now face the prospect of authoritarian leadership that threatens to strip Americans of their individual freedoms and fundamental rights, destabilize democracy around the globe, exact revenge and retribution against dissent, and compromise our right to vote in free and fair elections. America has chosen Donald Trump to lead this nation but not to indulge his darkest instincts or undermine the foundations of our democracy and the rule of law. “While the Democratic Party must engage in deep introspection about the disappointing results from Tuesday, it is incumbent upon all of us—Democrats and Republicans alike—to preserve and protect our democratic institutions and ideals. “As Democrats, we will always seek common ground to solve the problems facing the American people, but we must not—and will not—compromise our values or the core foundations of what makes the United States of America the greatest nation on Earth. “Our resolve must remain unbroken.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-awards-federal-funding-american-legion-forest-hills | MENG AWARDS FEDERAL FUNDING TO AMERICAN LEGION IN FOREST HILLS | 2024-11-08 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | QUEENS, NY – As Queens prepares to mark Veterans Day this Monday, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), New York’s senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced today that she awarded $300,000 to the American Legion Continental Post #1424 in Forest Hills. For more than 60 years, the facility located at 107-15 Metropolitan Avenue has provided services and support to veterans in Forest Hills and the surrounding neighborhoods, and it serves as a place for local veterans and their families to gather. It has also hosted many local community events, nonprofit organizations and charitable fundraisers. In addition, Post #1424 has served as a staging ground and ceremony site for the annual Forest Hills Memorial Day Parade. The money that Meng secured will help the Forest Hills American Legion make needed repairs and upgrades to its building. These renovations include fixing warped floors, exposed wiring, cracked walls and ceilings and improving access to its kitchen and bathroom for those with disabilities. “The American Legion Continental Post #1424 in Forest Hills has done tremendous work for local veterans and the community,” said Congresswoman Meng. “Its members deserve a location that is up to date and in a state of good repair, and this federal funding that I fought to obtain will ensure that this building receives the upgrades and renovations it deserves. We can never thank our veterans enough for the sacrifices they have made to our nation. We need to always be there for them, and that is why assisting veterans has constantly been a top priority of mine. I look forward to these repairs helping to better serve area veterans and the community.” “The veterans of Post #1424 are truly grateful to Congresswoman Meng for providing this critical funding,” said Michael Arcati, the Commander of American Legion Continental Post #1424. “The funds will greatly improve our space and allow it to continue to serve as a haven for local veterans and community service space for the next generation.” The Forest Hills… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-the-antisemitic-attack-in-amsterdam/ | Gillibrand Statement On The Antisemitic Attack In Amsterdam | 2024-11-08 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement on the antisemitic attack in Amsterdam: “The barbaric antisemitic attack in Amsterdam is utterly despicable and I condemn it in the strongest terms. As antisemitism rises across the globe, we all must denounce these horrific attacks and act to hold perpetrators of such violence accountable. The Dutch authorities must do more to protect the Jewish community, as should all of our partners and allies with sizable Jewish populations. I stand shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish people in this terrible moment and my support is ironclad.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:02:12Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-32-million-chips-award-for-corning-incs-canton-plant-creating-300-new-good-paying-jobs-sparking-major-315m-expansion-to-increase-production-of-specialized-glass-for-the-semiconductor-industry | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES $32 MILLION CHIPS AWARD FOR CORNING INC.’S CANTON PLANT CREATING 300+ NEW, GOOD-PAYING JOBS; SPARKING MAJOR $315M EXPANSION TO INCREASE PRODUCTION OF SPECIALIZED GLASS FOR THE... | 2024-11-08 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Corning Incorporated’s North Country Facility Is The Only One In The Country That Manufactures Specialized Glass Critical To The Chip Industry – Used In Some Of The Most Advanced Machinery In The World; New Award Will Expand Production And Supercharge The Workforce Adding Up To 130 Manufacturing Jobs And 175 Construction Jobs To Strengthen This Vital Supply Chain For America Schumer, Author & Champion Of The Bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law, Personally Visited The Canton Facility After He Passed The Bill Saying It Would Help Them Grow, And Called Commerce Secretary To Advocate For The Importance Of This Facility To The Nation’s Chip Supply Chain Schumer: My CHIPS Law Is Bringing JOBS And Manufacturing Back To The North Country – And Making Sure This Critical Technology Is Made In The USA After visiting Canton following the passage of his bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law and promising it would supercharge the demand for Corning’s critical technology and deliver big for the North Country, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced Corning Incorporated has reached an up to $32 million preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce to increase production at their Canton facility of specialized glass vital for the semiconductor industry. Schumer said this expansion, which will help strengthen this vital supply chain for America’s national security, is expected to create up to 130 new, good-paying manufacturing jobs, including new union jobs, and over 175 union construction jobs. “I am proud to announce $32 million from my bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law will go to the always innovative and cutting-edge Corning Incorporated in Canton, NY to boost their highly specialized glass critical to the semiconductor supply chain. This award will create hundreds of new, good-paying jobs, supporting our local unions and growing manufacturing right here in the North Country. The glass needed for our semiconductor supply chain should be built in Canton, not China, and toda… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-issues-statement-on-her-re-election-to-congress/ | CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON HER RE-ELECTION TO CONGRESS | 2024-11-06 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement: “Thank you to the good and decent people of New York’s 9th District for entrusting me to another term representing you in Congress. I have devoted my life to public service for the families of Brooklyn, and I consider myself incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to fight for you – addressing the issues closest to your hearts, and delivering the futures you deserve. “This community has been my home since the day I was born. Over my lifetime, we’ve witnessed great change take root. From the era of Shirley Chisholm to the days of Major R. Owens, we’ve met new neighbors with bold new ideas, and we have confronted and overcome countless hurdles. And, over the years, we have held fast to Brooklyn’s immovable identity. “It has been a true privilege to serve you, and I look forward to my 10th term as your representative. Together, we will continue to advance our progressive agenda and serve as a bulwark against oppressive actions and regressive ideologies – fulfilling the highest ideals of all those who built this borough into the special and diverse community it is today.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-donald-trump-and-speaker-johnson-defend-democracy | CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE TO DONALD TRUMP AND SPEAKER JOHNSON: “DEFEND DEMOCRACY BY HONORING ELECTION RESULTS” | 2024-11-04 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Joseph D. Morelle | M001206 | morelle.house.gov | morelle | https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (Rochester, N.Y.)—With Election Day approaching, Congressman Joe Morelle, Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee, is calling on Speaker Mike Johnson—who has repeatedly denied the results of the 2020 election and raised questions about accepting the 2024 results—to uphold his responsibility to democracy by committing to honor the results of Tuesday’s election. As threats to election integrity grow, Morelle underscores the vital importance of respecting voters' decisions and safeguarding the democratic process. "At a time when Republicans have placed our electoral system under attack, it’s crucial that our leaders demonstrate an unwavering commitment to democracy," saidCongressman Joe Morelle. "I urge Speaker Johnson to break with the former President and respect the will of the people by joining with me in defending our democratic values by standing behind the election results." As a key voice on election integrity in Congress, Morelle remains dedicated to ensuring that the foundations of our democracy remain strong. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-and-sbs-commissioner-gross-visit-queens-restaurants-increase | MENG AND SBS COMMISSIONER GROSS VISIT QUEENS RESTAURANTS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF FREE OUTDOOR DINING SETUPS; PROGRAM PAID FOR WITH $2 MILLION THAT MENG BROUGHT BACK FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. | 2024-11-03 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) and New York City Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Dynishal Gross visited restaurants in Elmhurst, Queens to continue spreading the word about free outdoor dining setups that are available through federal funding that the Congresswoman secured. Under the "Dining Out in District 6" program, 60 Queens restaurants are eligible to receive new code-compliant, no-cost outdoor dining setups paid for with $2 million that Meng obtained in last year’s government spending package. The initiative is administered by SBS and the New York City Department of Transportation, and several local restaurants have already received funding since the Congresswoman and city officials unveiled the program in Jackson Heights this past June. But money is still available for many more establishments. Also joining Meng and Gross in visiting the restaurants was Tom Grech, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Queens Chamber of Commerce. "Restaurants continue to be crucial to Queens, helping to serve as the engine of our borough’s economy, and as the daughter of former restaurant owners in the area, I know firsthand the important role they play in our communities,” said Congresswoman Meng. “I am proud to have secured these funds to help restaurants succeed while providing the public with the experience of dining al fresco. I continue to encourage restaurants in my congressional district to take advantage of this free money that I brought back from the nation’s capital, and I’m excited to continue making additional eating and drinking establishments aware of it. Thank you to Commissioner Gross for partnering with me on this effort, and going door-to-door with me and our teams to inform restaurant owners about this critical program.” "The 'Dining Out in District 6' program contributes to equity of opportunity in Queens by helping local restaurants, many owned by immigrant New Yorkers, expand their service options," said Commissioner Gross. "Thanks to Congresswoman Meng’s suppo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-honors-local-vietnam-veterans-5 | CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE HONORS LOCAL VIETNAM VETERANS | 2024-11-01 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Joseph D. Morelle | M001206 | morelle.house.gov | morelle | https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized local Vietnam Veterans by presenting them with the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin in honor of their service. “As we approach Veterans Day, I have the extraordinary privilege of presenting local veterans of the Vietnam War with lapel pins as a lasting memento of our country’s enduring gratitude,” said Congressman Morelle. “Our Vietnam Veterans weren’t always treated properly, and in the decades since we have tried to right that wrong. I hope that these pins serve as a constant reminder to our selfless veterans that we will never forget their service, sacrifice, and heroism.” Congressman Morelle is a member of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration—a national 50th anniversary commemoration, authorized by Congress. The Vietnam War Commemoration lapel pins are awarded to veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces any time during the period of November 1, 1995, to May 15, 1975. Today’s honorees are: Ralph Delisanti, U.S. Marine Corp Joseph Merino, U.S. Marine Corp Art Paliani, U.S. Marine Corp Victor Poleshuck, U.S. Air Force Craig Weise, U.S. Army Robert Whiteside, U.S. Navy ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-adriano-espaillat-announces-congressional-nominations-us | Representative Adriano Espaillat Announces Congressional Nominations to U.S. Military Service Academies for District Students | 2024-10-31 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | House | NY | Adriano Espaillat | E000297 | espaillat.house.gov | espaillat | https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | “This is an incredible opportunity for students in my district who have expressed an interest in joining our nation’s Armed Forces, and I have been proud nominate several seniors from my district to receive appointments to attend our U.S. Service Academies,” said Rep. Espaillat. “They are the next generation of military leaders, and it is an honor to play a role in helping these young talented individuals attend our nation’s prestigious service academies to help further their leadership, achievement, and commitment to the service of our nation. I encourage eligible high school seniors in my district to submit applications to be considered for placement to attend any of the U.S. Service Academies for the opportunity to serve in our nation's Armed Forces in the future." Members of Congress can nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. To request a Military Academy Nomination, please complete the form at Espaillat.house.gov for consideration. The deadline for 2024-2025 applications is Friday, December 13th. # # # Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fourth term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-pushes-coverage-life-saving-breast-cancer-screenings | Congressman Dan Goldman Pushes Coverage for Life-Saving Breast Cancer Screenings in All Health Insurance Plans | 2024-10-31 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | House | NY | Daniel S. Goldman | G000599 | goldman.house.gov | goldman | https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | ‘Find it Early Act’ Would Require Insurance Providers to Cover Breast Cancer Detection Screenings at No Cost to Patients 99 Percent of Women Who Receive Early Breast Cancer Diagnosis Survive Read the Bill Here Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) in introducing the bipartisan ‘Find it Early Act,’ which would ensure all health insurance plans cover screening and diagnostic breast imaging, including mammograms, ultrasounds, MRI’s, molecular imaging, and other technologies, with no cost-sharing. “For the over 250,000 American women diagnosed with breast cancer each year, new breast cancer detection technology can mean the difference between life or death,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “The earlier a cancer is detected, the easier it is to beat. No one should be forced to pay out-of-pocket for these lifesaving screenings. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I am proud to join this bipartisan effort to improve access and coverage for breast cancer preventative care to save lives and reduce overall medical costs.” When women’s breast density, family history, or other factors require doctors to take additional breast cancer screens, the majority of women are forced to shoulder those costs out of pocket, potentially costing them over $1000. As a result, many women cannot afford screenings and choose to delay or forego additional tests, which can lead to later-stage diagnoses. The ‘Find It Early Act’ would ensure all health insurance plans cover screening, diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds, and MRIs with no out-of-pocket costs. Congressman Goldman is committed to expanding health care access in America. Earlier this month, Congressman Goldman introduced the ‘Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Screening Coverage Act,’ which would create a pathway for Medicare to cover emerging blood-based cancer screenings, which can detect cancer at earlier rates than ever before. In May 2024, G… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/schumer-gillibrand-announce-360-million-in-home-energy-assistance-for-new-york-families-to-lower-heating-costs-this-winter/ | Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $360 Million In Home Energy Assistance For New York Families To Lower Heating Costs This Winter | 2024-10-31 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that New York will receive $360,185,996 in federal funding through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This money will help thousands of low-income households across the state afford their energy bills and make cost-effective repairs to their heating systems this winter. “Everyone in New York should be able to come home to warmth in the winter. I’m proud to deliver $360+ million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding to make sure seniors and families can afford their energy bills and repair their heating systems,” said Senator Schumer. “We all know Upstate winters can be harsh, and in the last year alone, thousands of Upstate households tapped this critical federal program. I’ve pushed to boost federal funding for LIHEAP because I know how important it is to New York’s families and will keep fighting to ensure that New Yorkers have the resources they need to be safe and warm.” “LIHEAP provides much-needed support to New York families for their home energy costs, and I’m proud to have helped secure this $360 million in LIHEAP funding for our state as we head into another winter heating season,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Staying warm and protected from the elements is a basic human right, and I’m committed to ensuring that all New Yorkers have the resources they need to pay their energy bills and stay warm, safe, and healthy through the winter.” Maintaining safe indoor air temperatures is critical, particularly for households that include older adults, individuals with disabilities, and young children. By helping to reduce the costs of home heating and cooling bills, reconnecting energy services that have been disconnected, preventing energy shutoffs, and financing minor energy-related home repairs, LIHEAP helps make sure that all Americans can meet their home energy needs and stay safe in their homes. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:55:29Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-360-million-in-home-energy-assistance-for-new-york-families-to-lower-heating-costs-this-winter | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $360 MILLION IN HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE FOR NEW YORK FAMILIES TO LOWER HEATING COSTS THIS WINTER | 2024-10-31 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that New York will receive $360,185,996 in federal funding through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This money will help thousands of low-income households across the state afford their energy bills and make cost-effective repairs to their heating systems this winter. “Everyone in New York should be able to come home to warmth in the winter. I’m proud to deliver $360+ million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding to make sure seniors and families can afford their energy bills and repair their heating systems,” said Senator Schumer. “We all know Upstate winters can be harsh, and in the last year alone, thousands of Upstate households tapped this critical federal program. I’ve pushed to boost federal funding for LIHEAP because I know how important it is to New York’s families and will keep fighting to ensure that New Yorkers have the resources they need to be safe and warm.” “LIHEAP provides much-needed support to New York families for their home energy costs, and I’m proud to have helped secure this $360 million in LIHEAP funding for our state as we head into another winter heating season,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Staying warm and protected from the elements is a basic human right, and I’m committed to ensuring that all New Yorkers have the resources they need to pay their energy bills and stay warm, safe, and healthy through the winter.” Maintaining safe indoor air temperatures is critical, particularly for households that include older adults, individuals with disabilities, and young children. By helping to reduce the costs of home heating and cooling bills, reconnecting energy services that have been disconnected, preventing energy shutoffs, and financing minor energy-related home repairs, LIHEAP helps make sure that all Americans can meet their home energy needs and stay safe in their homes. Individuals interested in applying for LIHEAP can visit energyhelp.us or?call … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-this-is-it-after-years-of-advocacy-albany-nanotech-selected-as-americas-first-national-semiconductor-technology-center_-created-by-his-chips-and-science-law | SCHUMER: THIS IS IT! AFTER YEARS OF ADVOCACY, ALBANY NANOTECH SELECTED AS AMERICA’S FIRST NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY CENTER - CREATED BY HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW | 2024-10-31 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Lands A Whopping $825 Million Initial Federal Investment And Establishes Albany NanoTech As Fed Headquarters For Semiconductor Research; A Once In A Generation Recognition Making The Capital Region A Chip R&D Center For The Entire World Schumer Created NSTC Program — With Albany As His North Star — And Worked Relentlessly To Secure This Prestigious Investment, Bringing Good-Paying Jobs, New Companies, And Innovation With Most Advanced Machinery In World To Upstate NY Schumer: A Historic Moment. Uncle Sam Just Picked Upstate NY & The Capital Region As THE Place To Develop The Future Of America’s Chip Industry After years of relentless advocacy, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced Albany NanoTech has been selected as America’s first location for the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) supported by an up to $825 million federal investment from Schumer’s bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law. The NSTC is a critical part of Schumer’s and the Biden-Harris Administration’s mission of re-establishing America’s leadership in the semiconductor industry and will bring together industry leaders, researchers from the nation’s top universities, innovators, and entrepreneurs to help give them access to the most advanced chip making machinery in the world and drive the next frontier of innovation. “This is the dawn of a new day for Upstate NY and a turning point in U.S. leadership in semiconductor research. I am proud to announce America’s first major National Semiconductor Technology Center facility will be right here in Albany. This will help ensure advancements in semiconductors that will shape the next century are stamped ‘Made in America’ and not developed and made in places like China,” said Senator Schumer. “Today, Uncle Sam is saying that Albany NanoTech is THE place for developing the next frontier of America’s technological future. I wrote the NSTC in my CHIPS & Science Law with Albany NanoTech as my inspiration, and now that dream is becoming a reality. Today we help usher in Am… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-works-protect-rule-law-presidential-abuses-power | Congressman Dan Goldman Works to Protect the Rule of Law From Presidential Abuses of Power | 2024-10-30 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | House | NY | Daniel S. Goldman | G000599 | goldman.house.gov | goldman | https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congressman Adam Schiff (CA-30) in introducing the ‘Investigative Integrity Protection Act,’ which would prevent a sitting president from dismissing an active criminal prosecution against him or herself, including through coercion of an attorney general by the president or anyone acting on the president’s behalf. “The Rule of Law dictates that no person should be the judge and jury of his own case, yet Donald Trump has promised to throw out the federal criminal cases against him if he becomes President,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “Trump used the power of his office in many ways during his first term, so it is imperative that we codify the guardrails necessary to protect our nation from descending into dictatorship.” Require the Attorney General to submit a sworn statement confirming whether the President or anyone acting at the President’s direction ordered the dismissal. Require any requests to dismiss such prosecutions to be heard by a three-judge court. Only allow the court to grant a dismissal after having considered a number of factors, including whether the Attorney General was appointed with the intent of dismissing any criminal prosecution against the President; Allow the court to impose sanctions if a motion to dismiss is made without good cause; and Require the DOJ Inspector General to immediately report to Congress any findings concluding that a motion to dismiss was brought at the President’s direction. Congressman Goldman remains committed to protecting American democracy from those who wish to undermine and destroy it. Upon becoming a member of Congress, Congressman Goldman was chosen to sit on the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, where he serves as a bulwark against Republican overreach and politicized investigations designed to undermine President Biden and Democrats. As his first bill in Congress, Goldman introduced the ‘Early Voting Act,’ which would require at least a 14-day window of in-pers… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-calls-ninth-circuit-reject-idahos-draconian-abortion | Congressman Dan Goldman Calls on Ninth Circuit to Reject Idaho’s Draconian Abortion Ban, Protect Emergency Medical Care | 2024-10-29 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | House | NY | Daniel S. Goldman | G000599 | goldman.house.gov | goldman | https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Idaho Abortion Ban Would Criminalize Doctors Providing Federally Mandated Emergency Medical Care, Putting Lives of Women at Risk Goldman Signs Amicus Brief Urging Ninth Circuit to Protect Abortion Care Under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) Read the Amicus Brief Here Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate President Pro Tempore Patty Murray (D-WA), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05), and 254 Democratic members of Congress in submitting an amicus brief to the Ninth Circuit Court in Moyle v. United States and Idaho v. United States, two consolidated cases concerning the ‘Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).’ EMTALA is a federal law that requires hospitals that receive Medicare funding to provide necessary “stabilizing treatment” to patients experiencing medical emergencies, which can include abortion care. After the Dobbs decision in 2022, a draconian anti-abortion law in Idaho went into effect that makes it a felony for a doctor to terminate a patient’s pregnancy unless it is “necessary” to prevent the patient’s death. The United States sued the State of Idaho, arguing that the state’s law is preempted by EMTALA in those circumstances in which abortion may not be necessary to prevent imminent death, but still constitutes the necessary stabilizing treatment fora patient’s emergency medical condition. The district court agreed and the decision was challenged up to the Supreme Court level. “In this case, respecting the supremacy of federal law is about more than just protecting our system of government; it is about protecting people’s lives,” the Members wrote. “If this Court allows Idaho’s near-total abortion ban to supersede federal law, pregnant patients in Idaho will continue to be denied appropriate medical treatment, placing them at heightened risk for medical complications and severe adverse health outcomes.” This amicus brief follows an April 20… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-awards-federal-funding-south-asian-council-social-services | MENG AWARDS FEDERAL FUNDING TO SOUTH ASIAN COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL SERVICES IN FLUSHING | 2024-10-29 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), New York’s senior member of the House Appropriations Committee – which funds the federal government's programs and activities – announced today that she awarded $850,000 to the South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS) in Flushing, New York. Founded in 2000, SACSS works to empower and integrate underserved South Asians and other immigrants into the economic and civic life of New York. It seeks to accomplish this goal by offering many types of crucial assistance such as healthcare and public benefits access, job training, English classes, youth leadership, senior citizen support, civic engagement, a legal clinic, food pantry and much more. The money that Meng secured will help the organization purchase an additional building that will allow it to expand its programs and services. This new building will be located at its headquarters at 143-02 45th Avenue. “SACSS does tremendous work in lifting up and empowering the South Asian community, especially new immigrants, and this money will help its team do an even better job in providing resources to those who need them,” said Congresswoman Meng. “I’m proud to continue bringing back critical funding to Queens, and I am excited to obtain this money that will benefit SACSS for many years to come.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-awards-federal-funding-st-francis-preparatory-school-fresh-meadows | MENG AWARDS FEDERAL FUNDING TO ST. FRANCIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL IN FRESH MEADOWS | 2024-10-29 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), New York’s senior member of the House Appropriations Committee – which funds the federal government's programs and activities – announced today that she awarded $150,000 to St. Francis Preparatory School in Fresh Meadows. The funds will allow the school to make additional security improvements to help ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff. The money is allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program which is designed to pay for safety measures that help guard against threats and attacks. “Safety must always be a top priority in our communities, especially at our local schools, and this grant will go a long way towards keeping everybody at St. Francis Preparatory School more secure,” said Congresswoman Meng. “The Nonprofit Security Grant Program is a key initiative to enhance safety, and in Congress, I’m proud to have helped increase funding for it over the years so that this crucial money can make its way to schools and nonprofits in our borough. I look forward to these funds benefiting St. Francis Prep for years to come.” “This grant will have a profound impact on our school’s ability to maintain a safe learning environment, providing our students, staff, teachers and families with peace of mind,” said St. Francis Preparatory Principal Patrick McLaughlin. “With these resources, we are better equipped to implement new safety protocols and security measures that prioritize the protection and comfort of our school community. I thank Congresswoman Meng for her commitment to our school and for recognizing the importance of secure educational spaces. We look forward to continuing our partnership with her to foster a positive and safe environment for all of our SFP students.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-schumer-announce-port-authority-of-ny-nj-to-receive-over-347-million-from-program-gillibrand-helped-create-including-344-million-to-deploy-zero-emission-equipment-and-upgrade-green-ener/ | Gillibrand, Schumer Announce Port Authority Of NY/NJ To Receive Over $347 Million From Program Gillibrand Helped Create, Including $344 Million To Deploy Zero-Emission Equipment And Upgrade Green Energy Infrastructure | 2024-10-29 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) to receive an anticipated $344,138,135 through EPA’s Clean Ports Program for its proposed project, Catalyzing Change: Zero-Emissions NY-NJ Port Projects for a Greener Future. This project will support the installation of zero-emission equipment and promote good-paying and union jobs at the Port of New York and New Jersey. The grant is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, the most substantial climate change and clean energy legislation in history. Senator Gillibrand was an original cosponsor and champion of the standalone legislation (the Climate Smart Ports Act) to create the Clean Ports Program, and she helped secure its enactment as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. According to the EPA, PANYNJ’s proposed project “includes the deployment of electric cargo handling equipment and drayage trucks with supporting charging infrastructure, including through a ZE Equipment for Ports (ZEEP) Voucher Incentive Program and Green Drayage Accelerator (GDA) program. PANYNJ commits to reducing the number of polluting vehicles at the port by scrapping a portion of the existing fleet. The project also includes the installation of vessel shore power infrastructure. As part of this project, PANYNJ will implement a comprehensive community engagement plan and train workers to operate and maintain new equipment and infrastructure.” In addition to the over $344 million grant for the zero-emission technology deployment project, EPA selected PANYNJ to receive $3,000,000 to support a proposed climate and air quality project, which is also through EPA’s Clean Ports Program. “I fought hard to secure $3 billion via the Inflation Reduction Act for the EPA to fund a new program for zero-emission port equipment and to modernize infrastructure as well as climate and air quality planning at ports across the country,” said Senator S… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:55:29Z |
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