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| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-votes-against-democrats-massive-end-year-wish-list-bill | Garbarino Votes Against Democrats' Massive End of Year Wish List Bill | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) voted NO on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2617, Democrats' $1.7 Trillion end of year Omnibus package. Following the vote, Rep. Garbarino released the below statement: “Once again Democrats dropped a 4,000 page bill in the middle of the night which allocates more than a trillion dollars to a litany of partisan policies that the American people don’t support while ignoring critical issues facing our nation. The Omnibus not only fails to address the border crisis at a time when border patrol is being completely overrun by an avalanche of migrants, but instead includes billions for policies that will further encourage illegal immigration and cuts funding for ICE detention facilities needed to process the incoming migrants. This bill not only fails to address our economic crisis at a time when a majority of Americans report living paycheck to paycheck in Joe Biden’s economy, but in fact is sure to increase already record inflation and worsen conditions for families struggling to make ends meet. This bill not only fails to promote American energy production at a time when our reliance of foreign fuel has created serious national security and economic concerns, but actually takes over $2 billion meant to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve with crude oil and allocates it to unrelated Democrat priorities. “Most egregious to me personally was the exclusion of legislation to fully close the funding gap in the World Trade Center Health Program which, if not corrected will soon lead to 9/11 first responders and survivors losing access to health care for 9/11 related illnesses. This is an issue I have worked diligently on over the last two years with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and I am especially grateful to Senator Gillibrand for her efforts to ensure some funds for the program were included in this bill. However, the amount of money allocated is a band aid that will only temporarily delay the inevitable program cuts and prolong the painful… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-leads-bipartisan-group-calling-potus-designate-kenya-combat-zone | Malliotakis Leads Bipartisan Group in Calling on POTUS to Designate Kenya A Combat Zone, Lift Taxes on New York National Guardsmen | 2022-12-19 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (NY-21) and Congresswoman Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06) led a bipartisan letter to President Biden and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin calling on the Administration to formally designate Kenya a combat zone to allow a group of New York National Guardsmen stationed in the region as part of Task Force Wolfhound to receive Combat Zone Tax Exclusions (CZTE). Task Force Wolfhound is operating in the countries of Djibouti, Somalia, and Kenya. While both Djibouti and Somalia carry the Department of Defense designation as a combat zone which qualifies military personnel assigned to these countries to CZTE, Kenya does not have this designation. This means Soldiers facing the same regional threats as their peers are not eligible to receive the federal, state, or local income tax-exempt status as other members of the task force. "For Djibouti and Somalia to be designated as combat zones, while Kenya, a nation plagued by terror attacks on behalf of the Al-Shabaab militant group is not, is placing New York’s National Guard Soldiers in harm’s way and allowing them to be taxed on the income that they receive while defending American freedom and values," the members wrote. "The U.S. Department of State fully prohibits U.S. government employees from traveling to sections of Kenya due to the level of concern for terrorist attacks. If the United States can prohibit our government employees from traveling to these regions due to the dangers associated with the area, how is this same area not recognized as a combat zone for our military personnel?" A prime example of the terrorist threat in the region is the January 5th, 2020, attack at the Cooperative Security Location in Manda Bay, Kenya. According to the Department of Defense, Al-Shabaab militants conducted an attack in which “killed one U.S. Army Soldier, Specialist Henry J. Mayfield, and two U.S. contract personnel, Bruce Triplett and Dustin Harrison. The attack also woun… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-votes-yes-ndaa-strengthen-us-national-security | Garbarino Votes YES on NDAA To Strengthen U.S. National Security | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) voted in favor of the House of Representatives’ annual defense authorization bill which would authorize $857 billion for national defense. The Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes a 4.6% pay increase for servicemembers, strengthens the national security posture of the United States, and puts an end to the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccinate mandate for military personnel. The FY23 NDAA also includes the text of two pieces of legislation introduced by Rep. Garbarino. The Cybersecurity Grants for Schools Act: Sponsored by Rep. Garbarino, this bill would allow CISA to award grants or other financial assistance for cybersecurity and infrastructure security education and training programs at the elementary and secondary education levels in order to close the cybersecurity workforce gap. The Securing America’s Borders Against Fentanyl Act: Co-led by Rep. Garbarino, this bill would require DHS to focus on developing new technological solutions to target and detect illicit fentanyl at U.S. borders and ports of entry in order to address the national fentanyl crisis. “It has never been more imperative that we strengthen our national defense and ensure that our military is strong and prepared in the face of rising threats,” said Rep. Garbarino. I was proud to vote in favor of this critical bill and am pleased to have had several of my priorities incorporated in the final text, including those to improve our cyber preparedness and take on drug trafficking at the border.” Additional Key Provisions in the NDAA: Authorizes a 4.6% pay increase for servicemembers Repeals DOD’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate on servicemembers Establishes the DOD Cyber and Digital Service Academy as a scholarship-for-service program partnered with U.S. universities and colleges Rejects Biden’s misguided plan to shrink the size of the Navy and slash critical weapons systems needed to deter China and Russia Restricts the purchase of goods and m… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-gillibrand-push-hochul-include-staten-island-hov-lane-extension | Malliotakis, Gillibrand Push Hochul to Include Staten Island HOV Lane Extension in State Infrastructure Plan | 2022-12-07 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand pushed New York Governor Kathy Hochul to include the Staten Island Expressway HOV lane extension in the upcoming five-year State Transportation Infrastructure Plan (STIP). "For years, the completion of the HOV lane has been a long-awaited project and has shared overwhelming bipartisan support by federal and local officials, the residents of Staten Island, and the thousands of motorists who frequent the Expressway each day," the lawmakers wrote. "The extension would bring much-needed relief by alleviating congestion brought on by an abrupt end to the unfinished HOV lane." The project initially broke ground during the Obama Administration through its shovel-ready jobs initiative, however, in 2015, a lack of funding halted construction of the HOV lane two miles short of its intended finish line creating a bottleneck of traffic and higher air pollution in underserved communities. The lawmakers are urging Hochul to make the completion of this project a top priority and utilize federal funds from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to cover some of the cost. The IIJA is currently providing federal funding for several projects in Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn, including the rehabilitation of overpasses on the Staten Island and Gowanus Expressways. The lawmakers added: "Recent estimates by NYSDOT have placed the cost to complete the HOV lane in both directions from $500 million to $800 million. We strongly believe that this estimate is high, and the project could be completed for much less...With new federal revenue sources through BIF and encouraging discussions with the New York State Department of Transportation under your Administration, we believe that there is a path forward to completing the extension to the Goethals Bridge. We respectfully ask that the long overdue completion of this project, which is so vital to the quality of life of Staten Islanders, be strongly considered… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-tannousis-blast-mta-plan-raise-tolls-fares-when-will-it-end | Malliotakis, Tannousis Blast MTA Plan to Raise Tolls & Fares: "When Will it End?" | 2022-12-05 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (BROOKLYN, NY) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and Assemblyman Michael Tannousis slammed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) plan to raise fares and tolls by 5.5% after New York Governor Kathy Hochul said all fare hikes and service cuts in 2023 and 2024 were "off the table." On November 15, 2021, Hochul proclaimed MTA fare hikes and service cuts in 2023 and 2024 were "off the table" due to the anticipated influx of money from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). On January 12, 2022, New York Senator Chuck Schumer also announced a $6.19 billion lump sum grant to help the MTA recover from pandemic ridership losses - he too said the money would "stave off any fare hike for the next few years." Despite receiving over $15 billion in pandemic-relief aid from the federal government and additional funds that are available through the IIJA, the MTA is still reporting a $600 million budget shortfall next year, with a deficit of $1.2 billion in 2024 and $1.6 billion in 2026. Instead of increasing tolls and fares on commuters, Malliotakis and Tannousis are calling on the state to reign in the MTA by stopping its wasteful spending and also look to the state budget which is riddled with wasteful spending and unnecessary line items, including $600 million for the Buffalo Bills football stadium and millions in healthcare, stimulus and tuition assistance incentives for illegal immigrants. Malliotakis is also calling on the federal government to audit every penny of federal funding that has been provided to the MTA thus far. "It's unconscionable that just weeks after the election we have our Governor saying there is a need for toll and fare hikes as if the MTA has not gotten enough money from the federal government," Malliotakis said. "The MTA is a black hole - they're constantly asking for more and more money. My question to the Governor and the MTA is: At what point is it enough? At what point will the MTA be able to run its services without hitting our constituents ove… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-joins-bipartisan-members-sound-alarm-potential-northeast-energy | Garbarino Joins Bipartisan Members To Sound Alarm on Potential Northeast Energy Blackouts Due To Diesel Shortages | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) joins a group of bipartisan Members of Congress in sending a letter to President Biden warning of potential heating issues in the Northeast this winter due to a shortage in heating oil supplies. The letter, led by Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11) and signed by Rep. Garbarino, along with Reps. Jared Golden (D-ME-02) and Chris Pappas (D-NH-01), called on President Biden and the U.S. Department of Energy to work with Congress to proactively address natural gas and diesel supply shortages in the Northeast, rising energy costs and develop a plan to prevent rolling blackouts should the region experience frigid temperatures this winter. "Widespread reporting indicates that the Northeast may not have sufficient fuel supply in the event of severe cold weather this winter, and if last week’s frigid temperatures and major snowstorms are any indication, it will be a long, cold winter resulting in rolling blackouts across the region, leaving millions of families in the dark and cold," the Members wrote. "It is imperative that your Administration is working proactively with Congress to ensure that winter electricity reliability in the most densely populated area of the United States is available to meet the power demand necessary to avoid devastating consequences for the people and businesses across the region." Currently, heating oil delivery prices to New York are at an all-time high while stockpiles of diesel in the region are at their lowest levels since 1951. Every one in five homes in the Northeast is heated by diesel, and on average, families who use natural gas and diesel oil will see more than a 20 percent increase in costs compared to last year. Additionally, the lack of pipeline infrastructure in the Northeast region, limited shipments of foreign sourced LNG resulting from the war in Ukraine, the closure of coal, oil, and natural gas refineries, and the looming rail strike could lead to dire circumstances in the event of extreme weather. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-sounds-bipartisan-alarm-potential-northeast-energy-blackouts-due | Malliotakis Sounds Bipartisan Alarm on Potential Northeast Energy Blackouts due to Diesel Shortages | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), along with Democrat Reps. Jared Golden (ME-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) warned of potential heating issues in the Northeast this winter due to a shortage in heating oil supplies and called on President Biden and the U.S. Department of Energy to work with Congress to proactively address natural gas and diesel supply shortages in the Northeast, rising energy costs and develop a plan to prevent rolling blackouts should the region experience frigid temperatures this winter. "Widespread reporting indicates that the Northeast may not have sufficient fuel supply in the event of severe cold weather this winter, and if last week’s frigid temperatures and major snowstorms are any indication, it will be a long, cold winter resulting in rolling blackouts across the region, leaving millions of families in the dark and cold," the Members wrote. "It is imperative that your Administration is working proactively with Congress to ensure that winter electricity reliability in the most densely populated area of the United States is available to meet the power demand necessary to avoid devastating consequences for the people and businesses across the region." Currently, heating oil delivery prices to New York are at an all-time high while stockpiles of diesel in the region are at their lowest levels since 1951. Every one in five homes in the Northeast is heated by diesel, and on average, families who use natural gas and diesel oil will see more than a 20 percent increase in costs compared to last year. Additionally, the lack of pipeline infrastructure in the Northeast region, limited shipments of foreign sourced LNG resulting from the war in Ukraine, the closure of coal, oil, and natural gas refineries, and the looming rail strike could lead to dire circumstances in the event of extreme weather. The Members continued: "We are requesting that your Administration, led by the Secretary of Energy, present Congress with a comprehens… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-house-steps-fix-bidens-mess-one-step-closer-averting-rail-strike | Malliotakis: House Steps in to Fix Biden's Mess, One Step Closer to Averting Rail Strike | 2022-11-30 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) applauded the passage of H. J. Res. 100, legislation to adopt the terms of the September 2022 Tentative Agreement and resolve the dispute between freight railroads and rail workers to avert a labor strike that could devastate the U.S. economy. The resolution is supported by the freight railroads, shippers, and eight of the twelve labor unions. "As I've been advocating for over the past week, the House stepped in and brought us one step closer to averting a disastrous rail strike that would further drive up energy and food prices, impact the availability of goods, and cost the U.S. economy $2 billion a day," Malliotakis said. "President Biden failed to help strike a deal between the railroad industry and labor unions and instead dumped the responsibility on Congress' lap. Without Republican support, Democrats in Congress would not have been able to pass this resolution to avert a strike. At a time when American families are struggling to put food on the table, fill up their gas tanks, and keep the lights on in their homes, keeping our economy moving is critical to ensuring the stability of our nation. President Biden couldn't get the job done, and I urge the Senate to follow the House in passing this resolution to fix the mess he created." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-garbarino-bill-strengthen-va-cybersecurity | House Passes Garbarino Bill To Strengthen VA Cybersecurity | 2022-11-17 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Strengthening VA Cybersecurity (SVAC) Act of 2022, a bill co-led by Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), with overwhelming bipartisan support. "The recent cyber attack against Suffolk County underlined the urgent need to address aging and insufficient cybersecurity systems and practices in the face of rising cyber threats,” said Rep. Garbarino, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee’s Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Subcommittee. “I am proud to see the timely passage of this bill, which will go a long way to strengthen VA cybersecurity and safeguard the private information of our veterans.” The purpose of the SVAC Act of 2022 is to strengthen cybersecurity at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and protect information technology systems and devices used at VA. Specifically, the SVAC Act will: Protect against advanced cybersecurity threats, ransomware, denial of service attacks, insider threats, threats from foreign actors, phishing, credential theft and other cyber threats; Ensure that the entire Department’s IT is covered—including on-premises, remote, cloud-based, and mobile information systems and devices used by, or in support of, Department activities; Require the Secretary to submit a detailed report and plan of implementation to Congress within 120 days of the independent assessment; and Require the GAO to review VA’s plan and evaluate if the cost estimates and timelines are realistic. The full text of the SVAC Act of 2022 can be viewed here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-calls-president-biden-develop-emergency-plan-safeguard-us-economy | Garbarino Calls on President Biden To Develop Emergency Plan To Safeguard U.S. Economy In The Event of Disaster Ahead of Deadline | 2022-11-04 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Subcommittee, and Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI-08) sent a letter to President Joe Biden to express concern with the Administration's lack of progress in developing a Continuity of the Economy (COTE) plan, as is required by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 “not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act” which was January 1, 2021. This letter is a follow up to one sent by Rep. Garbarino in December of last year, which has thus far gone unanswered. "As the January 2023 deadline looms, I once again urge President Biden to work with Congress to ensure that a COTE Plan can be successfully developed, implemented, and exercised," said Rep. Garbarino. "With threats against the United States from our foreign adversaries on the rise, we cannot afford to be caught unprepared. The development of the COTE plan is a national security imperative, and it is therefore essential that the Administration address this matter with all urgency for the safety, security, and prosperity of the United States economy and American way of life. I thank Rep. Gallagher for lending his voice to mine as we seek to ensure the U.S. economy can withstand any disasters, natural or manmade, that threaten our prosperity." "Congress has required the President to create a plan to restore the American economy in case of a cyberattack. While the deadline for this plan is quickly approaching, the President has yet to make any meaningful attempt to create, much less execute, it," said Rep. Gallagher. "The President needs to take these cyber threats seriously and immediately work to get the American economy back on its feet in case of a crippling cyber attack." The full text of the letter can be found here and below: Dear Mr. President, We write to reiterate our immense concern with your administration’s lack of progress… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-tannousis-call-city-crack-down-illegally-operating-marijuana | Malliotakis, Tannousis Call on City to Crack Down on Illegally Operating Marijuana Dispensaries | 2022-10-28 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (BROOKLYN, NY) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and State Assemblyman Mike Tannousis called on New York City to crack down on illegally operating unlicensed marijuana dispensaries popping up next to residential homes, schools, and community centers in the Bay Ridge neighborhood. "Unlicensed pot shops are beginning to show up next to our homes, schools, churches and community centers and it's critically important for the city and the NYPD to enforce the law and shut these illegal operations down," Congresswoman Malliotakis said. "With crime skyrocketing and drugs pouring across our porous southern border and into communities across America, the last thing we need is illegal dispensaries popping up on our street corners - especially when the products they are selling are not being regulated. The failure of our city to crack down on these illegal operations is putting the public's health and quality of life at risk and they must be shut down immediately." In March 2021, the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed into law, however, New York has not administered any licenses, meaning all of the recreational marijuana dispensaries currently operating in the state are doing so illegally. Many shops are engaging in "gifting-schemes," and in some cases, shop workers are unsure of the drugs they are selling. "When this bill was introduced in the State Assembly, the Republican Conference - including myself - was adamantly against this bill," Assemblyman Michael Tannousis said. "We're stuck in a situation where the message is sent to the general public that you're allowed to smoke weed and you're allowed to sell it. Now we have a store a few feet away from a school that has put up Halloween decorations. They're next to a pizzeria where kids after school go and grab something to eat. Marijuana is now easily accessible to the general public illegally as well as to our children. What type of message are we sending to our kids?" "Marijuana is an entrance drug - an entrance to something much m… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-highlights-federal-solutions-address-rising-food-costs | Malliotakis Highlights Federal Solutions to Address Rising Food Costs | 2022-10-27 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) joined David Shehadeh, owner of Olive Tree Marketplace on Staten Island, and concerned consumers to show how skyrocketing inflation and rising energy costs are impacting New York City food markets and consumers, explain how the backward policies of the Biden Administration got us here and lay out Republican solutions to restore our energy independence and provide relief for American families. "As a result of the lack of domestic energy production we're seeing from the Biden Administration, we're seeing the impact of inflation soar on goods and food being transported," Congresswoman Malliotakis said. "Energy impacts every aspect of our life and we take it for granted. Manufacturers who are producing these goods require energy. The transportation of the goods requires energy and our stores do as well. When we see this type of rise in energy cost due to policies put in place by the Biden Administration, the cost is ultimately passed down to the consumer. Stores don't want to raise prices on their consumers, and many are eating the rising costs themselves to hold the line. We're going to end up losing mom-and-pop shops if this continues - there's only so much cost they can eat before passing it on to the consumer." Food costs have jumped 13% compared to the previous year, with goods such as flour, cookies, turkey, and canned fruits and vegetables all hitting record highs. In New York, the inflation rate is 11.7%, costing families an additional $713 per month and $8,560 annually. Food prices in New York City have also increased 9.1% from August 2021 to August 2022, with the number of children visiting food pantries 55% higher than before the pandemic. "The rates for deliveries have increased and now there's now a surcharge for gas which is making my profit margin very low to the point where it's hard to do business," said David Shehadeh, Owner of Olive Tree Marketplace. "It's hard to get inventory in the store and to keep the prices low. Right now… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-announces-48-million-staten-island-dredging-project | Malliotakis Announces $48 Million for Staten Island Dredging Project | 2022-10-26 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today announced that the Empire State Development Corporation will be awarded a $48,008,231 federal grant to fund a dredging project in Staten Island's Arthur Kill Terminal to make way for an offshore wind staging and assembly facility. The funds were secured through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, both of which Malliotakis voted for. Malliotakis has previously written letters of support requesting that federal dollars be used for Arthur Kill Terminal and introduced the OWNER Act, legislation that would establish an offshore wind revenue-sharing model between the federal government and states adjacent to offshore wind farms. "Arthur Kill Terminal is the only offshore wind port in our state capable of supporting an operation of this scale, and I'm proud to have played a role in pushing for and securing federal dollars for this project," Malliotakis said. "As someone who supports clean energy and our abundant traditional resources, it's critically important that we ramp up all types of domestic energy production to protect our nation's national security and provide affordable energy to American families. Not only will this project pave the way for wind farms that will generate power for almost two million homes in New York and New Jersey, but it will also create hundreds of good-paying union jobs, and inject an estimated $410 million into our local economy during construction, and upon completion will create thousands more jobs and generate $750 million for our economy." This grant is being awarded under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) which provides funding for projects that improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods into, out of, around, or within a port. Specifically, these funds will be used to dredge approximately 740,000 cubic yards to create a thirty-five-foot-deep ship basin to support further development of an offshore wind staging and assembly… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-statement-student-shot-outside-tottenville-high-school | Malliotakis Statement on Student Shot Outside Tottenville High School | 2022-10-25 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) released the following statement regarding the shooting of a student outside Tottenville High School on Staten Island this afternoon. "My office is in touch with the NYPD regarding the student shot outside of Tottenville High School on Staten Island this afternoon. It appears to have been an isolated incident and thankfully the student involved is in stable condition. We will comment further once we have more information, however, one thing is for sure: all types of crime have gotten out of control and it’s not just “perception.” Whether it’s people being stabbed, robbed, shoved in front of a train, or shot, our city has turned into the ‘Wild Wild West’ with one out of every 88 New Yorkers becoming a victim of a major felony crime." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-statement-student-shot-outside-tottenville-high-school-0 | Malliotakis Statement on Student Shot Outside Tottenville High School | 2022-10-25 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) released the following statement regarding the shooting of a student outside Tottenville High School on Staten Island this afternoon. "My office is in touch with the NYPD regarding the student shot outside of Tottenville High School on Staten Island this afternoon. It appears to have been an isolated incident and thankfully the student involved is in stable condition. We will comment further once we have more information, however, one thing is for sure: all types of crime have gotten out of control and it’s not just “perception.” Whether it’s people being stabbed, robbed, shoved in front of a train, or shot, our city has turned into the ‘Wild Wild West’ with one out of every 88 New Yorkers becoming a victim of a major felony crime." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-local-officials-call-hochul-change-green-light-law-allow-federal | Malliotakis, Local Officials Call on Hochul to Change Green Light Law, Allow Federal Access to DMV Data | 2022-10-21 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) joined Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella, New York State Senator Andrew Lanza, and New York City Council Minority Leader Joe Borelli to call on Governor Kathy Hochul to change New York's Green Light Law to allow federal access to Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) records to combat the recent spike in car thefts conducted by transnational criminal organizations in New York City. New York's Green Light law prohibits the DMV from sharing information with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The only way CBP can access information is if a federal judge signs a judicial warrant or court order. Without access to DMV data, CPB is limited in its ability to see DWI charges and traffic-related misdemeanors, and cannot identify or authenticate vehicles at ports. "New York State is the only state that restricts Customs and Border Protection access to their data across the board," Congresswoman Malliotakis said. "There are transitional criminal organizations that are stealing our vehicles, driving them over the bridge to New Jersey, putting them on the ports, and shipping them out to wherever there's demand. I've met with the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection about this, and they say the lack of access to the DMV records is part of the problem. Organized crime units are forging counterfeit titles and registrations in order to get past customs and without access to DMV data, CBP does not have adequate resources to identify and authenticate vehicles at our ports." New York City has seen a 36 percent increase in auto grand larceny thefts since 2021, with 10,724 vehicles stolen citywide. Staten Island has seen an 85% increase in auto thefts, the largest percentage increase of all the boroughs, with 365 vehicles stolen this year. According to CBP, as of April, 115 stolen vehicles were recovered within New York City ports with approximately 74 stolen vehic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-term-review-7496-cases-closed-over-72-million-returned-ny-11 | Malliotakis Term in Review: 7,496 Cases Closed, Over $72 Million Returned to NY-11 | 2022-10-19 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today released the following statement and attached report card recapping her first term in office representing New York's 11th Congressional District: “During my first term in Congress, my office has helped thousands of constituents caught up in red tape and bureaucracy expedite hundreds of passports, make the honorable step of becoming legal U.S. citizens, and obtain over $36 million in money owed to them from the federal government. Not only this, but we've been able to deliver over $36 million to local organizations that include the NYPD for new forensic and protective equipment, our local hospitals to finish the construction of new wings, the Staten Island Ferry to modernize our fleet and keep our ferries running on time, and the U.S. Coast Guard Sector New York so it can upgrade housing for our Coasties. To put this into perspective, our office has been able to bring home four times as many federal dollars as my predecessor which directly benefits the hardworking men and women of Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn. My first term in Congress has been nothing short of productive and I'm looking forward to building on these successes in a Republican-led Congress come January." Malliotakis' achievements can be found below: Image In Malliotakis' first term: 7,496 constituent cases resolved 76,079 constituent responses sent 862 passports issued 398 visas & green cards issued 78 new U.S. citizens Secured appropriations, federal grants, and misc. funding for: Richmond University Medical Center College of Staten Island Staten Island University Hospital New York City Police Department U.S. Coast Guard Sector New York Staten Island Ferry Central Family Life Center YouthBuild NYC Health + Hospital/Coney Island St. George's Theatre Sephardic Community Youth Center Image Total amount of money returned to constituents: $72,626,656 Helped 94 businesses secure $32,085,573 from the Small Business Administration. Assisted more than 322 consti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-comments-burglary-one-block-brooklyn-office | Malliotakis Comments on Burglary One Block from Brooklyn Office | 2022-10-18 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (BROOKLYN, NY) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) released the following statement regarding another commercial burglary in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, that occurred one block from her office at Lulianos Pizzeria early this morning. "Yesterday, the New York Daily News ran a cover story comparing Bay Ridge to the 'Wild, Wild West' with burglaries up 21 percent in Brooklyn South compared to last year, along with a 46 percent increase in robberies and grand larcenies. Three weeks ago, I held a press conference calling on Governor Hochul and the State Legislature to fix the bail law and stop releasing repeat offenders and parolees back on our streets after six Bay Ridge businesses were broken into. This morning, a small business located one block from my office was targeted by a perp whom police tell us is a parolee with a criminal history. How much more does our community and city have to endure before the governor and our legislative leaders take action? We're seeing hardworking, taxpaying citizens become crime victims every single day and their businesses are under attack. It's well past time for our state leaders to take the issue of public safety seriously and repeal the disastrous policies that are the cause of skyrocketing crime. New Yorkers, their property, and businesses deserve to be safe." Under New York's bail law, only armed burglars or those who injure a victim are eligible for bail while most larceny suspects are released without bail. This year, Bay Ridge's 68th Precinct has seen a 26% spike in major crimes, including sex crimes and rape, murder, grand larceny, auto theft, felony assault, and robbery. Citywide, roughly one in five perps arrested last year for burglary or theft was re-arrested on a felony charge within 60 days of their release. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-gottheimer-call-congressional-oversight-investigation-mtas | Malliotakis, Gottheimer Call for Congressional Oversight & Investigation of MTA's Mismanaged Spending | 2022-10-14 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) have formally called for a Congressional oversight hearing and an investigation into New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) mismanagement of federal dollars from both the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. The lawmakers believe taxpayers deserve answers, under oath, from the MTA regarding how $15 billion of COVID-19 relief taxpayer dollars were spent and why the MTA is hitting commuters with a new Congestion Tax that would charge drivers upwards of $23 per day to enter Manhattan south of 60th St. "During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) received $15 billion in relief funds from American taxpayers," the lawmakers wrote in a letter to Chairman DeFazio & Chairman Clyburn. "Despite this bailout, the MTA appears to have already depleted those emergency dollars and is expected to hit a “fiscal cliff,” with a $2.5 billion deficit in 2025 and a $4.6 billion operating deficit by 2026, requiring further taxpayer bailouts. It is unclear where all of those billions of dollars went. This excessively bureaucratic and woefully mismanaged agency admitted it lost $119 million to fare evasion in just the first three months of 2022, heading toward $500 million for this year. To get to the bottom of how the MTA mismanaged its $15 billion bailout, we urge you to hold hearings, including directly with the CEO and Chair of the MTA, under oath, to investigate this unacceptable misuse of taxpayer dollars." The letter comes after Malliotakis and Gottheimer introduced legislation requiring the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Transportation to conduct an audit on the use of federal funds by certain transit agencies. The lawmakers have also spearheaded a bipartisan effort to fight New York's congestion tax, including the Economic Impact of Tolling Act, legislation that would prohibit the Secretar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-manufactured-border-crisis-can-be-stopped-today | Malliotakis: "Manufactured Border Crisis Can Be Stopped Today" | 2022-10-13 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today joined Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella, Assemblyman Michael Tannousis, City Councilman David Carr, and concerned members of the Staten Island community to outline federal solutions to address the flow of illegal immigration, speed up the asylum process and stop the migrant crisis from worsening in New York and cities across America. "As I've been saying since I visited the Southern Border last year, this is a manufactured crisis created by the Biden Administration," Malliotakis said. "As a result of the policies put in place by President Biden, we are now facing a crisis of epic proportions where we're seeing the largest number ever recorded of illegal crossings at our southern border. A very small number of the overall 4.5 million that have crossed over are legitimate asylum seekers. It's incredibly important that we differentiate between individuals who qualify for asylum and those who don't, and we do that by hiring more immigration judges and asylum officers at the border. By not having order at the border, by not having an adequate number of asylum officers and judges to hear these claims at points of entry, by not having the appropriate number of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents, how can we possibly deal with the influx of four million individuals in less than two years?" According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), individuals may only qualify for asylum if they can prove they are being persecuted, or have a well-founded fear they will be persecuted in their home country due to their race, religion, nationality, membership in a social group or political opinion. Poverty, scarce economic opportunities, displacement caused by natural disasters, or a desire to reunite with family are not grounds for asylum under U.S. law. The backlog in the immigration court system has increased to historic proportions, with 1.9 million pending cases. Overall, asylum grant rates in U.S. immigration courts have ho… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/new-york-gop-delegation-joins-rep-garbarino-stands-defense-columbus-day-and | New York GOP Delegation Joins Rep. Garbarino, Stands In Defense of Columbus Day and Italian American Heritage | 2022-10-10 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to Albany Democrats' recent proposal to rewrite history by abolishing Columbus Day, New York's entire Republican Delegation rose in solidarity with the state's Italian Americans by becoming co-sponsors of Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino's (R-NY-02) resolution to recognize the second Monday in October as ‘‘Columbus Day’’ and honor the contributions of the Italian American community to our society. Rep. Garbarino first introduced this Resolution last year with fellow Italian Member of Congress Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV). Joining Reps. Garbarino and Amodei as co-sponsors are Reps. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Lee Zeldin (R-NY), Chris Jacobs (R-NY), John Katko (R-NY), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Joe Sempolinski (R-NY), and Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ). "Attempts to abolish Columbus Day are attempts to rewrite history and erase a core piece of Italian American heritage," said Rep. Garbarino. "Columbus Day is a day of great pride for our community and one that celebrates, not just the accomplishments of one Italian explorer who changed the course of history, but also the countless contributions of generations of Italian Americans that followed. I am committed to making sure this celebration of Italian Americans is preserved for future generations and I thank my colleagues for joining with me in this effort." The Resolution expresses support for the recognition of Christopher Columbus and his impact on the Italian American community, and for recognizing the second Monday in October as "Columbus Day". The full text can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-responds-nyc-mayors-emergency-declaration-only-biden-can-solve | Malliotakis Responds to NYC Mayor's Emergency Declaration: "Only Biden Can Solve This Crisis, Not Money" | 2022-10-07 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND/BROOKLYN, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today released the following statement in response to New York City Mayor Eric Adams' emergency declaration to address the migrant crisis. "The Mayor rightfully indicated that this is an "unsustainable manufactured crisis" but failed to tell New Yorkers that it was singlehandedly manufactured by President Biden who unraveled policies that were in place when he took office that stemmed the flow of illegal immigration and brought order to the asylum process. Our nation simply cannot allow four million people to enter without their asylum claims first being reviewed and approved so legal work authorizations can be granted. The burden is now being placed on hardworking American taxpayers who are already struggling to make ends meet during this current economic crisis to support and provide all the basic needs for these individuals at a cost of $1 billion to New Yorkers alone. "House Republicans have offered commonsense solutions, such as the Border Security for America Act to provide Customs and Border Protection with necessary resources, staffing, and technology to defeat the cartels conducting human and drug trafficking, reinstate "Remain in Mexico" until applications are reviewed and approved and complete barrier construction. More judges should be immediately added to hear existing asylum claims and differentiate those who are legitimate seekers from those taking advantage of our nation's generosity to conduct nefarious activity and cut in front of others who've applied legally. Lastly, the mayor should also be challenging New York's "Right to Shelter" law because it's unreasonable to think it could apply to citizens of other nations, especially at these unsustainable levels. It creates an undue burden at a time when we have a housing shortage and a homeless crisis of nearly 50,000 New Yorkers. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-joins-911-widows-children-celebrate-passage-bill-equitably | Malliotakis Joins 9/11 Widows & Children to Celebrate Passage of Bill to Equitably Compensate Victims, Calls on Senate to Take Action | 2022-10-06 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today joined 9/11 widows, widowers, and children from New York City and New York's 11th Congressional District to celebrate the passage of H.R.8987, the Fairness for 9/11 Families Act, legislation that allows for the United States Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Fund (USVSST) to equally compensate widows and dependent children of individuals killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The language of H.R.8987 was first introduced by Malliotakis on August 5 under H.R.8667, after months of work with 9/11 victims groups and members on both sides of the aisle. The bill was then reintroduced by Rep. Jerry Nadler (NY-10) and passed the House last week with broad bipartisan support. "Today I'm joined by widows who lost their husbands on September 11, who served in the FDNY and the NYPD, they are heroes in our city and revered by so many New Yorkers," Malliotakis said. "Twenty-one years ago they gave their lives to save others and we owe it to these families to make sure they and their children were cared for after losing in many cases the main providers for their families. The exclusion of these widows and children from the USVSST was an injustice that Congress should have never allowed to happen. For nearly six months my office has worked with victims groups and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to correct this, and I'm proud to see the language I introduced in August passed through the House last week. Yes, we're here to celebrate the passage of this bill, but we still need it to pass the Senate. We're calling on the Senate to pass this bill after so many years; it's the right thing to do to support our 9/11 families." Janlyn Scauso, the widow of Dennis Scauso who was part of the FDNY's Hazardous Materials Company No. 1, read a letter on behalf of Angela Mistrulli, Founder of Kids who Lost Parents on September 11, 200 Fight for Equality: "We've had many champions along this journey, and we're proud to add Congresswoman Malliotakis to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/staten-island-officials-call-mayor-revisit-right-shelter-tell-potus-secure | Staten Island Officials Call on Mayor to Revisit "Right to Shelter," Tell POTUS to Secure Border | 2022-10-04 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Staten Island elected officials Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), New York City Council Minority Leader Joseph Borelli, Councilman David Carr, State Senate Deputy Minority Leader Andrew Lanza, and Assemblymen Michael Reilly and Michael Tannousis issued the following statement regarding New York City Mayor Eric Adams' consideration of a deal with Norwegian Cruise Lines to house migrants on a ship docked at Staten Island's Homeport. According to reports, the liner would be leased for six months to house and process migrants before they enter the city's shelter system, allowing migrants to come and go while staying on the ship. "President Biden's decision to end barrier construction, reverse "Remain in Mexico," and withhold resources from our Customs and Border Protection Agents has led to an influx of millions of migrants from over 60 countries at our southern border. We've said all along that Biden's lax-immigration policies would turn every town into a border town, and that's exactly what's happening in New York City. Instead of joining our calls for President Biden to secure our southern border, Mayor Adams is leasing out luxury hotel rooms impacting tourism, planning tent encampments in our public spaces impacting quality of life, and now may even bring in a cruise liner to house migrants off our shores at a tremendous expense to the citizens of New York. New York's "Right to Shelter" law is meant for American citizens in need of temporary assistance, not for millions of people from across the globe to take advantage of. The Mayor should immediately revisit this law and seek clarification that the city is not required to house citizens of other nations. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-applauds-passage-bill-equitably-compensate-911-widows-children | Malliotakis Applauds Passage of Bill to Equitably Compensate 9/11 Widows & Children | 2022-09-30 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today applauded the passage of H.R.8987, the Fairness for 9/11 Families Act, legislation that allows for the United States Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Fund (USVSST) to equally compensate widows and dependent children of individuals killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The language of H.R.8987 was first introduced by Malliotakis on August 5 under H.R.8667, after months of work with 9/11 victims groups and members on both sides of the aisle. The bill was then reintroduced by Rep. Jerry Nadler (NY-08) this week and passed the House this afternoon with broad bipartisan support. "Although 21 years have passed, the pain we experienced on September 11, 2001, while terrorists unleashed deadly and calculated destruction across our country has not faded," Malliotakis said. "5,364 individuals who lost loved ones on that fateful day have fought for 21 years for their entitled compensation under the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund after being wrongfully excluded. Today the House finally took a step to correct this solemn wrong and provide our 9/11 widows, widowers and children with the redress they deserve. I thank the widows and children from Kids who Lost Parents on 9/11 Fight for Equality, Chairman Nadler and Ranker Jim Jordan for helping get this done." "The voices of the heroes lost on 9/11 were heard through their children as they advocated alongside amazing Champions on the hill," said Angela Mistrulli, Founder of Kids who Lost Parents on September 11, 2001 Fight for Equality. "I would like to personally thank Rep. Malliotakis for her determination to stand with the widows and children." The USVSST was established in 2015 to compensate people injured in acts of international state-sponsored terrorism. Between 2017 and 2020, $3.3 billion in payments were made through the fund, however, certain 9/11 spouses, and dependents only became eligible for the fund in 2019 and were left out of the fund’s first two pa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-brooklyn-sewers-can-be-improved-federal-infrastructure-dollars | Malliotakis: Brooklyn Sewers Can Be Improved with Federal Infrastructure Dollars | 2022-09-27 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (BROOKLYN, NY) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) joined local officials in calling on the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) and City Hall to finish upgrading sewer lines along 10th Avenue in Dyker Heights with funding provided through the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. "For far too long, our local, state, and city leaders have neglected to modernize New York City's aging infrastructure to keep pace with economic and population growth," Malliotakis said. "Now, with millions of infrastructure dollars available at the federal level, there is no reason why the city cannot complete these critical sewer upgrades to protect our Southern Brooklyn community from further backflow and flooding issues. As we saw ten years ago with Superstorm Sandy and last year with the remnants of Ida, our sewer systems need to be fortified. This type of investment cannot wait any longer - it will save not only city residents’ time and money but also their properties and lives." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-leads-bipartisan-letter-va-regarding-next-steps-support-veterans | Malliotakis Leads Bipartisan Letter to VA Regarding Next Steps to Support Veterans' Healthcare | 2022-09-27 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), together with Democrat Reps. Grace Meng (NY-06) and Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) today led the New York City Congressional Delegation in a bipartisan, bicameral letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Dennis R. McDonough regarding next steps to support VA Healthcare facilities in New York. The letter follows a group of Senators committing to block the VA's Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission from acting on recommendations to close VA hospitals across the country, including several in New York City. Under the VA’s proposal, the Manhattan and Brooklyn VA Medical Centers would have closed entirely, contracting out inpatient and outpatient services to private medical providers as part of a new “strategic collaboration.” While veteran mental-health services would be expanded on Staten Island, the clinic would merge with a VA medical campus in New Jersey, forcing veterans who are patients at the Staten Island clinic to travel upwards of two hours round trip and face a burdensome $16 toll to receive specialized treatment. "We strongly believe that veterans’ healthcare should stay public, accessible, affordable, and high-quality," the lawmakers wrote. "We were deeply concerned that the recommendations provided to the VA by the AIR process could have led to the closures of the Manhattan VA Medical Center and the Brooklyn VA Medical Center without guaranteeing their replacement. These medical centers are core teaching institutions for New York’s medical professionals in training, helping foster a strong healthcare workforce in New York. VA facilities also produce key medical research and innovation that helps not only veterans but all patients. The importance of VA healthcare facilities for our constituents cannot be overstated." Malliotakis has spearheaded Congressional efforts to save New York City's VA hospitals, leading two rallieswith local veterans and elected officials outside the Staten Island and Brooklyn VA clinics to prote… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-unveils-house-republicans-commitment-america | Malliotakis Unveils House Republicans' Commitment to America | 2022-09-27 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Yesterday Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), a member of the American Security Task Force (ASTF), unveiled House Republicans' Commitment to America, a set of legislative priorities House Republicans will enact to get America back on track should they have control of the House in January 2023. The core pillars of the plan include strengthening the economy, securing the southern border, protecting public safety, preserving freedom, and holding government accountable. "Our Commitment to America is a blueprint for what the Republican agenda will be should we take back the House and are entrusted with the responsibility of leading the next Congress," Malliotakis said. "At the top of our list is fighting inflation by repealing unnecessary spending, strengthening our national security by securing our southern border and ramping up domestic production, protecting public safety by keeping dangerous criminals behind bars, preserving our freedoms by giving parents more say in their child's education, and holding government accountable by reigning in abuse, corruption, and safeguarding the election process. The American people cannot afford another two years of one-party Democrat rule, and Republicans are ready to get to work on day one to get our country back on track." TO WATCH MALLIOTAKIS' PRESS CONFERENCE, CLICK HERE. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOUSE REPUBLICANS' COMMITMENT TO AMERICA, CLICK HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-brooklyn-business-owners-call-hochul-reverse-bail-law-burglaries | Malliotakis, Brooklyn Business Owners Call on Hochul to Reverse Bail Law as Burglaries Surge | 2022-09-26 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (BROOKLYN, NY) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) joined a group of Brooklyn small business owners, law enforcement, and concerned members of the community in calling on New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature to reverse the state's bail reform law that's releasing dangerous career criminals back onto New York City streets. Malliotakis' press conference comes during a recent uptick in burglaries across the city, including six in Bay Ridge where burglars ran off with $28,000 in stolen cash. "We want our city, state, and federal leaders to take action to address public safety that is crippling our community, reducing the quality of life and causing small businesses to close and New Yorkers to flee for safer places," Malliotakis said. "Enough is enough. How many times do we have to read in the newspaper about crime occurring in our community? There have been six Bay Ridge businesses burglarized in the last two weeks; I can almost guarantee by repeat offenders thanks to the disastrous bail law Albany refuses to fix. We're seeing hardworking, taxpaying citizens taken advantage of and their businesses are under attack. It's well past time for our state leadership to take the issue of public safety and rising crime seriously." “As I have said many times both on and off the Assembly floor, our communities are being held hostage by criminals who continue to roam our streets and take advantage of our lax bail laws," said Assemblyman Michael Tannousis. "Victims continue to grow on a daily basis. The only way to end this continuously growing crime wave in our community is to change the bail reform laws once and for all.” Under New York's bail law, only armed burglars or those who injure a victim are eligible for bail while most larceny suspects are released without bail. This year, Bay Ridge's 68th Precinct has seen a 26% spike in major crimes, including sex crimes and rape, murder, grand larceny, auto theft, felony assault, and robbery. Citywide, roughly every one in five perps arrested las… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-blasts-mta-chairman-over-congestion-pricing-comments-out-touch | Malliotakis Blasts MTA Chairman over Congestion Pricing Comments: "Out of Touch with Reality" | 2022-09-22 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) blasted MTA chairman Janno Lieber for his comments calling those who oppose congestion pricing 'traffic deniers,' and likening them to conspiracy theorists. "While Governor Hochul and Chairman Lieber are chauffeured around in their private, government-funded, gas-guzzling SUVs with taxpayers paying their EZ-pass bills, everyday New Yorkers are struggling to make ends meet," Malliotakis said. "The last thing our constituents need at a time of record inflation is another $23 tax to commute to work, school, or for leisure. The pandemic severely disrupted our local economy; the city and state should be working to bring more people into central Manhattan, not encouraging them to go around it and hurt our local businesses in the process. I challenge the Governor and the Chairman to take public transportation from MTA Headquarters to Tottenville, Staten Island - then we can talk about adequate transit options to get commuters out of their cars." Lieber's comments came the same day New York City Mayor Eric Adams voiced his concerns with the plan, saying 'New York State just wants to control New York City too often.' Malliotakis added: "If Hochul and Lieber actually believe congestion pricing will be an effective program that will reduce traffic and vehicle emissions, they're completely out of touch with reality. Look no further than London which implemented this same program - it only led to more traffic and more congestion in areas outside the congestion zone. That's almost assuredly going to happen in New York, especially because the state and MTA are jamming this through without conducting the proper economic and environmental studies. The MTA knows this is nothing more than a widely unpopular cash-grab in its war on cars, and Lieber is grasping at straws to save it." Malliotakis has joined Democrat Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) in spearheading a bipartisan effort to stop congestion pricing. They've introduced the Economic Impact of Tolling Act, legi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-applauds-lifting-private-sector-vax-mandate-urges-same-standard | Malliotakis Applauds Lifting of Private Sector Vax Mandate, Urges Same Standard for City Employees | 2022-09-20 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) issued the following statement regarding New York City Mayor Eric Adams' decision to roll back the city's vaccine mandate for private sector employees and student athletes, but not for law enforcement or city employees: "While I applaud the Mayor's decision to lift the arbitrary vaccine mandate for private sector employees and student athletes, it's a double standard to not apply the same to our cops, firefighters, teachers, and sanitation workers. As President Biden stated on Sunday, the pandemic is over. Many of our city workers gained immunity while working on the front lines during the pandemic, and with safe and effective therapeutics readily available to treat COVID-19, there is no reason to continue mandating the vaccine. Mayor Adams should immediately rehire the city workers who were fired and lift the vaccine mandate on all municipal employees that has led to people losing their livelihoods, labor shortages, and increased response time to crimes and emergencies in progress across our city." Congresswoman Malliotakis was among the Members of Congress who filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in the case that considered the Biden Administration’s top-down OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard that required private employers with over 100 employees to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine or weekly testing. On January 13, 2022, SCOTUS blocked the mandate, requiring OSHA to reverse its policy. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-katko-applaud-cisa-launch-first-ever-state-local-cybersecurity-grant | Garbarino, Katko Applaud CISA on Launch of First-Ever State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program | 2022-09-16 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation, and Congressman John Katko (R-NY), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement in response to the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) announcement of its first-ever cybersecurity grant program for state, local, and territorial (SLT) governments across the country. “Securing our cyber landscape across the Nation starts with risk mitigation at the local level. In an interconnected world, every touchpoint is vulnerable with the potential for debilitating and cascading impacts across critical infrastructure sectors. This new grant program authorized by the bipartisan State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act is a powerful addition to Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) toolbox to help communities in New York and across the country improve their overall cybersecurity posture. Every organization, big and small, should act as though they will be the next victim of a cyberattack and prepare accordingly. Leveraging the many resources from CISA for smart investments in risk mitigation is an important first step. We applaud CISA for leading this call to action at the local level and recognize the great potential for state and local organizations to significantly strengthen our overall national security.” Learn more on the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) here. Read more on The State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act, introduced by Ranking Member Katko, Ranking Member Garbarino, and other bipartisan members here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-garbarino-presented-nfibs-guardian-small-business-award | Rep. Garbarino Presented With NFIB's "Guardian of Small Business" Award | 2022-09-16 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, presented Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) with their most prestigious legislative recognition, the Guardian of Small Business Award. "I am honored to receive NFIB’s Guardian of Small Business Award," said Rep. Garbarino. "Small businesses are essential to Long Island’s economy, but continue to face challenges from inflation, supply chain shortages, and workforce shortages. I will always fight for pro-small business policies that encourage growth and get government out of the way of recovery." “The NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award is presented to Members of Congress who have proven themselves to be real champions of small business,” said NFIB President and CEO Brad Close. “This Congress, small businesses emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic but faced continual threats of high inflation, workforce shortages, and supply chain disruptions. These NFIB Guardians demonstrated strong support of small businesses on key issues. NFIB is unique in that we only represent small and independent businesses, and our members decide our policy positions. We are proud to recognize the elected officials from the 117th Congress who earned this distinction by taking pro-small business votes that supported an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program and opposed tax increases, new mandates, increased legal liability, and problematic employment law revisions that would have threatened Main Street’s economic recovery.” NFIB’s Guardian of Small Business Award is reserved for lawmakers who vote consistently with small businesses on key issues identified by small business owners. Those who voted with small business on key issues 70% or more of the time during the 117th Congress earned the NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award. NFIB informs lawmakers in advance which votes will be considered NFIB Key Votes and asks lawmakers to support the consensus views of our members. We also re… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-receives-small-business-awards-us-chamber-commerce-national | Malliotakis Receives Small Business Awards from U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Independent Business | 2022-09-15 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) received two small business awards from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for her support of commonsense policies that support the American business community, foster innovation, and create jobs. Following a roundtable with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Staten Island small businesses, Malliotakis was awarded the "Advocate for American Business Award" for being a champion for free market principles and pro-growth solutions in Congress. "As the daughter of small business owners, I know firsthand the challenges the business community faces, particularly in a state like New York that has created a hostile business environment with high taxes and burdensome regulations," Malliotakis said. "At a time when so many people are struggling to afford groceries, gas, and basic necessities, Congress should be focused on passing legislation that supports small businesses, incentivizes work, and reduces mandates and taxes to put more money back into Americans' wallets. That's been a top priority of mine since being elected and I’m proud of my work standing up for mom and pop shops, innovators, and job creators." “The U.S. Chamber and our members are committed to supporting candidates for public office who champion job creators and the employees, families, and communities they serve," said U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark. "Rep. Nicole Malliotakis has demonstrated a commitment to supporting free enterprise and the American business community through pro-growth solutions. She has earned the political support of the business community and the U.S. Chamber’s Advocate for American Business award. We need more pro-business champions like Rep. Malliotakis in Washington to tackle inflation, the worker shortage, and the many other pressing issues facing American businesses, workers, and our economy.” Malliotakis was also awarded NFIB's prestigious "Guardian of Small Business Award," which is … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-blasts-new-york-bail-law-democrat-leadership-house-gop-press | Malliotakis Blasts New York Bail Law, Democrat Leadership at House GOP Press Conference | 2022-09-14 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today joined House Republican Whip Steve Scalise, Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, and Rep. David Valadao (CA-21) in blasting Democratic leadership for failing to address the real crises Americans are facing today, including inflation, rising energy costs and shortages, along with skyrocketing crime. "The reality is, under one-party rule at the national, state, and city levels, we've seen crime skyrocketing in many of America's cities," Malliotakis said. "In New York City, crime is once again up 35% compared to last year, and people in my city don't feel safe. A number of policies have led to this, including New York's botched bail law that has repeatedly released violent criminals back onto our streets, including 10 career criminals who've racked up nearly 500 arrests themselves. What is our Mayor doing about it? They're looking to cut the NYPD's budget once again by three percent after Mayor de Blasio slashed their budget by $1 billion." Malliotakis added: "A lot of the policies adopted by New York are being mimicked in Washington, including bail reform and stripping our police of qualified immunity. The combination of federal and state policies enacted under one-party Democrat rule has been a disaster, and it's leading to my constituents and others across the nation being less safe. Democrats continue to put the drug cartels, career criminals, and bad guys ahead of law-abiding, taxpaying citizens. We must put an end to it, and House Republicans intend to do so come January." Watch Malliotakis' remarks by clicking HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-bipartisan-coalition-city-state-officials-renew-push-halt | Malliotakis, Bipartisan Coalition of City & State Officials Renew Push to Halt Congestion Pricing | 2022-09-13 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (NEW YORK, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) yesterday joined a bipartisan coalition of city and state elected officials to urge Governor Hochul to withdraw her support of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) Manhattan Central Business District Tolling Plan (CBDTP), otherwise known as Congestion Pricing. Specifically, Malliotakis renewed her calls for the MTA and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to extend the public comment period on the Environmental Assessment (EA) to 60 days, and push the MTA to conduct complete, thorough, and transparent economic and environmental impact studies to learn the program's true impact before it's implemented. Under the city's plan, which is modeled after London's failed congestion charge zone, commuters may be forced to pay an additional $23 toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th street, costing drivers more than $5,000 per year, and potentially more for Staten Islanders who already pay a toll to connect to the rest of the city. "Staten Islanders already pay a toll to connect to the rest of the city, and now to tell our constituents that the city is going to add another $23 fee to travel within the city in which they live is completely outrageous and unacceptable," Malliotakis said. "This plan is costly, it's going to add traffic in areas outside of the congestion zone and increase pollution. We're here as representatives from the outer boroughs who are gravely concerned about this and very disappointed that our governor and state legislature have forfeited their responsibility to the MTA. We know this cash grab is nothing more than a war on cars. The MTA is a never-ending pit where our money goes like a black hole." Malliotakis added: "I proudly voted against this scheme as a state legislator, but now as a Member of Congress we're looking for ways to slow or stop this from the federal level. The FHWA does have a say in this and I've spoken with the Administrator to push for more opportunities for the public to weigh in. It's irresponsible for… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-introduces-resolution-support-requiring-911-be-taught-schools | Garbarino Introduces Resolution In Support of Requiring 9/11 To Be Taught In Schools | 2022-09-10 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, ahead of the 21st Anniversary of 9/11, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) introduced a House Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all 50 States should include the events of the September 11th terrorist attacks in their curriculum of elementary and secondary schools so that the American people may never forget that fateful day. Currently, only fourteen states require students to be educated on the events of September 11, 2001: New York, Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. "The events of September 11, 2001 are of such national significance and profound sorrow that we must ensure they never fade from our collective memory. As the first generation of Americans born after 9/11 are reaching adulthood, it is critical that they are taught about the nearly 3,000 innocents who were murdered on that day, the brave first responders who ran into the fire to save their fellow man, and the implications of the attacks on the national security posture of the United States," said Rep. Garbarino. "We can't keep our promise to 'Never Forget' if the next generation of Americans never learns about 9/11 in the first place." Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11), who represents Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn, joined Rep. Garbarino and cosponsored the Resolution. “Twenty-one years ago, the world witnessed calculated death and destruction that claimed nearly 3,000 innocent lives, left 6,000 injured and thousands more suffering from and succumbing to 9/11-related illness since,” Rep. Malliotakis said. “Not educating our youth about the September 11 attacks and the impact they’ve had on our nation would be a great disservice not only to them but to those who continue to deal with physical and mental anguish from that fateful day. These attacks fundamentally changed the way we protect our homeland, and it must be included in our children’s curriculum.” T… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/republican-members-urge-democrat-leadership-fund-911-health-program-ahead-21st | Republican Members Urge Democrat Leadership To Fund 9/11 Health Program Ahead of 21st Anniversary | 2022-09-09 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — First responders and survivors suffering from 9/11 related illnesses are at risk of losing access to health care as soon as 2024. That's why, ahead of the 21st Anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) led a group of Republican cosponsors of the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act, in urging House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) to bring the legislation up for a full committee mark-up. H.R. 4965 would address a funding shortfall in the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) and ensure its adequate funding now and in the future. Rep. Garbarino, the Republican lead on this bill, was joined by Representatives Lee Zeldin (R-NY), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), John Katko (R-NY), Chris Jacobs (R-NY), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Dan Meuser (R-PA), Dave Joyce (R-OH), and Rodney Davis (R-IL). This letter follows a previous letter, sent eight weeks ago, during which time zero movement on this legislation has taken place. The Members wrote in part, "In July, we, Republican cosponsors of this legislation, sent you a letter urging you to work with us in a bipartisan manner to find a pay-for and bring forth H.R. 4965 for a full committee mark-up. As we noted then, if Congress does not quickly address this impending crisis, then the men and women who put their lives on the line and who survived the 9/11 terrorist attacks will lose health coverage to treat the physical and mental illnesses that they sustained on that fateful day. In the eight weeks since this last letter, no action has been taken to move H.R. 4965 forward within the committee, despite broad bipartisan support and the looming funding deficit. "Congress has a responsibility to uphold our promises," the Members continued. "We implore you not to turn a blind eye to the hardship 9/11 responders and survivors are facing and urge you to move this critical legislation forward without… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-mta-public-comment-extension-insult-new-yorkers | Malliotakis: MTA Public Comment Extension is an Insult to New Yorkers | 2022-09-09 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND/BROOKLYN, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) released the following statement regarding the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) extension of its public comment period for the Central Business District Tolling (CBDT) Program's Environmental Assessment (EA), otherwise known as Congestion Pricing. Malliotakis has spearheaded a bipartisan effort to extend the public comment period for 60 days and is pushing the MTA to conduct full, thorough, and transparent environmental and economic impact studies. "While I'm pleased to see the public comment period has been extended following my personal appeal to the FHWA, a 14-day extension is still not enough for New Yorkers who demand their voices be heard and need time to review the 1,000-page EA. This first-in-the-nation program has the potential to cost commuters an additional $5,000 per year, while the true impact on businesses and tourism remains unknown. Not only should the MTA be extending the public comment period for a total of 60 days so all New Yorkers have a fair opportunity to express their concerns about congestion pricing, but it should also thoroughly examine the environmental and economic impact this program will have before it's implemented. If the MTA is going to jam this cash-grab through, it is the responsibility of FHWA as the leading federal agency to ensure the public has ample time to review it and respond." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-announces-october-7-service-academy-application-deadline-names | Malliotakis Announces October 7 Service Academy Application Deadline, Names Committee Lead | 2022-09-06 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis announced Thursday, October 7, 2022, is the final submission deadline for Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn students to submit their U.S. Service Academy application forms to her office. As a Member of Congress, Malliotakis is able to nominate high school juniors and seniors from New York's 11th Congressional District to one of our country’s four service academies: Air Force, Army, Merchant Marine, or Navy. Malliotakis may nominate up to ten students for each vacant academy slot allotted to New York's 11th Congressional District. Students who are accepted make a commitment to serve in the U.S. military for at least five years upon graduation. "Nominating impressive students from Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn for our country's service academies is one of the greatest honors I have as a Congresswoman," Malliotakis said. "I urge students to get all application forms into our office before the October 7 deadline so our nomination committee has ample time to review them. I look forward to receiving the committee's recommendations and wish the best of luck to these young patriots who wish to serve our great nation." Additionally, Malliotakis announced that Wagner College Administrator and retired Coast Guard Captain David J. Martin, Esq. will lead her selection committee to review this year's applicants, made up of approximately 20 prominent community leaders, high-ranking active duty and former military members personnel, and military academy graduates. The committee will interview applicants, assess their qualifications, and ultimately make nomination recommendations to Congresswoman Malliotakis. "It is an honor for me to be asked by Congresswoman Malliotakis to serve on this most important committee," Martin said. "I look forward to meeting some of our best and brightest young men and women as they apply for one of the federal service academies. Having been an instructor at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, I can state unequivocally that this is an o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-submits-written-testimony-mta-opposing-congestion-pricing-program | Malliotakis Submits Written Testimony to MTA Opposing Congestion Pricing Program | 2022-08-25 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND/BROOKLYN, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis today submitted the following written testimony to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) opposing the city's plan to implement a Central Business District Tolling Program in New York City, otherwise known as Congestion Pricing: As a resident of the New York metropolitan area, I am deeply concerned about the economic, environmental, and safety impacts of the proposed CBDTP on our greater region. The cordon pricing zone will generate revenues for the MTA’s capital program, all at the expense of other, less privileged communities in our vast region of over 22 million inhabitants. Many commuters – in places such as Staten Island – lack an alternative mode of transport to personal automobile for their regular commute to the Manhattan CBD. This could be due to the time of day they are required to commute, the number of intraday trips, or a transit-inaccessible point of origin. These individuals will be unduly harmed and disadvantaged. The EA prepared by the MTA and FHWA demonstrates that communities – such as the Bronx and Staten Island – will experience higher levels of traffic congestion along with the increased air pollution that comes with it. Higher congestion levels will also erode pedestrian safety and drive traffic fatalities up in our communities. These heightened daytime traffic levels in our region but away from the CBD will necessarily expose two of society’s most vulnerable groups to more pollution and more traffic danger: children and senior citizens. As the CBDTP transfers Manhattan’s vehicular congestion out to communities such as the Bronx and Staten Island, our most vulnerable citizens will be at greater risk. The level of study conducted under the EA process to date is sufficient only to reinforce the concerns of millions of residents in the New York metropolitan area. We will be disadvantaged, and the errors of past transportation planners will be exacerbated by the MTA’s hasty push to conclude NEPA and implement their program. F… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-garbarino-honors-long-island-vietnam-veterans-commemorative-pinning | Rep. Garbarino Honors Long Island Vietnam Veterans With Commemorative Pinning Ceremony | 2022-08-18 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | EAST ISLIP, N.Y. — This week, Congressmen Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02) held a veterans pinning ceremony at AMVETS Post 18 to honor Vietnam veterans as part of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration — a national 50th anniversary commemoration — authorized by Congress and established under the Department of Defense in 2012. The primary objective of the commemoration is to thank and honor our Vietnam veterans and their families, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the Nation. "Vietnam veterans answered the call to serve.These commemorative lapel pins serve as a lasting token of long overdue recognition from a grateful nation," said Rep. Garbarino. "I was proud to host this commemorative pinning ceremony to honor our Vietnam veterans, and their families, in New York’s Second District and to make sure they know they have our profound thanks for their service." Rep. Garbarino was joined by Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, Suffolk County Legislator Steven Flotteron, Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo, and the Long Island Chapter Air Force Association in honoring our veterans during the ceremony hosted at AMVETS Post 18 in East Islip. “May this ceremony, and many like it across the Nation, provide Veterans and their families with the recognition they deserve and let us remember and pay tribute to all U.S. Armed Forces personnel, including those held as prisoners of war, listed as missing in action, or whose contributions were made on the home front. On behalf of the community, the Town of Islip and the Nation, we thank you for your service and sacrifice,” said Supervisor Carpenter. “I would like to thank Congressman Garbarino for including me in yesterday’s significant pin presentation for our Vietnam Veterans. It gave recognition to those who risked their lives for their country without receiving the respect and honor they so deserved because our country was divided over the Vietnam conflict,” said Legislator Flotteron. Over 40 Vietnam veterans or the families of Vietnam veterans, including t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-zeldin-hochul-stop-incentivizing-illegal-migration-call-potus | Malliotakis, Zeldin to Hochul: Stop Incentivizing Illegal Migration, Call on POTUS to Secure Border | 2022-08-16 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (NEW YORK, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and Congressman Lee Zeldin (NY-01) yesterday called on Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams to stop incentivizing illegal migration and join calls for President Biden to secure the southern border following an influx of migrants arriving in New York City. "I'm the daughter of immigrants; I understand the aspirations of those who are coming to our country in search of the American Dream," Malliotakis said. "My office has helped 65 immigrants from 15 different countries become United States citizens since last year, but what we're seeing transpire along our southern border and now on the streets of New York is unacceptable and lacks common sense. The reality is President Biden and Governor Hochul have incentivized illegal immigration with free college tuition, health care, and housing. The Mayor's right - the influx of migrants is a burden on our city's resources, hospitals, and schools, but what is he doing about it? He and the governor aren't joining our calls to stop this where it's actually starting. Stop the hypocrisy, stop the incentives, and let's be serious about public safety, protecting taxpayers, and getting the border crisis under control. They should be joining Congressman Zeldin and I in calling on President Biden to secure our border, reinstate Remain in Mexico, and end 'catch and release'." In New York State, undocumented immigrants are eligible to receive free health care, college tuition, shelter, and stimulus checks. Last week, Malliotakis and Zeldin along with the entire New York Republican Congressional Delegation called on Hochul to support the repeal of New York’s “Green Light” law which allows undocumented immigrants to obtain New York driver's licenses and prevent federal immigration officials from accessing state DMV records without a search warrant. Additionally, two suspected Mexican drug cartel members were arrested last month in New York City for possessing $1.2 million worth of crystal meth. Despite being… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-gottheimer-announce-federal-action-fight-nys-congestion-tax | Malliotakis, Gottheimer Announce Federal Action to Fight NY’s Congestion Tax | 2022-08-15 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (NEW YORK, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) today announced bipartisan steps they are taking at the federal level to combat New York City's Congestion Pricing Program, including new legislation that would require that the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) conduct a full audit of the Metro Transit Authority (MTA) to see how its spent billions in federal assistance over the past five years. Under the city's plan, commuters may be forced to pay an additional $23 toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th street, costing drivers more than $5,000 per year, and potentially more for Staten Islanders who already pay a toll to connect to the rest of the city. If the plan does move forward, Malliotakis is calling on the MTA to establish a credit system to prevent her constituents from being double-tolled. "The fact that the City, State, and MTA are proposing a congestion tax to make up for lost revenue after they've received billions in federal assistance and opportunities to apply for matching grants through the federal infrastructure bill is absurd and goes to show how mismanaged the authority is," Malliotakis said. "Go after toll evaders, turnstile jumpers, and make New York City’s transit safe so more residents and tourists ride, but stop treating New Yorkers and American taxpayers like ATMs. The MTA is a notorious blackhole and the Inspector General should audit every federal dollar the MTA has received. Enough is enough." Malliotakis and Gottheimer have already taken several steps to fight New York's congestion tax, including the Economic Impact of Tolling Act, legislation that would prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from implementing congestion pricing until a thorough economic impact analysis is completed and publicized, along with two amendments that would ensure federal dollars aren't used to implement congestion pricing unless certain criteria are met. Most recently, Malliotakis and Gottheimer wrote to the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) calling… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarinos-statement-following-his-vote-against-so-called-inflation-reduction | Garbarino's Statement Following His Vote Against the so-called "Inflation Reduction Act" | 2022-08-12 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) released the following statement following his vote against H.R.5376, the so-called Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. "I voted AGAINST the deceptively named 'Inflation Reduction Act' just like I voted against the reckless Build Back Better scheme. We can’t tax and spend our way out of the economic crisis that Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi created. Two hundred and thirty economists agree that the so-called Inflation Reduction Act is expected to contribute to skyrocketing inflation and burden the American economy. This bill means $745 billion in new spending, including over $400 billion for the 'Green New Deal' and $80 billion in new funding for the IRS to hire 87,000 new agents to go after the middle class and small businesses. Aside from completely failing to reduce inflation, this bill fails to address the SALT deduction cap while raising taxes that will impact the middle class. The healthcare provisions in the bill are expected to increase premiums and decrease drug innovation, leading to a fewer number of new drugs and cures. This bill is bad for Long Islanders and bad for the American people. Shame on Congressional Democrats for forcing through this irresponsible legislation to score a political win at the expense of American taxpayers." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-urges-gov-hochul-stop-influx-illegal-immigrants-new-york | Garbarino Urges Gov. Hochul to Stop Influx of Illegal Immigrants to New York | 2022-08-09 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | MASSAPEQUA PARK, N.Y. - Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) joined Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-NY-01) and the rest of their New York Republican colleagues in the House of Representatives in sending a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, calling on her to support the repeal of New York’s “Green Light” law, finally speak out against the transportation of illegal immigrants into New York by the Biden Administration, permit and encourage more coordination and cooperation between federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, and repeal New York’s many incentives that reward illegal entry. The Green Light law allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses in New York and prevents federal immigration officials from accessing the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles records without a search warrant. “The dead of the night flights to Westchester County have now morphed into a multi-faceted travel agency with destinations elsewhere in New York, dealing striking blows to local resources. This crisis has escalated to the point that New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently called for federal intervention due to the city's inability to accommodate the arrival of 3,000 illegal immigrants in recent weeks. New Yorkers have no concrete information about what sort of vetting these migrants have gone through, why they are being relocated, where they will stay, who was involved in this decision-making process and so much more. The silence and lack of transparency from your administration has been completely unacceptable,” the lawmakers wrote in part. The full text of the letter can be found here and below: Dear Governor Hochul, The Biden Administration’s refusal to secure our nation’s border is resulting in a historic influx of illegal immigrants, who are being transported to their destinations of choice, including New York. This creates a significant stress on state and local resources, and also increases security risks. For far too long, failed leadership in our state has implemented policies that incent… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-adams-call-potus-secure-our-southern-border | Malliotakis to Adams: Call on POTUS to Secure our Southern Border | 2022-08-08 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND/BROOKLYN, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today called on New York City Mayor Eric Adams to join calls for President Biden to secure the southern border following Texas Governor Greg Abbott bussing migrants who've entered the country illegally to New York City. "Instead of requesting more money from the federal government, Mayor Adams should be joining our calls for the Biden Administration to secure our southern border and end the unsustainable mass migration President Biden's policies have created," Malliotakis said. "Since President Biden took office, more than three million individuals from over 60 countries have crossed our southern border, in addition to hundreds of thousands of others whom authorities estimate have gone undetected. I visited the Southern Border last year and our Custom and Border Protection (CBP) Agents are being overwhelmed by the cartels and coyotes who are profiting billions from human and drug trafficking schemes. We also know that since October, 56 individuals on the FBI's terrorist watch list have been intercepted and tons of poisonous drugs such as fentanyl and meth are pouring in and killing hundreds of young Americans every day. The Biden Administration’s mishandling of the border has been an utter disaster and has created a dire humanitarian crisis, national security crisis, and public safety crisis." Last month, two suspected Mexican drug-cartel members were caught with $1.2 million worth of meth in New York City. Despite being caught by the Drug Enforcement Agency, the two men were cut loose on supervised release because of New York's lax bail law. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-introduces-legislation-hold-new-york-accountable-lax-bail-law | Malliotakis Introduces Legislation To Hold New York Accountable for Lax Bail Law, Require Dangerousness Be Considered | 2022-08-08 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) has introduced H.R. 8647, the Protecting All Communities Equally (PACE) Act of 2022, legislation that would hold states with lax bail laws accountable and require that bail laws provide judges with discretion to set bail if the accused is considered a danger to society. New York State is the only state in the nation that does not allow judges to use discretion. It would also hold the state responsible for any personal injury or property damage caused by criminals who go on to commit other crimes after being released without bail. "My colleagues and I have been pushing the Governor and State Legislature to reverse the botched bail law, and even after violent crime has skyrocketed to record levels, they refuse to do so," said Malliotakis, who was a state legislator and voted against the bail law in 2019. "These soft-on-crime policies have created a dangerous revolving-door criminal justice system that has only emboldened criminals and put residents, visitors, businesses, and law enforcement directly in harm's way. If the city and the state won't reverse their backward policies, I'm going to do what I can at the federal level to hold them accountable, keep dangerous criminals behind bars, and support the men and women who are on the front lines keeping us safe." According to NYPD data, recidivism rates in New York City have tripled since 2017, (before New York's bail law took effect), with roughly one in every five criminals arrested for burglary or theft rearrested on a felony charge within 60 days after being released. Even more alarming, new reports have detailed that a small group of 10 career criminals has racked up nearly 500 arrests since the bail law took effect in 2020, with perps having been arrested over 30 times in one year. Malliotakis added: "The state's top priority should be protecting the safety of its citizens. People are violently assaulted every day in our city, most often by perps with lengthy criminal rap sheets. The fact that Gove… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-golden-introduce-bill-help-struggling-families-heat-their-homes | Garbarino, Golden Introduce Bill to Help Struggling Families Heat Their Homes this Winter | 2022-08-05 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressmen Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02) joined with Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) this week to introduce the Home Heating Emergency Funding Act of 2022. The legislation would provide $4 billion in emergency funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help struggling families across the country afford to heat their homes this winter amidst rising fuel costs. “Long Islanders and Americans across the country are dealing with astronomical energy prices on top of rising costs for basic necessities across the board,” said Rep. Garbarino. “This legislation will provide much needed relief to some of the most vulnerable families in our community and help ensure they are able to heat their homes this winter.” “Even if sky-high heating oil prices come down between now and November, it’s going to be a tough winter for many families in Maine,” said Rep. Golden. “While I’ve been pushing for months for the U.S. to expand domestic oil and gas production and open pipelines to increase energy supply and lower prices, these measures are unlikely to impact Mainers filling their oil tanks this winter. That’s why the bipartisan bill I’m introducing today is so important. Our bill will respond to this crisis by temporarily doubling the funding that goes to LIHEAP, the program that helps families with their heating bills. For thousands of Maine residents this funding could be a crucial lifeline to get them through the winter this year.” LIHEAP helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs. LIHEAP provides federally funded assistance in managing costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization and energy-related minor home repairs. Learn more here. Rep. Garbarino also helped lead appropriation requests to fund LIHEAP for both Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-islip-town-officials-announce-3-million-grant-sewer-expansion | Garbarino, Islip Town Officials Announce $3 Million Grant for Sewer Expansion Project | 2022-08-05 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) joined with Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, Councilman Jim O'Connor and town officials to announce a $3 million federal grant secured by Rep. Garbarino for a new sewer connection in the Central Islip Downtown. "I was proud to secure $3 million for this sewer expansion to aid in the revitalization of Central Islip," said Rep. Garbarino. "The age and density of sewer our systems cannot sustain the rate of growth we have seen in our population and economy. This is a serious barrier to doing business on Long Island, a problem I saw firsthand even before entering office in my work as a private attorney aiding small businesses. This project is going to have a major economic and environmental impact on this community. I thank Supervisor Angie Carpenter, Councilman Jim O’Conner, and the Town of Islip for working so closely with me and my office to bring this funding to fruition." The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant will allow for a new sewer connection in the Central Islip Downtown in order to make possible the development of a more businesses in the area that are reliant on sewer connectivity to make a location viable. In addition to aiding in the revitalization of the downtown area, this sewer expansion will have significant environmental impact by preventing nitrogen pollution from wastewater from running into the Great South Bay. The $3 million HUD grant, in combination with a $7.5 million grant from the United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Agency (USDOC EDA) for the sewer connection, which the Town of Islip applied for with Rep. Garbarino's support, will allow for the complete funding of this critical project with no additional cost to Islip residents. "I would like to thank Congressman Andrew Garbarino, who once again came through for the Town of Islip," said Supervisor Carpenter. “With its close proximity to the Long Island Railroad, we plan to continue the transit-oriented developm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-unveils-recommendations-restore-public-safety-new-york-city | Malliotakis Unveils Recommendations to Restore Public Safety in New York City | 2022-08-05 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (NEW YORK, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), a member of the American Security Law Enforcement Task Force (ASTF), today unveiled legislative recommendations the task force has proposed to restore public safety in cities across America should Republicans take back the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. "As a member of the American Security Task Force, I've joined my colleagues in meeting with law enforcement officers from across the state to hear directly from them what tools are needed to help them more effectively do their jobs," Malliotakis said. "Democrats' lax bail policies have created a revolving-door justice system in our state, and after hearing officers' concerns, we know these policies are putting residents, businesses, and visitors at risk. While most of the concerns brought up in our roundtables are with state and local laws like bail reform, budget cuts to law enforcement, and laws that tie their hands, our task force has been able to find ways that the federal government can hold local officials accountable and support law enforcement directly." The American Security Law Enforcement Task Force has unveiled the following legislative recommendations: Support and FUND the Police. Law enforcement deserves a House majority that has their backs. We must make sure police departments have the resources necessary to do their job without increasing federal control over local enforcement. Tackle Recruitment and Retention Issues. Police departments across the country are struggling to recruit new officers to fill open positions. A nationwide survey from June 2021 found departments are 7% short of filling budgeted positions. This amounts to over 46,000 law enforcement officers nationwide. Some cities face shortages as high as 17%. Retirements nationwide were up by 45% in 2021. Congress should make available and increase resources to provide retention and recruitment bonuses of up to $5,000 to law enforcement officers to mitigate this challenge. Address Crime Against Officers. It is… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-statement-city-contract-dispute-staten-island-ferry-service | Malliotakis Statement on City Contract Dispute, Staten Island Ferry Service Reductions | 2022-08-04 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today released the following statement regarding the ongoing service reduction on the Staten Island Ferry. "This morning I joined my city, state, and federal colleagues on a call with Mayor Adams, New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) Commissioner Rodriguez, along with City Hall and NYCDOT staff regarding the staffing shortages that have impacted Staten Island Ferry service for the commuters we represent. "It is evident that these staffing shortages and service reductions on the Ferry are due to the city's inability over the past decade to come to a contract agreement with the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (MEBA) that represents captains, assistant captains, engineers, and mates. While I understand this problem was inherited by Mayor Adams, I wrote to the new Mayor in January expressing my concerns that not resolving this dispute immediately would lead to the staffing shortages and irregular ferry schedule we're seeing today. "I've spoken with representatives from MEBA who say they've lost talent to other transportation networks and private industries that provide a better quality of life for workers and their families. It's clear that their members are overworked, underpaid, and desperate for a new contract that addresses retention, overtime, and other staffing issues. While the Mayor's office emphasized they are working as quickly as possible to address this dispute, reductions in service have become all the more frequent and should have been made a top priority during the first few months of this administration when I and other Staten Island officials highlighted it. In the meantime, it's important for both parties to remain dedicated to finding a solution while also showing up to work so there is minimal impact on passenger service and safety. "I fear that the longer this dispute goes on, the more it will impact operational and passenger safety risks for those I represent. I continue to urge the Mayor and his staff to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-compensate-911-widows-children | Malliotakis Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Compensate 9/11 Widows & Children | 2022-08-03 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), joined by Congresswoman Kathleen Rice (NY-04) and Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), today introduced bipartisan legislation that would appropriate funds to the United States Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Fund (USVSST) to equally compensate widows and dependent children of individuals killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The USVSST was established in 2015 to compensate people injured in acts of international state-sponsored terrorism. Between 2017 and 2020, $3.3 billion in payments were made through the fund, however, certain 9/11 spouses, and dependents only became eligible for the fund in 2019 and were left out of the fund’s first two payments. The group initially excluded has received less than .01 percent of their allocated payments, while other groups in the USVSST have received millions of dollars. Previous payouts have been funded through assets seized from state-sponsored terrorism. "This year, we will commemorate the 21st anniversary of September 11, 2001,” Malliotakis said. "We made a promise never to forget those who lost their lives on that fateful day and this must also extend to the widows, widowers, and children they left behind. I’m proud to join a bipartisan group of colleagues in introducing legislation to correct a solemn wrong and ensure widows and children of 9/11 are not forgotten and are compensated equitably by the USVSST by directly allocating this funding as a catch-up payment for which some were previously excluded. No more political theater, it’s far past time to get this done." In 2020, Congress passed legislation requiring the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to estimate the amount of "catch-up" payments for newly eligible groups to align with payments that other 9/11 family members had previously received. In direct response to the GAO's study, Malliotakis' legislation would directly appropriate these catch-up payments to the roughly 5,364 victims, spouses, or dependents that were wrong… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-mcmahon-request-help-us-attorneys-stop-auto-thefts | Malliotakis, McMahon Request Help from US Attorneys to Stop Auto Thefts | 2022-08-01 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon requested that the U.S. Attorneys for the Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York, and the District of New Jersey establish a task force to assist to NYPD with the sharp rise in transnational grand theft auto crimes in New York City. “Over the past year, there has been a drastic increase in stolen vehicles by transnational organized criminals,” Malliotakis and McMahon wrote. “This dangerous trend has resulted in vehicles being loaded onto ships at the Port of New York/Newark and sent abroad for resale, mostly to West Africa and the Dominican Republic, making them almost impossible to recover. Given that this criminal operation crosses state lines, we urge you to create a task force to investigate and prosecute the individuals and organizations involved.” New York City has seen a 44 percent increase in auto grand larceny thefts over 2021, with 7,361 vehicles stolen citywide, and Staten Island seeing the largest percentage increase of all the boroughs. According to U.S. Customs and Border Control (CBP), as of April 115 stolen vehicles were recovered within New York City ports with approximately 74 stolen vehicles destined for various West African countries and 40 stolen vehicles headed for the Dominican Republic. These numbers are on pace to far exceed the 174 vehicles that were recovered in all of FY 2021. The officials added: “It must be noted that the men and women of the NYPD are working tirelessly to prevent these thefts through robust community engagement and education, and to identify and apprehend those who are perpetrating these crimes. But the sheer amount of man hours it takes to investigate and solve even the most routine grand larceny auto crime is massive. We respectfully request your assistance in addressing this situation by mobilizing a task force to work in coordination with CBP, HSI, NYPD, and other federal agencies and local law enforcement involved to e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-bills-support-veterans-pass-house-veterans-affairs-committee | Garbarino Bills In Support of Veterans Pass House Veterans Affairs Committee | 2022-07-25 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.- The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs recently held a full committee markup for several bills to strengthen benefits for veterans across America. Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) is proud to announce that three bills he helped introduce were passed out of the committee and are awaiting a full vote before the House of Representatives. They include H.R. 8260 - the Faster Payments to Veterans’ Survivors Act, H.R. 7299 - the Strengthening VA Cybersecurity Act of 2022, and H.R. 5606 – the Return to Home Housing Act. “Our Veterans have made incredible sacrifices to protect this great nation, and it is a moral imperative to ensure they are taken care of when they return home,” said Rep. Garbarino. “These bills would expand and streamline veterans’ access to benefits and make sure that their personal information is protected from cyber criminals. I am pleased that my bills were passed by the Committee, and I will continue to push for critical reforms like those offered in this legislation on behalf of our veterans.” Faster Payments to Veterans’ Survivors Act Would streamline the process by which the families of our fallen heroes are able to receive benefits. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to strengthen its processes for identifying, locating, and paying hard-to-find survivors and other beneficiaries after the death of a veteran. The bill shortens the timeframe for the VA to contact beneficiaries, setting a 2-year goal to get the funds disbursed. Strengthening VA Cybersecurity Act of 2022 Would require the VA to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to provide a cybersecurity assessment of high-impact VA information systems and the effectiveness of the VA’s information security program and information security management system. The bill will help protect the aging veteran population from cyber threats by educating our veterans and defending against attacks from malicious actors. Return to Home Housing Act… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-colleagues-pass-bipartisan-legislation-protect-va-hospitals | Malliotakis, Colleagues Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Protect VA Hospitals | 2022-07-21 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Yesterday Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in voting to pass two amendments that would redirect funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission that is recommending the closure or consolidation of VA hospitals across the country, including several sites in New York City. The first amendment, which Malliotakis is a cosponsor of, transfers $5 million in funds to the Healthcare for Homeless Veterans program from the AIR Commission. The second amendment prevents the VA from transferring funds from the Medical Facilities and General Administration accounts to the AIR Commission. "Providing our veterans with the healthcare they've earned and deserve is not a partisan issue," Malliotakis said. "I’ve been working diligently with veterans’ organizations, along with my House and Senate colleagues on both sides of the aisle to stop these proposed closures and protect the services so many veterans in our community rely on. The passage of today's amendments is another step in the right direction to protect our VA hospitals, however, we will not stop fighting until President Biden and his VA commit to ending the work of the AIR Commission altogether. Anything less is unacceptable and puts out veterans at risk." Last month, a bipartisan group of Senators committed to blocking the AIR Commission from proceeding, however, Biden's VA promised to continue the work of the AIR Commission. In March, Malliotakis led two rallies with local veterans and elected officials outside the Staten Island and Brooklyn VA clinics to protest the closures. Under the VA’s proposal, the Manhattan and Brooklyn VA Medical Centers would close entirely, contracting out inpatient and outpatient services to private medical providers as part of a new “strategic collaboration.” While veteran mental-health services would be expanded on Staten Island, the clinic would merge with a VA medical campus in New Jersey. This means veterans who … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-calls-reunification-cyprus-48th-anniversary-turkish-invasion | Malliotakis Calls For Reunification of Cyprus on 48th Anniversary of Turkish Invasion | 2022-07-20 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Yesterday, Greek American Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) recognized the 48th anniversary of Turkey's illegal invasion and occupation of the Republic of Cyprus on the House Floor, calling for the removal of Turkish troops from the island and the return of property to its rightful owners. "On July 20, 1974, the Turkish military invaded the Republic of Cyprus in direct violation of the Charter of the UN and international law," Malliotakis said. "To this day, there’s been no accountability for the deaths, displacements, and destruction caused by this illegal invasion and occupation. I urge the President, Secretary Blinken, and Congress to join calls for the immediate removal of Turkish troops, the return of property to rightful owners, and the reunification of Cyprus. Today, Cyprus, Greece, and other nations in the Eastern Mediterranean face more aggression and continued threats from Turkey under President Erdogan who has threatened Exclusive Economic Zones, ordered repeated military flyovers over the Greek Islands, and undermined NATO sanctions on Russia and U.S. operations in Syria. Despite Turkey’s aggression, President Biden plans to sell U.S. fighter jets to Turkey. I thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for supporting our amendment to prevent this sale, and our efforts to deliver justice for Cyprus." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-presses-secretary-buttigieg-congestion-pricing-pushes-transparency | Malliotakis Presses Secretary Buttigieg on Congestion Pricing, Pushes for Transparency | 2022-07-20 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Yesterday, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), a member of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, pressed U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on New York City's plan to implement a Congestion Pricing Plan, calling for a thorough Environmental Impact Study and the full release of the Metropolitan Transit Authority's (MTA) answers to the Federal Highway Administration's 430 required technical questions for full transparency. "New York City's Congestion Pricing Plan is the latest cash grab by New York City, New York State, and the MTA," Malliotakis said. "Given this program is the first in the nation, the Federal Highway Administration has a responsibility to conduct a full and thorough Environmental Impact Study versus a simple assessment, along with an Economic Impact Study. I don't want my constituents to be guinea pigs. I don't support this plan at all, but if the City does move forward, we need to make sure it's being done right and see what the actual impact will be on businesses, residents, and the surrounding communities." During the hearing, Buttigieg claimed the process would be thorough and transparent but to date, only a simple environmental assessment, not a full study, has been required and he did not commit to releasing the 430 questions and answers to the public. Malliotakis has also called for more public hearings to ensure the process is fair and transparent. While Buttigieg reaffirmed everything is going "by the book," with over 500 comments received, other projects across the nation that impact populations the size of the New York City metro area have historically garnered tens of thousands of public comments. "If we believe in transparency, we want to make sure we get that information out in the public domain," Malliotakis added. Malliotakis has been outspoken against New York City's Congestion Pricing Plan since her time in the New York State Assembly. In Congress, Malliotakis has spearheaded several bipartisan efforts to del… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-charges-dropped-against-alba-big-victory-time-bragg-do-his-job | Malliotakis: Charges Dropped Against Alba "Big Victory," Time For Bragg to Do His Job | 2022-07-19 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) released the following statement regarding Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg dropping murder charges against Harlem bodega worker Jose Alba for fatally stabbing a man who attacked him earlier this month. "Over the past several years, woke prosecutors, lenient judges, and Albany's disastrous bail law have emboldened criminals to act, decreasing quality of life and making our streets less safe. While today's news that charges will be dropped against Mr. Alba is a big victory for justice, what our city desperately needs is DA Bragg to charge criminals appropriately to prevent residents from having to resort to self-defense. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-statement-respect-marriage-act | Malliotakis Statement on Respect for Marriage Act | 2022-07-19 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) released the following statement regarding her intent to vote for H.R.8404, the Respect for Marriage Act, that would protect same-sex marriage nationwide. “In 2017, I expressed my deep regret for voting against a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in New York State while in the State Assembly six years prior. Every legislator has votes they regret, and to this day, that vote was one of the most difficult I've had to take. Over the past decade, I have attended two weddings of couples who deserve equal recognition and protection under the law. Today, I will vote to codify same-sex marriage to ensure our fellow Americans continue to have the right to equal marriage and benefits under federal law.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-launches-congressional-app-challenge-2022 | Malliotakis Launches Congressional App Challenge for 2022 | 2022-07-15 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) announced her office will be participating in the Congressional App Challenge for 2022. The Congressional App Challenge is an annual nationwide competition sponsored by the Internet Education Foundation to inspire students to explore STEM, coding, and computer science through hands-on practice. "I'm thrilled my office will once again be participating in the Congressional App Challenge," Malliotakis said. "This challenge inspires thousands of students to explore computer science, STEM, and expand their coding skills, all tools that will be useful to them as technology continues to advance. Last year my office received several extraordinary submissions focused on addressing local, national, and global issues, and I'm looking forward to reviewing this year's entries come November." 2022 Congressional App Challenge Rules: Students can create apps about any topic, using any programming language (e.g. C, C++, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, "block code), on any platform (e.g. PC, web, tablet, robot, mobile). AGE: Students must be in middle or high school on November 1, 2022. LOCATION: Students are only allowed to compete in a Congressional District which is hosting an App Challenge. Students may compete in either the district in which they reside or the district in which they attend school. Participants may compete only in one single district. TEAMS: Students can compete as individuals, or in teams of up to four students. Any team with more than four students is not eligible to compete. At least half of the teammates on any team must live or attend school in the same Congressional District. PRIOR PROJECTS: Students may submit any app they've created after November 1, 2021. SUBMISSIONS: Students may only submit ONE app per year. Multiple entries across multiple teams are not allowed. All entries for this year's challenge must be submitted by November 1, 2022. Winners will be announced in December 2022. Last year, Sabrina Trestin and Sofia Toropova, of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-issues-statement-following-cyber-safety-review-board-report | Garbarino Issues Statement Following Cyber Safety Review Board Report | 2022-07-14 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, N.Y. - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the Cyber Safety Review Board’s (CSRB) first report, which included 19 actionable recommendations for government and industry. Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Subcommittee, issued the following statement in response to the report: "The Log4j event was and continues to be one of the most serious vulnerabilities the United States and our allies across the globe have ever seen. Cybersecurity professionals throughout the private sector and across all levels of government must continue to work together and stay vigilant in light of this ongoing vulnerability. “I’m pleased to see the practical solutions offered by CISA’s Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB) in their report released today. The CSRB’s public and private sector collaboration has been instrumental to mitigating and disrupting future exploitation, but the coordination must not stop there. I look forward to CISA’s promulgation of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 to help industry prioritize mitigating vulnerabilities like Log4j across our nation’s most critical infrastructure." The recommendations from the CSRB address the continued risk posed by vulnerabilities discovered in late 2021 in the widely used Log4j open-source software library. The CSRB is composed of cybersecurity leaders from the federal government and the private sector. To learn more about the CSRB, visit CISA.gov/CSRB. The full report can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-annual-defense-spending-package-including-garbarino-proposed | House Passes Annual Defense Spending Package, Including Garbarino Proposed Amendments | 2022-07-14 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tonight, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (NDAA). Included in the House NDAA were six provisions introduced by Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino and seven provisions of which he was a proud cosponsor. "I am pleased to announce that the NDAA has passed the House, including several of my amendments which I firmly believe will strengthen our national security and help keep Americans safe," said Rep. Garbarino. "Building up our cyber preparedness, combatting the fentanyl crisis at our southern border, and ensuring our veterans are taken care of are top priorities for me and critical to our national interests." This year’s NDAA authorizes $850 billion for national defense, including a pay raise and benefits for servicemembers and their families, declaring the record number of illegal crossings at our southwest border a crisis and requiring an assessment on efforts to counter the flow of narcotics, human trafficking, and transnational criminal organizations, affirming our strong relationships with allies Israel and Taiwan, funding Israel's Iron dome, requiring an assessment of the military capabilities and the threat posed by cartels and gangs like MS-13 operating in Central and South America, among other things. Rep. Garbarino provisions passed in NDAA include: Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2021 Would allow Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to become better trained to assist small businesses with their cyber security and cyber strategy needs by establishing a cyber counseling certification program and helping small businesses get the information they need to implement their own cyber strategy. VSO Support Act Would create an SBA-styled grant program to address the needs of veteran service organizations (VSOs) affected by the COVID–19 pandemic as they fight to keep their facilities open due to decreased enrollment, cancellation of hall events, and other pandemic-related financial hardship… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-judges-elected-manhattan-should-not-serve-staten-island | Malliotakis: Judges Elected in Manhattan Should Not Serve on Staten Island | 2022-07-14 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) yesterday sent a letter to the New York Chief Judge Janet DiFiore and Chief Administrative Judge of the Courts, Lawrence Marks, urging them to make the necessary changes to ensure judges elected by Staten Islanders are serving within the borough's court system, including over the weekends. The letter comes as New York City Civil Court Judge Lisa Headley, who was elected to the court in August 2015 by residents of Manhattan within the city's 8th Municipal Court District, granted unsupervised release to Bessam Camacho, a career criminal, one day after he was arrested on Staten Island with a loaded gun, despite prosecutors' request to hold him on $250,000 bail. "The release of this individual, who was taken into NYPD custody 10 times prior, is the latest example of those, not elected by the constituencies they are adjudicating upon, making bad decisions that jeopardize the well-being and safety of the surrounding community," Malliotakis wrote. "[Judge Headley] was not elected by Staten Island voters, yet Staten Island, a community that supports law and order with the proclivity to elect more conservative judges, is subjected to the decisions of off-Island judges. I implore you to make the necessary changes to ensure that judges elected by Staten Islanders themselves are serving within this borough’s court system, including over the weekends." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-nycs-congestion-pricing-plan-irresponsible | Malliotakis: NYC's Congestion Pricing Plan is 'Irresponsible' | 2022-07-13 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today released the following statement as Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine announces plans to ensure state and city agencies take the necessary steps to enact the Manhattan Congestion Pricing Plan: "Congestion Pricing may have a number of unintended consequences on New York City residents, commuters, and working-class Americans, especially at a time when we're seeing record-high prices for gas, food, and basic utilities. While some are gathering today to push forward this congestion pricing plan, I remain strongly opposed to more taxation on the American people and will do everything possible to delay or stop it altogether, as our constituents are neither ATMs nor should they be guinea pigs for this first in the nation program. However, if under Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams, the Congestion Pricing Program moves forward, Staten Islanders, who are currently the only city residents required to pay a toll to connect with the rest of the city, must receive a credit toward the congestion fee for the Verrazzano Bridge toll already paid." Additionally, Malliotakis and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) submitted an amendment to the Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill to ensure federal dollars are not used to implement congestion pricing programs for any road, bridge, or tunnel until an economic impact analysis is completed and publicized. Additionally, Malliotakis submitted a separate amendment to THUD to ensure federal dollars are not used to implement congestion pricing programs unless a credit system is established for any vehicle registered within the city that's already required to pay a toll to connect to the city's center where the congestion pricing is established. Malliotakis added: "Not only is it irresponsible to move forward with a plan without knowing the potential economic consequences, the last thing government should be doing is implementing more taxation on residents who are already scraping into th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-colleagues-make-bipartisan-push-fund-911-healthcare-deficit | Malliotakis, Colleagues Make Bipartisan Push to Fund 9/11 Healthcare Deficit | 2022-07-12 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) joined a bipartisan push to address a funding shortfall in the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) with H.R.4965, the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act. H.R.4965, which Malliotakis is an original cosponsor of, is bipartisan legislation that would ensure the program has adequate funding now and in the future. The legislation was referred to the House Energy & Commerce Committee last year and the legislators are making a big push to see it passed following news that the WTCHP faces a $3 billion deficit and will not be able to accept more enrollees as soon as 2024 if it’s not fully funded. Additionally, Malliotakis joined the entire New York Republican Congressional Delegation and other original cosponsors of the bill in sending a letter to Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Chair of the House Energy & Commerce Committee to which the bill was referred urging him to consider the legislation. "While Congress extended the program to 2090, the precipitous rise in medical costs and in cancer rates over the last three years has led the program to project a deficit in funding as soon as 2025," the members wrote. "Furthermore, it is now being reported that, should Congress fail to act, the program will have to ratchet down spending and bar any new sick responders or survivors by October 2024. Let us be clear, if Congress does not quickly address this impending crisis, then the men and women who put their lives on the line and who survived the 9/11 terrorist attacks will lose health coverage to treat the physical and mental illnesses that they sustained from responding to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Thankfully, Congress has a solution to this problem in the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act." Today, the WTCHP provides medical treatment and monitoring for over 117,000 first responders and survivors from the World Trade Center and lower Manhattan, the Pentagon, and the Shanksville, PA crash site, spanning every state an… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-leads-republican-members-letter-urging-democrat-leadership-fund-911 | Garbarino Leads Republican Members in Letter Urging Democrat Leadership To Fund 9/11 Health Program | 2022-07-11 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Friday, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) led the entire New York Republican Congressional Delegation, along with additional Republican cosponsors of H.R. 4965 - the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act, in sending a letter to House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) urging him to bring the legislation up for a full committee mark-up. H.R. 4965 would address a funding shortfall in the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) and ensure its adequate funding now and in the future. The bill was referred to the Committee in August, but the Chairman has not yet brought the bill up for consideration. Today, the WTCHP provides medical treatment and monitoring for over 100,000 responders and survivors from the World Trade Center and lower Manhattan, the Pentagon, and the Shanksville, PA crash site, who live in every state and in 434 out of 435 Congressional Districts. The Members wrote in part, "While Congress extended the [World Trade Center Health Program] to 2090, the precipitous rise in medical costs and in cancer rates over the last three years has led the program to project a deficit in funding as soon as 2025. Furthermore, it is now being reported that, should Congress fail to act, the program will have to ratchet down spending and bar any new sick responders or survivors by October 2024. Let us be clear, if Congress does not quickly address this impending crisis, then the men and women who put their lives on the line and who survived the 9/11 terrorist attacks will lose health coverage to treat the physical and mental illnesses that they sustained from responding to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Thankfully, Congress has a solution to this problem in the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act." Representatives Lee Zeldin (R-NY) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) co-led the letter with Rep. Garbarino, which was also signed by Represenatives Elise Stefanik (R-NY), John Katko (R-NY), Chris Jacobs (R-NY), Claudia Tenney (R-NY),… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-helps-introduce-bill-bolster-americas-response-trafficking-along-us | Garbarino Helps Introduce Bill to Bolster America’s Response to Trafficking Along U.S. Southern Border | 2022-07-08 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) this week helped introduce H.R.8316, the Securing America’s Borders Against Fentanyl Act, alongside Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07), to strengthen America’s response to fentanyl coming through the nation’s borders and ports of entry. This bill would more than quadruple research and development into technologies and strategies that deter and interdict fentanyl shipments. Additionally, the bipartisan bill would require the administration, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to recognize the crisis at hand and build new strategies to target and detect illicit fentanyl coming through the southern border and onto America’s streets. “Fentanyl is the leading cause of death among Americans aged 18 to 45. This epidemic has devastated communities across the United States, and Long Island is no exception. We must act decisively to stop gangs and drug traffickers from bringing this poison into our country,” said Rep. Garbarino. “This legislation would fund research aimed at developing advanced technology for border screenings and require an assessment of the effectiveness of current technologies and strategies to address fentanyl being trafficked into the US. I am proud to co-lead this effort and I thank Congresswoman Spanberger for her leadership on this issue.” “As a former federal law enforcement officer and CIA case officer who worked narcotics cases and tracked dangerous cartels, I know that fentanyl trafficking is a direct danger to the safety of the American people. Fentanyl is coming through our borders and ports of entry at alarming rates, and there’s no question that we must strengthen our response — particularly at checkpoints,” said Rep. Spanberger. “I’m proud to work with Congressman Garbarino to introduce this bipartisan legislation, which pushes the administration to use the latest, cutting-edge technology to identify fentanyl at our borders and prevent it from killing Americans. These fentanyl shipments pose a thr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-biden-commit-keeping-our-va-hospitals-open | Malliotakis to Biden: Commit to Keeping our VA Hospitals Open | 2022-07-06 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) yesterday sent a letter to President Biden urging him to publicly denounce the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) recommendations to the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission to close VA hospitals across the country as a bipartisan group of Senators has committed to blocking the AIR Commission from proceeding. Biden's VA has promised to continue with the work of the AIR Commission despite the Senate's announcement. "Despite a bipartisan group of Senator's recent statement promising to block the AIR Commission from proceeding, I, and the veterans I represent would like a commitment from you to ensure our local VA medical facilities will continue to operate as normal," Malliotakis wrote. "Under the VA's recommendations, my district, which encompasses Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn, would see the complete closure of our Brooklyn VA Medical Center and the realignment of our Staten Island VA Multi-Service Community-Based Outpatient Clinic to the New Jersey Market, causing great distress among veterans not just in my district, but thousands more in other boroughs who utilize these facilities on a daily basis." In March, Malliotakis led two rallieswith local veterans and elected officials outside the Staten Island and Brooklyn VA clinics to protest the closures. Under the VA’s proposal, the Manhattan and Brooklyn VA Medical Centers would close entirely, contracting out inpatient and outpatient services to private medical providers as part of a new “strategic collaboration.” While veteran mental-health services would be expanded on Staten Island, the clinic would merge with a VA medical campus in New Jersey. This means veterans who are patients at the Staten Island clinic would be forced to travel upwards of two hours round trip and face a burdensome $16 toll to receive specialized treatment. As of 2019, there were 138,000 veterans living in the New York City metropolitan area according to the U.S. Census Bureau, with 75 percent being senior… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-cosponsors-amendment-prohibiting-f-16-sale-turkey | Malliotakis Cosponsors Amendment Prohibiting F-16 Sale to Turkey | 2022-07-06 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) -Today Greek-American Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) cosponsored a bipartisan amendment to the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which would prohibit President Biden from selling or transferring U.S. F-16 fighter jets or modernization kits to Turkey if it continues its aggression in the Eastern Meditteranean region. In order to authorize a sale or transfer, President Biden would have to certify to Congress that Turkey has not violated Greece's sovereignty through military flyovers, degraded NATO operability, or the general security of NATO member countries within the previous 120-day period. Last week, President Biden met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan where he signaled support for the potential sale of U.S. F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits to Turkey. “During his recent visit to Washington, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis repeatedly cautioned against any sale of U.S. military equipment to Turkey due to Erdoğan's unprovoked aggression in the region," Malliotakis said. "Despite Greece's legitimate concerns, President Biden has signaled his willingness to provide Turkey with U.S. warplanes and kits to modernize its fleet, air-to-air missiles, and radar equipment, which would only heighten the threat against some of our country's strongest allies, including Greece, Cyprus, and Israel. Additionally, Turkey has threatened to begin another military incursion into northern Syria which previously disrupted counter-ISIS operations by U.S. and partner forces and Turkey remains the only NATO member not to impose sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. It's incumbent upon the United States to stand with our allies against any form of aggression, which is why Congress is taking steps to prohibit this sale in case President Biden attempts to proceed." For more information about the amendment, click HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-bilirakis-statement-biden-meeting-turkish-president-erdogan | Malliotakis, Bilirakis Statement on Biden Meeting with Turkish President Erdoğan | 2022-06-30 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) -Today Greek-American representatives Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), released the following statement regarding President Biden's meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan where he signaled support for the potential sale of U.S. F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits to Turkey so it can upgrade existing warplanes, air-to-air missiles, and radar equipment. “It's shocking that President Biden would advocate for the sale of U.S. F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits to Turkey after hearing concerns of Turkish aggression directly from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during his visit to Washington last month. "During his visit, Prime Minister Mitsotakis discussed the repeated aggression and military flyovers being conducted over the Greek Islands at the direction of Erdoğan and cautioned that any sale to Turkey would be used to continue bullying other smaller nations in the Eastern Mediterranean region, including Greece, Cyprus, and Israel. "As members of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus, we remain strongly opposed to any sale of U.S. military equipment to Turkey and will continue to express our concerns to our colleagues on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bond between Greece and the United States has only been strengthened over the last two centuries, and it's incumbent upon Congress to stand together against aggression whether it comes from an adversary like Russia or a NATO ally like Turkey that continues to violate international law." Malliotakis, the daughter of a Greek immigrant, is a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs where she serves as the Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations, and Global Corporate Social Impact, and sits on the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment, and Cyber. Malliotakis is also a member of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus and the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-statement-progress-effort-block-bidens-va-hospital-closures | Malliotakis Statement on Progress in Effort to Block Biden's VA Hospital Closures | 2022-06-28 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND/BROOKLYN, NY) -Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) released the following statement after a bipartisan group of Senators committed to blocking the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission's recommendations to close VA hospitals across the country. Malliotakis has been leading the charge to save the Brooklyn VA Hospital from closing. “It’s completely unacceptable that the Biden Administration proposed closing veteran hospitals across the country including two right here in New York City," Malliotakis said. “I’ve been working diligently with veterans’ organizations and House and Senate lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to stop these proposed closures and protect the services so many veterans in our community rely on. The Senate’s commitment to block the AIR Commission’s recommendations is a key victory, however, we will continue to be vigilant and vocal and won’t stop working to protect these facilities until the President definitively says any proposal from the AIR commission is dead on arrival.” In March, Malliotakis led two rallies with local veterans and elected officials outside the Staten Island and Brooklyn VA clinics to protest the closures. Under the VA’s proposal, the Manhattan and Brooklyn VA Medical Centers would close entirely, contracting out inpatient and outpatient services to private medical providers as part of a new “strategic collaboration.” While veteran mental-health services would be expanded on Staten Island, the clinic would merge with a VA medical campus in New Jersey. This means veterans who are patients at the Staten Island clinic would be forced to travel upwards of two hours round trip and face a burdensome $16 toll to receive specialized treatment. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-opening-statement-emerging-technologies-hearing | Garbarino Opening Statement in Emerging Technologies Hearing | 2022-06-22 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), Ranking Member of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection & Innovation Subcommittee, delivered the following opening statement in a Committee on Homeland Security subcommittee hearing entitled, “Securing the Future: Harnessing the Potential of Emerging Technologies while Mitigating Security Risks.” Ranking Member Garbarino’s Opening Statement (as prepared for delivery) Thank you, Madam Chair, for holding this critical conversation regarding new and emerging technologies, and their implications for the security and longevity of the United States. I would like to thank our witnesses for being here today. I look forward to a constructive dialogue. Cyber incidents are increasing at a staggering rate, with threat vectors and opportunities for attack rising as quickly as new technologies are developed. With this expanding threat landscape comes both risk and opportunity. With technologies such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and deepfakes, coupled with the potential for malicious actors such as adversarial nation state actors seeking cyber dominance and criminal actors seeking financial gain, this topic is timely and important. It is paramount that the U.S. government ensures our cyber capabilities maintain pace with the lightning speed evolution of technological change. Striking the proper balance between security and harnessing technological innovation is critical in maintaining an edge against our adversaries and criminal entities, ensuring national prosperity. As the lead for coordinating federal cybersecurity, CISA will have a vast role in securing our federal networks and critically important infrastructure as we witness the emergence of new technologies. Efforts like developing a federal cloud security strategy, ensuring transparent cyber incident reporting requirements are well defined and articulated, and working with federal partners like NIST to develop standards to keep our networks and dependencies like software secure wi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-announces-return-kayaking-staten-island-national-parks | Malliotakis Announces Return of Kayaking at Staten Island National Parks | 2022-06-22 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and the National Parks Service (NPS) today announced the revival of a summer Kayaking Program in Gateway National Recreation Area on Staten Island which had been paused for several years. NPS will restart the program with a few events this year with the goal of having a more regular program next season. "Kayaking is one of my favorite activities and I’m excited that, this summer, we can enjoy it right here in our community," Malliotakis said. "It'll be great to get back out on the water with experienced paddlers and beginners to explore nature and enjoy our waterfront." "Experiencing Staten Island from the water gives you a completely different perspective on where we live," said Jennifer Nersesian, Superintendent of Gateway National Recreation Area. "We are happy to provide this opportunity to the public, and look forward to expanding this type of programming in the future." Upcoming events include: Great Kills Paddle: Great Kills Park, Staten Island Bay side parking area at Crooke’s Point. Friday, July 22, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Adventure to the wild edges of Great Kills Harbor (2 miles). To make reservations, call (718) 758-3671. If you don't get someone directly, leave a message and someone will return your call usually within 24 hours. Hoffman and Swinburne Island Excursion: Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, Camp Hudson lower parking area. Friday, August 19, 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Experienced paddlers will enjoy big playful waters along the West Bank of the lower harbor around the two historic manmade quarantine islands and see today’s unique wildlife sanctuary and refuge (4.5 miles). To make reservations, call (718) 758-3671. If you don't get someone directly, leave a message and someone will return your call usually within 24 hours. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-statement-passing-nypd-chief-charles-scholl | Malliotakis Statement on Passing of NYPD Chief Charles Scholl | 2022-06-17 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND/BROOKLYN, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today released the following statement regarding the sudden passing of NYPD Chief Charles "Chucky" Scholl. "I'm heartbroken to hear of the unexpected passing of NYPD Chief Charles Scholl. As someone who knew Chief Scholl for nearly 20 years, I can truly say he was a dedicated public servant, as demonstrated throughout his four decades of service with the NYPD up until his retirement in 2020. Chief Scholl was a well-known fixture of the Brooklyn community who was respected by all who knew him. His passing is an incredible loss for the City of New York. I offer my sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and those who served alongside him keeping our city safe." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-announces-winners-2022-congressional-art-competition | Malliotakis Announces Winners of 2022 Congressional Art Competition | 2022-06-15 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND/BROOKYLN, NY) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today announced Staten Island resident Vienna Du who attends Susan E. Wagner High School has won the 2022 Congressional Art Competition for New York's 11th Congressional District. Du's piece, entitled 'Resilience,' will be displayed in the Capitol for one year alongside the winners from each Congressional District. The runner-up for this year's competition, Bay Ridge resident Leo Cheng who attends The Brooklyn Latin School, will have his piece 'The Hidden Hero,' displayed in Malliotakis' Brooklyn Office for one year. "I was proud to congratulate both Vienna and Leo for winning this year's Congressional Art Competition," said Congresswoman Malliotakis. "Both students are extremely talented and well-deserving of this honor. Both paintings tell unique stories of strength, resilience, and hopefulness for the future. I'm delighted they chose to share their talents with us and I look forward to celebrating their achievements this fall." Image First Place: Resilience Description: "Plum Blossoms exhibit their strength by blossoming in the winter under cold and harsh conditions," Vienna said. "I interweaved the plum blossom flowers into my hair to demonstrate my strength and resilience as a second-generation immigrant. The blossoming buds also represent new opportunities and a hopeful future." Image Second Place: The Hidden Hero | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-foreign-affairs-gop-call-public-briefing-afghanistan-withdrawal | Malliotakis, Foreign Affairs GOP Call for Public Briefing on Afghanistan Withdrawal | 2022-06-14 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow morning at 9:00amET, the House Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a briefing on Afghanistan with representatives from the Biden administration. Even though the State Department offered to have a portion of the hearing unclassified, the majority decided to close it to the public and make the question-and-answer section at one of the highest levels of classification, TS/SCI. Since the Afghanistan withdrawal was completed nearly 10 months ago, the committee has only held one open, full committee hearing featuring an administration official. In response, the House Foreign Affairs Committee Republicans have released the following statement. “This committee has jurisdiction over the U.S. State Department and a constitutional obligation to conduct oversight of the agency under Article I,” the Members write. "Yet, even though the State Department had a large part of the responsibility for the noncombatant evacuation operation that ultimately resulted in the death of 13 U.S. servicemembers and the abandonment of more than 700 American citizens and tens of thousands of Afghan allies in the Taliban-controlled country, our committee has to date only had one open, full committee hearing with an official from the Biden administration. Holding a closed briefing where the question-and-answer portion is classified at the highest level – even though the vast majority of the information sought should not be classified – is not the transparency the American people deserve.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-introduces-prosecutors-need-prosecute-act-urges-doj-take-action | Malliotakis Introduces Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act, Urges DOJ to Take Action Against Rogue Prosecutors | 2022-06-14 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) last week introduced H.R.7967, the Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act, legislation that would hold prosecutors accountable and create transparency by letting the public know how many cases prosecutors are declining to prosecute, the number of offenses committed by career criminals, and the number of criminals released. "Over the past two years, we've seen a disturbing trend in progressive district attorneys in cities across the country who are refusing to prosecute violent criminal offenders," Malliotakis said in a floor speech introducing the bill. "Look no further than my city of New York where Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg released a 'Day One' memo initially directing his staff to not prosecute certain crimes, downgrade other felony charges filed by police, and no longer seek sentences of life without parole. These policies have sent a clear message to criminals: Go ahead and break the law, because we will not enforce it." In 2020, police made hundreds of arrests in connection with the Defund the Police protests in New York City and Portland, Oregon, to which District Attorneys dismissed the majority of charges filed. Also in 2020, a police Corporal was killed in the line of duty by a wanted gang-banger whom the DA's office allowed to freely roam the streets, and in San Francisco, a career criminal out on parole slammed a stolen car into two women crossing the street, killing them both. Last week, San Francisco voted to recall District Attorney Chesa Boudin because of his handling of rising crime across the city. Malliotakis added: "Our nation is under attack by criminals with no regard for property and life, and rogue district attorneys who allow them to wreak havoc on our streets. Enough is enough, criminals must no longer have free reign over our major cities, we must restore law and order, and protect ourselves from the very worst in our society. Stop siding with the criminals preying on our cities and emboldening District Attorneys to lay idly by as… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-garbarino-helps-introduce-family-integrity-reform-elections-fire-act | Rep. Garbarino Helps Introduce the Family Integrity to Reform Elections (FIRE) Act | 2022-06-13 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02) helped introduce The Family Integrity to Reform Elections (FIRE) Act. Current law allows for candidates to pay their immediate family members at market rates for a bona fide service to the campaign. However, this loophole has allowed for millions of dollars to flow out campaigns in into the bank accounts of the candidate’s family members with little proof they are contributing. This legislation is sponsored by Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04). Joining Rep. Garbarino as original co-sponsors of the bill are Reps. Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Pete Sessions (TX-17), Jake Ellzey (TX-06), Randy Weber (TX-14), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Brian Babin (TX-36), Kat Cammack (FL-03), and Troy Nehls (TX-22). "Campaign funds should never under any circumstances be used to enrich a candidate or their family," said Rep. Garbarino. "Voters deserve to feel confident that their public officials are running to represent them, not line their own pockets. This legislation will shine a light on campaign finance and hold candidates for public office to a higher standard on par with the public trust they wield." This legislation would address this problem by: Prohibiting any campaign funds from going to the candidate’s immediate family and holding the candidate directly responsible for knowingly violating this provision. Clarifying the definition of immediate family in the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. Punishing violators with a $100,000 fine or two times the amount paid to the family member — whichever is greater. Violators may face up to 2 years in prison in addition to fines. Rep. Fallon said,“Maxine Waters, $1.1 million to her daughter from campaign funds. Ilhan Omar, $2.9 million to her husband from campaign funds. James Clyburn, over $200,000 to multiple family members from his campaign. The numbers speak for themselves. Americans are sick of politicians abusing their voters’ hard-earned money. This modern-day spoils system must end. My bill shines light on… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-announces-675-million-dredging-project-great-kills-harbor | Malliotakis Announces $6.75 Million for Dredging Project in Great Kills Harbor | 2022-06-13 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today announced the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will receive $6,750,000 in Operations and Maintenance funds to complete maintenance dredging of the Federal Navigation Channel in Great Kills Harbor for boat safety and flood mitigation as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Malliotakis voted for the IIJA which passed the House on November 5, 2021, and became law on November 15, 2021. According to USACE, the 1.9-mile Federal Navigation Channel serves as a Harbor of Refuge during severe storms and supports a U.S. National Parks Service marina concession along with recreational boating, including six commercial marinas serving approximately 600 boat slips and one public terminal. "The Federal Navigation Channel has not been dredged in over eight years, causing headaches for recreational boaters in our community," said Congresswoman Malliotakis. "With this funding, the Army Corps will be able to dredge the entirety of the channel, remove hazards, and create safer waters for our boaters while at the same time protecting against flooding in surrounding areas. I'm proud to have played a part in securing funding for this project and look forward to its completion." The next maintenance dredging cycle of the Federal Navigation Channel is expected to start in the Summer of 2024 and end in the Fall of 2024 due to sediment sampling and testing that must be completed before USACE can move forward with the engineering and design. "We want to thank Congresswoman Malliotakis for securing funds for this much-needed project and working tirelessly to keep our harbor clean," said Ricky Kean & Steven Caro, Commodore & Vice Commodore of Staten Island Yacht Club. "The Congresswoman has delivered on the promises she's made to our community and the Staten Island Yacht club is extremely grateful." "Maintenance of the channel is very important for the safety of boaters," said Maureen Murphy, Commodore of Richmond County Yacht Club. "It has bee… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-funding-east-shore-seawall-passes-house | Malliotakis Funding for East Shore Seawall Passes House | 2022-06-09 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) celebrated the passage of H.R. 7776, the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA) which includes her legislative language that secures funding for the South Shore of Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management Project, otherwise known as the East Shore Seawall. The bill passed the House last night with bipartisan support and a final vote count of 384 to 37. "Since the Seawall's approval in 2013, bureaucratic red tape and costly redesigns created delays which exponentially raised the cost to complete the project," Congresswoman Malliotakis said. "Since coming to Congress, I've worked closely with our federal agencies to ensure an agreement on the remediation in and around Great Kills Park was reached, put an end to endless redesign requests by the City, and determine the remaining cost of the project so I could secure funds. I’m proud to have delivered on my promise to make this project a priority, get the timeline back on track, and ensure it will be fully funded to completion." In February, city, state, and federal partners came to an agreement on the environmental remediation project in and around Great Kills Park which will give way to the construction of the seawall's levee, floodwall, and tide gate that will run from Oakwood Beach up to Hylan Boulevard. While the estimated full completion date is under review, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) anticipates the contract for the first phase will be issued this fall. New York City Mayor Eric Adams was on Capitol Hill this week and held a meeting with members of the New York City delegation. During the meeting, Malliotakis brought ongoing land issues to the Mayor's attention to ensure the first contract award remains on track to be issued this fall. Malliotakis added: "Should hurricane-force winds hit our city as we experienced during Sandy, natural coastal barriers will almost certainly give way to flood waters once again. I cannot emphasize enough how urgently this project must be compl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-takes-balanced-approach-end-gun-violence-protect-2nd-amendment | Malliotakis Takes Balanced Approach To End Gun Violence, Protect 2nd Amendment | 2022-06-09 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today released the following statement regarding the firearm legislation voted on in the House of Representatives last night. "This is a serious issue that requires a thoughtful bipartisan approach to address the seemingly unending series of heinous mass shootings while protecting the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens—particularly at a time when crime is skyrocketing in America's cities. "To be clear, I believe the Democrats’ omnibus package was wrong, constitutionally-suspect and, unlike the process proceeding in the United States Senate, represented a partisan overreach rather than thoughtful consensus-building. That’s why I voted against the Democrats’ omnibus bill last night. "That said, after consulting with the NYPD and the reviewing the impact of the individual pieces of legislation on my constituents on Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn, I elected to vote for bills preventing the trafficking of illegal guns into New York City and establishing new federal offenses for illegal gun trafficking via straw purchasers and cracking down on ghost guns. Taken together, H.R. 2280 and H.R. 3088 would assist the NYPD in dealing with the flow of guns from other states as the NYPD has seen a 300% increase in ghost gun interceptions. I also voted for H.R. 5427 to codify President Trump’s Order banning bump stocks and devices that turn legal weapons into machine guns. Finally, I voted for H.R. 3015 to require purchasers of a specific group of semi-automatic firearms, including AR-15s, to be 21 years of age, as they are already required to be in my district. The perpetrators in the Uvalde, Buffalo, Parkland, and Sandy Hook shootings were all under 21 years old. These measures were each supported by law enforcement officials serving those I represent. "Unfortunately, the Democrats passed, over my objection, legislation that I believe unduly burdens the rights of law-abiding gun owners and impedes their ability to protect themselves and their famil… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-garbarino-issues-statement-following-his-vote-against-democrats-gun | Rep. Garbarino Issues Statement Following His Vote Against Democrats’ Gun Control Package | 2022-06-08 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following tonight’s vote in the House of Representatives against H.R. 7910, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) issued the following statement: “We are a nation in mourning following the horrific mass murders in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas. There is little doubt that something must be done curb the scourge of gun violence throughout our country. Going to school or shopping for groceries should never be a death sentence. “H.R. 7910 will do nothing to protect our children from gun violence – period. This package of gun control measures fails to address the root causes of gun violence and stands no chance of passing the Senate or becoming law. In fact, rushing through this partisan package could jeopardize ongoing negotiations between Senate Republicans and Democrats who are working to find common ground and build a compromise that may actually make it to the President’s desk. “It is essential that we find actionable bipartisan solutions to stem the tide of mass shootings in America while also safeguarding the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners. I look forward to reviewing the forthcoming proposal from the Senate to this end.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-clarke-cassidy-rosen-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-resolution | Garbarino, Clarke, Cassidy, Rosen, Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Designate June as National Cybersecurity Education Month | 2022-06-07 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), Raking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Subcommittee introduced a Resolution to Designate June as National Cybersecurity Education Month. The resolution also aims to educate Americans on the essential role of cybersecurity education and to support federal, state, and local efforts. Rep. Garbarino was joined by Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY-09) in the House, and by Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) in the Senate. “In today's hyper-connected world, cybersecurity is national security,” said Rep. Garbarino. “As our foreign adversaries grow increasingly sophisticated, it is more important than ever that we fill the cybersecurity talent pipeline to ensure that we can meet rising cyber threats and better protect our future. That starts with education and awareness which is why I am proud join Senators Cassidy and Rosen and Congresswoman Clarke in introducing this bipartisan, bicameral Resolution to designate June as National Cybersecurity Education Month and to promote the essential need to improve cybersecurity literacy among K-12 students.” "As Chair of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, & Innovation Subcommittee, I have long pursued the solutions necessary towards protecting American interests and the American people in cyberspaces in the face of hostile powers bolstering their own cyber capabilities. While technological advances are significant in our efforts, they remain only half the equation. If we do not take the steps to provide our population with the cyber literacy necessary to detect and overcome these virtual threats, a daunting vulnerability will persist through our defenses,” said Rep. Clarke. “When it comes to cybersecurity, knowledge equates to safety and security. Through National Cybersecurity Education Month, we will further our federal commitment towards educating the American people on the best practices to prot… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-displays-pow-mia-chair-honor-local-veteran-group | Malliotakis Displays POW-MIA Chair of Honor from Local Veteran Group | 2022-06-07 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, NY) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) yesterday on the anniversary of D-Day, received a POW-MIA Chair of Honor from Rolling Thunder Chapter 2 New York, to display in her Staten Island District Office as part of the organization's National POW-MIA Chair of Honor Program. A POW-MIA chair in any location is to remain perpetually empty to remember the soldiers who are still missing in action or became prisoners of war and have yet to return home to their families. "Right now, there are more than 81,000 missing brave Americans as a result of war and conflict around the world," said Congresswoman Malliotakis. "I'm honored to display this chair in our office as a permanent tribute to the brave men and women who've honorably served our nation overseas but sadly never made it home. We must do more as a grateful nation to raise attention to this issue and work toward the repatriation of all our POW/MIA soldiers. Thank you Rolling Thunder for providing this chair to serve as a reminder to all who enter that freedom is not free.” Last year, Malliotakis honored the life of Private First Class Raymond Smith, a Brooklyn native who went MIA during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War, one of the most brutal conflicts in modern history. In September 2021, after 71 years, Smith's remains were identified and returned to New York City where he was welcomed home by his family, a full U.S. military honor guard, and the Port Authority Police. "We thank Congresswoman Malliotakis for allowing us to place this POW Chair of Honor," said Vinny Perno, President of Rolling Thunder Chapter 2 New York. "The POW Chair of Honor will sit empty in remembrance of all those brave men and women who never returned, and remain missing in action." Image | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-named-grand-marshal-greek-independence-day-parade | Malliotakis Named Grand Marshal for Greek Independence Day Parade | 2022-06-02 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (NEW YORK, NY) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today announced the Parade Committee of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York has named her a Grand Marshal for New York's Greek Independence Day Parade this Sunday, June 5, on Fifth Avenue. A contingent of Greece's Presidential Guard Corps, the Evzones, will also march in the parade and participate in other parade events to uplift the spirits of the Greek-American community. "As the daughter of a Greek immigrant, it's an honor to be named a Grand Marshal for New York's Greek Independence Day Parade where thousands of Greek-Americans will gather to celebrate our rich culture and community," Malliotakis said. "At a time when Greece is facing aggressors in the Eastern Mediterranean, it's important for the Hellenic Members of Congress to show support for our ally, strengthen our bilateral relationship, and celebrate the many contributions Greeks have made to our country." Other Grand Marshals include His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, members of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus, Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Greek Olympic gold medalist Fani Chalkia. Last month, Malliotakis met with Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, following his address to a Joint Session of Congress. During the meetings, the lawmakers discussed several issues important to U.S.-Greece relations, including energy independence, military cooperation, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and Turkish aggression. Malliotakis is a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs where she serves as the Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations, and Global Corporate Social Impact, and sits on the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment, and Cyber. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-reminds-individuals-check-passports-agencies-return-pre-pandemic | Malliotakis Reminds Individuals to Check Passports as Agencies Return to Pre-Pandemic Staffing Levels | 2022-06-01 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND/BROOKLYN, NY) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today is reminding constituents to check their passports to avoid delays due to application backlogs as the summer vacation season begins. Since taking office, the congresswoman’s office has helped roughly 700 constituents who ran the risk of missing their travel plans obtain passports and renewals. She was among those who advocated that passport agencies return to pre-pandemic staffing levels to deal with backlogs. The Department of State announced the pre-pandemic staffing level took effect this week. "Starting this week, passport agencies nationwide are returning to pre-pandemic staffing levels. While this will surely relieve some of the problems Americans have experienced with lack of responsiveness and delays, we anticipate that there will still be a backlog as agencies resume normal operations. I urge individuals to check their passports well in advance of any international travel to ensure that it is not expired and immediately complete an application or make an appointment if a new passport or renewal is required. As always, my office is here to assist residents of Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn with passports requests as we've helped more than 700 constituents renew their passports since taking office." To make an appointment at the New York Passport Agency, click HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-submits-testimony-opposing-increase-nyc-water-rates | Malliotakis Submits Testimony Opposing Increase to NYC Water Rates | 2022-05-26 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, NY) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today will submit testimony to the New York City Water Board regarding its proposal to raise water rates by 4.9%, the largest increase in nearly a decade. "This proposal could not come at a worse time," Malliotakis wrote. "New Yorkers are struggling with record high prices at the pump, skyrocketing utility bills, higher priced groceries, and burdensome costs of living. To usher in the largest water rate increase in eight years, amidst the economic turmoil we are currently facing is tone deaf, shortsighted, and wrong." According to the Department of Environmental Protection, customers currently owe more than $750 million in unpaid water bills. In addition to the rate increase, the proposal would increase interest rates on certain properties for late payments from 5% to 18%. Malliotakis added: "Water is a necessity, not a luxury. Like oxygen, it is a most basic element needed for survival. Our city‘s leadership, in good conscience, cannot and should not raise the cost of this life necessity...I urge my local colleagues to be fiscally conservative, not continue to take from hardworking New Yorkers, who have seen the cost-of-living skyrocket while quality of life plummets." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:09:24Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-subway-murder-was-preventable-nys-refusal-fix-bail-law-blame | Malliotakis: Subway Murder Was Preventable; NY's Refusal To Fix Bail Law To Blame | 2022-05-24 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) released the following statement regarding the arrest of Andrew Abdullah, the individual suspected of murdering an innocent civilian on the Manhattan-bound Q train on Sunday morning. According to reports, Abdullah - a known gang member who has been arrested 19 times over the past decade - was out on bail at the time of Sunday's shooting. "This violent gang banger with an extensive criminal history is the latest example of someone who shouldn't be free to roam our streets, and yet because of the policies put in place by our state's governor and legislature, an innocent man has been randomly killed. This shooting is absolutely tragic, senseless, and sadly, it was 100 percent preventable. The elected officials who continue to support the radical pro-criminal policies that are leading to the murder, assault, robbery, or stabbing of innocent New Yorkers have blood on their hands. How many people will have to become victims of violent crime before state officials take action? By refusing to reverse these dangerous policies, New York's leaders are doing a tremendous disservice to those they've taken an oath to represent and protect." A summary of Abdullah's charges is below: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-introduces-legislation-enhance-dhs-efforts-combat-transnational | Garbarino Introduces Legislation To Enhance DHS Efforts to Combat Transnational Criminal Activity | 2022-05-20 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02), a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, introduced the DHS Transnational Criminal Investigative Units Supplemental Pay Act, which would help address personnel shortages among the Homeland Security Investigations' (HSI) Transnational Criminal Investigative Unit (TCIU) Program within the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Specifically, the bill would give HSI the authority to provide stipends to law enforcement officers for both retention and recruitment incentives. Joining as original cosponsors of the bill are Representatives John Katko (NY-24), Peter Meijer (MI-03), Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), Dan Meuser (PA-09), Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Jake LaTurner (KS-02), Carlos Gimenez (FL-26), and Michael McCaul (TX-10). HSI TCIUs are teams of special agents based in 13 countries across North America, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and Asia that investigate and prosecute individuals involved in transnational criminal activity that pose a continuing threat to the security of the United States. They also help identify targets, such as MS-13 gang members and drug smugglers, collect evidence, share intelligence, and facilitate the prosecution of transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) both in-country and throughout the U.S. judicial system. "My constituents are all too familiar with the damage that transnational criminal organizations can do. Just this week, yet another MS-13 gang member on Long Island plead guilty to murders committed in my district. Border patrol is being overwhelmed by the record-breaking number of migrants attempting to cross our border, which has allowed violent transnational criminal organizations like MS-13 to slip through the cracks and infiltrate our country," Rep. Garbarino said. "DHS has confirmed that hundreds of thousands of known gotaways evaded border patrol last year and those numbers are only increasing. By strengthening the ranks of TCIU we can take on … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-pushes-city-lift-vaccine-mandate-public-school-graduations | Malliotakis Pushes City to Lift Vaccine Mandate for Public School Graduations | 2022-05-18 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) sent a letter to New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan and New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) Chancellor David Banks urging the city to reconsider its vaccine mandate for award and graduation ceremonies. "On March 7, 2022, Mayor Eric Adams reversed several COVID-19 safety protocols including the mandatory mask mandates in public schools and the Key2NYC vaccination requirements at restaurants, entertainment, and cultural venues. He also announced last week that unvaccinated students will be allowed to attend prom," Malliotakis wrote. "Despite this, evident inconsistencies in vaccination protocol are continuing to unfairly jeopardize students' school careers as well as their parent and guardians' ability to attend such memorable events as they have been missing out on milestone experiences for the past three years." Last month, Malliotakis led her local colleagues in calling on the City to reverse its vaccine mandate for public school students to attend prom. The city reversed its mandate following her push. Additionally, following calls from graduates, Malliotakis also reached out to the College of Staten Island and received a commitment that the school would allow unvaccinated students to attend graduation ceremonies. Malliotakis continued: "If New Yorkers are allowed to eat at restaurants indoors, attend school, go to movie theaters, and work out at the gym without proof of vaccination, NYC public school graduations and award ceremonies should be open to all parents and guardians, regardless of their vaccination status." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-meets-greek-prime-minister-kyriakos-mitsotakis | Malliotakis Meets With Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis | 2022-05-17 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) joined members of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus and House Committee on Foreign Affairs in attending meetings with Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, following his address to a Joint Session of Congress. During the meetings, the lawmakers discussed several issues important to U.S.-Greece relations, including energy independence, military cooperation, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and Turkish aggression. "Freedom and Democracy are not the only core principles that serve as the foundation for the U.S.-Greece relationship. In fact, the United States and Greece rely on each other for both economic and military support," Malliotakis said. "During our meetings, we discussed several issues important to our countries' relationship, including the need to bolster energy independence for both the United States and Europe, Greece's plan to acquire F-35 fighter jets, the potential to supply Greece's military with retired U.S. Navy Ships, and the important work conducted at Souda Naval Base in Crete. Additionally, I affirmed my support for the reunification of Cyprus and assured the Prime Minister that his Hellenic partners in Congress remain opposed to any sale of U.S. military equipment to Turkey, which has shown ongoing aggression, the most recent being repeated military flights over the Greek Islands." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-statement-prime-minister-mitsotakis-address-congress | Malliotakis Statement on Prime Minister Mitsotakis' Address to Congress | 2022-05-17 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) released the below statement following Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' address to a Joint Session of Congress. "I was inspired by Prime Minister Mitsotakis' words about democracy and freedom which are the foundation and core principles that unite our two nations, and that it is incumbent upon those of us serving in government today to preserve our ideals for future generations. The bond between Greece and the United States has only been strengthened over the last two centuries, and we must continue to stand together against aggression, whether it comes from an adversary like Russia or a NATO ally like Turkey that continues to conduct military flyovers over the Greek Islands and violate international law. "I'm pleased that Prime Minister Mitsotakis reiterated his calls to President Biden and Congress that a two-state solution for Cyprus is unacceptable, and cautioned Congress against approving sales of defense equipment to aggressors in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, particularly on the heels of reports that the Biden Administration will ask Congress to approve the sale of 80 modernization kits to Turkey so it can upgrade existing warplanes, air-to-air missiles, and radar equipment. "As the daughter of a Greek immigrant, it was a tremendous honor to walk the Prime Minister of my father's homeland into the House Chamber for this historic address. The United States-Greece relationship remains stronger than ever, and I look forward to working with my colleagues and Hellenic partners to solidify and strengthen that relationship even further." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-named-congressional-escort-committee-joint-session-greek-prime | Malliotakis Named to Congressional Escort Committee for Joint Session with Greek Prime Minister | 2022-05-16 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) announced she was named to the Congressional Escort Committee for the Tuesday, May 17 Joint Session of Congress with Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Kyriakos Mitsotakis. As a member of the Congressional Escort Committee, Malliotakis will participate in a meet and greet with Prime Minister Mitsotakis prior to his address, and then join several House and Senate colleagues in escorting the Prime Minister into the House Chamber. "As the daughter of a Greek immigrant, it's a tremendous honor to walk the Prime Minister of my father's homeland into the House Chamber ahead of his historic speech," Malliotakis said. "The United States-Greece relationship remains stronger than ever, however, right now is a pivotal time as our ally faces aggression from neighboring Turkey, and Europe faces ongoing threats from Russia. I look forward to hearing the Prime Minister's speech tomorrow and hope my colleagues listen carefully as he lays out why the United States should not be selling military jets and equipment to Turkey." In Congress, Malliotakis has been outspoken against Turkey's request to purchase F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits from the U.S. Government to modernize its Air Force. Additionally, Malliotakis' resolution condemning Turkey for its repeated aggression toward Cyrpus was reported out of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs with bipartisan support. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-signs-legislation-strengthen-domestic-infant-formula-supply | Malliotakis Signs Onto Legislation to Strengthen Domestic Infant Formula Supply | 2022-05-12 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) joined her Republican colleagues in cosponsoring the Formula Act, legislation that strengthens the domestic infant formula supply amid a baby formula shortage in the United States. Specifically, the Formula Act would direct the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 'to establish and communicate to Congress clear standards by which it domestically regulates infant formula.' These standards would then be applied to foreign infant formula to allow formula imports and support domestic manufacturers. "Sadly, the infant formula shortage is the latest result of President Biden's policies that have left our shelves bare and dramatically increased the cost of everyday goods," Malliotakis said. "I join my colleagues in urging Speaker Pelosi to bring this critically important piece of legislation to the floor to provide immediate relief to families all across America who are struggling to feed their babies. Bare shelves are what my family sees in communist Cuba. It isn't what American families should be seeing here in the United States of America." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-shooting-nypd-officer-was-100-preventable | Malliotakis: Shooting of NYPD Officer was 100% Preventable | 2022-05-11 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) released the following statement regarding last night's shooting involving Rameek Smith, a career criminal residing in a homeless shelter on Staten Island, and two NYPD officers, one of whom was shot but expected to survive. "Yet again, because of New York's botched bail reform law, a violent, career criminal, remained on our streets despite his extensive criminal record. Rameek Smith had been arrested nine times prior to last night's incident, most recently for a gun charge in Brooklyn. Following his arrest, Smith was released and his sentencing was pushed back several times, leaving him free to harm law enforcement or others in our community. Unfortunately, this is all too common in New York City where nine out of ten individuals caught with an illegal firearm are released back onto our streets. "Last night's incident is the perfect example of why Staten Islanders and the majority of their elected officials oppose the three new homeless shelters the city is preparing to open in our borough. These shelters are meant for homeless individuals in need of temporary assistance, not violent, repeat offenders who continually wreak havoc and prey on innocent people. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-statement-house-passage-dod-stockpile-replenishment-ukraine | Malliotakis Statement on House Passage of DOD Stockpile Replenishment, Ukraine Supplemental | 2022-05-11 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) released the following statement regarding the House's passage of funds to replenish the Department of Defense‘s stockpile, support American troops and aid Ukraine: "Russia’s unprovoked aggression in its invasion of Ukraine must be met with strong action if we are to stop Putin and continue to avert World War III. By replenishing our Department of Defense stockpiles, supporting American troops serving in NATO territory, and providing military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, the United States is preserving both our commitment to our allies and to our own national security. America follows through on its commitment and stands shoulder to shoulder with our allies. Putin must be stopped and we will do what is necessary to protect the interests of the United States and our allies. Adversaries beware." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-introduces-resolution-support-police-unity-tour-during-national | Garbarino Introduces Resolution In Support of Police Unity Tour During National Police Week | 2022-05-10 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 10, 2022 - Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02), introduced a House Resolution expressing support for recognizing the Police Unity Tour. Joining Rep. Garbarino as original cosponsors of the Resolution are New York Representatives Elise Stefanik (NY-21), John Katko (NY-24), Lee Zeldin (NY-01), Chris Jacobs (NY-27), Claudia Tenney (NY-22), and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) along with Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02), Michael Guest (MS-03), Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), and Don Bacon (NE-02). The introduction of this Resolution comes during National Police Week. "Our brave men and women of law enforcement put their lives on the line every single day with a simple mission – serve and protect," Rep. Garbarino said. "The Police Unity Tour has a powerful mission to preserve the memory and legacy of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. We will never be able to repay the sacrifice of the fallen and their families, but we can honor them and that is what every participant of the Police Unity Tour is doing this week. I am proud to introduce this Resolution and I thank my colleagues for joining me in recognizing and supporting the Police Unity Tour during this National Police week." Since 1997, the Police Unity Tour has organized a four-day bicycle ride from locations across the country to Washington, D.C. to raise public awareness about law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty, and to ensure that their sacrifice is never forgotten. Each of the nine chapters of the Police Unity Tour hosts a ride with the purpose of raising awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty and raising funds for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. The New York Chapter 37 of the Police Unity Tour was named in honor of the 37 Port Authority police officers killed in the line of duty on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center. Members of Chapter 37 have a particularly special mission as they begin their tour at the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-visits-siuh-integrated-women-newborn-center-after-securing-2 | Malliotakis Visits SIUH Integrated Women & Newborn Center After Securing $2 Million For Construction | 2022-05-10 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) visited Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH) to announce $2,000,000 she secured in this year's federal budget for the hospital's new Integrated Women and Newborn Center. “Not only does Staten Island University Hospital provide world-class health care to our community, but it is also one of the largest hospitals in the New York City metropolitan area," Congresswoman Malliotakis said. "SIUH's women and newborn facilities have not been upgraded since 1979, with services currently being offered in three different locations across two floors in the hospital. The $2 million I've secured in this year's federal budget will help SIUH streamline its newborn and women's services, and potentially allow the department to deliver an additional 1,000 babies per year. I promised to go to Washington and fight for Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn, and I'm happy to have played a role in ensuring women in our community continue to have access to high-quality, patient-centered care.” SIUH will use the funds to complete construction of its new Integrated Women and Newborn Center, including the purchase of ten labor, delivery, and recovery rooms, three operating rooms, 37 maternity beds for post-partum care, and 12 nursey bassinets. “Since this hospital opened, maternal child services have not been aligned for efficiency and just as important today, not aligned in the way families choose to experience this level of care and service,” noted Brahim Ardolic, MD, SIUH’s Executive Director. “This new building solves the efficiency issue, and frees up existing space to be converted into advanced surgical suites to bring more services to Staten Island – it’s a win-win.” Ardolic added: “Once again, Staten Island’s elected officials have come together to invest in our community’s future and this appropriation will benefit our borough for generations.” Dr. Ardolic said. “We are grateful for their advocacy on behalf of all those we are privileged to serve.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-delivers-500-pounds-food-bay-ridge-community-development-center | Malliotakis Delivers 500 Pounds of Food to Bay Ridge Community Development Center | 2022-05-09 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (BROOKLYN, NY) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) delivered 500 pounds of food to the Bay Ridge Community Development Center (BRCDC) as part of a donation she facilitated from Goya Foods to benefit more than two dozen food pantries across Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn. "Today I delivered 500 pounds of food to the Bay Ridge Community Development Center as part of my efforts to support local food pantries and families as food prices continue to rise," said Congresswoman Malliotakis. "I'm proud to join the BRCDC in working to fight food insecurity in Brooklyn and improving the quality of life for those in our community." "I want to thank Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis for supporting the Brooklyn community and the BRCDC by facilitating this donation from Goya Foods,” said Bibi Esahack, Executive Director for the Bay Ridge Community Development Center. “It’s important to recognize that New York City is still experiencing food insecurity and we all must do our part to help those who are struggling." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
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