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| https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-leads-letter-to-revlon-demanding-answers-following-findings-of-dangerous-contaminants-in-cosmetics/ | CLARKE LEADS LETTER TO REVLON DEMANDING ANSWERS FOLLOWING FINDINGS OF DANGEROUS CONTAMINANTS IN COSMETICS | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 28, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) led a letter signed by nine Members of Congress to CEO of Revlon Group Holdings LLC, Michelle Peluso, following the FDA’s recent findings that the cosmetics company failed to adequately test products for the presence of contaminants – including cancer-causing chemicals and mold – putting the health of its customers at risk, particularly its Black customers who are disproportionately represented in the beauty and personal care market. “Black consumers, specifically women and girls, occupy a significant space within the overall U.S. beauty landscape. In 2026, beauty spending among Black consumers reached $16.2 billion, representing a 9 percent increase from the previous year. Given their prevalence in your customer base, it is our serious concern that Black women and girls would be disproportionately exposed to carcinogenic chemicals in contaminated beauty products,” wrote the Members. “Products that pose a risk to consumers have no place in our markets. Black women and girls should be able to use beauty and personal care products, including over-the-counter (OTC) drug products, without worrying about potential exposure to harmful chemicals.” The letter was signed by: Representatives Clarke, Carson, Crockett, DeLauro, Grijalva, Holmes Norton, Thanedar, Tlaib, and Wilson (FL). Full text of the letter can be found HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/goldman-announces-he-secured-15464700-new-york-city-public-housing-authority | Goldman Announces He Secured $15,464,700 for New York City Public Housing Authority | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Daniel S. Goldman | G000599 | goldman.house.gov | goldman | https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | New York, N.Y. – Today, U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (NY-10) announced that he has secured $15,464,700 for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) through the Community Funding Project award program. This funding will go towards improving the standard of safety, security and quality of living at New York City Public Housing developments. This funding will advance several key goals to improve quality of life in public housing developments across New York's 10th Congressional District. Working alongside Senator Schumer, Congressman Goldman secured $5 million to remediate mold conditions at Red Hook East in Brooklyn and won $1.5 million to restore the community center at the Jacob Riis Houses in partnership with Vision Urbana. Goldman also secured grants to upgrade safety infrastructure at eight NYCHA developments, funding improvements to fire safety technology, security cameras, elevator upgrades and lighting systems. Goldman secured $39,344,968 for 49 community projects in NY-10 across the three appropriations processes during his time in office. Representative Goldman was joined by NYCHA CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt at the press conference. "From the moment I was elected to Congress, representing the historically underserved working-class neighborhoods in my district has been my top priority," said Congressman Dan Goldman. "I am proud to announce that my office has secured more than $15.4 million in federal grants for NYCHA residents at 11 different developments. Public housing should be safe and livable, and I'm proud to have worked alongside so many incredible community leaders to make that a reality. A special thank you is in order for NYCHA, as well, whose leaders have worked with me to pass these projects into law. I am proud to share their commitment to a better future for their residents.” "Every New Yorker deserves a safe, healthy, and dignified home, and this investment will help to make meaningful improvements in the quality of life for thousands of NYCHA residents," said NYCHA Chief Executive Offic… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://jeffries.house.gov/2026/09/28/leader-jeffries-on-squawk-box-people-are-drowning-in-this-failed-republican-economy/ | LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: “PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED REPUBLICAN ECONOMY” | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Hakeem S. Jeffries | J000294 | jeffries.house.gov | jeffries | https://jeffries.house.gov/category/press-release/page/ | scraper | Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box, where he made clear that unlike Donald Trump and Republicans, House Democrats are committed to fiscally responsible behavior in the fight for an affordable America. ANDREW ROSS SORKIN: Welcome back to Squawk Box. We are just five weeks away now from the midterm elections. Joining us right now is House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Good morning to you. Really wanted to spend some time thinking about what you think the Democratic agenda would be if you do win the House and how things change or shift under those circumstances. LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, good morning, great to be with you. Our focus right now, of course, will be over the next 36 days making our case to the American people that we are committed to fighting for an affordable America. The cost of living in this country is way too high. Life is way too expensive. Donald Trump and Republicans promised to lower the high cost of living on day one. That’s what they said. Of course, costs haven’t gone down, costs have gone up. So we’re committed to driving down the high cost of groceries, driving down the high cost of gas, driving down the high cost of housing and also fighting to make healthcare affordable for every single American. ANDREW ROSS SORKIN: Leader, how much of the next two years do you think, if you’re to win in the House, would be a series of hearings effectively about Trump, about Trump’s family, about business executives, about giving to ballrooms and all of that? LEADER JEFFRIES: We’re committed to an affordability agenda. As I travel the country, speak to people whether that’s in urban America, rural parts of America, the heartland of America, small-town America or Black and Brown communities throughout America, the one thing that is clear is that people are struggling. They are drowning in this failed Republican economy.They’re working hard, they’re playing by the rules, but they cannot thrive and can barely survive. It’s an unacceptable situation. And so, when… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-nick-langworthy-announces-3-million-federal-investment-alfred | Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces $3 Million Federal Investment to Alfred State College for Workforce Development | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicholas A. Langworthy | L000600 | langworthy.house.gov | langworthy | https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC--September 28th… Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced nearly $3 million in federal funding for Alfred State College to modernize skilled-trades education, expand access to advanced technology and prepare students for in-demand careers across the region. The investments include a $150,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) award for CNC machining enhancements and a $3 million ($1,797,430 in the first year) Department of Education Title III grant to expand access to skilled trades and next-generation technology. Congressman Langworthy, who has made strengthening the skilled trades industry a top priority during his time in Congress said, “Alfred State has a long history of preparing students for good-paying careers in the skilled trades industry, and these investments will make sure that students have access to the tools and technology they need to compete in the modern workforce. We are working hard at the federal level to revive American manufacturing and strengthen domestic supply chains but if we are going to be successful, we need to make sure the next generation of workers is trained for these jobs. Whether it’s a CNC machine, advanced manufacturing technology or artificial intelligence, our students will be able to gain the skills and experience necessary to hit the ground running.” AWARD OVERVIEWS: ARC AWARD: $150,000 for CNC Machining Enhancements for Trades Education This investment will modernize CNC equipment at Alfred State College, giving approximately 180 students hands-on training with technology used in today’s manufacturing industry. By upgrading training facilities on the Alfred and Wellsville campuses, the Shaping Manufacturing Project will help prepare the next generation of American manufacturing workers with practical skills aligned to in-demand careers in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and electronics. The project is expected to help at least 150 students’ complete courses, earn credentials, graduate, and enter the workforce equipped to contribute to Amer… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-nick-langworthy-proudly-announces-218000-federal-assistance-fire | Congressman Nick Langworthy Proudly Announces $218,000 in Federal Assistance for Fire Departments in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicholas A. Langworthy | L000600 | langworthy.house.gov | langworthy | https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced $218,844 in federal moneys headed to 3 fire departments in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties through the FEMA AFG Grant Program. Congressman Langworthy was proud to support the funding of this important program and has long been a vocal advocate in favor of federal investment in our local first responders. In June this year, Congressman Langworthy hosted FEMA AFT for a virtual grant writing seminar to make applying easier for our local departments. “Our firefighters are true heroes, and I am proud to announce that $218,844 is on its way to upgrade the safety equipment and technology that keeps our communities safe,” said Congressman Nick Langworthy. “This direct federal investment will give our firefighters critical equipment upgrades including turn out gear, air packs, or other critical equipment that means the world in the heat of crisis. When our firefighters answer the call, I want them to have the support they deserve to do the job safely. As I meet with firefighters across the district, I hear repeatedly how important congressional support for this is, and I am proud to be a loud advocate.” According to FEMA, the primary goal of these grants is to enhance the safety and effectiveness of first responders while also improving their ability to respond to emergencies and disasters. They aim to address the evolving needs of first responders, from advanced equipment acquisition and updating aging vehicles to safety improvement and training programs. Details on the grants are below: CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY KIANTONE INDEPENDENT FIRE DEPARTMENT $50,988 SINCLAIRVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. NO. 1, INC. $97,142 CATTARAUGUS COUNTY CITY OF OLEAN $70,714 | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6556 | Lawler Urges Administration to Strengthen Head Start in New Rule | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Michael Lawler | L000599 | lawler.house.gov | lawler | https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – 9/28/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) submitted a public comment on the Administration for Children and Families’ (ACF) Proposed Rule titled “Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Program, Inc.” In this letter, he strongly urged the Administration to revise the proposal to ensure the sustainability, financial security, and success of Head Start programs nationwide. On August 7, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and ACF proposed sweeping new regulations that would undermine and weaken Head Start, one of our most substantial and successful government programs. This proposal would require English-only education, lower the cap on federal funding for administrative expenses, lower the quality of the program’s performance standards, remove training requirements for staff, adjust the required staff-to-child ratios, and remove regulations governing parent committees. “[T]he Proposed Rule, as currently written, would weaken the Head Start program as a whole and result in the reduction of quality services offered to low-income children and families in New York and across the country. We can reduce unnecessary bureaucracy and be responsible stewards of federal dollars without compromising sound care for children. Health and safety should not be where we seek savings or efficiencies,” wrote the lawmaker. While some of the proposed changes include waiver provisions to provide exceptions to impacted programs or allow for programs to continue following prior guidance without enforcement or include waiver provisions to provide exceptions to impacted programs, that is not enough. Oversight and community investment often vary, and they often do not meet the high-quality standards required in existing federal regulation. Rep. Lawler has been a longtime partner with and advocate for Head Start of Rockland, Inc. Over the last 62 years, this program has provided high-quality services to tens of thousands of children across the county. He has advocated for increased funding to Hea… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://patryan.house.gov/media/press-releases/one-month-left-congressman-pat-ryan-invites-hudson-valley-middle-and-high | ONE MONTH LEFT! CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INVITES HUDSON VALLEY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ENTER 2026 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Patrick Ryan | R000579 | patryan.house.gov | patryan | https://patryan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The Congressional App Challenge encourages tech innovation among middle and high school students as they compete for a chance to have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol Hudson Valley middle and high school students are encouraged to submit by October 26, 2026; more information on submission can be found on Congressman Ryan’s website Last year’s winner, “Hudson Connect,” was designed by New Windsor 11th grader Aarna Patel; the app is a community resource navigation tool designed to help residents quickly find local services and programs across New York’s 18th Congressional District WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Pat Ryan is encouraging Hudson Valley middle and high school students to participate in the 2026 Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge is an annual nationwide competition that encourages U.S. middle and high school students in each congressional district to learn coding and develop their own software applications, fostering STEM education and engagement with their local Representative. This challenge is open to middle and high school students; students must either attend school or reside in NY-18. Submissions are due October 26, 2026; the portal can be found on Congressman Ryan’s website. “I look forward to this every year. The Congressional App Challenge gives young people across the Hudson Valley a chance to build and demonstrate their entrepreneurial spirit for the benefit of the community we love,” said Congressman Pat Ryan. “I am consistently so impressed with what our students submit – it truly gives me hope for the next generation of innovators growing up right here in the Hudson Valley. There’s one month left to submit, and I can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with!” “Participating in the Congressional App Challenge and attending the House of Code has been an incredible honor. I created Hudson Connect to help people find local and accessible resources and to bring the community closer together,” said Aarna Patel, New Windsor, 2025 winner. “Having the ap… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-colleagues-press-commissioner-bisignano-on-mismanagement-mistreatment-of-workers-at-social-security-administration-irs/ | Gillibrand, Colleagues Press Commissioner Bisignano On Mismanagement, Mistreatment Of Workers At Social Security Administration, IRS | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Decision to limit paid annual and sick leave will affect over 120,000 IRS and SSA workers U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Aging, joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) in sending a letter to Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Chief Executive Officer of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), on their concerns about his mistreatment of agency employees after obtaining a circulated internal memo that indicates that he will strip SSA and IRS of advanced annual leave and sick leave. “The Trump administration has starved the Social Security Administration and the IRS of the resources they need to provide critical services to millions of Americans,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Limiting paid leave will only further push away quality workers from these agencies and cause increased wait times, more frustration, and real hardship for families trying to access essential benefits and file their taxes. I am demanding that the administration immediately reverse this decision and ensure that every American can count on the services they need.” Workers at the Social Security Administration and the IRS receive advance paid leave policies that allow them to take time off before it is officially accrued, a common practice across the federal workforce. Advanced leave grants employees the ability to respond to health and family emergencies and has long been a part of the federal government’s efforts to provide the workplace conditions needed to attract and retain the most qualified individuals to serve the American people. But an internal memorandum indicated that Bisignano, the head of SSA and IRS, would strip agency employees of these benefits. “We are concerned that this policy will further weaken the already stressed resources of these agencies, leaving the American people with degraded access to their rightful Social Security benefits and needed IRS services,” the senators wrote. “…(Y)ou hav… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://jeffries.house.gov/2026/09/26/leader-jeffries-on-cnn-the-american-people-are-disgusted-with-the-performance-of-donald-trump-and-republicans/ | LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: “THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE DISGUSTED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS” | 2026-09-26 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Hakeem S. Jeffries | J000294 | jeffries.house.gov | jeffries | https://jeffries.house.gov/category/press-release/page/ | scraper | Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN This Morning Weekend, where he made clear that House Democrats are relentlessly focused on fighting for an affordable America. MANU RAJU: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who wants to be the next Speaker of the House, he is joining me live now to talk about the midterm elections 38 days away. Mr. Jeffries, good morning to you and thanks for being here. As you know, Cook Political Report is now predicting that Democrats will take the House in November. You’ve actually been saying that for months, making that prediction. So right now, what are you exactly predicting? Are you—do you anticipate a Democratic wave or a narrow victory? LEADER JEFFRIES: We’re going to work as hard as we can to get to 218, and then win as many seats on top of that as possible because we’re focused on fighting for an affordable America. Life is way too expensive, Manu, here in the United States of America. There are too many people, millions of folks, working hard, playing by the rules, can’t thrive and can barely survive. The Republican economic policies have been a disaster. They promised to lower costs on day one, costs haven’t gone down, they’ve gone up. Democrats are determined to do something about that. MANU RAJU: Mr. Leader, are you worried about the amount of GOP spending that is coming in late from Trump’s outside organization and GOP outside groups? They’re really bombarding the airwaves and they’re dwarfing Democrats by nearly $200 million in House and Senate races. How concerned are you about that? LEADER JEFFRIES: We always understood that MAGA Republicans were going to try to unload as much of their special interest money as possible. This is part of the problem with why Republicans have failed. They’re not interested in promoting the public interest. They haven’t done a damn thing to make life more affordable for the American people. Instead, they spend all their time raising money from their MAGA big donors, who they rewarded with a massive tax brea… | 1 | 2026-09-27T10:23:37Z | 2026-09-27T10:25:08Z |
| https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-nick-langworthy-proudly-announces-nearly-200000-federal-assistance | Congressman Nick Langworthy Proudly Announces Nearly $200,000 in Federal Assistance to Fire Fighters in Erie County | 2026-09-26 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicholas A. Langworthy | L000600 | langworthy.house.gov | langworthy | https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 26th...Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced $198,945 in federal moneys headed to 3 fire departments across Erie County through the FEMA AFG Grant Program. Congressman Langworthy was proud to support the funding of this important program and has long been a vocal advocate in favor of federal investment in our local first responders. In June this year, Congressman Langworthy hosted FEMA AFT for a virtual grant writing seminar to make applying easier for our local departments. “Our firefighters are true heroes, and I am proud to announce that $198,945 is on its way to upgrade the safety equipment and technology that keeps our communities safe,” said Congressman Nick Langworthy. “This direct federal investment will afford first responders with upgraded new radios, turnout gear, air packs, or other critical equipment that means the world in the heat of crisis. When our firefighters answer the call, I want them to have the support they deserve to do the job safely. As I meet with firefighters across the district, I hear repeatedly how meaningful this funding pipeline is to their department, and I am proud to continue the fight to fund this critical grant program." According to FEMA, the primary goal of these grants is to enhance the safety and effectiveness of first responders while also improving their ability to respond to emergencies and disasters. They aim to address the evolving needs of first responders, from advanced equipment acquisition and updating aging vehicles to safety improvement and training programs. Organization Award Amount ERIE COUNTY | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-nick-langworthy-proudly-announces-nearly-400000-federal-assistance | Congressman Nick Langworthy Proudly Announces Nearly $400,000 in Federal Assistance to Fire Fighters in Stueben, Chemung, and Tioga Counties | 2026-09-26 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicholas A. Langworthy | L000600 | langworthy.house.gov | langworthy | https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 26th...Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced $382,298 in federal moneys headed to 4 fire departments across Stueben, Chemung and Tioga County through the FEMA AFG Grant Program. Congressman Langworthy was proud to support the funding of this important program and has long been a vocal advocate in favor of federal investment in our local first responders. In June this year, Congressman Langworthy hosted FEMA AFT for a virtual grant writing seminar to make applying easier for our local departments. “Our firefighters are true heroes, and I am proud to announce that $382,298 bound for the Southern Tier to invest in critical equipment to our community safe,” said Congressman Nick Langworthy. “This direct federal investment will take pressure off local taxpayers, and give first responders access to new radios, turnout gear, air packs, or other vital equipment that means the world in the heat of crisis. When our firefighters answer the call, I want them to have the support they deserve to do the job safely. As I meet with firefighters across the district, I hear repeatedly how impactful this funding pipeline is to their department, and I am proud to continue the fight to fund this critical grant program in Congress.” According to FEMA, the primary goal of these grants is to enhance the safety and effectiveness of first responders while also improving their ability to respond to emergencies and disasters. They aim to address the evolving needs of first responders, from advanced equipment acquisition and updating aging vehicles to safety improvement and training programs. Organization Award Amount STEUBEN COUNTY CITY OF HORNELL $128,403 VILLAGE OF SAVONA $167,619 CHEMUNG COUNTY ERIN FIRE DISTRICT $32,680 TIOGA COUNTY | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6520 | Lawler Introduces Legislation to Update Tax Code for Widows and Widowers | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Michael Lawler | L000599 | lawler.house.gov | lawler | https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – 9/25/26… This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses Act, legislation that would update the federal tax code so widows or widowers can claim surviving spouse status for up to two years after their spouse’s death, regardless of whether they have a dependent child. Under Internal Revenue Code Section 2(a), only surviving‑spouse filing status requires that the widow or widower have a dependent child, which does not always reflect in modern household structures. Many married couples have no children, adult children, or children who are no longer dependents, yet the financial disruption of losing a spouse is the same. “Losing a spouse is an unimaginable loss, and I believe we should be doing everything we can to make the aftermath of a tragedy as manageable as possible for the American people. This small, targeted fix will deliver meaningful relief that eliminates an arbitrary distinction which has no connection to the financial need of a widow or widower,” said Congressman Mike Lawler. | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-hosts-statewide-sheriffs-roundtable-discuss-hochuls-ban | Congresswoman Tenney Hosts Statewide Sheriffs Roundtable to Discuss Hochul’s Ban on Local Cooperation with ICE | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Claudia Tenney | T000478 | tenney.house.gov | tenney | https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Oswego County, N.Y. — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today hosted a roundtable and press conference with six New York sheriffs challenging the state’s Local Cops, Local Crimes Act to discuss the law’s impact on local law enforcement, public safety, and cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. New York’s Local Cops, Local Crimes Act prohibits local governments and law enforcement agencies from entering into or remaining in agreements with ICE under the federal 287(g) program. Fifteen New York sheriffs filed a federal lawsuit on August 25 challenging the state’s prohibition, including sheriffs from within and outside New York’s 24th Congressional District. The federal 287(g) program allows ICE, under its direction and oversight, to authorize trained state and local law enforcement officers to perform specified immigration enforcement functions. While Governor Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have sought to restrict cooperation between local law enforcement and ICE through the new law, the sheriffs’ lawsuit challenges New York’s authority to prevent local agencies from participating in the federal program. “New York’s sheriffs are on the front lines of keeping our communities safe, and Albany should not be standing in the way of their ability to work with federal law enforcement,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “Today, I heard directly from sheriffs about what the 287(g) program means for their departments and the communities they serve. Governor Hochul’s Local Cops, Local Crimes Act takes this decision away from locally elected law enforcement leaders and prohibits partnerships that help them do their jobs. Our sheriffs deserve the tools, resources, and cooperation necessary to protect New Yorkers, and I will continue standing with them as they fight to preserve their ability to work with federal law enforcement.” | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-schneider-call-for-hearings-after-navy-discloses-8-attempted-suicides-by-sailors-in-uss-abraham-lincoln-carrier-strike-group/ | Gillibrand, Schneider Call For Hearings After Navy Discloses 8 Attempted Suicides By Sailors In USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, and Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL-10), a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, called for congressional hearings following the Navy’s confirmation that 8 sailors in the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group had attempted suicide during the group’s most recent deployment. This admission was made in a September 22 letter Gillibrand received from Acting United States Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao, weeks after administration officials and the president had dismissed families’ and soldiers’ concerns about conditions on board the ship. Acting Secretary Cao’s response follows the August 2026 letter that Gillibrand and 14 of her colleagues sent to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calling for transparency after reporting detailed dismal conditions for sailors on board the USS Abraham Lincoln. Gillibrand also previously demanded hearings over those reports. “What Trump and Secretary Hegseth dismissed as ‘fake news’ turned out to be serious and deteriorating conditions for our service members,” said Senator Gillibrand, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. “Our troops and their families make immense sacrifices every single day, yet the president dismissed them with open disrespect. That this administration can find endless taxpayer dollars for bombs, ballrooms, and billionaires, but cannot take care of our service members, is completely unacceptable. The American people need hearings, accountability, and a clear plan to protect our service members and prioritize American families.” “As the Member of Congress representing Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, where every Navy recruit receives basic training, the health and well-being of our men and women in uniform is one of my highest priorities,” said Rep. Schneider. “Every American should be outraged by this Administration’s failure to equip our service members with the tools and support they need to carry out a successful… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/new-study-trump-vanity-projects-slated-to-cost-1-8-billion/ | New Study: Trump Vanity Projects Slated To Cost $1.8+ Billion | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | JEC Report: Cost Of Vanity Projects Could Cover 600 Million School Lunches, Medical Expenditures For More Than 88,000 Veterans For One Year, Or Hiring Of Nearly 30,000 Schoolteachers Or Firefighters This week, the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) – Minority issued a new report with calculations that find that President Trump’s vanity projects – including construction of the new White House ballroom and the no-bid contract to paint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, among others – are expected to cost more than $1.8 billion. Using this total, the Committee created an Interactive Cost Calculator where users can explore how this $1.8 billion could instead be spent to lower costs and help the American people. In response to the new report that highlights President Trump’s egregiously misplaced priorities, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement: “The president of the United States serves the people, not the other way around. Right now, working families are struggling to afford groceries, gas, and sky-high health care bills. They want their president bringing down costs and putting money back in their pockets, not wasting time and taxpayer dollars on self-serving insanity. I urge this administration to end its wasteful spending and instead support the working families who are paying the price for the president’s absurdity.” Key examples from the report of what $1.8 billion for Trump’s vanity projects could instead pay for include: More than 600 million school lunches About 12 million people’s electric bills for one month The medical expenditures for more than 88,000 veterans for one year The hiring of more than 27,000 schoolteachers or 29,000 firefighters More than 35 million tanks of gas for a typical sedan While President Trump pledged not to use taxpayer dollars for construction of his White House ballroom, he then broke that promise by using funds for the Secret Service to pay for parts of the ballroom. He also continues to oversee new projects and events – including his proposed … | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/trump-craters-economy-meng-and-duckworth-reintroduce-resolution-empower | AS TRUMP CRATERS ECONOMY, MENG AND DUCKWORTH REINTRODUCE RESOLUTION TO EMPOWER MOTHERS IN THE WORKFORCE | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Donald Trump’s reckless policies continue to crater our economy and leave families behind, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) reintroduced the Mom Economy Resolution to promote and empower mothers in the workforce across the nation. While the Trump Administration cuts critical lifelines that so many depend on and offer nothing to support Americans struggling to get by, the lawmakers’ bicameral resolution lays out a plan to support moms who enter and stay in the workplace through investments in childcare, the child tax credit, SNAP, increasing the minimum wage and paid leave. The legislation also includes additional provisions seeking to assist LGBTQ+ mothers and maternal care/family planning resources. “Moms are the backbone of our economy, but too often, the economy doesn’t work for them,” said Congresswoman Meng. "Women still earn just 84 cents for every dollar earned by men, even as so many are bringing home half—or all—of their family’s income. That has to change. I’m proud to introduce the Mom Economy Resolution with Senator Duckworth, which builds on my Marshall Plan for Moms, to recognize the burdens working moms face and renew the call for paid leave, affordable childcare, and the support families need to thrive.” “Costs are climbing, childcare is more expensive and too many moms are feeling left behind by an Administration that promised to help,” said Senator Duckworth. “If we want to build a stronger economy, it’s past time we stop treating moms’ time as both expendable and endless. Our resolution recognizes the urgent need to invest in moms and make it easier for them to succeed in our workforce by advancing policies like universal child are, paid leave and beyond. Republicans in Congress must stop prioritizing harmful tax cuts that only benefit the ultra-wealthy and start working with Democrats to pass meaningful legislation that meets the needs of mothers across the country.” "The childcare crisis isn't a mom problem, it's a $172 billion econo… | 1 | 2026-09-27T10:23:37Z | 2026-09-27T10:25:08Z |
| https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-langworthy-announces-introduction-bipartisan-surge-save-newborns | Congressman Langworthy Announces Introduction Of Bipartisan Surge to Save Newborns Act | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicholas A. Langworthy | L000600 | langworthy.house.gov | langworthy | https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Clarence, NY—September 25th… Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced the introduction of the bipartisan Surge to Save Newborns Act, bipartisan legislation co-led by Democrat Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-8) that would provide states with dedicated federal resources to implement newborn screenings for serious health conditions included on the federal Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP). Congressman Langworthy made the announcement joined by NFL Hall of Fame Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly and his wife, Jill, who lost their son, Hunter to Krabbe disease. Newborn screening can identify serious health conditions shortly after birth, giving families and doctors the opportunity to pursue appropriate follow-up care as early as possible. While the federal government maintains the RUSP to identify conditions recommended for inclusion in state newborn screening programs, adding a condition to the federal panel does not necessarily mean states immediately implement screening for that condition. The Surge to Save Newborns Act would help close that gap by establishing a new federal grant program specifically designed to help states implement screening for conditions included on the RUSP. The legislation would provide $35 million annually from Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2031 for states to strengthen their newborn screening infrastructure and implement recommended screenings. “One of our most sacred duties as a society is to protect our newborn babies,” said Congressman Langworthy. “We already have the technological advancements to detect serious conditions—now we must do everything in our power to ensure that every single newborn has access to them. Adding a condition to the federal recommended panel is a good first step, but we need to make sure that states have the resources to put the screenings into practice. This bill will literally save lives and help get these precious babies into treatment before it’s too late. We have to get this done.” Congresswoman Kim Schrier said, “As a pediatrician, I… | 1 | 2026-09-28T11:29:07Z | 2026-09-28T11:30:58Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4667 | Tonko, Cammack Introduce Bipartisan TIME Act | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Kat Cammack (R-FL) today introduced H.R. 10611, the Temporary International Movement of Equines (TIME) Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that modernizes federal requirements governing the temporary international movement of elite competition and racehorses. The TIME Act directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop a science-based, risk-based regulatory framework that reflects internationally recognized standards while maintaining strong protections for equine health and biosecurity. “Aligning with international safety standards benefits fans, athletes, economies, and the sport as a whole, which is what drove me to introduce the TIME Act,” Congressman Tonko said. “This bill prioritizes equine health and safety while pushing venues like my district’s own Saratoga Racetrack and its athletes further onto the international stage. I thank Congresswoman Cammack for joining me to champion this bill, and urge my colleagues to join us in this effort.” “Marion County is the Horse Capital of the World, and the best horses on the planet should be able to come here and compete without getting tangled up in red tape. The TIME Act brings our rules in line with proven international standards and keeps strong protections in place for the horses already here. I’m proud to partner with Congressman Tonko on this bill and to keep working with the American Horse Council to get it across the finish line,” said Congresswoman Cammack. “We applaud Representatives Tonko and Cammack for their bipartisan leadership in advancing the TIME Act. Their willingness to listen to the equine community and champion this issue marks an important step toward ensuring the United States remains a leading destination for international equine competition for years to come,” said Julie Broadway, President of the American Horse Council. The United States is a major destination for international equestrian sport and racing, a role that will become even more visible as the country… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-cosponsors-bipartisan-frontier-act-establish-national-ai-framework | Malliotakis Cosponsors Bipartisan FRONTIER Act to Establish National AI Framework | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, D.C.) — Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11) is joining Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) and Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), alongside Representatives Scott Franklin (R-FL-18), Scott Peters (D-CA-50), Erin Houchin (R-IN-09), and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), in cosponsoring H.R. 9925, Frontier Risk Oversight, National Transparency, Independent Evaluation, and Reporting (FRONTIER) Act. This bipartisan legislation would establish a national, risk-based framework for the development and deployment of the most advanced artificial intelligence models. The FRONTIER Act establishes tiered requirements based on the size of a frontier AI developer, including model cards, risk-management frameworks, independent audits, incident reporting, and ongoing assessments. It also creates a uniform national standard for transparency, auditing, and reporting of catastrophic risk to prevent a patchwork of state regulations. | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-introduces-legislation-support-students-facing | CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT STUDENTS FACING FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Joseph D. Morelle | M001206 | morelle.house.gov | morelle | https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of legislation to help ensure unexpected financial emergencies do not prevent students from continuing their education and completing their degrees. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) also introduced companion legislation in the Senate. The Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act establishes an emergency grant program for institutions of higher education to efficiently provide small grants to support students with unexpected expenses that may otherwise jeopardize their ability to complete their education. “Every student deserves the opportunity to pursue higher education and achieve their goals,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “For too many students, an unexpected car repair, medical bill, housing expense, or other emergency can be the difference between staying in school and being forced to leave their education. The Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act would give colleges and universities the tools they need to respond quickly when students face these challenges and help ensure a temporary financial setback does not derail years of hard work.” The Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act would establish a new grant program through the U.S. Department of Education. The program would prioritize institutions serving students with significant financial need, including community colleges, rural and under-resourced institutions, and institutions where at least one-third of enrolled students are eligible for Federal Pell Grants. Participating institutions would determine student eligibility and award assistance based on individual circumstances, with grants available up to the maximum Federal Pell Grant for the academic year. The legislation also ensures this emergency assistance would not reduce a student’s eligibility for other federal financial aid or public benefits and would not be counted as taxable income. Read more about this legislation here. ### | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ocasio-cortez-markey-reintroduce-civilian-climate-corps-jobs-and-justice | Ocasio-Cortez, Markey Reintroduce Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice to Rebuild America | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | O000172 | ocasio-cortez.house.gov | ocasio-cortez | https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) reintroduced the Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act, legislation that would establish a Civilian Climate Corps (CCC), administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service within AmeriCorps, which follows in the footsteps of the New Deal-era Civilian Conservation Corps, with important equitable updates. The CCC would provide good-paying service opportunities to a diverse group of 1.5 million Americans over five years to complete clean energy, climate resilience, environmental remediation, conservation, and sustainable infrastructure projects, while providing transformational educational benefits and career pathways in good union jobs. “The impacts of the climate crisis are being felt across our country, with extreme weather events taking lives and causing billions in devastating losses. We need a massive public investment to combat the toll of wildfires, floods, and hurricanes. That is why I am proud to reintroduce the Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act alongside Senator Ed Markey, which puts 1.5 million people to work forging climate-resilient communities. The urgency of this moment requires us to respond with robust and reliable solutions,” said Representative Ocasio-Cortez. “As Americans face frequent extreme weather disasters, a job market disrupted by the expansion of artificial intelligence, and other economic challenges, the Civilian Climate Corps presents an opportunity to support meaningful job opportunities and efforts to combat the climate crisis,” said Senator Markey. “I am proud to work with Representative Ocasio-Cortez to continue to fight for this program, which would provide an opportunity for more than a million Americans—especially young people—from every walk of life to earn a good wage while serving their communities and working toward a climate-resilient future.” The Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justic… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-ocasio-cortez-pressley-bera-senators-murray-hirono-cortez | Representatives Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Bera, Senators Murray, Hirono, Cortez Masto, Reintroduce Bill to Expand Coverage of Birth Control in America | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | O000172 | ocasio-cortez.house.gov | ocasio-cortez | https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Ami Bera (CA-06), and U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) reintroduced their bicameral Affordability is Access Act. The Affordability is Access Act would require insurers to fully cover over-the-counter birth control without any fees or out-of-pocket costs, once it’s FDA-approved. The legislation also includes a new provision to require health insurance to cover every FDA-approved contraceptive drug or drug-led combination product without cost sharing unless the health plan also covers a therapeutically equivalent generic without cost sharing—this would significantly eliminate barriers that some patients face in accessing contraceptives prescribed by their provider. This reintroduction comes as the Trump administration continues their senseless attacks on reproductive care, family planning, and contraception. Throughout the press conference, speakers discussed the administration’s moves to cancel teen pregnancy prevention grants, their attempts to decimate Title X, and their attacks on contraception—including the State Department’s extremist decision to falsely label birth control products as abortifacients. “I am proud to reintroduce the Affordability is Access Act alongside Representative Ayanna Pressley and Senator Patty Murray, which will make birth control widely accessible and affordable without a prescription,” said Rep Ocasio-Cortez. “As this administration continues to attack bodily autonomy, we will continue to fight to ensure that people everywhere have access to reproductive care.” "While Trump and his Republican co-conspirators attack our bodily autonomy and make life less affordable, we’re fighting hard to protect reproductive freedom, lower costs, and ensure contraceptives are affordable nationwide," said Rep. Pressley. “Our bill would make over-the-counter birth control accessible to all who need it, without the burden of prescriptions or out… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-adds-new-constituent-resource-trump-accounts | Congresswoman Tenney Adds New Constituent Resource on Trump Accounts | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Claudia Tenney | T000478 | tenney.house.gov | tenney | https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24)today announced a new Trump Accounts informational resource on her congressional website to help families across New York’s 24th District understand the program, eligibility requirements, and how to access official federal resources. Trump Accounts are tax-advantaged accounts established for eligible children under federal law. Children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, who meet federal eligibility requirements may receive a one-time $1,000 contribution from the U.S. Treasury. The accounts are established for eligible children who are U.S. citizens, under federal law in the child’s name, with a parent or guardian serving as custodian until the child turns 18. Tenney’s new constituent resource provides an overview of Trump Accounts, information about the federal seed contribution and certain charitable contributions, and instructions for accessing the official Trump Accounts program. “Every parent wants to give their child a strong start and the opportunity to build a successful future,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “Trump Accounts create a new opportunity for eligible children to have an account established in their name, including a $1,000 federal contribution for those who qualify. Families deserve clear and accessible information about federal programs available to them, which is why our office has created this resource to explain how Trump Accounts work and connect constituents directly with the official federal program.” | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/ahead-of-import-ban-on-some-canadian-products-gillibrand-demands-passage-of-bill-to-repeal-and-refund-president-trumps-tariffs-against-canada/ | Ahead Of Import Ban On Some Canadian Products, Gillibrand Demands Passage Of Bill To Repeal And Refund President Trump’s Tariffs Against Canada | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Gillibrand’s Legislation Would Also Halt The Import Ban On Certain Canadian Dairy Products, Alcohol, and Other Goods, Which Is Set To Go Into Effect Next Week Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference demanding passage of her legislation to curb President Trump’s costly trade war with Canada. This comes less than a week before a sweeping import ban on Canadian dairy products, alcohol, and motorcycles is set to take effect. Senator Gillibrand’s legislation, the Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies (BAD DEAL) Act, would repeal all tariffs levied under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and refund Americans for all duties paid under this authority. This includes President Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canada as well as his forthcoming import ban on Canadian goods. “President Trump and Republicans promised to lower costs and make life more affordable, but they’ve used their total power in Washington to make life more expensive than ever,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Let’s be clear: the latest tariffs and impending import ban on Canadian goods are a bad deal for New York families. I’m doing everything I can to halt these tariffs and lower costs for New York families.” President Trump’s trade war with Canada is driving up prices and harming New York families. Canada is one of New York State’s largest export markets for both goods and services, and the state imports more than $20 billion annually from Canada. Already, New York families have spent over $5,500 more due to President Trump’s tariff chaos and other reckless policies. The new 50% tariffs on Canada are projected to cost businesses and households across the U.S. up to $10 billion annually. Senator Gillibrand introduced the BAD DEAL Act last week alongside Senator Peter Welch (D-VT). Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) also cosponsor the bill, and Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives in August. Senator Gillibrand has o… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-introduces-legislation-to-streamline-law-enforcement-and-protect-public-safety-on-seneca-nation-land/ | Gillibrand Introduces Legislation To Streamline Law Enforcement And Protect Public Safety On Seneca Nation Land | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Legislation Would Address A 1948 Federal Law That Granted New York State Criminal Jurisdiction Over Seneca Nation Territory, Fix Termination-Era Law Enforcement Model Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act. The bill would establish a legal mechanism to end a 1948 federal law that granted New York State criminal jurisdiction over Seneca Nation territory, helping to resolve overlapping responsibilities between federal, state, and Tribal authorities. In order to eliminate legal confusion and strengthen public safety, the Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act makes clear that the Seneca Nation and the U.S. attorney general must jointly agree in writing to end New York State’s criminal jurisdiction over Seneca land once the bill has been signed into law. This would give the Seneca Nation a path to more fully pursue their self-determination and self-governance on their Tribal lands. “The Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act is a crucial first step in fixing a Termination-era law enforcement model that has existed for the last 78 years,” said Senator Gillibrand. “The Seneca Nation has suffered as a result, and now is Congress’ chance to right historic wrongs and end New York State’s automatic jurisdiction over Seneca lands. This bill will enhance public safety and respect Tribal sovereignty.” “The lack of clear and effective law enforcement and criminal jurisdiction on our lands has created an environment where drug dealers, drug traffickers and other criminals have thrived at the expense of the safety of the Seneca people,” said Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca. “The current archaic system of New York State jurisdiction puts our people in danger. Restoring the federal government’s treaty responsibility to work with the Seneca Nation to provide law enforcement represents a major step forward in protecting our people and our territories. We appreciate Senator Gillibrand’s willingness to listen to our concerns and work with us to introdu… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-secretary-of-the-navy-admission-that-8-service-members-attempted-suicide-in-the-uss-abraham-lincoln-carrier-strike-group/ | Gillibrand Statement On Secretary Of The Navy Admission That 8 Service Members Attempted Suicide In The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Trump Dismissed Previous Concerns About Ship Conditions And Soldiers’ Well-Being As “Fake News” Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, released the following statement regarding the September 22 response letter she received from Acting United States Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao in which he confirmed that 8 sailors in the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group had attempted suicide. This came after administration officials and the president dismissed families’ and soldiers’ complaints about conditions on board the ship. The response follows the August 2026 letter that Gillibrand and 14 of her colleagues sent to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calling for transparency after reporting detailed dismal conditions for sailors on board the USS Abraham Lincoln. “What Trump and Secretary Hegseth dismissed as ‘fake news’ turned out to be serious and deteriorating conditions for our service members,” said Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. “Our troops and their families make immense sacrifices every single day, yet the president dismissed them with open disrespect. That this administration can find endless taxpayer dollars for bombs, ballrooms, and billionaires, but cannot take care of our service members, is completely unacceptable.” In the response letter, Acting Secretary Cao wrote, “Since the beginning of Lincoln’s deployment, there have been a total of eight suicide attempts across the strike group – this number includes the Lincoln crew and Sailors from the carrier air wing, strike group and destroyer squadron staff, escorting destroyers, and all embarked aviation squadrons.” The letter detailed one particular suicide attempt, in which “one Sailor attempted to go overboard in March and was stopped by his shipmates. That Sailor was also provided immediate medical care and subsequently returned to homeport.” The full response can be read HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6521 | Lawler Introduces Legislation to Update Home Safety Design Features for HUD Housing | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Michael Lawler | L000599 | lawler.house.gov | lawler | https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – 9/24/26… This week Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Home Accessibility Improvements Inclusion Act, legislation that directs the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to update its options for universal design features and to train appraisers on how to properly value universal‑design and accessibility improvements, which can be financed through the FHA’s 203(k) rehab mortgage program. Universal design features include zero‑step entrances, wider doorways and hallways, accessible bathrooms, lever‑style handles, and walls reinforced for grab bars. | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://riley.house.gov/2026/09/24/riley-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-transit-access-in-rural-communities/ | RILEY INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO IMPROVE TRANSIT ACCESS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Josh Riley | R000622 | riley.house.gov | riley | https://riley.house.gov/news/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) and Representative James Gallagher (CA-01) introduced the Improving Rural Transportation Act. This bipartisan bill will create a federal grant program to fund rural transportation infrastructure and help communities deploy ride-share and micro-transit programs with a focus on public-private partnerships. “In Upstate New York, getting to the doctor, the grocery store, or the post office can mean driving 20 or 30 miles. If you don’t have a car or can’t drive, that becomes a real problem real fast,” said Riley. “Small towns should have the tools to come up with solutions that work for them. This bill gives rural communities more options, brings local leaders and businesses to the table, and helps make sure folks can get where they need to go.” “Rural communities deserve transportation options that actually work for them, not one-size-fits-all solutions designed for big cities. The Improving Rural Transportation Act gives smaller communities more flexibility to develop transportation services that fit their needs while bringing the private sector to the table. I’m proud to co-lead this bipartisan effort with Congressman Riley and give rural America a better shot at the transportation investments it deserves,” said Gallagher. The Improving Rural Transportation Act would: Create a Department of Transportation grant program for communities with populations under 200,000. Help fund rideshare, microtransit, flexible-route, and other transportation programs. Give priority to projects that bring together local governments, private-sector partners, and nonprofit organizations. Require state or local partners to cover at least 20 percent of project costs. The legislation is endorsed by the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE). “The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) is proud to endorse the bipartisan ‘Improving Rural Transportation Act.’ This proposed legislation represents a critical opportunity to invest in advanced transporta… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://jeffries.house.gov/2026/09/23/leader-jeffries-in-the-capitol-house-democrats-are-running-toward-the-finish-line-and-republicans-are-running-scared/ | LEADER JEFFRIES IN THE CAPITOL: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE RUNNING TOWARD THE FINISH LINE AND REPUBLICANS ARE RUNNING SCARED” | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Hakeem S. Jeffries | J000294 | jeffries.house.gov | jeffries | https://jeffries.house.gov/category/press-release/page/ | scraper | Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, where he emphasized that while Republicans have neglected to make life better for the American people and are doing nothing to end Donald Trump’s reckless and costly war of choice, Democrats are focused on rooting out corruption and fighting for an affordable America. LEADER JEFFRIES: It’s about six weeks until Judgment Day. Democrats are running toward the finish line. Republicans are running scared all across the country. The American people know that the Trump-Republican economy has been a complete and total failure and that Democrats are on their side. Democrats are committed to driving down the high cost of living. Democrats are committed to making sure that healthcare is affordable for every single American. And Democrats are committed to ending this reckless war of choice in Iran that has skyrocketed gas prices, skyrocketed food prices and skyrocketed diesel prices on the American people in the Midwest and beyond. Six weeks until Judgment Day, House Democrats are running toward the finish line and Republicans are running scared. Full press availability can be watched here. ### | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-langworthy-and-pocan-introduce-bipartisan-compact-act-end-taxpayer | Congressmen Langworthy and Pocan Introduce Bipartisan COMPACT Act to End Taxpayer-Funded Biomedical Testing on Dogs and Cats | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicholas A. Langworthy | L000600 | langworthy.house.gov | langworthy | https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — September 23rd…Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) and Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) today announced the introduction of the Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing (COMPACT) Act, the most comprehensive legislation in history to modernize federally funded biomedical research and end inhumane testing practices on dogs and cats. The legislation was announced at a press conference in Washington with the nation’s leading animal wellness organizations and rescue beagles released from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin, which drew national attention and closure following revelations of widespread abuse. The COMPACT Act prohibits the use of federal public-health research funds for biomedical research involving live dogs and cats while protecting animals currently in research facilities and preserving flexibility for genuine national emergencies. The legislation, developed with input from the medical and bioscience community, comes as advances in biomedical science have created alternatives to traditional animal testing, including in vitro systems, computational modeling and other non-animal technologies. “The horrific abuse and barbaric treatment of beagles uncovered inside research facilities like Ridglan Farms and Marshall Bioresources has outraged Americans from every corner of the country and political spectrum,” said Congressman Nick Langworthy. “Dogs and cats are companion animals and part of the family for millions of Americans; they should never have to endure inhumane suffering, particularly at expense to taxpayers and when science has evolved to develop more effective research methods. This is the most comprehensive legislation to date that moves our federal research system forward to better outcomes, while protecting innocent animals. I’m proud to work with my colleague, Congressman Pocan, on this thoughtful, bipartisan legislation.” “What happened at Ridglan Farms was a wake-up call for our community and for the country,” said Congressman Mark Pocan. “We saw thousands of beagles conf… | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://nadler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397536 | Congressional Jewish Caucus Urges Secretary Rubio To Preserve The Office Of The Special Envoy For Holocaust Issues As A Permanent And Distinct Entity | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Jerrold Nadler | N000002 | nadler.house.gov | nadler | https://nadler.house.gov/news | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Co-Chairs Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) led the Congressional Jewish Caucus in calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to preserve the office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues (SEHI) as a permanent and distinct entity within the Department of State and not for SEHI to be absorbed under the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism (SEAS). This letter highlights that SEHI is the only office in the federal government solely devoted to pursuing justice for Holocaust survivors and advocating on their behalf, and the need to appoint a career official as the next SEHI, with the seniority, diplomatic experience, and specialized expertise necessary to negotiate complex restitution and compensation matters. “Since its establishment in 1999, the Office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues has been the only office in the federal government solely devoted to pursuing justice for Holocaust survivors and advocating on their behalf,” the members wrote. “The office has also been supported on a bipartisan basis in Congress and administrations of both parties have actively affirmed its importance. For decades, SEHI has worked with foreign governments, international institutions, and Jewish organizations to pursue restitution and compensation for survivors and their families, recover Nazi-looted property, preserve Holocaust memory, and address unresolved Holocaust-era obligations. As the number of living Holocaust survivors continues to decline, this work is only becoming more urgent.” “That is why we oppose any effort to consolidate or eliminate SEHI and are troubled by the reported plan for the Office of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism (SEAS) to absorb the SEHI office. SEHI and SEAS have clearly distinct mandates and responsibilities,” the members continued. “Both are full-time responsibilities that require full-time principals with unique areas of focus and full-time staff with unique expertise. Combining them would… | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-schumer-blast-trump-administration-for-politicizing-disaster-assistance-and-denying-aid-for-february-blizzard/ | Gillibrand, Schumer Blast Trump Administration For Politicizing Disaster Assistance And Denying Aid For February Blizzard | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Yesterday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) condemned the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for politicizing disaster assistance following its second unexplained denial of Governor Hochul’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration in the wake of the February 2026 blizzard in New York. The storm brought record snowfall, whiteout conditions, and coastal flooding to downstate New York, resulting in increased expenditure of state and local resources to help communities recover from the disastrous conditions. The relief provided by the declaration would have alleviated the financial burden that counties and the state took on to mitigate the impacts of the storm. Governor Hochul’s request included Public Assistance for Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties, Snow Assistance for Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties, and Hazard Mitigation for the entire state. In a letter to the FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton, the senators called out FEMA’s July 2, 2026 denial of Hochul’s initial request, which did not provide any reasoning or justification. In fact, according to public reporting, administration officials had determined that the request met federal standards for approval, but President Trump himself denied it regardless. The senators wrote, “Reporting reveals that the regional offices at FEMA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) determined that the February blizzard met the threshold and standards for a disaster declaration for a record-breaking snowstorm. Disturbingly, the same reporting shows that President Trump chose to overrule the findings of his own agencies, in a move that can only be described as political.” After Governor Hochul appealed the denial, FEMA again refused her request with no explanation on September 2, 2026. The senators expressed their concern over the administration’s blatant political weaponization of federal disaster assistance, writing, “President Trump and this admini… | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://patryan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-ryan-hosts-roundtable-discussion-hudson-valley-gun-violence | CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN HOSTS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH HUDSON VALLEY GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION LEADERS IN POUGHKEEPSIE | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Patrick Ryan | R000579 | patryan.house.gov | patryan | https://patryan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Ryan – an Army combat veteran and member of the Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force – has been a consistent advocate for gun violence prevention throughout his time in Congress Guns remain the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States; Ryan is a proud co-sponsor of the Assault Weapons Ban and has championed legislation promoting universal background checks and safe gun storage Roundtable participants included representatives from Moms Demand Action, Family Services, local elected officials and more POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Last week, Congressman Pat Ryan – an Army combat veteran and member of the Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force – joined Hudson Valley community leaders and gun violence prevention advocates for a roundtable discussion in Poughkeepsie. As violent crime rates continue falling in the Hudson Valley, advocates and leaders discussed efforts to build upon that progress and keep communities safe. Guns remain the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States; in 2026, there have already been 83 incidents of gunfire on school grounds, resulting in 27 deaths and 47 injuries nationwide. Ryan is a proud co-sponsor of several bills curtailing the gun violence epidemic, including the Assault Weapons Ban. Roundtable participants included representatives from Moms Demand Action, Family Services, local elected officials and more. “I’m so grateful to everyone who gathered for today’s conversation. From local law enforcement, to elected leaders, to nonprofits dedicated to keeping our communities safe, this coalition has done amazing work toward ending the scourge of gun violence in Dutchess County and beyond. Tackling this epidemic requires all-hands-on-deck, and we recommitted to working together to save lives.,” said Congressman Pat Ryan. “There is nothing more important than keeping our communities – especially our kids – safe. As a combat veteran I know the weapons I carried in war have no place on our streets or in our schools. That’s wh… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-statement-trump-administrations-additional-31-million-aid-nepal | MENG STATEMENT ON THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S ADDITIONAL $31 MILLION IN AID TO NEPAL AND TIBET | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) today released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s decision to provide an additional $31 million in humanitarian assistance to Nepal and Tibet following the deadly flooding on August 26: “After devastating floods struck Nepal and Tibet, the United States initially sent only one advisor and $500,000 in assistance. Trump Administration officials themselves acknowledged that the U.S. response was ‘slow.’ After I pressed Administration officials during an Appropriations Committee hearing to increase aid and strengthen rescue support, the Administration is now delivering a total of $36 million in humanitarian assistance. While this remains far below what affected communities need, it is a significant improvement over the Administration’s original response. As families continue searching for loved ones and communities begin the difficult work of recovery, I will continue standing with Nepali and Tibetan communities in Queens and advocating for the robust assistance they need to rebuild.” | 1 | 2026-09-27T10:23:37Z | 2026-09-27T10:25:08Z |
| https://kennedy.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2484 | Stop Trump’s Tariff Tax: Kennedy Warns Escalating Trade War with Canada Threatens Western New York Manufacturing Jobs | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Timothy M. Kennedy | K000402 | kennedy.house.gov | kennedy | https://kennedy.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Standing at Northland Workforce Training Center, Kennedy Highlights How Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum, and Cross-Border Materials are Raising Costs for WNY Manufacturers BUFFALO, N.Y. – Today Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), joined by local employers and advocates at the Northland Workforce Training Center, warned that the escalating trade war between the United States and Canada is raising costs and creating uncertainty for Western New York’s manufacturing sector, one of the region’s largest employers. Manufacturing is the third-largest industry in the Buffalo Niagara region, employing tens of thousands of workers, and Northland trains the next generation of workers pursuing advanced manufacturing and energy careers. “Manufacturing built this region, and the workers training right here at Northland are the reason Western New York’s manufacturing sector has a future,” said Congressman Kennedy. “But that future is at risk when the materials that cross the border during production get taxed each time. This is a Trump tax on Western New York manufacturers and the workers who rely on them for stable, good paying jobs in an increasingly unaffordable America. Canada is our closest ally and our neighbor, not our enemy, and it’s long past time to end this petty trade war before it costs us more manufacturing jobs.” Western New York’s manufacturers are especially vulnerable to the cross-border trade war because materials used in manufacturing frequently cross the northern border multiple times during production, subjecting them to tariffs at every step. That two-way exposure shows up clearly in New York’s own trade numbers: the state exports $482 million in aluminum and aluminum articles and $254 million in iron and steel products to Canada each year, while importing $1.1 billion in aluminum and $586 million in copper and copper articles from Canada, according to the Consulate General of Canada in New York. Canada supplied roughly 60% of all U.S. unwrought aluminum imports in the first half of 2026[1], while current tarif… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-praises-security-agreement-between-united-states-denmark-and | Malliotakis Praises Security Agreement Between United States, Denmark, and Greenland | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) — Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis issued the following statement regarding the security agreement between the United States, Denmark, and Greenland. "The security agreement signed today will strengthen the United States' military and strategic position in the Arctic while preventing China and Russia from gaining footholds in the region. Greenland’s strategic location and rare-earth resources make it vital to America’s national and economic security and I applaud President Trump for negotiating this critical and consequential deal," said Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis. | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-schumer-announce-over-1-4-million-in-disaster-recovery-funding-for-new-york-state/ | Gillibrand, Schumer Announce Over $1.4 Million In Disaster Recovery Funding For New York State | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer announced $1,466,049 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for New York State. This federal funding will support ongoing disaster relief and recovery efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic and other severe weather and fire events across the state. Of these funds, more than $1 million is dedicated to repairing critical infrastructure damaged by severe weather and fires, and more than $400,000 will reimburse hospitals and health networks for pandemic-related emergency measures. “As New York continues to face the impacts of severe weather and disaster events, as well as continued costs associated with pandemic recovery, I am proud to deliver this critical federal funding for communities across the state,” said Senator Gillibrand. “These grants will be used to repair infrastructure across our cities and reimburse medical facilities for emergency measures they took to combat COVID-19. I will keep pushing for funding that helps ensure New Yorkers are protected from further catastrophes.” “From helping communities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic to repairing infrastructure after severe storms, this $1.4 million in FEMA funding will support communities across New York,” said Senator Chuck Schumer. “I’ve long fought to ensure New Yorkers have the resources they need to recover from catastrophes, and I’m proud to deliver this funding today to help build a safer, more resilient future for New York.” The offices of Senator Gillibrand and Schumer will continue to monitor the distribution of these funds to ensure they are delivered efficiently to the impacted communities. | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://patryan.house.gov/media/press-releases/ahead-xi-white-house-meeting-congressman-pat-ryan-leads-democratic-veterans | AHEAD OF XI WHITE HOUSE MEETING, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LEADS DEMOCRATIC VETERANS IN DEMANDING TRUMP HOLD BEIJING ACCOUNTABLE FOR PROVIDING KEY INTELLIGENCE TO IRAN RESULTING IN U.S. TROOP DEATHS | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Patrick Ryan | R000579 | patryan.house.gov | patryan | https://patryan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | On July 17th, an Iranian missile struck a U.S. base in Jordan killing three servicemembers and injuring four others; Wall Street Journal reporting has confirmed that Iran acquired high-resolution satellite imagery of the base – used to carry out the attack – from Chinese entities Ahead of the September 23rd White House meeting between Trump and Xi, Congressman Ryan is leading his Democratic veteran colleagues in demanding Trump hold Xi accountable for Beijing’s role in U.S. troop deaths Ryan is chair of the Democratic Veterans Caucus, the first West Point graduate to represent the Academy in Congress, and served 2 combat tours in Iraq earning him two Bronze Stars; Ryan also sits on the House Armed Services Committee, where he has become the leading voice of opposition to Trump’s war in Iran WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Pat Ryan and 12 fellow Democratic veterans in Congress called on President Trump to publicly condemn China's support for Iranian forces that are killing U.S. troops, ahead of his White House meeting with President Xi Jinping later this month. On July 17th, an Iranian missile struck a U.S. base in Jordan killing three servicemembers and injuring four others. Recent reporting from the Wall Street Journal confirms that Iran acquired high-resolution satellite imagery of the base from Chinese entities. Ahead of the September 23rd White House meeting between Trump and Xi, Ryan is leading his Democratic veteran colleagues in demanding Trump hold Xi accountable for Beijing’s role in U.S. troop deaths, and that he publicly condemn China’s support for IRGC operations. “22 brave Americans have lost their lives in Trump’s war with Iran. We now know that at least three of those deaths directly resulted from President Xi sharing key intelligence about U.S. positions with Iran. Instead of holding China accountable, Trump is rolling out the red carpet,” said Congressman Pat Ryan. “I served 27 months in combat in Iraq as an Army Intelligence Officer – I know just how critical and sensitive this informa… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://patryan.house.gov/media/press-releases/ryan-warren-bicameral-lawmakers-urge-armed-services-committee-chairmen-hold | RYAN, WARREN, BICAMERAL LAWMAKERS URGE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON FATAL PORT SHUAIBA ATTACK FOLLOWING WHISTLEBLOWER REPORTS | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Patrick Ryan | R000579 | patryan.house.gov | patryan | https://patryan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Warren, Ryan, Bicameral Lawmakers Urge Armed Services Committee Chairmen to Hold Public Hearings on Fatal Port Shuaiba Attack Following Whistleblower Reports New details reveal DoD was unprepared and failed to support service members and their families in the aftermath of Iranian strike “It is critical that Congress gets answers on the failures that led to the attacks, and on the subsequent mistreatment of survivors and families of those killed” “As the administration continues to ask Congress for more resources for this war, we can no longer afford to wait for DoD to deign when they are going to answer these questions.” Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. — Representative Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, led 19 members of Congress in a letter to Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, and Representative Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), Chair of the House Committee on Armed Services, urging them to hold public hearings on the Iranian attack of a U.S. military base in Kuwait that killed six service members and injured more than 30 others. “(A)llegations reported by whistleblowers to Representative Ryan’s and Senator Warren’s offices, have raised even more concerns about the lack of appropriate medical care for service members injured in the strike, the treatment of survivors and their families, and the DoD (Department of Defense) investigation of this attack,” wrote the lawmakers. In April, Representative Ryan and Senator Warren led investigations into reports that Secretary Hegseth failed to take basic steps to protect troops during President Trump’s war in Iran, including during a strike that killed six service members and injured dozens in Kuwait. Following reports revealing that service members were warned of safety issues ahead of the strike, the lawmakers pressed for answers as to why the Trump administration reportedly fa… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/ccbwg-announces-new-co-chairs-to-lead-caucus-in-120th-congress/ | CCBWG ANNOUNCES NEW CO-CHAIRS TO LEAD CAUCUS IN 120TH CONGRESS | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 21, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), announced that Representatives LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Lateefah Simon (CA-12) and Shontel Brown (OH-11) will take up the mantle as new Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls (CCBWG) in the 120th Congress. Despite more than 430 registered Congressional caucuses and Member organizations in 2016, until the creation of the CCBWG, no group on Capitol Hill had sought to make Black women and girls a priority in policy debates. Inspired by the #SheWoke Committee, a collective of seven women leaders with a shared vision of advocacy, equity, and sisterhood; Reps. Clarke, Kelly, and Watson Coleman created the Caucus to advance policies that eliminate barriers and disparities experienced by Black women. With Reps. Kelly and Watson Coleman departing at the conclusion of the 119th Congress, Reps. Brown, McIver and Simon will take their place alongside Rep. Clarke. The Co-Chairs made the announcement at the caucus-hosted panel event titled “Reclaiming the Narrative and Building Economic Power” during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference at the Washington Convention Center. “I’m incredibly appreciative of the work Congresswomen Clarke and Kelly and I have accomplished over the last decade,” said Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman. “It has truly been an honor and a privilege having them as partners as we did our best to help further cultivate a sisterhood here in Congress. Forming this caucus was already critical at the time, but its work and impact is exponentially more important today. And while we’ve made great strides in representation over the years, there is much more to do in order to make our voices heard in every facet of our society and to ensure policies don’t have an unintended negative impact on our communities.” “It feels… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-welch-van-hollen-reintroduce-bicameral-bill-to-create-70-renewable-energy-resource-standard-by-2036-speed-u-s-clean-energy-transition/ | CLARKE, WELCH, VAN HOLLEN REINTRODUCE BICAMERAL BILL TO CREATE 70% RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCE STANDARD BY 2036, SPEED U.S. CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 21 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Legislation would establish ambitious energy standard to rapidly reduce emissions and achieve up to 100% renewable energy generation by 2046 WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) joined U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) in reintroducing the bicameral American Renewable Energy Act (AREA), legislation to establish an ambitious 70% renewable energy resource standard by 2036 to drastically reduce emissions, decrease pollution, and promote community resilience. To achieve this goal, AREA prioritizes the development and implementation of solar, wind, and geothermal energy, as well as marine energy, limited hydropower, and methane digesters for smaller farms and wastewater plants. The bill also seeks to ensure the equitable distribution of economic, health, and resiliency benefits of renewable energy deployment by establishing an enforcement mechanism that requires at least 50% of collected funds be spent on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and storage projects in impacted communities. “As we witness the devastating impacts of climate change on communities across our nation, we can no longer afford the luxury of inaction. The choices we make today will determine the world we leave to our children and grandchildren. We have the tools, the technology, and the knowledge to build a cleaner future; we need Congress to act,” said Rep. Clarke. “Investing in renewable energy also means confronting the environmental injustices that have left our nation’s most underserved communities bearing the greatest burden. My legislation puts clean energy technology and innovation to work, reducing emissions, improving air quality and health outcomes, and creating millions of good-paying renewable energy jobs. We cannot leave future generations to pay the price for problems we have the power to solve today.” “Taking immediate, ambitious action to reduce emissions and bu… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://gillen.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-gillen-van-drew-and-kean-jr-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-lower | Reps. Gillen, Van Drew and Kean, Jr. Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Commuting Costs for Working Americans | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Laura Gillen | G000602 | gillen.house.gov | gillen | https://gillen.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The Lowering Commuting Costs Act would create the first personal tax deduction of more than $4,000 a year for commuting costs WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) alongside Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-02) and Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ-07) introduced the bipartisan Lowering Commuting Costs Act to deliver relief from rising commuting costs for working Americans. This legislation would create a federal income tax deduction, more than $4,000 a year or $340 a month, for personal commuting expenses, including the cost of gas, public transit and tolls such as New York City’s congestion pricing. “Hardworking Long Islanders are forced to pay skyrocketing costs just to get to work, making the cost of living crisis even worse,” said Rep. Gillen. “With the rising price of gas, LIRR fares and the NYC congestion tax, working families are left with no affordable way to get to their jobs. This bipartisan bill will help families save money as they commute to work and contribute to the economy by creating the first-ever tax credit for personal commuting expenses.” “For millions of Americans, just getting to work every day is expensive,” said Rep. Van Drew. “Gas is expensive, tolls are expensive, and for a lot of families, those costs add up to thousands of dollars a year. If businesses can deduct the cost of doing business, working people should be able to deduct what it takes to get to and from their jobs. I am proud to join Congresswoman Gillen on this bill and give some of that money back to the people who earn it.” "Commuting costs strain hardworking New Jerseyans' bottom lines," said Rep. Kean, Jr. "The Lowering Commuting Costs Act would create a new deduction for taxpayers to save thousands of dollars of costs incurred when commuting, whether on train fare, on congestion pricing tolls, and more. I am proud to co-lead this bill to help families keep more of their hard-earned money and reduce the monetary strain of daily commutes." “New York City Firefighters are struggling with high cost… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://mannion.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-john-mannion-cosponsors-keep-lights-local-act-prohibit-foreign | Representative John Mannion Cosponsors the ‘Keep the Lights Local Act’ to Prohibit Foreign Ownership of American Utilities and Keep Ratepayer Dollars Invested at Home | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | John W. Mannion | M001231 | mannion.house.gov | mannion | https://mannion.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | SYRACUSE, NY - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today announced that he is cosponsoring H.R. 5487, the Keep the Lights Local Act, legislation to prohibit foreign ownership of American public utilities. The bill would help protect ratepayers, strengthen accountability, and keep more of the money families pay through their monthly utility bills invested in American communities instead of supporting profits overseas. Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) said, “Families in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley are paying too much to power their homes and businesses, and they shouldn’t be forced to subsidize the profits of foreign corporations. The Keep the Lights Local Act will help lower costs and keep more ratepayer dollars here at home - supporting grid reliability, infrastructure improvements, and local workers. Keeping control of energy production and transmission is essential to American energy and national security. I’ll keep fighting for affordable, reliable energy and real accountability for ratepayers.” Under current federal law, foreign corporations and foreign governments are not prohibited from owning public utility holding companies in the United States. The Keep the Lights Local Act would close that gap by barring foreign corporations and governments from owning American public utility holding companies. The legislation was introduced by Representative Josh Riley (NY-19). Mannion has made energy affordability and ratepayer protection a priority in Congress. He recently voted for the Ratepayer Protection Act to prevent data centers from shifting their electricity costs to families and small businesses, cosponsored legislation to end special federal tax breaks for data centers, and has called for data centers to mitigate impacts on local air quality, drinking water and water supplies. | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases/suozzi-be-recognized-first-democratic-member-congress-be-awarded-us-chambers | Suozzi To Be Recognized as First Democratic Member of Congress To Be Awarded U.S. Chamber’s “Advocate for American Business” Award | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Thomas R. Suozzi | S001201 | suozzi.house.gov | suozzi | https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | GLEN COVE, NY — Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03) was recognized today by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with its “Advocate for American Business” Award during a stop of the Chamber’s national Free Enterprise Express Opportunity Tour at Standard Bots in Glen Cove. U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley presented Suozzi with the award, recognizing his bipartisan, commonsense approach to governing, his leadership as Democratic Co-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, and his work on affordability, immigration reform, and other issues affecting American families and businesses. Suozzi is the first Democratic Member of Congress to receive the award during the Chamber’s national Opportunity Tour. “The U.S. Chamber is proud to recognize Rep. Tom Suozzi as the first Democratic Member of Congress to receive this award on the Free Enterprise Bus Tour. Rep. Suozzi has been a steadfast defender of free market capitalism and his approach to policy prioritizes real solutions for American families and businesses. We look forward to continuing to work with him to advance free enterprise policies that allow businesses, workers, and communities to grow and thrive,” said Bradley. “I want to thank the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for this recognition and for bringing the Free Enterprise Express here to Glen Cove,” said Suozzi. I’ve always believed that the best way to grow our economy is to give people the opportunity to work hard, build something, create jobs, and succeed. Companies like Standard Bots are doing exactly that right here on Long Island. We need to work together — Democrats and Republicans — to bring down costs, support our small and growing businesses, and create an environment where American innovation can thrive. That’s how we grow our economy, create opportunity, and keep the American Dream alive for the next generation.” The event was held at Standard Bots, a growing Glen Cove company that designs and assembles industrial robotic arms in the United States. The company provided a lo… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4662 | Tonko Demands Answers on Buffalo Detention Center Expansion | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — In a follow-up to his August visit to the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko today is demanding answers and transparency on facility operations, namely on the facility expansion announced earlier this year. The first letter — sent to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, as well as the Acting Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Acting Field Director for the Buffalo facility — requests answers on facility practices as well as the planned construction of the new 100-bed facility. The second letter — sent to Akima Infrastructure Protection, LLC, the construction company that received the federal contract for overseeing the facility expansion — asks for details on the construction and other information. Federal records show that ICE awarded the contract for construction just one day after public notice, a clear violation of the statutorily required minimum of 15 days of public notice for federal contracts. “In July 2026, ICE announced that it would be constructing a 100-bed facility to expand the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility,” the first letter reads. “ICE intends to use taxpayer dollars for this expansion and says that it will operate “in accordance with applicable National Detention Standards,” yet ICE has failed to answer basic questions about what this expansion might look like, estimated construction timelines, and who would be housed in such an expansion. During my visit to the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility, I followed up for further detail on these questions and was extremely disappointed by the lack of transparency and detail in the responses I received.” The letter continues, “This expansion is especially concerning given the conditions that have been alleged by current and former detainees, including many of my constituents, at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility. Detainees have alleged overcrowding, issues with accessing medical care in a timely fashion, and excessive use of solit… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-celebrates-6-million-investment-for-food-bank-for-nycs-hunts-point-food-distribution-center/ | Gillibrand Celebrates $6 Million Investment For Food Bank For NYC’s Hunts Point Food Distribution Center | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, stood with Bronx elected officials and Food Bank For NYC to celebrate the $6 million she secured for major renovations and modernization of Food Bank For NYC’s Hunts Point Food Distribution Center in the Bronx. “Food Bank For NYC distributes millions of pounds of food to families, seniors, and other New Yorkers in need each year,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I’m proud to have led the effort to secure $6 million in federal funding to support the comprehensive renovation and expansion of the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center, and I’m committed to fighting for more federal resources to expand access to healthy and nutritious food, promote local job creation, and help New Yorkers thrive.” “This incredible investment in Food Bank For New York City’s Hunts Point warehouse is a commitment to addressing food insecurity and expanding access to nutritious food in communities that need it most,” said New York State Senator Jose M. Serrano. “This critical funding will strengthen our local food distribution infrastructure, helping ensure that Bronx families have reliable access to healthy food while improving the health and well-being of our communities. As the Senator of the 29th Senate District, I am grateful to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and our fellow elected officials for securing this important investment for our communities.” “Hunts Point is not only the heart of New York City’s food system; it is critical infrastructure that millions of New Yorkers depend on every day,” said New York State Assemblymember Amanda Septimo. “This $6 million investment will strengthen that infrastructure, expand Food Bank For New York City’s ability to get millions more pounds of food to families, and ensure The Bronx continues to lead the fight against hunger across our city. At a moment when families are feeling enormous pressure at the grocery store, investments that increase our capacity to feed New Yorkers could not be more important.” “I grew … | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-celebrates-ge-aerospace-225-million-investment-in-aerospace-research-center-creating-75-new-good-paying-jobs-in-capital-region | SCHUMER CELEBRATES GE AEROSPACE $225 MILLION INVESTMENT IN AEROSPACE RESEARCH CENTER, CREATING 75 NEW, GOOD-PAYING JOBS IN CAPITAL REGION | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Major New Investment Upgrades Research Equipment And Modernizes Infrastructure To Support Next-Gen Aerospace Research Schumer Has Long History Of Supporting GE’s Growth And Boosting Upstate New York As Leader In Aerospace Technology Research Schumer: The Sky Is The Limit For Capital Region’s Workforce! Following his continued advocacy to boost Upstate New York as a leader in aerospace technology research and manufacturing, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today celebrated GE Aerospace’s $225 million investment in its Niskayuna facility, which is expected to create 75 new good-paying jobs over five years. Schumer explained that GE Aerospace will modernize the research facility, upgrading the Aerospace Research Center with new advanced research equipment and improved infrastructure needed to support the center’s cutting-edge work developing next-generation technological breakthroughs. “GE Aerospace’s new $225 million investment in Niskayuna, along with 75 high-skilled, good-paying jobs, shows the sky is the limit for our top-notch workforce. I have long supported GE Aerospace’s growth in Upstate New York and am thrilled that the workforce expansion of GE Aerospace Research in Niskayuna – and upgrades to the campus – are on their way to the Capital Region,” said Senator Schumer. “Investments like this are key to ensuring that cutting-edge aerospace technology research is happening at home in places like Schenectady County. I will keep fighting to support investments in the equipment we need to strengthen New York’s research and manufacturing leadership.” The planned $225 million investment will support research in AI, autonomy, robotics, advanced materials, future manufacturing, hypersonic propulsion, and hybrid electric flight. The Niskayuna campus has been a leader in technology development for more than 75 years and is driving innovation in aerospace technology research. The investment is projected to create 75 new good-paying jobs over the next five years, in addition to short-term construction jobs, and will als… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-stands-with-new-york-centers-against-proposed-federal-changes-to-head-start-that-threaten-programs-serving-roughly-40000-new-york-children | SCHUMER STANDS WITH NEW YORK CENTERS AGAINST PROPOSED FEDERAL CHANGES TO HEAD START THAT THREATEN PROGRAMS SERVING ROUGHLY 40,000 NEW YORK CHILDREN | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | New York Providers Warn That Federal Changes Could Weaken Head Start Programs And Put Essential Services For Families At Risk Schumer Leads Senate Democrats Against Changes That Could Lower Head Start Quality Standards And Hurt New York Families Schumer: Head Start Is Under Attack. We Must Protect It. After a new federal proposal was released earlier this summer that threatens Head Start programs in New York and across the country, U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today rallied against the proposed rule with the support of providers from across Upstate New York. Schumer explained the proposed rule would dismantle Head Start by gutting quality standards that ensure that America’s most vulnerable children and families have access to educational programs, medical and dental exams, developmental screenings, and nutrition services. In New York, it is estimated that the proposed rule could lead to 2,854 jobs lost, result in a $12.68 million decline in funding for health services for children and families, and force families to pay $862 more per child for additional childcare. “Roughly 40,000 children in New York benefit from access to Head Start and the early childhood education and comprehensive services it provides families. The proposed changes by the administration threaten the quality of these programs and put essential services at risk. From eliminating math and literacy requirements, to rolling back health services and developmental screenings, and reducing the allowable cap on administrative costs, the gutting of Head Start will hurt hundreds of thousands of children across the country. From DOGE to healthcare, the tendency to cut and gut, rather than to boost and build is sadly reflective of this administration’s misguided approach to governing in general,” said Senator Schumer. “That is why I’m leading Senate Democrats in the fight to stand up against this effort that undercuts Head Start and undercuts our children and makes hardworking families pay the price. We must protect Head Start and inv… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases/suozzi-recognized-first-democratic-member-congress-be-awarded-us-chambers | Suozzi Recognized as First Democratic Member of Congress To Be Awarded U.S. Chamber’s “Advocate for American Business” Award | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Thomas R. Suozzi | S001201 | suozzi.house.gov | suozzi | https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | GLEN COVE, NY — Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03) was recognized today by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with its “Advocate for American Business” Award during a stop of the Chamber’s national Free Enterprise Express Opportunity Tour at Standard Bots in Glen Cove. U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley presented Suozzi with the award, recognizing his bipartisan, commonsense approach to governing, his leadership as Democratic Co-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, and his work on affordability, immigration reform, and other issues affecting American families and businesses. Suozzi is the first Democratic Member of Congress to receive the award during the Chamber’s national Opportunity Tour. “The U.S. Chamber is proud to recognize Rep. Tom Suozzi as the first Democratic Member of Congress to receive this award on the Free Enterprise Bus Tour. Rep. Suozzi has been a steadfast defender of free market capitalism and his approach to policy prioritizes real solutions for American families and businesses. We look forward to continuing to work with him to advance free enterprise policies that allow businesses, workers, and communities to grow and thrive,” said Bradley. “I want to thank the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for this recognition and for bringing the Free Enterprise Express here to Glen Cove,” said Suozzi. I’ve always believed that the best way to grow our economy is to give people the opportunity to work hard, build something, create jobs, and succeed. Companies like Standard Bots are doing exactly that right here on Long Island. We need to work together — Democrats and Republicans — to bring down costs, support our small and growing businesses, and create an environment where American innovation can thrive. That’s how we grow our economy, create opportunity, and keep the American Dream alive for the next generation.” The event was held at Standard Bots, a growing Glen Cove company that designs and assembles industrial robotic arms in the United States. The company provided a lo… | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://riley.house.gov/2026/09/19/riley-helps-pass-bipartisan-bill-to-hold-data-centers-accountable-lower-utility-bills-for-upstate-new-yorkers/ | RILEY HELPS PASS BIPARTISAN BILL TO HOLD DATA CENTERS ACCOUNTABLE, LOWER UTILITY BILLS FOR UPSTATE NEW YORKERS | 2026-09-19 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Josh Riley | R000622 | riley.house.gov | riley | https://riley.house.gov/news/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — With the support of Representative Josh Riley (NY-19), the U.S. House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation to stop utilities from charging families and small businesses for the grid upgrades needed to power massive data centers, and make the tech companies driving that demand pay instead. “Upstate New Yorkers shouldn’t be forced to foot the bill for massive data centers that none of us asked for,” said Riley. “If Big Tech wants to build in our communities, they can pay their own way. Our power bills are already way too high – this legislation makes sure that data centers don’t drive them even higher.” Massive data center projects, which demand huge amounts of electricity, are moving ahead across Upstate New York and the country. Serving them requires costly grid upgrades and under current rules utility companies can pass those costs on to everyday ratepayers instead of the companies driving the demand. In the first half of 2025 alone, utilities across the country requested more than $29 billion in electricity rate increases – nearly double what they sought the year before – as they scramble to make infrastructure upgrades and meet increased need. The Ratepayer Protection Act requires state utility regulators to establish new rules ensuring that families and small businesses do not face rate hikes to subsidize new power generation, transmission lines, and other upgrades needed to serve large-load customers like data centers. Instead, the large tech companies building these projects will be responsible for covering the full energy and infrastructure costs associated with them. The vote builds on Riley’s own legislation, the FAIR Data Act, which stops data center projects from driving up energy bills for Upstate New Yorkers. Riley’s has led the fight stand up to the utility monopolies and lower costs: February 13, 2025 — Introduced the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act (H.R. 1355) to help families reduce energy usage and lower monthly utility bills September 18, 2025 — … | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://jeffries.house.gov/2026/09/18/leader-jeffries-statement-on-the-rise-of-anti-south-asian-hate/ | LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE RISE OF ANTI-SOUTH ASIAN HATE | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Hakeem S. Jeffries | J000294 | jeffries.house.gov | jeffries | https://jeffries.house.gov/category/press-release/page/ | scraper | Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The disturbing rise of targeted, vile and bigoted hate against our South Asian communities shocks the conscience. Just this week, a Sikh driver in Wyoming was stabbed 17 times after Donald Trump’s out-of-control Department of Homeland Security posted racist propaganda with the message “Get off our roads, you don’t know how to drive, Mr. Singh.” Bo French, a Republican statewide Texas candidate, peddled vile racism towards students celebrating at a University of Texas football game. Right-wing Republicans are repeatedly using derogatory slurs in a casual manner. Meanwhile, most Republicans are standing by while the GOP traffics in hateful behavior and demeaning rhetoric targeting members of the South Asian community. It is unacceptable, unconscionable and un-American. Our greatness as a nation is connected to the fact that we are a gorgeous mosaic of people from all over the world who come to this country, work hard and pursue the American dream. House Democrats will continue to confront racism and xenophobia whenever and wherever it rears its ugly head. It’s time for Republicans to join us. ### | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-and-house-intelligence-chairman-crawford-host-house | Congresswoman Tenney and House Intelligence Chairman Crawford Host House Intelligence SCALE UP Event in Syracuse on CCP Counterintelligence Threats | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Claudia Tenney | T000478 | tenney.house.gov | tenney | https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Syracuse, N.Y. — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Committee Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) hosted federal, state, and private sector partners at Hancock Air National Guard Base in Syracuse for a SCALE UP event examining counterintelligence threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party in Upstate New York and across the United States. The SCALE UP event brought the House Intelligence Committee's work to Upstate New York for classified and unclassified discussions on how the CCP targets our government, critical infrastructure, businesses, agriculture, educational institutions, and other sectors. Tenney and Chairman Crawford heard from National Counterintelligence and Security Center Director Wes Street and senior leaders from the FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Army Counterintelligence Command (ACIC), Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), and Department of Homeland Security. The discussion focused on improving cooperation among federal, state, and local officials and private sector partners to better detect, deter, and disrupt foreign intelligence activities in Upstate New York and throughout the country. “Protecting our national security starts with defending our communities here at home,” said Congresswoman Claudia Tenney. “The Chinese Communist Party is targeting American industry, research, and critical infrastructure to undermine our economic strength and threaten our way of life. These operations go beyond stealing information. The CCP is seeking access to the systems Americans depend on so it can disrupt essential services and exploit that access in a crisis. This roundtable brings my work on the House Intelligence Committee home to Upstate New York, connecting federal experts with local leaders to confront these threats. I thank Chairman Crawford for his leadership as we work to hold the CCP accountable and put the safety and security… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4658 | Tonko, Kiggans Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Jen Kiggans (VA-2) announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution designating September 20th as “Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day” and recognizing the need to reduce mental health stigma and improve access to mental health services. Across the United States, nearly 800,000 pharmacists and pharmacy technicians provide essential care and medication services to patients across community pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare settings. The pharmacy workforce experiences significant levels of occupational fatigue given systemic staffing shortages, administrative hurdles, and workplace threats and violence. Suicide rates amongst pharmacists are 20 per 100,000, which is greater than the general population of 12 per 100,000. “Our pharmacists work hard each day to ensure we are delivered the treatment and care we need,” Congressman Tonko said. “They deserve to have their needs met, and that must include addressing any mental health challenges they may experience. I’m proud to be joined by Congresswoman Kiggans to designate September 20th National Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day. I’ll keep pushing to ensure our healthcare workforce receives the same support, dedication, and compassion that they provide to their patients.” “The men and women working in the healthcare space are tasked with long and trying schedules, and pharmacists are no exception. As a geriatric nurse practitioner, I understand how important it is to ensure healthcare professionals have the mental and emotional support they need to do their jobs effectively,” said Rep. Kiggans. With over 30% of the pharmacy workforce experiencing significant levels of distress leading to depression, anxiety, and fatigue, I’m proud to join Congressman Tonko in recognizing September 20th as National Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day. Our pharmacists dedicate their careers to helping others and we have a responsibility to make sure they have the resources they need to care for th… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-colleagues-demand-answers-from-hegseth-on-cost-of-iran-war/ | Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Answers From Hegseth On Cost Of Iran War | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Pentagon Greatly Underestimates Cost of Iran War to Taxpayers and Families U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined 45 of her colleagues, nearly the entire Democratic caucus, in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding a full accounting of the costs of the ongoing war with Iran. The letter also criticized the Department of Defense (DoD) for withholding basic budget information from Congress and the American public even as U.S. casualties and taxpayer costs continue to increase. “Secretary Hegseth’s tenure at DoD continues to be marred by blatant carelessness and incompetent leadership that has endangered our troops, jeopardized our national security, and left working families paying higher costs,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Now he is asking for tens of billions more to fund President Trump’s reckless war while refusing to reveal its true cost. That is completely unacceptable, and Secretary Hegseth must be held accountable and give taxpayers a straight answer about how this administration is spending their hard-earned money.” The United States is now more than six months into a conflict President Trump initially said would last six weeks. Eighteen American servicemembers have been killed and more than 820 wounded, and over 50,000 troops are currently deployed to the Middle East. In the letter, Gillibrand and her colleagues note that deployments, including for the USS Lincoln and the 82nd Airborne, have been repeatedly extended, and that their offices have heard directly from military families worried about loved ones serving in the conflict. “At home, American taxpayers have already paid an extra $100 billion out of their pockets for higher gas and diesel prices alone and at least another $60 billion in higher costs for things like groceries, mortgages, and plane tickets as a result of the war,” the senators wrote. “Now you are asking that they pay again to fund a war of choice that Congress never authorized and the President launched… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://gillen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-gillen-celebrates-passage-125-million-federal-funding-authorization-long | Rep. Gillen Celebrates Passage of $125 Million in Federal Funding Authorization for Long Island Out of House in Bipartisan Water Resources Infrastructure Package | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Laura Gillen | G000602 | gillen.house.gov | gillen | https://gillen.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) celebrated the passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026 out of the House of Representatives, which included $125 million she secured for Long Island water infrastructure project authorizations. The two-year water resources infrastructure investments package previously passed unanimously out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The package includes several of Rep. Gillen’s priorities, such as bolstering flood risk management, storm damage prevention and coastal restoration in communities across New York’s 4th Congressional District. “I am thrilled that this bipartisan water infrastructure package has passed the House with real investments for Long Island,” said Rep. Gillen. “Through my work on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I fought to secure $125 million for critical water infrastructure projects across our communities. That includes replacing lead pipes in Garden City, upgrading aging water mains in Long Beach and strengthening stormwater pumps in Freeport. These investments will protect our drinking water, strengthen our infrastructure and help keep Long Islanders safe for generations to come.” In the package, Rep. Gillen secured funding authorization for multiple environmental infrastructure efforts on Long Island. The bill authorizes funding but does not appropriate it; the House Appropriations Committee provides actual funding. Authorization of $11 million for the Village of Garden City to replace legacy lead water service lines with new non-lead water service lines. Authorization of $25 million for the City of Long Beach to make essential upgrades to its aging water main infrastructure, to ensure that the public has access to safe, clean, reliable drinking water. Authorization of $3.3 million for the Village of Freeport to support the installation of additional stormwater pumping stations to mitigate chronic tidal flooding and storm-related inundation that regularly impac… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://jeffries.house.gov/2026/09/17/leader-jeffries-the-american-people-have-had-enough-of-donald-trump-and-the-failed-republican-economy/ | LEADER JEFFRIES: “THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF DONALD TRUMP AND THE FAILED REPUBLICAN ECONOMY” | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Hakeem S. Jeffries | J000294 | jeffries.house.gov | jeffries | https://jeffries.house.gov/category/press-release/page/ | scraper | Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, where he emphasized that ahead of the midterm elections, House Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living, making healthcare affordable and holding the crooks accountable who have been ripping off the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: Donald Trump and Republicans promised a Golden Age in America. They’ve failed. They’ve delivered a Rotten Age. The economy is not going in the right direction. It is failing everyday Americans. Gas prices are up, grocery prices are up, interest rates are up, housing costs are up and health insurance premiums are up. The cost of living is out of control. America is way too expensive. Far too many people—millions of everyday Americans—they’re working hard, they’re playing by the rules, but they can’t thrive and they can barely survive. The American people have had enough of Donald Trump and the failed Republican economy. And as House Democrats, we’ll continue to make clear that we’re fighting for an affordable America and we’re committed to bringing down the high price of groceries, bringing down the high price of gas, bringing down the high price of housing, making healthcare affordable for every single American and at the same time, making it clear that there’s a cost to the American people of the out-of-control corruption that has been visited upon them by Donald Trump and MAGA extremists. Which is why our commitment to the American people, when it comes to corruption, is that if folks have been stealing from the American people, shortchanging the American people or screwing over the American people, we’re going to hold the crooks accountable beginning on day one. What are Republicans doing in the face of the failed economy and the cost-of-living crisis and the fact that we have an existential situation that has to be dealt with with respect to AI safety? What are Republicans doing? They’re running away from their responsibilities her… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6482 | Lawler Demands Hochul and NYPA Release the Hidden Cost of Electricity Discounts for Rockland Data Centers | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Michael Lawler | L000599 | lawler.house.gov | lawler | https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Hochul's Power Authority admits it is cutting power bills for three Orangeburg data centers but refuses to tell the public what those discounts cost New York ratepayers. Pearl River, N.Y. – 9/17/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler called on Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York Power Authority to immediately disclose the full value of the electricity discounts the state is giving to data centers in Rockland County, after The Journal News reported that the authority is refusing to say how much the subsidies are worth or what rate the data centers are paying. According to the report, three of the four data centers in the Orangeburg section of Orangetown are receiving discounted hydropower through the authority's ReCharge program. NYPA officials told LoHud they cannot disclose how much those discounts save operators, or even what rate a given data center is paying, calling the information "proprietary and protected under contract.” “Rockland families have watched their electric bills climb year after year, and now we learn that Kathy Hochul's Power Authority has been handing discounted power to data centers while refusing to tell the people footing the bill what it costs them,” said Congressman Lawler. “This is public power, sold by a public authority whose board is appointed by the Governor. The public has every right to know what it is worth and who is getting it. Governor Hochul and NYPA need to release the numbers, and they need to do it now.” “The Governor imposed a moratorium on data centers and promised to go after their tax breaks, and the whole time her own Power Authority has been quietly cutting their electric bills and hiding the details behind confidentiality agreements,” Lawler continued. “Albany is doing what Albany always does: making decisions behind closed doors and sending the bill to hard-working Hudson Valley families. If the Governor wants to be taken seriously on data centers, she can start by telling the truth about what her own agency is giving them.” Lawler said the authority should, a… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6483 | Lawler, Gottheimer Push for Bipartisan AI Safeguards at Capitol Hill Press Conference | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Michael Lawler | L000599 | lawler.house.gov | lawler | https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – 9/17/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) held a bipartisan press conference to highlight their Stop Rogue AI Act, legislation that would direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop national standards, guidelines, and best practices for discovering, verifying, monitoring, and controlling AI agents. WATCH: LAWLER, GOTTHEIMER PUSH FOR BIPARTISAN AI SAFEGUARDS AT CAPITOL HILL PRESS CONFERENCE The legislation comes as AI agents become increasingly capable of acting autonomously, with recent incidents highlighting concerns about AI systems accessing external networks and taking actions beyond their intended scope. “This isn’t about stopping AI or stifling innovation. It is about making sure we can safely deploy AI. A pause is not a safeguard. Some states have put a moratorium on the infrastructure that powers this technology. That does not invent a kill switch. It does not inventory the agents already on a hospital network or a utility system,” said Congressman Lawler. “If the United States taps the brakes while others floor it, we do not get safer AI. We get someone else’s AI. We are not going to regulate ourselves into second place,” concluded Congressman Lawler. “Our bill gives basically a driver’s license to every AI agent operating in this country. It tells NIST, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, get in a room and set standards so organizations can find every agent on their network, verify who built it, who’s running it, watch it in real time for anything suspicious, and cut off its access the second something looks wrong. That’s what putting people back in the driver’s seat looks like,” said Congressman Gottheimer. The bill would also require federal agencies and contractors to incorporate these safeguards into how they procure and deploy AI, with NIST and CISA coordinating with existing cybersecurity guidance. Reps. Lawler and Gottheimer have also worked together on a broader bipartisan AI agenda focuse… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6485 | Lawler Joins Problem Solvers Caucus to Introduce Four Bipartisan Bills to Address Gerrymandering Nationwide | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Michael Lawler | L000599 | lawler.house.gov | lawler | https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – 9/17/26… Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined the Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs, Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) announced four bipartisan bills aimed at establishing clearer and more consistent rules for congressional redistricting across the country. Reps. Lawler and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) introduced their bipartisan Problem Solvers Mapdrawing Accountability and Principled Standards (MAPS) Act. WATCH: LAWLER JOINS PROBLEM SOLVERS CAUCUS TO INTRODUCE FOUR BIPARTISAN BILLS TO ADDRESS GERRYMANDERING NATIONWIDE The legislation is the result of months of work by the Caucus’ bipartisan Gerrymandering Working Group, led by Reps. Jeff Hurd (R-CO-03) and Ed Case (D-HI-01). The Caucus previously released its Gerrymandering Reform Framework outlining four areas for congressional action: banning mid-decade redistricting, establishing nationwide standards for drawing congressional districts, reducing partisan influence in the map-drawing process, and creating a consistent federal process for resolving redistricting challenges. “Congressional districts should be drawn around communities, not political interests. The Problem Solvers MAPS Act establishes clear, commonsense standards to stop partisan gerrymandering and ensure districts are fairly drawn without favoring any one candidate or party. Politicians in states like New York and Texas should not be able to choose their elected representatives - under a democracy, that power is reserved for the people. I’m proud to work with Rep. Carbajal and our colleagues in the Problem Solvers Caucus to advance a bipartisan approach that puts voters first,” said Congressman Lawler. “This Problem Solvers MAPS Act is really about putting some commonsense guardrails around the redistricting process. When mapmakers do not have clear standards to follow, it becomes much easier for politics to take over. Every state is different, and no two congressional districts are going to look exactly alike, but the basic rules should be fai… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakismcgovern-medically-tailored-meals-bill-advances-ways-and-means | Malliotakis/McGovern Medically Tailored Meals Bill Advances from Ways and Means Committee | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) — Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11) applauded the passage of bipartisan legislation she introduced with Rep. James McGovern (D-MA-02), H.R. 5439 - Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act, from the House Ways and Means Committee. For seniors living with chronic illnesses, access to nutritious food tailored to their medical needs can play an important role in helping them manage their conditions and remain healthy at home. Similar programs have already shown promise in New York and across the country by providing meals designed by registered dietitians for patients with conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer and kidney disease. The legislation creates a 6-year Medicare pilot program for 40 hospitals to deliver medically tailored meals for Medicare beneficiaries who live at home and have a diet-impacted disease like diabetes and heart failure after they leave the hospital. The meals are medically tailored, which means they are designed by nutritionists to accommodate the specific health needs of a patient. The legislation is budget neutral with no additional cost to taxpayers. “I’m pleased to see our bipartisan Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act pass the Ways and Means Committee to help seniors who have difficulty shopping or cooking on their own receive healthy meals,” said Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis. "For seniors living with serious chronic illnesses, access to nutritious meals tailored to their medical needs can help them better manage their conditions, stay healthier at home and avoid unnecessary hospital visits. This pilot will allow us to measure the results and determine how we can improve outcomes for seniors while potentially lowering healthcare costs for taxpayers.” "For years, I’ve traveled across Massachusetts and the country learning from experts about how we can help improve nutrition and health outcomes. Incredible providers like Community Servings in Boston, God’s Love We Deliver in New York City, and many others… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://mannion.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-mannion-cosponsors-bill-stop-tax-giveaways-data-centers | Representative Mannion Cosponsors Bill to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data Centers | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | John W. Mannion | M001231 | mannion.house.gov | mannion | https://mannion.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today announced he is an original cosponsor of new legislation to stop data centers from claiming special federal tax breaks included in Donald Trump’s partisan budget bill. Last year, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly expanded tax breaks that have helped spur the construction of AI data centers; that same legislation cut over $1 trillion from Medicaid and SNAP food assistance. The Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act would exclude data centers from benefiting from those OBBBA tax breaks. Specifically, the bill would exclude data centers from being able to take the 100% bonus depreciation tax deduction, and from being eligible for Opportunity Zone tax benefits. Representative John W. Mannion said, “Data centers need to pay their own way, and siting decisions must be transparent, locally driven, and centered on the people who live in these communities. It’s wrong to hand out tax breaks and public resources to data centers, especially while cutting over $1 trillion in food assistance, Medicaid, and health care.” The legislation is being led by Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Don Davis (NC-01.) Earlier this week, Representative Mannion also voted for the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act. That legislation would require state utility regulators to consider policies ensuring data centers cover the full cost of the new power generation and transmission upgrades required to serve them instead of shifting those costs onto families and small businesses. | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ocasio-cortez-secures-351-million-flood-prevention-bronx-and-queens | Ocasio-Cortez Secures $351 Million for Flood Prevention in The Bronx and Queens | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | O000172 | ocasio-cortez.house.gov | ocasio-cortez | https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Funding is a $161 million increase from the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) announced the House of Representatives’ passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA), which includes a provision she requested with her New York Delegation colleagues to authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to spend $351 million to combat flooding in The Bronx and Queens. The funding authorizes projects that would directly improve water and wastewater infrastructure, including new flood control and stormwater infrastructure projects in New York’s 14th District. “In 2021, Hurricane Ida devastated New York City, taking the lives of 13 community members in flash floods and causing extensive damage to homes in The Bronx and Queens. Since then, the climate crisis has increased the prevalence and intensity of severe weather events,” said Alexandria Representative Ocasio-Cortez. “I am very proud to have secured $351 million in the House-passed Water Resources Development Act of 2026. This funding will allow us to strengthen our existing flood infrastructure, protect our community from future weather events, and help communities better engage with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.” In 2024, Representatives Ocasio-Cortez and Grace Meng (NY-06), along with Senator Schumer (D-NY), secured $190 million to combat flooding in Queens. This year’s funding increase adds to that amount. In addition to funding for flood management, Representative Ocasio-Cortez and her colleagues secured the creation of a new Office of Technical Assistance and Community Outreach and support for oyster restoration projects in the East River, Flushing Bay, and the Bronx River. The impacts of climate change are being felt across our communities, particularly in The Bronx and Queens. By the end of the century, it’s estimated that sea levels could rise by seven feet along the United States coastline. The Water Resources Development Act of 2026 provides the U.S. Army Cor… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://patryan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-ryan-introduces-honoring-sacrifice-troops-war-act-leads-house | CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INTRODUCES “HONORING THE SACRIFICE OF TROOPS IN WAR ACT,” LEADS HOUSE COLLEAGUES IN DEMANDING TRUMP AND HEGSETH STOP HIDING TRUE COST OF IRAN WAR | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Patrick Ryan | R000579 | patryan.house.gov | patryan | https://patryan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Ryan has been the leading voice of opposition to the war in Iran; he has voted to stop the war 6 times, leads the “No Funds for Iran War Act,” and has repeatedly called on Secretary Hegseth to resign over his massive betrayals to US troops and citizens Ryan sits on the House Armed Services Committee, is the first West Point graduate to represent the Academy in Congress, and served 2 combat tours in Iraq earning him two Bronze Stars WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Pat Ryan – an Iraq War combat veteran and the first West Point graduate to represent the Academy in Congress – today led 11 of his Democratic Veteran colleagues in introducing legislation to honor the immense sacrifices made by US troops in the Iran War, and stop Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth’s desperate attempts to obscure the true cost to our troops and the American people. Ryan’s Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act would ban the Secretary of Defense from manipulating casualty records and jeopardizing the benefits of our servicemembers and public servants. The bill introduction comes after the Pentagon unprecedentedly recategorized recent casualties suffered in Trump’s Iran war—including four killed and over 200 wounded servicemembers—under a separate category outside Operation Epic Fury in a shameless attempt to downplay the damage done and evade accountability to the American people. “Every Patriot deployed to this war in Iran – the 50,000 still in theater, the hundreds wounded, and especially the 18 killed – are American heroes. They deserve to be honored as such – not swept under the rug by a President and SecDef so humiliated by their failure that they’d rather dishonor the troops than tell the truth,” said Congressman Pat Ryan. “It’s a total betrayal of our armed forces by the very people that swore to protect and do right by them. I’m proud to lead so many of my fellow veterans in Congress to make it clear we will not stand for the Trump Administration’s disgraceful disrespect of American heroes – before, during, or after their depl… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4656 | Tonko Introduces Slate of Affordability Bills to Lower Energy Costs | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), Ranking Member of the Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, introduced several new bills that would help address the cost-of-living crisis for American households by delivering urgently-needed utility bill relief and establishing a comprehensive energy affordability agenda. The legislation authored by Tonko includes: The End Energy Hardship Act: establishes a federal program to fund forgiveness of residential customer utility debt. Roughly 1 in 6 households are behind on their energy bills, and 14 million Americans have utility debt so severe that it has been or will soon be sent to collections. To qualify for funding, utilities must adopt a program to cap eligible customers’ bills at no more than 6% of each household’s income for at least 60 consecutive months. Capping utility bills at a set percentage of income provides customers with predictable and more affordable bills each month and prevents arrears from accumulating. The legislation would also provide federal funding to help offset the potential ratepayer impacts of administering these percentage of income payment programs. The Data Center Fairness Fee Act: requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to impose a charge on the owners of data centers based on electricity consumption. The revenues raised would be made available to State and Tribal Governments to fund energy affordability programs, such as LIHEAP, and electric grid upgrades to benefit residential utility customers. The State Energy Oversight Act: creates a Department of Energy (DOE) program to provide financial and technical assistance to state public utility commissions, which are responsible for overseeing utility rates, to support staffing, modeling, analysis, and other activities to increase commission capacity and improve public participation in proceedings. The bill would authorize $50 million for each of Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031 to be allocated to states through a DOE-determined formula. The Regional Ener… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/amid-skyrocketing-fuel-prices-and-dropping-temperatures-gillibrand-holds-press-conference-demanding-release-of-heating-assistance-funding/ | Amid Skyrocketing Fuel Prices And Dropping Temperatures, Gillibrand Holds Press Conference Demanding Release Of Heating Assistance Funding | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to demand that the Trump administration release funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ahead of the cold winter months. “New Yorkers are already feeling the pain of President Trump’s economy at the grocery store, the gas pump, and the pharmacy. Now, as temperatures begin to drop, they’re getting hit again: this time at the thermostat,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Fuel prices are soaring because of President Trump’s war with Iran, and New Yorkers need help heating their homes as temperatures drop. I’m calling on the Trump administration to immediately release LIHEAP funding to help low-income New Yorkers afford their energy bills.” Last week, the price of crude oil rose to $100 per barrel for the first time since July—a direct result of President Trump’s war with Iran. That has driven up the average cost of heating oil in New York up to $6.14 per gallon, which is a 66% increase from this time last year. At the same time, President Trump’s administration has yet to release the LIHEAP funding that helps New Yorkers heat their homes in the fall and winter, which was appropriated by Congress in the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 earlier this month. Under this bill, New York is slated to receive an estimated $360 million in LIHEAP funds. With temperatures beginning to drop and fuel prices continuing to rise, Senator Gillibrand sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demanding that the administration immediately release this funding. The full text of the letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-bipartisan-group-of-colleagues-demand-trump-administration-release-all-documents-from-u-s-saudi-nuclear-deal/ | Gillibrand, Bipartisan Group Of Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Release All Documents From U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined a bipartisan group of senators to press the Trump administration to declassify and publicly release the two side letters accompanying the proposed U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear cooperation agreement, referred to as a “123 agreement.” The Trump administration recently submitted the 123 agreement to Congress—as is required by law—but while the agreement references the side letters, the letters themselves are classified, which is unprecedented. Because the side letters affect the obligations and operation of the underlying agreement, Congress and the public cannot fully assess what the United States and Saudi Arabia have agreed to without seeing them. “Transparency is the only path to truth,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Protecting our national security is of the utmost importance, and a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia has serious implications for it. There is no justification for hiding key parts of this agreement from the public. As part of our constitutional oversight responsibilities, we are demanding that the Trump administration declassify and release these side letters without delay so the American people get the transparency and accountability they deserve.” In their letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, the bipartisan group of senators wrote: “Congress has a statutory responsibility under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act to review the proposed nuclear deal, which seeks to facilitate nuclear cooperation with significant implications for U.S. national security interests. Access to the full text is required for the Senate and the public to have a clear understanding of the commitments being made on the nation’s behalf and those being made by Saudi Arabia to the United States.” “Transparency and open debate are cornerstones of our democracy,” the senators continued. “Congress and the American public must have a meaningful opportunity to review and debate the key components of the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal before it pot… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/after-his-advocacy-schumer-announces-nearly-300000-for-the-town-of-hamden-to-make-major-repairs-to-roads-severely-damaged-by-tropical-storm-debby | AFTER HIS ADVOCACY, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NEARLY $300,000 FOR THE TOWN OF HAMDEN TO MAKE MAJOR REPAIRS TO ROADS SEVERELY DAMAGED BY TROPICAL STORM DEBBY | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | In 2024, Tropical Storm Debby Devastated Communities Across The Southern Tier & Upstate New York, Schumer Says New Federal Funding Will Help Town Upgrade Roads & Critical Infrastructure Schumer Will Continue To Advocate For More Federal Investment To Ensure Town Has Resources Needed To Complete Project And Protect Local Taxpayers From Shouldering Crushing Costs of Storm Recovery Schumer: Fed $$ Puts Hamden On Road To Recovery! Following his advocacy, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today announced $294,773.51 for the Town of Hamden to fund major repairs following Tropical Storm Debby. For nearly two years, the Town of Hamden has worked diligently with FEMA to advance its over $5 million request for disaster assistance and mitigation funding. Schumer said this grant is a key first step towards ensuring Hamden residents have the federal assistance they need to support critical repairs to their roads and mitigation efforts to protect the community from future flooding events. Schumer vowed to continue fighting to unlock the other federal support needed to rebuild and strengthen the community’s resilience. “I’m proud to deliver nearly $300,000 in federal funding needed for the Town of Hamden to repair roads damaged by Tropical Storm Debby. This investment will help restore safe and reliable roads for residents,” said Senator Schumer. “The community deserves to see these roads repaired without taxpayers having to shoulder the costs of storm recovery, and I’m proud to have helped make this first step a reality. I’ll keep fighting to deliver the remaining funding the Town needs to rebuild stronger and weather the storms ahead.” Schumer explained that because of flooding during the storm, the town saw severe damage along portions of Chamber Hollows Road, East Brook Road, and many other ditches and shoulders. Schumer said this funding will help keep the Town of Hamden and local taxpayers from bearing the costs of repair projects that were necessary for protecting the town’s infrastructure and local properties. These proje… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://jeffries.house.gov/2026/09/16/joint-democratic-leadership-statement-on-h-r-5334/ | JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON H.R. 5334 | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Hakeem S. Jeffries | J000294 | jeffries.house.gov | jeffries | https://jeffries.house.gov/category/press-release/page/ | scraper | UPDATE: Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians On Tuesday, June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could move forward with its plans to rip legal status away from nearly 350,000 current Haitian and Syrian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders. Following this decision, the Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of TPS for Haitians and Syrians, effective July 27, 2026. Individuals who have lost TPS may be impacted in different ways, including loss of protection from deportation and loss of work authorization. However, there may be alternative legal pathways to remain and work in the United States. To learn more about what the end of TPS means for you and your family: All TPS holders regardless of designation should visit the USCIS website for the latest updates on their TPS status. Visit the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigration Affairs website to learn more about what the expiration of TPS status means for impacted New Yorkers. Resource documents are available in English, Arabic, French and Haitian Creole. Contact the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA), whose Legal Support Centers offer free, confidential immigration legal help. Free, safe and confidential immigration legal services are available regardless of your immigration status and in your language by calling the MOIA legal support hotline at 800-354-0365 or visiting nyc.gov/knowyourrights. | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://jeffries.house.gov/2026/09/16/leader-jeffries-announces-committee-assignment-for-congressman-everton-blair/ | LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT FOR CONGRESSMAN EVERTON BLAIR | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Hakeem S. Jeffries | J000294 | jeffries.house.gov | jeffries | https://jeffries.house.gov/category/press-release/page/ | scraper | House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that the House Democratic Caucus has approved Everton Blair to be appointed to the Committee on Financial Services. “Today, I am honored to announce that the Democratic Caucus has approved Rep. Everton Blair to be appointed to the House Committee on Financial Services. Congressman Blair is an accomplished public servant, educator and fighter for equality who will advocate for the financial industry to work on behalf of everyday Americans. The child of Jamaican immigrants and a proud son of Gwinnett County, Rep. Blair knows the promise of the American Dream and the importance of it remaining within reach. Rep. Blair is a committed champion for working families, and will use his role on the critical Financial Services Committee to support first-time homeowners and expand access to affordable housing for the people he is privileged to represent in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District and folks across America. The House Democratic Caucus family is proud to welcome him to the Congress, and we look forward to his distinguished service on behalf of the American people.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://jeffries.house.gov/2026/09/16/leader-jeffries-on-house-floor-we-will-continue-to-stand-with-the-ukrainian-people-until-victory-is-won/ | LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: “WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND WITH THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE UNTIL VICTORY IS WON” | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Hakeem S. Jeffries | J000294 | jeffries.house.gov | jeffries | https://jeffries.house.gov/category/press-release/page/ | scraper | Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to legislation that would expand Donald Trump’s authority to impose tariffs and continue his failed global trade war that is making life far too expensive for everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: I rise in strong support of the underlying bill to honor the heroic, brave, patriotic Tuskegee Airmen, part of the Greatest Generation, who stood up against fascism, authoritarianism and the forces that were trying to bring about totalitarianism all across Europe and to the rest of the world. We can learn and be inspired by the courage, the character and the conviction of the Tuskegee Airmen. And it’s unfortunate that some in this administration are trying to erase their history. But that history is not just Black history. It’s American history. We will never let it be erased. We must continue to be informed by it, encouraged by it and inspired by it. As I was thinking about this on the way over—I’m certainly so thankful to Congressman Shomari Figures for his leadership in advancing this legislation and for continuing in every possible way to stand up for his constituents of every race in the great state of Alabama. As I was thinking about the Tuskegee Airmen and the greatest generation who rescued the world from Adolf Hitler, Nazi Germany and fascism, I thought how ironic it is that we’re on the Floor today debating legislation with respect to Russia, Vladimir Putin and their horrific invasion of Ukraine. Now, House Democrats, led by Speaker Pelosi and Leader Hoyer and many others, have been at the forefront of standing up for the people of Ukraine, pushing back against the effort to run them over, pushing back against tyranny and propaganda and the horrors that have been inflicted on them by Vladimir Putin and this war of aggression that Russia has launched. We will continue to, at all times, stand behind the Ukrainian people, support their courage and their bravery in their fight, an existential one, against Vladimir Putin and Rus… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://jeffries.house.gov/2026/09/16/leader-jeffries-statement-on-donald-trumps-inflationary-policies/ | LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP’S INFLATIONARY POLICIES | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Hakeem S. Jeffries | J000294 | jeffries.house.gov | jeffries | https://jeffries.house.gov/category/press-release/page/ | scraper | Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: For the past 605 days, Donald Trump has unilaterally implemented an onslaught of failed, inflationary policies that have blown up our economy, leaving the Federal Reserve with no choice but to raise interest rates for the first time in three years. Make no mistake. Donald Trump owns this rate hike and is to blame for the mortgages and credit card rates that will rise as a result. Republicans promised to lower costs and stop endless wars. Instead, Donald Trump’s reckless and costly war of choice in Iran has caused the largest global energy crisis in history. Americans are paying an extra half-billion dollars a day for gas, diesel has never been more expensive and electricity bills are through the roof. At the same time, his on-again, off-again tariffs are causing the price of groceries and everyday essentials to skyrocket. In the twenty months since Donald Trump took office, the average family has spent $4,200 more just to get by, inflation is far higher and the Fed is raising rates to clean up his mess. ENOUGH. ### | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://jeffries.house.gov/2026/09/16/leader-jeffries-we-are-committed-to-this-fight-for-an-affordable-america-until-we-win-this-fight-for-the-american-people/ | LEADER JEFFRIES: “WE ARE COMMITTED TO THIS FIGHT FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE” | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Hakeem S. Jeffries | J000294 | jeffries.house.gov | jeffries | https://jeffries.house.gov/category/press-release/page/ | scraper | Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press event with the House Democratic Caucus and advocates on the Capitol steps, where he emphasized that as people continue to struggle with the high cost of living due to failed Republican policies, House Democrats are committed to fighting for an affordable America. LEADER JEFFRIES: It’s a high honor and a distinct privilege to stand here today on the steps of the United States Capitol, alongside Whip Katherine Clark, Dr. Raul Ruiz, Nikema Williams, Yassamin Ansari and distinguished, courageous, fighting Members of the House Democratic Caucus. I want to thank Kat as well as Rebecca from the great state of Arizona, Terri from the great state of Georgia and John from the Great State of Nebraska for bravely sharing your stories and advocating for families, farmers and millions of Americans who are struggling throughout the country. Far too many people are working hard and playing by the rules, but they can’t thrive and can barely survive. Life is way too expensive. People are drowning in Donald Trump’s failed economy. House Democrats are determined to make life more affordable for the American people. We just need a handful of Republicans to stand up to Donald Trump and join us. Instead, they have decided to cancel votes and run out of town without providing any relief to hardworking American taxpayers. Republicans have done nothing to lower the high cost of groceries. Nothing to make healthcare more affordable. Nothing to end the reckless war of choice in Iran. Nothing to lower gas prices. Nothing to stop the violent mass deportation machine. Nothing to hold the Trump administration accountable for the unprecedented corruption unleashed on the American people. This is a do-nothing Republican Congress, and it’s about to come to an end. House Democrats believe that here in America, when you work hard and play by the rules, you should be able to live an affordable life, a comfortable life and a good life. You should be able to own a home, educate your childr… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://kennedy.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2483 | Kennedy’s NEXUS for Families Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Timothy M. Kennedy | K000402 | kennedy.house.gov | kennedy | https://kennedy.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Legislation Would Allow Families to Apply and Interview Together, Reducing Unnecessary Barriers to Cross-Border Travel WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Tim Kennedy’s NEXUS for Families Act, H.R. 9382, legislation that would make it easier for families to enroll in and renew their NEXUS memberships. The bipartisan bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to link NEXUS applications for members of the same family, allowing them to apply and interview together. It would also give CBP the ability to waive in-person interviews for children under 14 when appropriate. “I am proud to lead the NEXUS for Families Act, legislation that modernizes and improves the process and ensures it actually works for families,” said Congressman Kennedy. “By allowing families to apply together and conduct joint interviews, this bill makes the travel process simpler for parents, children, and spouses.” For families in Western New York, where travel across the U.S.-Canada border is part of everyday life, the current NEXUS process can create unnecessary hurdles. Each family member must submit a separate application, and parents often have to schedule separate interviews for their children, requiring multiple, inconvenient trips to enrollment centers. This results in delays that prevent families from traveling together through NEXUS lanes, adding unnecessary time and bureaucracy to cross-border trips. NEXUS was created jointly by the United States and Canada in 2000 to provide pre-approved, vetted travelers with expedited processing at the northern border. Today, more than two million people are enrolled in NEXUS, and nearly 328,000 people cross the northern border every day, supporting local economies and strengthening the ties between America and Canada. By allowing families to manage their NEXUS applications and interviews together while preserving the program’s security and vetting requirements, the NEXUS for Families Act cuts through unnecessary red tape and makes cross-border trav… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-langworthy-announces-house-passage-his-northern-border-security | Congressman Langworthy Announces House Passage of his Northern Border Security and Enhancement Review Act | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicholas A. Langworthy | L000600 | langworthy.house.gov | langworthy | https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—September 16th… Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced that the House of Representatives passed his Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act (H.R. 5517), advancing bipartisan legislation to ensure the United States regularly evaluates evolving threats along the northern border and maintains a strategy capable of addressing them. The bill passed today by voice vote. Congressman Langworthy Speaks on his Bill on the House Floor —September 16, 2026 The legislation requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to regularly assess threats along the northern border, update its northern border strategy as needed and provide Congress with the information necessary to conduct effective oversight. It also requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations to establish performance measures for its efforts to secure the northern border between ports of entry. “Protecting our northern border is just as important to our homeland security as the southern border, and we cannot afford to take it for granted,” said Congressman Langworthy. “For too long, the northern border has not received the sustained attention it deserves, even as the threats facing our communities continue to evolve. This bipartisan legislation ensures we are regularly assessing those threats, updating our strategy and giving Congress the information it needs to hold the Department of Homeland Security accountable. I’m proud that the House has passed this common-sense bill, and I’ll continue working to make sure our national security is protected, particularly for our border communities like right here in Western New York.” The United States shares more than 5,500 miles of border with Canada, spanning some of the most diverse and challenging terrain in the country. In recent years, Border Patrol apprehensions between ports of entry along the northern border increased from 916 in Fiscal Year 2021 to more than 23,000 in Fiscal Year 2024. In Western New York, the need for continued vigilance is partic… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6478 | Lawler Applauds Passage of Bill to Modernize U.S. Foreign Service | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Michael Lawler | L000599 | lawler.house.gov | lawler | https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – 9/16/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after his bill, H.R. 9086, the Foreign Service Modernization Act, passed the House by voice vote. This legislation will improve the operations and effectiveness of America’s diplomatic corps as they work to advance U.S. interests abroad. WATCH: CONGRESSMAN LAWLER DEBATES ON HOUSE FLOOR IN FAVOR OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE MODERNIZATION ACT The Foreign Service Modernization Act marks the first comprehensive review of the Foreign Service Act since it was signed into law in 1980. “America’s diplomats are on the front lines of advancing our interests and protecting our national security around the world. But for more than four decades, their processes and scope have not evolved with the geopolitical landscape. This legislation will give our diplomats the tools, resources, and support they need to meet the challenges of the 21st century. I’m proud to see this important legislation pass the House, and I look forward to working to get it across the finish line in the Senate,” said Congressman Lawler. The legislation includes several reforms to improve how the State Department recruits and trains diplomats, including measures that would: Provide Ambassadors with increased authority and oversight in carrying out US foreign policy at their posts overseas, Create a pilot program for a Diplomatic Reserve Corps, modeling the reserve functions of the armed services, that would surge diplomats to the front lines in response to emergencies and crises abroad, Enhance expeditionary diplomacy in austere posts to advance American interests outside of the confines of embassy walls, Align State Department human resources, technology, and training to meet modern national security demands, and Increase pathways for military veterans to join the Foreign Service. Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress and represents New York's 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains … | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-bill-protect-taxpayers-ghost-preparers-passes-house-unanimously | Malliotakis Bill to Protect Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Passes House Unanimously | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) — Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis applauded the unanimous House passage of her legislation, H.R. 9499, the Protecting Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Act. This legislation takes an important step to ensure that taxpayers who are victims of preparer fraud are not unfairly punished for actions they did not commit. Under current law, when a dishonest tax preparer commits fraud without the taxpayer's knowledge, the taxpayer may be subject to an indefinite statute of limitations, even if they had no intent to evade their tax obligations. The bill addresses this gap in the law by clarifying that the unlimited statute of limitations for fraudulent tax returns applies only when the taxpayer intended to commit fraud—not when a dishonest tax preparer acted alone without the taxpayer's knowledge. Several recent New York cases underscore how dishonest tax preparers can exploit taxpayers and defraud the system. An individual on Long Island pleaded guilty to a nearly $12 million tax fraud scheme. They prepared fraudulent tax returns, charged clients more than $1 million in fees—including a percentage of their refunds—and put those taxpayers at risk while enriching themselves. An individual in the Bronx was sentenced to four years in prison for orchestrating a decade-long, $145 million tax fraud scheme. He oversaw the filing of tens of thousands of false tax returns, generating approximately $12 million in fraudulent proceeds. “Far too many taxpayers have been forced to spend months trying to fix IRS problems they did not create, and my office has seen that frustration firsthand through more than 1,400 IRS-related constituent cases,” said Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis. “With the unanimous passage of my legislation in the House, we are one step closer to ensuring innocent taxpayers are not penalized for fraud or misconduct committed by a tax preparer. This bill puts the responsibility where it belongs—on those who break the law—and gives taxpayers greater protection when they have acted in good faith. I ho… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://mannion.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-john-w-mannions-ny-22-legislation-improve-reading-outcomes-0 | Representative John W. Mannion’s (NY-22) Legislation to Improve Reading Outcomes in Elementary and Secondary Schools Passes House With Bipartisan Support | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | John W. Mannion | M001231 | mannion.house.gov | mannion | https://mannion.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today announced that his legislation, the Science of Reading Act of 2026, passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support. The bipartisan bill, also supported by Representative Erin Houchin (IN-9) and Representative Kevin Kiley (CA-3), aims to strengthen reading outcomes by promoting evidence-based instruction grounded in the Science of Reading. Representative John W. Mannion said, “As a teacher for nearly three decades - and the husband of a literacy expert - I know that strong reading skills are the foundation for success in the classroom, in the workplace, and throughout life. The Science of Reading Act gives teachers and students access to proven, evidence-based approaches that help kids become stronger readers. I’m proud that Republicans and Democrats came together to pass this legislation and move us one step closer to improving reading outcomes for students in NY-22 and across the country. Strong schools and strong readers are essential to America’s ability to compete and win globally.” Representative Erin Houchin said, “Reading is the foundation of learning, and we cannot accept declining literacy rates as the status quo. The Science of Reading Act will equip classrooms with proven methods to ensure every student can read. Indiana has shown that the Science of Reading works, and I’m proud to see this important legislation pass the House.” The Science of Reading Act would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require that literacy instruction funded through the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) program follows the “science of reading.” Furthermore, the bill would limit the use of the three‑cueing model as the primary model of instruction for states participating in this program. This bill also carefully ensures protections for individualized instructional supports for students with disabilities and English language learners. The science of reading uses five evidence-based components of phonemi… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-introduces-stamps-staying-connected-act | MENG INTRODUCES THE STAMPS FOR STAYING CONNECTED ACT | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) introduced the Stamps for Staying Connected Act (H.R.10129), a bill that provides postage to incarcerated individuals who cannot afford it. This legislation would authorize the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide postage for general correspondence to incarcerated individuals who lack sufficient funds in their commissary accounts. While the BOP already provides postage for legal-related mail, this measure would codify that policy and extend it to personal correspondence by providing up to five stamps per week for general mail, in addition to the five stamps currently available for legal-related mail. Federal prisons currently require individuals to use funds from their commissary accounts to purchase postage. But many incarcerated people have little or no money available. Federal prison jobs can pay as little as 12 cents per hour, meaning it can take several hours of work to earn enough to purchase a single stamp. “People who are incarcerated rely on mail to stay connected with their families and loved ones, prepare for reentry, pursue education, practice their faith, and communicate with their attorneys,” said Congresswoman Meng. “Providing a few stamps each week is a basic but meaningful way to help people maintain those critical connections while they are serving their time. This commonsense legislation builds on an existing BOP policy so that people in prison do not have to spend the little money they earn each day simply to write home.” Staying connected with family, friends, faith communities, and other support networks can help people successfully return to their communities after incarceration. The Bureau of Prisons encourages people in its custody to maintain these relationships, and research shows that strong support systems can reduce recidivism and improve reentry outcomes after release "Maintaining family and community connections is one of the strongest predictors of successful reentry and safer communities,” said Nin… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ocasio-cortez-warren-hoyle-wyden-merkley-subramanyam-introduce-bill-ban | Ocasio-Cortez, Warren, Hoyle, Wyden, Merkley, Subramanyam Introduce Bill to Ban the Corporate Practice of Medicine | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | O000172 | ocasio-cortez.house.gov | ocasio-cortez | https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act would ban corporations and private equity from owning physicians. The bill is modeled on the landmark Oregon law that physicians have already used to successfully challenge corporate takeovers. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Val Hoyle (OR-04), and Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) along with Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act to ban the corporate practice of medicine. “Across the country, private equity firms and corporate conglomerates are buying up American physician offices. To increase shareholder profits, these entities often cut corners, leading to patients paying more for significantly worse care,” said Representative Ocasio-Cortez. “I’m proud to co-lead the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act to get Wall Street out of Americans’ doctors’ offices and ban predatory noncompete agreements for healthcare workers.” “Patients want to know that decisions about their health are being made by their doctors, not by Wall Street investors,” said Senator Warren. “If we’re going to lower costs and un-rig the health care system, we need to stop the corporate takeover of medicine.” “Billionaire corporations are using sick patients to turn healthy profits, and Americans are fed up,” said Senator Merkley. “In Oregon, we passed one of the most comprehensive corporate practice of medicine laws in the country, standing up for patients and health care providers. It’s time we take on corporate greed in health care at the federal level by passing our Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act, cracking down on these takeovers that are destroying our health care system.” “Americans want medical decisions to stay between patients and their doctor, not dictated by corporate actors and private equity firms focused on maximizing profits,” said Senator Wyden. “I’m proud of Oregon’s pioneering state law that has been used by doctors to protect … | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://patryan.house.gov/media/press-releases/dam-breaking-congressman-pat-ryans-no-funds-iran-war-act-gains-support-house | “THE DAM IS BREAKING”: CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN’S “NO FUNDS FOR IRAN WAR ACT” GAINS SUPPORT AS HOUSE AGAIN VOTES TO END WAR IN IRAN | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Patrick Ryan | R000579 | patryan.house.gov | patryan | https://patryan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | For more than six months, the Trump Administration has waged war in Iran without Congressional approval, costing Americans more than $100 billion, killing 18 brave U.S. servicemembers, and wounding hundreds more Ryan has voted to end the war six times, with a third consecutive vote passing the House last night with bipartisan support Ryan’s No Funds for Iran War Act – which prohibits the use of additional taxpayer funds for the war in Iran – has also gained steady support and now has more than 60 cosponsors Ryan has been the leading voice of opposition to Trump’s war in Iran; he sits on the House Armed Services Committee, is the first West Point graduate to represent the Academy in Congress, and served two combat tours in Iraq earning him two Bronze Stars WASHINGTON, DC – Following last night’s vote to pass a third War Powers Resolution to end President Trump’s war in Iran, Congressman Pat Ryan announced growing support for his No Funds for Iran War Act, legislation to prohibit the use of additional taxpayer dollars on Trump’s war without Congressional approval. The bill now has more than 60 cosponsors. Ryan – an Iraq War combat veteran and the first West Point graduate to represent the Academy in Congress – has voted to end Trump’s war in Iran six separate times, with each vote gaining bipartisan support. The resolution last night passed the House of Representatives for a third consecutive time by a vote of 220-204. Trump’s war has now killed 18 brave U.S. troops, injured more than 800, and raised prices across the board on the American people. More than six months into the war with Iran, Ryan is encouraging his colleagues not to give up the fight, and urging Members across the aisle to listen to their constituents and join his efforts to stop the war. “Every single American – from the military families with loved ones deployed overseas, to the farmer buying fertilizer to feed our communities, to the mom filling up her gas tank – is feeling the impact of this reckless war with Iran. The American people wa… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://riley.house.gov/2026/09/16/house-passes-riley-bill-to-crack-down-on-tranq-the-deadly-sedative-making-fentanyl-even-more-lethal/ | HOUSE PASSES RILEY BILL TO CRACK DOWN ON “TRANQ,” THE DEADLY SEDATIVE MAKING FENTANYL EVEN MORE LETHAL | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Josh Riley | R000622 | riley.house.gov | riley | https://riley.house.gov/news/ | scraper | Bipartisan legislation gives law enforcement new tools against xylazine traffickers while protecting veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House of Representatives has unanimously passed the bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, legislation cosponsored by Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) to crack down on xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer that drug traffickers are increasingly mixing into fentanyl. Also known as “tranq,” xylazine is an easily accessible veterinary tranquilizer that has increasingly been used as a cost-cutting agent in fentanyl. It slows breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure to life-threatening levels, and because it isn’t an opioid, naloxone (Narcan) can’t reverse its sedative effects. Overdose deaths involving xylazine rose nearly 20 fold between 2015 and 2020. The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act would classify xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance so law enforcement can go after traffickers, while preserving access for veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers who rely on the drug to treat large animals. “I’ve sat with too many parents in Upstate New York who lost a child to an overdose, and I will never forget their faces,” said Riley. “I’m doing everything in my power to end the scourge of fentanyl in our communities and crack down on substances like xylazine that make this crisis even more deadly. Our bipartisan bill will make sure law enforcement has the tools they need to stop xylazine traffickers and keep this dangerous drug off our streets.” “We have seen firsthand the devastating toll that fentanyl and other dangerous substances have taken on families in Columbia County,” said Columbia County Sheriff Jacqueline Salvatore. “The addition of xylazine to the illicit drug supply compounds that problem, particularly when it is mixed with fentanyl and other opioids. Giving local law enforcement additional tools to target those who knowingly traffic illicit xylazine will help us address these dangerous drug combinations and the people responsible for pu… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases/suozzi-d-ny-knott-r-nc-and-over-dozen-national-religious-organizations-urge | Suozzi (D-NY), Knott (R-NC), and over a Dozen National Religious Organizations Urge Passage of Bipartisan, Bicameral Right to Worship Act | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Thomas R. Suozzi | S001201 | suozzi.house.gov | suozzi | https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) today held a press conference with Right to Worship Act co-lead Congressman Brad Knott (R-NC) and supporters from national endorsing organizations to urge the House and Senate to advance the buffer zone legislation this Congress. The Right to Worship Act would establish a 100-foot, protest-free buffer zone around houses of worship during religious services, making it unlawful to knowingly disrupt or impede people from attending. The bill prohibits conduct that knowingly “hinders,” “deters,” “threatens,” or “intimidates” worshippers trying to enter religious services and would impose civil fines for violations. It authorizes individuals, the U.S. Attorney General, and state attorneys general to sue violators. Peaceful expression protected by the First Amendment is excluded from the bill’s prohibited activities. “Exercising your right to worship should not require you to exhibit particular courage as you enter your synagogue, church, mosque, temple, mandir, or gurdwara,” said Congressman Suozzi. “I will always stand up for people’s right to protest peacefully, but attendees of religious services should not be harassed, threatened, intimidated, or targeted for practicing their faith. I am proud to lead this bipartisan and bicameral Right to Worship Act that both protects free speech and the freedom to worship.” “The breadth of support for the Right to Worship Act is very gratifying. So many groups recognize the horrifying reality that the threat to the freedom to worship is not unique to any one faith or congregation. Every religious community feels it, which is why this bill will protect everybody,” Suozzi continued. “I’m proud to stand with such a broad coalition of faith leaders united behind this essential legislation to safeguard the right to worship for every religious community on Long Island, in Queens, and across America.” “Whether you’re in conservative America, liberal America, red America, or blue America, our Constitution considers your individual right… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-highlights-fort-ontario-legislation-house-natural | Congresswoman Tenney Highlights Fort Ontario Legislation at House Natural Resources Committee Hearing | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Claudia Tenney | T000478 | tenney.house.gov | tenney | https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today highlighted her Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park Establishment Act (H.R. 1031) during a House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands legislative hearing, where Oswego County Clerk Terry Wilbur, a lifelong resident of Oswego County, testified in support of preserving Fort Ontario’s historic legacy for future generations. Fort Ontario has played an important role in American history, including during the French and Indian War and the War of 1812. From 1944 to 1946, the site also served as “Safe Haven,” the only refugee shelter established in the United States for victims fleeing the Holocaust, providing refuge to 982 predominantly Jewish refugees escaping Nazi persecution. Tenney’s legislation would bring national recognition and permanent federal support to this history by establishing parts of Fort Ontario within the National Park System. The proposal would preserve the State Historic Site under state management and maintain the central role of the City of Oswego, Oswego County, and local organizations in preserving and interpreting the site. “Fort Ontario holds a remarkable place in both Oswego County’s history and our nation’s history, and its story deserves to be preserved for generations to come,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “As the number of Holocaust survivors continues to decline, we have a responsibility to ensure the story of the 982 refugees who found safety in Oswego is never forgotten. Today’s hearing is an important step toward giving Fort Ontario the national recognition it deserves. I am especially grateful to Oswego County Clerk Terry Wilbur, a lifelong resident of our community, for bringing Oswego County’s voice to Congress and demonstrating the strong local commitment to protecting this historic site.” “Fort Ontario is an important part of Oswego County’s history and the story of Jewish refugees who escaped Nazi persecution and found safety here,” said Oswego County Clerk Terry Wilbur. “I was… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4647 | Tonko, Heinrich & Budzinski Introduce Good Energy Jobs Act | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) today introduced the Good Energy Jobs Act, legislation that would codify labor and community benefit requirements, mandating that financial assistance delivered by the Department of Energy (DOE) supports high-quality jobs, broad community benefits, domestic manufacturing, and investment in small and disadvantaged communities During the Biden administration, the Department of Energy delivered significant financial assistance contingent on strong labor standards, including support for disadvantaged communities and more. The result was a boom in private sector energy investments, resulting in massive growth in high-quality construction and energy technology manufacturing jobs throughout the county. The Good Energy Jobs Act would build upon this progress. “I’ve always believed that investing in people and communities is the surest way to strengthen our economy,” Congressman Tonko said. “Our Good Energy Jobs Act takes that principle to heart, building on the successes of our Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with strong labor standards that create good-paying, union jobs and drive community development. Our legislation envisions a future where the Department of Energy isn’t just an ATM for project developers, but a partner in building a more prosperous economy for everyone. I’m thankful to my colleagues for standing with me to introduce this legislation, and urge Congress to join us in advancing this commonsense bill.” "If we want to build the next generation of American energy infrastructure, we need to empower the union men and women who are going to build it,” Congresswoman Budzinski said. “This legislation ensures that workers are paid family-sustaining wages and have a fair shot at organizing, while also ensuring that projects drive local economic development on the front-end through clear, binding commitments. I’m honored to lead this bill with Congress… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/velazquez-and-davidson-reintroduce-bill-help-legal-cannabis-businesses | Velázquez and Davidson Reintroduce Bill to Help Legal Cannabis Businesses Obtain Insurance | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Nydia M. Velázquez | V000081 | velazquez.house.gov | velazquez | https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON —Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) reintroduced the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana, or CLAIM Act, legislation that would shield insurers from federal criminal prosecution and protect brokers, agents, and insurers from civil liability when they serve businesses in the state-legal cannabis industry. “Because of the conflict between federal and state law, insurers are still hesitant to write policies for cannabis businesses,” said Congresswoman Velázquez. “That means thousands of legal small businesses are operating without a safety net. One fire or one storm could wipe out everything an owner has built, with no way to recover. The CLAIM Act fixes this by giving these entrepreneurs access to the same basic insurance protections every other legal business takes for granted.” “Businesses operating legally under state law should be free to purchase insurance, and insurers should be free to serve them,” said Rep. Davidson. “The federal government should not use regulation to interfere with lawful commerce or override decisions made by the states. The CLAIM Act removes that federal interference and protects the freedom of insurers and their customers to do business." The CLAIM Act is endorsed by a broad coalition of insurance industry organizations, including the American Land Title Association, American Council of Life Insurers, American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, National Association of Professional Insurance Agents, Reinsurance Association of America, and Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association. The legislation also directs the Government Accountability Office to study the barriers facing women and minority entrepreneurs seeking to enter the cannabis industry and identify ways to expand access to this growing market. The text of the bill can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-colleagues-issue-statement-on-continued-commitment-to-pass-clarity-act/ | Gillibrand, Colleagues Issue Statement On Continued Commitment To Pass CLARITY Act | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Tonight, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) issued the following statement regarding the CLARITY Act: “Democrats have spent the last two years working to pass crypto legislation that would expand opportunity, protect consumers, punish bad actors, create regulatory certainty, and include strong, commonsense ethics provisions for elected officials. “This week was a setback, but not the end of that important work. We remain committed to working in a bipartisan fashion to get this legislation passed.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-holds-first-ever-congressional-hearing-on-menopause/ | Gillibrand Holds First Ever Congressional Hearing On Menopause | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | **Watch The Hearing Here** Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Rick Scott (R-FL), ranking member and chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, held the first ever congressional hearing on menopause. At the hearing, expert witnesses testified about the urgent need to improve menopause research, training, and care. Additionally, Gillibrand and Scott made a bipartisan request to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate how the federal government currently coordinates and funds menopause research and care. “Menopause impacts over half of our population, and the fact that Congress has never held a hearing on it is absolutely disgraceful,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Today’s hearing was a critical step toward getting this issue front and center so that we can find the best ways to improve research, training, and care for women experiencing menopause. I am committed to working with all of my colleagues—men and women, Democrats and Republicans—to meet the moment on menopause.” Menopause is one of the most under-researched, undertreated, and underdiagnosed fields of medicine. Women in midlife make up about a third of the U.S. population. However, less than 1% of federal women’s health research funding is allocated to menopause. Additionally, 80% of OB-GYN residents admit to being ill-prepared to discuss menopause—meaning that women who seek medical care for symptoms of menopause are often left untreated. The lack of treatment for menopause also has massive economic implications. A study by the Mayo Clinic found that menopause costs the U.S. economy $26.6 billion per year, including $1.8 billion in lost work time alone. One in ten women leave the workforce because of menopause, taking decades of knowledge and experience with them. Gillibrand and Scott’s bipartisan letter to GAO requests a report on the federal government’s role in menopause care and research. This report will help us better understand remaining gaps in menopause-related research, education, and treatment, a… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/icymi-gillibrand-joins-leaders-of-ny-food-banks-to-call-out-trump-administrations-massive-cuts-to-federal-snap-funding/ | ICYMI: Gillibrand Joins Leaders Of NY Food Banks To Call Out Trump Administration’s Massive Cuts To Federal Snap Funding | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | ***Watch News12’s Coverage of Senator Gillibrand’s Press Conference Here*** New York State Will Be Responsible for Estimated $168 Million More Annually as SNAP Cost Responsibilities Shift to State and Local Governments In case you missed it, on Monday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood with CEOs from food banks around the state to call out the change in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” that will imminently shift billions of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cost responsibilities from the federal government onto state and local governments, resulting in major financial burdens on New York State. This comes as President Trump’s reckless war in Iran and chaotic tariffs have raised grocery prices for New York families and made it increasingly difficult to put food on the table. “President Trump has consistently threatened and cut the essential services that serve as the backbone of our nation,” said Senator Gillibrand. “At a time when people can barely afford a cart of groceries or a tank of gas, this president is making states and localities bear excruciating cost burdens for SNAP programming while he is funding tax cuts for the richest people in the country and pouring billions into a war overseas.” The change, which is slated to take effect on October 1 and is part of a broader slate of harmful cuts to the SNAP program, will reduce the federal share of SNAP administrative expenses from 50% to 25%, with states and localities now responsible for covering 75% costs. Counties in New York State are expected to be on the hook for $168 million annually as a result. “It’s a cut that we’re really going to struggle to weather,” City Harvest CEO Jilly Stephens told News12. More than 2.7 million New Yorkers rely on SNAP to feed their families each month. Without this additional federal support, counties across the state may be forced to raise local taxes or slow down the review of SNAP applications. “You can think about it in terms of funding, but how we want you to think about it is less food… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-applauds-finalized-ibm-investment-spurred-by-1-billion-from-his-chips-and-science-law-to-build-next-generation-quantum-fab-at-albany-nanotech | SCHUMER APPLAUDS FINALIZED IBM INVESTMENT SPURRED BY $1 BILLION FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW TO BUILD NEXT-GENERATION QUANTUM FAB AT ALBANY NANOTECH | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today applauded the finalization of the U.S. Commerce Department’s agreement to award up to $1 billion in federal CHIPS R&D funding, combined with an additional $1 billion in investment from IBM, to form a new entity to operate a secure 300mm quantum wafer fab at Albany NanoTech: “I’m thrilled that IBM has finalized and fully secured up to $1 billion in federal funding to launch a brand-new, cutting-edge quantum business in the Capital Region. After years of advocacy, this major investment further cements Upstate New York as the center of this critical industry and will ensure that the world’s most advanced quantum technologies are made in the Capital Region,” said Senator Schumer. “I’m proud that Upstate communities continue to directly benefit from the billions in federal R&D funds I secured in my CHIPS and Science Law. We’re creating good-paying jobs, building next generation technologies, and making sure that America leads the world, not China.” IBM and the U.S. Department of Commerce are each expected to contribute $1 billion to create a new business to operate a state-of-the-art 300mm quantum wafer fab at Albany NanoTech. IBM will also contribute significant intellectual property, assets, and workforce to the new fab to solidify American leadership in the quantum industry, which is expected to generate $850 billion by 2030. Schumer has worked for years to highlight Albany NanoTech and the Capital Region’s ability to lead the country’s semiconductor and broader technology research and development efforts. Albany NanoTech will be one of two public facilities in the world that have a High NA Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography tool, and the only publicly-owned High NA EUV Center in North America. Schumer explained that the new state-of-the-art EUV facility at Albany NanoTech will help the United States establish dominance in advanced semiconductor research and development, including for quantum technology that today’s CHIPS R&D announcement is supp… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6481 | Lawler Pushes to Ensure Data Center Growth Benefits New York Communities as Ratepayer Protection Act Passes House | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Michael Lawler | L000599 | lawler.house.gov | lawler | https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – 9/16/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure large electricity customers pay the costs associated with the additional strain they place on the electric grid, passed the House. The bill is designed to prevent existing residents and small businesses from being forced to subsidize the infrastructure costs created by data centers. The bill passed the House with a vote of 417-3. In July 2026, this legislation advanced through the House Energy and Commerce Committee by a unanimous vote of 52-0. WATCH: CONGRESSMAN LAWLER DEBATE IN FAVOR OF RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT ON HOUSE FLOOR The issue is particularly relevant in New York, where years of failed energy policies out of Albany have driven electricity costs among the highest in the country. In February, the average residential electricity price in New York was approximately 70 percent higher than the national average. At the same time, data centers seeking to connect to New York’s electric grid have reportedly requested more than 9,000 megawatts of additional electricity. “New York families and businesses already face some of the highest electricity costs in the country. As we work to bring new investment and jobs to New York, we cannot ask families and small businesses to foot the bill for the massive infrastructure costs created by new data centers and other energy-intensive facilities,” said Congressman Lawler. “If a company is creating significant new demand on our electric grid, it should be responsible for the costs that come with that demand, not New York ratepayers. We can support innovation, investment, and good-paying jobs while making sure hardworking families aren’t left holding the bill,” concluded Congressman Lawler. | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-gillibrand-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-reimburse-public | Garbarino, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reimburse Public Retirement Systems for 9/11-Related Disability and Death Benefits | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to reimburse public employee retirement systems for costs associated with accidental disability retirements and accidental deaths resulting from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Garbarino and Gillibrand were joined by Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Representatives Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11), Jerry Nadler (D-NY-12), and Dan Goldman (D-NY-10) as co-leads of the legislation. Twenty-five years after September 11th, thousands of first responders and others who participated in rescue and cleanup operations continue to suffer from illnesses and injuries connected to their service at Ground Zero. As more members of the 9/11 community have developed serious health conditions or lost their lives to 9/11-related illnesses, public employee retirement systems have faced growing costs associated with disability retirement and death benefits. The legislation would authorize $5.9134 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reimburse eligible public employee retirement systems for those costs. To qualify, a retirement system must include a member who participated in rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations resulting from the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Reimbursements would be restricted for use by the eligible retirement systems. “Twenty-five years after September 11th, New York is still carrying costs from that terrible day, just as responders and their families are still living with its consequences,” said Congressman Garbarino. “The men and women who ran toward danger and spent months working at Ground Zero did so without hesitation. As more of them have become sick or lost their lives because of that work, New York’s public retirement systems have rightfully provided the disability and death benefits they earned. The federal government has a responsibility to help cover the costs directly tied… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6477 | Reps. Lawler, Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Stop Rogue AI Agents and Keep People In Control | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Michael Lawler | L000599 | lawler.house.gov | lawler | https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – 9/15/26… Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced the bipartisan Stop Rogue AI Act to ensure businesses and federal agencies can see rogue and dangerous AI agents operating inside their own networks and stop them before they cause real damage. The Stop Rogue AI Act would direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to develop national standards, guidelines, and best practices for discovering, verifying, and controlling AI agents. “AI agents are becoming more capable and more deeply integrated into our government and economy. We need to make sure we know what these systems are, what they can access, and who is responsible for them. We can harness the benefits of AI while making sure these systems don’t operate in the shadows of the networks they have access to,” said Congressman Mike Lawler. “Right now, AI agents are running loose in our networks, and nobody can see them or verify who built them, making it increasingly hard to stop them. That’s a five-alarm security risk. We’ve already seen AI systems hack organizations on autopilot, with no person at the wheel. My bipartisan bill with Congressman Lawler puts humans back in the driver’s seat so we can find agents and know exactly who’s behind them so that organizations can effectively protect their systems,” said Congressman Gottheimer. Under the bill, those standards will provide guidance to organizations on how to: Find and track every AI agent operating on their systems, in a continuous, easily readable inventory; Verify who built and operates each agent, using verifiable identity and provenance, not just a vendor’s word; Monitor agents in real time, including detecting prompt injection, data theft, and agents behaving outside their approved limits; and Allow, deny, or revoke an agent’s access, actions, and interactions at any time, so people have the final say over what it can access or do. The bill also requires federal contractors and agencies to build these safeguards into how th… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenneys-end-tax-penalties-american-hostages-act-passes-house | Congresswoman Tenney’s End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act Passes the House | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | NY | Claudia Tenney | T000478 | tenney.house.gov | tenney | https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced that the House of Representatives unanimously passed her End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9496).This commonsense legislation would ensure Americans held hostage or unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad are not punished by the IRS for missing tax deadlines during captivity. The End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act would pause certain federal tax deadlines for U.S. nationals during captivity and extend these protections to their spouses. The legislation would require the Departments of State and Justice to provide the IRS with information identifying eligible Americans so they can receive these protections. The bill would also require the IRS to abate and refund applicable interest, penalties, and additional taxes assessed because deadlines were missed during captivity. It would establish a process for eligible Americans, their spouses, or dependents to seek refunds for applicable penalties and interest dating back to January 1, 2021. “Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained overseas have already endured unimaginable hardship. They should never return home to IRS penalties for tax deadlines they could not meet,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “Families fighting to bring their loved ones home should be focused on their safety and recovery, not worrying about missed IRS deadlines. The End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act fixes this injustice and ensures our tax code treats these Americans and their families with fairness and compassion. Today’s House passage brings us one step closer to making these protections law.” | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-astronomical-38-billion-cost-of-the-iran-war/ | Gillibrand Statement On Astronomical $38 Billion Cost Of The Iran War | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, in response to Congress’ nonpartisan scorekeeper releasing its finding that the war in Iran has cost taxpayers $38 billion so far, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement: “Donald Trump is wasting billions of taxpayer dollars fighting a reckless war of choice overseas while working families are paying the price. Americans need relief from sky-high inflation, but this administration is focused instead on dropping bombs, building ballrooms, and appeasing billionaires. This war is an astronomically expensive disaster that is driving up the cost of gas, groceries, and other everyday essentials that we rely on. I won’t stop fighting to end it and hold this administration accountable for their reckless, dangerous actions.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/sens-gillibrand-and-welch-rep-schneider-introduce-bill-to-repeal-and-refund-president-trumps-canadian-tariffs/ | Sens. Gillibrand And Welch, Rep. Schneider Introduce Bill To Repeal And Refund President Trump’s Canadian Tariffs | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | **WATCH: Gillibrand Discusses the BAD DEAL Act on CNN** Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Peter Welch (D-VT) formally introduced the Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies (BAD DEAL) Act to repeal all tariffs levied under Section 338 of the Tariff Act and refund Americans for all duties paid under this authority. This includes President Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canada. Gillibrand previously announced the bill in August, when Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) also cosponsor the bill. A trade war with Canada will be detrimental to New York’s economy. Canada is one of New York State’s largest export markets for both goods and services, and the state imports more than $20 billion annually from Canada. Already, New York families have spent over $5,500 more due to President Trump’s tariff chaos and other reckless policies. These new 50% tariffs on Canada are projected to cost businesses and households across the U.S. up to $10 billion annually. “President Trump and Republicans promised to lower costs and make life more affordable, but they’ve used their total power in Washington to make life more expensive than ever,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Let’s be clear: the latest tariffs against Canada are a bad deal for New York families. I’m proud to introduce this legislation to end these costly tariffs and refund Americans. It’s past time for President Trump to stop the political games, get back to the negotiation table, and make a deal that lowers costs and strengthens our economy.” “No good will come of this trade war with Canada. The only thing these tariffs will create is economic pain on both sides of the border, especially for Vermont and the other 33 states that rely on Canada as their largest trading partner,” said Senator Welch. “Imposing on-again, off-again tariffs is the opposite of how we should treat our close friends and longtime allies, but it’s… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/watch-gillibrand-demands-immediate-action-on-artificial-intelligence-tariffs-and-menopause-care-in-cnn-interview/ | Watch: Gillibrand Demands Immediate Action On Artificial Intelligence, Tariffs, And Menopause Care In CNN Interview | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | G000555 | www.gillibrand.senate.gov | gillibrand | https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | ***Watch Senator Gillibrand’s Full Interview Here*** Today, in an interview on CNN’s The Situation Room, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) called for immediate congressional action on regulating artificial intelligence, repealing President Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canada, and providing sufficient healthcare to the millions of American women going through menopause. The interview follows Senator Gillibrand introducing the BAD DEAL Act to repeal and refund Trump’s 50% Canadian tariffs, and it comes ahead of the first ever congressional hearing on menopause that Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, is holding tomorrow. Footage of Senator Gillibrand’s interview with Pamela Brown can be found here. Transcripts of key moments can be found below: ON THE URGENT NEED FOR CONGRESS TO PLACE GUARDRAILS ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE THAT PUT HUMANITY FIRST: GILLIBRAND: We need urgent engagement now. We need to be able to have rules of the road, we need to be able to have reliable guardrails, and we need to be able to be talking to these AI companies regularly about how to do this well, how to maintain our leadership, how to maintain the ability to cure cancer and cure disease, and have massive breakthroughs. But we also need to make sure we’re investing in America. We need to make sure we are investing the wealth of AI into a jobs guarantee, into healthcare and education. We need to make sure that we have a plan for how we deal with these models that are doing things that even the experts did not expect them able to do so soon. And so we do need that regulatory clarity now, and we need to work with AI companies. And I do not think President Trump is providing any leadership on this. He’s sold the most efficient chips to China, but again, not making sure that we have rules of the road that our own AI companies can ensure that the public is safe. BROWN: He’s calling these warnings from these AI leaders a conspiracy. I’m wondering, in your view, does Congress have the sense of urgency that … | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-job-corps-centers-to-remain-open-after-trump-administration-fully-rescinds-plan-to-close-one-of-americas-largest-job-training-programs | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES JOB CORPS CENTERS TO REMAIN OPEN AFTER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FULLY RESCINDS PLAN TO CLOSE ONE OF AMERICA’S LARGEST JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | After Trump Attempted To Eliminate Job Corps Program, Schumer Announces Trump Admin Formally Backs Off Plan To Shut Down America’s 99 Job Corps Centers That Provide Workforce Training For Tens of Thousands of Americans Each Year Five Job Corps Centers In Upstate NY – Located In Albany, Sullivan, Orleans, Oneonta & Chautauqua – Help Workers Get Skills Needed To Access Careers In Healthcare, Construction, Manufacturing, And Other Fields Schumer: A Win-Win-Win For Students, Small Businesses, & Upstate Communities After Schumer stood at Job Corps centers across Upstate NY to lead the fight to protect one of the nation’s largest and most effective workforce training programs from Trump’s effort to eliminate it, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer announced the Trump administration has officially rescinded its plan to shut down America’s 99 Job Corps centers. A new federal settlement agreement between Job Corps and the Trump administration includes protections against the closing of Job Corps campuses and stopping of operations, among other provisions. Schumer explained that the Job Corps centers and programming help train tens of thousands of students across America each year, including thousands in New York, providing them with the skills they need to enter in-demand fields. “When the Trump administration announced that Job Corps was going to be eliminated, I got to work to protect it—traveling across Upstate New York to stand shoulder to shoulder with students, staff, and small businesses that have seen firsthand the benefits of this program. Today, I’m proud to announce that the administration has officially backed off its ill-conceived plan to close one of America’s largest workforce training programs,” said Senator Schumer. “Saving Job Corps is a win-win-win because students get the skills they need to get a good job, small businesses get the trained workforce they need to grow, and Upstate communities get a boost to their economies. Job Corps is about more than training. It’s about giving people across Upstate New Y… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://jeffries.house.gov/2026/09/15/house-democrats-litigation-task-force-leads-150-current-and-former-house-democrats-republicans-in-urging-supreme-court-to-block-trump-dhs-voter-purge-database/ | House Democrats’ Litigation Task Force Leads 150+ Current and Former House Democrats & Republicans in Urging Supreme Court to Block Trump DHS Voter Purge Database | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Hakeem S. Jeffries | J000294 | jeffries.house.gov | jeffries | https://jeffries.house.gov/category/press-release/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — For the second time in two weeks, current and former Members of the House of Representatives are challenging the Trump administration’s ongoing attempt to unconstitutionally exercise control over election administration and create chaos in the upcoming midterm elections. Today’s action follows the Litigation Task Force’s successful advocacy before the Supreme Court and the denial of Donald Trump’s attempts to restrict mail-in ballots. 154 current and former Members from the House of Representatives, Democratic and Republican, filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court urging the justices to halt the Trump administration’s efforts to build and make available a massive illegal database containing the personal information of hundreds of millions of Americans. The expanded system, which links information from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration, unlawfully puts Americans’ most sensitive personal information at risk while relying on questionable data that federal agents have raised concerns may be inaccurate. Those errors could result in eligible U.S. citizens being improperly flagged and removed from voter rolls, potentially denying an untold number of Americans their constitutional right to vote. The coalition filed its amicus brief in League of Women Voters v. Department of Homeland Security, arguing that the administration’s efforts to create and use this database violate the law on two main grounds. First, the database violates the Privacy Act, enacted by Congress in the 1970s in part to prevent the creation of a “centralized Federal information system” that would consolidate Americans’ sensitive information stored across federal agencies. And second, Congress has repeatedly declined to authorize the creation of state-by-state citizenship lists, most recently by failing to advance the SAVE Act and SAVE America Act, and so the Trump Administration is unconstitutionally violating the separation of powers by attempting to achieve through lawless … | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-suozzi-led-bipartisan-bill-protect-fraud-victims-tax-penalties | House Passes Suozzi-Led Bipartisan Bill to Protect Fraud Victims from Tax Penalties | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Thomas R. Suozzi | S001201 | suozzi.house.gov | suozzi | https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—The House today passed H.R. 9500, the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, a bipartisan bill co-led by Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) to ensure victims of fraud are not forced to pay taxes on the money scammers stole from them. This bill would restore the theft loss deduction for victims of scams and fraud, which was removed in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, allowing them to deduct qualifying losses from their taxes. It would also waive the 10% early withdrawal penalty charged to victims under age 60 who are forced to take money from their 401(k) or IRA as part of the fraud scheme. Importantly, the bill provides retroactive relief for victims who fell prey to scams up to five years ago while the deduction was restricted. “Americans are being scammed at unbelievable rates, and our seniors are especially vulnerable. Right now, victims of fraud and theft are hit twice: first by the scammer, and then by the IRS when they’re taxed on the money stolen from them,” said Congressman Suozzi. “The Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act would right this wrong by ensuring victims are not taxed on the money they lost to scams, and provide essential retroactive relief for those who have already been saddled with tens of thousands of dollars in tax penalties on money they no longer have. I’m proud to have led this bipartisan, commonsense bill to restore the theft loss deduction and provide fraud victims the relief they deserve.” Fraud is increasingly costly for Americans. Consumers reported more than $15 billion in fraud losses to the Federal Trade Commission in 2025, a 25% increase from the year prior. The impact is particularly devastating for older Americans. AARP reports that four in ten older Americas have lost money to fraud, amounting to $7.7 billion in losses reported by people aged 60 and older in 2025—60% more than the previous year. These numbers are likely underreported, with the FTC estimating that Americans could be losing almost $200 billion to criminals each year. The Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act … | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://gillen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-gillen-presents-five-recovered-service-medals-and-decorations-awarded-late | Rep. Gillen Presents Five Recovered Service Medals and Decorations Awarded to Late Garden City Veteran to His Family | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NY | Laura Gillen | G000602 | gillen.house.gov | gillen | https://gillen.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | GARDEN CITY, NY — Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) presented Nicholas Maggio and his family with five medals and decorations earned by Nicholas’ grandfather, Private Angelo A. Maggio from Garden City, for his service in the U.S. Army in Germany following World War II. The medals and decorations recognize Private Maggio’s honorable service, military proficiency and exemplary conduct during his time in the Army. "Our veterans have made extraordinary sacrifices in service to our country. Their legacy deserves to be remembered," said Rep. Gillen. "It is my privilege to reunite Nicholas Maggio and his family with his late grandfather's prestigious medals and decorations, which he earned for his exceptional military service after World War II during the occupation of Germany. We owe a debt of gratitude to everyone who has worn the uniform and served our nation. I’m honored to present these medals and work every day on behalf of our veterans and their families." “Receiving my grandfather’s medals is a meaningful way to honor his life, service, and memory,” said grandson of Angelo Maggio, Nicholas Maggio. “Our family will display them alongside his flag and pass them down to future generations. Two of his grandchildren, my sister Angelina and I, were named after him, and we are proud to carry on his name. I will always remember how he slept in a chair so I could be comfortable when I was afraid, and how he chased our school bus to wave goodbye. These memories reflect the loving, dependable, and devoted person he was. His wisdom, honesty, and strength continue to influence our family. We are deeply grateful to Laura Gillen’s office for helping us recover his medals, which we will treasure for generations to come.” Born in Pietrapertosa, Italy, Angelo Maggio immigrated to the United States and served in the military from 1954 to 1956, followed by six years in the Army Reserve. In 1970, he settled in Elmhurst, Queens, where he worked and raised his family. Angelo later moved to Garden City in 1998. When Nicholas reach… | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
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