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| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-1000000-for-akwesasne-boys-and-girls-club-to-support-mohawk-youth | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $1,000,000 FOR AKWESASNE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TO SUPPORT MOHAWK YOUTH | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand are announcing that they secured $1,000,000 for the Boys & Girls Club in Akwesasne for children of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe in the FY2023 spending bill. The Boys & Girls Club of America provides safe community gathering centers nationwide and empowers young students with educational programs designed to help them succeed in school. The federal dollars Gillibrand and Schumer fought for will help construct a new “Great Futures Start Here” Clubhouse in Akwesasne to serve this purpose for Mohawk youth. The new Clubhouse will enable the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club to continue offering its vital afterschool, summer, athletic, and meal programs in a safe, modern, and accessible space. “Investing in the youth of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is investing in the future of the North Country, and I am proud to deliver this $1 million in funding to boost the community, its families, and most importantly the children of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe,” said Senator Schumer. “These funds will help finally begin construction of the community gathering space the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club has long deserved for afterschool and other essential youth programs. I will always fight to deliver meaningful, community driven investments to uplift the future of our children in Upstate New York.” “Fostering a sense of community and support is vital to helping our youth get off on the right foot. The Boys & Girls Clubs of America has a proven track record of doing just that and preparing young people across New York State to achieve their full potential,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This $1,000,000 will kick-start the building of a safe and modern community center for Mohawk youth and provide them with the indispensable opportunities they deserve. The children of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe are essential to the fabric of our state and I am thrilled to announce this important investment in their education and in their future.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-more-than-7-million-for-clarkson-university-to-strengthen-health-care-workforce-resilience-and-green-energy-infrastructure-in-the-north-country | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $7 MILLION FOR CLARKSON UNIVERSITY TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE RESILIENCE AND GREEN ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE NORTH COUNTRY | 2022-12-27 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today revealed that they secured $7,030,000 for Clarkson University in the end-of-year spending package. More than $6 million of this significant federal investment will help the Potsdam campus expand programs and educational opportunities to train the next generation of health care professionals. Additionally, the senators secured nearly $900,000 for Clarkson University’s Green Energy on Demand rapid transit research and development project. “This $7-plus million for Clarkson University is just what the doctor ordered to bolster healthcare in the North Country. As communities continue to recover from the pandemic, these federal dollars will help Clarkson expand its Health Sciences campus and train more local residents to enter good paying healthcare careers, bolstering the regions medical workforce, while strengthening other critical areas of research in green energy,” said Senator Schumer. “This funding means good paying jobs, innovation, and a healthier North Country. I am proud to deliver this $7 million shot in the arm to help train the next generation of healthcare workers and build a better future here in the North Country.” “North Country hospitals and frontline health care workers worked tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to keep our patients safe, and now we must repay their heroic efforts by supporting the next generation of health care workers,” said Senator Gillibrand. “As we continue to recover from the pandemic, these federal dollars will help build up our health care workforce and create a pipeline for public health jobs right here in the North Country. That’s why I’m so proud to have helped secure $7 million for Clarkson University – this federal funding will strengthen the resiliency of both our green energy and public health infrastructure, and give students the support they need to have a robust career as a health and medical provider.” “Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Senator Gillibrand are true … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-urge-president-biden-to-swiftly-approve-emergency-declaration-for-western-new-york-and-upstate-communities-impacted-by-deadly-holiday-weekend-blizzard | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND URGE PRESIDENT BIDEN TO SWIFTLY APPROVE EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR WESTERN NEW YORK AND UPSTATE COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY DEADLY HOLIDAY WEEKEND BLIZZARD | 2022-12-26 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Senators Say Emergency Declaration Would Unlock Federal Funds for Impacted Counties Still Recovering From Double Blow Of Back To Back Winter Storms After The Record Breaking “Snowvember” Storm Deadly Blizzard Buried Buffalo And Upstate Communities In Nearly 4 Feet Of Snow, With More Still Coming, And Brutal Mix Of Frigid Temperatures And High Winds – Creating Impossible Road Conditions And Tragically Resulting In Over 20 New Yorkers Losing Their Lives Schumer, Gillibrand: Feds Must Provide Resources To Western NY And Upstate Communities To Begin To Recover U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand urged President Biden to approve the Emergency declaration for New York communities impacted by the deadly holiday weekend blizzard still raging across Western New York and other communities across Upstate. “The holiday weekend blizzard is still raging through Buffalo and communities across New York, causing severe damage to infrastructure, power outages, and tragically the loss of life of life for at least 27 New Yorkers. This once in a generation blizzard has already brought nearly four feet of snow, hurricane force winds, and many are still without power,” said the senators. “We are asking FEMA to promptly approve the Emergency declaration and urgently needed federal assistance for state and local governments. We need to get Western New York and other communities severely impacted by this deadly storm the resources they need to rebuild and recover.” New York State declared a State of Emergency for the entire State of New York in advance of a significant winter weather system forecast. Throughout the storm, tens of thousands were left without power over the holiday weekend in Western New York and across Upstate. The storm hit Buffalo especially hard with nearly 4 feet of snow and hurricane-force winds that reached 70 miles per hour causing whiteout conditions that made road conditions nearly impossible and halting emergency response efforts. Massive snowdrifts caused damag… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-votes-to-pass-fy23-omnibus-appropriations-bill-secures-17-8-million-in-funding-for-fifteen-community-projects/ | CLARKE VOTES TO PASS FY23 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL, SECURES $17.8 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR FIFTEEN COMMUNITY PROJECTS | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 23, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: e: clarke.comms@mail.house.gov c: 347.387.5123 Washington, D.C. —Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) voted in favor of the bipartisan $1.7 trillion fiscal year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill. The legislative package provides significant funding to numerous Clarke priorities, as well as contains $17,816,141 in funding for Community Projects championed by Congresswoman Clarke for New York’s 9th Congressional District. The crucial funding for local projects included in the FY23 appropriations government funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs throughout New York’s 9th Congressional District in Brooklyn. “Time and time again, the good people of Brooklyn have proven that, when they are provided the tools for success and the resources to reach it, they always will. I am proud to announce that fifteen community projects dear to me and invaluable to our community will receive significant funding for their continued growth and development with the passage of our FY23 appropriations bill. Brooklyn is a special family, and it is on an inexorable trajectory towards something bigger. I consider it the blessing and privilege of my career to fight to get it there,” said Congresswoman Clarke. Rep. Clarke championed funding for 15 projects that will directly benefit Brooklyn residents in New York’s 9th Congressional District. These include: $1,250,000 for the Brooklyn Children’s Museum – Upgrades to Interior Exhibit Spaces’ HVAC System $2,200,000 for the Brownsville Community Development Corporation, Brooklyn, NY for facilities and equipment $3,000,000 for the Capital Improvements for CAMBA Headquarters $250,000 for the COJO Adult Education Classes $445,000 for the Construction of Community Food Pantry $750,000 for the Council of Peoples Organization – Community Service Center $450,000 for the EmblemHealth, Inc., New York, NY for mental health services, education, and other related activities $795,000 for the ENF Community Deve… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-votes-against-democrats-massive-end-year-wish-list-bill | Garbarino Votes Against Democrats' Massive End of Year Wish List Bill | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) voted NO on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2617, Democrats' $1.7 Trillion end of year Omnibus package. Following the vote, Rep. Garbarino released the below statement: “Once again Democrats dropped a 4,000 page bill in the middle of the night which allocates more than a trillion dollars to a litany of partisan policies that the American people don’t support while ignoring critical issues facing our nation. The Omnibus not only fails to address the border crisis at a time when border patrol is being completely overrun by an avalanche of migrants, but instead includes billions for policies that will further encourage illegal immigration and cuts funding for ICE detention facilities needed to process the incoming migrants. This bill not only fails to address our economic crisis at a time when a majority of Americans report living paycheck to paycheck in Joe Biden’s economy, but in fact is sure to increase already record inflation and worsen conditions for families struggling to make ends meet. This bill not only fails to promote American energy production at a time when our reliance of foreign fuel has created serious national security and economic concerns, but actually takes over $2 billion meant to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve with crude oil and allocates it to unrelated Democrat priorities. “Most egregious to me personally was the exclusion of legislation to fully close the funding gap in the World Trade Center Health Program which, if not corrected will soon lead to 9/11 first responders and survivors losing access to health care for 9/11 related illnesses. This is an issue I have worked diligently on over the last two years with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and I am especially grateful to Senator Gillibrand for her efforts to ensure some funds for the program were included in this bill. However, the amount of money allocated is a band aid that will only temporarily delay the inevitable program cuts and prolong the painful… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-secures-millions-beneficial-to-the-aanhpi-community | Meng Secures Millions Beneficial To The AANHPI Community | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), New York's senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced today that she helped secure millions for several projects and programs that are crucial to the AANHPI community. "I am delighted to have directed millions of dollars in the Fiscal Year 2023 federal budget to strengthen and advance the interests of the AANHPI community across our country," said Congresswoman Meng, First Vice Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. "Our priorities are reflected in what programs we are willing to spend our budget on. As the only Asian American member of the House Appropriations Committee, I consider it the highest honor to advocate for our AANHPI community throughout the appropriations process. The federal directives in this bill will go a long way to empowering and uplifting our community toward a brighter tomorrow. I extend my deepest gratitude to my colleagues for their support of these programs and I look forward to continuing the fight for AANHPI priorities in the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations cycle." These critical projects and programs were included in the new government spending package for fiscal year 2023, which passed the House today after being approved by the Senate on Thursday. The legislation is now expected to be signed into law by President Biden. The items that Meng helped obtain include: $10 million for DOJ's Community-Based Approaches to Advancing Justice program, a $5 million increase from Fiscal Year 2022. Funds will be granted to community-based organizations engaging in conflict resolution, combatting hate crimes, and community empowerment. These groups can facilitate culturally educational classes and community services aimed at supporting communities of color and other vulnerable and historically disadvantaged communities. Over $2.5 million for the Smithsonian Institution's Asian Pacific Center and Asian Pacific Pool, a $40,000 increase from Fiscal Year 2022. Funds will be used to strengthen the Smithsonian's pro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-secures-over-213-million-for-local-projects-in-queens | Meng Secures Over $21.3 Million For Local Projects In Queens | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), New York's senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced today that she secured over $21.3 million for 15 critical projects throughout Queens. This Community Project Funding is money that was included in the new government spending package which passed the House this afternoon after being approved by the Senate on Thursday. The legislation now heads to President Biden's desk and is expected to be signed into law. "Queens deserves its fair share, and I'm thrilled to bring back more money for critical projects here in our borough," said Congresswoman Meng. "I am especially pleased that I was able to secure more than double the amount of what I obtained last year. I am always honored and proud to fight for Queens and I'll never stop working to ensure that our communities have the resources they need. I look forward to this more than the $21.3 million benefiting Queens for many decades to come." Meng obtained a total of $21,317,066 for 15 projects, which meet many urgent needs in Queens. They include: $7 Million: Long Island Railroad (LIRR) Forest Hills station for the installation of new elevators, extending the platform length to accommodate more train cars (12 train cars), and several other station improvements. $2 Million: The City of New York's District 6 Open Restaurants Dining Kits for helping under-resourced restaurants acquire safe, compliant, and aesthetically pleasing outdoor dining setups. These include restaurants hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic in low-to-moderate-income neighborhoods in Queens. $2 Million: Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council) to provide essential baby products as part of its food programs to Queens residents. Over $1.4 Million: Queens College for its Small Business Development Initiative to strengthen partnerships between local small businesses and the newly established Queens College School of Business. $1 Million: New York City Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst for the renovation of its Inf… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-votes-pass-bipartisan-funding-package-invests-our | CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE VOTES TO PASS BIPARTISAN FUNDING PACKAGE THAT INVESTS IN OUR COMMUNITY | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Joseph D. Morelle | M001206 | morelle.house.gov | morelle | https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Image December 23, 2022 Legislation includes key investments in Monroe County programs and organizations while taking steps to improve community safety, uplift families, strengthen our economy, and bolster our national security (Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to enact a comprehensive appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2023 that takes steps to invest in the future of our community. “This bipartisan funding package makes transformative investments designed to uplift families, keep our neighborhoods safe, support our military, strengthen our economy, and more,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “I’m particularly proud that I was successful in securing funding for more than a dozen local organizations who are doing extraordinary work in our community. I’m working every day to create a brighter future for our families, and I look forward to continuing to work alongside my colleagues to ensure everyone has the resources necessary to thrive.” Congressman Morelle secured over $12 million in funding for local organizationswho submitted requests through the Fiscal Year 2023 Community Project Funding process, including: Action for a Better Community: $517,000 Bivona Child Advocacy Center: $306,000 Cameron Community Ministries: $200,000 Charles Settlement House: $619,784 City of Rochester Youth Employment Services: $1,000,000 City of Rochester Surveillance Equipment: $300,000 Connected Communities: $500,000 County of Monroe/Monroe Community College: $3,500,000 EnCompass Resources for Learning: $700,000 His Branches: $819,312 Rochester Area Community Foundation: $300,000 Rochester Institute of Technology: $2,000,000 Susan B. Anthony House: $750,000 University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital: $1,000,000 W Willow Domestic Violence Center: $325,000 Additional highlights of the appropriations package include investments in: Uplifting Families $8 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant, which helps low-income families access childcare; $12 billion for Head Start … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3778 | Tonko Heralds Major Legislative Wins in Omnibus Legislation | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Legislation Tonko championed on addiction, rare disease, manufacturing & more included in spending package WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) celebrated the passage of key provisions he championed in the year-end federal spending bill. “The historic investments advanced in our bipartisan omnibus package are a reflection of America’s deepest values,” Congressman Tonko said. “I’m proud to vote for this legislation that works to drive innovation, support our most vulnerable communities, create good jobs, address the disease of addiction and so much more. I look forward to seeing these key provisions and programs enacted at once to give much-needed support and improve the lives of so many in our community.” Provisions Tonko authored that are included in the 2023 omnibus bill: All 15 Community Project Funding requests that Tonko championed, which will bring $12,849,613 in direct federal investments to the Capital Region for projects that will support underserved communities, strengthen mental health services, invest in water infrastructure, drive economic development, and much more. The Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act that eliminates the redundant requirement that practitioners apply for a separate waiver through the Drug Enforcement Administration to prescribe buprenorphine for substance use disorder treatment. After France took similar action to make buprenorphine available without a specialized waiver, opioid overdose deaths declined by 79 percent over a four-year period. The Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant Act, which reauthorizes the crucial Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant Act for an additional five years, thereby providing sustained investment in evidence-based programs that support individuals, families, and municipalities struggling with addiction. The Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments (HEART) Act that strengthens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration review process for drugs that treat rare an… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/velazquez-secures-federal-funding-local-projects-final-government | Velazquez Secures Federal Funding for Local Projects in Final Government Funding Package | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Nydia M. Velázquez | V000081 | velazquez.house.gov | velazquez | https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | December 23, 2022 Washington D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced that she has secured $16,025,453 in Community Project Funding for New York's 7th District in the 2023 government funding bill. This funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs across her District. "The funding we passed today is critical to the success of our community – from educating our youth, and providing after-school care, to improving the local environment and meeting the healthcare needs of our residents," said Congresswoman Velázquez. "I am proud to have secured over 16 million in federal funding in this bill that I know will meet long overdue community needs in New York's 7th District. I look forward to seeing these funds being put to use to help grow and strengthen our neighborhoods." Congresswoman Velázquez secured funding for 15 projects that will directly benefit New York's 7th District residents. These include: $750,000 for the Acquisition of a building in the Bushwick, Brooklyn neighborhood to create the Brooklyn Center for Social Justice, Entrepreneurship and the Arts (BCSEA), $1,800,453 for the Arab-American Family Support Center in collaboration with the Academy of Medical & Public Health Services, Brooklyn, NY for immigrant mental health initiative services, including equipment, $1,025,000 for the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy in collaboration with NYC H20 (Ridgewood/Highland Park), Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, and St. Ann's Warehouse youth education and stewardship initiative programs, $750,000 for the Fifth Avenue Committee (FAC) Barrio Affordable Solar, $1,100,000 for the Grand Street Settlement 80 Pitt Street Community Center Renovation to make capital improvements within the Community Center, $300,000 for the Loisaida, New York, NY for an environmental and community science program to promote a climate workforce development & entrepreneurship, $800,000 for the Make the Road New York, Brooklyn, NY in collaboration with Bangladeshi American Community Development & Yo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-5-billion-included-in-government-funding-bill-for-the-honoring-our-pact-act-which-extends-va-care-to-afghanistan-and-iraq-veterans-exposed-to-burn-pits-and-other-toxins-these-funds-will-deliver-desperately-needed-medical-coverage-for-tens-of-thousands-exposed-ny-vets- | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES $5 BILLION INCLUDED IN GOVERNMENT FUNDING BILL FOR THE HONORING OUR PACT ACT, WHICH EXTENDS VA CARE TO AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ VETERANS EXPOSED TO BURN PITS & OTHER TOXINS; THESE FUNDS... | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Led PACT Act To Passage After Years Of Fighting Alongside NY Vets To Extend VA Care; Veterans Have Struggled To Receive Coverage & Had Claims Repeatedly Denied For Long-Term Health Effects—From Cancers To Respiratory Illnesses—Caused By Toxins In Burn Pit Smoke; Funding Also Helps Vietnam Vets Exposed to Agent Orange Critical Funding For “Honoring Our PACT Act” Will Ensure Vets Exposed To Environmental Hazards Get The Health Care Benefits They Desperately Deserve Schumer: Every Breath Our Veterans Take Is A Reminder Of Their Sacrifice; Our Vets Will Receive The Full Benefits They Deserve With The Help Of These Funds After months of tireless advocacy, and an all-out push standing with veterans across New York State from Rochester to Long Island to Central New York, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced $5 billion has been included in the government funding bill for the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (Honoring Our PACT Act). Specifically, the bill allocates $5 billion for the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund, which provides funding for the Honoring Our PACT Act. The PACT Act extends health coverage for veterans who were exposed to burn pit smoke and other environmental hazards that caused cancers and other illnesses during their service. Earlier this year, Schumer led the PACT Act to Senate passage after years of relentless fighting to extend healthcare coverage to tens of thousands of vets across New York to get the medical treatment they deserve. “I am proud to have led the Honoring Our Pact Act to passage and to deliver this funding to extend critical care to our nation’s veterans,” said Senator Schumer. “Tens of thousands of New York veterans, and over three and a half million vets across America, have been exposed to toxins from burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan in the line of duty, and for too long, bureaucratic rules denied them treatment for cancers, respiratory diseases, and countless other illnesses incur… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-44-million-in-bipartisan-spending-package-for-new-greenwich-wastewater-treatment-plant- | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $4.4 MILLION IN BIPARTISAN SPENDING PACKAGE FOR NEW GREENWICH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand revealed that the Village of Greenwich will receive $4.4 million in funding from the omnibus funding package for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The funding will be used to build a new wastewater treatment plant for the Village of Greenwich. The omnibus is expected to pass Congress and be signed into law this week. The Village of Greenwich’s wastewater treatment plant is at the end of its useful life and is in an advanced state of deterioration. Given the fact that the original manufacturer is no longer in business and replacement parts would not be available, any failure of an individual critical component could lead to a complete shutdown of the plant. The proposed facility will have an anticipated lifespan of at least 60 years and will have built-in redundancies and room for future expansion. “For far too long the Village of Greenwich’s aging wastewater treatment facility has needed serious upgrades, and I am proud to deliver this major $4.4 million federal investment to finally replace and expand the wastewater treatment plant to move this project forward without the burden having to fall on local taxpayers,” said Senator Schumer. “I will always to fight tooth and nail to keep our water systems flowing, jobs growing, and New Yorkers safe and healthy.” “The Village of Greenwich’s existing wastewater treatment facility serves a key role in protecting the environment but it is nearing the end of its useful life,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I am proud to have helped secure this $4.4 million in funding, which will enable Greenwich to build a new, modern wastewater treatment plant that will ensure our state’s waterways remain clean now and into the future.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-nearly-11-million-for-syracuse-in-federal-bipartisan-funding-package-includes-25m-to-bolster-syr-airport-security-operations_to-fight-food-insecurity-and-boost-health-care-across-cny- | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $11 MILLION FOR SYRACUSE IN FEDERAL BIPARTISAN FUNDING PACKAGE; INCLUDES $2.5M TO BOLSTER SYR AIRPORT SECURITY OPERATIONS, $$$ TO FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY AND BOOST... | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand are announcing that several of their priorities for Syracuse, including $2,500,000 in federal funding for security enhancements at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, were successfully passed in the final omnibus funding package for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. Together, the senators secured $10.76 million for projects that will directly impact the Syracuse community. Notably, the senators secured $1.1 million to support suicide prevention efforts and $900K to center research, diagnostic expertise, clinical specialists, and medical education resources for Lyme and tick-borne disease at SUNY Upstate Medical University. “From increasing public safety to expanding SUNY Upstate’s mental health services to boosting the Food Bank of Central New York, these projects will address some of the most critical infrastructure, public health, and community needs across the greater Syracuse area,” said Senator Schumer. “This funding means good-paying jobs, better healthcare, clean drinking water, revitalizing our neighborhoods, and so much more. I am proud to deliver this major investment of nearly $11 million in Central New York’s future.” “I’m proud that I was able to secure nearly $11 million in this year’s funding package to invest in the future of Syracuse,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I will remain vigilant in the Senate fighting for the resources that will help make transportation seamless, improve public safety and health, and create new jobs in Central New York. It is more important now than ever that we invest in the infrastructure that Syracuse needs to ensure that the city continues to be a fixture for economic growth in Upstate New York.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-over-35-million-for-twenty-two-hudson-valley-projects-secured-in-the-end-of-year-spending-bill-including-increasing-access-to-lifesaving-cancer-treatment-in-rockland-county-connecting-communities-along-the-hudson-river-boosting-crime-prevention-programs-and-kick-starting-infrastructure-projects-across-the-hudson-valley- | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $35 MILLION FOR TWENTY-TWO HUDSON VALLEY PROJECTS SECURED IN THE END-OF-YEAR SPENDING BILL; INCLUDING INCREASING ACCESS TO LIFESAVING CANCER TREATMENT IN ROCKLAND... | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today revealed that the Hudson Valley will receive $35,694,472 in community project funding from the omnibus end-of-year spending package for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 for critical local projects. “From boosting lifesaving cancer treatment at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern to connecting communities along the scenic Hudson River in Westchester and Rockland to boosting public safety in New Rochelle and finally fixing our aging water infrastructure in Middletown, these projects will address some of the most critical infrastructure, public health, and community needs across the Hudson Valley,” said Senator Schumer. “This funding means good-paying jobs, gun violence prevention programs, safer streets, a cleaner environment, getting lifesaving healthcare where it’s needed most, and so much more. I am proud to deliver this major over $35 million investment in the Hudson Valley’s future.” “This is a critical investment that will help revitalize the Hudson Valley,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Today, we are committing to putting millions toward rebuilding our roads and sewers, improving public safety, and expanding health care access. I’m proud to have fought to secure this funding and I’ll work tirelessly to make sure Hudson Valley families, workers, and businesses have what they need to thrive.” The successful Community Project Funding requests are as follows: MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES (7 Projects, $19,150,472) $5,000,000 For The Town of Orangetown To Complete Route 9W Safety Improvements At Oak Tree Road: The funding will build a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Oak Tree Road and Route 9W in Palisades, New York, where many accidents occur every year. This project was in partnership with Congressman Mondaire Jones. $4,000,000 For The Village of Ossining To Construct Its Route 9 Road Diet: The funding will design and construct a road diet to improve safety and balance the Route 9 corridor in the Village of Ossining.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-urge-fema-to-stand-ready-to-quickly-approve-disaster-declaration-for-western-new-york-and-upstate-communities-impacted-by-holiday-weekend-blizzard | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND URGE FEMA TO STAND READY TO QUICKLY APPROVE DISASTER DECLARATION FOR WESTERN NEW YORK AND UPSTATE COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY HOLIDAY WEEKEND BLIZZARD | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Senators Say Disaster Declaration Would Unlock Federal Funds for Impacted Counties Still Recovering From Double Blow Of Back To Back Winter Storms After The Record Breaking Snowvember Storm Current Forecasts Predict Brutal Mix Of Frigid Temperatures, Snow, Rain, And High Winds – Creating Dangerous Conditions, With Meteorologists Already Referring The Event As Potentially A “Once-In-A-Generation Storm.” Schumer & Gillibrand To FEMA: Stand Ready To Approve Any Requested Aid for Western NY & Upstate Communities U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to approve any request from New York State for a major disaster declaration as the potential holiday weekend blizzard begins to touch down in Western NY and communities across Upstate NY. The senators said that current forecasts of snow, extremely high winds, freezing rain, and rapidly dropping temperatures creates potentially very dangerous conditions, especially around such a peak travel time due to the holiday weekend. “Buffalo, Western NY and communities across New York State are expecting a rapidly intensifying blizzard and dangerous conditions as we enter the holiday weekend and it is absolutely crucial that they have resources they need to recover and weather this storm,” said Senator Schumer. “FEMA needs to stand ready to swiftly approve any forthcoming requests from the state for assistance to help these communities quickly recover and endure the storm.” “Over the next few days, Western New Yorkers will weather dangerously low temperatures, poor travel conditions, severe storm surges, and heavy wind gusts expected to lead to widespread power outages,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Ahead of this storm of potentially historic proportions, FEMA must be prepared to immediately send any aid requested by the state in order to keep our communities safe through the storm and allow them to recover quickly from any damage.” New York State has already declared a State o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3776 | Tonko Introduces Sweeping Offshore Wind Legislation | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) introduced the Offshore Energy Modernization Act, legislation that provides a comprehensive blueprint to ensure the long-term viability and success of U.S. offshore wind development. In 2021, President Biden announced the nation’s goal to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030. Tonko’s legislation implements critical measures and reforms to help responsibly develop offshore wind and enable the industry to meet those goals. “We know the importance of offshore wind in meeting our clean energy goals, and the opportunities it presents to create good jobs, strengthen our economy, and tackle climate change,” Congressman Tonko said. “While we’ve taken key steps to drive investment in wind, our work is far from over. In order to meet our national goals and take full advantage of the economic boon offshore wind presents, we need strong federal action from Congress—my Offshore Energy Modernization Act is the solution. This legislation ensures we will unlock the full potential of American offshore wind energy production and deployment. As Congress continues to discuss permitting reform, I sincerely hope we can give far greater consideration to updating outdated energy laws to allow our emerging clean energy economy to thrive.” The Offshore Energy Modernization Act of 2022: Makes targeted reforms to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to better reflect the realities of offshore wind development and provide long-term certainty for this emerging industry. Provides funding for agencies to facilitate timely and efficient permitting of offshore renewable energy projects, including through early and robust community engagement. Ensures that offshore renewable energy projects support good-paying, union jobs and a reliable, domestic supply chain. Invests in marine and coastal habitat protection and compensates fishing interests that have been impacted by offshore wind development. Establishes the Offshore Power Administration to provide Federal assistance to advanc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3779 | Tonko Heralds Passage of National Heritage Area Act | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko today cheered the passage of his bipartisan National Heritage Area Act in the House of Representatives. Tonko’s bipartisan legislation, which he introduced alongside Rep. David McKinley (R-WV), tackles the current patchwork system for maintaining National Heritage Areas by reauthorizing all Areas for the next 15 years and establishing clear, transparent standards that make it easier for communities and local partnerships to develop and maintain the Heritage Areas they cherish. The bill passed the Senate earlier this week and will be sent to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “Our heritage areas help preserve and protect sites of cultural, historical, and natural significance, shining a light on local communities across the country,” Congressman Tonko said. “These sites also serve as key economic drivers for their regions, attracting tourism and economic activity that pays dividends. But despite their importance to the fabric of our communities, there is no standardized process for administering National Heritage Areas, which has resulted in inconsistent oversight and hindered many areas from flourishing. My National Heritage Area Act secures a stable foundation of federal support for these partnerships, streamlines bureaucracy, and puts the sites themselves on the strongest possible footing for the future. After years partnering with my friend Congressman David McKinley to deliver for these cherished sites, I’m humbled to lead my colleagues in sending this bill to President Biden’s desk. I am grateful to the stakeholders and dedicated advocates who have been with us every step of the way to ensure Americans across our nation can enjoy these treasured sites for many years to come.” “National Heritage Areas help preserve our history, increase tourism, and spur economic development and job growth. We’ve seen this firsthand in West Virginia with the creation of the Wheeling and Appalachian Forest Heritage Areas. The National Heritage Area Act will create standard c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-over-108-billion-to-launch-first-of-their-kind-initiatives-created-in-chips-and-science-bill-includes-largest_increase-to-national-science-foundation-in-history-and--to-launch-the-first-ever-regional-tech-and-innovation-hub-competition-schumer-pushes-to-get-money-to-upstate-ny | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES OVER $10.8 BILLION TO LAUNCH FIRST-OF-THEIR KIND INITIATIVES CREATED IN CHIPS AND SCIENCE BILL; INCLUDES LARGEST $ INCREASE TO NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION IN HISTORY, AND $$ TO... | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer’s Historic CHIPS & Science Bill Has Already Spurred Thousands Of Jobs In Upstate NY- And Now He’s Secured First Major Down Payment Bringing Unprecedented New Investment For STEM Job Training, Strengthening Manufacturing, And Creating Regional Tech And Innovation Hubs Competition New Funds Will Help Prepare New York Workers For Semiconductor & Other Tech And Manufacturing Careers, Revitalize Economically Distressed Areas, Attract New Businesses, And Supercharge Research At Universities With NSF Funding Schumer: New Historic Fed Investment In Tech Hubs, Science And Manufacturing Will Lay Foundation For Upstate NY Workers To Build The Future Of Technology With his historic CHIPS and Science Bill already spurring major investment across Upstate New York, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today revealed that the just announced, end-of-year spending bill expected to pass later this week provides $10.8 billion in federal investment for key programs in the CHIPS and Science Act, including $1.8 billion in increased funding, compared to last year, to implement major provisions from his legislation that are key to supercharging the Upstate innovation economy. This includes the largest dollar increase for the National Science Foundation in history, the launch of the Regional Technology & Innovation Hub program, expansion of manufacturing programs, and STEM education and training programs to help prepare the next generation of Upstate NY workers for the good-paying jobs spurred by his legislation, all of which will help further establish Upstate as an emerging global tech ecosystem. “I just secured the largest increase in history, over $1 billion, for the National Science Foundation which is going to help jumpstart R&D and STEM workforce training to help prepare the next generation of Upstate New Yorkers to out-compete China and position Upstate New York to lead in the innovation economy. This is the first major down payment to implement key provisions from my CHIPS and Science Bill for Upstate New Y… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-15-million-in-funding-package-for-albany-city-hall-restoration-and-renovation | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $1.5 MILLION IN FUNDING PACKAGE FOR ALBANY CITY HALL RESTORATION AND RENOVATION | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand revealed that the City of Albany will receive $1.5 million in funding from the omnibus funding package for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 to be used for the Albany City Hall Restoration & Renovation, Phase I and Phase II. The omnibus is expected to pass Congress and be signed into law this week. The funding will be used to kick off the engineering, design, and permitting phase of the renovation, allowing the City of Albany to issue bids and collect detailed cost estimates from qualified firms. A preliminary existing condition study was already commissioned in order to understand which repairs are necessary for City Hall, and an architectural firm study has confirmed the urgency of carrying out roof repairs and exterior facade restoration. “Albany’s historic City Hall is the beating heart of the Empire State’s capital dating all the way back to 1883, but weather and age have caused much of its exterior façade to deteriorate. That is why I am proud to announce that we have secured $1.5 million so the City of Albany can finally begin the renovation process for this iconic landmark,” said Senator Schumer. “This funding will help breathe new life into this treasured piece of New York history, and ensure this pride and joy of Albany can continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.” “My hometown of Albany has a beautiful City Hall, but deferred maintenance has unfortunately led to visible deterioration in some areas of the building,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I am proud to have helped secure this funding, which will enable the City of Albany to begin the engineering and design phase of this critical renovation project. I am optimistic Albany’s City Hall will be restored to her former glory.” Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan said, “In 1885, Albany City Hall was listed by American Architect and Building News as one of the ‘Best Ten Buildings in the United States.’ While it has housed our city government for nearly 140 years, decades of deferred maintenance… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-2-million-for-auburn-community-hospital-secured-in-just-announced-end-of-year-spending-package-to-boost-the-expansion-of-the-hospital-as-it-builds-its-new-cancer-center-and-purchases-essential-medical-equipment-to-help-fight-cancer-in-cayuga-county | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $2 MILLION FOR AUBURN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SECURED IN JUST ANNOUNCED END-OF-YEAR SPENDING PACKAGE TO BOOST THE EXPANSION OF THE HOSPITAL AS IT BUILDS ITS NEW CANCER CENTER... | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today revealed that Auburn Community Hospital will receive $2 million in the just announced end-of-year spending packaged to purchase essential medical equipment for cancer diagnostics and boost the expansion of the hospital as it breaks ground on its new state-of-the-art cancer center. “Auburn Community Hospital will soon have a modern, state-of-the art cancer treatment center, and now thanks to funding we secured in the federal budget they will purchase lifesaving medical equipment –like a new PET-CT Scanner,” said Senator Schumer. “Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in Cayuga County and this new center will be a one-stop shop to help patients get the top-notch care they need in their own community. I am proud to deliver this funding to Auburn Community Hospital so that our doctors can have the support they need and the people of Cayuga County can have the cancer treatment center they have long needed and deserved.” “Auburn Community Hospital provides lifesaving care to cancer patients in and around Auburn,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Today, I’m proud to be delivering $2 million in funding to ensure that the hospital’s new cancer center can purchase the cutting-edge technology it needs to provide the best possible care. I’ll keep fighting to bring federal dollars to hospitals and health care facilities in Auburn and across New York.” “On behalf of Auburn Community Hospital (ACH), and our community, we couldn’t be more appreciative of the hard work Senator Schumer and Senator Gillibrand put forth to secure this $2M appropriation. This funding will allow ACH to purchase state-of- the- art medical technology and make building improvements that will support our new Cancer Center. The new Cancer Center will provide necessary care for the leading cause of premature death in Cayuga County. The Center will provide essential care for the local community that they would otherwise have to travel long distances for and will incre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-nearly-14-million-for-buffalo-and-western-ny-projects-secured-in-the-soon-to-pass-end-of-year-spending-bill-including-funding-to-combat-food-insecurity-complete-community-hub-in-niagara-falls-boost-infrastructure-and-transportation-across-western-ny | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $14 MILLION FOR BUFFALO & WESTERN NY PROJECTS SECURED IN THE SOON-TO-PASS END-OF-YEAR SPENDING BILL; INCLUDING FUNDING TO COMBAT FOOD INSECURITY, COMPLETE COMMUNITY... | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today revealed that Western New York will receive nearly $14 million in funding from the soon-to-pass omnibus end-of-year spending package for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 for critical local projects. “From bolstering our facilities at the Niagara Air Base, to combatting food insecurity through organizations like FeedMore WNY to building up infrastructure on Main Street to helping area residents get the skills they need for good-paying jobs, this federal funding will help address many of the core issues facing Buffalo and Western New York communities,” said Senator Schumer. “I am proud to deliver this $14 million boost for community-driven projects across WNY. I will always fight to bring home federal dollars to give Western NY the support it needs.” “This is a critical investment that will help revitalize Western New York,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Today, we are committing to putting millions toward fighting hunger, upgrading infrastructure, and promoting economic development. I’m proud to have fought to secure this funding and I’ll continue to work tirelessly to make sure Western New York’s families, workers, and businesses have what they need to thrive.” The senators personally secured funding for these projects as congressionally directed spending requests and said that these projects include: $2,000,000 for FeedMore WNY for a Facility Expansion: This funding will cover planning costs for a large-scale expansion that is expected to more than double the current capacity and office space allowing for FeedMore WNY to significantly bolster their operations, boost productivity, and improve logistics, all with a focus on helping to better combat hunger in Western NY. In 2021, FeedMore WNY distributed enough food to provide 12.8 million meals to Western New York neighbors in need. $2,800,000 for the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (ARS) for Combined Operations Alert Facility: This funding will cover design costs for planning and de… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-over-46-million-secured-in-end-of-year-spending-bill-to-expand-affordable-childcare-in-ogdensburg-increase-affordable-housing-and-revitalize-downtown-canton | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $4.6 MILLION SECURED IN END-OF-YEAR SPENDING BILL TO EXPAND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE IN OGDENSBURG, INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND REVITALIZE DOWNTOWN CANTON | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the North Country will receive over $4.6 million in funding from the omnibus end-of-year spending package for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 to help bolster economic development in downtown Canton, boost affordable housing, and expand desperately needed affordable childcare services in Ogdensburg. “From helping directly address childcare desserts in Ogdensburg to breathing new life into our Main Streets in downtown Canton, these projects get to the heart of issues facing the North Country today,” said Senator Schumer. “This over $4.6 million in funding means good-paying jobs, affordable housing, attracting new businesses and giving North Country families the support they need. I am proud to have secured these significant investments to build up the future of the region and I will always fight to bring home federal dollars to the North Country.” “This is a critical investment that will help revitalize the North Country,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Today, we are committing to putting millions toward building affordable housing, supporting local businesses, strengthening the healthcare infrastructure, and helping parents afford child care. I’m proud to have fought to secure this funding and I’ll work tirelessly to make sure North Country families, workers, and businesses have what they need to thrive.” The senators personally secured funding for these projects as congressionally directed spending requests, descriptions for the projects can be found below: $ 2,641,000 to the Canton College Foundation for their Canton Midtown Plaza Redevelopment Project. This project will take an underutilized and derelict shopping center in the heart of downtown Canton and transform it into three floors of much-needed commercial and residential space, including 44 residential units and the anchor of the project, the SUNY Canton Entrepreneurship Center. This project addresses three pressing needs in the North Country, increased economic … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/espaillat-garc%C3%ADa-norton-pressley-keating-applaud-inclusion-800-million-asylum | ESPAILLAT, GARCÍA, NORTON, PRESSLEY, KEATING, APPLAUD INCLUSION OF $800 MILLION IN ASYLUM SEEKER AID IN 2023 GOVERNMENT FUNDING BILL | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Adriano Espaillat | E000297 | espaillat.house.gov | espaillat | https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), along with Congressman Jesús G. “Chuy” García (IL-04), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Congressman Bill Keating (MA-09), and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) applaud House and Senate Appropriations leadership for including $800 million to provide shelter, food and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing hunger or homelessness, and allowing humanitarian assistance to migrant families and individuals encountered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The funds will aid in expanding shelter capacity, and provide mental health services, adequate food, and appropriate legal services that are critical in supporting asylum seekers with legal counsel and other necessary services to facilitate a smooth process. The new grant program is to be administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as grants or cooperative agreements with state and local governments and NGOs, including up to $50 million for construction and expansion of shelter facilities. The majority of the funds are to be made available through the existing FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Program until transition to the new Shelter and Services grant program is complete. Since March of this year, safe haven cities such as Philadelphia, New York City, the District of Columbia, Chicago, and Boston have experienced increased demand for safe and secure shelter. These locations have experienced an influx of asylum seekers from Latin America, predominately from Venezuela, who are fleeing a government that has engaged in "crimes against humanity," including the use of torture and sexual violence to repress dissent. "The inclusion of $800 million in the omnibus federal funding package will help bolster our efforts to support local shelter cities and ensure municipalities have the capacity and bandwidth to support vulnerable individuals and families when they need our help the most," said Congressman Espaillat. "Migration from Venezuela, Cuba, Nic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3772 | Tonko Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act to be Made Law | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) cheered the inclusion of his bipartisan Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act in the federal funding package expected to be made law this week. The MAT Act eliminates the redundant requirement that practitioners apply for a separate waiver through the DEA to prescribe buprenorphine for substance use disorder treatment. “The overdose crisis has touched so many of us and left countless communities across our nation irreparably damaged,” Congressman Tonko said. “For years, I’ve worked to address this disease of addiction and secure access to lifesaving treatments for the millions of Americans currently struggling. A lynchpin of my efforts has long been my MAT Act that would eliminate and outdated, bureaucratic barrier preventing practitioners from prescribing the proven treatment, buprenorphine, to their patients. After years working to pave a path forward for this lifesaving bill, it will finally be made law. My deepest gratitude to Congressman Turner for championing this bill alongside me, and thanks to my colleagues and the many dedicated advocates who have worked to get this legislation done.” "The Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act is a beacon of hope to families and loved ones struggling with substance use disorder. This legislation will open the doors of recovery to millions of Americans by ensuring that those in need have access to life-saving treatment that prevents overdoses. The MAT Act represents a fundamental shift in how our country approaches substance use disorder. It will reduce stigma and integrate treatment into the health care system, where it belongs. We would not have the MAT Act without Rep. Tonko's tireless commitment to expand access to affordable, high-quality treatment. Thanks to Rep. Tonko, countless lives will be saved,” said Erin Schanning, president of End Substance Use Disorder and a big sister who lost her little brother, Ethan, to an overdose. “The MAT Act has garnered broad support on Capitol Hill because it is commonsense… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/eight-months-after-his-in-person-promise-schumer-delivers-75-million-in-end-of-year-spending-bill-to-fund-repairs-and-help-restore-buffalos-uss-the-sullivans-ensuring-the-beloved-landmark-will-remain-in-buffalos-naval-park-for-generations-to-come- | EIGHT MONTHS AFTER HIS IN-PERSON PROMISE, SCHUMER DELIVERS $7.5 MILLION IN END-OF-YEAR SPENDING BILL TO FUND REPAIRS & HELP RESTORE BUFFALO’S USS THE SULLIVANS, ENSURING THE BELOVED LANDMARK WILL... | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Earlier This Year Buffalo’s Treasured WWII Naval Museum Ship Started Sinking After A Serious Hull Breach; Schumer Immediately Came To Buffalo And Began Working To Develop An All Hands On Deck Approach To Save WNY Landmark, Which Honors The Five Sullivan Brothers Who All Died While Serving Together During WWII Senator Promised He’d Secure Robust Funding To Give Financial Lifeboat The USS The Sullivans Needed To Assist with Critical Repairs – Now, Just In Time For Christmas – Schumer Announces The Funding Will Be Included In The Must-Pass Spending Bill This Week Schumer: It’s Full Steam Ahead For Restoring The USS The Sullivans After standing in front of the sinking ship and promising to help restore the USS The Sullivans earlier this year, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced that the must-pass end-of-year spending bill will include $7.5 million to fund the repairs of the iconic WWII Western New York landmark to help bring it back to tip-top condition at Canalside. “I stood in front of the USS The Sullivans as it started to sink into the harbor and promised I would get all hands on deck to get the funding we needed to restore this pride and joy for Buffalo, our veterans, and strong Irish-American community. I am proud to say a promise made is now a promise kept, and funding will soon be on the way to help restore this iconic Western New York landmark, which honors the tragic loss of the five Sullivan brothers,” said Senator Schumer. “Earlier this year the waters ahead looked rocky and rough, but I knew this ship and all it stands for meant too much to Buffalo to let it sink into the abyss. The $7.5 million I have secured in the spending bill, which will pass this week, will give the community the robust financial support it needs to help fund repairs so this beloved vessel can continue to be admired for generations to come. I am happy to deliver this early Christmas present to Buffalo’s Naval Park and to have steered the USS The Sullivans onto a safer waters with a brighter future on … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-delivers-24-million-for-peekskill-to-transform-abandoned-fire-station-into-new-commercial-kitchen-food-incubator-creating-new-jobs-attracting-new-businesses-and-growing-the-hudson-valleys-flourishing-food-economy | SCHUMER DELIVERS $2.4 MILLION FOR PEEKSKILL TO TRANSFORM ABANDONED FIRE STATION INTO NEW COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FOOD INCUBATOR CREATING NEW JOBS, ATTRACTING NEW BUSINESSES, AND GROWING THE HUDSON VALLEY’S... | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Says Funding Will Breathe New Life Into The Old Centennial Hose Municipal Fire Station By Establishing A State-Of-The-Art Culinary Incubator For Local Businesses New Food Industry Hub Will Establish A Space For Entrepreneurs To Grow Their Businesses, Create New Jobs, And Foster New Workforce Partnerships With Hospitality Industry Schumer: Fed Investment Will Help Cook Up Jobs And New Business Opportunities In The Hudson Valley! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced that the Peekskill Facilities Development Corporation has been awarded a $2.4 million grant through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to transform an abandoned fire station into the new Peekskill Commercial Kitchen Food Incubator. Schumer said that this funding will support the renovations of the space so that entrepreneurs can have the facilities and equipment they need to grow their businesses in the Hudson Valley, creating new jobs and strengthening the region’s growing culinary community. “I am proud to deliver this new federal investment to help Peekskill cook up new jobs by transforming the abandoned former Peekskill firehouse into a one-stop shop – the new Peekskill Commercial Kitchen Food Incubator – for entrepreneurs to grow their food businesses right here in the Hudson Valley. This $2.4 million in federal funding will create a new state-of-the-art culinary incubator in the City of Peekskill and reinvest in the city’s vibrant restaurant and hospitality industries that took a major hit during the pandemic. The new Peekskill Commercial Kitchen Food Incubator will not only support Westchester entrepreneurs and its growing culinary industry, but it also can create new partnerships with local farm networks to source locally-grown ingredients.” said Senator Schumer. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Once again, Senator Schumer is coming through for Westchester County. As we have championed through our County’s Economic Development Office led by Bridget Gibbons, incubators are a game… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-fort-drum-receives-nearly-10-million-in-omnibus-spending-package-to-make-critical-security-updates-and-move-forward-on-state-of-the-art-combat-physical-fitness-testing-facility | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE FORT DRUM RECEIVES NEARLY $10 MILLION IN OMNIBUS SPENDING PACKAGE TO MAKE CRITICAL SECURITY UPDATES AND MOVE FORWARD ON STATE-OF-THE-ART COMBAT PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTING... | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Senators Fiercely Advocated For Funding To Be Included In Omnibus Spending Package To Ensure Fort Drum Achieves Peak Mission Readiness Schumer, Gillibrand: Investing In Fort Drum Is Investing In Future Of The North Country & Our National Defense U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that following their staunch advocacy for the soldiers and families of Fort Drum, the senators have secured nearly $10 million for two major Fort Drum projects in the end-of-year spending package for FY2023. The first is over $3 million to begin the planning and design of a new, modern physical fitness testing facility field house. The second will use $6.8 million to modernize and upgrade the Access Control Point (ACP) at Fort Drum, ensuring the security of those working on the base. The senators said that jointly these projects would help ensure the long-term stability and vitality of Fort Drum for years to come. “Fort Drum is woven in the very fabric of the North Country and essential to our national defense. Our soldiers and those on the base deserve only the best when it comes to security and facilities that support their legendary readiness, that is why I am proud to deliver funding for these two critical projects to keep the base secure and thriving,” said Senator Schumer. “This funding means bolstering both the physical health and wellbeing of our soldiers as they train and prepare for deployment. I will always fight to make sure our Fort Drum soldiers have what they need to be mission ready and defend our country.” “Fort Drum is one of the most strategically important bases in the country and a cornerstone of the North Country community. This $10 million investment will help ensure soldiers at the base have what they need to stay safe, healthy, and ready for deployment,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I’m proud to have fought to secure this funding and I’ll keep fighting to provide Fort Drum personnel with the resources they need to serve our country.” The senators … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-niagara-county-receives-nearly-1-million-through-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-to-replace-deteriorating-hartland-road-bridge-over-golden-hill-creek-in-somerset | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NIAGARA COUNTY RECEIVES NEARLY $1 MILLION THROUGH THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW TO REPLACE DETERIORATING HARTLAND ROAD BRIDGE OVER GOLDEN HILL CREEK IN SOMERSET | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer, Gillibrand: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Just Helped Bridge The Gap For Critical Bridge Replacement In Niagara County U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Niagara County received $959,304 through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program to replace the structurally deteriorating Hartland Road Bridge over Golden Hill Creek. Schumer said that this major federal boost comes from the historic increases he was able to secure in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act “The Hartland Road Bridge over Golden Hill Creek is a vital connector in Niagara County, but for years its aging infrastructure has put pedestrians and motorists in harm’s way, and hindered economic development. That is why I am so proud to be able to deliver nearly $1 million to upgrade this vital link before repairs proved a bridge too far,” said Senator Schumer. “This much needed investment will ensure our agriculture community in Niagara County can continue to grow and give our rural communities the support they need to continue to grow the Western New York regional economy. Improvements in agribusiness bridges will be essential to Niagara County’s economy by investing in the community and the people that work here now, and for generations to come.” “This is a critical investment in Niagara County’s infrastructure,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I’m proud to have fought to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to secure nearly $1 million to upgrade the Hartland Road Bridge, promote regional economic growth, and improve safety standards, and I’ll keep fighting to bring federal dollars to Western New York.” "I am very excited to see the funding is now in place for the replacement of the Hartland Road Bridge in Town of Somerset," said Niagara County Legislator Shawn Foti. "Investing in the upkeep of our infrastructure in rural communities is a top priority, especially in support of our agriculture industry. So, we are… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-authors-legislation-bolster-right-online-privacy | CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE AUTHORS LEGISLATION TO BOLSTER THE RIGHT TO ONLINE PRIVACY | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Joseph D. Morelle | M001206 | morelle.house.gov | morelle | https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced new legislation to protect the right to privacy online. The Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act, authored by Congressman Morelle, would make illegal the non-consensual sharing of altered or “deepfake” intimate images online and create additional legal courses of action for those impacted. “As technology and artificial intelligence continue to evolve, it’s critical that we take proactive steps to combat disinformation and protect individuals from harm or compromising situations online,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “The spread of altered images can cause irrevocable emotional, financial, and reputational harm—and unfortunately, women are disproportionately impacted. I’m proud to have introduced this legislation that takes common-sense steps to protect their privacy, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass it into law.” SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher, a staunch advocate of protections for women and other vulnerable groups, has personally been a victim of this technology and is revolted to have had her image exploited in this way. Drescher today praised the proposed legislation saying: "With great technology comes great responsibility. As we cheer on new advancements in the creative arts, we must never lose sight of the dark side of tech and the people it can harm. I have personally been a victim of this technology and applaud Congressman Morelle for proposing federal protection against sexualized non-consensual digital replicas and ‘deepfakes'. This bill will help curb an incredibly destructive practice that strikes at the very heart of personal privacy, safety and autonomy. Sexual abuse, whether occurring physically or digitally, should never be excused or permitted as ‘personal expression’, and it should never be tolerated. Make no mistake, deepfakes is a violation, objectification and exploitation, but it’s also counterfeit and must be made illegal and punishable by law. This bill is a powerful step to ensure that new … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3771 | All 15 Tonko Community Projects Included in Year End Funding | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | ALBANY, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) announced a slate of 15 community development and improvement projects across New York’s 20th Congressional District totaling $12,849,613 that he secured as part of the final 2023 appropriations government funding package. “The community projects in our Capital Region bring incredible promise for our communities with key investments that will drive economic growth, create good jobs and propel our Capital Region forward,” Congressman Tonko said. “For months, my team and I have been pushing to ensure these worthy projects are included in a federal spending package, and I’m delighted to announce that determined push has been successful. My heartfelt thanks to the dedicated local leaders who proposed and developed these deserving projects. I look forward to seeing how these federal dollars will unleash the untapped potential of our region and ignite our economy.” Tonko championed funding for 15 projects that will directly benefit Capital Region residents. In alphabetical order these include: $469,333 for the Business Incubator, Amsterdam, New York $540,000 for the Charlton Community Center, Charlton, New York $800,000 for the Employment Services Facility Improvement Project, Troy, New York $650,000 for the Esperanza Verde Park, Amsterdam, New York $400,000 for the Hoffman Park Community Center Improvements, Albany, New York $2,358,292 for the HOMEBASE - Combatting Social Isolation Stigma in the Mental Health Community, Saratoga Springs, New York $2,065,000 for the Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY for STEM and healthcare workforce development $500,000 for the Little Italy's Neighborhood Placemaking for Economic Development, Troy, New York $770,088 for the Maria College, Albany, NY for nursing programs, including technology and equipment $505,359 for the Matton Shipyard Preservation and Adaptive Reuse Initiative, Waterford, New York $1,500,000 for the Schenectady Community Action Program Campus Project, Schenectady, New York $1,000,000 for the Schenecta… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-leads-bipartisan-group-calling-potus-designate-kenya-combat-zone | Malliotakis Leads Bipartisan Group in Calling on POTUS to Designate Kenya A Combat Zone, Lift Taxes on New York National Guardsmen | 2022-12-19 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (NY-21) and Congresswoman Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06) led a bipartisan letter to President Biden and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin calling on the Administration to formally designate Kenya a combat zone to allow a group of New York National Guardsmen stationed in the region as part of Task Force Wolfhound to receive Combat Zone Tax Exclusions (CZTE). Task Force Wolfhound is operating in the countries of Djibouti, Somalia, and Kenya. While both Djibouti and Somalia carry the Department of Defense designation as a combat zone which qualifies military personnel assigned to these countries to CZTE, Kenya does not have this designation. This means Soldiers facing the same regional threats as their peers are not eligible to receive the federal, state, or local income tax-exempt status as other members of the task force. "For Djibouti and Somalia to be designated as combat zones, while Kenya, a nation plagued by terror attacks on behalf of the Al-Shabaab militant group is not, is placing New York’s National Guard Soldiers in harm’s way and allowing them to be taxed on the income that they receive while defending American freedom and values," the members wrote. "The U.S. Department of State fully prohibits U.S. government employees from traveling to sections of Kenya due to the level of concern for terrorist attacks. If the United States can prohibit our government employees from traveling to these regions due to the dangers associated with the area, how is this same area not recognized as a combat zone for our military personnel?" A prime example of the terrorist threat in the region is the January 5th, 2020, attack at the Cooperative Security Location in Manda Bay, Kenya. According to the Department of Defense, Al-Shabaab militants conducted an attack in which “killed one U.S. Army Soldier, Specialist Henry J. Mayfield, and two U.S. contract personnel, Bruce Triplett and Dustin Harrison. The attack also woun… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/after-one-of-the-most-productive-congresses-in-decades-and-being-elected-to-a-record-setting-5th-term-to-the-us-senate-schumer-completes-tour-of-all-62-new-york-counties-for-the-24th-time-senator-calls-this-tour-one-of-most-impactful-of-his-career-after-delivering-billions-for-ny-and-creating-thousands-of-good-paying-jobs-this-year-schumer-finishes-annual-tour-of-state-in-saratoga-county-with-118-total-visits-to-upstate-ny-and-long-island | AFTER ONE OF THE MOST PRODUCTIVE CONGRESSES IN DECADES, AND BEING ELECTED TO A RECORD SETTING 5th TERM TO THE U.S. SENATE, SCHUMER COMPLETES TOUR OF ALL 62 NEW YORK COUNTIES FOR THE 24th TIME; SENATOR... | 2022-12-19 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | During Schumer’s 1998 Senate Election, He Vowed To Visit Every Single New York County Each Year— Now After Re-Election To A Historic 5th Term And Becoming Majority Leader, The Tradition Continues This Year – As He Led One Of The Most Productive Senates In Decades, Schumer Delivers One Of The Largest Economic Development Project in U.S. History To Upstate NY, Creating Thousands of New Good Paying Jobs, And Secures Billions For Infrastructure, Lowers Prescription Drug Costs, And Passes The Largest Investment Ever To Fight Climate Change After 24 Years, Schumer Continues To Honor His Pledge And Says He Has No Plans Of Slowing Down On the heels of being re-elected to a historic 5th term, and while leading one of the most productive Senates in decades, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today completed his 24th consecutive tour of all 62 New York counties — his second while also serving as Majority Leader. Schumer was the first New York public official to visit every single county in New York, a tradition he has continued each year he has been in office. Over the course of the year, Schumer made 118 county visits to Upstate New York and Long Island. He visited counties in the Capital Region 19 times; Western New York 12 times; Central New York 18 times; Rochester-Finger Lakes 15 times; the Southern Tier 13 times; the Hudson Valley 16 times; the North Country 7 times; and Long Island 18 times. “When I made the promise to visit every county in New York every year after my first election, never in my wildest dreams did I imagine doing it as Majority Leader, or that I would be doing so while simultaneously passing some of the most important legislation in generations: from the largest investment ever in fighting climate change, to lowering the cost of prescription drugs, to bringing manufacturing jobs back from overseas to Upstate New York. Although I’ve gained the title of Majority Leader, my proudest title will always remain, New York’s senator and more importantly ‘New Yorker,’” said Majority Leader Schumer. “Now, at the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-and-markey-urge-additional-money-for-7-billion-fund-they-created | Meng and Markey Urge Additional Money for $7 Billion Fund They Created Last Year that Helps More Students Access the Internet; Program Has Provided Millions to Schools and Libraries in Queens and NYC | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) today called on House and Senate leaders to provide another $1 billion for the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF), the $7.1 billion dollar program the two lawmakers helped create last year that connects more students to the internet. The money, which pays for devices and broadband services, helps students who have had no internet access get online, and schools and libraries in Queens and New York City have received millions from the program. "I am proud to have helped create the Emergency Connectivity Fund which has greatly benefited schools and libraries here in Queens and New York City including funds for the Queens Public Library," said Meng. "The money has helped local students connect to the internet after many lacked an internet connection, and it has done so as our borough and city have recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, during which we saw how crucial internet access is for our kids' schoolwork. But we need more funding to keep the program going, and I urge congressional leaders to ensure that additional funds are allocated." Meng and Markey made their request for the increased funding in a letter they sent to the House Speaker, House Minority Leader and the Senate Majority and Minority Leaders, asking that the money be included in an upcoming spending bill that funds the federal government. This additional funding would be sufficient for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to fund every valid application it received in the most recent application window. In May, the FCC announced that it had received more than $2.8 billion in requests for ECF funds in the most recent application window – far more than the estimated $1.5 billion in remaining funds. "Without congressional action, we may stumble over this digital cliff with devastating consequences," Meng and Markey wrote in their letter. "Kids who relied on ECF-provided laptops and hotspots to complete their homework could suddenly find themselves in the dark, ret… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-named-ranking-member-committee-house-administration | CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE NAMED RANKING MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Joseph D. Morelle | M001206 | morelle.house.gov | morelle | https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Joe Morelle has been nominated by incoming Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to serve as Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration for the 118th Congress. A Ranking Member is the most senior member of a Congressional committee from the minority party. “Congressman Joe Morelle is a leader in our Caucus who is deeply respected by Members on both sides of the aisle for his ability to bring people together to get things done,” said incoming Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. “His reputation as a problem solver and fighter for our Democratic values dates back to his service as Majority Leader in the New York State Assembly. In Congress, Joe has been a champion for Upstate New York and has worked relentlessly to lower costs for working families. He brings a depth of experience to this critical role as a result of his dedicated service on the Rules, Budget and Appropriations Committees. “I am humbled and honored by the confidence Leader Jeffries has placed in me,” said Congressman Morelle. “I want to recognize and thank outgoing House Administration Chairperson Zoe Lofgren for her longstanding service, leadership, and passionate advocacy. I look forward to the work ahead and the opportunity to partner with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to protect our democracy and build a stronger future for every American.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/with-chinese-chip-companies-threatening-national-security-and-jobs-schumer-announces-president-has-heeded-his-call-and-will-add-ymtc_one-of-chinas-leading-chip-makers--to-a-trade-blacklist-administration-action-will-strengthen-national-security-and-protect-the-domestic-chip-industry- | WITH CHINESE CHIP COMPANIES THREATENING NATIONAL SECURITY AND JOBS, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT HAS HEEDED HIS CALL AND WILL ADD YMTC – ONE OF CHINA’S LEADING CHIP MAKERS – TO A TRADE BLACKLIST;... | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | With Upstate NY Growing As a Global Hub For The Microchip Industry, Thanks To Schumer’s Historic CHIPS And Science Law, Feds Just Delivered A New Protection To Limit Chinese Growth In The Semiconductor Industry And Help Ensure More Microchips Are Made In Places Like Upstate NY, Not China For Months, Schumer Highlighted How China’s YMTC Posed An Immediate Threat To Our National Security; Now They Are Added To Ban List Along With Other Chinese Communist Party-Backed Companies Schumer: Today’s Action Will Protect Our National Security And Our Domestic Chip Manufacturers To Help Make The Future In Places Like Syracuse, Not Shanghai On the heels of his all-out push started in Albany and Syracuse to limit Chinese chip companies in U.S. supply chains, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced, that after months of advocacy, the Biden administration has added Chinese memory chipmaker Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) and dozens of other Chinese companies to a trade blacklist, restricting U.S. exports of advanced U.S. technology that could be used by these companies to advance the Chinese Communist Party’s military and economic agenda. This builds on Schumer successfully securing the inclusion of his bipartisan amendment last week to prohibit the U.S. government’s use of chips made in China, including by YMTC, in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. Schumer said that today’s action, combined with his amendment, will help limit the prevalence of Chinese-made chips in U.S. supply chains, strengthening national security, keeping New Yorkers’ data safe, and boosting demand for more domestically made microchips, including from places like Upstate New York. “By adding China’s YMTC to the trade blacklist, the Biden administration is taking a much-needed action to protect national security and send a clear signal that the future of technology should be made in America in places like Syracuse not Shanghai, in the Capital Region not China. I’ve long sounded the alarm on the g… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-adriano-espaillat-introduces-earth-bill | Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces The Earth Bill | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Adriano Espaillat | E000297 | espaillat.house.gov | espaillat | https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced The Earth Bill, legislation that aims to bolster America’s transition to renewable energy practices and address the inequitable impact that extreme weather events linked to climate change have on vulnerable communities around our nation. Recent studies show that people of color, women, children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, low-income persons, and individuals with underlying health conditions, face even greater health risks due to climate change. In addition, the National Centers for Environmental Information found that in 2021, there were 20 climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United States. If inaction continues, the United States and the world will begin to see even more devastating effects such as food insecurity, drought, poverty, and displacement. “Greenhouse gas concentrations are at their highest levels in two million years and the decade from 2010-2019 was the warmest decade on record, according to the United Nations,” said Rep. Espaillat. “Communities of color are disproportionately impacted at much higher rates by this warming although they are the least responsible for contributing factors. We stand to lose the most if we fail to address climate change in ways that present real comprehensive solutions. My bill addresses these impacts and works to avoid mounting loss of life, biodiversity, and infrastructure. We must take ambitious, accelerated action to adapt to climate change, while also making rapid, deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. Congress must step in to enact bold legislation that effectively addresses the climate crisis we face, because the changes we make today will have resounding benefits here at home and around the world.” Espaillat’s Earth Bill: 1. Mandates 100 percent renewable electricity production by 2030; 2. Amends the Clean Air Act to mandate 100 percent zero emission motor vehicle production; 3. Establishes 100 percent regenerative agricultural … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-and-casten-introduce-bill-to-expand-access-to-menstrual-products | Meng and Casten Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Menstrual Products | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) and Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) introduced the Period PROUD (Providing Resources to Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2022 to expand accessibility to menstrual products for those with limited access. Menstrual products are often considered a luxury, with the cost averaging $13.25 a month, forcing many women to make difficult decisions such as choosing between sanitary pads or food. The Period PROUD Act would provide funding through the Social Services Block Grant program to remove cost barriers to menstrual products and educate school officials on how to best communicate with students in need of these products. "Menstrual products are a health care right and a human right and no one should have to choose between buying food or buying basic needs like menstrual products. That is why I have led the fight in Congress to combat period poverty and ensure women and girls have safe and affordable access to menstrual products through my Menstrual Equity for All Act," said Congresswoman Grace Meng. "Period products are often classified as luxury products making them more expensive and often inaccessible to low-income individuals. The Period PROUD Act would provide funding to help remove cost barriers to menstrual products and I am proud to partner with Congressman Casten in the fight to end period poverty." "No one should be forced to choose between paying their bills or buying menstrual products," said Rep. Casten. "The Period PROUD Act removes that cost-barrier for the 22 million women living in poverty and ensures that a period will never have to prevent someone from going to school or showing up to work. Menstruation is a natural process and the products it requires should be freely accessible." "Menstruation products should be free for everyone regardless of status, income, or religion. The Period PROUD Act of 2022 is essential to making this a reality in the United States," said Christian Nunes, President of the National Organization for Women.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-introduces-legislation-support-dairy-farmers-lower | CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT DAIRY FARMERS, LOWER MILK PRICES FOR FAMILIES | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Joseph D. Morelle | M001206 | morelle.house.gov | morelle | https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to restore stability to the dairy sector and lower the cost of milk for everyday families. The Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act will allow the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and dairy producers to consider proposals to adjust the federal milk pricing system, in turn reducing costs at the grocery store for consumers. “We’re all feeling the effects of high prices, and volatility in the dairy market means uncertainty at the supermarket,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “I’m proud to introduce this legislation that will result in lower milk prices at the grocery store, easing the financial burden on families at a time when they need it most. New York State has a proud history of dairy production, and my bill will help continue that legacy for farmers struggling under the current pricing system while supporting everyday consumers." New York is the fourth largest dairy producing state, and the complicated structure of their pricing system along with increased competition from plant-based products is leaving our dairy farmers without adequate pay. This has resulted in the loss of almost 40,000 dairy herds since 2003 and increased costs for consumers. The Dairy Pricing Opportunity act corrects this by requiring the USDA to hold public hearings and receive input from dairy producers on how best to repair the faulty pre-pandemic federal pricing policies and lower the price of milk. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/vel-zquez-remarks-puerto-rico-status-act | Velázquez Remarks on the Puerto Rico Status Act | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Nydia M. Velázquez | V000081 | velazquez.house.gov | velazquez | https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | "Madame Speaker I rise today in support of H.R. 8393 ‘The Puerto Rico Status Act.' "For 124 years Puerto Rico, the nation where I was born and raised, has been a colony of the United States. "Invaded by the United States during the 1898 Spanish American War, Puerto Rico has remained in a state of colonial limbo that flies in the face of the anticolonial values upon which the American Republic was founded. "Congress's unlimited plenary powers over Puerto Rico are reminiscent of the monarchical powers enjoyed by King George III against which the founders of the American Republic so bravely fought. "If Hamilton and Madison were alive today, they would be shocked to see how the anticolonial Constitution they drafted in 1787 is currently used to legitimize colonialism in Puerto Rico over three hundred year later. Advocating now for the continuation of the status quo on the island is the height of hypocrisy. Colonialism has destroyed the Puerto Rican economy. Colonialism has divided the Puerto Rican people. Colonialism has eaten away our people's sense of dignity and self-worth. "Colonialism has made the people of Puerto Rico both psychologically and economically dependent on the United States. Colonialism is not only humiliating for Puerto Rico, but it is an embarrassment to the United States. The United States that holds itself out as a leader of the free world that stands up to imperialist tyrants abroad while keeping colonies in the Caribbean and the Pacific. "Puerto Rico's colonial crisis is not a simple domestic issue, as some erroneously believe. Make no mistake- this is an international issue that directly affects America's standing and image around the world, which is why this double talk must come to end. "The time has come to fully decolonize Puerto Rico.100 years after the US Supreme Court's decision in Balzac –the last "Insular Case" – and 70 years after the ratification of the territorial constitution of 1952. History calls upon us to put politics aside and do right by the people of Puerto Rico. "… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-condemns-purdue-university-northwest-chancellor-s-racism-toward | Meng Condemns Purdue University Northwest Chancellor’s Racism Toward Asians | 2022-12-14 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), Vice Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, issued the following statement condemning the racist, insensitive, and offensive imitation made by Purdue University Northwest Chancellor, Thomas L. Keon. "Honestly, I don't know what is more hurtful. The fact that Chancellor Keon thought his joke was funny, or that many in the audience laughed. Over the past few years, we have seen the evidence of harm that these stereotypical tropes and racist caricatures, even in so-called jest, can perpetuate among our communities. The comments made by Keon were offensive and dangerous," said Congresswoman Meng. "His racist imitation no doubt caused pain to the student body and faculty at Purdue University Northwest and so many more. We have to continue to call out instances like these so that they never become the norm in our schools, neighborhoods and nation." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/espaillat-jayapal-schakowsky-panetta-introduce-working-immigrant-safety-and | Espaillat, Jayapal, Schakowsky, Panetta Introduce the Working for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment (WISE) Act | 2022-12-13 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Adriano Espaillat | E000297 | espaillat.house.gov | espaillat | https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC --U.S. Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) introduced the Working for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment (WISE) Act to protect immigrant survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and gender-based violence. The bill would ensure that immigrants have access to protections intended by the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the Trafficking Victim Protection Act (TVPA), and other federal and state laws. The bill would also move to ensure survivors pursuing relief are not detained or deported before their applications are fully adjudicated. "Immigrant victims of domestic violence, trafficking, and gender-based assaults deserve protections regardless of their immigration status,” said Congressman Adriano Espaillat. “Immigrant survivors are less likely to report a crime in fear of detention and deportation, which makes them even more vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. These crimes are dehumanizing and reprehensible. We must do what it takes to ensure protections are in place and victims feel empowered to seek assistance. I am proud to join my colleagues in this effort to reaffirm our commitment to victims of violence when they need our help the most.” “Protections for survivors of crime goes beyond immigration—this is about the safety and well-being of communities and families across the country. Survivors of gender-based violence, child abuse, human trafficking, and crime must be able to come forward without fear to seek safety and we must provide them with the necessary support to leave abusive situations. With this bill, we are reiterating our commitment to protect immigrant survivors, to empower them to seek help, and to ensure their safety is not tied up with their ability to stay in this country,” said Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. “Immigrant women faced with domestic violence make up one of the most vulnerable populations in this country. These women should not feel forced to stay in violent, l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-urges-postal-service-to-do-more-to-combat-mail-theft-in-queens | Meng Urges Postal Service To Do More To Combat Mail Theft in Queens | 2022-12-13 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) urged the United States Postal Service (USPS) to do more to combat the theft of mail from green relay boxes in Queens. In July, Meng wroteto the district manager who oversees postal operations in Queens calling for the Postal Service to address the problem. Although some changes were recently made, the Congresswoman wants to see them expanded, and in a follow-up letter to District Manager Frank Calabrese, called for additional steps be taken. They include: Reducing the amount of time that mail is left in relay boxes to lower the chances of thieves stealing the envelopes inside; Installing more locks on relay boxes including all that are located in Meng's congressional district; and Notifying the public – specifically those impacted – when mail in relay boxes has been stolen. "Unfortunately, mail theft has been a growing problem in my district over the past year," said Congresswoman Meng. "Constituents need to know that their mail, property and information is safe, and that is why the security of these relay boxes is so important. I'm glad that improvements were made for Queens residents following the letter I sent earlier this year. However, these upgrades must be expanded to help stop this continued theft of mail. I look forward to working with USPS to help make sure that borough residents no longer worry about their mail's security." Meng's letter also highlights that mail theft has drastic consequences for letter carriers who deliver our mail. Letter carriers are frequently targeted, sometimes violently, by mail thieves, and this wave of thefts from relay boxes threatens their physical safety as well as the crucial service they provide to the public. "Combatting this crime not only protects the public's interests but protects the brave letter carriers who are on the frontline of this crisis, and I thank Congresswoman Meng for taking the lead on tackling this issue," said Tony Paolillo, President of the National Association of Letter Carriers Flus… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/majority-leader-schumer-floor-remarks-on-the-syracuse-mens-soccer-team-historic-victory-in-the-ncaa-championship- | MAJORITY LEADER SCHUMER FLOOR REMARKS ON THE SYRACUSE MEN’S SOCCER TEAM HISTORIC VICTORY IN THE NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP | 2022-12-13 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.– Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to congratulate the Syracuse men’s soccer team for winning the NCAA College Cup national championship. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Before I begin, I just want to extend a massive – massive -congratulations to the Syracuse Orange men’s soccer team for winning the NCAA College Cup national championship last night in a heart stopping 7-6 victory, after penalty kicks. A big congrats to Coach McIntyre, all the amazing players, and the staff, on a phenomenal accomplishment, the first in Syracuse history. Go Orange! ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-statement-on-the-university-of-rochesters-laser-lab-contributions-in-groundbreaking-fusion-energy-breakthrough | SCHUMER STATEMENT ON THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER’S LASER LAB CONTRIBUTIONS IN GROUNDBREAKING FUSION ENERGY BREAKTHROUGH | 2022-12-13 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | For The First Time Scientists- Supported By UR’s Laser Lab- Have Produced A Fusion Reaction That Creates A Net Energy Gain — A Major Milestone In The Quest To Create Zero-Carbon Power Through Nuclear Fusion And Fight Climate Change; The Laser Shot Which Resulted In Ignition Was Developed With Rochester Trained LLE Scientists In 2018 UR’s Laser Lab Was At Risk Of Closing, But Schumer Fought Non-Stop To Increase Federal Support To Keep The Lab Open- Now Thanks To Schumer’s Efforts Rochester Scientists Have Helped Achieve One Of The Biggest Clean Energy Innovations In Decades Schumer: Major Discovery Brings Focus To Rochester Laser Lab As World Leader In Clean Energy Research Washington, D.C. – After fighting for years to save the University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) and increase funding to the facility, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced for the first time that scientists supported by Rochester’s LLE have produced a nuclear fusion reaction with a net energy gain- a major milestone in fight against climate change and creating cheap, clean power: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer said, “The University of Rochester’s Lab for Laser Energetics (LLE), fueled by its 400 Rochester workers, is a key partner in our nation’s Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) program that today produced this breakthrough at Lawrence Livermore National Labs and is a powerhouse in our nation’s long-sought pursuit to create a new unlimited source of clean energy from fusion. This astonishing scientific advance puts us on the precipice of a future no longer reliant on fossil fuels but instead powered by new clean fusion energy which is why I fought and ultimately succeeded four years ago in reversing a plan that would have then closed the Rochester Laser Lab for good. Instead I secured record funding to expand their work because making this future clean energy world a reality will require our physicists, innova… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/with-respiratory-viruses-skyrocketing-in-north-country-children-schumer-will-call-on-feds-to-launch-nationwide-action-plan-to-help-overwhelmed-upstate-hospitals-with-over-300-rsv-cases-in-st-lawrence-health-system-and-hundreds-more-across-north-country-schumer-will-call-on-feds-to-help-protect-ny-children-keep-our-hospitals-prepared-and-combat-rsv-before-its-too-late- | WITH RESPIRATORY VIRUSES SKYROCKETING IN NORTH COUNTRY CHILDREN, SCHUMER WILL CALL ON FEDS TO LAUNCH NATIONWIDE ACTION PLAN TO HELP OVERWHELMED UPSTATE HOSPITALS; WITH OVER 300 RSV CASES IN ST.... | 2022-12-10 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV), Has Reached Unprecedented Levels In Hospitals Nationwide At Nearly 7x The Weekly Rate Pre-Covid According To The CDC, Last Month Nearly 6/7 Pediatric Emergency Patients in Watertown’s Samaritan Medical Center Had RSV RSV Can Be Serious For Young Children And The Elderly – Just Last Week, Canton Central School Had Nearly 15% Of Students Out With Mostly Respiratory Viruses – In This Season Alone, St. Lawrence Health System Has Had Well Over 300 RSV Cases – With Flu Sky Rocketing As Well Senator Says Feds Need A Comprehensive Plan To Address RSV and Be Ready to Send in Federal Support the Moment It’s Needed Schumer: RSV Is On The Rise, And Feds Need To Step Up To Help Upstate Hospitals Standing in Lewis County as Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) and other respiratory illnesses surge in children across the North Country, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer launched a major new push to increase federal support for Upstate hospitals strained by the dramatic increase in RSV cases. Flanked by frontline doctors, Schumer explained that this is the busiest RSV and flu season that Upstate hospitals like Lewis County General Hospital and the St. Lawrence Health System has ever seen, with nearly 300 RSV cases just last month alone in St. Lawrence’s hospitals and nearly 80% of the patients this season being children, Lewis County is averaging 70 cases a month contributing to an overwhelmed regionally health system. Schumer said the spiking levels of RSV with growing flu rates warrants immediately federal action, and called for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be ready to act at a moment’s notice to provide whatever support upstate hospitals need. Schumer reported that the federal government has unique authority to help, with the power to support temporary structures, surge staffing if there are not enough pediatricians available, moving patients across states lines, credentialing out of state providers, enhancing the use of telehealt… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/caucus-on-black-women-and-girls-statement-on-brittney-griners-release/ | CAUCUS ON BLACK WOMEN AND GIRLS STATEMENT ON BRITTNEY GRINER’S RELEASE | 2022-12-09 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | The co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls issued the following statement on the release of Brittney Griner: “After months of continued efforts, we are pleased to hear about the release of wrongfully detained Brittney Griner. We are relieved that Brittney Griner will finally return home and reunite with her family and those who love her. “Throughout Griner’s wrongful detainment, the Caucus on Black Women and Girls has advocated in support of her release and spoken out against the unjust treatment Griner faced. “We are grateful to those who kept fighting for her release and advocating on her behalf. We applaud the Biden administration for the tireless effort to secure Brittney Griner’s safe release. Brittney Griner is a picture of strength and grace in the face of immense cruelty. “As this difficult chapter in Brittney’s life ends and her horizons hold nothing but brighter tomorrows, let us continue our fight to secure the safety and dignity of Black women and girls at home and abroad.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-and-schumer-hail-house-passage-of-meng-measure-to-spend-nearly-0 | Meng And Schumer Hail House Passage Of Meng Measure To Spend Nearly $120 Million To Address Flooding In Queens | 2022-12-09 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) applauded the House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7776) which includes Meng's legislation that seeks to address flooding in Queens. Meng's measure, which is part of the Water Resources and Development Act reauthorization, would authorize the Army Corps of Engineers to spend nearly $120 million to work with the City of New York in upgrading environmental infrastructure in the borough. These include projects to help improve water and wastewater infrastructure, storm water management and combined sewer overflows. "As we have recently seen, storms and heavy rain have caused serious flooding and sewer overflows throughout Queens, resulting in damage to homes and other property," said Congresswoman Meng. "That is why fighting for federal resources to help combat the problem has been a top priority of mine. Queens felt the brunt of Hurricane Ida last year and had to deal with more flooding caused by storms this year. Constituents shouldn't have to worry if their homes, cars and streets will flood every time rain is forecasted, and the House's passage of my legislation gets us one step closer to remedying the problem." "Hurricane Ida devastated communities across New York, and Queens in particular suffered immense damage to its roads, businesses and homes, and lives were tragically lost," said Senator Schumer. "I visited Queens after the storm with Representative Meng and we worked together to deliver this valuable federal support to improve flood protection and upgrade our water and sewer systems." "As climate change advances and we combat one of our greatest threats, New Yorkers are facing dangerous flooding and extreme rainfall events with more and more frequency," said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. "Representative Meng has fought tirelessly on behalf of Queens, and the passage of this legislation brings us one step closer to ensuring the Queens communities hit hardest by flooding h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-hails-house-passage-of-her-bill-to-ensure-women-and-girls-in | Meng Hails House Passage Of Her Bill To Ensure Women And Girls In Refugee Camps Have Access To Bathrooms Without Fear Of Violence | 2022-12-09 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, applauded the House passage of her bipartisan Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act as part of the fiscal year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is Congress' annual defense spending bill. Meng's legislation would ensure that women and girls in refugee camps are able to access bathrooms without fear of violence. While many hope to find safety in temporary refugee camps, violence and insecurity often follow. Women and girls are at higher risk of experiencing sexual assault and violence if they do not have separate and properly lit bathrooms. Meng's bill would remedy this problem by ensuring recipients of U.S. aid provide safe and secure access to sanitation facilities. "I am thrilled to see this legislation pass the House as part of our annual defense spending bill. It addresses a critical issue: the safety of women and girls in refugee camps," said Congresswoman Meng. "Women, girls, and other vulnerable populations must feel safe accessing the most basic of amenities while experiencing displacement in refugee camps. I am proud that this bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in the House of Representatives, and I look forward to seeing it signed into law after it clears the Senate." "Refugees are among the most vulnerable populations in the world, especially women and girls. I'm thrilled that this commonsense measure to ensure women and girls have safe accommodations while using sanitation facilities at refugee camps will become law as part of the NDAA, said Congressman Lee Zeldin, who joined Meng in introducing the bill. "I'm grateful to Congresswoman Meng for her tireless efforts to pass this important bipartisan initiative." "Refugees International applauds the inclusion of the Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act into the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023," said Ann Hollingsworth, the Senior Director of Government … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/standing-in-putnam-after-hundreds-of-dangerous-accidents-at-metro-north-crossings-schumer-blows-the-whistle-on-unsafe-rail-crossings-across-the-hudson-valley-and-launches-new-two-track-plan-to-make-metro-north-safer-for-hudson-valley-commuters-and-local-communities- | STANDING IN PUTNAM, AFTER HUNDREDS OF DANGEROUS ACCIDENTS AT METRO-NORTH CROSSINGS, SCHUMER BLOWS THE WHISTLE ON UNSAFE RAIL CROSSINGS ACROSS THE HUDSON VALLEY AND LAUNCHES NEW TWO-TRACK PLAN TO MAKE... | 2022-12-09 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | With Metro-North Ridership Reaching Post-Pandemic Highs–4.8 Million Last Month–Schumer Says Feds Need To Step Up To Boost Rail Safety For Commuters and Drivers After Horrific 2015 Valhalla Train Crash That Killed Six People, Schumer Pushed For Major Train Safety Increases–Now He Wants Feds To Get All Aboard To Help Improve Life-Saving Measures For Train Crossings Critical To Putnam, Dutchess, Westchester And Hudson Valley Residents Schumer: Feds Must Fast Track Hudson Valley Rail-Safety Improvements Standing with community leaders, ACRE union members, train safety advocates, and local officials at one of five soon-to-be upgraded Metro-North highway-grade crossings in Garrison, New York, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today launched his two-track plan to make the Hudson Valley safer for commuters, drivers, pedestrians, first responders, and railroad employees. Schumer explained that Metro-North Crossings across the Hudson Valley have been notorious sites for hundreds car accidents – with local officials saying many near accidents constantly going unreported. Now, with the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) passed, which includes over $9 billion in federal rail safety funding, Schumer said that it is a unique moment to finally get long overdue investments Hudson Valley communities have sought back on track. “We will never forget the tragedies in Valhalla and Spuyten Duyvil, and need to do more – and to do it faster – to achieve better rail safety for Hudson Valley commuters, rail workers, pedestrians and drivers. I have already secured $4 million to upgrade five Metro-North grade crossings in Dutchess and Putnam counties, but we can’t let progress idle, which is why I am calling on the feds to get all aboard with my two-track plan to increase rail safety funding and fast track long overdue projects to keep commuters, workers and residents safe,” said Senator Schumer. “My plan would invest over $100 million to put in place common sense and widely desired measures for Hudson V… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/congresswoman-clarke-issues-statement-on-the-passage-of-the-respect-for-marriage-act/ | CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE PASSAGE OF THE RESPECT FOR MARRIAGE ACT | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: e: clarke.comms@mail.house.gov c: 347.387.5123 Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act: “The Respect for Marriage Act has passed, and history is made! This pivotal legislation preserves more than the right for gay and interracial couples to marry, but sends a powerful and resounding message that discrimination is unwelcome in our modern society. Today is a step forward for justice and a reminder that we must and will always stand up for what is right and stand against what is wrong – no matter any bulwarks or bigots blocking the way. Allow me to send my heartfelt congratulations to the LGBTQ+ community, and to all those whose love is protected by today’s progress. I understand how many of you have fought tirelessly and fearlessly for this moment. The passage of the Respect for Marriage Act is a testament to the power of your determination and will, and it is a victory that you should relish. As we celebrate this momentous occasion and take pride in what it represents, let us also acknowledge the work that lies ahead. Our pursuit of a world where love and equality are the norm, and where no one has to fear discrimination, persecution, or bigotry must persist. Because let me be clear: this bill was necessitated only by the threat of partisan agitators and a hostile, activist Supreme Court working in unison to regress our nation and our communities. Today, they have failed. Today, marriage equality is the law of the land. And I will always rise to ensure it stays that way,” said Congresswoman Clarke. ### Yvette D. Clarke has been in Congress since 2007. She represents New York’s Ninth Congressional District, which includes Central and South Brooklyn. Clarke is a Senior Member of both the House Energy and Commerce Committee and House Committee on Homeland Security, where she serves as Chair of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and In… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/espaillat-garc%C3%ADa-correa-statement-sinema-tillis-compromise | Espaillat, García, Correa Statement on the Sinema-Tillis Compromise | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Adriano Espaillat | E000297 | espaillat.house.gov | espaillat | https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Jesús G. "Chuy" García (IL-04), and Jose Luis Correa (CA-46) released the following statement regarding the Sinema-Tillis framework. “We appreciate the ongoing Senate negotiations and recognition to act on the behalf of the nearly 2 million who are DACA recipients or migrants eligible for the program counting on us to ensure protections for Dreamers,” said the members. “It’s time for Congress to stop playing political games and move forward with meaningful and common sense immigration reform. We are deeply troubled by the Sinema-Tillis framework’s continued assault on asylum seekers. “Our nation has the moral and legal obligation to guarantee the right to seek asylum to individuals who arrive at our borders. The proposed plan would reinstate the Title 42 expulsion policy while significantly increasing funding for border security. It bolsters a deal to further militarize the border and lacks necessary accountability measures that comprehensive immigration reform would have delivered. In addition to border security funding, the Sinema-Tillis framework would also further expand the use of detention centers, which remain rife with abuse. It would lead to longer jail periods and extended time with limited access to legal counsel or due process. This inhumane proposal would also bar TPS recipients from receiving green cards. Finally, the current proposal creates a lifetime bar for individuals and their families to receive any immigration benefit, including asylum, and harsh sanctions for individuals who fail to appear in court regardless of their fear of persecution. “We cannot at this time, in good conscience, support the current framework.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-votes-yes-ndaa-strengthen-us-national-security | Garbarino Votes YES on NDAA To Strengthen U.S. National Security | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) voted in favor of the House of Representatives’ annual defense authorization bill which would authorize $857 billion for national defense. The Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes a 4.6% pay increase for servicemembers, strengthens the national security posture of the United States, and puts an end to the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccinate mandate for military personnel. The FY23 NDAA also includes the text of two pieces of legislation introduced by Rep. Garbarino. The Cybersecurity Grants for Schools Act: Sponsored by Rep. Garbarino, this bill would allow CISA to award grants or other financial assistance for cybersecurity and infrastructure security education and training programs at the elementary and secondary education levels in order to close the cybersecurity workforce gap. The Securing America’s Borders Against Fentanyl Act: Co-led by Rep. Garbarino, this bill would require DHS to focus on developing new technological solutions to target and detect illicit fentanyl at U.S. borders and ports of entry in order to address the national fentanyl crisis. “It has never been more imperative that we strengthen our national defense and ensure that our military is strong and prepared in the face of rising threats,” said Rep. Garbarino. I was proud to vote in favor of this critical bill and am pleased to have had several of my priorities incorporated in the final text, including those to improve our cyber preparedness and take on drug trafficking at the border.” Additional Key Provisions in the NDAA: Authorizes a 4.6% pay increase for servicemembers Repeals DOD’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate on servicemembers Establishes the DOD Cyber and Digital Service Academy as a scholarship-for-service program partnered with U.S. universities and colleges Rejects Biden’s misguided plan to shrink the size of the Navy and slash critical weapons systems needed to deter China and Russia Restricts the purchase of goods and m… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-and-carter-celebrate-inclusion-of-end-wildlife-trafficking-act-in | Meng and Carter Celebrate Inclusion of End Wildlife Trafficking Act in NDAA | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Buddy Carter (R-GA) applauded the inclusion of their bipartisan legislation to combat international wildlife trafficking and to strengthen interagency efforts to tackle the issue in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which passed the House of Representatives today. U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Rob Portman (R-OH) led the companion bill in the Senate. Wildlife poaching and trafficking remains a serious transnational crime that threatens the conservation of vulnerable wildlife, security, and economic opportunity. It has also been linked to other organized criminal activities, including trafficking in narcotics, weapons, and people. The Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt (END) Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act (H.R. 5996) would reauthorize legislation that was signed into law in 2016 and expand the responsibilities of the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking. "I am thrilled that our END Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization Act has passed the House as part of the annual defense funding bill," said Rep. Meng, Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations. "The trafficking of wildlife is a cruel and dangerous practice that has the potential to cause catastrophic economic damage and can lead to the spread of disease. This interagency solution will help combat the issue on a global scale, and I am proud to help champion this effort." "From drug deals to human trafficking, the internet is a new front to fight some of the worst crimes we know," said Rep. Carter. "By reauthorizing the END Wildlife Trafficking Act, we will be better positioned to stop these bad actors and combat wildlife trafficking not just in the US, but globally. I'm proud to cosponsor this bill and take a firm step towards ending this heinous crime for good." "The Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking has done outstanding work, but the threats posed by wildlife poaching and trafficking are constantly evolv… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-legislation-to-help-korean-american-families-reunite-with-loved | Meng Legislation to Help Korean American Families Reunite With Loved Ones in North Korea Passed by House | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, that seeks to help Korean American families reunite with loved ones in North Korea. The Divided Families Reunification Act (H.R. 826) would require the U.S. Secretary of State—or a designee of the Secretary—to consult with South Korean officials on potential family reunion opportunities for American families and their relatives in North Korea. It would also require the State Department to consult bi-annually with representatives of Americans with family members in North Korea about its efforts to support family reunions, and to report to Congress on opportunities to utilize video conference technology to encourage virtual reunions. Meng's bill passed the House as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which is the annual defense spending legislation, and includes numerous foreign policy priorities. The measure now heads to the Senate. Thousands of Korean Americans have been separated from their relatives in North Korea since the Korean War. Since 2000, South Korea and North Korea have held over 20 family reunions; however, there has not been an official channel for Korean Americans to be included. Meng noted that time is not on the side of many Korean Americans with relatives in North Korea as many are currently in their 70s, 80s, and 90s. "My heart continues to ache for the thousands of Korean Americans who continue to be separated from their loved ones," said Congresswoman Meng. "For decades, they have been desperately hoping to be reunified with family members, and continue to do so. Helping to end this long and painful ordeal so that they can see their loved ones again has been a top priority of mine. I thank all who have supported this critical legislation, and look forward to it passing into law soon." "Although the hostilities of the Korean War ended nearly seventy years ago, many Korean … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-acts-protect-marriage-equality | CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ACTS TO PROTECT MARRIAGE EQUALITY | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Joseph D. Morelle | M001206 | morelle.house.gov | morelle | https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to safeguard the future of marriage equality across America. The Respect for Marriage Act ensures the right of all couples to marry whomever they love, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation, is enshrined in federal law and protected against any future attacks by the United States Supreme Court. “As a country, we have made extraordinary strides in the fight to support and empower our LGBTQ+ community—and we won’t be forced backwards by those who seek to dismantle our progress,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “It’s shameful that the Supreme Court continues to attack the fundamental rights we hold dear. I’m proud that today, we took decisive action to protect marriage equality and make clear that love is love. I look forward to seeing the President swiftly sign this bill into law.” While marriage equality currently remains a constitutional right, the Supreme Court has demonstrated in their reprehensible decision to overturn Roe v Wade their willingness to reverse years of historical precedent. Justice Thomas's concurrence went so far as to specifically call out other fundamental rights, including the right to marriage equality, as targets for future reversals. By passing the Respect for Marriage Act, Congress has taken preventative steps to protect marriage equality, regardless of any future decisions by the Supreme Court. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-acts-support-our-armed-forces-and-military-families | CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ACTS TO SUPPORT OUR ARMED FORCES AND MILITARY FAMILIES | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Joseph D. Morelle | M001206 | morelle.house.gov | morelle | https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 and deliver critical investments in our Armed Forces and their families. Congressman Morelle helped craft this legislation during his service on the House Armed Services Committee. “This year's NDAA fulfills our nation's responsibility to provide the tools our military needs to address national security threats while modernizing policies to better support the men and women of our Armed Forces,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “I’m proud to have helped create this important legislation to bolster our ability to compete with countries like China, ensure we are prepared to protect global security and peace, and make critical investments in our servicemembers and their families.” The bipartisan NDAA takes steps to support our military and ensure they have the tools and resources necessary to protect American families. Highlights of this year’s legislation include: Investing in Servicemembers: Strengthens military justice reforms for survivors of sexual assault by placing investigations outside of the immediate chain of command; Funds a 4.6 percent increase in military basic pay for servicemembers; Adds funds to allow the Department of Defense (DoD) to increase servicemember housing allowance by 2 percent; Combats food insecurity among military families by increasing the eligibility threshold for the Basic Needs Allowance (BNA) to 150 percent of the federal poverty line; Bolsters funding to help address the childcare challenges faced by military families. Strengthening America’s global competitiveness with China: Increases basic research funding by 22.8 percent, strengthening the pipeline of future innovation for the DoD. Supporting our Allies: Provides $800 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative to give support and assistance to the Ukrainian Armed Forces; Allocates more than $11 billion to support the Pacific Deterrence Initiative and over $6 billion to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3766 | Tonko Votes to Enshrine Marriage Equality | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted with the House today to send the Respect for Marriage Act to President Biden’s desk. This landmark legislation takes several key steps to defend marriage equality, including upholding couples’ right to equal protection under federal law and requiring states to recognize valid out-of-state marriages. “Today is a victory for human rights and for American couples and families everywhere,” Congressman Tonko said. “With extremists increasingly threatening civil liberties, we took action to honor the dignity and equality of every American. The Respect for Marriage Act is a momentous step forward—sending a clear signal that hate and bigotry have no place in America. There is more work ahead to uphold our fundamental freedoms, but I am proud to have voted to enshrine one critical freedom and ensure that the federal government never stands in the way of marrying the person you love.” Tonko voted earlier this year to pass this legislation, which has since been amended and advanced by the Senate last week. The Respect for Marriage Act will take several steps to protect the inviolability of same-sex and interracial marriages: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/after-launching-push-in-upstate-ny-schumer-announces-his-legislation-to-limit-chinese-made-semiconductor-chips-in-us-govt-supply-chains-has-been-included-in-must-pass-defense-bill-schumer-says-new-provisions-will-strengthen-national-security-protect-new-yorkers-data-and-boost-the-us-chip-industry-including-in-upstate-ny | AFTER LAUNCHING PUSH IN UPSTATE NY, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES HIS LEGISLATION TO LIMIT CHINESE-MADE SEMICONDUCTOR CHIPS IN U.S. GOV’T SUPPLY CHAINS HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN MUST-PASS DEFENSE BILL; SCHUMER SAYS... | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | With Upstate NY Growing As a Global Hub For The Microchip Industry, Thanks To Schumer’s Historic CHIPS And Science Law, Senator Delivers New Amendment In Defense Bill To Ensure More Semiconductors Used By The Feds Are Made In The USA Senator Says Chips Made By Companies With Ties To The Chinese Communist Party Pose Grave Threats To National And Economic Security; Schumer’s New Legislation Will Help Protect From Cyberattacks And Reduce U.S. Dependence On China Schumer: It Is Time To Sever America’s Reliance on Unsecure Chinese-Made Chips – And Have The Future Of Technology Stamped ‘Made In Upstate NY’ After launching an all-out push started in Albany and Syracuse, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced his bipartisan amendment to prohibit the U.S. government’s use of certain semiconductor chips made in China has been included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. This builds on Schumer’s historic CHIPS and Science Bill, which is already drawing major semiconductor investment to Upstate New York, to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese-made chips from companies with known links to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and military. Schumer said this amendment will help limit the prevalence of these Chinese-made chips in federal government supply chains, strengthening national security, keeping New Yorkers’ data safe, and boosting demand for more domestically made microchips, including from places like Upstate New York. “It’s simple: the federal government should not be in the business of buying certain Chinese-made chips that put our national and economic security at risk. Because of my CHIPS and Science bill, Upstate New York is seeing unprecedented investment and thousands of new jobs rebuilding American microchip manufacturing. Now, because of my amendment, U.S. taxpayer money will stop going to dangerous Chinese-government affiliated chip companies, backed by the Chinese military and ruling party, and instead support semiconductors made here in America, in pla… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-adriano-espaillat-introduces-responsibility-and-integrity | Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces the Responsibility and Integrity in Security Clearance (RISC) Act | 2022-12-07 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Adriano Espaillat | E000297 | espaillat.house.gov | espaillat | https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced the Responsibility and Integrity in Security Clearance (RISC) Act to further measures to counter Presidential abuse of power by preventing family members and financial associates of the President of the United States from receiving a security clearance without going through appropriate protocols or channels. “Congress has a responsibility to conduct oversight over the executive branch, and the previous administration proved that we can never take for granted this responsibility or the implications it may have when overlooked,” said Rep. Espaillat. “We have witnessed how fragile democracy is around the world, including here at home during the January 6th insurrection. During the previous administration, several of the former President’s family members and associates were given unprecedented access to our nation’s secrets by bypassing appropriate security clearance channels and protocols. My bill advances our national security by closing this loophole and avoiding the associated risks that come with unqualified, unvetted, and unscrupulous persons gaining such access simply due to their proximity or relation with the President.” The RISC Act prevents abuse of power in providing security clearances to family members and other financial associates of the President of the United States. The bill includes the following: · The White House Chief of Staff must notify Congress if the President grants security access to a family member or financial associate against or before the recommendation of agencies like the FBI. · Notification must be given in writing by Chief of Staff within five days of the individual or group receiving security clearance. · Revokes security clearances given to family members or financial associates of the President against or before the recommendation of federal agencies like the FBI. Read Espaillat’s RISC Act in its entirety here. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-gillibrand-push-hochul-include-staten-island-hov-lane-extension | Malliotakis, Gillibrand Push Hochul to Include Staten Island HOV Lane Extension in State Infrastructure Plan | 2022-12-07 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand pushed New York Governor Kathy Hochul to include the Staten Island Expressway HOV lane extension in the upcoming five-year State Transportation Infrastructure Plan (STIP). "For years, the completion of the HOV lane has been a long-awaited project and has shared overwhelming bipartisan support by federal and local officials, the residents of Staten Island, and the thousands of motorists who frequent the Expressway each day," the lawmakers wrote. "The extension would bring much-needed relief by alleviating congestion brought on by an abrupt end to the unfinished HOV lane." The project initially broke ground during the Obama Administration through its shovel-ready jobs initiative, however, in 2015, a lack of funding halted construction of the HOV lane two miles short of its intended finish line creating a bottleneck of traffic and higher air pollution in underserved communities. The lawmakers are urging Hochul to make the completion of this project a top priority and utilize federal funds from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to cover some of the cost. The IIJA is currently providing federal funding for several projects in Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn, including the rehabilitation of overpasses on the Staten Island and Gowanus Expressways. The lawmakers added: "Recent estimates by NYSDOT have placed the cost to complete the HOV lane in both directions from $500 million to $800 million. We strongly believe that this estimate is high, and the project could be completed for much less...With new federal revenue sources through BIF and encouraging discussions with the New York State Department of Transportation under your Administration, we believe that there is a path forward to completing the extension to the Goethals Bridge. We respectfully ask that the long overdue completion of this project, which is so vital to the quality of life of Staten Islanders, be strongly considered… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3764 | Tonko Floating Solar & Water Priorities Advance in Must-Pass Legislation | 2022-12-07 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko cheered the inclusion of several provisions he championed to protect and enhance water resources throughout the Capital Region and across the country. “By harnessing the power of our waterways, we can strengthen our local communities, address drought and flood risks, support environmental justice, bolster the economy, and so much more,” Congressman Tonko said. “I’m lucky to represent a region that is home to several historic waterways, and I have long been working to protect them. After years of pushing, I am proud that the provisions I authored will be taken up to strongly invest and support these cherished waters and the communities surrounding them.” The Tonko-championed provisions include: $10 million for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to assess the potential for installing floating solar projects on Corps’ assets. This provision was also recently introduced in Congress as part of Tonko’s POWER our Reservoirs Act. A designation of the New York-New Jersey Watershed as a “priority river basin and watershed”, which will enable greater ability for the Army Corps to assess ecosystem protection and restoration, flood risk, and other watershed needs for the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. An authorization to assess flood risk management, navigation, and environmental restoration in the Mohawk River Basin. Tonko has long led on legislation that would support and protect key waterways in New York and across the nation. Last week, he introduced the POWER our Reservoirs Act (Protect our Waters and Expand Renewables on our Reservoirs Act) to advance clean energy production and drought protection at our nation’s federal water reservoirs, by calling on federal agencies to study opportunities to deploy floating solar panels on their reservoirs and launch innovative pilot projects. These Tonko-led provisions were included in the Water Resources Development Act of 2022, a title of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which is expected to be vo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-issues-joint-statement-with-co-chairs-of-the-house-bipartisan | Meng And Fellow Co-Chairs Of House Antisemitism Task Force Condem Recent Antisemitic Rhetoric By Public Figures | 2022-12-06 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Kathy Manning (D-NC), Chris Smith (R-NJ), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Kay Granger (R-TX), and Randy Weber (R-TX), co-Chairs of the House Bipartisan Taskforce for Combatting Antisemitism, released the following statement condemning recent antisemitic rhetoric by public figures. "We unequivocally condemn despicable antisemitic rhetoric praising Hitler and spreading Holocaust denial. The dangerous elevation of hate and antisemitism by public figures emboldens extremists and threatens to incite violence against Jewish people. As co-chairs of the House Bipartisan Taskforce for Combatting Antisemitism, we reject this hatred and condemn antisemitism in all of its forms." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-ocasio-cortez-recognizes-congressional-app-challenge-winner-0 | Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Recognizes Congressional App Challenge Winner | 2022-12-06 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | O000172 | ocasio-cortez.house.gov | ocasio-cortez | https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The Bronx, NY - Today, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez unveiled the winner of the Congressional App Challenge from New York’s 14th Congressional District: CalendAir by Melissa Chowdhury. CalendAir is a mobile app that allows teachers and students to communicate directly with each other regarding assignments, upcoming deadlines, overall feedback, and more. Chowdhury noticed that her school has “a vast number of resources addressing everything content-wise, but there is a great lack of resources addressing the roots of a student's education, including elements such as organization, procrastination, and mental health.” She hopes to work with her team to “start working with school & district leaders to implement CalendAir into middle & high schools to help maximize efficiency and productivity in the classroom while tackling these root issues that are typically overlooked, creating a stronger, more effective, education for students across the nation and beyond." A video demonstration of the app is available here. "We were impressed with the ingenuity, timeliness and utility of Melissa’s application. She thoughtfully created a method for teachers to easily communicate with students, facilitating time management and organizational skills," said Naureen Akhter, District Director. “We congratulate her and commend our other applicants for participating in the Congressional App Challenge, and look forward to following the work of this next generation of young leaders.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3757 | Tonko Announces $70K Local Award to Improve Transportation for Seniors and People with Disabilities | 2022-12-06 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | ALBANY, NY – Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that Colonie Senior Service Centers (CSSC) has been awarded a $70,000 grant through the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center’s (NADTC) cooperative agreement with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). These funds will allow CSSC to expand critical transportation services for a diverse population of older adults and individuals with disabilities in the City of Watervliet and the Village of Menands. “For too long, older Americans and Americans with disabilities have often lacked access to the safe, affordable transportation options they need to access employment, healthcare, and other needed community services,” Congressman Tonko said. “This award represents an important step toward the expansion of these critical services here in our Capital Region. With this infusion of federal funding, Colonie Senior Service Centers will be able to expand its own transportation services to diverse communities where they have identified the greatest need, specifically in the City of Watervliet and the Village of Menands. I’m proud to have helped secure this crucial funding, and I’ll continue my work to support seniors and individuals with disabilities here in our Capital Region and beyond.” “As the largest nonprofit provider of senior programs and services in New York’s Capital Region, Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc. is thrilled to have been chosen as one of seven recipients from around the country to receive NADTC funding,” said Diane Conroy LaCivita, Executive Director of Colonie Senior Service Centers. “The funding is subsidizing the expansion of our transportation services to both the City of Watervliet and the Village of Menands. We recognize that having safe, reliable, door-to-door transportation for our seniors is key to getting them out of their homes and keeping them active and engaged in the community. Additionally, enabling seniors to once again be mobile contributes to our region’s economic vitality.” In April, CSSC was one of 9 grantees … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3762 | Tonko, Bice Introduce Bill to Strengthen Clean Hydrogen Development | 2022-12-06 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) today introduced the Department of Energy Clean Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2022, bipartisan legislation that would empower the Department of Energy (DOE) to strengthen its efforts to support R&D of clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. “Throughout my time in Congress, I’ve worked to advance forward-thinking legislation that will support innovation and development of U.S. industries while tackling the threat of climate change,” Congressman Tonko said. “Clean hydrogen offers us an opportunity to secure a clean energy future. But these opportunities will not be realized without strong federal investment. I’m proud to join Congresswoman Bice to introduce this bill that invests in clean hydrogen research and development. I urge my colleagues to join us in supporting this bill and driving American innovation.” “Oklahoma is striving to become a leader in hydrogen production, transportation, and storage,” Rep. Bice said. “This legislation instructs the Secretary of Energy to implement a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of hydrogen for its implementation as an energy source. I am grateful for the leadership of Congressman Tonko on this important issue.” The Clean Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research, Development, and Demonstration Act: Authorizes a series of programs and activities at DOE to conduct research, development, and demonstration programs relevant to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies Currently, the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO) leads hydrogen and fuel cell R&D activities within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and coordinates related activities with DOE’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), and the Office of Science. This bill codifies many of the existing activities led and coordinated by the HFTO that were not included in the Energy Act of 2020 or… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/vel-zquez-sends-letter-leadership-avoid-looming-medicaid-cliff-puerto | Velázquez Sends Letter to Leadership to Avoid Looming Medicaid Cliff in Puerto Rico | 2022-12-06 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Nydia M. Velázquez | V000081 | velazquez.house.gov | velazquez | https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C.— Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) led four Members of Congress in sending a letter that urges Leadership to avoid a looming Medicaid cliff in Puerto Rico by temporarily increasing Puerto Rico's FMAP to 100 percent and upholding the CMS' determination to extend the Medicaid annual funding cap for Puerto Rico at FY 2020 levels, or $2.9 billion, in any end of the year government funding package. Although Puerto Rico deserves additional legislative action to receive an equal, permanent, and stable funding stream to operate its Medicaid program, Congress should at least adopt temporary actions to prevent yet another disastrous Medicaid cliff in the island. If Congress fails to act now, Puerto Rico will lose more than $2 billion in federal funding to serve half of its population over the next fiscal year. "This scenario would trigger immediate and detrimental cuts to the program's eligibility, benefits, and provider payments. The cliff would also deal a further blow to Puerto Rico's balance sheet, as the territorial government would be forced to pull funding away from other critical investments, such as the newly made pension trust for public sector workers, long-term capital investments, and emergency reserves," wrote Congresswoman Velázquez. The letter also highlights that "For a territory that is still grappling with economic decline, bankruptcy, a pandemic, and the aftermaths of multiple natural disasters, additional financial burdens could prove to be catastrophic." In addition to Velázquez, this letter was signed by Representatives Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (NY-14), Ritchie Torres (NY-15), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Darren Soto (FL-09). A PDF of the letter is online here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-personal-meeting-with-ceo-schumer-urges-cadenza-innovation-to-further-build-up-new-clean-energy-hub-at-ipark87/techcity-and-bring-hundreds-of-jobs-to-ulster-schumer-highlights-to-top-brass-at-cadenza-his-historic-federal-incentives_ipark87s-ideal-location-as-the-nations-leading-clean-energy-site | IN PERSONAL MEETING WITH CEO, SCHUMER URGES CADENZA INNOVATION TO FURTHER BUILD UP NEW CLEAN ENERGY HUB AT IPARK87/TECHCITY & BRING HUNDREDS OF JOBS TO ULSTER; SCHUMER HIGHLIGHTS TO TOP BRASS AT... | 2022-12-06 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Cadenza Is Considering Ulster For Its New ‘SuperCell’ Manufacturing Facility; Schumer Says Former IBM & TechCity Site, Now Called iPark87, That He Fought Hard To Get Cleaned Up, Is Primed To Make Cadenza An Anchor Tenant With Substantial Investment At New Site Schumer Delivered Clean-Energy Investments From The Inflation Reduction Act And Infrastructure & Jobs Bill That Have Already Sparked Companies like Zinc8 To Consider Coming To Ulster – Now Schumer Doubles Down To Land Another Clean Battery Manufacturer And Hundreds More Jobs To Ulster County Schumer To Cadenza: Picking Ulster County Will Be A Win-Win-Win by Making The Hudson Valley A Clean Energy Hub, Creating Hundreds Of New Good-Paying Jobs, And Supercharging The Fight Against Climate Change After his successful push sparking Zinc8 to bring 500 new clean energy jobs to Ulster County, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced that he personally met with Dr. Christina Lampe-Onnerud, CEO of Cadenza Innovation, a cutting-edge lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery company, urging Cadenza to select iPark87 for its proposed multi-hundred million dollar investment that would bring hundreds of new clean energy jobs to the Hudson Valley. In the meeting, Schumer made clear that Ulster’s former TechCity campus, now known as iPark87, has all the right assets to become the home of Cadenza’s next major manufacturing facility, and said that the historic federal incentives he passed in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to expand U.S.-based battery technologies can help to supercharge Cadenza’s future in New York. “Cadenza’s interest in bringing hundreds of new jobs to Ulster County’s former TechCity site, now called iPark87, shows that the Hudson Valley is on the map and poised to become a hub for clean energy innovation. With state-of-the-art battery companies like Zinc8 already working to set up shop in the Hudson Valley, securing Cadenza’s spot at iPark87 would be a major win as we work to revitaliz… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-buffalos-ralph-c-wilson-jr-centennial-park-will-receive-45-million-through-the-national-coastal-resilience-fund-from-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-to-revitalize-the-shoreline-and-give-western-ny-families-the-beautiful-waterfront-park-they-deserve | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE BUFFALO’S RALPH C. WILSON JR. CENTENNIAL PARK WILL RECEIVE $4.5 MILLION THROUGH THE NATIONAL COASTAL RESILIENCE FUND FROM THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW TO REVITALIZE... | 2022-12-06 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $4.5 million from the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) to restore the shoreline of Buffalo’s Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park. Schumer and Gillibrand said this funding through the NCRF was made possible thanks to the historic increases they secured in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Law. The senators said this project will help ensure the long term stability of the park by improving flood mitigation efforts, restoring coastal habitats, and giving the public greater access to the Lake Erie waterfront. “Ralph Wilson was a dear friend of mine, and this will help Buffalo have the beautiful waterfront park that our families deserve and is fitting to his legacy and unwavering commitment to Buffalo. I am proud to deliver $4.5 million in federal funding to restore the Buffalo’s shoreline along Lake Erie for the park and give Western New York the waterfront view it has long deserved,” said Senator Schumer. “When I led the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to passage, it is long overdue investments in restoring the Great Lakes and uplifting families like these that I had in mind. I am proud to help give Buffalo the access to its pristine waterfront it has long deserved and help ensure the long term stability of the park by improving its shoreline. Ralph is looking down smiling today, and I will be thinking of him when I look out at the water. “Revitalizing the Ralph C. Wilson Park shoreline will provide families in the City of Buffalo with a new space for recreation and help restore our coastal habitats,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I am proud that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is helping projects like this one come to fruition.” Specifically, the grant will help restore hardened shoreline to softened shoreline and create of coastal habitat along Buffalo's Lake Erie shoreline. The project will also improve habitat and ecosystem functions to reduce impacts of flooding and erosion and will protect c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-tannousis-blast-mta-plan-raise-tolls-fares-when-will-it-end | Malliotakis, Tannousis Blast MTA Plan to Raise Tolls & Fares: "When Will it End?" | 2022-12-05 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (BROOKLYN, NY) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and Assemblyman Michael Tannousis slammed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) plan to raise fares and tolls by 5.5% after New York Governor Kathy Hochul said all fare hikes and service cuts in 2023 and 2024 were "off the table." On November 15, 2021, Hochul proclaimed MTA fare hikes and service cuts in 2023 and 2024 were "off the table" due to the anticipated influx of money from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). On January 12, 2022, New York Senator Chuck Schumer also announced a $6.19 billion lump sum grant to help the MTA recover from pandemic ridership losses - he too said the money would "stave off any fare hike for the next few years." Despite receiving over $15 billion in pandemic-relief aid from the federal government and additional funds that are available through the IIJA, the MTA is still reporting a $600 million budget shortfall next year, with a deficit of $1.2 billion in 2024 and $1.6 billion in 2026. Instead of increasing tolls and fares on commuters, Malliotakis and Tannousis are calling on the state to reign in the MTA by stopping its wasteful spending and also look to the state budget which is riddled with wasteful spending and unnecessary line items, including $600 million for the Buffalo Bills football stadium and millions in healthcare, stimulus and tuition assistance incentives for illegal immigrants. Malliotakis is also calling on the federal government to audit every penny of federal funding that has been provided to the MTA thus far. "It's unconscionable that just weeks after the election we have our Governor saying there is a need for toll and fare hikes as if the MTA has not gotten enough money from the federal government," Malliotakis said. "The MTA is a black hole - they're constantly asking for more and more money. My question to the Governor and the MTA is: At what point is it enough? At what point will the MTA be able to run its services without hitting our constituents ove… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-issues-statement-on-senate-s-failure-to-pass-the-house-resolution | Meng Issues Statement On Senate’s Failure To Pass The House Resolution To Provide Rail Workers With Paid Sick Leave | 2022-12-02 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) today issued the following statement condemning the Senate's failure to pass a resolution, H. Con. Res. 119, to provide rail workers with seven paid sick days. The resolution passed the House with a 221-207 bipartisan vote on Wednesday, November 30. "I am extremely disappointed by the Senate's failure to adopt the House-passed resolution that put essential rail workers ahead of corporate profits. Rail workers are responsible for transporting essential goods like fuel, water, and food across our nation. They, like all workers, deserve paid sick leave and it is appalling that some lawmakers disagree." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3756 | Tonko Announces $274K Local Award for Alzheimer’s Detection Project | 2022-12-02 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | ALBANY, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that Early Alzheimer’s Diagnostics LLC of Glenmont has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant totaling $274,713 for a project to develop saliva screening tests that can detect Alzheimer’s disease before the onset of devastating symptoms such as memory loss. “Far too many Americans have experienced the devastating impact of Alzheimer’s,” Congressman Tonko said. “Early diagnosis can have a major impact on ensuring access to treatments and vastly improving quality of life for patients and their families. I have long been at the forefront of efforts to increase access to early diagnostics for Alzheimer’s disease, and I’m proud to see this innovative research taking place here in the Capital Region. I’m thankful to Early Alzheimer's Diagnostics for their innovative project, and I will continue working to deliver a compassionate federal response that supports all those living with Alzheimer’s and their loved ones.” Congressman Tonko has long been a strong supporter of Alzheimer’s research in our Capital Region, announcing a $306,974 award for Early Alzheimer’s Diagnostics earlier this year to support research on new screenings based on blood spectroscopy. In this session of Congress, Tonko has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at prioritizing research on Alzheimer’s and supporting scientists in the development of treatments and potential cures, and has led bipartisan calls to increase access to existing diagnostic tests. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/after-fighting-to-secure-millions-for-cortland-to-build-new-state-of-the-art-mental-health-facility-schumer-launches-push-to-protect-and-deliver-funding-asap-in-upcoming-end-of-year-spending-bill_ensuring-thousands-of-rural-cny-and-cortland-residents-get-the-mental-healthcare-they-need- | AFTER FIGHTING TO SECURE MILLIONS FOR CORTLAND TO BUILD NEW STATE OF THE ART MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY, SCHUMER LAUNCHES PUSH TO PROTECT AND DELIVER FUNDING ASAP IN UPCOMING END OF YEAR SPENDING BILL –... | 2022-12-02 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Cortland County’s Mental Health Department Services Thousands Of Rural Residents Every Year In Vital Mental Health, Therapy, And Behavioral Health Care- But It’s Current Aging Facility Lacks Basic Necessities Like Broadband, Disability Accessibility, And Cannot Meet The Modern Needs Of Its Patients Schumer Already Helped Secure Millions In Fed $$ To Improve Mental Health Services In Cortland – But Millions In Key Funding Remains In Limbo For Cortland As Congress Debates The End Of Year Spending Bill; Senator Will Detail His Push To Protect These Critical $$ So Cortland County Can Finally Build The Mental Health Facility Rural CNY Needs Schumer: Feds Need To Deliver Modern Mental Health Facility Cortland And Rural CNY Communities Deserve Standing in downtown Cortland, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today, after fighting to secure millions for Cortland County to transform a vacant downtown building into a new state of the art mental health facility, launched a major push to protect this critical funding and boost mental healthcare services for rural residents in Central New York. Schumer said that nearly $5 million in federal funding is slated to jump start this massive expansion, which will nearly double the size of Cortland County’s Mental Health Department, and significantly improve their services. The senator explained he has already helped deliver the first $2 million thanks to the American Rescue Plan, but the remaining $2,995,000 is stuck in limbo and needs to be passed in the end-of-year omnibus spending bill for Fiscal Year 2023. Schumer said he is launching an all-out push to deliver this funding ASAP to deliver the desperately needed modern mental health facility with expanded services that Cortland County and rural Central NY residents deserve. “Cortland County needs and deserves a modern mental health care facility. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, rural communities were already struggling to meet mental health needs and those needs have only increased,” said Senator Schumer. “That is… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-with-respiratory-viruses-skyrocketing-in-western-new-york-children-hundreds-of-new-rsv-cases-in-wyoming-county-over-1000-cases-at-buffalos-oshei-childrens-hospital-and-overburdened-hospitals-struggling-to-keep-up-schumer-will-call-on-feds-to-launch-nationwide-action-plan-to-protect-ny-children-keep-our-hospitals-prepared-and-combat-rsv-before-its-too-late- | SCHUMER: WITH RESPIRATORY VIRUSES SKYROCKETING IN WESTERN NEW YORK CHILDREN, HUNDREDS OF NEW RSV CASES IN WYOMING COUNTY, OVER 1,000 CASES AT BUFFALO’S OSHEI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, AND OVERBURDENED... | 2022-12-02 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV), Has Been Reaching Unprecedented Levels In Hospitals Nationwide At Nearly 7x The Weekly Rate Pre-Covid According To The CDC, Buffalo’s Oishei Children’s Hospital Has Seen Over Double the RSV Already Compared To Last Year’s Entire Season RSV Can Be Serious For Young Children And The Elderly – A Record-breaking 1,000 RSV Cases While Serious Flu Cases Also Doubled At Oshei Children’s Hospital Senator Says Feds Need A Comprehensive Plan To Address RSV and Be Ready to Send in Federal Support the Moment It’s Needed Schumer: RSV Is On The Rise, And Feds Need To Step Up To Help Upstate Hospital Standing at Wyoming County Community Hospital (WCCH) as Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) cases surge in children across Western New York, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today launched a major new push to increase federal support for Upstate hospitals strained by the dramatic increase in RSV cases. Flanked by pediatricians on the frontlines, Schumer explained that this is the busiest RSV season that hospitals like WCCH and Kaleida’s Oishei Children’s Hospital which serves Wyoming County has ever seen, with more than double the number of admissions this year compared to the entirety of last season. Wyoming County Community Health System reported 54 new cases of RSV alone in just the first two weeks of November with 115 pediatric RSV cases so far this year while pediatric COVID cases are up 75% this year and pediatric influenza cases have gone from just 3 last year to 24 so far this year. Oishei has seen over 1000 pediatric RSV admissions this fall - more than double the number of admissions that they typically see over the entire 6-month season from this time last year. Schumer said the spiking levels of RSV with growing flu rates warrants immediately federal action, and called for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be ready to act at a moment’s notice to provide whatever support upstate hospitals need. Schumer reported that the federal… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/with-respiratory-viruses-skyrocketing-in-finger-lakes-children-hundreds-of-new-rsv-cases-in-yates-county-and-region-nearly-3000-in-monroe-county-this-year-alone-and-overburdened-hospitals-struggling-to-keep-up-schumer-calls-on-feds-to-launch-nationwide-action-plan-to-protect-ny-children-keep-our-hospitals-prepared-and-combat-rsv-before-its-too-late | WITH RESPIRATORY VIRUSES SKYROCKETING IN FINGER LAKES CHILDREN, HUNDREDS OF NEW RSV CASES IN YATES COUNTY & REGION, NEARLY 3,000 IN MONROE COUNTY THIS YEAR ALONE, AND OVERBURDENED HOSPITALS STRUGGLING... | 2022-12-02 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV), Has Been Reaching Unprecedented Levels In Hospitals Nationwide At Nearly 7x The Weekly Rate Pre-Covid According To The CDC, At Strong Memorial Hospital, RSV Cases Have Tripled From This Time Last Year, 30% of Finger Lakes Health Urgent Care Patients Have RSV RSV Can Be Serious For Young Children And The Elderly- 70% Of Hospitalized in Monroe County Are Aged 0-4 and Tragically Three Monroe Residents Have Died This Year Alone Senator Says Feds Need A Comprehensive Plan To Address RSV and Be Ready to Send in Federal Support the Moment It’s Needed Schumer: RSV Is On The Rise, And Feds Need To Step Up To Help Upstate Hospitals Standing at Finger Lakes Health Systems’ Soldier and Sailors Hospital as Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) cases surge in children across the Finger Lakes, U U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today launched a major new push to increase federal support for Upstate hospitals strained by the dramatic increase in RSV cases. At nearby Golisano Children's Hospital in Rochester, they've seen up to 40% of patients in the pediatric emergency department with RSV, already putting them overcapacity, and at Strong Memorial Hospital, RSV cases have tripled from this time last year. Finger Lakes Health system has seen an over 8% increase with more than 300 people diagnosed with RSV, Flu, COVID-19 and a dramatic rise in pediatric RSV cases with 30% of their urgent care centers’ patient load now comprised of pediatric patients who have been particularly impacted by RSV this season. Flanked by pediatricians on the frontlines, Schumer said the spiking levels of RSV with growing flu rates warrants immediately federal action, and called for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be ready to act at a moment’s notice to provide whatever support upstate hospitals need. Schumer reported that the federal government has unique authority to help, with the power to support temporary structures, surge staffing if there are not enough p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/congresswoman-clarke-issues-statement-on-her-election-to-first-vice-chair-of-the-congressional-black-caucus/ | CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON HER ELECTION TO FIRST VICE-CHAIR OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 1, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: e: clarke.comms@mail.house.gov c: 347.387.5123 Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement regarding her election to First Vice-Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus: “I’d like to thank my colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), my Sisters and Brothers, each of whom I am blessed to serve with in the 118th Session of Congress for their support in my elevation to First Vice-Chair of our beloved CBC. Serving on the Executive Committee of the Congressional Black Caucus in the 118th Congress is more than a privilege, but an obligation that I do not take lightly. Each new Congress presents an opportunity for our 60 member strong Caucus to advance legislation and policy to address the myriad of persistent inequities that continue to impact Black communities across our country. Before us, today, countless new dimensions to these historic challenges continue to confront Congress, and we as a Caucus must remain vigilant if we are to overcome them. I have no doubt the dynamic talent and capabilities of our new Executive Committee will drive this truly extraordinary and remarkable caucus towards unseen heights and untold possibilities, from within the U.S. Congress and beyond, into the many beloved communities that are integral to the strengthening and growth of our nation. I have no doubt that our members will continue to build upon the success of our predecessors, support and uplift the causes so vital to the advancement of people of African-decent,” said Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke. “Much in our nation and our Congress has changed since the days of bold and audacious actions from the likes of Shirley Chisholm and Charlie Rangel when they, alongside 11 of their Congressional colleagues, established the Congressional Black Caucus. What has not changed and will forever endure is the mission of this Caucus. For decades, we have provided a voice to the voiceless and a platform for the marginalized.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/congresswoman-clarke-issues-statement-on-the-election-of-hakeem-jeffries-as-the-new-democratic-leader-in-the-house-of-representatives/ | CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE ELECTION OF HAKEEM JEFFRIES AS THE NEW DEMOCRATIC LEADER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 1, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: e: clarke.comms@mail.house.gov c: 347.387.5123 Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement regarding her vote for Congressman Hakeem Jeffries to be Leader of Congressional Democrats: “It was with a huge sense of pride that yesterday, I cast my vote to elevate my brother and dear colleague, the Honorable Hakeem Jeffries, from Chairman of the Democratic Caucus to the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. I consider it one of my greatest honors and a privilege of my career in Congress to be both a first hand witness and participant in the elevation of Congressman Jeffries, who is now the youngest and first person of color or Black legislator ever elected to lead a Congressional Party. And what a leader Hakeem Jeffries is. As a fellow Brooklynite, I have had countless occasions to work closely alongside Mr. Jeffries. His dedication, commitment and diligence to delivering on the progress and policy that transforms the lives of the people in the communities so dear to us has been a hallmark of his service to the people of the 8th District of New York. I have been fortunate to witness up-close both the breadth and depth of Rep. Jeffries’s compassion for his constituents, the fervor with which he legislates, the eloquence of his advocacy and the courageous, dogged determination with which he has led in Washington DC. I have no doubt that he will draw upon that same passion, tenacity, talent, skill and ability in his new role leading Democrats in Congress. Inspired by the fight against injustice, the lived experiences of the “least, the last and the lost” of our civil society, as well as an abiding love for the American people, the Constitution and a healthy respect for the rule of law, I am certain that Congressman Hakeem Jeffries will continue making history now and in the years to come. I look forward to supporting him as he does,” said Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke. ### Yvette D. Clarke has be… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-joins-bipartisan-members-sound-alarm-potential-northeast-energy | Garbarino Joins Bipartisan Members To Sound Alarm on Potential Northeast Energy Blackouts Due To Diesel Shortages | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | NY | Andrew R. Garbarino | G000597 | garbarino.house.gov | garbarino | https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) joins a group of bipartisan Members of Congress in sending a letter to President Biden warning of potential heating issues in the Northeast this winter due to a shortage in heating oil supplies. The letter, led by Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11) and signed by Rep. Garbarino, along with Reps. Jared Golden (D-ME-02) and Chris Pappas (D-NH-01), called on President Biden and the U.S. Department of Energy to work with Congress to proactively address natural gas and diesel supply shortages in the Northeast, rising energy costs and develop a plan to prevent rolling blackouts should the region experience frigid temperatures this winter. "Widespread reporting indicates that the Northeast may not have sufficient fuel supply in the event of severe cold weather this winter, and if last week’s frigid temperatures and major snowstorms are any indication, it will be a long, cold winter resulting in rolling blackouts across the region, leaving millions of families in the dark and cold," the Members wrote. "It is imperative that your Administration is working proactively with Congress to ensure that winter electricity reliability in the most densely populated area of the United States is available to meet the power demand necessary to avoid devastating consequences for the people and businesses across the region." Currently, heating oil delivery prices to New York are at an all-time high while stockpiles of diesel in the region are at their lowest levels since 1951. Every one in five homes in the Northeast is heated by diesel, and on average, families who use natural gas and diesel oil will see more than a 20 percent increase in costs compared to last year. Additionally, the lack of pipeline infrastructure in the Northeast region, limited shipments of foreign sourced LNG resulting from the war in Ukraine, the closure of coal, oil, and natural gas refineries, and the looming rail strike could lead to dire circumstances in the event of extreme weather. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-sounds-bipartisan-alarm-potential-northeast-energy-blackouts-due | Malliotakis Sounds Bipartisan Alarm on Potential Northeast Energy Blackouts due to Diesel Shortages | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), along with Democrat Reps. Jared Golden (ME-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) warned of potential heating issues in the Northeast this winter due to a shortage in heating oil supplies and called on President Biden and the U.S. Department of Energy to work with Congress to proactively address natural gas and diesel supply shortages in the Northeast, rising energy costs and develop a plan to prevent rolling blackouts should the region experience frigid temperatures this winter. "Widespread reporting indicates that the Northeast may not have sufficient fuel supply in the event of severe cold weather this winter, and if last week’s frigid temperatures and major snowstorms are any indication, it will be a long, cold winter resulting in rolling blackouts across the region, leaving millions of families in the dark and cold," the Members wrote. "It is imperative that your Administration is working proactively with Congress to ensure that winter electricity reliability in the most densely populated area of the United States is available to meet the power demand necessary to avoid devastating consequences for the people and businesses across the region." Currently, heating oil delivery prices to New York are at an all-time high while stockpiles of diesel in the region are at their lowest levels since 1951. Every one in five homes in the Northeast is heated by diesel, and on average, families who use natural gas and diesel oil will see more than a 20 percent increase in costs compared to last year. Additionally, the lack of pipeline infrastructure in the Northeast region, limited shipments of foreign sourced LNG resulting from the war in Ukraine, the closure of coal, oil, and natural gas refineries, and the looming rail strike could lead to dire circumstances in the event of extreme weather. The Members continued: "We are requesting that your Administration, led by the Secretary of Energy, present Congress with a comprehens… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3753 | Tonko, Huffman Introduce Bill to Advance Floating Solar Energy | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Jared Huffman (D-CA) today introduced the POWER our Reservoirs Act (Protect our Waters and Expand Renewables on our Reservoirs Act) to advance clean energy production and drought protection at our nation’s federal water reservoirs. This legislation will call on key federal agencies to study opportunities to deploy floating solar panels on their reservoirs and launch innovative pilot projects. “Throughout my time in Congress, I have fought for innovative solutions that advance cleaner and safer communities for all,” Congressman Tonko said. “Floating solar offers tremendous opportunities to expand domestic renewable energy and protect our threatened water systems, including by reducing evaporation and preventing harmful algal blooms. According to a 2018 study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, deploying floating solar on the country’s more than 24,000 human-made reservoirs could save 2.1 million hectares of land and meet 10 percent of the country’s electricity needs. I am proud that this legislation will help tackle the dual crises of climate change and historic drought, driving our nation towards a more sustainable future.” “My region is grappling with the compounding crisis of extreme drought driven by climate change, and we need innovative solutions to mitigate the worst of its impacts,” said Rep. Huffman. “Our legislation to promote floating solar panels is a creative, sustainable answer to meet this moment. Not only will it protect our depleting water systems – but it will expand renewable energy right here at home; a win-win for the climate and consumers.” Tonko has championed local projects that are already illustrating the promise of this technology, including securing $3 million for the City of Cohoes to install floating solar panels on the Cohoes reservoir. This effort will serve as a model for communities across the nation striving to implement smart, clean energy systems that drive down consumer costs. The POWER our Reservoirs Act of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/congresswoman-clarke-issues-statement-on-passing-of-congressman-a-donald-mceachin/ | CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN A. DONALD MCEACHIN | 2022-11-30 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 29, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: e: clarke.comms@mail.house.gov c: 347.387.5123 Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement regarding the passing of Congressman A. Donald McEachin: “I was devastated to hear of the loss of my dear friend and colleague, the great and kind Congressman A. Donald McEachin. Representing the best of both this nation and our Congress, Congressman McEachin fought for the people of Virginia proudly through his many years of public service. It was the privilege of my career to stand alongside Congressman McEachin on the Committee on Energy and Commerce, where, through difficult days and good ones, he persisted as a dedicated ally in our many shared pursuits of equity and prosperity for underserved communities. His passing has opened a pained rift that will never fully heal. Yet, despite that truth, I am certain Congressman McEachin’s profound legacy will guide the House of Representatives for untold decades to come. And I am certain his great name will echo these great halls long after my time within them ends. On behalf of the Clarke family and myself, our heartfelt condolences go to Donald’s loved ones and the good people of Virginia’s 4th District, whom he treasured so deeply. I pray the eternal love and grace of God greets Donald warmly, and I pray he knows his everlasting peace,” said Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke. ### Yvette D. Clarke has been in Congress since 2007. She represents New York’s Ninth Congressional District, which includes Central and South Brooklyn. Clarke is a Senior Member of both the House Energy and Commerce Committee and House Committee on Homeland Security, where she serves as Chair of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Subcommittee. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-espaillat-congressional-hispanic-caucus-nominate-33-latino-songs-inclusion | REP. ESPAILLAT, CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS NOMINATE 33 LATINO SONGS FOR INCLUSION IN NATIONAL RECORDING REGISTRY | 2022-11-30 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Adriano Espaillat | E000297 | espaillat.house.gov | espaillat | https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC -- This week, CHC Vice Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Raul Ruiz (CA-36) led the CHC in nominating 33 works by Latino artists for inclusion in the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry. “The National Recording Registry’s very existence speaks to the importance of music and broadcast in American culture and society. Music brings people from all different backgrounds together, and Latino music has had an indelible influence across the American music spectrum on every genre from jazz, rhythm and blues, country, pop, and hip-hop. Yet, Latino contributions in music have been insufficiently recognized,” the members wrote in their nomination letter. “As an art, the diversity of the Latino sound can be heard in every measure and resonates with every beat…These songs were selected with feedback from the public, and they reflect the diversity of Latino identities, histories, and geographies. We hope you will give each of these songs listed below careful consideration and that we will see many of them included in the National Recording Registry.” The National Recording Registry is the nation’s preeminent archive of recorded sound. Established by the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000, the Registry is intended to maintain and preserve sound recordings and collections of sound recordings that have cultural, historic, or aesthetic significance to life in the United States. On an annual basis, the National Recording Preservation Board selects 25 recordings to add to the registry and preserve in the Library of Congress. The Registry currently contains 600 works, of which just 23 (3.8%) were recorded by Latino artists. The works nominated by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus were drawn from hundreds of public suggestions submitted through social media. The list was crafted to highlight artists with no prior songs on the Registry and works were intentionally chosen to represent the diversity of the Latino experience —… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-adriano-espaillat-statement-championing-paid-sick-leave-and | REPRESENTATIVE ADRIANO ESPAILLAT STATEMENT CHAMPIONING PAID SICK LEAVE AND DEAL FOR RAILWAY WORKERS | 2022-11-30 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Adriano Espaillat | E000297 | espaillat.house.gov | espaillat | https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement regarding a deal to provide contract legislation for railway workers that includes paid sick leave: "Rail workers have worked tirelessly to provide services to American commuters, and we simply cannot turn our back on them and their families now when they need us the most," said Espaillat. "I am proud that my Congressional Progressive Caucus colleagues and I, along with leadership, announced a deal that allows our chamber to pass contract legislation for railway workers that includes paid sick leave. "President Biden has called on Congress to take action to protect the economic security of America’s working families, and I stand ready to assist by taking critical legislative action today to avert a devastating nationwide rail strike, further disruptions to the national supply train, and catastrophe travel delays for families amid the busy holiday travel season. "Today, my congressional House colleagues and I will take up urgent legislation to adopt the Tentative Agreement reached after months of hard-fought negotiations, with a critical amendment to provide paid sick leave. We stand by rail workers and will find solutions to keep rail services and transportation running around the country." # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-house-steps-fix-bidens-mess-one-step-closer-averting-rail-strike | Malliotakis: House Steps in to Fix Biden's Mess, One Step Closer to Averting Rail Strike | 2022-11-30 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | NY | Nicole Malliotakis | M000317 | malliotakis.house.gov | malliotakis | https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) applauded the passage of H. J. Res. 100, legislation to adopt the terms of the September 2022 Tentative Agreement and resolve the dispute between freight railroads and rail workers to avert a labor strike that could devastate the U.S. economy. The resolution is supported by the freight railroads, shippers, and eight of the twelve labor unions. "As I've been advocating for over the past week, the House stepped in and brought us one step closer to averting a disastrous rail strike that would further drive up energy and food prices, impact the availability of goods, and cost the U.S. economy $2 billion a day," Malliotakis said. "President Biden failed to help strike a deal between the railroad industry and labor unions and instead dumped the responsibility on Congress' lap. Without Republican support, Democrats in Congress would not have been able to pass this resolution to avert a strike. At a time when American families are struggling to put food on the table, fill up their gas tanks, and keep the lights on in their homes, keeping our economy moving is critical to ensuring the stability of our nation. President Biden couldn't get the job done, and I urge the Senate to follow the House in passing this resolution to fix the mess he created." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-issues-statement-on-the-election-of-hakeem-jeffries-as-the-new | Meng Issues Statement On The Election Of Hakeem Jeffries As The New Democratic Leader In The House Of Representatives | 2022-11-30 | 2022 | 2022-11 | 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), New York's senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement hailing the election of Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D-Brooklyn) as the new Democratic Leader in the United States House of Representatives. "I have known Hakeem since I entered the New York State Legislature in 2009. Early on, I came to view him as a friend and big brother. From the Assembly to Congress, I have always valued his advice – whether on moving legislation, or how to best support constituents. Hakeem is an outstanding public servant and wonderful human being. He is a natural and steady leader on whom Brooklyn families have come to rely on in both high and low moments. I am so proud of Hakeem, and I was honored to help second his historic nomination as our Caucus unanimously elected him to become the new Democratic Leader in the House. He is studious, smart, and does not seek headlines for himself. Instead, he selflessly goes out of his way to make sure that colleagues are recognized for their work, and shine in the spotlight. He is a collaborative leader who will seek out and include as many voices as possible. He sees the strengths in each of our colleagues, and will work to ensure that these talents are fully recognized and utilized. I am confident in the direction of House Democrats with Hakeem at the helm. I know he will keep us unified as one team as we retake the House Majority in 2024, and I am excited to partner with him in his new role. Congratulations to my friend and fellow New Yorker!" # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3752 | Tonko Votes to Secure Paid Leave for Railroad Workers | 2022-11-30 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) today voted in the House to pass H.J. Res. 100 and H. Con. Res. 119, which would avoid a railroad shutdown and add seven days of paid sick leave to the Tentative Agreement for railroad workers. “Railroad workers are the backbone of our nation’s economy,” Congressman Tonko said. “Like all Americans, they deserve more than just one day of paid sick leave, and today, I voted with my colleagues in the House to grant them that basic, dignified request. To be clear, Congress was moved to act because of the remorseless greed of railroad companies. These multi-billion dollar companies thwarted good faith negotiations with union rail workers to hold our economy hostage under the threat of a rail shutdown all to deny their employees the ability to take off of work when they are sick. Today we stood with hard-working railroaders to ensure they have sick leave, fairer wages, and improved benefits and working conditions. I hope the Senate moves this critical legislation forward and sends it to the President’s desk at once.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-anne-nardacci-confirmed-as-federal-district-court-judge-for-the-northern-district-of-new-york-senator-says-capital-region-natives-confirmation-marks-historic-achievement-for-bench-making-ndny-a-majority-women-bench- | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES ANNE NARDACCI CONFIRMED AS FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK; SENATOR SAYS CAPITAL REGION NATIVE’S CONFIRMATION MARKS HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR BENCH–... | 2022-11-30 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Personally Recommended Nardacci For Nomination To The Northern District Federal Bench – The 3rd Woman He Has Recommended To NDNY Schumer Has Singlehandedly Increased Women On Northern District From 0% To 60% Making It A Majority Female Bench Among Active Judges Schumer: Nardacci Will Bring Profound Expertise, Honor, & History To The Capital Region Bench Following his personal recommendation to President Biden, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced the Senate confirmation of the Capital Region’s Anne Nardacci to serve as a judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. After her nomination, Schumer personally introduced Judge Nardacci to the Senate Judiciary Committee. This is the third woman Senator Schumer has recommended for nomination to serve on the NDNY bench, following Mae D'Agostino and Brenda Sannes, which has transformed the court from being all men – to now a historic majority of women among active judges. Schumer said he is immensely proud to have recommended this highly accomplished Capital Region attorney and that Judge Nardacci will bring tremendous legal acumen to the federal bench in Albany and cited her record protecting consumers and fighting corporate wrongdoing, as well as her commitment to the rule of law. “The Capital Region’s own, Anne Nardacci, will now officially be bringing her tremendous expertise, integrity, and intelligence to the bench as a district court judge for the Northern District of New York. Judge Nardacci has spent nearly twenty years fighting for transparency and the rights of consumers, and holding wrongdoers accountable -- all invaluable experience that demonstrates her ability to apply equal justice under the law to the Capital Region. With her confirmation, the Northern District bench has now transformed to a historic majority of women serving as active judges, and I am proud to have recommended three highly qualified legal professionals to make it happen,” said Senator Schumer. “The legal field is … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/espaillat-and-ocasio-cortez-lead-effort-provide-shelter-unhoused-and-asylum | ESPAILLAT AND OCASIO-CORTEZ LEAD EFFORT TO PROVIDE SHELTER FOR THE UNHOUSED AND ASYLUM SEEKERS | 2022-11-29 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Adriano Espaillat | E000297 | espaillat.house.gov | espaillat | https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC -- Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) have introduced critical legislation to protect housing insecure migrants and individuals. H.R.9210 aims to waive certain requirements for Community Development Block Grant amounts used for public services activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to homelessness and emergency rental assistance needs. “Our bill will eliminate the 15% cap on housing public services, as stipulated in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and extend CDBG emergency grant payments from three to six months. These changes will alleviate pressure on municipalities dealing with the homelessness crisis and provide tens of thousands of underprivileged people with the benefits they deserve to live a healthy and safe existence, all while encouraging self-sufficiency,” said the Members. Notably, the cap on public services allows only a small fraction of money to be spent on vital resources such as shelter. In addition, emergency grant payments are currently able to be disbursed to individuals and families for up to three consecutive months. These payments cover rent, utility, and mortgage bills, providing those in need with a lifeline in times of crisis. Three months is often not enough, as residents in danger of eviction need timely support to get on their feet and cover food, education, transportation, and other life-sustaining costs. For asylum seekers awaiting their work permits, extending this time period will afford immigrant families access to shelter in the interim—a human right as recognized by the United Nations International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/save-date-representative-adriano-espaillat-host-fifth-annual-dominicans-hill | SAVE the DATE: Representative Adriano Espaillat to Host the Fifth Annual Dominicans on the Hill | 2022-11-29 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Adriano Espaillat | E000297 | espaillat.house.gov | espaillat | https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Wednesday, February 8, 2023 Eventbrite WASHINGTON, DC – Save the date for Representative Adriano Espaillat's (NY-13) fifth annual Dominicans on the Hill event that will be held live and in-person on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the United States Capitol in Washington, DC. Held annually during Dominican Heritage Month, Dominicans on the Hill was created by Rep. Espaillat to recognize the growing civic engagement of the Dominican-American community and throughout the diaspora. Since its inception, Dominicans on the Hill has become a signature event held at the United States Capitol that is attended by hundreds of community leaders, professionals, students, and elected officials of Dominican descent and groups from around the nation. Visit online for updates about the 2023 event and check Twitter and Facebook: @RepEspaillat and @DominicansHill and on Instagram at @RepAdrianoEspaillat. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3744 | Tonko Calls for Agency to Protect Consumers from Cyber Grinch Bots During the Holiday Season | 2022-11-28 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan calling for the FTC to take steps to protect consumers and businesses from predatory cyber bots (commonly called Grinch bots) that buy up popular toys only to resell them exorbitantly marked-up prices. Tonko authored legislation called the Stopping Grinch Bots Act that cracks down on cyber Grinches using “bot” technology to quickly buy up whole inventories of popular holiday toys and resell them to parents at higher prices. These third-party sellers use bots to bypass security measures and manipulate online sales systems to buy toys, leading to some toys being almost impossible to buy online or in stores at retail prices, exacerbating shortages caused by stressed supply chains. “As millions of Americans turn to the online marketplace to find the perfect gift during the holiday season, so do scammers deploying cyber bots,” the letter states. “Automated Grinch bots use software to submit hundreds of orders a minute for trending products in an attempt to corner the market and then resell them at extreme, even abusive, prices. In Congress, I am hard at work to prevent these scammers from taking advantage of Americans through my Stopping Grinch Bots Act. This legislation would prohibit manipulative practices that allow the use of bots to circumvent control measures designed to protect real consumers. I urge [the Federal Trade Commission] to do all that [it] can to ensure that this market manipulation does not go unchecked and to prevent these Grinch bots from stealing the cheer away this holiday season.” Bots are software programs that can automatically spot and snap up inventory on sale online. In a matter of seconds, third-party vendors can purchase hundreds of items, squeezing out parents and children. In 2016, Tonko authored the Better Online Ticket Sales Act (BOTS Act) that was signed into law to ban “ticket bots” that intentionally bypass security measures on online ticketing websites to unfairly outprice… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3750 | Tonko Honors 2022 NY-20 Congressional App Challenge Winner at Emma Willard School | 2022-11-28 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | TROY, NY – Congressman Paul D. Tonko visited Emma Willard School in Troy today to recognize Robyn Wu (they/them), the winner of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge for New York’s 20th Congressional District. During the visit, Tonko delivered congratulatory remarks and presented Robyn with a Congressional Certificate of Achievement and a letter of recognition for this exciting honor. “I am always amazed by the talent and creativity of our Capital Region’s students, and this year’s submissions for the Congressional App Challenge put that ingenuity on full display,” Congressman Tonko said. “With their Vultures of Emma app, Robyn demonstrated both their impressive coding skills and an admirable motivation to learn more and to educate others about the history of Emma Willard’s campus and its surrounding natural environment, and I’m proud to acknowledge Robyn’s contribution to the Capital Region’s long history of technological innovation. I’m grateful to Robyn for their hard work, and I congratulate all the students who participated in this year’s App Challenge.” Robyn’s app, Vultures of Emma, is a one-stop hub for students, faculty, and members of the community to learn more about the 50+ vultures who can often be seen perched atop buildings on Emma Willard’s campus. Eager to learn more about these mysterious birds, Robyn worked alongside fellow student Lidia "Dia" Krylova to gather information, then personally coded the entire website from scratch using a combination of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript coding languages. You can learn more about the app by visiting its webpage, vulturesofemma.org, or by viewing Robyn’s submission video on YouTube. This year’s NY-20 Congressional App Challenge winner was chosen by a distinguished panel of local judges, including Dr. Mohammed J. Zaki, Professor and Department Head of Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Annmarie Lanesey, CEO and Founder of CanCode Communities, and Tobi Saulnier, CEO of 1st Playable Productions. The Congressional App Challenge was created… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-issues-statement-on-terror-attacks-in-jerusalem | Meng Issues Statement on Terror Attacks in Jerusalem | 2022-11-23 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Grace Meng | M001188 | meng.house.gov | meng | https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, today issued the following statement on the two deadly terror attacks in Jerusalem. "I condemn in the strongest terms the despicable terror attacks in Jerusalem, and I am heartbroken to learn that one took the life of a young teenage student. The international community must denounce these cowardly and heinous acts, and those responsible must be brought to justice. My deepest condolences go out to the victim's loved ones, and I wish a speedy recovery to all who have been injured. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3745 | Tonko Visits Saratoga Shops Ahead of Small Business Saturday | 2022-11-23 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Paul Tonko | T000469 | tonko.house.gov | tonko | https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) celebrated Small Business Saturday early this week by visiting locally owned businesses and meeting with the workers who keep these shops going. During his visits, Tonko highlighted the economic potential of Capital Region shops, and encouraged residents to shop local this holiday season. “Small businesses are the engine of our economy, and the ingenuity and diversity of our local entrepreneurs is a great source of pride for our Capital Region,” Congressman Tonko said. “We can express our thanks to these shops that add so much vibrancy and economic potential to our communities by buying local. What’s more, shopping at small businesses directly benefits all in our region, as each dollar spent has three times the economic impact on the community as buying from national chains. I thank our incredible small business owners for their hard work and dedication that continues to make our region a better place, and I encourage everyone to truly celebrate the holiday spirit of giving and shop small! Tonko’s discussions with Capital Region businesses and stakeholders included: A meeting with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce along with stakeholders from Discover Saratoga, the City Center, the Downtown Business Association, the Preservation Foundation and other local organizations to learn more about their efforts to support small businesses and the greater community. A tour of Lyrical Ballad, a locally owned independent bookstore in downtown Saratoga Springs that has captivated locals and visitors alike since 1971 with its unique labyrinth of more than 200,000 new, used, and rare books. A tour of Willow Marsh Farm, a fifth-generation diversified family farm, uses this location to sell their own meat and dairy products as well as a wide variety of local produce, baked goods, candles, soaps, and much more. A visit to Burnt Hills Café, a multigenerational, Greek-American, family-owned diner that received federal support through the Paycheck Protection Program, R… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/following-buffalos-record-breaking-snowvember-slamming-wny-with-nearly-7-feet-of-snow-and-leaving-millions-of-dollars-in-damage-schumer-calls-on-feds-to-immediately-get-all-hands-on-deckand-boots-on-groundto-western-ny_ | FOLLOWING BUFFALO’S RECORD-BREAKING SNOWVEMBER, SLAMMING WNY WITH NEARLY 7 FEET OF SNOW AND LEAVING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN DAMAGE, SCHUMER CALLS ON FEDS TO IMMEDIATELY GET ALL HANDS ON DECK—AND BOOTS... | 2022-11-23 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | In The Wake Of Last Weekend’s Massive Lake-Effect Storms—Dropping 7 Feet Of Snow—Working With Governor Hochul, Schumer Secured Federal Emergency Declaration For WNY Counties Now, As Damage Totals Continue To Rise, Schumer Says Feds Need Waive $5M Cap For Assistance Get $$$ Out The Door To Help Communities Dig Out, And Start Providing Assistance For Damaged Businesses Schumer: We Can’t Leave Buffalo Out In The Cold, Feds Need To Help Dig Out WNY ASAP Standing with mountains of snow at his back as workers continue to plow and remove snow across Western New York, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today launched a major all hands on deck approach to increase the amount of federal assistance, and the pace of its delivery, for Western New York following the record-breaking November snowstorm. Schumer explained that now, with a federal emergency declaration secured thanks to an effective partnership with Governor Hochul, the feds need to prioritize maximizing and accelerating the aide to help snow-impacted communities recover. “Buffalo and Western New York were buried under nearly 7 feet of record breaking snowfall and now with a emergency declaration in hand we need the feds to get all hands on deck and put our Upstate communities on the fully plowed road to recovery. That means boots on the grounds assessing the damage and expanding the assistance to get those who suffered the most damage the assistance they need,” said Senator Schumer. “That is why I am also calling for FEMA to waive the current cap on assistance if totals continue to rise and exceed $5 million as expected, and for the SBA to prepare assistance for our small businesses that suffered damage and weathered the storm with more aide to help them rebuild. We can’t leave our Western NY and Upstate communities out in the cold with more snow on the way this winter, it is time for the feds to dig in and boost resources to help our communities dig out of Snowvember 2.0” "On behalf of the people of Erie County, I want to thank Senators Schumer,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-after-years-of-fighting-to-protect-federal-critical-access-status-for-rural-delaware-county-hospitals-feds-have-now-officially-changed-rules-so-impacted-rural-ny-hospitals-can-keep-designation-to-receive-over-35m-in-reimbursements-and-maintain-critical-services-in-upstates-most-underserved-rural-communities | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES, AFTER YEARS OF FIGHTING TO PROTECT FEDERAL CRITICAL ACCESS STATUS FOR RURAL DELAWARE COUNTY HOSPITALS, FEDS HAVE NOW OFFICIALLY CHANGED RULES SO IMPACTED RURAL NY HOSPITALS CAN KEEP... | 2022-11-23 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Status Provides Rural Hospitals Enhanced Reimbursement Rates To Keep Healthcare Services In Underserved Communities Like Those In The North Country, Finger Lakes & Other Upstate Communities; BUT A Rules Change Risked Arbitrarily Making Many Rural Upstate Hospitals Ineligible Putting Healthcare Providers At Risk Schumer Immediately Began Leading The Charge To Protect Rural Upstate Hospitals, Writing Multiple Letters, Calling HHS Sec Personally To Fight The More Restrictive Definitions; Feds Said They Would Heed His Call Earlier This Year, And Now The Rules Change Has Officially Been Enacted Allowing Impacted Upstate Hospitals Continue To Receive Over $35M Annually To Maintain Essential Care – And Making It So Other Hospitals Can Apply For This Program Schumer: Delaware County Rural Hospitals & Families Can Breathe A Sigh Of Relief, CAH Is Here To Stay! Today, standing at A.O. Fox Hospital Tri-Town Campus, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer revealed that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has officially finalized the reversal of its previous rules change for the eligibility criteria for rural hospitals that put many Delaware County and Upstate New York hospitals at risk of losing their Critical Access Hospital (CAH) status. In total, this is expected to save Southern Tier hospitals over $5.4 million annually, $2.4 million for Margaretville Hospital, $3 million for O’Connor Hospital, along with other Upstate hospitals, for a total of $35 million across Upstate NY. Schumer explained that rule reversal is now expected to go into effect on January 1, 2023, which will allow current hospitals to maintain their CAH status, and other hospitals, like those previously denied, to reapply for this designation to potentially receive millions in critical reimbursements. “After years of advocacy, Southern Tier families can breathe a sigh of relief knowing their local hospitals will continue to receive the funding they need to provide lifesaving care in underserved r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-secures-over-76-million-to-construct-brand-new-state-of-the-art-southern-tier-regional-transit-hub-on-seneca-territory-senator-says-transit-and-bus-storage-facility-will-streamline-transportation-increase-accessibility-between-allegany-and-cattaraugus-territories-and-boost-economic-opportunity-across-the-region | SCHUMER SECURES OVER $7.6 MILLION TO CONSTRUCT BRAND NEW STATE OF THE ART SOUTHERN TIER REGIONAL TRANSIT HUB ON SENECA TERRITORY; SENATOR SAYS TRANSIT AND BUS STORAGE FACILITY WILL STREAMLINE... | 2022-11-23 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Funding Comes From Highly Competitive RAISE Grant That Is Meant To Fund Projects Of Major Regional Significance Schumer: Seneca Nation Is Now In The Fast Lane For A New One Stop Shop Regional Transit Hub! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced the Seneca Nation will receive $7,625,000 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s highly competitive Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program to develop and construct a Southern Tier Regional Transit Hub. Schumer explained that the project will build a transit facility comprised of a combined transit hub and bus storage facility operated by the Seneca Nation Department of Transportation (SNDOT) and Seneca Transit System (STS) to increase accessibility, streamline bus services, and spur economic growth across the region. “For far too long our tribal communities have had to face inadequate public transit options due to a lack of federal assistance. That is why I am proud to deliver this over $7 million investment for the Seneca Nation to create a hub for transit services between the Allegany and Cattaraugus territories and build a more equitable transportation future,” said Senator Schumer. “The Seneca Nation’s families, businesses, and communities need and deserve a modern, easily accessible transit system, and this major federal investment, in tandem with our major wins from the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law for our tribal communities will pave the way for new economic growth, reconnect residents, create good paying jobs, and drive the future of transportation for the region.” “Access to reliable transportation is an important tool in helping to bridge socio-economic gaps that exist for many of our people, which can be particularly challenging in rural communities. Our Seneca Transit System is a vital service that connects Senecas on our Cattaraugus and Allegany Territories to healthcare, employment, commerce, recreation and other needs on our territories and within … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/with-respiratory-viruses-skyrocketing-in-central-ny-children-nearly-double-the-rsv-cases-at-oneida-health-hospital-compared-to-last-year-and-1000-cases-at-suny-upstate-since-start-of-november-schumer-calls-on-feds-to-launch-nationwide-action-plan-to-protect-ny-children-keep-our-hospitals-prepared-and-combat-rsv-before-its-too-late- | WITH RESPIRATORY VIRUSES SKYROCKETING IN CENTRAL NY CHILDREN, NEARLY DOUBLE THE RSV CASES AT ONEIDA HEALTH HOSPITAL COMPARED TO LAST YEAR AND 1,000+ CASES AT SUNY UPSTATE SINCE START OF NOVEMBER,... | 2022-11-23 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV), Has Been Reaching Unprecedented Levels In Hospitals Nationwide At Nearly 7x The Weekly Rate Pre-Covid, According To The CDC; SUNY Upstate Health Center Has Already Recorded 3X More RSV Cases This Year Putting Their Emergency Room Over Capacity At 136% Capacity RSV Can Be Serious For Young Children And The Elderly—Madison County’s Oneida Health Hospital Positive RSV Cases Have Nearly Doubled Compared To Last Year—With 80% Of Cases Are Children Under 5 Years Old; Onondaga County’s SUNY Upstate Had Over 1,000 RSV Cases Since November Alone Schumer: RSV Is On The Rise, And Feds Need To Step Up To Help Upstate Hospitals Standing at Oneida Health Hospital as Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) cases surge in children across Central New York, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today launched a major new push to increase federal support for Upstate hospitals strained by the dramatic increase in RSV cases. Oneida Health Hospital’s positive RSV cases have already nearly doubled compared to last year – with 80% of cases being children under 5 years old. At nearby Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse, they have so many RSV patients that it has run out of beds, and they are forced to send kids to hospitals in other cities. Flanked by pediatricians on the frontlines, Schumer said the spiking levels of RSV with growing flu rates warrants immediately federal action, and called for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be ready to act at a moment’s notice to provide whatever support upstate hospitals need. Schumer reported that the federal government has unique authority to help, with the power to support temporary structures, surge staffing if there are not enough pediatricians available, moving patients across states lines, credentialing out of state providers, enhancing the use of telehealth, coordinating medical supply chains and more. “Central New York hospitals are facing an unprecedented surge in RSV cases among children, and publ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-reveals-issue-of-double-taxing-for-suffolk-septic-grants-sees-success-with-usda-agreeing-liers-should-not-get-a-tax-bill-senator-announces-push-to-get-irs-to-do-same-li-homeowners-who-help-reduce-nitrogen-pollution-should-not-be-taxed-they-should-be-thanked | SCHUMER REVEALS: ISSUE OF ‘DOUBLE TAXING’ FOR SUFFOLK SEPTIC GRANTS SEES SUCCESS WITH USDA AGREEING LI’ERS SHOULD NOT GET A TAX BILL; SENATOR ANNOUNCES PUSH TO GET IRS TO DO SAME; LI HOMEOWNERS WHO... | 2022-11-22 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Reveals That After Pushing For Months, USDA Has Agreed With His Stance That Suffolk’s Septic Improvement Program (SIP) Grants Protect & Restore The Environment & Should Be Excluded From Taxable Income BUT NOW, The Treasury Department & IRS Have To Agree To Make It Official; LI’ers Who Have Participated Have Owed Money, Been Forced Up Tax Brackets, & Experienced Other Penalties That Have Undermined Suffolk-Administered Effort We Should INCENTIVIZE To Reduce Nitrogen On The Island Schumer: USDA Has Just Done Right By Suffolk & Now IRS Should Be Next, So Suffolk Enviro Efforts Can Be A Success Standing alongside Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone, advocates, and homeowners, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer revealed new progress has been made in the fight to fix the ‘double taxing’ problem plaguing homeowners who participate in the County’s Septic Improvement Program. Schumer announced that the USDA heeded his call and agreed with him and Long Island stakeholders that the grants SHOULD be tax exempt. Schumer, today, is now saying that the IRS must finish the job, also agree and allow the Suffolk environmental efforts to succeed. “We are here today with some good news: after my pushing, the USDA has informed me that septic grants across Suffolk should be tax exempt. However, we are also here to make a new push to get the IRS to essentially agree and remedy the issue of double taxing and the septic improvement program once and for all,” said U.S. Senator Charles Schumer. “Again, it’s not the septic systems that are clogging up progress here in Suffolk, it’s the federal bureaucracy, and we are here to support homeowners who are doing their part to help reduce nitrogen pollution and prevent them from being ‘double taxed.’ Look, when something is a win for homeowners and Long Island’s environment, the feds should do all they can to make it work, and that is why I am calling on the IRS to do what the USDA just did and green light the SIP’s tax exemption and accept their determination.” The Suffolk Septic Impr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://clarke.house.gov/congresswoman-clarke-issues-statement-on-speaker-pelosis-decision-to-withdraw-from-democratic-house-leadership/ | CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON SPEAKER PELOSI’S DECISION TO WITHDRAW FROM DEMOCRATIC HOUSE LEADERSHIP | 2022-11-21 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Yvette D. Clarke | C001067 | clarke.house.gov | clarke | https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 18, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: e: clarke.comms@mail.house.gov c: 347.387.5123 Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement regarding Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s decision to step down from Democratic House leadership in the 118th Congress: “What is there to say of the immaculate record, character, and spirit of our great Speaker of the House, the honorable and incomparable Nancy Pelosi, that has yet to be said? Throughout her 35 years of service in the House of Representatives and seven years as America’s first and only female Speaker of the House, Speaker Pelosi persisted as a proud advocate for change and a compassionate champion of the most underserved and neglected peoples of our nation and world. From the revolutionary healthcare reform within the Affordable Care Act, to the vital provisions of the American Rescue Plan, to her impossibly courageous stance as democracy’s last line of defense against brutal seditionists, Speaker Pelosi never failed to fight for the nation she holds so dearly to her heart. Indeed, Speaker Pelosi’s name is indelibly entwined with her many profound achievements and triumphs. Make no mistake: history will never forget that when men sat and waited, Nancy Pelosi stood and led,” said Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke. “Today, our republic is forever colder without the guiding light of her leadership. And though the moment is soon upon us where our country will once again know her as Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, know she will always be my Speaker,” ### Yvette D. Clarke has been in Congress since 2007. She represents New York’s Ninth Congressional District, which includes Central and South Brooklyn. Clarke is a Senior Member of both the House Energy and Commerce Committee and House Committee on Homeland Security, where she serves as Chair of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Subcommittee. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/espaillat-gillibrand-introduce-resilient-transit-act | Espaillat, Gillibrand Introduce the Resilient Transit Act | 2022-11-21 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Adriano Espaillat | E000297 | espaillat.house.gov | espaillat | https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced legislation that would provide the first-ever dedicated stream of resiliency funding for our nation’s public transportation systems. The Resilient Transit Act of 2022 would authorize $300 million for each fiscal year from 2023 through 2026 for resilience improvement grants to mitigate the impact of severe weather events on public transportation systems. The apportionment of funds would be in accordance with the existing State of Good Repair formula and recipients would be able to utilize these critical resources to finance both stand-alone resilience projects and resilience components of larger system improvement projects as needed. “As we see extreme weather events and climate change heavily impact the lifecycle of public transportation, we must act to ensure the integrity of these systems, the protection of vulnerable communities, and the investments of taxpayer dollars,” said Rep. Espaillat. “Many Americans rely on public transit as their primary means of transportation, and when these systems are disrupted by extreme weather events, their ability to commute is hampered or even removed. In 2012, Hurricane Sandy flooded much of New York City, including the subway system, rendering tracks unusable. Whereas, measures have been taken to reduce this risk, more can still be done. Our legislation aims to bolster federal funding to increase resiliency of transit systems so communities will be ready when these unforeseen disasters occur.” "Ten years ago, Superstorm Sandy crippled the New York City subway, leaving millions without a reliable way to get around,” said Senator Gillibrand. “We’ve all seen videos of water cascading down subway stairs and commuters wading through stations with water up to their waist; we can't wait until the next devastating storm to fix the weaknesses in our transit system that these storms have exposed. The Resilient Transit Act will help the MTA and transit agenci… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-adriano-espaillat-seeks-public-suggestions-songs-latino-artists | REPRESENTATIVE ADRIANO ESPAILLAT SEEKS PUBLIC SUGGESTIONS FOR SONGS FROM LATINO ARTISTS TO NOMINATE FOR NATIONAL RECORDING REGISTRY | 2022-11-21 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | NY | Adriano Espaillat | E000297 | espaillat.house.gov | espaillat | https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Members of the public can submit songs directly to the Library of Congress. Visit here to submit your nomination today. NEW YORK, NY --Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) are requesting public submissions for songs from Latino artists that should be inducted in the National Recording Registry. The National Recording Registry is a federal archive managed by the Library of Congress that works to preserve sounds with cultural and historical significance to the United States. “For generations, songs from Latino artists have formed the soundtrack to American life. As the Library of Congress works to enshrine the great sounds of the United States in our nation’s historical record, public nominations to the National Recording Registry will shine a spotlight on the Latino artists who have left an indelible mark on our nation. I strongly encourage all members of the public to submit their nominations by November 26, 2022, by visiting the Congressional Hispanic Caucus's National Recording Registry Nominations page,” said Rep. Espaillat. To qualify for nomination, songs must be at least ten years old. Songs must be submitted to online by November 26, 2022. Please check the National Recording Registry to avoid submitting duplicates. Members of the public can also submit songs directly to the Library of Congress here. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
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