url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-passing-of-president-jimmy-carter/,Gillibrand Statement On Passing Of President Jimmy Carter,2024-12-29,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the death of President Jimmy Carter: “President Jimmy Carter was a devoted public servant, a lifelong activist, and a prolific humanitarian. I am devastated to hear of his passing, but I know that his legacy will live on through the work of the Carter Center and the thousands of people he influenced throughout his life. My thoughts are with his family today. He will be deeply missed.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-adriano-espaillat-applauds-final-passage-his-legislation,Representative Adriano Espaillat Applauds Final Passage of His Legislation Recognizing Harlem's Holcombe Rucker Park as a National Commemorative Site,2024-12-28,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Adriano Espaillat,E000297,espaillat.house.gov,espaillat,https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced the final passage of his bill, H.R. 6852, the Holcombe Rucker Park Commemorative Site Act, which was successfully passed in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate and will soon be signed into law. ""It has been my esteemed honor to introduce federal legislation recognizing the tremendous impact of the Harlem community, designating the Holcombe Rucker Park as a national commemorative site,"" said Espaillat. ""I am deeply appreciative of each of the community advocates for helping get this bill across the finish line, enshrining Harlem as America's basketball mecca, the legacy of Holcombe Rucker, and empowering New York youth for generations to come. Thank you to my colleagues, Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, for your collaborative efforts to secure Senate passage of the bill. I look forward to this historic piece of legislation for my district to head to the President's desk to be signed into law."" “The Holcombe Rucker Family has always appreciated the support and steadfastness of Congressman Adriano Espaillat in sticking with H.R. 6852 and finally bringing the Holcombe Rucker Park to life as a historic landmark. The wait is over thanks to you. Finally, the complete story of Holcombe Rucker's legacy and Holcombe Rucker Park will be properly preserved. We thank you. The impact and respect on the lives of the Harlem community, local, regional, national, international, and global can now shine as a 21st Century Impact beacon of a structured socioeconomic platform pioneered by Holcombe Rucker. Thank you, forever in the hearts of the Holcombe Rucker Family, Congressman Adriano Espaillat. This is a giant achievement by a giant politician. Blessings on you sir,” said Phil Rucker, on behalf of the Rucker family. “The national landmarking of the Holcombe Rucker Park will not only preserve the Central Harlem iconic park's legacy but also ensure that future generations will be able to appreciate its role in shaping the cultural and sporting landscape of our nation. Manhattan Community Board 10 expresses its utmost gratitude to Congressman Espaillat for his phenomenal diligence and perseverance in advancing H.R. 6852 to garner unanimous support from both the House of Representatives and the Senate and now on to President Biden. The fruition of this historic 118th Congress legislation is an epic tribute to the legacy of this compelling American history and the celebration of the cultural diversity it represents. We look forward to the presidential confirmation,” said Karen Horry, Chair, Parks and Recreation Committee for the Manhattan Community Board 10. “On behalf of the Marius family, we express our sincere gratitude to Congressman Espaillat for his hard work and dedication throughout this year. He persistently pushed bill H.R. 6852 to be recognized as the commemorative site that it is, and we are truly grateful! You have preserved the legacy for many families to secure the future for our youth as well. What an amazing accomplishment! We are elated just knowing that Holcombe Rucker Park will become one of our nation's historic landmark preservations,” said Stacey Marius on behalf of the Marius family. “As the Commissioner of Rucker Park, I want to emphasize that Rucker Park has been a vital part of the globalization of basketball as the first All-Pro Summer Basketball League since 1965, where legendary players such as Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Connie Hawkins, and Julius ""Dr. J"" Erving—along with members of the Harlem Globetrotters—have graced the court. Congressman Adriano Espaillat has honored Rucker Park with recognition as a National Landmark and commemorative site. It is with sincere and deep gratitude that we receive the news of the passage of H.R. 6852 in both the House and Senate, championed by Congressman Espaillat. The tireless dedication of Fred Crawford, Bob, and the entire McCullough family has been profoundly recognized by our nation. Their commitment to the Harlem community is validated through this significant achievement. The impactful work of the National Association of Each One Teach One Inc., along with the Rucker Pro League and Rucker Pro Legends, is further invigorated as we honor the legacy and vision of our patriarch, Holcombe L. Rucker,” said Bob McCullough and on behalf of the McCullough family. ""We, 155 Entertainers, and Rucker Park Street Basketball Classic are incredibly proud to celebrate 38 years of delivering a successful program that uplifts and engages our community,"" said Gus Wells, Chief Executive of 155 Entertainers. ""It brings us immense joy to see Rucker Park finally recognized as a historic landmark, a well-deserved acknowledgment of its cultural and social significance. We extend our deepest gratitude to Congressman Espaillat for his invaluable support last summer in making this milestone possible."" “There were great mentors at Rucker park, teaching you right and wrong, and to further your studies so that you could help your community. I was one of them. I went from Rucker to Stanford University,” said Bobby Hunter, a.k.a. Zorro, a Rucker Park legend and famed Harlem Globetrotter. “We commend Congressman Espaillat for this once in a lifetime recognition of the Holcombe Rucker Parker and look forward to many years of collaboration to further the park’s success under this new national designation.” # # # Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fourth term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities and serves as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the committee during the 118th Congress. He is also a member of the House Budget Committee and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Deputy Chair as well as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). Rep. Espaillat is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) and serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/. Media inquiries: Candace Person at Candace.Person@mail.house.gov",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-leads-letter-to-president-biden-urging-the-exoneration-of-marcus-garvey/,CLARKE LEADS LETTER TO PRESIDENT BIDEN URGING THE EXONERATION OF MARCUS GARVEY,2024-12-23,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Yvette D. Clarke,C001067,clarke.house.gov,clarke,https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 23, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, DC – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) led 20 of her colleagues in a letter to President Biden urging the exoneration of Marcus Mosiah Garvey for a 1923 conviction for the fraudulent use of the mail: “Exactly 101 years ago, Mr. Garvey was convicted of mail fraud in a case that was marred by prosecutorial and governmental misconduct. The evidence paints an abundantly clear narrative that the charges against Mr. Garvey were not only fabricated but also targeted to criminalize, discredit, and silence him as a civil rights leader. In response to this blatant injustice, President Calvin Coolidge commuted Mr. Garvey’s sentence upon eligibility. Efforts to clear Garvey’s name have persisted for decades. In 1987, under Congressman John Conyers’ leadership, the House Judiciary Committee held hearings on Mr. Garvey’s exoneration. In 2004, Congressman Charles Rangel introduced a series of resolutions calling attention to the injustice, followed by Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke’s recent efforts to continue these strides. Despite these efforts, Garvey’s name has not yet been cleared,” wrote the Members. “Exonerating Mr. Garvey would honor his work for the Black community, remove the shadow of an unjust conviction, and further this administration’s promise to advance racial justice. At a time when Black history faces the existential threat of erasure by radical state legislatures, a presidential pardon for Mr. Garvey would correct the historical record and restore the legacy of an American hero. As we approach the conclusion of your administration, this moment provides a chance to leave an indelible mark on history.” The full text of the letter is available here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-releases-statement-on-president-bidens-decision-to-commute-the-sentences-of-37-individuals-on-death-row/,CLARKE RELEASES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S DECISION TO COMMUTE THE SENTENCES OF 37 INDIVIDUALS ON DEATH ROW,2024-12-23,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Yvette D. Clarke,C001067,clarke.house.gov,clarke,https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 23, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e:jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, DC — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), released the following statement regarding President Biden commuting the sentences of 37 individuals on death row: “I am pleased to hear the Biden Administration has continued its diligent work in criminal justice reform by reclassifying the death sentences of 37 individuals to life without the possibility of parole. When President Biden first assumed office, he and his administration imposed a moratorium on federal executions that, for generations, was pursued by advocates and lawmakers. And, through his action today, the president has once again reaffirmed that capital punishment has no place in a just nation,” said Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke. “Throughout my career, I’ve called for an end to the federal government’s participation in this cruel, inhumane form of punishment, as well as its extensive weaponization against Black, brown, and low-income communities. I’ve supported legislation like the Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act of 2023, which would prohibit the use of the death penalty as punishment for any violation of federal law, and have consistently urged our leaders to abolish the practice. “In consideration of the incoming Trump Administration that plans to not only end the moratorium on the federal death penalty, but embrace it as a means of state-sanctioned retribution, I welcome President Biden’s moral decision to commute these 37 death sentences. I ask that he continue to review possible pardons and commutations during his remaining time in office, and that he take any additional steps available to further build a nation that upholds its highest ideals.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/icymi-senator-gillibrand-on-nyts-the-daily-on-leading-the-charge-to-certify-the-equal-rights-amendment-enshrine-equality-in-the-constitution/,"ICYMI: Senator Gillibrand On NYT’s “The Daily” On Leading The Charge To Certify The Equal Rights Amendment, Enshrine Equality In The Constitution",2024-12-23,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"ICYMI: Senator Gillibrand On NYT’s “The Daily” On Leading The Charge To Certify The Equal Rights Amendment, Enshrine Equality In The Constitution Dec 23, 2024 In case you missed it, Senator Gillibrand was featured on the New York Times podcast “The Daily” about her efforts to persuade President Biden to direct the national archivist to certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which would enshrine equality and reproductive rights in the Constitution. Listen here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-releases-statement-on-vote-to-prevent-government-shutdown/,CLARKE RELEASES STATEMENT ON VOTE TO PREVENT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN,2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Yvette D. Clarke,C001067,clarke.house.gov,clarke,https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 20, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, DC — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Chair-elect of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement: “I am relieved to say we were able to avoid a government shutdown that would have had devastating consequences on Brooklyn communities and countless others across the nation. House Democrats secured $4.2 billion in critically needed disaster relief funding for New York, protected the safety nets of our veterans, seniors, and small business owners who count on federal agency services, and ensured essential workers like our TSA agents are not left without pay during the holiday season. “However, the process that brought us to this point is deeply troubling. Congress cannot serve as an effective legislative body if months of bipartisan negotiations can be undone in an instant by the social media posts of unelected billionaires. House Republicans cannot be relied upon as dependable partners if they abandon their agreements and principles based on the ever-changing whims of their masters. “While today’s crisis of the GOP’s making has been resolved, this debacle must serve as a warning of dysfunction to come in the 119th Congress. Despite whatever chaos lies on the road ahead, Democrats will remain united in our opposition to their schemes and in service to our constituents.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-joe-morelle-house-passed-continuing-resolution,STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ON HOUSE-PASSED CONTINUING RESOLUTION,2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Joseph D. Morelle,M001206,morelle.house.gov,morelle,https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement: “While I am relieved the essential programs and services relied upon by millions of people across the country will not be disrupted by a government shutdown, I am deeply disappointed that Republicans broke their word and are choosing the interests of billionaires like Elon Musk over the interests of seniors, veterans, and working families. The American people deserve—and should demand—better. “In spite of the recklessness my colleagues have displayed, I remain committed to finding a bipartisan solution to fully fund our government and forging a path forward to address the real challenges facing our nation.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4307,Tonko Votes to Avoid a Musk-Trump Shutdown,2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Paul Tonko,T000469,tonko.house.gov,tonko,https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released this statement following the House vote to fund the government hours before a GOP shutdown that would have hurt working Americans and impeded millions this holiday season: “Thanks to Democrats, once again, we have avoided a painful shutdown. Republicans were shamed into finally taking action mere hours before the doors of government were set to close. But it didn’t have to be this way. If Republicans had simply stuck to the negotiated agreement, we could have prevented the fear and uncertainly of millions of workers who spent these days wondering if they were going to be paid at the end of the month. We could have prevented the despair of the communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton who had to wonder if relief would ever come. “Instead, President-elect Trump and House Republicans bent to the will of the richest man in the world rather than stand up for the American people.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-announces-passage-of-key-provisions-of-her-legislation-to-address-epidemic-of-traumatic-brain-injuries-in-service-members-and-veterans/,Gillibrand Announces Passage Of Key Provisions Of Her Legislation To Address Epidemic Of Traumatic Brain Injuries In Service Members And Veterans,2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Senate Armed Services Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, held a video press conference announcing that major provisions of her legislation to protect service members from traumatic brain injuries are included in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA passed the Senate this week. “For years, our service members have been sustaining severe and crippling brain trauma as a result of firing their own weapons, but the Department of Defense has failed to properly investigate or address their injuries,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I’m proud to have fought to get the core of my Blast Overpressure Safety Act included in this year’s NDAA to finally get service members the care they need. These provisions will require the DoD to investigate the prevalence of blast overpressure brain injuries, standardize care across the Department of Defense, and take steps to mitigate service members’ blast exposure. I look forward to seeing President Biden sign it into law.” Gillibrand introduced the Blast Overpressure Safety Act following a disturbing report showing that service members are sustaining crippling traumatic brain injuries as a result of repeated exposure to explosions from their own weapons and explosives – otherwise known as blast overpressure. These brain injuries can cause depression, anxiety, cognitive problems, hallucinations, panic attacks, violent outbursts, suicidal tendencies, psychiatric disorders, dementia, and a variety of other serious health problems. Specifically, the provisions of the Blast Overpressure Safety Act included in the NDAA would: Minimize exposure to blast overpressure by: Requiring the Secretary of Defense to establish limits for blast exposure and overpressure. Requiring modification of existing weapons systems to reduce blast exposure. Requiring performance parameters to minimize exposure to blast overpressure when drafting requirements for new weapons systems and new acquisitions programs. Improve treatment and access to care by: Establishing a standardized treatment program for blast overpressure and programs to encourage service members to seek TBI treatment. Establishing a brain health and trauma program to provide evaluations and treatment to service members who have been exposed to blast overpressure. Establishing a Defense Intrepid Network for TBI and Brain Health, which will provide care, standardize care, and support research related to TBI and brain health. Requiring a report on the Warfighter Brain Health Initiative that includes information on resources spent, number of impacted service members, and number of service members receiving treatment. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-exclusion-of-provision-for-world-trade-center-health-program-funding-in-end-of-year-spending-package/,Gillibrand Statement On Exclusion Of Provision For World Trade Center Health Program Funding In End-Of-Year Spending Package,2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the exclusion of a provision to fund the World Trade Center Health Program in the end-of-year health extenders package: “I am deeply disappointed by the decision to not include the World Trade Center Health Program in the government funding bill. 9/11 responders and survivors are real people, not political chess pieces. Thousands of Americans risked their lives to protect our country in its darkest hour, and it is now our responsibility as members of Congress to be there for them as they continue to battle the horrific health ramifications from that day and the many days after.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-extension-of-buy-america-provisions-for-stainless-steel-flatware-in-annual-defense-bill-boosting-made-in-america-flatware-like-at-sherrill-manufacturing-in-oneida-county,"SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE EXTENSION OF BUY-AMERICA PROVISIONS FOR STAINLESS STEEL FLATWARE IN ANNUAL DEFENSE BILL, BOOSTING ‘MADE IN AMERICA’ FLATWARE LIKE AT SHERRILL MANUFACTURING IN ONEIDA...",2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Schumer And Gillibrand Deliver On Key Legislation Directing The Department of Defense (DoD) To Procure Stainless Steel Flatware and Dinnerware From Domestic Sources, Helping Drive New Growth At American Flatware Producers Such As Oneida County’s Sherrill Manufacturing Senators Say Extension Of ‘SPOONSS Act’ In Annual Defense Bill Will Restore Long-Standing Domestic Sourcing Requirements, Protecting Good-Paying Jobs In The Mohawk Valley Schumer, Gillibrand: The Bipartisan ‘SPOONSS Act’ Will Put A Fork In Unfair Foreign Competition From Countries Like China By Requiring Our Military To Purchase American-Made Dinnerware & Flatware From Companies Like Sherrill! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced they secured a key victory for Upstate New York in the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) that will extend the Support Procurement of our Nation’s Stainless Steel (SPOONSS) Act, reinstating the Berry Amendment’s long-standing Department of Defense domestic sourcing requirement for stainless steel flatware and dinnerware. Following Schumer’s and Gillibrand’s successful efforts to secure this extension in the Senate NDAA, they tirelessly worked to ensure it was included in the final bill which passed the Senate on December 18. Now that it’s been included in the must-pass legislation, SPOONSS is headed to the president’s desk before the year’s end. “Sherrill Manufacturing has produced the very finest, American-made flatware and dinnerware in Oneida County for generations, which is why I’ve long pushed for the United States government to use its buying power to support Sherrill’s world-class workers in the Mohawk Valley. Today, I am proud to say we’ve delivered on a genuine kitchen table issue for Mohawk Valley residents while also sticking a fork in unfair foreign competition from countries like China by requiring our military to purchase utensils and flatware from American manufacturers in this year’s national defense bill,” said Senator Schumer. “This is a win-win: our military will have the highest quality silverware available, made by hardworking Americans while boosting America’s only remaining flatware maker and the Mohawk Valley economy.” “I’m proud to have fought to get the SPOONSS Act included in this year’s NDAA to boost our domestic flatware manufacturers, who are truly a cut above. including Sherrill Manufacturing in the Mohawk Valley. I will continue fighting to ensure that our service members have the best equipment available and to support American manufacturing,” said Senator Gillibrand. Greg Owens, cofounder and CEO of Sherrill Manufacturing said, “We at Sherrill Manufacturing are grateful to Senator Schumer for his longstanding support of our company and this big win for our employees. Inclusion in the Berry Amendment will provide us with an opportunity to expand our government sales, increase employment, and continue to grow our American-made flatware business.” “The SPOONSS Act is key to unlocking new growth in the United States dinnerware and flatware manufacturing industry, which is proudly led by longtime MACNY member Sherrill Manufacturing in the Mohawk Valley,” said MACNY Executive Vice President Michael Frame. “As we focus on revitalizing and reshoring all facets of American manufacturing, we need legislation like SPOONSS to protect New York State companies from unfair competition. On behalf of the NYS manufacturing community, I extend my sincere appreciation to Majority Leader Schumer and Senator Gillibrand for renewing SPOONSS and supporting MACNY and its members.” According to Schumer and Gillibrand, Sherrill Manufacturing has long been a key supplier of stainless steel flatware for the United States Military, and their biggest government customer is currently the Navy. Unfortunately, in recent decades, the influx of cheap alternatives from state-subsidized foreign competitors in countries like China has made it difficult for domestic producers to compete on cost. Thanks to SPOONSS, Schumer and Gillibrand explained that the table is now set for Sherrill Manufacturing to ramp up their business with the feds, which the company hopes will drive new growth, investment, and jobs. In particular, the senators said the company has expressed interest in increasing sales of their stainless steel flatware to other branches of the military. The Department of Defense (DoD) was previously required to procure American-made stainless-steel flatware, but the requirement was repealed in the FY2007 NDAA due to supply chain shortages that proceeded to force the DoD to procure their flatware from foreign sources, namely China. However, domestic production of stainless-steel flatware and dinnerware has since bounced back, as demonstrated by the success of Oneida County’s Sherrill Manufacturing, located in Sherrill, NY, which produces several lines of flatware under the Liberty Tabletop brand and continues to grow its American workforce and revenue. To address this, Schumer and Gillibrand reinstated this requirement with the inclusion of the SPOONSS Act in the FY2020 NDAA, which expired in 2023. The senators said this new extension is a critical next step for the continued growth and success of American-made dinnerware and flatware produced by companies like Sherrill Manufacturing. With this most recent extension secured by Senators Schumer and Gillibrand that will go into effect one year after passage and sunset in 2029, DoD will once again be required to purchase American-made flatware for the Armed Forces. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-haiti-caucus-and-congressional-caribbean-caucus-urge-the-biden-administration-and-dhs-to-immediately-halt-all-deportations-to-haiti/,"CLARKE, HAITI CAUCUS, AND CONGRESSIONAL CARIBBEAN CAUCUS URGE THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION AND DHS TO IMMEDIATELY HALT ALL DEPORTATIONS TO HAITI",2024-12-19,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Yvette D. Clarke,C001067,clarke.house.gov,clarke,https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 19, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 With an Increase in Gang Violence and the Humanitarian Crisis Worsening in Haiti, Members are Extremely Concerned about Haitian Immigrants Targeted by the Trump Administration Washington, D.C. — House Haiti Caucus and Congressional Caribbean Caucus Co-Chairs, Congresswomen Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), and Stacey E. Plaskett (VI) sent a letter to the Biden Administration and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging the administration to immediately halt all deportations, combat illicit arms trafficking, and deliver humanitarian aid and resources to Haiti. In November, Clarke and the Haiti Caucus renewed calls for the administration to suspend deportations due to increased gang activity and attacks on commercial airlines further destabilizing the island. As the situation continues to deteriorate, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) banned all U.S. flights to Haiti, initially for 30 days, and now extended through March 2025. Most recently, Haitian officials confirmed a gang leader, who controls a portion of a key port in Haiti’s capital, is accused of massacring 100 people within the Cité Soleil neighborhood, and armed men attacked and destroyed a hospital in Port-au-Prince, putting the Haitian people at greater risk and underscoring the need for a comprehensive humanitarian response from the United States. Furthermore, back in March 2024, the State Department issued a “Level 4: Do Not Travel” advisory for Haiti, citing high rates of kidnapping, crime, civil unrest, and limited healthcare. “The people of Haiti and the Haitian diaspora have suffered enough, and we urge you to take any necessary action to protect lives and ensure Haiti has the support it needs. These people are not threats to public safety: they are innocent victims seeking refuge from violence and instability. Deporting them during this crisis endangers their lives and undermines our nation’s commitment to human rights and humanitarian values,” the Members wrote. “This situation demands your utmost urgency as we are extremely concerned about Haitian immigrants becoming targets under the incoming administration and their announced plans to expand mass deportation and weaponize immigration policy—compromising marginalized communities and our country’s commitment to fairness and inclusivity.” Read the full letter here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-adriano-espaillat-urges%C2%A0president-biden-commute-40-federal,Representative Adriano Espaillat Urges President Biden to Commute 40 Federal Death Row Inmates,2024-12-19,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Adriano Espaillat,E000297,espaillat.house.gov,espaillat,https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) sent a letter urging President Biden to commute the sentences of the forty individuals currently in federal custody on death row. ""More than half of the forty inmates on federal death row are Black or Latino and were afflicted by the systemic issues that continue to plague our country -- including racial bias, inadequate legal resources, and the disproportionate arrest rates and sentencing outcomes for minority communities -- and more historic challenges, such as the lack of forensic technology and practices at the time of the detainee’s sentencing. Several of the inmates on federal death row today were convicted and sentenced decades ago by juries that were exclusively white, despite the wide availability of jurors from Black, Latino, and Asian communities,"" stated Espaillat in the letter. ""Over the past fifty years, both the Black and Latino communities are overrepresented amongst the federal death row population in comparison to their share of the national population... and the death penalty represents the most inhumane, and destructive form of sentencing. ""For the reasons outlined above, we emphasize the urgent need to use your constitutional authority to commute the 40 individuals currently on federal death row. Taking this action is essential to uphold our nation’s moral integrity and justice system,"" the letter concluded. Click here to read this letter in its entirety. # # # Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fourth term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities and serves as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the committee during the 118th Congress. He is also a member of the House Budget Committee and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Deputy Chair as well as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). Rep. Espaillat is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) and serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/musk-and-trumps-direction-house-republicans-deny-crucial-aid-new-york-disaster,"At Musk and Trump's Direction, House Republicans Deny Crucial Aid for New York Disaster Victims, 9/11 First Responders, Working Families",2024-12-19,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Unelected Billionaire Oligarch Orders GOP Leadership to Put Nation on Brink of Government Shutdown, Deny Aid to Working Families Budget Deal Would Have Delivered $4.2 Billion in Disaster Relief to New York, Fully Funded World Trade Center Health Program Absent Congressional Action, New York Cannot Refund Stolen SNAP Benefits Using Federal Funds Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today condemned House Republican’s rejection of a bipartisan budget bill that would have delivered $4.2 billion in disaster relief to New York State, ensured health care access for 9/11 first responders and survivors through the World Trade Center Health Program until 2040, extended New York State’s ability to refund victims of SNAP fraud using federal dollars, and prompted new safety standards for the lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes and e-scooters. Republicans’ rejection of key priorities for working families now imperils New Yorkers’ ability to access health care, put food on the table, and recover from natural disasters. “After weeks of negotiations resulted in a bipartisan budget bill that provided vital assistance to New York’s 9/11 first responders, working families, and disaster victims, Donald Trump followed directions from the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, and ordered House Republicans to kill their own bill.” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “No one elected Elon Musk, yet Republicans would rather represent his interests than represent the constituents who elected them. While Donald Trump hides in Mar-a-Lago, Elon Musk is calling the shots on funding the government and Republicans have chosen their billionaire supporters over working New Yorkers.” The end-of-year spending deal – negotiated between Republican and Democratic leaders – would have updated the funding formula for the World Trade Center Health Program and averted a disastrous projected funding shortfall in 2027 which could imperil the 132,000 9/11 survivors and first responders who rely on the program for health care. Congressman Goldman has repeatedly pushed to fix this funding formula and guarantee permanent funding for the program’s beneficiaries. The continuing budget resolution would have also delivered $4.2 billion to hard-hit New York communities impacted by natural disasters, providing individual assistance for emergency housing, rent, and food. Earlier this fall, Congressman Goldman and Senator Gillibrand urged congressional leaders to pass this disaster relief and deliver aid to New Yorkers in need. Congressional Democrats also ensured an extension to states’ ability to refund stolen SNAP benefits using federal SNAP funds was included in the budget deal and would have been in effect until September 30, 2028. This refund authority is particularly important in New York City, which received over 80,000 reports of SNAP fraud last year alone. In August, Goldman joined Congressman Ruppersberger (MD-02) in sending a bipartisan letter to Congressional leadership urging them to include a provision in any forthcoming stop-gap funding bill that would allow victims to continue to be reimbursed from federal funds. The negotiated budget deal would have also introduced new regulations on potentially dangerous batteries and helped take poorly-made e-bike batteries out of circulation. While in 2020 there were only 44 New York City fires caused by poorly made lithium-ion batteries, there were 220 fires in 2022 and 268 fires in 2023. Following a deadly June 2023 Chinatown fire caused by lithium-ion batteries, Congressman Goldman pushed the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission to update e-bike safety regulations. He was an original sponsor of the ‘Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act.’ ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-statement-government-spending-bill,MENG STATEMENT ON GOVERNMENT SPENDING BILL,2024-12-19,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Grace Meng,M001188,meng.house.gov,meng,https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), New York’s senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on H.R. 10515. “This week the House came to an agreement on a bipartisan bill to fund the government that supports working families, seniors, veterans, and communities in need of disaster relief. It would have been passed by both parties without triggering fears about a government shutdown. But that good-faith deal was upended by Elon Musk who rejected our hard-fought compromises. This is no way to govern and was disrespectful to Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries. The American people have been calling for Democrats and Republicans in Congress to find meaningful ways to work together and move our country forward. The bill that came to the floor today was negotiated without a single Democrat in the room. It is NOT a clean CR. It leaves kids & families across New York behind by abandoning key healthcare, food security, and public safety provisions. I voted NO on the H.R. 10515 because it completely abandons the bipartisanship my constituents in Queens and so many others across the country have long been clamoring for.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-his-onshore-act-to-increase-fed_to-prepare-upstate-ny-industrial-sites-infrastructure-and-workforce-for-critical-supply-chains--like-semiconductors-and-clean-tech--has-passed-and-soon-will-be-signed-into-law,"SCHUMER ANNOUNCES HIS ONSHORE ACT TO INCREASE FED $$ TO PREPARE UPSTATE NY INDUSTRIAL SITES, INFRASTRUCTURE, & WORKFORCE FOR CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAINS – LIKE SEMICONDUCTORS AND CLEAN TECH – HAS PASSED...",2024-12-19,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Schumer Successfully Got The ONSHORE Act, Which He Pushed For Standing At Industrial Sites Across Upstate NY, Added To EDA Reauthorization, Which Is Now Headed To The President’s Desk The ONSHORE Act Creates New Fed Grant Program For Bringing Back Critical Supply Chains, Like Semiconductors And Clean Technology, By Improving Infrastructure And Workforce Training To Prepare More Industrial Sites For Investment Schumer: We Are Bringing Back Manufacturing From Overseas To Upstate NY, And The ONSHORE Act Will Help Boost Those Efforts After launching his push at industrial sites needing investment across Upstate NY, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced the bipartisan ONSHORE Act, which he successfully got included in the reauthorization of the Economic Development Administration, has just passed Congress and will soon be signed into law. Schumer said this will help provide much-needed federal support with site-readiness for bringing back supply chains, like semiconductors and clean technology, by helping breathe new life into industrial sites and increasing workforce development for communities across Upstate New York looking to maximize the benefits from the Schumer-crafted bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law, as well as from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. “Preparing shovel-ready sites with new infrastructure investment and workforce training is key to bringing manufacturing back to Upstate New York and creating jobs, jobs, jobs. I’m thrilled that the ONSHORE Act has passed and is on its way to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law and to start supercharging manufacturing across America,” said Senator Schumer. “I stood at industrial sites across Upstate New York from Buffalo’s former Bethlehem Steel site to Oswego’s Industrial Park and pushed for this bill because communities need this support to fully tap into the manufacturing boom now happening after legislation I led to passage – like the bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law, the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law, and the Inflation Reduction Act. We have seen firsthand how having shovel-ready sites helped secure major private investments like Micron in Central New York and with the ONSHORE Act Upstate New York can tap into new funding opportunities to supercharge critical industries like chips, clean energy, and more. Today we take another step toward making sure the future of manufacturing is stamped ‘Made in America’ and putting Upstate New York at the forefront of those efforts.” “Reauthorization of the EDA after 20 years and with it the creation of Onshore Act is a significant and critical win for economic development efforts across the country and in New York State. The Onshore act will expedite timelines, creating much needed funding to build shovel ready sites across the country which will help bring good paying manufacturing jobs back to the United States and New York. This legislation would not have been possible without the leadership of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a true economic development champion for New York State. I want to thank him and his team for their hard work in making sure this was passed into law. The NYSEDC was proud to work with IEDC and several other state associations to support this legislation which will give our members additional resources to attract the companies and careers of the future,” said Ryan Silva, Executive Director, New York State Economic Development Council. “There’s a reason Senator Schumer came to Renaissance Commerce Park in Erie County when he first announced his push for the ONSHORE Act. Legacy industrial sites, like Bethlehem Steel, present prime opportunities for rebirth and reinvestment,” said Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz. “The ONSHORE Act will provide further federal support to make industrial sites shovel ready, and will support good paying jobs in manufacturing, new technology, and clean energy. I thank the Majority Leader for this legislation and for investing in American manufacturing.” ""ONSHORE Act funding will be critical in redeveloping brownfield and industrial sites, like the former Bethlehem Steel site in Lackawanna. Paving the way for job creation and advanced manufacturing investment at a critical time in our region,"" said John Cappellino, CEO Erie County Industrial Development Agency. “A big thank you to Senator Schumer and our federal representatives for providing this funding to address the lack of shovel ready sites, opening up new sites for manufacturing and jobs in our region.” Schumer explained that strengthening domestic manufacturing, especially for industries of the future, is critical for economic and national security. Following the passage of Schumer’s bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act and Inflation Reduction Act, as well as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law, companies from across industries have shown a renewed interest in bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. and rebuilding their supply chains in America, presenting a significant opportunity to revive manufacturing in Upstate New York. New federal investment included across these historic bills has attracted $1 trillion in private investment, bringing manufacturing back to America in critical industries like semiconductors and batteries, including over $110 billion in proposed private investment in in the chip industry across Upstate NY alone. However, one of the primary factors that affects where a new manufacturing facility is built is site-readiness, or whether a site has the basic infrastructure and workforce to enable a company to quickly begin construction on a facility and hire enough qualified workers to begin operations. Schumer said the Opportunities for Non-developed Sites to Have Opportunities to be Rehabilitated for Economic Development (ONSHORE) Act would provide much-needed federal support for preparing sites for new manufacturing investment. The Senate passed the legislation as part of the Economic Development Administration reauthorization that was included in the bipartisan, bicameral Water Resources Development Act. Specifically, the EDA reauthorization creates a new grant program to support site development or expansion projects for manufacturing industries critical to national or economic security, all of which is modeled on the ONSHORE Act. Through this program, EDA will assist with site and utility readiness, workforce development, distribution, and logistics, to prepare strategic mega sites and regionally impactful sites across places like Upstate NY for new industrial investment. The EDA funding would place an emphasis on building up the workforce through training and other support as a key priority for attracting and scaling new employers at these industrial sites, providing new federal resources for the pressing priority of workforce development. Schumer said Micron’s historic $100 billion investment to build a cutting-edge memory fab complex in Central New York is a proof positive example that with increased investment in shovel-ready sites and workforce development, the region could attract major manufacturing companies. Years of site preparation at the White Pine Commerce Park in Clay, NY was a major selling point in positioning the region to compete for Micron’s new investment and be home to an industrial project of this size and significance. Schumer said there are countless other examples across Upstate New York in which site development will lead to major investment, such as Wolfspeed’s opening of a new semiconductor manufacturing facility at Marcy Nanocenter after the shovel-ready site and advanced infrastructure attracted the manufacturer. The successful attraction of major new manufacturing investment to Western New York’s STAMP is another example, including Edwards Vacuum’s over $300 million, 600 job investment. Schumer explained that investment in the site readiness of New York industrial locations will further position the state to capitalize on the tremendous opportunity New York currently has to bring manufacturing jobs back to America and build resilient and robust supply chains right here at home. Thanks to Schumer’s CHIPS & Science Law, Upstate New York has seen a major revival in tech manufacturing. Earlier this year Schumer secured a major $825 million federal investment to make Albany NanoTech the first National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) flagship facility and headquarters for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) research and development that is critical to the global chip industry. Micron has announced plans for a historic $100+ billion investment to build a cutting-edge memory megafab in Central New York with the support of a finalized $6.1 billion CHIPS incentive award. GlobalFoundries plans to invest over $13 billion to expand in the U.S., including building a second, new state-of-the-art computer chip factory in the Capital Region, with support from a finalized $1.5 billion CHIPS incentive award. Wolfspeed has opened a 200mm silicon carbide fabrication facility in the Mohawk Valley, one of the largest in the world, with a $750 million preliminary CHIPS agreement accelerating their ongoing expansion in the Mohawk Valley and boosting good-paying jobs expected to be created at the Marcy facility. TTM Technologies, a printed circuit board manufacturer, plans to invest up to $130 million to expand its facilities in Onondaga County, supported by federal investment to strengthen domestic supply chains, creating up to 400 good-paying jobs. Menlo Micro will invest $150 million to build their microchip switch manufacturing facility in Tompkins County, creating over 100 new good-paying jobs. In addition, Upstate New York is home to semiconductor supply chain companies like Corning Incorporated, which manufactures glass critical to the microchip industry at its Canton and Fairport, NY plants. Recently, Schumer announced that Corning Incorporated reached a $32 million preliminary CHIPS agreement to make a $315 million investment that would increase production at their Canton facility of specialized glass vital for the semiconductor industry. Additionally, following Schumer’s advocacy, Edwards Vacuum has announced a $300+ million investment to build a dry pump manufacturing facility, made possible by a $18 million preliminary CHIPS agreement, creating 600 good-paying jobs to support the growing chip industry in Western New York. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-northern-border-regional-commission-reauthorization-passes-increasing-funding-and-expanding-north-countrys-and-upstate-nys-fed-grant-program-for-economic-development-infrastructure-healthcare-and-childcare,"SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION REAUTHORIZATION PASSES; INCREASING FUNDING AND EXPANDING NORTH COUNTRY’S & UPSTATE NY’S FED GRANT PROGRAM FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,...",2024-12-19,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"New NBRC Bill Increases Funding & Expands Program That Has Delivered Millions For Econ Dev & Infrastructure Across Upstate NY To Bolster Healthcare And Childcare Access, Invest In Workforce, New Businesses And More; Also Makes Wyoming And Schoharie County Eligible For Inclusion Legislation Ensures NBRC Will Be Reauthorized For The Next 5 Years So North Country & Upstate NY Can Continue To Tap This Vital Program Schumer, Gillibrand: NBRC Will Continue To Deliver For North Country & Upstate NY For Years To Come! After years of advocacy, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced they have successfully reauthorized the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) for another 5 years, increasing funding and expanding the critical grant program that has delivered tens of millions of dollars for the North Country and Upstate NY. The legislation is now headed to the president’s desk where it will be signed into law. “The Northern Border Regional Commission has played a unique and pivotal role in spurring economic development, upgrading infrastructure, improving quality of life and creating jobs in communities across Upstate New York. After months of work, I’m proud that my bill reauthorizing the NBRC with increased funding is included in the bipartisan package that just passed the Senate and is headed to the president’s desk to be signed into law,” said Senator Schumer. “This bill will continue support for communities across Upstate NY to tap into millions in federal funding for addressing childcare and healthcare needs, boosting infrastructure projects, supporting workforce training, helping to launch and retain businesses, and more. I look forward to seeing this legislation signed into law so we can deliver much-needed resources for Upstate NY.” “The Northern Border Regional Commission has a proven track record of supporting projects that create jobs, develop our workforce, modernize our infrastructure, and catalyze economic growth across Upstate New York. I’m thrilled to have passed the bipartisan Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act to reauthorize the Commission so that it can continue to provide tens of millions of dollars for our north border communities for years to come,” said Senator Gillibrand. ""We worked with Senator Schumer and then-Congressman John McHugh on the original creation of the Northern Border Regional Commission and it has become an important program providing support for a range of economic and community development projects that often can't fit into other federal funding silos,"" said Garry Douglas, President of the North Country Chamber of Commerce. ""It will now continue to make a real difference in our region for at least another five years and we thank Senator Schumer and Senator Gillibrand for their steady support. Onward and upward!"" In addition to reauthorizing the NBRC for an additional 5 years, the bill would also increase funding for the program from $33 million to $40 million. The bill makes critical enhancements to the range of projects the NBRC is able to support to foster growth in the region, including a new program focused on addressing childcare and healthcare needs, increasing support for addiction treatment, and new support for capacity building for business retention, job training, and job creation. The bill also will make Wyoming County and Schoharie County in NY eligible for inclusion to the program. The NBRC reauthorization was included as part of the Economic Development Administration reauthorization in the bipartisan, bicameral Water Resources Development Act, which is now on its way to the President’s desk to be signed into law. From 2010-2024, the NBRC has invested in over 78 projects, totaling more than $48 million in federal funding for Upstate New York. The senator explained that in addition to reauthorizing the NBRC for an additional 5 years, the bill increases the annual appropriation cap from $33 million to $40 million. Schumer introduced the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) Reauthorization Act of 2023 which paved the way for these key changes. Schumer has a long history of championing the Northern Border Regional Commission and its positive economic impacts on Upstate New York. In 2021, the senator successfully secured $150 million for the NBRC, over triple its funding from previous years, through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Established in 2008, the NBRC is a federal-state partnership focused on the economic revitalization of communities across the Northern Border region, which includes New York, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The Commission is composed of the governors of the four Northern Border states and a federal co-chair and provides financial and technical assistance to communities in the region to support entrepreneurs, improve water, broadband, and transportation infrastructure, and promote other initiatives to improve the region’s economy. The northern border region of New York State currently includes 28 counties: Cayuga, Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Madison, Montgomery, Niagara, Oneida, Orleans, Oswego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Seneca, St. Lawrence, Sullivan, Washington, Warren, Wayne, and Yates. Passage of the senators’ bill into law means that Schoharie and Wyoming Counties can now be included as well. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-secure-53-million-in-national-defense-bill-to-build-a-new-fire-station-for-the-watervliet-arsenal-firefighters,"SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND SECURE $53 MILLION IN NATIONAL DEFENSE BILL TO BUILD A NEW FIRE STATION FOR THE WATERVLIET ARSENAL FIREFIGHTERS",2024-12-19,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Watervliet Arsenal Firefighters Keep Troops Safe And Respond To Hundreds Of Calls A Year Helping Surrounding Communities, But Current Aging Fire Station Has Long Needed Upgrades To Meet Mission Requirements & Keep Firefighters Prepared For Emergencies Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ For New Fire Station Is Critical To Ensure Safety At Watervliet Arsenal And Cap Region U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced they have secured a whopping $53 million to help build a new fire station for the Watervliet Arsenal firefighters in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The senators explained that the current fire station does not meet Army standards and is needed to continue providing lifesaving emergency services for both the Watervliet Arsenal and surrounding Capital Region communities. “Our Watervliet Arsenal firefighters risk their lives to keep both our troops and the surrounding Capital Region communities safe, and we need to make sure they have the resources and modern facilities to respond to emergencies. But their current aging fire station does not have enough space and has long needed upgrades to ensure they can continue their lifesaving services. That’s why I’m proud to come with good news just in time for Christmas: I just secured $53 million for a new fire station for the Watervliet Arsenal firefighters in the national defense bill,” said Senator Schumer. “Built during the War of 1812, the Watervliet Arsenal is the oldest continuously active Arsenal in the US and has been a pillar of America’s defense industrial base for more than 200 years, serving as the Department of Defense’s sole source for cannon tube production and providing much of the artillery to support our warfighters and foreign partners. But its fire station is woefully out-of-date putting people, assets, and our national security at risk. I’ll keep fighting to make sure this funding is included in the final funding bill so we can build a safer future for Watervliet Arsenal and the Capital Region.” “Watervliet firefighters risk their lives to protect their communities and the critical Watervliet Arsenal. We owe it to them to ensure they have top-of-the-line equipment and a state-of-the-art fire station. I’m proud to have fought to secure $53 million to build an entirely new station and will continue fighting to secure resources for New York’s first responders,” said Senator Gillibrand. The current fire station is presently the only emergency response force located on post. In addition to their emergency response mission on Arsenal grounds, the current fire station also provides emergency response to the local communities including Watervliet, Troy, Albany, Cohoes, and Green Island, conducting 386 mutual aid calls last year alone in the Capital Region. However—with the expansion of Watervliet Arsenal and the surge in manufacturing capacity, production rate, and workforce over the years—the current fire station has become too small and old to effectively meet its mission requirements. For instance, the size of the fire station does not provide sufficient storage space for all of the required emergency response apparatus onsite, resulting in significant delays in response times as personnel are forced to retrieve necessary equipment from various storage locations. Additionally, the current fire station is incapable of housing all fire department personnel when the department is at end strength, rendering first responders to reside in two different facilities located separately from their equipment while they’re on duty, placing responders at a tactical disadvantage and proliferating the risks to cohesion within response teams and responder and occupant safety alike. The senators explained that all together, these issues put a serious strain on the Watervliet Arsenal Fire Department, which protects and saves countless lives, homes, and businesses every year. The senators also warned that if funding for a new fire station at Watervliet Arsenal isn’t included in the full-year FY2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MILCON-VA) Appropriations package, these issues will grow and further impact the fire department’s operations as Watervliet Arsenal continues to modernize and expand its operations in support of revitalizing the Army’s organic industrial base. The senators explained that following their advocacy the funding was secured in the national defense bill – that both the Senate and House of Representatives agreed to this past weekend – in addition to both the Senate’s and the House of Representatives’ versions of the national budget bill. The new proposed facility will significantly reduce risks posed to personnel, civilians, and facilities such as toxic exposure, fires in manufacturing areas, and the need for emergency response at the fire station. The senators pledged to fight to make a final push and ensure this funding is included in the final annual budget bill. The senators previously announced $1.7 billion in federal funding for the Watervliet Arsenal – the largest investment in the facility’s 200+ year history – to upgrade and modernize the facility. Schumer said the Arsenal has played a vital role in America’s defense as the nation’s sole producer of large-bore cannons and other critical artillery, but for nearly half a century that rarely translated into funding for the 800 civilian employee workforce, often putting the future of the Arsenal in doubt. Constructed in 1813, the Watervliet Arsenal has played a vital role in America’s defense throughout its long history producing large caliber cannons, different-sized mortar tubes, and breeches for each. In addition, the facility has the capability to efficiently take on emergency projects, such as when it produced armor hardening kits for Humvees after they became targets of IED attacks in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 1991, during the Gulf War, the Army found it needed a more robust explosive device to reach Iraq’s deeply buried command and control bunkers. In just 23 days’ time, the Watervliet Arsenal developed and produced the first “Bunker Buster” bombs, by modifying Howitzer tubes into 5,000-pound bomb casings. But more than land, equipment, and buildings, the Arsenal represents thousands of great Americans who have proudly served their country since 1813 by supporting our nation’s warfighters and allies for over 200 years. Schumer is committed to supporting New York’s firefighters, earlier this year fighting to save the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program. Schumer has delivered historic funding for Capital Region firefighters. For example, last year, the Troy and Saratoga Springs fire departments received nearly $8 million to hire 30 new firefighters. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-secures-increase-in-fed-assistance-for-lake-champlain-basin-program-in-just-passed-water-resource-development-act,SCHUMER SECURES INCREASE IN FED ASSISTANCE FOR LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM IN JUST-PASSED WATER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ACT,2024-12-19,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Lake Champlain Basin Program, Which Helps Protect Watershed & Wildlife Across Region, Will Now Have Feds Cover 90% Cost Of Projects, Up From 65% Thanks To Schumer’s Efforts – WRDA Now Headed To President’s Desk To Be Signed Into Law A Win-Win-Win Says Schumer: Increasing Fed Funding, Saving Local Conservation Groups $$ And Protecting Lake Champlain U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced he secured a provision in the just-passed bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) to increase the federal funding share in the Lake Champlain Basin Program. Schumer said this program provides vital federal assistance to projects dedicated to conservation in the Lake Champlain Region, and now thanks to this provision the feds will cover 90% of the cost, helping make the program more accessible to local partners and saving the funding of local conservation groups in Upstate NY. “Lake Champlain is one of the crown jewels of Upstate NY, and the Lake Champlain Basin Program is how we protect the natural beauty of Lake Champlain’s waters and wildlife that is essential to the region’s tourism economy. That is why I am proud to announce I have just secured a provision to increase the federal cost share of projects in this program to 90%. This is a win-win-win increasing federal funding, saving local conservation groups money, and protecting Lake Champlain,” said Senator Schumer. “More federal funding will be flowing supporting tourism and jobs on all sides of the lake’s expansive shores. I’ll keep fighting to ensure Lake Champlain remains an economic anchor for the Adirondack region’s outdoor-recreation economy and continues to inspire generations to come.” The Lake Champlain Basin Program supports New York and Vermont’s efforts to improve Lake Champlain’s water quality, support wildlife habitat, and enhance the environment. Previously eligible projects needed to be funded at least 35% from non-federal funding, but thanks to this Schumer-supported provision that is lowered to 10% which makes more projects eligible and affordable for local partners and means the feds now cover 90% of the cost. In addition, funding for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, which the Lake Champlain Basin Program occasionally uses as the local sponsor match, can now be used for other preservation projects in the Lake Champlain Basin. Schumer has a long history of supporting the Lake Champlain Basin Program. Since winning his Senate seat in 1998 Schumer has cosponsored numerous bills to support the foundation, growth, and continued funding of the Lake Champlain Basin Program. Apart from fighting to secure the program funding through annual appropriations bills, Schumer also secured an additional $40 million in funding as part of his Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law. This year he proudly cosponsored the Lake Champlain Basin Program Reauthorization of 2024 which authorizes the program for another 10 years with $55 million in funding – a $20 million increase. This funding is critical to restore, protect, and prevent pollution of the Lake Champlain ecosystem and also to plan response for climate-related disasters. Alongside local, State, and Federal governments, the Lake Champlain Basin program will be able to continue its mission while focusing administrative and planning measures to optimize the implementation of numerous programs while working with the EPA to make its grants more accessible to the local communities and dedicated partners on the shore. Senator Schumer pledged to continue fighting to keep funding for Lake Champlain flowing and - with the hard work and dedication of locals on the ground – and ensuring this ecosystem stays healthy and beautiful for generations to come. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://clarke.house.gov/rep-clarke-addresses-the-increase-in-mail-theft-within-the-district/,REP. CLARKE ADDRESSES THE INCREASE IN MAIL THEFT WITHIN THE DISTRICT,2024-12-18,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Yvette D. Clarke,C001067,clarke.house.gov,clarke,https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e:jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Brooklyn, NY—This week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) met with representatives from the United States Postal Service (USPS) to address the disturbing increase in mail, check, identity theft cases, and drop boxes being removed within New York’s Congressional 9th District. In November, Rep. Clarke sent a letter to the Brooklyn Postmaster General raising concerns over the increase in constituent complaints to her District office. “The USPS indicated the spike in mail theft increased during the pandemic as stimulus checks were being distributed. In the past four years, my district office has recorded over 140 mail and check theft cases from October 2020-24 – causing significant financial hardships for my constituents. Identity theft and fraud have become major concerns, as stolen checks and personal information are exploited, complicating economic recovery and decreasing a sense of security for victims,” said Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke. “The surge in theft has disrupted the daily lives of my constituents and eroded the community’s trust and confidence in mail services throughout the district. I want to commend the USPS for its response, and for highlighting plans for 2025 to implement electronic mailboxes in high-crime areas to reduce theft. I also commend its efforts to seek a partnership with the American Banker Association that would provide resources and strategies to inform the public and businesses on how to prevent, protect, and report mail-related crimes. In addition, the USPS will work with the New York Police Department (NYPD) to enhance local crime prevention efforts. “However, I’m still concerned about the lack of immediate security efforts within our community and the financial toll that these crimes are causing my constituents. My staff and I are committed to working closely with the USPS to monitor mail theft by conducting monthly check-ins with personnel and updating the district on our efforts to get this issue resolved.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/livestream-today-representative-adriano-espaillat-hosts-artificial,Livestream Today: Representative Adriano Espaillat Hosts Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roundtable on Housing and Financial Services,2024-12-18,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Adriano Espaillat,E000297,espaillat.house.gov,espaillat,https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — Today at 3:00 p.m. EST, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman-elect Adriano Espaillat will host a roundtable addressing the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Housing and Financial Services policies. Watch Livestream here. Today's roundtable will explore how AI innovations intersect with key stakeholder concerns and challenges in financial services, with an emphasis on fostering equity and opportunity for Latino communities. This roundtable marks the latest installment of Espaillat's continued AI series bringing together diverse voices to address challenges and opportunities in AI-driven advancements in housing affordability, financial inclusion, and sustainable community development. The first AI roundtable, led by Espaillat, brought together key leaders to discuss the critical impact of AI technology, including AI biases and discrimination, as well as benefits such as use of the technology to prevent fraud, remove language access barriers, increase workforce outflow and engagement, and AI deployment across small business, agriculture, and education sectors. “AI has the potential to revolutionize our society, but it must be developed and implemented responsibly,"" stated Espaillat. ""Our discussions set the foundation for an inclusive AI future that addresses the unique needs of Latino communities while emphasizing U.S. AI competitiveness, AI science, workforce issues, and managing national AI policies initiatives."" WHO: Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Gerard Holder, Council of Large Public Housing Authorities Ayrianne Parks, Senior Director, Enterprise Community Partners AJ Bhadelia, Head of North America, Public Policy and Government Affairs Cohere Robert Suarez & Musadiq Hassanali, Bethpage FCU (America's Credit Unions) Noelle Porter, Director of Government Affairs, National Housing Law Project Maureen Yap, Senior Counsel, National Fair Housing Alliance Bill Hulse, Senior Vice President, Center for Capital Markets, U.S. Chamber of Commerce WHAT: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roundtable on Housing and Financial Services WHEN: Today, Wednesday, December 18th at 3:00 p.m. EST WATCH LIVE: https://x.com/RepEspaillat ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4304,Tonko Announces Sweeping Offshore Wind Legislation,2024-12-18,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Paul Tonko,T000469,tonko.house.gov,tonko,https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) today introduced the Offshore Energy Modernization Act, legislation that provides a comprehensive blueprint to ensure the long-term viability and success of U.S. offshore wind development. In 2021, President Biden announced the nation’s goal to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030. Tonko’s legislation implements critical measures and reforms to help responsibly develop offshore wind and enable the industry to meet those goals. “Offshore wind investments don’t just benefit coastal regions, but provide significant benefits to communities across the nation — including New York’s Capital Region — in the form of good paying jobs, increased manufacturing, and development of critical components,” Congressman Tonko said. “While we’ve taken key steps to drive investment in wind, our work is far from over. In order to meet our national goals and take full advantage of the economic boon offshore wind presents, we need strong federal action from Congress — and my Offshore Energy Modernization Act is the solution. I hope my colleagues join me in supporting this legislation to ensure we unlock the full potential of American offshore wind energy production and deployment.” The Offshore Energy Modernization Act: · Reforms the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to better reflect the realities of offshore wind development and provide long-term certainty for this emerging industry. · Facilitates timely and efficient permitting of offshore renewable energy projects by providing funding for early, robust community engagement, including Tribal consultation. · Ensures that offshore renewable energy projects support good-paying, union jobs and a reliable, domestic supply chain. · Invests in marine and coastal habitat protection and compensates fishing interests that have been impacted by offshore wind development. · Establishes the Offshore Power Administration to provide Federal assistance to advance shared offshore transmission infrastructure. · Creates new Department of Energy grant and loan guarantee opportunities to support U.S. shipbuilding needed to construct offshore wind projects. A fact sheet of the Offshore Energy Modernization Act can be found HERE. A section-by-section summary can be found HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/senators-gillibrand-and-blackburn-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-remove-the-tax-penalty-on-settlements-awards-and-judgments-paid-to-survivors-of-sexual-assault-and-sexual-harassment/,"Senators Gillibrand And Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Remove The Tax Penalty On Settlements, Awards, And Judgments Paid To Survivors Of Sexual Assault And Sexual Harassment",2024-12-18,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Marsha Blackburn introduced the Tax Fairness for Survivors Act, a bipartisan and bicameral bill that would remove the federal tax penalty on settlements, awards, and judgments paid to survivors of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Current law exempts payments for damages due to physical and emotional injuries from physical injury cases from taxation. However, payments from sexual harassment and sexual assault lawsuits are taxed as income unless the survivor can prove that they received physical injuries, such as broken bones or bruises, during the incident. This can cause uncertainty in some cases regarding whether settlements from sexual assault or sexual harassment cases are taxed or not, causing additional anxiety for survivors. “It is unacceptable to force survivors of sexual assault and harassment to pay taxes on the compensation they rightfully deserve,” said Senator Gillibrand. “The Tax Fairness for Survivors Act is commonsense legislation that will eliminate this tax burden, allowing survivors to focus on healing in the wake of their trauma. I am proud to introduce this legislation, and I will continue fighting to ensure that survivors of sexual assault and harassment are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.” “Survivors of sexual assault and sexual harassment should not be forced to pay taxes on compensation they receive as a result of the crime,” said Senator Blackburn. “The Tax Fairness for Survivors Act would ensure these courageous survivors do not have to bear the cost of unjust financial penalties.” Gillibrand and Blackburn’s introduction of the Tax Fairness for Survivors Act follows the introduction of the same legislation in the House of Representatives by Reps. Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24) in August. The bill is endorsed by the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence and Lift Our Voices. “Survivors of sexual harassment and assault deserve fair treatment under the law,” said Representative Frankel. “It is unacceptable for a woman who has been raped, who endures immense pain and trauma, or who had to quit her job to escape harassment, to face further tax burdens on the compensation she rightfully deserves. This bill ensures survivors receive equal treatment regarding their payments.” “Survivors of assault have already endured the unimaginable; they should not face tax penalties on monetary settlements obtained in their pursuit of justice. This commonsense bill closes an unfair loophole in our tax code by exempting settlements and judgments from sexual harassment or assault claims from income taxes, aligning the tax treatment of these settlements with physical injury settlements and ensuring survivors are not further penalized,” said Congresswoman Tenney. The full text of the bill can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-wool-trust-fund-vital-to-keep-hundreds-of-rochester-union-workers-jobs-safe-at-rochester-tailored-clothing-factory-extended-for-additional-year-in-end-of-year-budget-bill,"SCHUMER ANNOUNCES WOOL TRUST FUND, VITAL TO KEEP HUNDREDS OF ROCHESTER UNION WORKERS JOBS SAFE AT ROCHESTER TAILORED CLOTHING FACTORY, EXTENDED FOR ADDITIONAL YEAR IN END-OF-YEAR BUDGET BILL",2024-12-18,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Wool Trust Fund Payments Are Critical For American Textile Factories To Stay Competitive, Like At The Formerly-Known Hickey Freeman Factory, By Providing Crucial Tariff Relief After Tom James Co. Took Over Rochester Factory Senator Vowed To Save Program That Is Vital To Their Business And Now Secured One-Year Extension Of Wool Trust Fund In End-Of-Year Budget Bill Schumer: Wool Trust Fund Will Help Protect Hundreds Of Jobs At Rochester’s Iconic 113-Year-Old Factory U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced he has successfully protected the Wool Trust Fund securing a one-year extension, which Rochester’s iconic 113-year old Rochester Tailored Clothing’ factory, formerly known as Hickey Freeman, relies on for crucial tariff relief. The provisions has been included in the end of year spending bill which will be voted on later this week. The tariff relief is essential for the factory to keep its manufacturing operations and 207 workers, including 181 union employees, in Rochester by keeping its costs commensurate with overseas competitors that are not subject to these tariffs. “The Wool Trust Fund is vital to creating a level playing field for this 113-year old Rochester institution and its signature ‘Made in the USA’ world-class clothing. I’m proud to announce I just secured a one-year extension of this fund in this year’s end-of-year legislation to support the factory’s world-class over 200 majority-union workforce making some of the best suits in the country,” said Senator Schumer. “This is a major victory for the Rochester Tailored Clothing factory, its wonderful workers, and the Rochester community. With another year of the Wool Trust Fund, this factory can continue to compete with foreign competitors, to keep their manufacturing and hundreds of jobs in Rochester.” Schumer added, “When I visited this Rochester facility a few years ago and walked the floor alongside the factory’s hardworking employees, many of whom have worked there for decades, I committed to making sure their future was secure for years to come. I made a personal appeal to the Tom James Co. CEO to get them to help take over this institution that is woven into the very fabric of the community, and I promised to promote the legislation they needed to provide stability to their workforce. With the Wool Trust Fund now secured for another year we are ensuring this factory will continue to sew Rochester pride for years to come.” Schumer explained that companies like Rochester Tailored Clothing are eligible recipients of the USDA’s Wool Trust Fund which compensates the domestic suit industry for the competitive disadvantage that results from an unfair “tariff inversion” where the duty on the imported finished product is lower than the duty on the inputs used to make the product here at home. The program is essential to put companies like Rochester Tailored Clothing back on a level playing field with overseas suit competitors who import suits into the U.S. without ever having to pay the same wool duties as U.S. suit producers. Without the Wool Trust Fund, the Rochester factory’s overseas competitors would have an unfair leg-up while putting our own U.S. manufacturers like the 113-year old Rochester factory in the lurch for making suits in the United States. Todd Browne, CEO of Tom James Company and Rochester Tailored Clothing said, “Rochester Tailored Clothing is immensely grateful for the significant and meaningful work by Senator Schumer to secure inclusion of the Wool Apparel Manufacturing Trust Fund in this year’s farm bill extension. The Wool Trust is absolutely essential to supporting American manufacturing by helping level the playing field against foreign competitors. It allows the men and women of Rochester Tailored Clothing to compete fairly on the merits of our garments with any product made anywhere in the world. If it were not for the decades of steadfast leadership by Senator Schumer, we would not be able to continue making such fine clothes in America."" Gary Bonadonna, Jr. Workers United Rochester Regional Joint Board Manager said, “We appreciate Senator Schumer going to bat for our members once again and working to keep the Rochester Tailored Clothing factory in business and our hundreds of skilled members on the job. This is not just another factory, and this is not just another job. This is an iconic business with a strong labor union representing its employees who have committed their lives to this factory and take tremendous pride in their craft.” In 2014, Schumer was instrumental in first securing legislation in that year’s federal Farm Bill to extend the Wool Trust Fund’s authorization for five years through 2019 and to secondly restore adequate trust fund payment levels to address several years when the Trust was underfunded. In December 2018, Schumer secured the provision in the federal Farm Bill that fully funded the federal Wool Trust Fund program through 2023 which has saved the Rochester factory as much as $3 million a year in relief from unfair tariffs. The Wool Trust Fund was set to expire in 2019, and while the House of Representatives’ version of the Farm Bill included a provision to extend the trust fund until 2023 it also called for the Fund to be cut by 50% which would have jeopardized the viability of Rochester’s factory. Fortunately, Schumer secured a provision in the Senate’s version of the Farm Bill, and the final bill that was signed into law in December 2018 not only extended the Trust Fund program until 2023 but also fully funded it at 100%. When the 2018 Farm Bill was set to expire at the end of last year, Schumer was instrumental in securing an additional year of funding for the Wool Trust Fund and other “orphan” programs that did not have dedicated funding in the baseline of the Farm Bill. As a result of these efforts, Rochester’s factory is one of the few remaining US-based suit and apparel manufacturers. Schumer has long fought to keep Hickey Freeman in business in Rochester. In 2023, Schumer made a personal appeal to U.S. apparel company Tom James and its CEO Todd Browne after the Rochester factory was put up for sale following the prior owner’s difficulties. Tom James agreed to Schumer’s call to move forward with plans to take over the factory and provide stability and growth for this long-time Rochester facility and its over 200 member workforce. In 2009, when Hickey Freeman’s parent company at the time, Hartmarx, declared bankruptcy, threatening a liquidation and closure of the Rochester factory, Schumer led the charge to save this factory. Schumer successfully urged Hartmarx’s creditor, Wells Fargo, to keep providing Hartmarx with the credit they needed to continue manufacturing jobs in Rochester, saving hundreds of jobs. Ultimately, in 2012 Schumer helped save Hickey Freeman from bankruptcy, by working with new owners that kept the Rochester factory in business. Tom James Co., founded in 1966 and 100% employee-owned is the largest custom clothing manufacturer in the world. Headquartered in the U.S., the company employs 3,000 workers across 13 factories including 10 U.S. factories in which workers are members of the Workers United union – the same union that represents the Rochester factory workforce. The Rochester factory is Tom James Co.’s 10th domestic manufacturing facility and the business has been in continuous operation in Rochester since its founding in 1899. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-20-million-for-capital-region-to-boost-community-preparedness-and-resiliency-for-disasters-and-extreme-weather,"SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $20 MILLION FOR CAPITAL REGION TO BOOST COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCY FOR DISASTERS & EXTREME WEATHER",2024-12-18,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Funding From Inflation Reduction Act Schumer Championed As Majority Leader Will Help Bolster Extreme Weather And Climate Resiliency Hubs In Albany’s Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods Trinity Alliance Of The Capital Region And Other Local Environmental Justice Groups Will Also Work Together To Strengthen Local Workforce Training And Other Projects To Help Families Lower Energy Costs & Fight Climate Change Locally Schumer, Gillibrand: Our Inflation Reduction Act Is Delivering To Help Keep Albany Safe During Emergencies And Reduce Energy Costs! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $20 million via the Inflation Reduction Act for the ALL(bany) Together - Climate and Health Resilience Equity Project spearheaded by Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region to support emergency response and extreme weather hubs to keep Albany neighborhoods safe. The senators said the project will also support local workforce training energy efficiency upgrades, and energy-related trades to help families lower costs and other environmental justice projects to fight climate change locally. “I championed the Inflation Reduction Act, the single largest investment in environmental and climate justice in history, because we need to invest in communities like Albany to give them both the resources and the skills to combat climate change locally–not to mention new tools to hold down energy costs. I am proud to deliver this major up to $20 million federal investment to make Albany neighborhoods more resilient and prepared in emergencies like snowstorms, flooding, heatwaves, and give people the hands on training they need to enter clean energy careers,” said Senator Schumer. “This is a win-win: making Albany stronger in the face of emergencies and boosting workforce training for good paying clean energy jobs. This will help build a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future for the Capital Region.” “All New Yorkers should have access to life-saving resources during emergencies,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I’m proud to announce this $20 million in federal funding, made available through the Inflation Reduction Act, which will help keep Albany residents safe, train local workers for good-paying jobs, and boost the Capitol Region’s climate resiliency. I will continue fighting to ensure that communities across New York have the services they need to combat climate-related emergencies and pave the way for a greener future.” Schumer and Gillibrand explained that Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region will use its $10 million share of the award to construct the Southern Community Resilience Hub, and $3.5 million will go to the Underground Railroad Education Center to construct the Northern Community Resilience Hub. $6.5 million will help increase opportunities for accessible workforce training, invest in green infrastructure, increase community composting, and work with local building trades professional and general contractors to conduct home energy audits, home inspections, and remediate indoor pollution. This project will increase resilience to extreme weather events among Albany's most vulnerable neighborhoods for generations thanks to improved infrastructure, disaster preparedness training, and reduced chronic exposure to indoor pollutants. Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan said, “When the City of Albany awarded Trinity Alliance $1.7 million of our American Rescue Plan Funding allocation, we knew the much-needed investment was a significant first step to help improve their facilities and expand the scope and reach of their services. Since then Trinity Alliance, under the leadership of Harris Oberlander, has been working hard to secure even more funding to make their entire strategic plan a reality. Thanks to the leadership and advocacy of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, this $20 million grant for Trinity Alliance is a transformational investment in one of the South End’s most important community organizations — all in an effort to better serve the residents of the City of Albany. We are proud the City of Albany‘s ARPA grant to Trinity Alliance helped leverage an additional investment that increased the impact ten-fold — a domino effect of investment in our community that we all aimed for when the American Rescue Plan Act was first passed. Trinity Alliance is a prime example of how President Biden’s and Vice President Harris’ American Rescue Plan, coupled by the advocacy of Senate Majority Leader Schumer, Senator Gillibrand, and Congressman Tonko, and a comprehensive partnership at every level of government is making a historic impact on our city, and will continue to do so far into the future.” Schumer fought to secure $2 billion to create the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program in the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The program helps disadvantaged communities tackle environmental and climate justice challenges through projects that reduce pollution, build climate resilience, and help achieve climate justice. These place-based investments will be focused on community-driven initiatives to be responsive to community and stakeholder input. They are designed to deliver on the transformative potential of the IRA for communities most adversely and disproportionately impacted by climate change, legacy pollution, and historical disinvestments. To learn more, click here. Schumer has long been a supporter of the ALL(bany) Together project, writing a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan earlier this year and personally calling the Administrator supporting this project. Schumer’s letter can be found here. “This grant money will go far toward transforming downtown Albany, strengthening and supporting a marginalized community that for far too long has been overlooked,” said Harris Oberlander, CEO of the nonprofit Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region. “Trinity and its partners are grateful to Sen. Schumer for creating an initiative that will build neighborhood assets and pay dividends immediately and far into the future.'' ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-permanent-fed-funding-fix-for-world-trade-center-health-program-to-resolve-funding-shortfall-which-supports-9/11-heroes-with-ongoing-health-issues-in-end-of-year-budget,"SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE PERMANENT FED FUNDING FIX FOR WORLD TRADE CENTER HEALTH PROGRAM TO RESOLVE FUNDING SHORTFALL WHICH SUPPORTS 9/11 HEROES WITH ONGOING HEALTH ISSUES IN END OF YEAR BUDGET",2024-12-18,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Schumer And Gillibrand Have Long Fought For Continued Funds To Support First Responders And Others With Long-Term Health Issues Stemming From 9/11 Terror Attack Senators Explain They Secured Funding In Upcoming Budget Bill That Congress Will Vote On This Week Schumer, Gillibrand: This Funding Fix Ensures 9/11 Heroes Never Have To Worry About Getting The Health Care They Need U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced he has secured permanent federal funding to support 9/11 first responders and survivors as part of the end-of-year federal budget bill. The senators explained that even 23 years after the attack many New Yorkers are still being diagnosed with 9/11-related health problems. The program was likely to start running at a deficit in a few years unless more funds were added due to more people who have developed health issues related to the 2001 attack in New York and new responders and survivors who continue to become sick from 9/11-related conditions. “We have seen the emotional toll the healthcare funding crisis has taken on our 9/11 heroes. I’m proud to share I’ve secured billions in federal funding to keep this program funded permanently so 9/11 first responders and survivors can continue receiving the care they deserve,” said Senator Schumer. “From the moment of the attack, brave first responders and everyday folks made a sacrifice on that day – and in the months that followed – that honored their country. I always said that I would not rest until the victims of 9/11 knew that whenever they needed care, that care would be there for them. Now, with the permanent funding of the World Trade Center Health Program, I’m thrilled to say we are eliminating funding cliffs for this program once and for all to ensure survivors will always receive the care they need.” ""I'm thrilled that the end-of-year health extenders package includes a provision regarding funding for the World Trade Center Health Program that will help prevent a funding shortfall for years to come. This change solves our current projected funding deficit that would have forced cuts to program services in as little as 3 years and harmed 9/11 responders and survivors. This new formula, which will begin in 2026, provides substantially more funding and peace of mind for responders and survivors currently participating in the vital services the World Trade Center Health Program provides,"" said Senator Gillibrand. The senators said after years of securing short-term funding for the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) he has finally secured permanent funding. The WTCHP helps pay for first responders diagnosed with conditions related to their service on 9/11 but needs more funds to continue supporting first responders with rising health needs. The senators explained that the funding dilemma has been solved—before it became a crisis—by attaching the funds to this year’s end-of-year federal budget bill. The WTCHP program covers the medical expenses for WTC-related health conditions, including many types of cancers. The fund was established in 2011 as part of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act and was originally funded for five years for $1.6 billion. The program was reauthorized in 2015 and extended through 2090 with bipartisan support. In 2022, Schumer and Gillibrand delivered $1 billion for the WTCHP in the end-of-year spending bill, and in 2023, the senator secured an additional $676 million for the program. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-kennedy_with-push-buffalo--announce-20-million-to-boost-community-preparedness-and-resiliency-for-disasters-and-extreme-weather,"SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, KENNEDY – WITH PUSH BUFFALO – ANNOUNCE $20 MILLION TO BOOST COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCY FOR DISASTERS AND EXTREME WEATHER",2024-12-18,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Funding From Inflation Reduction Act Schumer Championed As Majority Leader Will Help Create Mobilization Hubs For Neighborhoods To Be Prepared For Emergencies With Equipment Like Backup Generators, Snow Removal Equipment, Portable Solar Kits, Batteries, Walkie-Talkies, And More PUSH Buffalo, CoNECT, And Other Local Environmental Justice Groups Will Also Work Together To Strengthen Local Workforce Training In Solar Install & Energy Efficiency Upgrades To Fight Climate Change Locally & Help Families Lower Energy Costs Schumer, Gillibrand, Kennedy: Our Inflation Reduction Act Is Delivering To Help Keep Buffalonians Safe During Emergencies And Reduce Energy Costs! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Congressman Tim Kennedy along with PUSH Buffalo and a coalition of other Western NY environmental justice groups announced $20 million via the Inflation Reduction Act for Erie County’s Buffalo Neighborhood Mobilization Hubs Plan, which will support emergency response and extreme weather hubs and bring emergency preparedness resources to neighborhoods across Buffalo. The lawmakers said the project will also support local workforce training initiatives for solar installation, energy efficiency upgrades, and other energy-related trades to help families lower costs and fight climate change locally. “I’m championed the Inflation Reduction Act, the single largest investment in environmental and climate justice in history, because we need to invest in communities like Buffalo to give them both the resources and the skills to combat climate change locally – not to mention new tools to hold down energy costs. I am proud to deliver this major up to $20 million federal investment to make neighborhoods across Buffalo more resilient, keep people prepared in emergencies like snowstorms, flooding and heatwaves, and give people the tools to enter clean-energy careers,” said Senator Schumer. “This is a win-win: making Buffalo neighborhoods stronger in the face of emergencies and boosting workforce training for good paying clean-energy jobs. This will help build a cleaner, greener and more resilient future for Western NY.” “No one should be without access to critical support services during an emergency,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I’m proud to announce this federal funding, which will help make sure that residents of Buffalo have access to the resources they need during climate-related crises. I’m committed to building on this initiative, and I will continue working to guarantee that communities across New York have the services they need to combat the growing number of climate-related emergencies striking our state.” “In times of crisis, many communities in Buffalo face acute challenges that require big ideas and teamwork,” said Congressman Kennedy. “PUSH Buffalo and CoNECT have demonstrated their ability to meet the needs of vulnerable neighborhoods by providing resources and support. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, this $20 million grant will empower this coalition to create 150 Neighborhood Mobilization Hubs, which will include emergency equipment to ensure communities are prepared for storms and other emergencies. This program will also invest in workforce training that will give people the tools required to increase community resilience, secure good-paying jobs, and strengthen our economy. This is an important step in making communities in Buffalo more equitably prepared for emergencies—improving and saving lives.” Schumer fought to secure $2 billion to create the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Community Change Grants Program in the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The program helps disadvantaged communities tackle environmental and climate justice challenges through projects that reduce pollution, build climate resilience, and help achieve climate justice. These place-based investments will be focused on community-driven initiatives to be responsive to community and stakeholder input. They are designed to deliver on the transformative potential of the IRA for communities most adversely and disproportionately impacted by climate change, legacy pollution, and historical disinvestments. To learn more, click here. The Buffalo Neighborhood Mobilization Hubs Plan aims to create Community Resilience Hubs across Erie County to provide disadvantaged communities access to portable solar kits, batteries, walkie-talkies, backup generators, and other emergency equipment in emergencies. The project will purchase portable network kits, solar kits to power them, wired internet access, and other devices will be stored at Community Tech Labs. The project will additionally support local workforce training in solar installation, energy efficiency upgrades, and other trades and conduct outreach to potential employers. Project partners include Just Solutions Collective, Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition, Clean Air Coalition of WNY, University at Buffalo, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, City of Buffalo- Department of Citizen Services, Erie County- Department of Health Equity. Rahwa Ghirmatzion, Senior Fellow at the Just Solutions Collective will provided strategy and overall project management. “The Community Change Grant represents a turning point for climate resilience and environmental justice for frontline communities in the City of Buffalo. We celebrate President Biden’s investment in self-determined solutions and grassroots leadership right here in our own neighborhoods, and the Environmental Protection Agency’s commitment to climate justice. We will use this three-year award to develop and implement neighborhood-focused solutions and strategies that live into the People’s Climate Law (New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, or CLCPA, passed in 2019). These programs and services will directly address the unique needs of each neighborhood, and be implemented in collaborative, collective action,” said Dawn Wells-Clyburn, Executive Director of PUSH Buffalo. “We are excited to launch this vital project to support community-led efforts in collaboration with government partners as we work towards health equity and environmental resiliency in Buffalo,” said Jessica Bauer Walker, Executive Director of CoNECT. “We are so pleased to have selected the Buffalo Neighborhood Mobilization Hubs Plan (PUSH Buffalo) to receive funding to help support their amazing work,” said Lisa F. Garcia. “These EPA investments will advance local, on-the-ground projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity.” “Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition is deeply grateful to the EPA for its investment in this innovative and collaborative community effort to heal and restore our neighborhoods and work towards building a healthy and sustainable Buffalo, where everyone can work, play, learn, live, and thrive,” said Dina Thompson, Executive Director, Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition. “We are grateful to President Biden for listening to climate justice leaders on their decades-long fight to address the worst impacts of climate change in our communities. The Communities Change grant is meant to catalyze investments on the frontlines to pave the way for a just and equitable clean energy transition,” said Rahwa Ghirmatzion, Project Manager. ""Clean Air welcomes the EPA's tremendous investment in climate resiliency, led by and for the Buffalo community. Our work on the front lines of the climate crisis has highlighted the need for neighborhood-level resiliency, and we are proud to partner in this crucial effort,"" said Chris Murawski, Executive Director, Clean Air Coalition. “We are grateful to President Biden and Senator Chuck Schumer for listening to climate justice leaders on their decades-long fight to address the worst impacts of climate change in our communities. The Communities Change grant is meant to catalyze investments on the frontlines to pave the way for a just and equitable clean energy transition,” said Rahwa Ghirmatzion, Project Manager. ""The University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences is excited to be collaborating with PUSH Buffalo and other partners on this resilience-building project in Buffalo. We look forward to supporting the students and faculty funded by this grant and are excited to witness the impact that it will make locally and throughout the region,"" said Robin G. Schulze, dean of the UB College of Arts and Sciences. “It’s been two years since the Christmas Blizzard and other storms that dropped seven feet of snow hit Buffalo and Erie County . My administration continues to work tirelessly to prepare residents for all emergencies, especially winter storms that are increasing in frequency and intensity,” said Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. “Thanks to Majority Leader Schumer, Senator Gillibrand, and Congressman Tim Kennedy, these EPA funds will allow us to coordinate with PUSH Buffalo and the City of Buffalo to continue that work and meet residents where they are to save lives and build community resilience.” About PUSH Buffalo and CoNECT PUSH Buffalo and CoNECT each have extensive experience working to engage the local community and outreach to disadvantaged residents. PUSH and CoNECT co-founded ANCHOR (Assisting Needs for Community Health, Opportunity, and Resiliency) as a community-based coalition in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to function as a bridge between systems, sectors, organizations, grassroots efforts, and community members. Their mission is to remove barriers and build up support to help Buffalo’s most vulnerable neighborhoods that disproportionately face the first and worst impacts of any acute events, including pandemics, mass shootings, and extreme weather. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://clarke.house.gov/rep-clarke-hosts-press-conference-to-urge-the-administration-to-protect-black-immigrant-community-during-the-lame-duck-session/,REP. CLARKE HOSTS PRESS CONFERENCE TO URGE THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT BLACK IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY DURING THE LAME DUCK SESSION,2024-12-17,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Yvette D. Clarke,C001067,clarke.house.gov,clarke,https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 17, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), colleagues, and advocacy groups held a press conference at the Capitol calling for the Biden Administration to protect Black immigrant communities during the lame duck session, with concern about how President-elect Trump’s proposed immigration policies will impact Black communities and families of mixed status. The press conference comes on the heels of Rep. Clarke and colleaguesletter to the administration urging President Biden to exercise his existing legal authorities and take the following executive actions: extend and redesignate Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for currently designated countries, clear the TPS processing backlog, finalize a rule to provide auto-extensions for work permits, take immediate steps to prioritize the processing of work permits across all categories, and designate special student relief (SSR) to Nigerian F-1 students studying in the United States. “During President-elect Trump’s previous term, we saw the Trump Administration enact detrimental policies, such as expanding migrant detention programs and building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico Border. Further in 2019, we witnessed Immigration and Customs Enforcement detain migrants at record-high levels with Black detainees facing abuse at disproportionate rates,” the lawmakers wrote. With his pledge to conduct the largest mass deportation in history and enlist the military to carry out this plan, we are extremely concerned that people of African descent will be targeted at higher rates. These actions are imperative to protect innocent people and families from further disruptions to their lives.” Advocacy groups joined the lawmakers to show support and solidarity for this effort: Nils Kinuani, African Communities Together (ACT), Ronald Claude, Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI), Gbenga Ogunjimi, Nigerian Center, and Daniel Tse, Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA). “The scapegoating of immigrants and immigration has placed Black immigrants at a dangerous crossroads, where they are both targeted by harmful rhetoric and policies, while simultaneously having their needs and contributions rendered invisible. With President-elect Trump’s promise of a mass deportation agenda, the clock is ticking for proactive action to protect our communities. We urge President Biden to use his authority to ensure that Black immigrants are safeguarded in an increasingly xenophobic and racist immigration landscape,” said Nils Kinuani, Federal Policy Manager of African Communities Together. “We urge the administration to grant Nigeria Special Student Relief (SSR) designation, or, if possible, Temporary Protected Status (TPS). We request that the Biden administration extend these critical protections to Nigerian nationals and students in the U.S. before its term concludes. As the United States transitions to a new administration, we recommend prioritizing this request as a policy recommendation for the incoming administration, particularly given its stated commitment to favoring merit-based immigration. This approach is especially relevant for individuals with skills in demand in the U.S. economy,” said Gbenga Ogunjimi, Executive Director of the Nigerian Center and lead of the TPS Coalition for Nigeria. “Renewing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is advantageous for both the United States and the individuals who hold this status. TPS holders contribute more than $4 billion in taxes and are vital to our nation’s economy,” said Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. “If TPS is not renewed, this will create a massive socio-economic disruption and force thousands of people to leave their families behind. The answer is clear: we must extend TPS.” The letter was also signed by Reps. Amo, Bishop, Carson, Carter, Cherfilus-McCormick, Cleaver, Connolly, Davis, Danny, Escobar, Evans, García, Garcia, Goldman, Grijalva, Jackson, Johnson, Kamlager-Dove, Lee, Lee Carter, McIver, Meeks, Meng, Holmes Norton, Ocasio-Cortez, Omar, Pressley, Quigley, Ramirez, Ruppersberger, Vargas, Veasey, Velázquez, Wasserman Schultz, Waters, Watson Coleman, Williams, and Wilson. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://clarke.house.gov/rep-clarke-releases-statement-on-the-bipartisan-house-task-force-on-artificial-intelligence-report/,REP. CLARKE RELEASES STATEMENT ON THE BIPARTISAN HOUSE TASK FORCE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REPORT,2024-12-17,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Yvette D. Clarke,C001067,clarke.house.gov,clarke,https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 17, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, DC — Today, the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence delivered its 253-page end-of-year report and main findings to Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The report outlines pathways forward and progressive proposals for advancing the country’s capacity for AI innovation. “As one of the first members of Congress to call out the potential harms of artificial intelligence, I’ve worked diligently to sound the alarm and introduced legislation on deepfakes and algorithmic bias. I’m pleased with the report’s findings – as a bipartisan effort and product that wasn’t geared to detail specific legislative recommendations, as a member of the bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence,” said Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke. “It’s imperative that Congress establishes a clear standard for identifying deepfakes and provides prosecutors, regulators, and especially victims with the necessary tools to combat fake or manipulated content. Americans do not forfeit their civil liberties when they go online. But when corporations with vast resources continue to allow their AI systems to carry biases against vulnerable groups, the reality is that countless have and will continue to face prejudice in digital spaces. “It’s reassuring to know that civil rights and civil liberties were included and acknowledged. However, it is not a complete summation of my priorities and goals for AI legislation. This is a step forward to working across the aisle to ensure our AI resiliency, and a good foundation to build on heading into the 119th Congress.” Read the full report and key findings here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/press-conference-representative-adriano-espaillat-delivers-4-million-dollars,Press Conference: Representative Adriano Espaillat Delivers $4 Million Dollars in Federal Funding to CCNY,2024-12-17,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Adriano Espaillat,E000297,espaillat.house.gov,espaillat,https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC -- This Friday, December 20th at 9:00 a.m. (EST), Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will hold a press conference touting $4 million in federal funding secured through the Appropriations Fiscal Year 2024 process benefiting the City College of New York (CCNY) to transform the Historic Alumni House into a skills-based workforce development community center as part of the Charles B. Rangel Infrastructure Workforce Initiative. Espaillat will be joined by CCNY President, Dr. Vincent Boudreau, and others during the check presentation. WHO:Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) CCNY President Dr. Vincent Boudreau Dee Dee Mozeleski, Senior Vice President of the Office of Institutional Advancement, Communications and External Relations at CCNY Local Elected Officials WHAT: Check Presentation of $4 Million to CCNY WHEN: Friday, December 20, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. EST WHERE: The City College of New York Shepard Hall, Room 350, 3rd floor 160 Convent Avenue New York, NY 10031",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-calls-social-security-administration-take-action,CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CALLS ON SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE ACTION TO PREVENT SCAMS AGAINST SENIORS,2024-12-17,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Joseph D. Morelle,M001206,morelle.house.gov,morelle,https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle wrote a letter to Social Security Administration (SSA) Acting Commissioner Carolyn Colvin regarding potential risks to seniors within the SSA’s current email practices. Specifically, Morelle criticized the use of a “no-reply” email address and embedded links within official email communications. “The use of embedded links sent from the ‘no-reply’ email creates an opportunity for bad actors to take advantage of unsuspecting recipients,” wrote Congressman Joe Morelle in his letter. “Malicious actors can easily mimic this format and trick users into releasing personal and private information for their criminal gain; this risk is especially acute among recipients who may not have the tools or knowledge to determine whether the message is authentic or not. This increases the likelihood that already vulnerable populations fall victim to phishing schemes.” Morelle expressed his continued concern over these practices in his letter, which builds on his existing work to keep seniors—and all Americans—safe from bad actors online. Recently, Congressman Morelle partnered with Lifespan of Greater Rochester to provide older members of our community with the tools and knowledge needed to make safe, informed decisions during the holiday season. To hear Congressman Morelle’s tips-and-tricks to combat scams and keep you and your family safe online, watch his video here. To read the full text of Congressman Morelle’s letter to the Social Security Administration, click here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4301,Tonko Asserts Need to Pass His SAFE Bet Act Ahead of Senate Judiciary Hearing,2024-12-17,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Paul Tonko,T000469,tonko.house.gov,tonko,https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) today shared a statement ahead of a hearing in the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary examining legalized sports gambling in the U.S. and highlighting his trailblazing legislation that, for the first time, provides nationwide consumer protections for the mobile sports gambling industry, called the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet (SAFE Bet) Act: “When the Supreme Court legalized mobile sports gambling in 2018, sportsbooks spared no time and no expense cozying up to state legislatures, lobbying leagues, and pumping out advertising to grow a new audience and new generation of consumers. What they know, yet what they have continuously denied and lied to the public about is the tremendous, lasting damage that this barrage of gambling opportunities has inflicting on individuals. “People have lost their jobs, homes, marriages, communities and, tragically, their lives to the disease of gambling addiction. But, sportsbooks have done precious little to curb this growing public health crisis, instead placing the burden of blame on the consumer, while lining their own pockets at the expense of millions who are struggling with this addiction. “Just as Congress came together to fight Big Tobacco decades ago, we must come together now to protect people and their families from the suffering related to problem gambling. My SAFE Bet Act is the answer. Much like the historic Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act that helped open our eyes to the harms of smoking, my legislation does not place an outright ban on online gambling, but instead holds this predatory industry to a higher standard in order to protect public health. “I hope that — as they learn more about this issue and its growing threat to our communities — my colleagues join me in advancing this legislation as soon as possible to give sports back to the American people.” Tonko introduced the SAFE Bet Act alongside U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) in September of 2024. The landmark bill addresses the public health implications resulting from the widespread legalization of sports betting in the nation by requiring states offering sports betting to meet minimum federal standards in the categories of advertising, affordability and Artificial Intelligence to create a safer, less addictive product. A fact sheet of the SAFE Bet Act can be found HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-in-response-to-national-archivists-refusal-to-certify-the-equal-rights-amendment/,Gillibrand Statement In Response To National Archivist’s Refusal To Certify The Equal Rights Amendment,2024-12-17,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement following the archivist’s refusal to certify the Equal Rights Amendment: “The archivist is correct that she has a responsibility to uphold the law. Unfortunately, by refusing to certify the ERA, she is wrongfully inserting herself into a clear constitutional process, despite the fact that her role is purely ministerial. The archivist’s arguments on the ratification process for the Equal Rights Amendment are deeply flawed in multiple ways. First, the 2022 Office of Legal Counsel memo did not affirm that a deadline was valid and enforceable; rather, it said that the deadline remained an open legal question. Furthermore, it should be obvious that the Trump administration’s 2020 OLC memo was a political document, given its departure from prior OLC opinions and its problematic reliance on superseded and invalid precedent. Clearly, it was issued as an attempt to kill the ERA after it had met the necessary requirements for certification. Finally, the simple truth is that OLC memos are advisory in nature and can easily be disregarded by the current administration. Second, the statement mischaracterizes the district and circuit court decisions, which did not affirm that the ratification deadlines set by Congress were valid. In reality, the district court found that the parties lacked standing, and the circuit court found that the standard for injunctive relief was not met. Third, there is no shortage of precedent demonstrating that so-called deadlines in the preamble of legislation—not in the text itself—are inoperative. In fact, the Constitution does not grant Congress the power to set ratification deadlines for amendments at all, nor does it include any timeliness requirement of its own. A previous archivist certified and published an amendment written more than two hundred years before its ratification. Our argument has strong support from legal experts, twenty-three attorneys general, and the American Bar Association. I continue to urge President Biden to direct the archivist to certify and publish the ERA and enshrine equality for all in the Constitution.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-inclusion-of-provision-for-world-trade-center-health-program-funding-in-end-of-year-spending-package/,Gillibrand Statement On Inclusion Of Provision For World Trade Center Health Program Funding In End-Of-Year Spending Package,2024-12-17,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the inclusion of a provision to fund the World Trade Center Health Program in the end-of-year health extenders package: “I’m thrilled that the end-of-year health extenders package includes a provision regarding funding for the World Trade Center Health Program that will help prevent a funding shortfall for years to come. This change solves our current projected funding deficit that would have forced cuts to program services in as little as 3 years and harmed 9/11 responders and survivors. This new formula, which will begin in 2026, provides substantially more funding and peace of mind for responders and survivors currently participating in the vital services the World Trade Center Health Program provides.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gets-greenlight-for-utica-following-his-push-senator-secures-18-million-to-fix-uticas-infamously-outdated-traffic-signals-and-make-safety-upgrades-along-genesee-street,"SCHUMER GETS GREENLIGHT FOR UTICA! FOLLOWING HIS PUSH, SENATOR SECURES $1.8+ MILLION TO FIX UTICA’S INFAMOUSLY OUTDATED TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND MAKE SAFETY UPGRADES ALONG GENESEE STREET",2024-12-17,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Utica Has Been Trying For Years To Pilot A Network of Smart Traffic Signals Along Genesee Street – Which Is Heavily Traveled Each Day By Thousands Of Vehicles & Pedestrians – And Feds Finally Deliver Funding Needed Following Schumer’s Advocacy & Personal Call To Secretary Buttigieg Funding Comes From U.S. Transportation Department’s Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Program Created By Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Schumer Led To Passage In Senate Schumer: New Traffic Lights Put Utica In Fast Lane For Less Traffic & Safer Future Following his push earlier this year, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced he has secured $1,809,957 via the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law to fix the infamous and outdated Genesee Street traffic signals in the City of Utica. Schumer said Utica plans to pilot the latest in smart-traffic signals along Genesee Street, which local officials say will reduce traffic and accidents while strengthening safety for motorists and pedestrians along this busy corridor. “I’m proud to announce the feds have officially greenlit funding to fix traffic lights on Utica’s Genesee Street! Every Utican knows that these traffic lights can be frustrating and outright dangerous and for years the City of Utica has been developing a plan to fix it. That’s why I urged U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for funding to increase safety in Utica & revamp this corridor with a new network of cutting-edge, smart-traffic signals,” said Senator Schumer. “New traffic lights are putting Utica in the fast lane to decrease traffic, accidents, and wait times. I created the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation grant program in my Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law because I knew we have the technology to pave the way for a smoother and safer commute for all, and I’m thrilled that it’s delivering for Utica today.” Michael P. Galime, Mayor, City of Utica said, “Senator Schumer’s unwavering commitment to this long-overlooked issue has paved the way for a transformative moment in Utica’s history. With the award of the SMART grant pilot funding, we are now poised to implement state-of-the-art smart grid technology along Genesee Street—marking the beginning of a comprehensive modernization of Utica’s signaling infrastructure. This milestone signals a brighter future for our city, enhancing public safety, improving community well-being, and laying the groundwork for a fully connected smart grid system. As Utica experiences a renaissance of redevelopment, these advancements are a critical step toward a more efficient, sustainable, and thriving urban center.” Schumer said this federal funding allows the City of Utica to move forward with plans to upgrade its traffic signals. Schumer said the aging stop lights on Genesee Street have plagued Utica residents for years. Phase one of the city’s planned multi-phase upgrade was completed in 2012, but unfortunately officials later reported that there was not enough funding for traffic signal synchronization or timing. Over a decade later, many Genesee Street traffic signals are still out-of-time and frustrating Uticans every day. It can take 15 minutes or more to travel the length of Genesee Street in a car, causing traffic delays that drive vehicles off the city’s main drag and onto side streets. This federal funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grant program, which was created by his Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law. Schumer personally called U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg advocating for the project and followed up with a letter that can be found here. With funding, Schumer said Utica will be able to install and pilot dozens of new, state-of-the-art, smart traffic signals along a 2-mile street of Genesee Street and a continuous 5-block offshoot of Bleecker and Elizabeth Streets, supporting key partner locations like Utica Fire Station #2, Utica’s nationally recognized refugee agency (The Center), Utica’s public transit hub (CENTRO), the Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and more. Utica’s smart traffic signals will include long sought after synchronization, connectivity, and other smart city features, including: Emergency preemption with multi-level right of way for fire, police, snowplow, and transit vehicles 360-degree video detection for vehicles and pedestrians Pedestrian crossing accessibility features, such as audio / visual cues and passive detection Data collection and analysis tools to enhance planning, engineering, management and traffic study According to the NYS Sheriff’s Association, 38% of pedestrian-involved crashes and nearly 20% of all crashes in the City of Utica occur along this corridor. Schumer highlighted that the city expects new smart signals to have a wide range of benefits, including improving emergency response times, reducing traffic and wait times at traffic lights, and strengthening safety to reduce pedestrian injuries and crashes. Mark Williams, Utica Chief of Police & Scott Ingersol, Utica Fire Chief said, “The award of the SMART grant pilot funding is a game-changer for public safety in Utica. With the implementation of advanced smart city technology along Genesee Street, we’re not only modernizing our traffic signaling system but also significantly enhancing our ability to protect and serve the community. These upgrades will improve emergency response times for police, fire, and ambulance services, while also ensuring safer streets for pedestrians and drivers alike. Additionally, as we modernize our infrastructure, this system will provide invaluable support for essential public works operations such as snow plowing and street maintenance. This marks a critical step in building a safer, more resilient Utica as we embrace the future of urban redevelopment. On behalf of Utica’s Police and Fire, we thank Senator Schumer for fighting to ensure that our city has the modern transportation infrastructure needed to support our exceptional police officers and firefighters in keeping our community safe.” Nicholas F. Laino, Board of Members Chairman, CENTRO said, “Genesee St. is the heartbeat of Utica. It is CENTRO’s busiest corridor providing thousands of rides to Utica residents each week. Now, because of Senator Schumer’s tireless advocacy, Genesee St. will finally receive the upgrade we have all waited decades for. Smart, synchronized traffic signalization along the Genesee St. corridor will improve the reliability and on-time performance of CENTRO’s bus service, which will in turn improve the usability of our system, increase our ridership, and strengthen transportation access across the Mohawk Valley. It will also decrease idling time for all CENTRO vehicles, including our buses, which will decrease the amount of greenhouse gas emissions in our community. On behalf of CENTRO, our riders, and as a lifelong member of greater Utica, I thank Senator Schumer for delivering and look forward to the new and improved Genesee St.” Edward Welsh, CEO, CABVI said, “As all Uticans know, the traffic lights downtown are terrible, antiquated, and stressful for motorists and pedestrians. They are also particularly unsafe for the blind, visually impaired, and other communities with disabilities. News of this award is very good for people with vision loss in Utica, particularly around CABVI’s facilities on Kent and Elizabeth Streets downtown. Public protection is one of Senator Schumer’s top priorities, for which we are grateful. This is one of those rare projects that simultaneously improves traffic and pedestrian safety while cutting reaction time for first responders utilizing one of Utica’s busiest streets. CABVI and the communities we serve thank Senator Schumer for his hard work to bring smart, accessible traffic signals to the City of Utica.” The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act included $100 million appropriated annually over five years (FY22-26) for the SMART grant program, which was established to provide grants to eligible public sector agencies to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart community technologies and systems in order to improve transportation efficiency and safety. Schumer has long been a champion for transportation projects in the City of Utica. This past June, Senator Schumer delivered $4,613,276 through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law-funded Federal Highway Administration Transpiration Alternatives Program for the City of Utica’s Broad Street Corridor Project. In 2022, Schumer secured an $18.2 million grant through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program for Utica’s North Genesee Street Gateway Bridge & Multi-Modal Connector Project. In 2016, Schumer successfully unlocked $1.8 million in federal funds through the Federal Highway Administration and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) that were previously secured for an obsolete project and blocked for reuse. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-announces-56-million-federal-support-town-rush,CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ANNOUNCES $5.6 MILLION IN FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR TOWN OF RUSH,2024-12-16,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Joseph D. Morelle,M001206,morelle.house.gov,morelle,https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced he has helped secure more than $5.6 million in federal funding to support the creation of a new water district in the Town of Rush. The completion of this project will provide public water to the town and help improve the overall health, welfare, and safety of residents. “Reliable access to clean water is fundamental for healthy communities. I’m proud to announce significant federal funding to make this a reality for more people in the town of Rush by creating a new water district,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “I’m grateful to Supervisor Woolaver and the Town of Rush for their partnership as we work to upgrade our aging water infrastructure and improve quality of life for everyone who calls Rush home.” “I would like to thank Congressman Joe Morelle and everyone involved in securing the funding for the new water district in the Town of Rush,” said Town of Rush Supervisor Daniel Woolaver. “Creating reliable access to clean water would be life changing for so many of our residents, and I look forward to the work ahead.” The total funding for this project consists of $500,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending that Congressman Morelle secured through the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding Process as well as $5,107,000 in Rural Development direct loan funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Town of Rush will use these funds to construct a new water district and provide public water and fire protection to residents relying on private wells. Currently, many town residents experience hardships concerning their private well supplies, including low yields during dry periods and failed water samples. The Town intends to install approximately 35,000 linear feet of new 6"" and 8"" water main, valves, fire hydrants, and related appurtenances to serve the area's residents. This project will improve drinking water quality for approximately 285 residents living in 114 households in the Town. Upon completion of this project, the residents will be served with public water which will protect water resources for the future, reduce greenhouse gases, and reduce potential well water contamination. To learn more about this project—as well as others Congressman Morelle has helped support through the Community Project Funding Process—visit the Congressman’s website here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4298,Tonko Honors 2024 NY-20 Congressional App Challenge Winners at Guilderland High School,2024-12-16,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Paul Tonko,T000469,tonko.house.gov,tonko,https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"GUILDERLAND, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko visited Guilderland High School on Friday to recognize Atri Dey, Anthony Egan, and Joshua Ko, members of the winning team for the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for New York’s 20th Congressional District. During the visit, Tonko delivered congratulatory remarks and presented each winning student with a Congressional Certificate of Achievement and a letter of recognition for their outstanding work. “Each year, I am impressed anew by the talent and innovative spirit shown by our Capital Region students through their submissions for the Congressional App Challenge,” Congressman Tonko said. “This year was no exception. With their Polibite app, Atri, Anthony, and Joshua demonstrated not only their outstanding coding skills, but also a commendable dedication to helping their peers participate in the political process and stay informed on current events. I’m proud to welcome these students into the storied ranks of Capital Region innovators, and I’m grateful to Atri, Anthony, and Joshua for their hard work. Congratulations to all the students who participated in this year’s App Challenge!” During the lead-up to last month’s elections, with many of their peers and classmates registering to vote for the first time, Atri, Anthony, and Joshua set out to create an app that would help people stay informed and engage in the political process. Their winning submission, Polibite, is a web app that aims to help users keep up with news on current legislation while also encouraging them to take political action. The app serves as a one-stop hub for users to get daily updates on Congressional activity, learn more about the lawmaking process, and register to vote. The winning students coded the website from scratch using a combination of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python coding languages. You can learn more about the app by viewing the students’ submission video on YouTube. This year’s NY-20 Congressional App Challenge winner was chosen by a distinguished panel of local judges, 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 by Congress in 2013 to encourage innovation and engagement in coding, computer science, and STEM education. The App Challenge is open to all eligible middle and high school-aged students in New York’s 20th Congressional District, regardless of coding experience. To view and download photos of Congressman Tonko’s visit with Atri, Anthony, and Joshua, see the Congressman’s social media posts HERE, HERE, and HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4299,Tonko Clarifies Opposition to Hateful National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA),2024-12-16,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Paul Tonko,T000469,tonko.house.gov,tonko,https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) clarified his firm opposition to the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the following statement: “Last week, I mistakenly voted ‘YES’ for the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA has historically served as a non-partisan bill to reinforce our commitment to our service members and protect our national security. Unfortunately, Republicans have turned what should be a bipartisan declaration of our freedoms into an attack against our transgender friends, family, and heroes. My deep apologies to those in my community who have been hurt by my mistake. Please know that I fully intended to vote 'NO' for this cruel bill that perpetuates hate and denies health care to those who need it. I have documented that error with the Clerk and clarified my opposition to this bill.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4300,"Tonko, Pallone Mark 50 Years of Safe Drinking Water Act with Introduction of AQUA Act",2024-12-16,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Paul Tonko,T000469,tonko.house.gov,tonko,https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — Today, on the 50-year anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials, and Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) introduced the AQUA Act, legislation that fixes America’s drinking water systems. The bill provides needed federal investments to local communities to address critical water infrastructure needs, delivers a lifeline to beleaguered water utilities in return for a commitment to temporarily halt water shutoffs for struggling customers, and ensures that every one of the millions of lead service lines still in use will be replaced. Among numerous other issue areas, Tonko’s Energy and Commerce Subcommittee has jurisdiction over the Safe Drinking Water Act, which was enacted on December 16, 1974, to protect public health by regulating the nation's public drinking water supply. “50 years ago, Congress took historic action to protect public health and improve the quality of drinking water across America,” Congressman Tonko said. “Half a century later, that lofty but vital commitment continues with the introduction of our AQUA Act. I have often said that every life and every job is dependent on clean water. During my leadership role in the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee, I’ve pushed to strengthen and expand access to safe drinking water. We made significant progress in the past three years with the advance of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. However, our commitment to clean water for every U.S. community is far from complete. Regions across the nation need additional, targeted resources to fix their crumbling infrastructure, and that’s where our AQUA Act comes in. This bill tackles devastating PFAS contamination in our drinking water and helps local communities get their water systems onto more sustainable footing. As we celebrate 50 years of drinking water investments and improvement, let’s continue working to rebuild America’s infrastructure, removing dangerous contaminants, and creating a strong, healthy, resilient economy for all.” “Access to clean, safe drinking water is a basic human right, and on this 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, I’m proud to join Congressman Tonko in introducing legislation that protects that right and ensures every American can trust the water coming out of their tap,” said Congressman Pallone. “This bill not only requires EPA to set new, strict drinking water standards for dangerous PFAS ‘forever chemicals,’ but it also devotes much-needed funding to local governments so they can repair our aging water systems and remove toxic lead from our children’s schools. This is exactly what’s required for Americans to finally have what they deserve – full and complete trust in their drinking water – and I applaud Congressman Tonko for his unfailing determination to get the job done.” Tonko has worked in Congress for years to ensure Americans have access to safe drinking water. Last month, he celebrated three years since the enactment of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and its more than $16 million in clean water investments delivered directly to New York’s 20th District. The AQUA Act Invests nearly $104 billion over 10 years for our nation's water systems, including: $49 billion for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) over 10 years $30 billion to support the full replacement of every lead service line $5 billion to help systems with PFAS contamination Requires EPA to set new, health-protective standards for PFAS, 1,4-dioxane, microcystin toxin, and chromium–6 while setting clearer criteria for EPA to set standards in the future Authorizes $1.5 billion annually for 10 years for a permanent water affordability program, modeled on the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, to assist households in improving or maintaining access to affordable drinking water. A fact sheet of the AQUA Act can be found HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/icymi-gillibrand-op-ed-in-the-new-york-times-make-the-equal-rights-amendment-part-of-the-constitution/,ICYMI: Gillibrand Op-Ed In The New York Times: Make The Equal Rights Amendment Part Of The Constitution,2024-12-16,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand published an opinion piece in the New York Times urging President Biden to direct the national archivist to certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which would enshrine equality and reproductive rights in the Constitution, before he leaves office. Senator Gillibrand has led the fight for the certification of the ERA, which was approved by both houses of Congress in the 1970s and ratified by the last of the necessary three-quarters of the states in 2020 but never published. Read the full op-ed here or below: Make the Equal Rights Amendment part of the Constitution Kirsten Gillibrand | December 15, 2024 With Republicans set to take unified control of government, Americans are facing the further degradation of reproductive freedom. Fortunately, Mr. Biden has the power to enshrine reproductive rights in the Constitution right now. He can direct the national archivist to certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment. This would mean that the amendment has been officially ratified and that the archivist has declared it part of the Constitution. The amendment is concise: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex. The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.” The amendment would make discrimination on the basis of sex — like restrictions on reproductive care that single out women — unconstitutional, including, in my view, abortion. We’ve seen the potential of this approach; courts in several states with E.R.A.s have cited those amendments in striking down state prohibitions on Medicaid-funded abortion care. The E.R.A. has met the requirements for certification — it passed two-thirds of Congress in 1972 and was ratified by three-quarters of the states as of 2020. Only a flawed Trump Justice Department memo prevented its certification as a constitutional amendment. The memo contended that the E.R.A. is no longer valid because it failed to meet the seven-year deadline that Congress initially set and then, when the ratification effort fell three states short, extended until 1982. But the deadline was meaningless. The Constitution says nothing about a deadline for amending it. No doubt this would be argued in the courts; right-wing legal challenges would follow the archivist’s certification and publication. But there is strong legal backing for our position. Mr. Biden should act now to protect reproductive rights and make the E.R.A. the law of the land. Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat, is a United States senator representing New York. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/following-his-advocacy-schumer-announces-historic-hudson-athens-lighthouse-selected-for-us-army-corps-protection-program-opening-up-desperately-needed-funding-to-help-save-beloved-lighthouse-from-sinking-into-the-hudson-river,"FOLLOWING HIS ADVOCACY, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES HISTORIC HUDSON-ATHENS LIGHTHOUSE SELECTED FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS PROTECTION PROGRAM, OPENING UP DESPERATELY NEEDED FUNDING TO HELP SAVE BELOVED LIGHTHOUSE FROM...",2024-12-16,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"After months of advocacy, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has selected the historic Hudson-Athens Lighthouse for their protection program and identified the Lighthouse as a priority for the Corps opening the desperately needed federal funding to help restore this beloved site. Schumer explained the historic lighthouse, which opened in 1874 and has served as a crucial navigation aid for commercial and recreational vessels, is on the national “11 Most Endangered Historic Places” list due to stronger waves and currents that are deteriorating wood pilings underneath the foundation, which puts the lighthouse at risk of collapsing into the Hudson River. Now thanks to Schumer’s efforts, the Army Corps will begin work with Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society to fund the engineering and construction work needed to save the lighthouse and stabilize the structure. “The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse has stood for over 150 years as a powerful symbol of New York’s rich maritime history, and is still used to help guide ships along the Hudson River and beloved by both tourists and the families in Columbia and Greene counties. When community leaders came to me fearing this historic lighthouse could begin sinking into the Hudson River, I said not on my watch! Now just in time for Christmas, I am proud to announce that I have gotten the Army Corps of Engineers leadership to include the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse in its protection program, opening up the critical federal funding needed to save this beloved historic landmark,” said Senator Schumer. “I worked for months calling the leadership at the Army Corps to shine a spotlight on the lighthouse and said we need federal support for this project. After years of uncertainty, we’re finally exiting the storm and the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society can chart a path forward. It is the Christmas gift so many have been looking for and I am proud to deliver it. I thank Brigadier General Lloyd, Colonel Young, and his team at the Corps for their work with us, and will continue to advocate to see this Lighthouse shine brightly for years to come.” Securing the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse into this program was a months-long effort by Schumer working behind the scenes to elevate the story of the lighthouse with the feds. Schumer personally called Assistant Secretary of Army Civil Works Michael Connor to advocate for the Army Corps to prioritize this project. Following his advocacy, the Army Corps allocated $50,000 for a feasibility study to assess appropriate next steps to restore the lighthouse’s base, which will open up continued federal investment for the restoration project. Following Schumer’s request, Army Corps leadership last week approved the feasibility study, greenlighting the project to move into its next phase of design and construction work through the USACE’s Continued Authorities Program (CAP) Section 14. Schumer pledged to continue pushing the Army Corps to prioritize preserving this beloved lighthouse for the Hudson Valley and Capital Region. Schumer said the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse is not just a physical structure, but a powerful symbol of the region’s identity and cultural heritage in Columbia and Greene Counties, and critical to the local tourism economy. For more than a century and a half, it has stood as a beacon of the Hudson Valley’s spirit and resilience, connecting generations of local residents to the history of their community and the river that has shaped it. The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse still serves as a navigational aid for ships along the Hudson River and for over a century was essential for the commerce that fueled the growth of America. Schumer said preserving the lighthouse is critical not only as a historic and cultural landmark, but a unifying symbol for the whole region. ""We are deeply grateful to Senator Schumer for his unwavering support and dedication to preserving the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, a cherished symbol of our community and the entire Hudson River region. Thanks to his proactive advocacy, the Army Corps' approval of the feasibility study is an essential and monumental achievement to secure the funding to stabilize, restore, and preserve this historic landmark and priceless community and state asset. The Lighthouse has stood as a beacon of safety but also of community identity for over 150 years, and with this federal investment, we will ensure that it will continue to shine for generations to come. We look forward to working closely with the US Army Corps of Engineers and all our partners to bring this vision to life. Thank you, Senator Schumer,"" said Kristin Gamble, President of the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society. ““In the summer of 2022, I was honored to welcome Senator Schumer to the Athens Riverfront Park on his annual tour of every county in New York. To see the seeds planted that day come to fruition is thrilling to say the least. With the lighthouse as a backdrop, we discussed Hudson River history, and the conversation inevitably turned to the dire need for funding to assist in the preservation of our beloved landmark. When I connected Senator Schumer to HALPS I wasn’t certain what would come of it. But I am incredibly grateful that we met that day and that the senator has worked so hard since then to bring us to where we are today. I’m optimistic for the future of the lighthouse, which not only serves as a point of community pride but draws visitors from near and far to experience a slice of history in our wonderful little village,” said Amy Serrago, Mayor of Athens. “The US Army Corps of Engineers New York District is excited to announce that the Federal Interest Determination for the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse project was approved by our North Atlantic Division last week and we are now authorized to prepare a more detailed study to finalize the engineering and environmental analyses that are necessary to proceed into the design and construction phase. We look forward to working with the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society, the municipalities, and other interested stakeholders in advancing a project that will protect this critical cultural and historic resource for generations to come,” said USACE NY District Commander Colonel Young. Today’s visit to Greene County marks the completion of Schumer’s 26th annual tour of all 62 New York counties. During his first Senate election in 1998, Schumer pledged to visit every single New York County every year. Schumer is the first New York public official to start a tour of every county in the state and has continued it throughout his tenure in the Senate. Schumer explained that this tour allows him to meet New Yorkers in every corner of the state and determine where federal investments are needed. For example, in 2022 Schumer met with leadership in Greene County which is how he first met the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society team and learned about their push to restore the historic lighthouse. Since then, Schumer has been a lead supporter of delivering critical federal funding to boost the project. “This represents the beauty of my 62 county tour. I first met the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society team when visiting Greene County in 2022, and they put this project on my radar. This is exactly why I still do the tour even after all these years. I always learn something. By meeting New Yorkers in every corner of the state every year, I get to hear about what I can do to deliver critical federal support for local communities. Christmas came early this year for Columbia and Greene County and I am proud to help secure this major step forward in saving this beloved lighthouse,” added Schumer. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-completes-tour-of-all-of-nys-62-counties-for-26th-year-in-a-row-with-this-years-tour-the-culmination-of-legislation-he-championed-delivering-billions-for-ny-creating-thousands-of-good-paying-jobs-and-laying-foundation-for-empire-states-future,"SCHUMER COMPLETES TOUR OF ALL OF NY’S 62 COUNTIES FOR 26TH YEAR IN A ROW; WITH THIS YEAR’S TOUR THE CULMINATION OF LEGISLATION HE CHAMPIONED DELIVERING BILLIONS FOR NY, CREATING THOUSANDS OF...",2024-12-16,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Schumer Vowed To Visit Every Single NY County Each Year During His First Senate Election In 1998 & The Tradition Continues For An Historic 26th Year – With This Year As The Apex Of Decades-Long Vision He Has Had To Deliver On Investment Across NY State Schumer Believes Visiting Every County Is Imperative To His Work In DC And Inspired Legislation He Passed As Majority Leader Including The CHIPS & Science Law Which Is Bringing Manufacturing Back To The State, The Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Which Is Fixing Bridges, Broadband, & Roads Across The State, And Inflation Reduction Act That Is Lowering Costs Of Medicine & Energy For Families Schumer: I’m Not Slowing Down – And Promise To Keep Traveling, Delivering, & Fighting For New York! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer completed his 26th consecutive annual tour of all 62 New York State counties, with his final stop today in Greene County to announce he has successfully gotten the Army Corps to step up to help save the beloved Hudson-Athens Lighthouse. Schumer called this tour one of the most impactful, with this year as the culmination of decades of work and legislation he championed delivering billions of dollars in federal investment, creating thousands of good-paying jobs, rebuilding the state’s aging infrastructure, bringing manufacturing back to the state, and laying the foundation for the next generation. “Today, you can flip one of my favorite numbers – 62, for every county in New York – and get another very important number for me today: 26. I am proud today that for the 26th year in a row, I completed my annual tour of all 62 counties in New York State!” said Senator Schumer. “From Rochester to Rockland County, meeting with New Yorkers from every walk of life, and listening to them, is what inspires me every day in Washington. It is what inspired major legislation like my bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law which has delivered billions in federal investment this year spurring over $110 billion in new private investment to bring manufacturing back to Upstate NY, create thousands of good-paying jobs, and make the Empire State a global leader in semiconductor production. This year was special because I got to see the culmination of years of work on legislation delivering more for my home state than many ever thought possible, laying the foundation for a brighter future and the next generation here in NY.” During his first Senate election in 1998, Schumer pledged to visit every single New York county every year. Schumer is the first New York public official to start a tour of every county in the state and has continued it throughout his tenure in the Senate. “From landing America’s first National Semiconductor Technology Center in the Capital Region to helping save the historic postal facility on Williams St. in Buffalo and bringing broadband to rural communities across Upstate NY, this year was about helping communities on issues of all types in every corner of the state. As Majority Leader in the Senate I have always made sure New York is front of my mind, and ensuring the laws we championed deliver in big ways for the Empire State has been my top goal,” added Schumer. Schumer concluded, “And I have no plans on slowing down. God gave me a lot of energy, and I look forward to continuing this tradition again next year and continuing to fight and deliver for New York. Because no matter what’s happening in Washington, my favorite two titles will always be New York’s senator and a New Yorker, and I’m keeping my foot on the pedal so we can keep driving federal resources home to communities across the state.” The legislation Schumer has championed delivered massive federal investment in every corner of New York State this past year, including: Over $110 billion in new manufacturing investment made possible by billions in federal funding from his bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law locked in for Upstate NY, creating thousands of new, good-paying jobs and making New York a global leader in the semiconductor industry. Schumer wrote and shepherded into law the bipartisan CHIPS & Science Act with Upstate NY in mind, and since then he has worked night and day to ensure it delivers for his home state. This year, billions in federal funding were announced for manufacturing and R&D projects in NY, locking in federal incentives to move forward major investments made by companies like Micron’s proposed massive $100 billion megafab memory chip complex near Syracuse – the largest private investment in New York State’s history – GlobalFoundries’ multi-billion dollar expansion in the Capital Region, Wolfspeed’s investment in the Mohawk Valley, Edwards Vacuum’s supplier investment in Western NY, Corning’s supplier investment in the North Country, and other critical investments such as America’s first National Semiconductor Technology Center being headquartered at Albany NanoTech, the prestigious federal Tech Hubs designation and investment across the I-90 corridor in Upstate NY, Binghamton University winning the NSF Regional Innovation Engines competition, JMA Wireless’s expansion in Syracuse, and much more. Billions from his Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law to revitalize NY’s roads, bridges, broadband and more. Schumer led the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law to passage in the Senate in 2021, which has delivered billions for NY, including $6+ billion this year for the Gateway Hudson tunnel project that is the largest mass transit federal grant in history, $180+ million to reconnect communities in Syracuse divided by the I-81 highway, a whopping $215+ million to help replace the Livingston Avenue Rail Bridge between Albany and Rensselaer, hundreds of millions to close the digital divide in rural and urban communities, and much more. Lower costs for drug prices, home energy costs, and investments in clean energy thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. Schumer led the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to passage in the Senate in 2022, which has already made vaccines free for seniors, capped insulin at $35 for those on Medicare, negotiated lower prices for critical medication, and lowered out of pocket drug costs to roughly $3,100 for 2024, with an even lower cap to $2,000 coming in 2025, making healthcare more affordable for more than 3.8 million New York seniors. In addition to helping save families over $300 million by weatherizing their homes and replacing old appliances with more efficient models, the nearly $250 million investment in rooftop solar for low-income and disadvantaged communities will deliver at least $40 in energy bill savings annually to more than 800,000 eligible households, with the added benefit of increased electric grid reliability. These funds complement the tax credits, made possible by the IRA, that saved 189,680 New York families over $374 million last year for clean energy upgrades to their homes while also lowering their monthly utility bills. These efforts have also allowed Schumer to successfully deliver on many top priorities across the state over the past year. These efforts can be found broken down region by region below: CAPITAL REGION Secured America’s first National Semiconductor Technology Center, along with a $825 million federal investment, for Albany NanoTech: After years of relentless advocacy, Senator Schumer announced the Capital Region was selected as America’s flagship location for the National Semiconductor Technology Center, which he created in his bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law with Albany NanoTech in mind. Albany NanoTech will now be the epicenter for America’s next leap in federal research for Extreme Ultraviolet technology, which is central to the global semiconductor industry. Locked in $1.5 billion CHIPS Award for GlobalFoundries to expand operations and build a second, state-of-the-art fab in Malta, NY: After his successful efforts to convince GlobalFoundries to expand, Senator Schumer announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized its $1.5 billion direct CHIPS funding award, spurring the multi-billion dollar expansion of GlobalFoundries in the Capital Region that will include building a second state-of-the-art fab, helping to create thousands of new, good-paying manufacturing and union construction jobs. The U.S. Department of Commerce will disburse funds in the coming years as GlobalFoundries meets project milestones agreed to in the final award. Delivered $215 million to replace the Livingston Avenue Rail Bridge between Albany and Rensselaer: After personally calling U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to secure federal funding for this project, Senator Schumer announced that he secured historic funding to replace the Livingston Avenue Rail Bridge, some of which dates back to the Civil War era. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program, which Schumer fought to boost funding for in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law he led to passage in the Senate and is the largest award in the history of the program. WESTERN NY Secured $40 million in federal funding for the “NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub”: After helping the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse Tech Hub land the prestigious federal Tech Hub designation Schumer created in his bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law, Senator Schumer announced the Tech Hub was awarded major federal funding from a highly competitive federal grant. The funding will help Upstate NY build out its workforce training initiatives, strengthen existing manufacturing and innovation, and help attract new supply chains to support the build-out of the billions in private and federal semiconductor investment the senator has helped bring to Upstate NY. Delivered $100+ million for Buffalo to create a brand-new bus rapid transit line: After years of advocacy, Senator Schumer helped secure major federal funding for Buffalo to overhaul Bailey Avenue – one of Buffalo’s busiest streets, and increase affordable transportation for Buffalo’s East Side. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Neighborhood Access and Equity Program, which Schumer helped create in the Inflation Reduction Act that he led to passage in the Senate. Saved Buffalo’s William Street Post Office: After a decision by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) put Buffalo’s historic William St. Postal Facility on the list for consolidation, Schumer joined with the community and union postal workers to fight this decision, which Schumer also helped save in 2012. After personal calls to Postmaster Louis Dejoy, Senator Schumer announced the USPS reversed plans to transfer mail processing operations from Buffalo’s William Street Postal facility to Rochester. This decision will protect quality mail delivery and postal workers across Western NY. ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES Celebrated the groundbreaking of a new, state-of-the-art National Grape Improvement Center: After securing $68.9 million in federal funding to bolster Upstate NY’s wine industry, Senator Schumer celebrated the groundbreaking of the new National Grape Improvement Center in Geneva, a partnership between Cornell and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The facility will help establish the Finger Lakes as the center of innovation and R&D for wine and viticulture for all of America. Landed $23.7 million for safer, more walkable & bikeable streets across Rochester: After standing at a notoriously dangerous roadway for cyclists and calling for federal investment, Senator Schumer returned to announce significant federal funding to help create a new safer network of streets for bicyclists and pedestrians in Rochester. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All Program, which Schumer helped create in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law that he led to passage in the Senate. Secured an $18 million preliminary CHIPS agreement for Edwards Vacuum to create a first-of-its-kind in the United States dry pump manufacturing facility to supply the semiconductor industry: Following his relentless advocacy, Senator Schumer announced that Edwards Vacuum secured a preliminary federal funding agreement for its new $300+ million dry pump manufacturing facility. The project is expected to bring 600+ new jobs, and this investment will bring the production of semiconductor-grade dry vacuum pumps to the U.S., strengthening the domestic semiconductor supply chain. Championed Judge Vacca’s historic judicial nomination in Western NY: After recommending Judge Meredith Vacca to serve as a judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of New York, Senator Schumer celebrated her swearing in. Judge Vacca, a Korean-American, is the first woman of color to serve as a judge on the Western District of New York bench, and with her swearing in the Western District of New York Court is one of the few 50% women benches in the country. CENTRAL NY Locked in a $6.1 billion CHIPS award to support Micron’s historic and massive investment in Central NY: After convincing Micron to select Clay, NY for its planned massive megafab memory chip manufacturing complex, Senator Schumer announced that Micron has finalized its $6.1 billion direct CHIPS funding award to support its $100+ billion project in Central NY. The project is expected to bring up to 50,000 good-paying jobs and be the largest private investment in New York’s history. The U.S. Department of Commerce will disburse funds in the coming years as Micron meets project milestones agreed to in the final award. Delivered $180+ million for Syracuse’s I-81 viaduct project to reconnect communities, realize the community grid, and make streets safer: Following years of advocacy, including bringing U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to Syracuse for a tour of the I-81 project, Senator Schumer announced major federal funding to bring the project to life, reconnect the downtown communities that have long been divided by I-81, and improve the quality of life for communities across Syracuse. The highly competitive funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Neighborhood Access and Equity Program, which Schumer created in the Inflation Reduction Act. Secured $50 million to build hundreds of units of new affordable housing for Syracuse’s East Adams Revitalization: After two years ago announcing a major push to secure federal support for Syracuse’s 15th Ward neighborhood, Senator Schumer announced one of the largest single federal housing investments in Syracuse’s history. The funding will help support the redevelopment of over 600 aging public housing units, into new, affordable, mixed-income housing units, revitalize urban green spaces, support educational and entrepreneurship, and more. This is the first award in NYS from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Choice Neighborhoods Initiative. NORTH COUNTRY Announce a $32 million CHIPS agreement for Corning Incorporated to increase specialized glass production for the semiconductor supply chain: After visiting Canton following the passage of his bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law and promising it would supercharge the demand for Corning’s critical technology, Senator Schumer announced that Corning secured a preliminary federal funding agreement for its planned $315 million investment that will boost its highly specialized glass production in Canton, which is a critical piece of the supply chain for the world’s most advanced microchips. The project is expected to create up to 130 new, good-paying manufacturing jobs, including new union jobs, and over 175 union construction jobs. Churned up $22 million for Kraft Heinz to modernize production for their dairy factory in Lewis County: As part of his long history of supporting and protecting jobs at Kraft Heinz in Lowville, Senator Schumer announced major federal funding to help the food company upgrade, electrify, and decarbonize its heating process to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Industrial Demonstrations Program, which Schumer boosted funding for in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law and Inflation Reduction Act. Saved hundreds of manufacturing jobs in Plattsburgh after closure of former Nova Bus Facility: After Nova Bus announced its closure earlier this year, Schumer worked with local leaders and called Volvo’s top leadership to convince them to sell to another transportation manufacturer and protect the staple manufacturing facility. Earlier this year Schumer announced that Micro Bird will invest $38 million to establish new manufacturing at the Nova Bus site in Plattsburgh that was slated for closure, providing new job opportunities to the nearly 300+ workers there. SOUTHERN TIER Convinced Siemens Mobility to build a first-of-its-kind high-speed rail manufacturing facility: After his advocacy including personally writing the Siemens CEO, Senator Schumer announced that the company will build its new facility in Horseheads. The project is expected to create approximately 300 new good-paying jobs producing America’s fastest high-speed trainsets, the American Pioneer 220, for Brightline West, that will connect Las Vegas to Southern California. Landed NSF Engine award for the Binghamton University-led New Energy New York, bringing up to $160 million in federal investment for Southern Tier battery development: After delivering a historic $113+ million for Binghamton to establish its battery manufacturing & innovation hub, and then securing for the Southern Tier the prestigious federal Tech Hub designation late last year, Senator Schumer announced that the Binghamton-led project was one of only ten projects across the country selected for this NSF Regional Innovation Engines award which will bring $15 million in federal funding immediately, with up to $160 million total in federal funding over the life of the program. The funding will help supercharge growth and cutting-edge research in the Southern Tier’s battery development and manufacturing. Delivered nearly $9 million for Broome County to purchase 7 brand new, efficient electric buses: As part of his long history of delivering major federal funding to Broome County to boost its bus infrastructure, Senator Schumer announced major federal funding to help the county replace seven out-of-date diesel buses that are no longer reliable. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Low and No Emission Vehicle Grant Program, which Schumer fought to boost funding for in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law he led to passage in the Senate. Secured nearly $16 million for Steuben County and partners to develop new battery technology for energy-efficient trains: Following efforts to boost the Southern Tier as a hub for battery research and development, Senator Schumer announced federal funding for the Steuben County IDA – in partnership with Norfolk Southern Railway, Binghamton University’s New Energy New York (NENY) consortium, and Alstom – to produce and test two hybrid, battery-powered trains at Alstom’s Southern Tier facility. This will enhance safety and improve climate resilience. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program, which Schumer fought to boost funding for in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law he led to passage in the Senate. MOHAWK VALLEY Secured a $750 million preliminary CHIPS funding agreement for Wolfspeed to increase silicon carbide chip production and accelerate jobs growth: After his tireless advocacy, Senator Schumer announced that Wolfspeed secured a preliminary federal funding agreement to supercharge its investment in Marcy, NY. Wolfspeed’s Mohawk Valley Fab is among the largest 200mm Silicon Carbide fabrication facilities in the world. This project is also planning to utilize an estimated $1 billion in CHIPS investment tax credit funds that Schumer secured as part of his bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law. Delivered nearly $12 million to replace the Bridge Street bridge over Schoharie Creek: Senator Schumer helped deliver major federal funding to replace the aging bridge, which is a vital connector in Schoharie County. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bridge Investment Program, which Schumer helped create in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law that he led to passage in the Senate. Saved 600+ jobs at Rome’s Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS): Following Schumer’s 10+ years of advocacy to prevent layoffs at Rome’s DFAS, Senator Schumer announced a commitment from DFAS management that no DFAS employees in Rome will lose their jobs because of automation. In addition, DFAS management will adopt 19 workforce training recommendations made by the union’s president to retrain and upskill employees for new roles. HUDSON VALLEY Delivered $16+ million to help reconnect the central New Rochelle Lincoln Avenue neighborhood: After years of advocacy to deliver federal funding to New Rochelle for this project, including personally speaking to the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary multiple times, Senator Schumer announced major federal funding to help reconnect the community by converting the six-lane Memorial Highway into a walkable and bikeable complete street with open space, greenery, and a new elevated park. New Rochelle was one of the first recipients of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Neighborhood Access and Equity Program, which Schumer created in the Inflation Reduction Act. Delivered $4+ million for Yonkers to construct a recreation and transportation path: Senator Schumer announced major federal funding to construct a 3.1 mile path through distressed southwest Yonkers and the intertwined rehabilitation of the South Broadway (Route 9) commercial arterial. The funding comes from the FY2024 annual budget bill. Secured $24+ million to help Stewart International Airport repair runway: As part of his long history of delivering federal support to help improve Stewart International Airport, Senator Schumer delivered major federal funding to help Stewart repair cracks in the runway pavement, which is important for preventing deterioration and maintaining safety. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Airport Improvement Program, which Schumer fought to boost funding for in this year’s FAA reauthorization bill. LONG ISLAND Secured $24 million to supercharge Riverhead downtown revitalization: Following his advocacy, Senator Schumer secured major federal funding that will allow Riverhead to transform its downtown by reclaiming the Peconic riverfront for public enjoyment; installing necessary flood mitigation measures; spurring mixed-use development; and making its downtown safer and more accessible for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike. The funding comes from the highly competitive U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program, which Schumer created in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law he led to passage in the Senate. Pushed forward $405 million for the Long Island Power Authority to harden Long Island’s electric grid infrastructure: After tropical storm Isaias knocked out power for 650,000 Long Islanders and devastated Long Island’s infrastructure, Senator Schumer lit up the phones and pushed forward major federal funding to ensure Long Island could build back stronger. These funds will help upgrade 11,000 utility poles and over 1,300 miles of power lines while allowing LIPA to hire 100 additional rapid response workers. Unlocked $52 million for Fire Island coastline: After back-to-back devastating storms washing out the beaches of multiple Fire Island communities, Senator Schumer called for the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to make emergency repairs. The USACE heeded Senator Schumer’s call and greenlit a $52 million project to rejuvenate the coastline of Fire Island and will add 2 million cubic yards of sand to the beaches and dunes between the Fire Island communities of Seaview and Davis Park, shoring up Fire Island’s coastal integrity for years to come. Delivered over $154 million in federal funds to rescue two failing Long Island Teamster pension funds: After fighting to include the Butch Lewis Act securing pension solvency in the American Rescue Plan, Senator Schumer delivered major federal funding to save the Teamsters’ 1034 and 813 pension funds allowing members to receive the full amounts they have earned over the years. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-announces-partnership-between-african-burial-ground,Congressman Dan Goldman Announces Partnership Between African Burial Ground Memorial and Foundation and National Park Service,2024-12-13,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"African Burial Ground Considered One of Most Historically Important Monuments to Black History in NYC Site Currently Holds Remains of Estimate 15,000 Free and Enslaved Africans, and Early-Generation African Americans from Colonial Era Partnership Allows African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation to Provide Resources, Support to Site Maintenance and Operation Watch the Announcement Here New York, NY – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) yesterday joined the African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation (ABGMF), the U.S. National Park Service, and the Department of the Interior to announce their newly established Philanthropic Partnership Agreement, which enables the ABGMF to provide resources and support towards maintaining and operating the site. This announcement follows a letter written by Congressman Goldman’s office in support of the ABGMF’s application of 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax status, which was a prerequisite for entering the partnership. The African Burial Ground currently holds the remains of an estimated 15,000 free and enslaved Africans and early-generation African Americans from the colonial era and is one of the most historically important monuments to Black History in New York. “This new partnership between the African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation and the National Park Service – which has been years in the making – is critical to the continued funding, operation, and maintenance of the African Burial Ground site,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “The African Burial Ground is one of the most historically important monuments to Black History in New York. I am proud to have helped the foundation receive the nonprofit status necessary to enter this partnership, and I will continue to work alongside the foundation – helmed by the monument's architect Rodney Leon – and the National Park Service in the effort to preserve the history of free and enslaved Africans in New York.” Rodney Leon, President of the African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation said, “Congressman Dan Goldman and staff, we thank you for being a central part of our inaugural celebration and announcement on Thursday, December 12th, 2024 at the African Burial Ground National Monument. This event officially marked the establishment of a Philanthropic Partnership between the African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation and the US National Park Service. This historic moment was only made possible because of the support and advocacy that you and others have provided to our efforts to establish this foundation over the last 2 years. Thank you again, for continuing to work tirelessly and selflessly to protect and preserve this sacred national legacy.” This announcement follows Congressman Goldman’s continued work to support the African Burial Ground Monument. In February of last year, he announced the introduction of the ‘African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act’ alongside Congressman Jerry Nadler (NY-12) to establish a museum and education center at the African Burial Ground. In May, Goldman called on the National Park Service to make essential repairs to the African Burial Ground National Monument. These repairs are needed to reopen the Ancestral Chamber, which is currently closed due to multiple hairline fractures in the foundation of the exhibit that make it unsafe. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/icymi-new-york-times-highlights-senator-gillibrands-efforts-to-enshrine-equality-and-reproductive-rights-in-the-constitution-via-the-equal-rights-amendment/,ICYMI: New York Times Highlights Senator Gillibrand’s Efforts To Enshrine Equality And Reproductive Rights In The Constitution Via The Equal Rights Amendment,2024-12-13,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"In case you missed it, the New York Times published an article highlighting Senator Gillibrand’s efforts to persuade President Biden to direct the national archivist to certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which would enshrine equality and reproductive rights in the Constitution. Senator Gillibrand has led the fight for the certification of the ERA, which was approved by both houses of Congress in the 1970s and ratified by the last of the necessary three-quarters of the states in 2020 but never published. Read the full story here or below: Gillibrand Presses Biden to Amend the Constitution to Enshrine Sex Equality Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is leading the charge for Democrats to persuade President Biden to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment, which would invite a Supreme Court battle. Annie Karni | December 13, 2024 Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is on a mission in President Biden’s final days in office. She wants to convince him that he can rescue his legacy by adding the century-old Equal Rights Amendment, which would explicitly guarantee sex equality, to the Constitution as a way to protect abortion rights in post-Roe America. He could do it all, she contends, with one phone call. Both houses of Congress approved the amendment in 1972, but it was not ratified by the states in time to be added to the Constitution. Ms. Gillibrand has been pushing a legal theory that the deadline for ratification is irrelevant and unconstitutional. All that remains, she argues, is for Mr. Biden to direct the national archivist, who is responsible for the certification and publication of constitutional amendments, to publish the E.R.A. as the 28th Amendment. The move would almost certainly invite a legal challenge that would land in the Supreme Court. But Ms. Gillibrand wants Mr. Biden to use his presidential power while he still has it to force the issue, effectively daring Republicans to wage a legal battle to take away equal rights for women. Ms. Gillibrand’s is just one of the many entreaties Democrats in Congress are making to Mr. Biden in the waning hours of his term to take bold action before President-elect Donald J. Trump and an all-Republican Congress take over in January. Some are pressing him to protect undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children. Others are pushing for more clemency grants for incarcerated people. Ms. Gillibrand has pleaded her E.R.A. case at every available opportunity. The third-term New Yorker has met with Jeffrey D. Zients, the White House chief of staff, and Anita Dunn, a former top adviser to Mr. Biden. Her request is for a five-minute meeting with Mr. Biden himself. She has used passing 30-second interactions in photo lines to personally pitch the president, so far to no avail. Ms. Gillibrand has presented White House officials with fat binders full of legal research and polling, which have on the cover a printout of Mr. Biden posing as if he is on a Taylor Swift Eras Tour poster. (E.R.A. — get it?) Ms. Gillibrand sat down with Minyon Moore, one of Vice President Kamala Harris’s top advisers and confidantes, to persuade Ms. Harris to champion the E.R.A. and asked her to speak to other White House officials about it. Still, nothing happened. Undeterred, Ms. Gillibrand has continued to text and harangue and flatter, all in service of procuring a brief meeting with Mr. Biden to make a more comprehensive pitch. “I’ve never done more legal analysis and work since I was a lawyer,” Ms. Gillibrand said. So far, she has been strung along. “It’s ‘I’ll get back to you; I’ll get back to you.’ Everyone always says, ‘We love your arguments.’ I never know what the ‘but’ is.” Kelly Scully, a White House spokeswoman, said senior administration officials had been discussing the proposal with lawmakers and other stakeholders. “President Biden has been clear that he wants to see the Equal Rights Amendment definitively enshrined in the Constitution,” Ms. Scully said in a statement. “It is long past time that we recognize the clear will of the American people.” The issue of the E.R.A., which was first proposed by women’s suffragists in 1923, is politically simple and legally complicated. The Constitution states that proposed amendments must be passed by two-thirds majorities in both houses of Congress and ratified by three-quarters of the states. It makes no mention of a deadline for ratification, but Congress in modern times has typically included a seven-year clock for the states to sign on. The House and the Senate approved the Equal Rights Amendment in 1972 with a seven-year deadline, and then when it had yet to be ratified by enough states by 1979, extended the deadline to 1982. By then, only 35 states had ratified it — still short of the three-quarters requirement. Since then, three more states — Nevada, Illinois and Virginia — have ratified the amendment, surpassing the threshold. But some other states have since rescinded their ratifications. Conservative opponents have argued that the deadline was binding and the amendment is effectively dead. The Trump administration’s Justice Department instructed the archivist to take no action on the E.R.A. when Virginia in 2020 became the 38th and final state to ratify it. The timeline issue has left the amendment in limbo. Many legal scholars, as well as attorneys general in 23 states, have argued that since there is no reference to a ratification deadline in the Constitution and no precedent for any state successfully reversing its approval, neither issue should stand in the way of the E.R.A. becoming the 28th Amendment and the law of the land. The amendment has taken on greater urgency for many Democrats since the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned abortion rights. Ms. Gillibrand and other abortion rights advocates argue that Mr. Biden has one last opportunity to enshrine reproductive rights into law for millions of women, and that there are strong constitutional and political arguments for him to do so. Ms. Gillibrand said she was not dissuaded by the possibility that a conservative-leaning Supreme Court might strike down the amendment. “This will ultimately be decided by the courts, but this is a moment in time where we should stand up for what we’re for,” she said. “If you’re waiting for the people you don’t like on the court to die, we’re all going to be dead. That’s too long to wait.” Republicans have generally called the measure gratuitous, arguing that equal protections for women are included in the 14th Amendment. But they, too, have conceded that adopting the amendment could provide a new legal basis for protecting abortion after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and said it should be opposed as a way to protect the lives of the unborn. On Monday night, at the lightly attended White House Christmas party for members of Congress, Ms. Gillibrand said she tried again to press the issue when it was her turn to take a holiday photo with the Bidens. “We know all about it,” Jill Biden, the first lady, assured her, expressing support for the idea. When Ms. Gillibrand approached Mr. Biden last summer on a photo line, he responded, “So you want me to make a big deal out of it?” Ms. Gillibrand has even recruited former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to the cause, and Mrs. Clinton has also spoken to the archivist, she said. As they lobby for action, Ms. Gillibrand and other lawmakers are also trying to appeal to Mr. Biden’s ego, contending that amending the Constitution to explicitly bar sex discrimination could burnish his damaged legacy. “I’ve been working really hard just on the audience of one, trying to make the case to him personally, to say, ‘I want this to be part of your legacy as a president I respect and admire; you should make this part of your legacy,’” she said. “I’m trying to give them all the legal reasons and political reasons.” A new survey by Data for Progress, a progressive think tank, showed strong support for Mr. Biden taking action and that doing so would “cause a significant, positive shift among voters in terms of how they think Americans will look back on Biden’s presidency.” About 61 percent of likely voters, including about 87 percent of Democrats, said they supported Mr. Biden taking action to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment. The poll also showed a 30-point increase in the percentage of voters who said they would look back on Mr. Biden’s presidency more favorably if he were to take action on the amendment. Kate Kelly, the senior director of the women’s initiative at the Center for American Progress, who has been working on the issue for a decade, said she hoped that Mr. Biden and Democrats would not argue themselves out of taking action. “This is the closest we’ve ever come for it being considered,” Ms. Kelly said. “I always tell people, ‘Think of what the other side would do if they were one signature away from changing the Constitution.’ We need that energy.” Ms. Gillibrand is hopeful, even as she grows more frantic with less time left to get her meeting. Last month, 45 senators, including Chuck Schumer of New York, the majority leader, signed a letter to Mr. Biden calling on him to take action on the E.R.A. “Inaction is action,” they wrote. “We must answer the call to uphold equality and strengthen women’s rights by certifying the E.R.A. We urge you to direct the archivist to publish the E.R.A. as the 28th Amendment without further delay.” A group of about 100 House Democrats is also expected to send a similar letter to Mr. Biden, urging him to take action in the final days of his presidency. “To President Biden: Take action now,” Representative Cori Bush, Democrat of Missouri, said at a rally last week outside the Capitol. “You have the opportunity to make equal rights a defining part of your legacy. All it takes is your signature.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congressman-dan-goldman-brings-prosecutorial-strength-bear-throughout,ICYMI: Congressman Dan Goldman Brings Prosecutorial Strength to Bear Throughout his First Term in Office,2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"December 12, 2024 Goldman Solidifies His Role as a Key Voice in Combating Republican Misinformation in the 118th Congress Played Central Role in Exposing Republicans' Degradation of the Constitutional Impeachment Process Watch the Full Length Video Here Washington, D.C. – In an 118th Congress characterized by legislative impotence, partisan investigations of the Biden Administration, and bogus impeachments, Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) has cemented himself as a principal player in Democrats’ efforts to push back against Republican misinformation and extremism. Utilizing his post on the Committees on Homeland Security, Oversight and Accountability, and the Subcommittee on the Weaponization for the Federal Government, Goldman has emerged as a powerful counterweight to an obstinate Republican house majority hell-bent on blocking the Biden Administration at every turn. Link: Goldman Slams Jim Jordan for Willfully Ignoring Trump’s Promises to Weaponize Federal Government Against Political Rivals February 6, 2024 “When we start talking about other things that are the real weaponization of the federal government, such as Donald Trump’s statements that he will just indict his political enemies, or that he would use the Insurrection Act to deploy the military against civil protestors, or even that he argued his lawyers, one of whom has appeared twice here, one of our favorite witnesses, John Sour, actually said that if Donald Trump ordered Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival it could not be a crime, unless he was impeached. “Somehow, that is a predicate. The fact of the matter is the threat of weaponization is from Donald Trump and the Republicans, and we ought to move on from this charade.” Link: Goldman Rebukes Chairman Comer for Using Indicted Foreign Agents as Key Impeachment Witnesses and Parroting CCP and Russian Propaganda September 24, 2024 “What we really need to be focusing on, as it relates to CCP’s warfare, is defending this committee from that political warfare. Remember, we have two witnesses who were the star witnesses of the impeachment investigation. The first, Gal Luft, turned out to be an indicted, unregistered foreign agent of the Chinese government. “Among the allegations in Gal Luft’s indictment was that he – at the behest of Chinese entities – recruited and paid an unnamed advisor to then President-elect Donald Trump to adopt pro-Chinese positions. And even though he also was charged with making false statements to the FBI, Chairman Comer bragged and said ‘Gal Luft is a very credible witness on Biden family corruption.’ “That wasn’t all the political warfare that we experienced during this impeachment investigation. Alexander Smirnov is a Russian indicted as a source for the FBI, who literally met with Russian officials to peddle lies to the FBI. You know what those lies were? They were the same allegations that the Chairman made against Joe Biden and this committee – Russian propaganda.” Link: Goldman Condemns Republican Party for Willfully Embracing Vladimir Putin and the CCP April 17, 2024 “Republican Chairmen of our National Security committees in the House have stated that Russian disinformation has infiltrated the Republican Party and is parroted on the House floor as more than half the Republican party has taken the side of Vladimir Putin against our democratic ally in Ukraine. “Now, Professor Schneider has done a masterful job explaining how the CCP’s efforts to engage in political warfare is based on Russia’s previous efforts to do so. And in fact, China’s primary means of doing so is to amplify Russian disinformation and political warfare. Here, we have two spies. One Chinese spy on the top, Gal Luft, and one alleged Russian spy on the bottom, Alexander Smirnov. “Alexander Smirnov is the one who planted the false information about the bribery that both Chairmen have said is the best evidence of wrongdoing by Joe Biden. Gal Luft is the Chinese spy who the Chairman has said was a very credible witness. So, you cannot discuss the CCP efforts to engage in political warfare without discussing Russia’s. But not surprisingly, the party of Putin in the majority wants to do just that.” Link: Goldman Lights Up Republican Committee Members for Impeaching Sec. Mayorkas While Preventing Him from Fixing the Problems at the Southern Border January 10, 2024 “So, this is what we have, we have Republicans suing Secretary Mayorkas to stop him from implementing his policies to address the issues at the border. “And now, ‘we’re going to impeach him’, because you say he’s not addressing issues at the border! Which do you want?” Link: Goldman Reveals the Partisan Motivations Behind Republicans’ Baseless Impeachment Investigation of President Biden September 24, 2024 “The third installment of the ‘Defending America from the CCP’s Political Warfare.’ After the chairman’s impeachment investigation revealed zero connections between President Biden and Chinese businesses he nonetheless, shockingly views the nakedly partisan political sham impeachment as a success. “Why? Because President Biden dropped out of the presidential race. Now that is a blatant admission that this committee was used improperly for partisan purposes.” Link: Goldman Ridicules GOP Oversight Committee’s Baseless Impeachment Investigation into President Biden January 10, 2024 “This is what you call an impeachment investigation into the President of the United States, based on compete fiction and smoke and mirrors. ""There isn’t a piece of evidence that links anything that Hunter Biden did to Joe Biden, and this is a complete sham.” Link: Goldman Bashes House Republicans for Abusing Impeachment Power Against Sec. Mayorkas While Blocking Immigration Reform January 29, 2024 “I have some familiarity with impeachment, and I can tell you this impeachment is an absolute abomination. ""If the impeachment clause could talk, it would beg for the Republicans to stop shaming its name.” Link: Goldman Torches Republicans for Their Wasteful and Fabricated Impeachment Investigation of President Biden July 25, 2024 “My colleagues on the other side of the aisle have spent most of this Congress wasting our time and taxpayer money on a bogus sham impeachment investigation of President Biden that yielded no evidence of wrongdoing, much less any high crime or misdemeanor. ""It was obvious that that phony effort was solely designed to provide election fodder for Trump in advance of November’s election.” Throughout the GOP’s baseless impeachment investigations of President Biden and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Goldman utilized his experience as a career federal prosecutor and the lead counsel during Donald Trump’s first impeachment to rebut Republicans’ baseless claims and defend the incumbent administration. Goldman’s prosecutorial experience will be an irreplaceable asset as Democrats face down yet another Trump presidency that will push our institutions to the breaking point and shatter long-held political norms. Goldman’s fierce prosecutorial style and on-camera gravity will be a key asset as Democrats seek to sway public opinion in a historically narrow Republican majority that may be the weakest link in the GOP’s ability to enact Donald Trump’s extremist policies. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases/big-week-dc-suozzi-barrels-toward-end-year-house-passes-three-bipartisan,"Big Week in DC! Suozzi Barrels Toward the End of the Year: House Passes Three Bipartisan Suozzi Bills on Border Security, Combating Chinese Communist Party Threats, and Fiscal Responsibility",2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Thomas R. Suozzi,S001201,suozzi.house.gov,suozzi,https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC- This week, the House of Representatives passed three bipartisan pieces of Congressman Tom Suozzi’s (D - Long Island, Queens) legislation. These three commonsense bills, the Securing Our Northern Borders Act, the SHIELD Against CCP Act, and the Increasing Baseline Updates Act, were passed in resoundingly bipartisan fashion. These bills will, respectively, address the security of our Northern Border, counter threats to homeland security posed by the Chinese Communist Party, and promote fiscal responsibility. ""This week, we passed three of my bipartisan commonsense bills. When Republicans and Democrats come together, we can deliver real results for the American people. This spirit is precisely what America needs right now,” Suozzi said. The Securing Our Northern Borders Act, co-led by Congresswomen Claudia Tenney (R-NY), was included and passed as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2025. This bill will establish a Department of Homeland Security Northern Border “Mission Center,” which would coordinate the implementation of the DHS Northern Border Strategy. ""We must secure both the Northern and Southern Border Strategies to protect our communities,"" said Suozzi. ""This Mission Center would serve as the central hub for coordinating efforts to enforce immigration laws and combat illegal drug trafficking along our northern border. We need to secure our borders, reform the outdated asylum system that hasn't been updated since the 1980s, and modernize the legal immigration process, all while ensuring that we treat people with dignity and respect."" The SHIELD Against CCP Act, co-led by Congressman Dale Strong (R-AL), would establish a Department of Homeland Security working group to identify, evaluate, and counter threats to homeland security posed by the Chinese Communist Party. “The Chinese Communist Party is intent on promoting authoritarianism by weakening America from within,” Suozzi said. “Add to this theft of our intellectual property, threats to our critical infrastructure, and trying to intimidate US citizens through transnational repression. We must act.” Watch Suozzi’s full speech on the House Floor in support of this bill here. Suozzi’s third bill passed this week, the Increasing Baseline Updates Act, was co-led by Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT). This legislation would require the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to provide two annual updates to its baseline, and mandate that the President submit specific budget data to Congress to allow for accurate policymaking and oversight. ""I was trained as a CPA; I am concerned about our budget and deficits. I know the importance of accuracy in budget estimates. If Congress and the public can get better data, we will be in a better position to fix our budgets."" Suozzi explained. ""This bill will help tighten congressional procedures and result in more fiscally responsible policies.” “While these bills may not be glamorous or generate major headlines, their passage this week by the House of Representatives proves that when Republicans and Democrats unite, they can deliver real results for the American people. This is the cooperative spirit that Washington urgently needs,"" Suozzi concluded. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-velazquez-secures-authorization-125-million-water,Congresswoman Velázquez Secures Authorization of $125 Million in Water Infrastructure Improvements for Climate Resiliency and Comprehensive Flood Protection in Brooklyn and Queens,2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Nydia M. Velázquez,V000081,velazquez.house.gov,velazquez,https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – This week, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) voted in favor of S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. The bill included provisions to invest $125 million in projects to improve climate resiliency and water infrastructure throughout Brooklyn and Queens and measures to better address comprehensive flood risk through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Focus Area Feasibility Study (HATS) with local partners. “With climate change increasing instances of extreme weather, it’s vital that the federal government makes the necessary investments to ensure our city is prepared,” said Congresswoman Velázquez. “The provisions included in WRDA will help ensure that Brooklyn and Queens have the infrastructure needed to prepare for flooding of all kinds. I look forward to seeing the positive changes these improvements will bring to our communities.” WRDA includes authorization of funding for environmental infrastructure requested by Reps. Velázquez, Dan Goldman (D-NY), and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) for $100 million in water and wastewater infrastructure improvements, including stormwater management, in Kings County. The bill also authorizes environmental infrastructure funding requested by Rep. Velázquez for $25 million in water and wastewater improvements for Newtown Creek and its watershed area neighborhoods in Queens and Brooklyn, as well as deauthorizing much of the creek’s East Branch navigation channel to support the Environmental Protection Agency’s early action in the Superfund cleanup and ecological restoration. Importantly, the legislation also includes language from Rep. Velázquez and her colleagues requiring that the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) ensure their New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Focus Area Feasibility Study (HATS) better protects New Yorkers from all types of flooding, including heavy rainfall, groundwater emergence, erosion, and sea level rise and includes natural and nature-based infrastructure and maximizes local ecological and social public benefits. WRDA is a water infrastructure bill that authorizes studies and projects under the Civil Works division of the USACE. Once the bill becomes law, Congress would still need to allocate funding during the appropriations process for the Corps to move forward with new environmental infrastructure projects. Once the bill becomes law, Congress would still need to allocate funding during the appropriations process for the Corps to move forward with the environmental infrastructure projects. ""Thanks to the leadership of Representatives Velázquez and Goldman, and a bipartisan group of NY and NJ Members, the Army Corps will now be required to address all types of climate-induced flooding and prioritize cost-effective solutions for a stronger, more resilient New York City. These improvements from the New York New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries study will ensure our national parks like Gateway and surrounding communities near the Gowanus Canal, Newtown Creek and Flushing Bay are better prepared to deal with record floods and more frequent and severe storms that have shuttered public transportation and trapped people in basement apartments here. The Water Resource Development Act will protect NYC and Jamaica Bay’s treasured coast that connects urban residents with trails, scenic views, public beaches, and wildlife experiences they can’t get anywhere else in the City,” said Lauren Cosgrove, Northeast Campaign Director for National Parks Conservation Association. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/velazquez-and-schumer-applaud-does-365-million-investment-renewable,Velázquez and Schumer Applaud DOE’s $365 Million Investment in Renewable Energy in Puerto Rico,2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Nydia M. Velázquez,V000081,velazquez.house.gov,velazquez,https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) applauded the Department of Energy’s (DOE) announcement that the agency will invest up to $365 million to install solar and battery storage systems at community healthcare facilities and public or privately owned, federally subsidized multi-family housing properties. “For too long, vulnerable families in Puerto Rico have suffered under the combined weight of some of the highest energy rates in the nation coupled with an extremely unreliable electrical grid,” said Congresswoman Velázquez. “Today’s $365 million investment in renewables on the island will help bring cleaner, less expensive, and more reliable energy to the communities that need it most. This investment will not only bolster renewable energy on the island but improve access to healthcare and create new jobs. I thank President Biden and DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm for their work to make this investment possible and continued commitment to creating a brighter future for Puerto Rico. “When the hurricanes hammered Puerto Rico and left millions without power for weeks and more, we pledged to rebuild a more efficient, cheaper and much cleaner power system for our fellow Americans on the island. These $365 million in federal funding to deploy renewable, clean energy via state-of-the-art solar and battery storage systems are a giant step in the right direction,” said Senator Schumer. “I am proud to work with Rep. Nydia Velázquez to deliver $365 million for Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure. These funds from the $1 billion Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund that I was proud to support in the Senate will provide multi-family housing and healthcare facilities with resilient solar and battery storage at a time where blackouts continue to impact communities. I will continue to champion investments in Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure so that Puerto Ricans can have a resilient, clean, and efficient power grid.” The $365 million investment is part of DOE’s new Programa de Comunidades Resilientes, funded by the Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund (PR-ERF). The program will provide up to $190 million for installing solar panels and battery systems in common areas of public housing and privately owned, federally subsidized multi-family housing. Additionally, up to $175 million will be allocated for solar and battery storage systems at federally qualified healthcare facilities, including dialysis centers and diagnostic and treatment centers, in underserved and vulnerable communities. Teams chosen for award negotiations under the Programa de Comunidades Resilientes already have a strong presence in Puerto Rico and will work with local stakeholders to implement projects. The announcement marks the latest tranche of funding from the PR-ERF, established under the FY2024 government funding omnibus bill. The fund, which was first proposed by Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ), will provide over $1 billion to increase energy resilience on the island. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-schumer-booker-kim-send-letter-to-fbi-dhs-and-faa-requesting-briefing-on-drone-activity-in-new-york-and-new-jersey/,"Gillibrand, Schumer, Booker, Kim Send Letter to FBI, DHS And FAA Requesting Briefing On Drone Activity In New York And New Jersey",2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requesting a briefing on how the agencies are working with federal and local law enforcement to identify and address the source of recent unmanned aerial system activity in New York and New Jersey. The senators noted that “since late November, communities in the New York City area and northern New Jersey have reported several incidents of unattributable drone sightings at night, alarming both residents and local law enforcement” and highlighted that “the potential safety and security risks posed by these drones in civilian areas is especially pertinent considering recent drone incursions at sensitive military sites in and outside of the continental United States over the past year.” The letter requests a briefing from the agencies and that it “include any authorities, tools, or staff your agencies may require to address these ongoing incidents and the broader security challenge posed by UAS.” Gillibrand has long been a leader on coordinating efforts across the federal government to identify and assess security challenges in our airspace. She created the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) in the FY22 NDAA to focus the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community on resolving UAP sightings, improve data sharing between DoD and the Intelligence Community on UAP sightings, address national security concerns, and report health effects people may experience in relation to UAP events. A full copy of the letter can be found here and below: Dear Secretary Mayorkas, Director Wray and Administrator Whitaker, We write out of urgent concern regarding the unmanned aerial system (UAS) activity that has affected communities across New York and New Jersey in recent days. Due to the ongoing nature of these drone incidents, we request that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) brief us as soon as possible on how your agencies are working with federal and local law enforcement to identify and address the source of these incursions. As you know, since late November, communities in the New York City area and northern New Jersey have reported several incidents of unattributable drone sightings at night, alarming both residents and local law enforcement. According to public reports, residents have reported that some of these drones are larger in size compared to other commercially available drone technology.1 Some of these drones have been observed maneuvering near critical infrastructure and sensitive locations, including reservoirs and military installations.2 In addition to potential privacy concerns raised by these aerial systems, we are also especially concerned about how these drones may harm public safety, especially given recent reports that a medevac helicopter was prevented from transporting a seriously injured patient for care because of the presence of these drones.3 The potential safety and security risks posed by these drones in civilian areas is especially pertinent considering recent drone incursions at sensitive military sites in and outside of the continental United States over the past year. Protecting civilian infrastructure, safety, and privacy as well as military assets and personnel will require a comprehensive response from Congress and the executive branch. For this reason, we request that the briefing you provide also include any authorities, tools, or staff your agencies may require to address these ongoing incidents and the broader security challenge posed by UAS. Thank you for your consideration of this request. We look forward to your response no later than December 23, 2024. Sincerely, ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-nearly-44-million-for-syracuses-jma-wireless-from-his-bipartisan-chips-and-science-law-to-pioneer-new-state-of-the-art-american-made-5g-technology-creating-new-good-paying-jobs_new-production-in-central-ny,"SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NEARLY $44 MILLION FOR SYRACUSE’S JMA WIRELESS FROM HIS BIPARTISAN CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW TO PIONEER NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART AMERICAN-MADE 5G TECHNOLOGY, CREATING NEW, GOOD-PAYING JOBS, &...",2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"JMA’s CNY Facility Is The Only Major American-Owned 5G Manufacturing Factory; The Smart Factory Complies With “Buy America” Standards Schumer Included In The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law To Expand American Manufacturing Of Telecom Technology Now, With Support From Wireless Innovation Fund Schumer Created In Bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law, JMA Will Invest A Total $75+ Million In CNY To Create Dozens Of New, Good-Paying Jobs With A New Production Line To Enhance 5G Networks At Leading Wireless Carriers Like AT&T, Verizon, Boost, And More Schumer: Thanks To CHIPS & Science, JMA Wireless Will Make Central NY An Epicenter Of Keeping America Ahead Of China In 5G U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced $43,940,612 in federal funding from his bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law for JMA Wireless to pioneer the domestic manufacturing of 5G Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN)-compliant radio units (RU), and upgrade its state-of-the-art 5G manufacturing facilities in Central NY. This award will support JMA to further invest $30 million in private capital, creating up to 30 new, good-paying jobs, with the potential for more down the road, to develop and commercialize new technology accelerating America’s wireless and 5G network capabilities. Schumer said this new production will help maintain America’s 5G leadership, which is critical to support advanced high-speed internet and the ability to directly compete with the Chinese Communist Party and companies like Huawei and ZTE, which the senator has long warned threaten U.S. national security. “We need the future of America’s 5G technology built in Central NY, not China. Now thanks to my bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law, nearly $44 million in federal funding is on the way to make Syracuse’s JMA Wireless an epicenter for American innovation and manufacturing for the next generation of 5G wireless technology,” said Senator Schumer. “I’ve long sounded the alarm on companies backed by the Chinese Communist Party, like Huawei, and the threat their technology poses to our national security and economic primacy by stealing American’s personal data. Investments like this show the federal government is serious about taking back the reins on critical technology like 5G and making sure the future of broadband and wireless technology is stamped ‘Made in America’ with JMA leading the way.” Schumer added, “Today’s investment works in tandem with the new Buy America requirements for telecom technology I delivered through the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, boosting opportunities for Syracuse’s JMA to manufacture the equipment needed for building new high-speed internet across the country. Because of these efforts, JMA is bringing back this industry & good-paying jobs from overseas and ensuring the future of America’s high-speed network is secure and developed right here in Central NY.” ""The future of global security and economic leadership hinges on our ability to control and protect the next generation of wireless technology. No one understands this better than Leader Schumer. While this was bipartisan legislation, he was there at the beginning – advocating for secure, American-made 5G solutions that not only strengthen our supply chain but also put a critical check on adversaries like China. With this Wireless Innovation Fund grant, we're bringing high-tech manufacturing jobs to upstate New York and accelerating the deployment of ORAN technology that will secure the U.S. position as a leader in wireless for years to come,” said John Mezzalingua, CEO of JMA Wireless. Schumer explained that, currently, 5G wireless network coverage at major carriers like AT&T, Verizon, and Boost are capped by the limitations of commercially available radio technology, and JMA’s ARMOR platform will provide carriers with a next-generation solution to overcome existing limitations, increase their high-speed network capacity, and bring high-quality 5G coverage to communities across Central New York, New York State, and the entire U.S. The senator added that JMA will combine this nearly $44 million in new federal funding with more than $30 million of matching private investment to inject $75 million into growing their CNY manufacturing and workforce. According to JMA, the investment will create up to 30 new, good-paying jobs initially to develop the technology and ramp to full production – with the potential for significant demand from major wireless carriers to drive the addition of more new manufacturing jobs in the years to come. In addition to accelerating JMA’s leadership in 5G open radio access network (ORAN) technology, reshoring critical domestic manufacturing, and strengthening our national security, Schumer said this investment will allow JMA to centralize and co-locate their testing capabilities and advanced manufacturing process prototype at their new, state-of-the-art 5G Innovation Campus and Global HQ in CNY where the company projects to produce and sell more than 12,000 state-of-the-art 5G ORAN radios per year. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Wireless Innovation Fund, funded by the bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law Schumer led to passage in the Senate, is dedicated to fostering U.S. wireless innovation and developing strong wireless networks across the country. The CHIPS & Science Law invested $1.5 billion for this program to reinforce U.S. leadership in the next generation of high-speed internet, foster competition, and strengthen U.S. supply chains. JMA is currently building a new ARMOR (American, Ruggedized, Modular, O-RAN, Radio) platform to improve operational efficiency and lower costs for 5G infrastructure across the country. This will increase capacity while lowering costs and reducing deployment time for 5G infrastructure, making wireless service more accessible. Syracuse Mayor Walsh said, “JMA Wireless's leadership in 5G technology has and will continue to advance the Syracuse Surge, our strategy for inclusive growth in the New Economy. Thanks to the CHIPS & Science Law and the strong support of Senator Schumer, Syracuse is emerging as a global leader in technology manufacturing and innovation.” Schumer explained that he worked to include the Build America, Buy America Act in the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law to ensure that Buy America rules apply to all taxpayer-funded infrastructure and public works projects. Before, American-made sourcing requirements applied to some federal infrastructure projects, but not all, including federal broadband programs. Schumer said that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law closed these loopholes and ensures taxpayer dollars are used to sustain and grow jobs in domestic manufacturing and throughout product supply chains when investing in the nation’s infrastructure. Schumer said JMA Wireless – and its over 500 employees – received a boost from Build America, Buy America for high-speed internet expansion in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law. Schumer said JMA Wireless, which has invested over $400 million in RAN R&D, facilities, and manufacturing capacity since 2017, is working hard to restore U.S. leadership in cutting-edge wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G by producing some of the world’s most advanced wireless broadband products right in Syracuse. By harnessing funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law and the “Build America, Buy America” requirement, the radios and antennas made at JMA’s new Syracuse factory are supplying efforts to help bridge the digital divide while also creating high-tech manufacturing jobs in Central New York. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law, which Schumer led to passage in the Senate, contained a record $65 billion for the expansion of high-speed internet, including $42.45 billion for broadband deployment grants to states which New York received over $600 million, $2.75 billion for Digital Equity and Inclusion, $2 billion for the Tribal Connectivity Fund and $1 billion for Middle Mile Broadband infrastructure – all of which will be distributed by the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Schumer explained investing in American telecommunications companies like JMA Wireless is especially important amid fears that foreign-owned telecommunications companies, particularly Chinese state-owned ones, could spy on Americans. Schumer has long been critical of the Chinese state-owned telecommunications company Huawei, successfully fighting to put Huawei and its affiliates on the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Specially Designated Nationals list and introducing a bill to prohibit Huawei from operating in the U.S. The senator explained that by boosting companies like JMA, more American-made telecommunications equipment will be made available, reducing reliance on foreign-made technology, as well as helping make JMA a global leader. ""This Wireless Innovation Fund Grant is a critical step toward ensuring that the U.S. is at the forefront of global 5G innovation. By investing in companies like JMA, the US is creating a safer, more resilient supply chain while providing the tools our country and infrastructure need to remain competitive. JMA’s work, along with key partnerships from U.S. carriers, will drive forward the innovation that keeps America secure,” said Diane Rinaldo, Executive Director of the ORAN Alliance. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-secures-up-to-500-million-in-national-defense-bill-to-bolster-the-tech-hubs-program-he-created-in-his-bipartisan-chips-and-science-law-to-power-upstate-nys-innovation-industries-like-semiconductors_batteries,SCHUMER SECURES UP TO $500 MILLION IN NATIONAL DEFENSE BILL TO BOLSTER THE TECH HUBS PROGRAM HE CREATED IN HIS BIPARTISAN CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW TO POWER UPSTATE NY’S INNOVATION INDUSTRIES LIKE...,2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Schumer Created Tech Hubs Program With Upstate NY In Mind, Fighting For Years To Land The Designation For Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse Region As America’s Semiconductor Superhighway & For Binghamton As A Major Battery Research Cluster New Funding Schumer Has Secured In NDAA Will Help Continue Critical Work For EDA To Boost Regions Across The Country, Including Upstate, NY That Received Highly-Competitive Tech Hub Designations – As Well As Unlocking Opportunities To Invest In New Regions Schumer: Tech Hubs Tap The Potential Of The Entire Country To Out-Innovate The World, And It Is Critical We Continue This Program For Upstate NY & America U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced he has secured up to $500 million in new funding for the Regional Tech Hubs program – which he created in his bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law – as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), which is slated for floor consideration in the House of Representatives and the Senate in the coming days. Schumer fought for years to land the prestigious Tech Hubs designation for Upstate NY, which received two coveted designations, one for semiconductor manufacturing and innovation across the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region and a second for the Binghamton University-led New Energy New York battery hub. Schumer said this new funding will help expand this vital program ensuring it continues to help bring the development of critical technologies back to our shores in the communities that need it most. “I created the Tech Hubs program in my bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law, always with Upstate NY and communities like it across America in mind, and we are already seeing the tremendous benefits of this program. The Tech Hubs program must continue, and that is why I am proud to announce I have secured up to $500 million for Tech Hubs in the national defense bill we are working to pass before the end of the year,” said Senator Schumer. “From Buffalo to Binghamton, we are already seeing the benefits of the Tech Hubs program, helping create new, good-paying jobs, attracting companies, and preparing our workforce to make the technology America needs to power its future, from semiconductors to batteries. Now is not the time to slow down, we need to be investing more to ensure that the full benefits of the CHIPS & Science Law are realized and major investments like Micron are able to be connected to communities & businesses that are ready to help write the next chapter for American manufacturing and innovation in Upstate NY and around the country.” Schumer added, “This new Tech Hubs funding will help keep this program strong to continue to breathe new life into our regions, positioning them to lead the industries of the future.” Schumer explained that the provision he worked to include in the NDAA would direct up to $500 million in new funding to the Tech Hubs program, funding that will be generated from spectrum auction proceeds. The spectrum provisions secured in the package will allow the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) to conduct a one-time auction for the AWS-3 spectrum band to help meet the surging spectrum demands of wireless consumers. By securing up to $500 million, the Tech Hubs program will have the opportunity to consider support for currently designated Tech Hub regions or even expand investments to more regions. Schumer created the Regional Tech Hubs competition in his bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law to help bring critical industries back from overseas to communities that have great potential to lead in new technologies. After years of advocacy, Schumer successfully landed two Tech Hub designations for Upstate NY, an exclusive group, comprised of only 31 total regional designations across the country that beat out nearly 400 initial applications in a nationwide competition. The two Upstate NY designations were: The Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region’s “NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub” which is working to bolster Upstate NY’s booming semiconductor industry by attracting new suppliers to the region, advancing research & development programs for the semiconductor industry, and helping train the next generation of Upstate New York’s manufacturing workforce in the semiconductor industry. Earlier this year, Schumer secured the first major $40 million Tech Hubs implementation grant for the proposal, aiming to turn the corridor into America’s semiconductor superhighway. The Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region was one of only 12 implementation grant awardees nationally. The Binghamton University-led New Energy New York (NENY) project which seeks to accelerate Upstate NY’s battery research & development cluster. According to Binghamton University, the effort is projected to have billions of dollars in regional economic impact and create thousands of good-paying jobs. Over the summer, Schumer delivered a $500,000 Consortium Accelerator Award through the federal Tech Hubs program to boost the region’s ongoing work. This builds on years of funding Schumer has secured for the Binghamton-based battery project, including both the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Engines award that was also created by his CHIPS & Science Law that is providing up to $160 million in potential funding to boost their battery efforts and the Build Back Better Regional Challenge Award created by Schumer’s American Rescue Plan, which unlocked over $113 million in funding to jumpstart these efforts. Both Upstate NY Regional Tech Hubs are tackling comprehensive regional priorities to position themselves to lead in critical technologies. These priorities range from workforce training to supply chain expansion and R&D investment. In Buffalo, the EDA Tech Hub funding will play a critical role in strengthening the region’s position within the semiconductor supply chain through a concerted effort led by the University at Buffalo. This initiative aims to close gaps in the semiconductor supply chain and create growth opportunities for local businesses. In Rochester, the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub’s Workforce Training efforts are being led by Monroe Community College, which is expanding internship and apprenticeship opportunities and establishing a program to pair industry partners with semiconductor supply chain firms to develop training and job placement efforts. MCC will develop new programs and expand on existing programs to provide skills workers will need to secure jobs in the semiconductor industry. For example, its only-in-the-nation associates degree in precision optics has sent graduates to I-Corridor chip supply chain manufacturers like Corning and Optimax. In Syracuse, Syracuse University will spearhead the development of the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub’s commercialization component. Syracuse University will help coordinate stakeholders and the Tech Hub’s key commercialization assets and resources across academia, government, and industry. The university will also help expand access for small, mid-size, and minority-owned business and nurture regional growth in semiconductor-related innovation and entrepreneurship. In Binghamton, the Binghamton University-led New Energy New York (NENY) battery Tech Hub has been instrumental in highlighting the region’s strength in battery R&D. NENY has supported regional innovation, manufacturing and supply chain development, as well as workforce development programs that have spanned all levels of education to connect students from underserved communities to opportunities in this growing industry. The NENY Tech Hub has partnered with local agencies and companies to develop new battery technology for energy-efficient trains thanks to federal funding Schumer helped secure. Binghamton’s Tech Hub designation also bolstered the Raymond Corporation and Toyota Material Handling’s decision to build lithium ion battery packs for their operation and incorporate other critical battery technology. Thanks to Schumer’s CHIPS & Science Law, Upstate New York has seen a major revival in tech manufacturing. Earlier this year Schumer secured a major $825 million federal investment to make Albany NanoTech the first National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) flagship facility and headquarters for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) research and development that is critical to the global chip industry. Micron has announced plans for a historic $100+ billion investment to build a cutting-edge memory megafab in Central New York with the support of a finalized $6.1 billion CHIPS incentive award. GlobalFoundries plans to invest over $13 billion to expand and construct a second, new state-of-the-art computer chip factory in the Capital Region, with support from a finalized $1.5 billion CHIPS incentive award. Wolfspeed has opened a 200mm silicon carbide fabrication facility in the Mohawk Valley, one of the largest in the world, with a $750 million preliminary CHIPS agreement accelerating their ongoing expansion in the Mohawk Valley and boosting good-paying jobs expected to be created at the Marcy facility. TTM Technologies, a printed circuit board manufacturer, plans to invest up to $130 million to expand its facilities in Onondaga County, supported by federal investment to strengthen domestic supply chains, creating up to 400 good-paying jobs. Menlo Micro will invest $150 million to build their microchip switch manufacturing facility in Tompkins County, creating over 100 new good-paying jobs. In addition, Upstate New York is home to semiconductor supply chain companies like Corning Incorporated, which manufactures glass critical to the microchip industry at its Canton and Fairport, NY plants. Recently, Schumer announced that Corning Incorporated reached a $32 million CHIPS PMT funding agreement to make a $315 million investment that would increase production at their Canton facility of specialized glass vital for the semiconductor industry. Additionally, following Schumer’s advocacy, Edwards Vacuum has announced a $300+ million investment to build a dry pump manufacturing facility, made possible by a $18 million preliminary CHIPS agreement, creating 600 good-paying jobs to support the growing chip industry in Western New York. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://clarke.house.gov/reps-clarke-and-garbarinos-dhs-cybersecurity-internship-program-act-passes-in-the-house/,REPS. CLARKE AND GARBARINO’S DHS CYBERSECURITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ACT PASSES IN THE HOUSE,2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Yvette D. Clarke,C001067,clarke.house.gov,clarke,https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 11, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, D.C. — Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Andrew Garbarino’s (NY-02) bipartisan DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act passed in the House of Representatives by voice vote yesterday, December 10th, 2024. This bill grants the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to provide paid cybersecurity internships to students attending secondary and technical schools, and undergraduate and postgraduate institutions. This legislation also requires DHS to provide an annual report to Congress regarding the number of participating individuals, job duties, supporting agencies, outreach, and recruiting efforts implemented by the DHS program. “If our nation hopes to keep pace with our adversaries’ developing cyber capabilities and confront an ever-evolving threat landscape, ensuring our brightest young minds have the opportunities they need to succeed in the cyber workforce must be of vital importance. I am incredibly proud to see my bipartisan legislation, the DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act, pass in the House. While 2,000 cyber vacancies continue to impede DHS’s capacity to respond to attacks and proactively prepare for future intrusions, this critical legislation will serve as a necessary boon to the Department’s current limitations. My gratitude is with Rep. Garbarino for standing by my side in support of this essential cause, and I look forward to seeing our colleagues in the Senate advance our legislation and ultimately send it to the president’s desk,” said Congresswoman Clarke. “The House took an important step toward strengthening our nation’s cybersecurity with the passage of the DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act. This bipartisan bill addresses the urgent need for skilled cyber talent to safeguard our national security. By codifying a comprehensive, paid internship program at DHS, we are equipping the next generation of cybersecurity professionals with hands-on experience and mentorship opportunities, while building a robust talent pipeline to confront evolving threats. I am proud to co-lead this effort with Congresswoman Clarke to invest in the workforce that will protect and defend America’s critical infrastructure,” said Congressman Garbarino. Full bill text is available here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4294,"Tonko, McClellan Introduce MENTOR Act to Support Researchers’ Mental Health",2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Paul Tonko,T000469,tonko.house.gov,tonko,https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Jennifer McClellan (VA-4) today announced their introduction of the Mental Health Enhancement, Navigation, and Treatment for Our Researchers Act of 2024 (MENTOR Act). This new bill would establish federal guidelines through the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in order to improve the mental health and mentoring of graduate and postdoctoral researchers. Graduate student and postdoctoral researchers are vital to university productivity through their work that includes conducting and publishing cutting-edge research, helping secure grant funding, and serving as mentors and instructors for undergraduate students and researchers. Despite this fact, research shows 50 percent of graduate students experience depression, anxiety, or burnout symptoms during their training. In a survey of postdoctoral researchers by Nature, 51 percent considered leaving science altogether due to work-related mental health concerns. “Our researchers provide so much, not only to our institutes of higher learning, but to our communities and society as a whole by driving innovation, technological development, scientific discovery, and more,” Congressman Tonko said. “Unfortunately, burnout, poor mentoring, and mental health concerns are seriously impacting students and researchers, shrinking a critical pipeline of workers and stunting innovation. We in Congress should do all we can to support our graduate and postdoctoral researchers. That’s why I’m introducing the MENTOR Act. By establishing guidelines to address and improve mentoring and mental health, we give our researchers the support they need while maintaining our nation’s spirit of innovation and scientific prowess.” “Our national leadership in science and innovation depends on the work of highly trained graduate and postdoctoral researchers. However, too many researchers have negative experiences in the workplace that contribute to poor mental health or push them out of their training programs,” said Congresswoman McClellan. “I thank Congressman Tonko for his leadership on the MENTOR Act and look forward to working with him to advance this legislation. Together, we will continue fighting to support and strengthen our research workforce.” Tonko’s bill is endorsed by: the American Suicide Prevention Foundation; Oyanova; Graduate Women in Science; Framework for Accountability in Academic Research and Mentoring Project; Graduate Workers Union at UW Madison; United Campus Workers Southeast; and Communications Workers of America Local 3821. “The health and wellness of graduate and postdoctoral researchers is paramount to the strength, resilience, and longevity of the United States as a driver of scientific and technological discovery,” said Dr. Amanda Koenig, Past President, Graduate Women in Science. “The MENTOR Act ensures that the many prestigious institutions of research and higher learning in the U.S. have the appropriate resources to prioritize the enduring success of its trainees. And in so doing, it fortifies the United States as a leader on the frontiers of technology, invention, and philosophy.” “The MENTOR Act provides for a fantastic, comprehensive set of efforts to address the graduate student mental health crisis,” said Kaylynne Glover, Co-Founder and Communications Director of The FAARM Project. “Graduate students are an essential workforce and talent pool for American technology development and national security - they do the hands-on work that keeps us ahead in AI, electronics, aerospace, biotechnology, and many other critical fields. The mental health crisis in this workforce has been widely acknowledged since 2019; we’re excited to see Congressman Tonko leading the way on comprehensively solving the problem.” The MENTOR Act of 2024 would: Direct the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to develop and implement comprehensive guidelines for federal research agencies to improve the mental health and mentoring of graduate and postdoctoral researchers by: Establishing clear definitions for problematic behaviors at institutions of higher education. Implementing standardized, confidential, and safe systems to report and address bullying, harassment, and poor mentorship. Strengthening mentor-mentee relationships by assessing mentoring plans and benefit disclosures in grant applications and allowing grant funding to support mentoring activities. Supporting mental well-being by ensuring access to affordable health care and implementing protections for researchers, with a focus on international and underrepresented groups. Promote Continuous Evaluation and Improvement through Data Collection The National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) will conduct biennial evaluations on the mental health of graduate and postdoctoral researchers. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) will evaluate the effectiveness of the guidelines, recommend improvements, and identify additional research needs.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-announces-pay-raise-for-service-members-expanded-eligibility-for-department-of-defense-food-security-program/,"Gillibrand Announces Pay Raise For Service Members, Expanded Eligibility For Department Of Defense Food Security Program",2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"FY2025 NDAA includes a 4.5% pay raise for all troops, additional 10% pay raise for junior enlisted service members NDAA also expands eligibility for the Basic Needs Allowance, the DoD’s program to address food insecurity for service members Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chair of the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, announced several provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 that will increase pay and benefits for service members. “Our troops are the armed services’ greatest asset, and they deserve fair pay and good benefits,” said Senator Gillibrand. “That’s why I’m pleased to announce that this year’s NDAA includes provisions that will significantly increase pay for troops and combat food insecurity among service members. I’m proud to have fought hard to secure these wins, and I will continue working to ensure that our nation’s service members have the resources they need to provide for their families and put food on their tables.” Specifically, the FY2025 NDAA contains a 4.5 percent pay increase for all service members, as well as an additional 10 percent increase for junior enlisted service members in the ranks of E1 through E4. The bill also expands eligibility for the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Basic Needs Allowance (BNA), which is a supplemental monthly payment for qualifying service members that is intended to address food insecurity in the military. This year’s NDAA increases the eligibility threshold to participate in the BNA program from 150 percent of the federal poverty line (FPL) to 200 percent. This change will help service members and their families afford groceries and other basic household necessities. As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Gillibrand has long advocated to increase pay and benefits for service members. Last year, Senator Gillibrand successfully pushed the department to accelerate the prior increase in BNA eligibility from 130 percent of the FPL to 150 percent of the FPL. This year, she worked to support the increase to 200 percent. She has also supported efforts to exclude service members’ Basic Allowance for Housing from the eligibility calculation for both BNA and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/with-new-yorkers-set-to-lose-health-insurance-or-pay-thousands-more-for-coverage-gillibrand-calls-for-extension-of-enhanced-affordable-care-act-subsidies/,"With New Yorkers Set To Lose Health Insurance Or Pay Thousands More For Coverage, Gillibrand Calls For Extension Of Enhanced Affordable Care Act Subsidies",2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"With critical subsidies that help nearly 20 million Americans afford health insurance set to expire, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to urge Congress to pass the Health Care Affordability Act by the end of this year. This legislation would permanently extend the enhanced premium tax credits (PTC) offered in individual marketplaces under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), helping keep health care costs lowered for all Americans. Without an extension, these enhanced subsidies will expire at the end of 2025, causing an estimated 4 million Americans to lose their insurance over the next several years. “No one should have to forgo treatment because they can’t afford health insurance,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Allowing these tax credits to expire would create a financial burden that many New Yorkers cannot afford, jeopardizing public health and forcing hard-working families to choose between potentially life-saving care and putting food on the table. I am determined to get this bill passed by the end of this year so we can keep health care costs lowered for all Americans.” Premium tax credits (PTC) were established as part of the ACA, which became law in 2010. PTCs are refundable credits that help low- and middle-income individuals and families cover the premiums for their health insurance purchased through the Health Insurance Marketplace. In 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) temporarily expanded eligibility for PTCs and lowered premiums for those who were already eligible. In 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act extended these enhanced credits for three years. Since ARPA’s passage, ACA enrollment has nearly doubled, helping more low- and middle-income households receive coverage and care. While the amount of savings varies by person, these enhanced PTCs have reduced premium costs by 44 percent on average. If Congress does not act to again extend the enhanced PTCs, the provision will expire at the end of 2025, and nearly 20 million Americans will see a sudden increase in their health insurance costs. This includes tens of thousands of New Yorkers, who will, on average, face a yearly increase of $1,440 in the amount that they pay for their premiums.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-secures-authorization-160-million-new-york-city,"Congressman Dan Goldman Secures Authorization of $160 Million for New York City to Improve Climate Resiliency Efforts, Measures Mandating Comprehensive Flood Protection Plan",2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"The ‘Water Resources Development Act’ (WRDA) of 2024 Includes Key Measures Fought for by Goldman to Authorize Vital Funding for New York’s 10th Congressional District The Bill Includes Authorization of $160 Million for Environmental Infrastructure Improvements, Mandates Comprehensive New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Focus Area Feasibility Study (HATS) to Protect Against Multi-Hazard Flood Risks Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today secured the authorization of $160 million forenvironmental infrastructure improvements and authorization of measures mandating a comprehensive flood protection plan for the New York-New Jersey Harbor following the House of Representatives passage of the bipartisan ‘Water Resources Development Act’ (WRDA) of 2024. The ‘Water Resources Development Act’ of 2024 includes a request from Congressman Goldman, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), and Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) to authorize $100 million for Kings County to improve water and wastewater management, including stormwater management such as combined sewer overflows. This legislation also includes a request from Congressman Goldman and Congressman Jerry Nadler (NY-12) to authorize $60 million for New York County for the same purposes. Additionally, Congressman Goldman successfully secured language in the bill that mandates the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) include in their New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Focus Area Feasibility Study (HATS) plans that address the variety of flooding threats facing New York City including tidal and river flooding, heavy rainfall, groundwater emergence, erosion, and sea level rise. The bill also specifies that USACE must include in their plan, recommendations relating to projects and activities that maximize the net ecological and societal benefits to neighboring communities. The updated ‘Water Resources Development Act’ of 2024 now heads back to the Senate for one last vote, before it goes to President Biden’s desk for his signature to become law. “As extreme weather events continue to threaten the stability and safety of coastal communities, it remains the federal government's moral imperative to ensure our communities' protection,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “I am incredibly proud to have secured critical wins for our communities in this latest WRDA legislation, which will improve water management infrastructure in New York and Brooklyn and ensure that New Yorkers are protected from the multitude of flooding hazards that threaten our city. Now that the House of Representatives has passed these measures, I look forward to Senate passage and President Biden fulfilling his obligation to sign WRDA into law.” Congressman Jerry Nadler said, “I am proud to have worked to secure the authorization of $60 million in environmental infrastructure improvements for Manhattan and language ensuring a comprehensive flood protection plan for the New York-New Jersey Harbor. 12 years after the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, New York City continues to face growing risk from the climate crisis. That's why I have pushed hard to secure critical funding and provisions to safeguard our communities and strengthen their resilience to future climate challenges. As Dean of the New York Congressional Delegation, I’ll continue advocating for improved water infrastructure and management to address future flooding in Manhattan and throughout New York City.” Lauren Cosgrove, Northeast Campaign Director for National Parks Conservation Association said, “Thanks to the leadership of Representatives Goldman and Velazquez, and a bipartisan group of NY and NJ Members, the Army Corps will now be required to address all types of climate-induced flooding and prioritize cost-effective solutions for a stronger, more resilient New York City. These improvements from the New York New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries study will ensure our national parks like Gateway and surrounding communities near the Gowanus Canal, Newtown Creek and Flushing Bay are better prepared to deal with record floods and more frequent and severe storms that have shuttered public transportation and trapped people in basement apartments here. The Water Resource Development Act will protect NYC and Jamaica Bay’s treasured coast that connects urban residents with trails, scenic views, public beaches, and wildlife experiences they can’t get anywhere else in the City.” WRDA gives the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers the authority to carry out water development projects and studies, among other things. Allowing the Army Corps of Engineers to spend the money is the first step in the process. If signed into law, Congress would still need to provide funding for the Corps to carry out the environmental infrastructure projects in the upcoming appropriations process. Congressman Dan Goldman has worked throughout his first term to ensure that New Yorkers are protected from all flooding threats and extreme weather events. Last year, Congressman Goldman and Congresswoman Velázquez led twelve Members of Congress from New York and New Jersey in sending a bi-partisan letter to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) expressing concern that the Corps plan to address flood risk insufficiently protects their communities and demanding a new study be undertaken that comprehensively addresses all flooding risks. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases/strong-suozzi-bipartisan-legislation-counter-threats-chinese-communist-party,"Strong-Suozzi Bipartisan Legislation to Counter Threats from the Chinese Communist Party, Defend American Interests Passes the House",2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Thomas R. Suozzi,S001201,suozzi.house.gov,suozzi,https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) announced that the House has passed bipartisan legislation that he is co-leading with Congressman Dale Strong (R-AL), H.R. 9668, the SHIELD Against CCP Act, to counter threats to our homeland from the Chinese Communist Party and defend American interests. The bill would establish and authorize a dedicated Department of Homeland Security working group to identify, evaluate, and counter threats to homeland security posed by the CCP. Congressman Suozzi is the Co-chair of the Congressional Uyghur Caucus and a former member of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. The transcript of Suozzi’s floor speech is below: Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of a bill I authored with Congressman Strong, the bipartisan “SHIELD Against CCP Act.” The Chinese Communist Party is intent on promoting authoritarianism by weakening America from within. They seek to take our greatest strengths—pluralism, diversity, free speech, capitalism and representative government—and use them against us. China uses our freedoms, our social media, and our open society to sow chaos and division in our country. They know we cannot solve difficult problems in an environment of fear and anger, so they encourage fear and anger. They promote the most extreme sides of our thorniest debates. Whether its Black Lives Matter vs Blue Lives Matter, or Transgender vs Evangelicals, or Israel vs Gaza – the Chinese Communist Party promotes the most extreme positions on both sides of the debate, not with an objective of winning a debate, but of fomenting dissent in America. Add to this theft of our intellectual property, threats to our critical infrastructure and trying to intimidate US citizens through transnational repression. We must act. The fact that today we are promoting bipartisan legislation is our greatest possible response. Democrats and Republicans can work together to combat this threat! Our bipartisan bill counters the Chinese Communist Party with strength by 1) building the capacity of the Department of Homeland Security to fight predatory economic and trade practices, 2) preventing identity theft, 3) strengthening border security, 4) providing the Department of Homeland Security with adequate resources to protect our critical infrastructure, 5) improving cybersecurity, and 6) fighting transnational repression and criminal organizations. The FBI Director has stated that the CCP poses a “broad and unrelenting” threat. The Chinese Communist Party is also engaged in a brutal campaign of transnational repression, targeting democracy advocates, Tibetans, Hong Kongers, Uyghurs and other ethnic minority groups. The Chinese Communist Party actually targets Americans, including my constituents. Just before Thanksgiving, after years of fighting for his release, I received the incredible news that my constituent Kai Li was finally released to the U.S. after nearly a decade of wrongful imprisonment in China. If we are to honor the years Mr. Li spent in Chinese detention, we must remain clear-eyed about the CCP threat and redouble our efforts to counter it. Among their provocative tactics is transnational repression, which can be illustrated through the torment of Dr. Gulshan Abbas and her family. In 2018, Dr Abbas, was taken to a Uyghur forced labor camp. Her crime? Her sister Rushan Abbas spoke out against the Uyghur Genocide during a panel discussion here in America. Think about it—the CCP is not only carrying out mass detention, torture, forced sterilization and forced labor against religious minorities within China, but also imprisoning family members of American citizens to suppress freedoms within America! Let me be clear: the United States cannot waiver in the face of this unrelenting strategic adversary. Today, we can demonstrate our resolve by supporting the SHIELD Against CCP Act, which will help ensure that our government has a strong and unified response to the Chinese Communist Party’s aggression. Working with Rep. Strong demonstrates that when we work together, we will succeed. I urge all Members to support this legislation. Thank you. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-its-locked-in-announces-microns-historic-61-billion-award-from-his-bipartisan-chips-and-science-law-is-signed-securing-fed_needed-to-build-massive-memory-chip-facility-in-central-ny,"SCHUMER: IT’S LOCKED IN! ANNOUNCES MICRON’S HISTORIC $6.1 BILLION AWARD FROM HIS BIPARTISAN CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW IS SIGNED, SECURING FED $$$ NEEDED TO BUILD MASSIVE MEMORY CHIP FACILITY IN CENTRAL NY",2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Schumer, Who Shepherded Bipartisan CHIPS & Science Act Into Law, Went All Out To Land Micron In CNY And Deliver This Historic Investment, Which Now Takes A Monumental Leap Forward To Make It A Reality Finalized Agreement Ensures Micron Can Tap CHIPS Funding In Coming Years As It Meets Project Milestones For Micron’s Plans In Idaho & CNY To Invest Over $100 Billion In NY Over The Next 20+ Years Creating Up To 50,000 Good Paying Jobs – Micron Also Announces New Expansion Plans In Virginia Further Boosting American Semiconductor Production Schumer: CHIPS Funding Is Locked In For Micron To Build In Upstate NY! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced Micron and the Department of Commerce have finalized its CHIPS agreement for up to $6.1 billion in direct funding through the bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law. Schumer said this funding will support Micron’s planned landmark $100+ billion public-private investment over the next two decades – the largest private investment in New York’s history – as well as Micron’s expansion in Idaho – creating thousands of new good paying jobs. “Micron’s CHIPS funding is locked for Upstate NY. $6.1 billion from my bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law is now secured for Micron to build its new, state-of-the-art complex of memory chip fabs in Central NY and Idaho. A historic day and historic agreement for Upstate NY and America. This final award locks in the federal investment Micron needs for shovels to be able to hit the ground and create thousands of good-paying jobs here in Upstate NY,” said Senator Schumer. “Without my bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law none of this would be happening and America would be over reliant on semiconductors from overseas. The memory chips Micron makes are the bedrock of America’s future, from AI to EVs to smartphones, as well as our most sensitive defense technology. The signed CHIPS award is the start of a new chapter for Central NY and America. Today the feds make the bold investment needed to bring manufacturing back, to strengthen our national security, and to make sure America stays #1, with Micron and Central NY leading the way.” Schumer worked tirelessly for years alongside state and local leaders to advocate to Micron the many benefits of Upstate NY, including reliable and cheap water and power, a highly skilled workforce, top-notch educational and research institutions, and other capabilities to lead in semiconductor manufacturing and innovation. After years of advocacy and Schumer passing the bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law which created the federal programs needed to spur semiconductor industry investment, Micron selected Central New York for its new advanced memory chip fab complex. Schumer added, “This is one of the largest single direct federal investments in Central NY’s history. I wrote the CHIPS & Science Law with Upstate NY as my north star, promising that it would deliver big. Today a promise made is a promise kept.” Over the next 20+ years, Micron plans to build a colossal complex of memory chip plants in Central New York, constructing up to four manufacturing plants at White Pine Commerce Park in Clay, NY. The company’s plans call for building a clean-room space that will cover about 2.4 million square feet, the size of almost 40 football fields. Micron is the fourth largest producer of semiconductors in the world and makes memory chips that are essential to technology people use every day, from cellphones to cars, and to critical technologies like AI as well as technologies that are used by our military. Thanks to this CHIPS funding Micron plan’s will help the U.S. grow its share of advanced memory manufacturing from less than 2% today to approximately 10% by 2035. The finalized agreement for federal CHIPS incentives will support the construction of Micron’s first two fabs in Central NY and an expansion in Idaho to help meet soaring demand for the chips Micron makes. The U.S. Department of Commerce will disburse funds in the coming years as Micron meets project milestones agreed to in the final award. In addition, the Commerce Department also announced today a new Preliminary Memorandum of Terms (PMT) with Micron for up to $275 million in CHIPS incentives to support a planned $2 billion expansion project at its Manassas facility in Virginia, increasing wafer production and creating thousands of new good-paying jobs. Schumer said, “We used to lead the world in making microchips, and thanks to the bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law we are seeing new investments every day to make America a major hub for chip manufacturing once again. The benefits extend across America to every corner of the country, in communities of all shapes and sizes, and I applaud Micron for continuing to lay the foundation for America’s technological future.” Schumer said this transformational investment was just what he had envisioned when he championed the bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law. Now, Upstate New York is quickly becoming a global hub for the semiconductor industry thanks to his efforts, boosting the country’s national security and global competitiveness. Earlier this fall Schumer also secured a major $825 million federal investment to make Albany NanoTech the first National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) flagship facility and headquarters for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) research and development that is critical to the global chip industry. Today’s award finalizes the second of five agreements in New York for federal CHIPS incentives funded by Schumer’s bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law that are spurring private sector investment and bringing manufacturing back to America. Last month, Schumer announced GlobalFoundries finalized its up to $1.5 billion funding agreement for a combined $12.5 billion public-private investment over the next ten plus years to expand and construct a second, new state-of-the-art computer chip fab in Malta, NY. The senator also announced that Corning Incorporated reached a $32 million CHIPS PMT funding agreement to make a $315 million investment that would increase production at their Canton facility of specialized glass vital for the semiconductor industry. In addition, Edwards Vacuum announced plans to build a new first-of-its-kind-in-the-country $300+ million dry pump manufacturing facility, supported by an $18 million CHIPS PMT funding agreement. Wolfspeed has also reached a $750 million CHIPS PMT funding agreement and plans to tap nearly $1 billion from the CHIPS Investment Tax Credit that Schumer helped create in the bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law to build a new facility in North Carolina and support the expansion of their Silicon Carbide Fabrication Facility at Marcy Nanocenter in Oneida County. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/touchdown-schumer-successfully-passes-buffalo-bills-damar-hamlins-lifesaving-hearts-act,TOUCHDOWN! SCHUMER SUCCESSFULLY PASSES BUFFALO BILLS’ DAMAR HAMLIN’S LIFESAVING HEARTS ACT,2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Schumer & Hamlin Worked Together For Months, And Tonight Schumer Successfully Passed Hamlin’s Lifesaving HEARTS Act – UNANIMOUSLY! – To Bring More AEDs To Schools Across America Schumer-Hamlin Bill Now Heads To The President’s Desk To Be Signed Into Law Chuck & Damar: Together We Got This Lifesaving Bill In The Endzone To Bring AEDs To Schools Across America After standing with Buffalo Bills’ Safety Damar Hamlin, student-athletes, and Bills Mafia earlier this week, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he successfully passed their lifesaving HEARTS Act in the Senate, and that it will now head to the President’s desk to be signed into law. Schumer said this bipartisan legislation will help put more AEDs – like the one that saved Damar’s life – into schools and help make CPR training more accessible across America. “Touchdown! I’m proud to announce, after months of working with Damar Hamlin and the Buffalo Bills, the Senate has just passed the lifesaving HEARTS Act to put more AEDs in schools across America – like the one that saved Damar’s life,” said Senator Schumer. “Damar and I formed the perfect team, bringing together teachers, healthcare leaders and athletes to make sure every student has access to the kind of life-saving care he did. This legislation goes beyond the field and its impacts will stretch thousands of miles outside Buffalo to help millions of kids. Now, the HEARTS Act is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law and save lives.” When Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during an NFL game in January 2023, the Bills medical team used an AED and performed CPR, saving Hamlin’s life. Since then Hamlin has used his miraculous and inspirational recovery story to help kids across the country, working with Schumer to create a new federal program that will help put more AEDs in schools. Hamlin and Schumer worked together to garner bipartisan support for the law, which passed in the House of Representatives earlier this year. Thanks to Majority Leader Schumer, that legislation has now passed the Senate and will be sent to the President’s desk. Schumer said that the bipartisan Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Research and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act, which has now passed both chambers and heads to the President’s desk, will provide direct grants to elementary and secondary schools. The bill will create a grant program at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training, in addition to supporting the purchase of AEDs and the development of cardiac emergency response plans, which can more than double survival rates from cardiac arrest by empowering people nearby to dial 911, start CPR and use an AED. In schools with AEDs, children who experience cardiac arrest are seven times as likely to survive as children in schools without AEDs. Schumer also highlighted the importance of CPR training for students and adults in schools, saying that for every minute without CPR, chances of survival drop by 10%. With more people confident in their ability to perform CPR, people experiencing cardiac arrest will get the care they need more quickly. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-senator-chuck-schumer-call-irs-expedite-processing-low,"Congressman Dan Goldman, Senator Chuck Schumer Call for IRS to Expedite Processing of Low-Risk Employee Retention Credit Claims, Resolve Delays Costing More than $10 Billion to American Small Businesses",2024-12-09,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"December 9, 2024 Press Release Employee Retention Credit Created to Provide Small Businesses Relief During COVID-19 Pandemic Small Businesses Across New York City Have Been Awaiting Claim Resolution Since 2020 Read the Letter Here New York, NY – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Friday led nine of their New York delegation colleagues in sending a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel calling on the agency to expedite the processing and resolution of a backlog of legitimate Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims. The unresolved low-risk claims total more than $10 billion dollars in refunds that these businesses are awaiting. The ERC was created in 2020 following the passage of the CARES Act to provide relief to small businesses and allow them to retain employees during the pandemic. Small businesses across New York City have been waiting for their claim to be processed since as early as 2020. “We commend the agency’s work to resolve valid claims and protect against fraudulent ones, especially given the complexity of the ERC; however, our offices continue to hear from small businesses and nonprofits in our districts whose legitimate claims remain outstanding,” the Members wrote. This backlog has had negative effects on small businesses in New York and nationwide. The moratorium was put in place so that the IRS could study a sample of ERC claims and determine potential markers of fraud. According to its review, the agency identified 10-20% of claims as high-risk, 60-70% of claims as having an unacceptable level of risk, and 10-20% as low-risk. “These recent announcements are a step in the right direction to protect against improper claims and provide relief for legitimate businesses,” the Members continue. “However, the slow review process and the moratorium have caused significant delays and hardship for legitimate small businesses who have waited years for their credits.” The members call for the IRS to address the ERC claim backlog by prioritizing early submissions and low-risk claims from struggling small businesses. Among those claims are those submitted through IRS-certified Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs), which file a single consolidated ERC claim Form 941-X on behalf of dozens, if not hundreds, of small businesses. Claims submitted through PEOs are subject to additional levels of scrutiny, lowering the risk of ERC claim fraud. Additionally, the members call for the IRS to provide information on the following questions: For the 10-20% of low-risk claims identified by the IRS in its ERC review, how many of those claims have been processed to date? What steps will the IRS take to expedite the processing and payment of these claims? What challenges does the IRS face with resolving claims submitted by PEOs? Has the IRS considered expediting claims submitted by PEOs? Why or why not? What steps is the IRS taking to improve its cooperation with Members of Congress, the National Taxpayer Advocate, and the public to resolve ERC inquiries in a timely manner? What steps is the IRS taking to increase transparency on the status of ERC claims? Is the IRS considering additional tools for claimants to check on the status of their claim such as an online web portal? Why or why not? Mail theft is a significant concern for our constituents. Especially for ERC payments that can range upwards of $100,000, would the IRS consider allowing claimants to opt for direct deposit as a more secure method to receive their ERC payments instead of paper checks? If not, why? Additional signatories to the letter include Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), and Representatives Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Grace Meng (NY-06), Jerry Nadler (NY-12), Tom Suozzi (NY-03), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Ritchie Torres (NY-15), and Nydia Velázquez (NY-07). Read the full letter here or below: Dear Commissioner Werfel, We are writing to you concerning the backlog in Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). We commend the agency’s work to resolve valid claims and protect against fraudulent ones, especially given the complexity of the ERC; however, our offices continue to hear from small businesses and nonprofits in our districts whose legitimate claims remain outstanding. Therefore, we urge the IRS to swiftly resolve legitimate claims and provide more transparency on the status of existing claims, prioritizing early submissions and low-risk claims from struggling small businesses. The ERC program has been a vital lifeline for small businesses across the nation and in our districts. Created by the CARES Act and furthered expanded by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan, this refundable tax credit helped small businesses retain their workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last fall, the IRS announced a moratorium on processing ERC claims submitted after Sept. 14, 2023, to give the agency time to review and analyze a large study group of ERC claims. On August 8, 2024, the agency announced it completed its review and would begin processing claims filed between September 14, 2023, and January 31, 2024. According to its review, the agency identified 10-20% of claims as high-risk, 60-70% of claims as having an unacceptable level of risk, and 10-20% as low-risk. The agency noted that it would immediately begin processing 50,000 valid ERC claims identified during the review and expects to process another large block of low-risk claims this Fall. We commend the agency for its vigilance and actions to prevent bad actors from abusing this program. These recent announcements are a step in the right direction to protect against improper claims and provide relief for legitimate businesses. However, the slow review process and the moratorium have caused significant delays and hardship for legitimate small businesses who have waited years for their credits. On June 26, 2024, Erin. M. Collins, the National Taxpayer Advocate, released her mid-year report to Congress which identified delays in processing ERC as a key taxpayer challenge. Her report noted that the IRS has a backlog of about 1.4 million ERC claims that have been submitted but have not been paid. The report also highlights that “many [businesses] have already waited a year or longer for the IRS to determine if their claim is valid,” and argues that, “it’s time for the IRS to … move forward addressing these ERC claims to ensure it protects the taxpayer’s right to finality and right to challenge the IRS’s position and be heard.” More than four years after the ERC program was created, we agree that it is long past time for these claims to be adjudicated and processed. Additionally, many of our constituents applied for the ERC through IRS-certified Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs), which file a single consolidated ERC claim Form 941-X on behalf of dozens, if not hundreds, of small businesses. According to the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO): “As of December 9, 2023, the number of unprocessed Forms 941-X was approximately 1,057,000.” Given that forms submitted by IRS-certified PEOs are already subject to additional layers of scrutiny to ensure accuracy and eligibility and that a single form filed by a PEO could represent hundreds of legitimate small businesses, we encourage the agency to expedite processing these claims as a low-risk step to rapidly clear the ERC backlog. We also respectfully request answers in writing to the following: For the 10-20% of low-risk claims identified by the IRS in its ERC review, how many of those claims have been processed to date? What steps will the IRS take to expedite the processing and payment of these claims? What challenges does the IRS face with resolving claims submitted by PEOs? Has the IRS considered expediting claims submitted by PEOs? Why or why not? What steps is the IRS taking to improve its cooperation with Members of Congress, the National Taxpayer Advocate, and the public to resolve ERC inquiries in a timely manner? What steps is the IRS taking to increase transparency on the status of ERC claims? Is the IRS considering additional tools for claimants to check on the status of their claim such as an online web portal? Why or why not? Mail theft is a significant concern for our constituents. Especially for ERC payments that can range upwards of $100,000, would the IRS consider allowing claimants to opt for direct deposit as a more secure method to receive their ERC payments instead of paper checks? If not, why? Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you on this important issue. ### Issues : Small Business",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer_with-buffalo-bills-damar-hamlin-students-and-bills-mafia--announces-he-will-bring-hamlins-lifesaving-hearts-act-to-help-put-aeds-in-schools-across-america-to-the-senate-floor-this-week,"SCHUMER -WITH BUFFALO BILLS’ DAMAR HAMLIN, STUDENTS & BILLS MAFIA- ANNOUNCES HE WILL BRING HAMLIN’S LIFESAVING HEARTS ACT TO HELP PUT AEDS IN SCHOOLS ACROSS AMERICA TO THE SENATE FLOOR THIS WEEK",2024-12-09,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Schumer & Hamlin Have Been Working Together For Months To Boost Bipartisan Support For This Bill, After Damar Suffered Cardiac Arrest During A Bills Game And Used His Miraculous and Inspirational Recovery Story To Better Protect Students Across USA HEARTS Act Would Put More Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) In Schools & Make CPR Training More Prevalent & Accessible Across The Country Chuck & Damar: We’re On The One-Yard Line! Let’s Get This Bill Into The End Zone & Bring AEDs To Schools Across America Standing with Buffalo Bills’ Safety Damar Hamlin, student-athletes, and Bills Mafia, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced he will bring the lifesaving HEARTS Act, which he and Damar have worked together on for months, to the Senate floor this week for a unanimous consent vote to be passed into law. Schumer and Hamlin are now launching their final push to show why all should support this bipartisan legislation to help schools and students be prepared to respond to cardiac emergencies by making AEDs and CPR training more accessible across America. “For months, Damar, the Buffalo Bills and I have worked together on bipartisan legislation to make CPR training accessible and put AEDs in schools across America, and now we are on the one-yard line. This week I will bring the lifesaving HEARTS Act to the Senate floor to be passed into law,” said Leader Schumer. “Damar has used his voice and turned his inspirational story of recovery into a mission to help millions of children. This legislation goes beyond the field and stretches thousands of miles outside Buffalo. Let’s get the HEARTS Act into the end zone and bring AEDs to schools across America. This bipartisan legislation will save lives, and everybody should support it.” “Since experiencing cardiac arrest, I’ve been honored to work with partners who understand how important it is to provide CPR education and have access to AEDs to save lives,” said Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills safety, member of the NFL Smart Heart Sports Coalition and National Ambassador for the American Heart Association's Nation of Lifesavers movement. “I’m very grateful to Senator Schumer for his work making this common-sense legislation a priority. My journey has shown us that no one expects cardiac arrest to happen - and we all need to be prepared. Working together, we have the chance now to protect kids and impact the next generation. I hope that every Senator will lend their support for this bill and that my experience with cardiac arrest will help lead to lasting change. Let’s get this done.“ When Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during an NFL game in January 2023, the Bills medical team used an AED and performed CPR, saving Hamlin’s life. Since then Hamlin has used his miraculous and inspirational recovery story to help kids across the country, working with Schumer to create a new federal program that will help put more AEDs in schools. Now Majority Leader Schumer will bring that legislation to the floor this week and launch his push to garner the final support needed to ensure it can become law. Schumer said that the bipartisan Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Research and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act, which the U.S. House of Representatives passed earlier this year, would provide direct grants to elementary and secondary schools. The bill would create a grant program at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training, in addition to supporting the purchase of AEDs and the development of cardiac emergency response plans, which can more than double survival rates from cardiac arrest by empowering people nearby to dial 911, start CPR and use an AED. Schumer explained that in schools with AEDs, children who experience cardiac arrest are seven times as likely to survive as children in schools without AEDs. Schumer also highlighted the importance of CPR training for students and adults in schools, saying that for every minute without CPR, chances of survival drop by 10%. With more people confident in their ability to perform CPR, people experiencing cardiac arrest will get the care they need more quickly. “On behalf of the NFL and more than 40 members of the Smart Heart Sports Coalition, I applaud Senator Schumer, Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills organization, and all our teammates who have helped move this commonsense, lifesaving measure forward. We urge the Senate to get this important bill over the goal line and onto the President’s desk. Doing so would be a win for our schools and the health and safety of young people across the country,” said Jeff Miller, NFL Executive Vice President of Communications, Public Affairs, and Policy. “We are grateful to Majority Leader Schumer and the many champions of the HEARTS Act in Congress. The National Football League, the American Heart Association, Damar Hamlin and the Smart Heart Sports Coalition have worked for almost two years to make schools across the country safer for students, staff and visitors. The bipartisan HEARTS Act will save lives from cardiac arrest by ensuring schools nationwide have cardiac emergency response plans in place, students and staff are trained in CPR and campuses are equipped with AEDs. These proven measures could be the difference between life and death for the up to 23,000 children who experience a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital each year. Every second counts when someone experiences a cardiac arrest, and schools can’t wait one more minute to have the resources they need to save lives. We urge the Senate to send the House-passed HEARTS Act to the president’s desk for signature,” said Nancy Brown, chief executive officer of the American Heart Association. “As a medical professional who has performed CPR and AED, I know firsthand that when cardiac emergencies happen, this technology save lives,” said Congressman Tim Kennedy. “The HEARTS Act will help provide schools with these life-saving devices and put CPR training in reach for more staff and families. I commend Senator Schumer for his work on this critical legislation, and Damar Hamlin for turning a harrowing experience into action that will save lives on and off the field.” “I want to thank Majority Leader Schumer, Congressman Tim Kennedy, and Damar Hamlin on working together on this important legislation that will undoubtedly save lives,” said Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. “Erie County, with numerous community partners, has been working towards the Citizen CPR HeartSafe Community designation because we believe in the importance of getting as many of our residents trained in hands free CPR and having many publicly accessible AEDs to give someone the best chance to survive a cardiac event. This will help our efforts here in that mission.” “Over the past two years, we have worked tirelessly to make AEDs and CPR training more accessible in our community. Through our initiatives, we have supported the training of over one hundred thousand community members, empowering each of them with the knowledge and confidence to act in an emergency. Grants to schools for AEDs will ensure that students, staff, and families have access to critical resources when every second counts. Our team has experienced first-hand the impact of these life-saving measures with Damar Hamlin and Kim Pegula. This bill will make Western New York, and communities around the country safer, and ultimately save lives,” said Terry Pegula, Bills Owner/CEO/President. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases/suozzi-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-coordinate-northern-border-security,Suozzi Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Coordinate Northern Border Security,2024-12-06,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Thomas R. Suozzi,S001201,suozzi.house.gov,suozzi,https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC - Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens) introduced the Securing Our Northern Borders Act last week. This bipartisan legislation, co-led by Representatives Claudia Tenney (R-NY) and Chris Pappas (D-NH), will be considered on the House floor next week. Suozzi’s bill would establish the Department of Homeland Security Northern Border “Mission Center.” This center would coordinate the implementation of the DHS Northern Border Strategy. “We must secure the Northern Border Strategy as well as the Southern Border to protect our communities,” said Suozzi. “This Mission Center would serve as ground zero for coordinating efforts to enforce immigration laws and stop illegal drug trafficking along our northern border. We must secure our borders, fix the broken asylum system that hasn’t been updated since the 1980s, and modernize the legal immigration system, all while making sure we treat people like human beings.” Since returning to Congress this past February, Suozzi has made fixing the broken immigration system and bringing ‘order to the border’ a top priority. He was appointed to the Committee on Homeland Security and as the chair of the Democrats for Border Security Caucus. Tom has also successfully called on President Biden to take executive action to bar migrants who cross our Southern border unlawfully from receiving asylum, while also extending work permits to the 1.1 million immigrant spouses married to U.S. citizens. He has also forged a bipartisan coalition of ‘business, badges, and the Bible’ to push Congress for real solutions on this critical issue.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-reveals-after-months-of-advocacy-schoharie-county-poised-to-be-added-to-northern-border-regional-commission-opening-up-millions-in-federal-funding-to-bolster-area-senator-launches-final-push-to-reauthorize-program-and-add-schoharie-county,"SCHUMER REVEALS: AFTER MONTHS OF ADVOCACY, SCHOHARIE COUNTY POISED TO BE ADDED TO NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION, OPENING UP MILLIONS IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO BOLSTER AREA; SENATOR LAUNCHES FINAL...",2024-12-06,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"New NBRC Bill Schumer Is Leading Would Make Schoharie Eligible For Fed Program That Has Delivered Millions For Upstate NY To Build Infrastructure, Invest In Workforce, New Businesses, Childcare and Healthcare, & More Senator Has Delivered BIG For Schoharie County in Recent Month – Securing Fed $$ To Replace Vital Bridge, Improve High-Speed Internet Access & Support Firefighters – Says Adding Them To NBRC Can Supercharge Fed Funding Further Schumer: We Secured Critical Fed Resources For Schoharie This Year & I Will Keep Fighting For More! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced, after months of advocacy, he has successfully gotten Schoharie County added to the Senate legislation reauthorizing the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). The NBRC delivers millions to eligible New York counties every year. Schumer said he is now launching his push to pass this bill, which would unlock federal funding for Schoharie County to address critical needs across the region, including building infrastructure, investing in workforce training, childcare and healthcare, supporting new and existing businesses, and more. “The Northern Border Regional Commission has provided millions for economic opportunities for rural communities in Upstate New York for years, and after months of work I’m excited to share Schoharie County is poised to be added thanks to the reauthorization that I’m leading. This would be a huge shot in the arm for Schoharie, unlocking millions in federal funding opportunities for addressing childcare and healthcare needs, boosting infrastructure projects, supporting workforce training, helping to launch and retain businesses, and more,” said Senator Schumer. “The NBRC has been wildly successful for expanding investment in communities across Upstate NY, and I’m fighting tooth and nail to reauthorize the program and open up millions in federal funding to grow the regional economy in Schoharie County.” From 2010-2024, the NBRC has invested in over 78 projects, totaling more than $48 million in federal funding for Upstate New York. The senator explained that in addition to reauthorizing the NBRC for an additional 5 years, the bill would also increase the annual appropriation cap from $33 million to $40 million. The bill also makes critical enhancements to the range of projects the NBRC is able to support to foster growth in the region, including a new program focused on addressing childcare and healthcare needs and increasing support for addiction treatment, and new support for capacity building for business retention, job training, and job creation. Schumer introduced the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) Reauthorization Act of 2023 that paved the way for these key changes. Schumer has a long history of championing the Northern Border Regional Commission and its positive economic impacts on Upstate New York. In 2021, the senator successfully secured $150 million for the NBRC, over triple its funding from previous years, through the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Established in 2008, the NBRC is a federal-state partnership focused on the economic revitalization of communities across the Northern Border region, which includes New York, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The Commission is composed of the governors of the four Northern Border states and a federal co-chair and provides financial and technical assistance to communities in the region to support entrepreneurs, improve water, broadband, and transportation infrastructure, and promote other initiatives to improve the region’s economy. The northern border region of New York State currently includes 28 counties: Cayuga, Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Madison, Montgomery, Niagara, Oneida, Orleans, Oswego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Seneca, St. Lawrence, Sullivan, Washington, Warren, Wayne, and Yates. Schumer is now pushing to include Schoharie and Wyoming counties as well. Schumer additionally highlighted massive federal investments for Schoharie County including: Nearly $12 million to replace the Bridge Street Bridge over Schoharie Creek from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act: The Bridge Street Bridge is a vital connector in Schoharie County, but after 100 years of use, it is nearing the end of its useful life. The federal funding secured by the senator will help the county build a new bridge, increasing safety and creating jobs. New York State has put a weight restriction on the bridge due to its condition, and the county is concerned that further disrepair could eventually limit its use by emergency vehicles. The nearest bridge is approximately 10 miles away, adding 20-25 minutes in commute time. The senator also said that farm vehicles use the bridge regularly, and the bridge is vital to the county’s thriving rural agricultural economy. $30 million for high-speed internet improvements from the American Rescue Plan and bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act: The Broadband for Schoharie County project will construct 298 miles of fiber to connect more than 4,000 locations, including substantially all of the unserved locations in the county. The new infrastructure will bring high-speed internet to the most rural and hard to reach areas of the county. $180,000+ for firefighters in Schoharie and Richmondville from the Assistance for Firefighters grant program: This critical funding will ensure that firefighters in Schoharie County have the federal support they need to purchase modern equipment and combat emergencies. Schumer stood with firefighters across the state to fight to successfully preserve and fund this program earlier this year. “As Majority Leader in the Senate I have always made sure NY is on the front of my mind. Earlier this fall, I was proud to announce a major $11.6 million in federal funding to boost efforts to replace the Bridge Street Bridge, a vital connector in Schoharie County that is nearing the end of its useful life after 100 years. With the closest bridge more than 20 minutes away, this funding from my bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act will reduce travel time for emergency vehicles, keep people safe, and provide a key transportation route for the region’s economy and quality of life. I’m also excited to have delivered a whopping $30 million to help Schoharie County improve high-speed internet service, connecting more than 4,000 locations. Lastly, I’m glad that over $180,000 is going to help firefighters in Schoharie and Richmondville increase preparedness. I stood with firefighters across Upstate New York to push for the reauthorization of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program so that they have the federal support they need to purchase modern equipment and combat emergencies. It’s been a great year delivering critical federal resources for Schoharie, and adding Schoharie to the NBRC means that we could get even more. I will keep fighting for more and believe the best is yet to come!” added Schumer. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-reveals-with-critical-fed-program-for-mohawk-valley-dairy-farmers-in-limbo-senator-launches-push-to-ensure-we-dont-go-over-the-dairy-cliff-and-protect-critical-monthly-payments-for-dairy-farmers-in-herkimer-county-the-mohawk-valley-and-across-upstate-ny,"SCHUMER REVEALS: WITH CRITICAL FED PROGRAM FOR MOHAWK VALLEY DAIRY FARMERS IN LIMBO, SENATOR LAUNCHES PUSH TO ENSURE WE DON’T GO OVER THE “DAIRY CLIFF” AND PROTECT CRITICAL MONTHLY PAYMENTS FOR DAIRY...",2024-12-06,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"“Dairy Margin Coverage Program” Schumer Helped Enact Will Expire This Month, Meaning Without Fed Action Monthly Payments To Dairy Farmers – Including In Herkimer County Which Has Over 10,000 Dairy Cows & Is Major Milk Producer – Could Cease Schumer Says Upstate Dairy Farms and Consumers Will Be First Impacted If We “Go Over The Dairy Cliff” – Reverting Back To 1940's-Era Policy, Leading To Severe Supply Chain Disruptions, Increasing Price Of Milk, And Causing Billions In Avoidable Fed Spending Schumer: We Cannot Afford To Let Fed Support For Mohawk Valley Dairies Spoil, Must Extend Vital Fed Dairy Program Standing at Casler Family Farm in Little Falls, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today revealed how the vital Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC) Mohawk Valley dairy farmers rely on is in limbo as the program is set to expire, which could have farmers facing a “dairy cliff,’ – an outcome that could double wallop farmers and consumers. Schumer explained the DMC, which offers monthly price support payments from the feds to dairy farmers, will end this month and if no action is taken would lead to less support for our farmers, severe supply chain disruptions, and an increase in the price of milk. Schumer said it is imperative we protect this program to ensure Upstate New York dairy farmers have the support and safety net they need. “Dairy is the lifeblood of Herkimer County agriculture with over 10,000 dairy cows producing over 70% of the county’s agricultural sales dollars. But by the end of this year many of our Mohawk Valley dairy farms could be looking over a ‘dairy cliff’ that threatens lifeline payments, puts the industry in limbo, and increases the price of milk,” said Senator Schumer. “The Dairy Margin Coverage Program is essential to support our farmers, like Casler Family Farm, and to keep the best quality milk made from New York farms flowing to families across America. I helped enact the Dairy Margin Coverage Program in the 2018 Farm Bill and it is imperative we extend it before it expires at the end of this year. I will not stop fighting to ensure this critical program and safety net for our Upstate dairy farmers is protected.” “Herkimer County is at the heart of Upstate New York’s dairy industry, and the looming “Dairy Cliff” threatens an essential safety net for our dairy farmers. Going over the Dairy Cliff would add more risk and uncertainty into dairy markets, disrupt supply chains, increase milk prices at grocery stores, and more. With most of Herkimer County’s agricultural sales driven by dairy farms, renewal of the Dairy Margin Coverage Program is absolutely critical to maintaining the stable dairy markets that the countless rural, farm-driven communities across our region depend on,” said Daniel Casler, Little Falls Town Supervisor and Casler Family Farm Owner. “On behalf of dairy farmers in Herkimer County and across New York State, I would like to extend our collective appreciation to Senator Schumer for fighting to reauthorize the Dairy Margin Coverage program and protect our state’s dairy farms. I’ve heard it said before that the greatest function of Government is to do for the tax paying citizenry what they cannot ordinarily do for themselves. I commend Senator Schumer for continuing to carry the torch in pursuit of that function – and for doing so here at my farm, in support of dairy farmers like me.” “The dairy industry is a vital part of the economy here in New York State. Dairy farms provide jobs and revenue within our rural communities which helps support our schools and other businesses throughout the state. DMC has been a critical program over the last decade to sustain dairy producers through times of low milk prices and high feed costs,” said Jim Barber, USDA FSA New York State Executive Director. “I want to sincerely thank Senator Schumer for his long-standing support of the DMC program and his push to get it extended for 2024 and hopefully, again for 2025.” Schumer explained the ‘dairy cliff’ refers to the expiration of the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, a risk management tool that offers protection to dairy producers when the difference between the all-milk price and the average feed price (the margin) falls below a certain dollar amount selected by the producer. If Congress doesn’t pass a farm bill extension and the DMC is allowed to lapse, the dairy industry would be the first impacted, as dairy farmers would lose out on monthly payments through the DMC, whereas farmers participating in other support programs are paid just once per year around harvest time. If we were to “go over the dairy cliff” that would mean: An end to monthly price support payments to dairy farmers who participate in the Dairy Margin Coverage program Massive supply chain disruptions that could reduce access to fluid milk, increase the price of dairy products, and have lasting impacts on farmers, families, and food banks Billions of dollars in avoidable federal government spending Herkimer County is home to 85 dairy farms and 10,400 dairy cows, putting it in the top 10% of dairy counties nationwide. According to the New York State Agriculture and Markets 2023 New York State Dairy Statistics Annual Summary, Herkimer County dairies produce over $65,569,000 in sales annually representing over 70% of the county’s sales in agricultural products. The county’s dairy farms market 279,000 pounds of milk per farm, and over 23,721,000 total pounds of milk annually. Herkimer County ranks as the 22nd top dairy-producing county in New York, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s most recent Census of Agriculture. Similarly, Oneida County has an estimated 138 dairy farms, and ranked as the 14th dairy producing county in NY. Casler Family Farm in Little Falls is a multi-generational dairy farm with local roots dating back over 300 years, owned and operated by 10th and 11th generation Herkimer County dairy farmers Daniel and Jerimiah Casler. The 1000-acre farm is home to ~110 grass fed, milking cows that produce ~120,000 gallons of fresh, local milk annually. In 2000, the Casler Family Farm was recognized for their bicentennial anniversary by the New York State Agriculture Society. According to Daniel Casler, Casler Family Farm has long been an active user and beneficiary of the DMC, its predecessor MILC, and other USDA farm support programs from EQIP to ARC, PLC and more. In the last 3-4 years, the Casler’s dairy farm has directly benefited to the tune of ~$20,000 from the DMC alone. Casler Family Farm is a member of the Organic Valley Cooperative and has been certified organic since 2005. Daniel Casler is a member of the National Farmers Organization Board of Directors and a founding member of the Institute for Rural America. Failing to extend this provision and going over the dairy cliff would not only negatively impact payments to dairy farmers, but it would also cause massive market disruption for larger factories as well as smaller dairy operations like Casler Family Farm, major price increases for consumers, and avoidable increases in government spending. Schumer explained that the only way to avoid going over the dairy cliff is for Congress to come together in a bipartisan fashion, as they have always done, to reauthorize these programs in the next Farm Bill. The senator explained that the Farm Bill is usually enacted every five to seven years. Although the current Farm Bill, which was passed in 2018, expired on September 30, 2023, Congress passed a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill last September and has until December 31, 2024 to pass another extension before potentially detrimental impacts to farmers begin, including going over the dairy cliff. The dairy industry would begin to see severe impacts starting January 1, 2025. If no farm bill extension is passed and the DMC is allowed to lapse, the country would be forced to revert back to 1940’s agriculture policy. Farmers would lose the support and protection offered by the DMC and the law would require the federal government to stabilize prices by taking milk off the market through milk purchases. The government would be required to purchase milk at a price that is more than double the current market price, which could cost the federal government billions of dollars in otherwise avoidable spending and could result in price increases being passed onto consumers, which would have devastating impacts on consumers and nutrition programs that offer milk and dairy products to people in need. The availability of fluid milk and dairy products could also be impacted; consumers could see fewer options in stores and food manufacturers could see less dairy product availability for products like baby formula, protein powder, and other products that use dairy ingredients. The widespread supply chain and market disruption caused by the DMC’s expiration would have devastating impacts on the dairy industry, farmers, and consumers across the country. The dairy industry is one of New York's largest contributors to the agricultural economy. According to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Dairy statistics, there are nearly 3,000 dairy farms in New York that produce over 16.1 billion pounds of milk annually, making New York the nation’s fifth largest dairy state. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ocasio-cortez-markey-stansbury-urge-biden-administration-deliver-key-climate,"Ocasio-Cortez, Markey, Stansbury Urge Biden Administration to Deliver on Key Climate Priorities",2024-12-05,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,O000172,ocasio-cortez.house.gov,ocasio-cortez,https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. - In a show of continued commitment to addressing the climate crisis, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) sent a letter to President Biden urging the administration to continue delivering on its key climate priorities. In the letter, the lawmakers also urge the administration to continue its efforts to swiftly disburse key Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds for climate and clean energy programs and champion efforts to protect communities from dangerous and unnecessary fossil fuel projects. Members highlighted the importance of the release of necessary guidance for climate and clean energy tax credits and other programs that provide continuity and certainty for stakeholders and details how members will continue to fight to protect working-class Americans from climate change, pollution, and high energy costs through collaboration in the coming years. The lawmakers wrote, “At a time of great uncertainty and threats to so many integral parts of American life and liberties, we are united in our determination to protect working-class Americans from climate change, pollution, and high energy costs. If faced with obstruction, denial, or delay from those who should lead us into a safe and livable future, we will collaborate between chambers of Congress, with state and local leaders, with labor unions, with innovators in the private sector, and with international partners. “And after fighting for and winning so many historic climate solutions, we will continue to celebrate and protect the many ways in which climate action already makes our communities better places to live, work, and grow up—from building greener, safer streets to lowering energy bills,” they continued. Since its passage, the IRA has created over 330,000 new jobs and $370 billion in climate and clean energy investments. It has also delivered tangible savings for Americans, including $8.4 billion in taxpayer benefits from two key programs. Working class families have benefited from these protections over the past two years, emphasizing the importance of protecting the affected communities and advancing environmental justice. The letter was also signed by: Adams, Alma; Balint, Becca; Barragán, Nanette; Bonamici, Suzanne; Bowman, Jamaal; Bush, Cori; Coleman, Bonnie Watson; Dean, Madeleine; Foushee, Valerie; Frost, Maxwell; Garcia, Jesús G. “Chuy”; Garcia, Robert; Grijalva, Raúl M.; Green, Al; Huffman, Jared; Jackson, Jonathan; Jayapal, Pramila; Johnson, Hank; Jacobs, Sara; Kamlager-Dove, Sydney; Levin, Mike; Lee, Barbara; Lee, Erica Lee; Lee, Summer; McGovern, Jim; Meng, Grace; Merkley, Jeff; Mullin, Kevin; Nadler, Jerrold; Omar, Ilhan; Pressley, Ayanna; Ramirez, Delia; Raskin, Jamie; Ro Khanna; Schakowsky, Jan; Smith, Adam; Takano, Mark; Tlaib, Rashida; Underwood, Lauren; Vargas, Juan; Velázquez, Nydia; Watson Coleman, Bonnie; Wilson, Frederica; Wyden, Ron A copy of the letter is available here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-kennedy-announce-23-million-for-erie-county-to-supercharge-its-battery-recycling-program-via-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-and-jobs-law,"SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, KENNEDY ANNOUNCE $2.3+ MILLION FOR ERIE COUNTY TO SUPERCHARGE ITS BATTERY RECYCLING PROGRAM VIA THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE & JOBS LAW",2024-12-05,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Funding Will Support Erie County’s Efforts To Collect 1 Million Pounds Of Batteries, Keeping Them Out Of Landfills, Which Risks Community Safety & Pollutes The Environment – Instead Recycling Them Into New Rechargeable Batteries Schumer, Gillibrand, Kennedy: Our Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Is Helping Power A Cleaner Future For Erie County U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Congressman Tim Kennedy today announced $2,375,262 in federal funding for Erie County to bolster its battery recycling program to collect and repurpose old batteries, keeping them out of landfills and turning them into new, rechargeable batteries. The federal funding comes from the U.S. Department of Energy’s State and Local Battery Recycling Program, which is funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law that Schumer led to passage in the Senate. “I’m proud to deliver $2.3+ million for Erie County to supercharge its battery recycling program,” said Senator Schumer. “Thanks to this new investment from our Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, Erie County will lead the charge to collect old batteries and recycle them into new, rechargeable batteries. When batteries from everyday electronics end up in landfills it pollutes our environment and risks public safety, but this will boost Erie County to turn these old batteries into something new. America can’t keep relying on batteries made overseas, and plans like Erie County’s will strengthen our domestic battery supply chain, while helping power a cleaner future for all.” “Improperly disposed batteries typically end up in landfills, where they take years to decompose and often release harmful chemicals into the environment,” said Senator Gillibrand. “By creating a collection system for all types of batteries and educating the public about the importance of proper battery disposal, the BEAR Program will help keep rechargeable batteries out of Erie County landfills and recycling facilities, reducing risks to sanitation workers and the environment. I’m proud to have helped secure this funding, and I look forward to seeing its positive impact on Erie County.” “This investment will transform the way people in Erie County recycle their household batteries, keeping more of these products out of landfills and in our critical mineral supply chain to propel EV accessibility,” said Congressman Kennedy. “This program will also educate consumers on proper disposal to protect first responder and sanitation workers from potential hazards of battery byproducts. I’m especially pleased that this program will be carried out by a Buffalo-based minority and woman owned small business—empowering our community for generations to come.” The lawmakers explained that Erie County’s Battery Education and Recycling (BEAR) program aims to create a robust and equitable collection system for consumer batteries of all types through drop-off kiosks, collection partners, and collection events. In the next five years, Erie County aims for 1 million pounds of batteries to be collected for recycling, and it is estimated that 30% of that total will be rechargeable batteries. The BEAR Program will support the establishment of a robust domestic supply chain for critical minerals essential to electric vehicle batteries by investing in the recycling of batteries and battery-containing devices. The pilot plans to launch the battery collection and recycling program first in Erie County and then throughout New York State via the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The program will also educate members of the community about items in their home and property that contain rechargeable batteries, safe handling of rechargeable batteries, and the fire and safety hazards that can be associated with the batteries. The lawmakers said the program seeks to keep rechargeable batteries out of landfills and recycling facilities, reducing risks to first responders and sanitation workers and releases of hazardous materials into the environment. “Battery recycling is a critical component of a cleaner environment and gives residents an easy way to avoid contaminating groundwater by disposing of used batteries safely. Too often, household batteries wind up in the trash because people are unaware that a recycling option exists, so the BEAR program addresses this need head on,” said Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz. “I thank Senator Schumer for his support of this pilot initiative and look forward to great results and a cleaner environment for the future.” “Erie County has a long history of collaborating with partners to deliver solid and hazardous waste collection programs for County residents. Collecting and recycling batteries has always been a challenge. With his funding from DOE and Senator Schumer, Erie County will work with the NYS Center for Sustainable Materials Management and the Monarch of Infinite Possibilities, a local woman-owned business that has a proven track record of community outreach and engagement, to expand our efforts to provide this critical new service to all Erie County residents and several SUNY campuses,” said Daniel Castle, Commissioner of the Erie County Department of Environment & Planning. ""For too long, many communities that have been disproportionately impacted, have been left out of environmentally-related conversations like these. The Monarch of Infinite Possibilities welcomes a chance to bring faith-based stakeholders to the table to learn about the global impact recycling lithium batteries will make as we collectively take actionable steps to save our planet and make the environment safe for generations to come as stewards of the earth,"" said Faustenia Morrow, Principal of Monarch of Infinite Possibilities. The federal funding announced today comes from the U.S. Department of Energy’s State and Local Battery Recycling Program which is funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law. The Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law which Schumer led to passage in the Senate provides $6 billion for federal incentives to build a domestic battery production industry and a battery mineral supply chain industry, bolstering domestic battery production and shoring up the American supply chain for batteries and energy storage technology that is often reliant on foreign sources. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://clarke.house.gov/rep-yvette-d-clarke-elected-chairwoman-of-the-congressional-black-caucus/,REP. YVETTE D. CLARKE ELECTED CHAIRWOMAN OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS,2024-12-04,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Yvette D. Clarke,C001067,clarke.house.gov,clarke,https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 4, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) announced that she was elected to serve as the 29th Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). Clarke will be sworn in as Chair when the new session of Congress begins in January. She has been elected to a two-year term, allowing her to serve throughout the 119th Congress. Clarke recently served as First Vice Chair during the 118th Congress, focusing on laws targeting disparities harming underserved communities by working alongside Caucus members on democracy and civic participation, education, environmental justice, the future of work, healthcare, housing, and public safety. The Congresswoman issued the following statement after her election: “I want to thank my peers for electing me to serve as Chair. In my capacity as Chair, I will ensure that our Caucus’ goals are accomplished by focusing on voting rights, education, criminal justice reform, women’s rights, healthcare equity, and economic equality. We must be attentive in completing our purpose of addressing and enacting policy to uplift our community and keep our promises. Since its formation in 1971, the CBC has constantly pursued its mission of supporting and enforcing laws that protect and enrich the Black community. The CBC will have a record 62 members in both the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives during the 119th Congress. And for the first time in history, two Black women will serve together in the Senate — elevating our position in Congress to combat blatant racism and policies intentionally overlooking more diverse and minority communities — proving our diversity is our strength, and our unity is our power,” said Chairwoman Clarke. “In our pursuit to push legislation and funding — seeking bipartisanship in issue areas that would benefit African Americans — we must become more aggressive in our attempt to support Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as Minority Leader of the House. We must stand behind his vision and trust his leadership to negotiate the best outcomes for our communities. “Make no mistake: in this volatile political landscape, the CBC must stand as the resistance to the extremist ideologies of Project 2025 as the conscience of Congress to advocate and advance the Black diaspora. The authors of Project 2025 will write America’s story for the next four years, and we must be prepared to use every legislative and communicative tool to oppose their agenda. I am committed to working with my colleagues to call out this extremist agenda and fight like hell for a pathway forward.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-calls-any-end-year-disaster-relief-funding-package,Congressman Dan Goldman Calls for Any End-of-Year Disaster Relief Funding Package to Include Housing Assistance for Disaster Survivors,2024-12-04,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"The ‘Housing Victims of Major Disasters Act’ Eliminates Barriers that Survivors of Natural Disasters Face When Seeking Housing Assistance More Than 2.5 Million Americans Displaced by Weather-Related Disasters in 2023 Read the Letter Here Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and 13 of his House colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to Congressional leadership calling for any end-of-year emergency disaster funding package to include H.R. 5324, ‘The Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act.’ This legislation would provide a lifeline to disaster survivors nationwide by ensuring that housing assistance is equitable and accessible, particularly for the hardest-hit communities. “In 2023 alone, an estimated 2.5 million Americans were displaced by weather-related disasters. More than one-third of these individuals experienced food shortages in the first month of displacement, over half encountered fraud attempts, and more than a third were displaced for longer than a month. The U.S. faced 28 billion-dollar-plus disasters last year, yet our disaster response system is piecemeal, leaving far too many vulnerable families without reliable help,” the Members wrote. Communities along the Gulf Coast are experiencing intensified storms that displace thousands, destabilize housing, and drive vulnerable families into homelessness. Additionally, temporary housing support from FEMA has been insufficient, often expiring after six months. “This bill addresses a truly bipartisan issue that affects Americans in red and blue states alike, especially across the Gulf Coast, which continues to suffer from an unprecedented wave of destructive natural disasters,” the Members wrote. In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Maria, FEMA initially denied nearly 60% of Puerto Rican applications under the Individuals and Households Program (IHP) due to a lack of formal title documentation despite longstanding residency. In response, FEMA revised its policy in 2021 to accept alternative forms of documentation such as real estate tax receipts, driver’s licenses, and utility bills. The members wrote that H.R. 5324 would make this policy permanent, ensuring that all survivors can access critical assistance without bureaucratic barriers. “With climate-related disasters growing more severe and frequent, Congress must act to ensure that all disaster survivors receive comprehensive and consistent support, no matter their zip code. Including H.R. 5324 in the year-end disaster funding package is a necessary and urgent step toward this goal,” the Members concluded. Read the full letter here or below: Dear Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McConnell, Speaker Johnson, and Minority Leader Jeffries: We ask you to include H.R. 5324, the Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act, in any end-of-year emergency disaster funding package. This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Representatives Adriano Espaillat and Jenniffer González-Colón, will provide a lifeline to disaster survivors nationwide by ensuring that housing assistance is equitable and accessible, particularly for the hardest-hit, underserved communities. This bill addresses a truly bipartisan issue that affects Americans in red and blue states alike, especially across the Gulf Coast, which continues to suffer from an unprecedented wave of destructive natural disasters. Communities along the Gulf Coast are experiencing intensified storms that displace thousands, destabilize housing, and drive vulnerable families into homelessness. After Hurricane Michael struck Bay County, Florida, in 2019, local leaders estimated that 20,000 residents were left homeless—over 10% of the population in this community of 185,000. Nearly three-fourths of the damaged properties in Bay County were rental homes, leaving residents scrambling for housing only to face skyrocketing rents due to supply shortages. Temporary housing support from FEMA has been insufficient, often expiring after six months, with few extension approvals. Thousands are left living in damaged homes, tents, and other uninhabitable structures, unable to access stable shelter. This crisis affects communities across the country. In 2023 alone, an estimated 2.5 million Americans were displaced by weather-related disasters. More than one-third of these individuals experienced food shortages in the first month of displacement, over half encountered fraud attempts, and more than a third were displaced for longer than a month. The U.S. faced 28 billion-dollar-plus disasters last year, yet our disaster response system is piecemeal, leaving far too many vulnerable families without reliable help. H.R. 5324 directly addresses these gaps. In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Maria, FEMA initially denied nearly 60% of Puerto Rican applications under the Individuals and Households Program (IHP) due to a lack of formal title documentation despite longstanding residency. In response, FEMA revised its policy in 2021 to accept alternative forms of documentation such as real estate tax receipts, driver’s licenses, and utility bills. H.R. 5324 would make this policy permanent, ensuring that all survivors can access critical assistance without bureaucratic barriers. With climate-related disasters growing more severe and frequent, Congress must act to ensure that all disaster survivors receive comprehensive and consistent support, no matter their zip code. Including H.R. 5324 in the year-end disaster funding package is a necessary and urgent step toward this goal. Thank you for considering the immediate needs of disaster survivors nationwide. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-elected-chair-congressional-asian-pacific-american-caucus-capac,MENG ELECTED AS CHAIR OF CONGRESSIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN CAUCUS (CAPAC),2024-12-04,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Grace Meng,M001188,meng.house.gov,meng,https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) unanimously elected U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) to serve as Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) for the 119th Congress. “It is an honor to be elected to serve as Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) in the 119th session of Congress,” said Congresswoman Meng. “CAPAC was created to ensure that the voice of our nation’s growing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community is not only heard, but strongly represented at the federal level. Throughout my time in Congress, I have championed the AANHPI community through various roles. I am grateful to my colleagues for electing me three consecutive times to serve as First Vice Chair. I have proudly helped shape the priorities and messaging of our caucus through the first Trump Administration, a global pandemic, and rise in anti-Asian hate and violence. I was also proud to partner with the historic Biden-Harris Administration to improve the lives of Asian Americans over the last four years, from combatting hate to lowering healthcare costs and supporting small businesses. I look forward to strengthening and growing the caucus, serving our diverse members, and fighting for policies that empower AANHPI communities across the country. I would like to thank Congresswoman Judy Chu for her leadership over the last fourteen years. Her legacy and vision will inspire our work in the 119th Congress and beyond.” CAPAC is made up of Members of Congress of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander descent and members who have a strong dedication to promoting the well-being of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. As Chair, Rep. Meng will continue to advocate for the needs and concerns of the community, guide policy strategy and messaging, and serve as the leading voice in the House Democratic Caucus on issues impacting the AANHPI community. The 119th Congress will begin in early January when Meng and all other members of the House of Representatives are officially sworn in.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4292,Tonko Secures $100 Million Investment for Mohawk River in Must-Pass Legislation,2024-12-04,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Paul Tonko,T000469,tonko.house.gov,tonko,https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today cheered the allocation of $100,000,000 to support water and wastewater infrastructure for the Mohawk River and tributaries under the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The federal investment for the vicinity of the Mohawk River and tributaries includes funding for stormwater management, surface water resource protection, environmental restoration, and related infrastructure. The Senate and House came to a final agreement today on the sweeping water infrastructure legislation that delivers funding to address drought and flood risks, protect ecosystems, and improve ports. The WRDA package is expected to advance through Congress later this month. “New York’s Capital Region sits at the junction of the mighty Hudson and Mohawk Rivers and the historic Erie Canalway,” Congressman Tonko said. “These waterways powered our mills and carried goods from the coast to the rest of the nation, and their impact continues to ripple across our country to this day. For years, I’ve pushed hard to secure critical funding for our waterways under WRDA. With the inclusion of our environmental infrastructure provision, we are delivering critically needed measures to improve the Mohawk River’s health and infrastructure, address growing climate and ecological challenges, and more. I look forward to advancing this package in the coming weeks to ensure our historic waterways can be protected and enjoyed for generations to come.” “Riverkeeper is thrilled to see the Mohawk River and Valley receive critical resources in WRDA 2024 thanks to Representatives Tonko, Williams, and Stefanik who partnered on securing a $100 million authorization for critical water infrastructure, ecosystem restoration, and flood resilience projects,” said Riverkeeper Associate Director of Government Affairs Jeremy Cherson. “Their partnership demonstrates that Congress can still deliver for New Yorkers and that clean water, conservation, and job creation are a bipartisan recipe for success. We look forward to working with Congressman Tonko in the upcoming session of Congress on additional clean water wins.” Tonko co-led this bipartisan WRDA provision alongside Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) and with support from Elise Stefanik (NY-21). The members cheered the advance of their provision out of the House in July this year. The New York counties impacted by this funding are Albany, Delaware, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego, Saratoga, Schoharie, and Schenectady.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/amid-high-food-prices-gillibrand-calls-for-nearly-2-billion-to-fund-nutrition-programs-for-older-americans/,"Amid High Food Prices, Gillibrand Calls For Nearly $2 Billion To Fund Nutrition Programs For Older Americans",2024-12-04,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to call for $1.842 billion in funding for the Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III-C Nutrition Program, which provides affordable meals to older adults. The funding will help deliver 251 million nutritious meals to 2.2 million older adults facing hunger nationwide, helping meet increasing demand for nutrition programs amid high grocery prices. Senator Gillibrand sent a bicameral letter calling on congressional leadership and appropriators to deliver this funding as part of the FY25 government funding package. “Low-cost meal deliveries are a lifeline for older Americans, especially as food prices remain high,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Nutrition programs help seniors on fixed incomes access nutritious food they might not otherwise be able to afford; ensure that disabled seniors don’t go hungry because they cannot get to the grocery store; and provide homebound seniors with much-needed social interaction. That’s why I’m calling for $1.842 billion to fund these programs, which allow our seniors to stay healthy and age with dignity in their own homes.” Senior nutrition programs help organizations like Meals on Wheels deliver nutritious food directly to seniors in need. They are associated with a variety of positive outcomes, including the reduction of hunger, food insecurity, malnutrition, social isolation, and health care costs. The full text of Senator Gillibrand’s letter to House and Senate appropriators is available here or below: Dear Chair Murray, Vice Chair Collins, and Chairman Cole, and Ranking Member DeLauro: Thank you for the Committee’s bipartisan leadership in providing resources to the Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III-C Nutrition Program. As you consider the FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, we urge you to continue to provide sufficient funding for the OAA Title III-C Nutrition Program. This funding enables the delivery of 251 million nutritious meals annually to 2.2 million older adults facing hunger and isolation. To meet these needs address rising demand and higher costs for food and program operations that have resulted in significant waitlists at numerous programs across the country, we request at least $1.842 billion for the OAA Title III-C Nutrition Services program to continue administering essential nutrition programs that support the health and wellness of our nation’s most vulnerable older adults. This program has historically been backed by bipartisan support. Since 1972, the OAA Nutrition Program has been successfully meeting its purposes to: reduce hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition of older adults; promote socialization of older individuals; and promote the health and well-being of older people. By providing nutritious meals and social connection delivered in congregate settings, such as senior centers, or directly to one’s home, Title III-C Nutrition Programs allow older adults to age in the dignity and security of their own homes. These nutrition services also reduce costly healthcare expenditures stemming from preventable hospitalizations and premature nursing home placements. Put simply, this effective community-based and federally supported program improves senior health, safety, social connection and more while simultaneously saves healthcare funds. The number of Americans 65 years and older is increasing. Currently 1 in 4 Americans is older than 60, with 12,000 more turning 60 every day. By 2030 the number of older adults is expected to reach 91 million, with 112 million expected by 2060. Demand for OAA services is expected to increase in the coming years as the older adult population continues to increase. Food insecurity has long been a problem for older adults. In 2022, at least 7 million older Americans faced food insecurity. The National Council on Aging reports that hunger is more likely for older Americans who are Black, Hispanic, or Native American, who have lower incomes, or who have a disability. Mental health is also affected by food insecurity as 24% of food insecure older adults report fair or poor mental health compared to 5% of food secure older adults. Economic insecurity is prevalent among older adults with more than 17 million facing incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level. Older adults, particularly those who are vulnerable and underserved, are disproportionately sensitive to rising food prices with many financially dependent on fixed incomes. Data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that the all-food Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by a total of 20.4%, higher than the all-items CPI which only grew at 16.5%. These prices were 2.3% in 2024 than in 2023. Increasing food costs affect nutrition delivery services which would need an estimated $32 million in federal funding just to offset FY25 inflation. About one in four older adults 65+ already scrimp on food, utilities, clothing, or medication to pay for medical care. Economic and food insecurity in light of rising food costs are specifically problematic to older adults due to decreased mobility, limited shopping and cooking ability, and health challenges. Services provided under the OAA Title III-C Nutrition Program are shown to improve physical and mental health outcomes among older adults. For example, a Meals on Wheels America report shows that malnourishment and feelings of social isolation improve among participants receiving daily-delivered meals. Older adults receiving regular meals report feeling safer at home. This study also reports that hospitalizations decreased significantly when comparing 3 months before and after enrollment. Feelings of social isolation were significantly improved among those living alone who receive daily-delivered meals. Meals on Wheels America notes that “A knock at the door might not seem like a big deal to many of us. But, to a homebound senior, it could signal the arrival of the only person they might see all day or all week long. It brings hope. It brings health. It brings the nutrition and care that will completely make their day. A knock from Meals on Wheels can even save lives.” Investing in the OAA – a program that represents just one-hundredth of 1% of the entire federal budget – saves taxpayer dollars by reducing premature and costly Medicare and Medicaid expenditures resulting from unnecessary nursing home placement or hospitalizations due to poor nutrition and chronic health conditions. We respectfully request the FY25 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill include at least $1.842 billion for these vital nutrition programs. These vital OAA services fulfill our nation’s commitment to supporting the right of all people to live independently and age with dignity, regardless of income or location. Thank you. Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-confirmation-of-elizabeth-c-coombe-to-serve-on-u-s-district-court-for-the-northern-district-of-new-york/,Gillibrand Statement On Confirmation Of Elizabeth C. Coombe To Serve On U.S. District Court For The Northern District Of New York,2024-12-04,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Gillibrand applauded the confirmation of Elizabeth C. Coombe to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. Senator Gillibrand recommended Ms. Coombe to President Biden earlier this year and she was nominated in August 2024. “I am honored and grateful that the Senate has confirmed Elizabeth C. Coombe to serve on the United States District for the Northern District of New York,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Ms. Coombe is an exceptional trial lawyer with decades of experience in the U.S. Attorney’s office, and she has extensive experience handling complex criminal, civil, national security and administrative matters. Ms. Coombe will bring a brilliant legal mind to the bench, and I look forward to her tenure. I congratulate her on this well-deserved honor.” Elizabeth C. Coombe has served as the First Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York since 2018. She joined the Office in 2003 and previously served as Chief of its Criminal Division from 2014 to 2018. Earlier in her career, Ms. Coombe served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia from 1998 to 2003; a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division, Commercial Litigation Branch from 1996 to 1997; and a staff attorney in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Enforcement Division from 1994 to 1996. She served as a law clerk for Judge Diana E. Murphy on the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota from 1992 to 1994. Ms. Coombe received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School in 1992 and her B.A., summa cum laude, from Hamilton College in 1989. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-confirmation-of-judge-anthony-brindisi-to-serve-on-u-s-district-court-for-the-northern-district-of-new-york/,Gillibrand Statement On Confirmation Of Judge Anthony Brindisi To Serve On U.S. District Court For The Northern District Of New York,2024-12-04,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Gillibrand applauded the confirmation of Judge Anthony Brindisi to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. Senator Gillibrand recommended Judge Brindisi to President Biden earlier this year and he was nominated in July 2024. “I am honored and grateful that the Senate has confirmed Judge Brindisi to serve on the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Judge Brindisi is an accomplished and exceptionally qualified attorney with a long and distinguished record of public service. Our legal system will be well served by his sharp legal mind and commitment to fair and equal justice. I congratulate him on this well-deserved honor and look forward to his tenure on the bench.” Judge Anthony J. Brindisi has been a judge on the New York State Court of Claims in Utica, New York since 2022. In addition, Judge Brindisi has been serving as an Acting Supreme Court Justice in Oneida County, New York since the beginning of 2024. Prior to joining the bench, Judge Brindisi was an attorney at Brindisi, Murad & Brindisi Pearlman, LLP in Utica, New York from 2021 to 2022. From 2019 to 2021, Judge Brindisi served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing New York’s 22nd congressional district. Before that, he represented the Utica and Rome region in the New York State Assembly from 2011 to 2018. Before and during his tenure in the New York State Assembly, Judge Brindisi also practiced law at Brindisi, Murad & Brindisi Pearlman, LLP. Judge Brindisi received his J.D. from Albany Law School in 2004 and his B.A. from Siena College in 2000. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-kennedy-deliver-7-million-for-erie-county-to-remove-lead-paint-from-aging-homes-protecting-western-ny-children-and-families-from-risk-of-lead-poisoning,"SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, KENNEDY DELIVER $7 MILLION FOR ERIE COUNTY TO REMOVE LEAD PAINT FROM AGING HOMES, PROTECTING WESTERN NY CHILDREN & FAMILIES FROM RISK OF LEAD POISONING",2024-12-04,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Fed $$ Will Help Rid Hundreds Of Homes In The City Of Buffalo & Erie County Of Lead Paint Hazards & Increase Education Initiatives To Protect Families U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Congressman Tim Kennedy announced $7,000,000 in federal funding for Erie County from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program. The lawmakers explained that the funding will be used to address lead-based paint hazards in hundreds of local homes, improving the health of children and families in Buffalo & Erie County. “No amount of toxic lead exposure is safe for the children of Buffalo and Erie County. Today, I am proud to announce we have secured $7 million in federal funding for Erie County to remove lead paint from homes to protect hundreds of our children and the whole community’s public health,” said Senator Schumer. “Lead poisoning is an irreversible, preventable tragedy that robs many families and children of their future. This major federal funding is the shot in the arm that Buffalo and Erie County need to boost lead paint removal and prevention and protect the health and safety of families across Western NY.” “Everyone deserves a home free of potential health risks, yet thousands of New York families are exposed to dangerous lead paint daily. This exposure is especially harmful to children, who are at disproportionate risk for adverse effects,” said Senator Gillibrand. “By providing federal dollars to help fix old homes and preserve affordable housing, this investment will improve the health of New York’s communities by addressing lead-based paint hazards. I’m proud to announce this grant, and I will continue working to keep New Yorkers safe from environmental hazards and housing-related health risks.” “Historic housing and walkable neighborhoods are part of what makes Buffalo such a great place to live, but we need to make sure that our housing is safe for the families that call our city home,” said Congressman Kennedy. “Lead paint jeopardizes the development of our children and the wellbeing of people across our community. This federal funding will help remove lead paint that is often hidden in plain sight in homes and lived spaces, particularly benefiting communities in Western New York with elevated lead exposure. With investments like this one, we're making our region healthier and setting the next generation on a path to success."" The lawmakers explained that the funding will protect between hundreds of families & children through hazard control and capacity-building activities in addition to helping Erie County complete risk-assessments at 360+ housing units, and complete and clear 300+ housing units of lead hazards. Erie County will also boost community-wide education initiatives to teach residents living in at-risk zip codes, homeowners, and contractors about lead safety. “Lead is a silent scourge in our community, lurking in older homes where it can do damage to unsuspecting children. Every effort to protect children from lead poisoning and create a lead-free community should be made and I thank Majority Leader Schumer, Senator Gillibrand and Congressman Kennedy for securing this funding for Erie County,” said Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz. “Working together we can continue to improve the health of children and families by making their home environments lead-free.” “Children deserve safe spaces where they can live, play, learn and grow – spaces that are free of toxic elements like lead,” said Erie County Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein. “The devastating and lifelong health impacts of lead poisoning are preventable, and these federal funds will support activities that we know work to protect children’s health: addressing lead-based paint hazards and improving the quality and safety of our local housing stock.” According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), lead is much more harmful to children than adults because it can affect children’s developing nerves and brains. Lead-based paint, still encasing the walls of many homes, often erodes and settles on children’s toys on the floor, eventually falling into the hands and mouths of children. For children under the age of 6, lead exposure can result in developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral issues, which may lead to lifelong health and financial consequences. Schumer has long advocated for protecting New York’s children and families in the past by securing millions of dollars in federal funding to eradicate these toxic elements from homes in order to reduce lead poisoning cases. Lead poisoning can cause developmental difficulties, physical pain, and neurological damage. The purpose of the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program is to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately-owned housing for rental or owner-occupants. These grants are used to assist municipalities in carrying out lead hazard control activities. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases/suozzi-honors-memory-omer-neutra-his-constituent-moving-speech-house-floor,"Suozzi Honors the Memory of Omer Neutra, his Constituent, with Moving Speech on House Floor",2024-12-03,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Thomas R. Suozzi,S001201,suozzi.house.gov,suozzi,https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC - This evening, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens) delivered a moving one-minute speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives honoring the memory of Omer Neutra, his constituent, whose death was announced by the Israeli military on Monday. Neutra, from Plainview, was initially thought to have been taken alive by Hamas during the terror attack on October 7, 2023 but was, in fact, killed that day. Suozzi’s floor speech can be viewed here. The transcript of Suozzi’s floor speech is below: · Eight years ago, I met a 14-year-old Solomon Schechter School freshman at the local Salute to Israel event at the Sid Jacobson JCC on Long Island. His name was Omer Neutra. When I met Omer’s parents, Ronen and Orna Neutra, in December 2023, they described Omer as a “likable” “big, goofy kid,” who excelled in sports, and who other kids liked to be around. After graduating from Solomon Schechter School, Omer, whose grandparents were Holocaust survivors, decided that before going to Binghamton University, he would join the Israel Defense Forces. Instead of just staying for a year, he worked his way up to become a tank commander. · On October 7th, 2023, Omer was a victim of the surprise attack by the Hamas terrorists. · For 420 days, Omer’s parents, and his brother Daniel, have done everything they can, with the love and support of hundreds of thousands of others, to free their son from captivity. Every day, they soldiered on through alternating deep sorrow and brief bursts of hopefulness. They went from crushing anxiety to steely determination… · Yesterday morning, we learned that this young man, this bright light, this courageous idealist, … made the ultimate sacrifice. Omer has not been alive for the past 422 days. He was murdered on October 7th. · Now all of his family’s alternating emotions have been replaced with deep grief. We who know them, grieve with them. We thank God for the gift of his life. We pray for the Neutras. And tonight, we rededicate ourselves to Omer’s just cause. We resolve to move forward, guided by his example, his courage, and his memory. · May his memory be a blessing, Am Yisrael Chai! _____ Omer Neutra, a New York native from Plainview, Long Island, was presumed to be one of 251 hostages taken during the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. On Monday, December 2, 2024, the Israeli military announced that Omer Neutra had, in fact, been killed on October 7, 2023. Another 1,200 men, women, and children were killed in the attacks that day. Neutra moved to Israel when he was 18 to join the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during a gap year, his parents, Orna and Ronen, said in a video shared by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). A member of the IDF's tank brigade, he was protecting a village on Israel's southern border on the day of the attacks. Suozzi first met the Neutra family, including Omer and his younger brother, Daniel, on May 16, 2016 at Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center’s Salute to Israel. Omer Neutra graduated from the Schechter School of Long Island in Williston Park in 2019. An avid athlete, he captained the basketball, volleyball, and soccer teams and led his youth group, USY. In December 2023, in Tel Aviv, Suozzi met with Omer's parents, constituents Ronen and Orna Neutra from Plainview. Ronen and Orna Neutra were Suozzi's guests at President Joe Biden's 2024 State of the Union Address.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-joined-house-democratic-leader-hakeem-jeffries-on-bipartisan-congressional-delegation-to-barbados/,CLARKE JOINED HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADER HAKEEM JEFFRIES ON BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO BARBADOS,2024-12-02,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Yvette D. Clarke,C001067,clarke.house.gov,clarke,https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 2, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement: “I was honored to join the bipartisan Congressional delegation to Barbados over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. As a daughter to Jamaican immigrants and representative of a large Caribbean-American population within my district, I am committed to fostering and enhancing the vital economic partnership between the United States and the Caribbean. “During our visit, we met with government officials and regional representatives to discuss ways to advance our respective security, economic, and climate goals. I was immensely grateful for the opportunity to commemorate the 58th anniversary of Barbados’ independence, and to celebrate the 100th birthday of my predecessor and proud Barbadian-American, the Honorable Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. “In order to achieve equitable economic growth and development across the region, we must build upon the work of the Biden-Harris Administration and continue to implement policy that strengthens our relationships with America’s allies in the Caribbean.” The Members of the delegation were: Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08), Democratic Leader, U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY-9), Member, Committee on Energy and Commerce; Member, Committee on Homeland Security Rep. Stacey E. Plaskett (D-Virgin Islands), Member, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Rep. Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-American Samoa), Vice-Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs; Member, Natural Resources Committee; Member, Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA-43), Ranking Member, Committee on Financial Services Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY-5), Ranking Member, Foreign Affairs Committee; Member, Committee on Financial Services Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), Ranking Member, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Committee on Appropriations; Member, Committee on the Budget; Co-Chair, Democratic Steering and Policy Committee Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV-4), Chair, Congressional Black Caucus; Member, Committee on Ways and Means; Member, Armed Services Committee Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH-3), Ranking Member, Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions, Committee on Financial Services Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), Member, Committee on Energy and Commerce ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases/suozzi-statement-announcement-death-omer-neutra,Suozzi Statement on the Announcement of the Death of Omer Neutra,2024-12-02,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,NY,Thomas R. Suozzi,S001201,suozzi.house.gov,suozzi,https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Glen Cove, NY - Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens) issued the following statement in response to the Israeli military's announcement that Omer Neutra, from Plainview, who was initially thought to have been taken alive by Hamas during the terror attack on October 7, 2023, was, in fact, killed that day. “Sadly, it was confirmed this morning that Omer Neutra of Plainview was killed on October 7th, 2023. My heartfelt condolences to my friends Ronen and Orna and Omer’s brother Daniel. This family has soldiered on through alternating deep sorrow and hopefulness, crushing anxiety and steely determination… now they must face the deep grief of the loss of their son and brother. I have prayed for Omer and his family, and I ask all of you to join me in holding the Neutra family close as they seek to find peace and meaning in this tragedy.” The New York native from Plainview, Long Island, Omer Neutra was presumed to be one of 251 hostages taken during the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. On Monday, December 2, 2024, the Israeli military announced that Omer Neutra had, in fact, been killed on October 7, 2023. Another 1,200 men, women, and children were killed in the attacks that day. Neutra moved to Israel when he was 18 to join the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during a gap year, his parents, Orna and Ronen, said in a video shared by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). A member of the IDF’s tank brigade, he was protecting a village on Israel’s southern border on the day of the attacks. Neutra graduated from the Schechter School of Long Island in Williston Park. An avid athlete, he captained the basketball, volleyball, and soccer teams and led his youth group, USY. In December 2023, in Tel Aviv, Suozzi met with Omer's parents, constituents Ronen and Orna Neutra from Plainview. Ronen and Orna Neutra were Suozzi's guests at President Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-the-death-of-omer-neutra/,Gillibrand Statement On The Death Of Omer Neutra,2024-12-02,2024,2024-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the confirmation of Omer Neutra’s death on October 7th: “Today, New York mourns the loss of one of our own. The grandson of Holocaust survivors, Omer Neutra was a Long Island native who loved the New York Knicks. He loved Israel and felt a duty to serve, deferring his acceptance to Binghamton University to spend a gap year in Israel before he joined the IDF. On October 7th, he fiercely defended the communities near the Gaza border when Hamas terrorists attacked. For over a year, his parents lived in hope that their son was still alive. But today, their worst fears were confirmed. My heart breaks for them and their entire family as they face this unbearable loss. But I am also filled with pride in the life that Omer lived. His heroism and sacrifice will never be forgotten, and I will not rest until his body is returned home. May his memory be a blessing.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-standing-at-penn-yan-farm-after-toxic-algae-blooms-ravaged-finger-lakes-end-of-summer-season-launches-two-pronged-push-to-increase-fed_to-help-farmers-and-community-keep-upstate-nys-lakes--waters-clean,"SCHUMER, STANDING AT PENN YAN FARM AFTER TOXIC ALGAE BLOOMS RAVAGED FINGER LAKES END OF SUMMER SEASON, LAUNCHES TWO-PRONGED PUSH TO INCREASE FED $$ TO HELP FARMERS & COMMUNITY KEEP UPSTATE NY’S LAKES...",2024-11-11,2024,2024-11,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Finger Lakes Saw Record Harmful Algal Blooms At The End Of Summer & Into Fall, More Than Anywhere Else In NYS Potentially Threatening Drinking Water, Environment, And Region’s Robust Tourism Economy Schumer Says Fed Resources Are Key To Making Sure We Can Mitigate HABs And Will Launch His Push To Surge Funding To Fed Program That Helps Local Farmers Get Paid To Help Prevent These Outbreaks & Great Lakes Initiative That Is Vital To Keeping Our Upstate Waters Clean Schumer: We Can’t Have The Finger Lakes Swimming With Toxic Algae, It’s Time For Feds To Invest Now To Prevent Another Outbreak! Standing at the Henderson Family Farm in Penn Yan, after the Finger Lakes region was ravaged by one of the worst toxic algae blooms seasons at the end of summer and into the fall, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer launched his two-pronged plan to boost federal funding for farmers and communities to combat harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the Finger Lakes region. First, Schumer wants to boost funding for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which provides direct financial assistance to farmers looking to protect waterways and prevent runoff that leads to HABs, which has helped support local farms like those in Penn Yan. Second, Schumer highlighted the importance of reauthorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and increasing support in it for programs to combat HABs to protect Upstate NY’s waterways. “At the end of this summer tourism season the Finger Lakes saw some of the worst toxic algae blooms in recent memory. We can’t have our waterways swimming with harmful algae, hurting our local economies, closing our beaches, stopping fishing and putting community health at risk,” said Senator Schumer. “The feds need to step up to provide additional support to make sure our beautiful Upstate lakes stay safe and algae free. That’s why I’m launching my two-pronged push to keep our waters clean. Boosting programs like EQIP is a win-win supporting our local farmers who know how to care for the land and reauthorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which provides the grants communities need for local preservation projects. We need to make sure next season is better than the last when it comes to HABs, and that all can enjoy the full natural beauty and economic energy of the Finger Lakes.” Matt Henderson of Henderson Family Farm in Penn Yan said, “As the fourth generation of my family to farm land in Yates County, we know first-hand the value in being good stewards to conserve and protect the land and our natural resources like the Finger Lakes. We appreciate Senator Schumer’s support for programs like EQIP that have enabled farms like ours to work with USDA NRCS experts to implement new ways to reduce erosion and farm runoff into our watersheds and Finger Lakes.” HABs, which Schumer explained look like little blue-green streaks in the water, can be harmless but can also pose a threat to humans and animals if ingested, causing respiratory illness, skin rashes, eye irritation, and even liver damage. This year, the Finger Lakes region has seen an unprecedented surge in HABs, impacting major lakes throughout the area. Seneca Lake reported a record-breaking 50 confirmed blooms from August 24-29 alone, while Canandaigua Lake recorded 42 blooms in a single week from September 6-13, causing the closure of swimming beaches at Kershaw Park and Lakeshore Park. Cayuga Lake experienced 16 confirmed blooms, stretching from Ithaca to Seneca Falls, and Keuka Lake reported 21 blooms, 11 of which were identified as HABs. This surge highlights the growing urgency to address nutrient runoff and environmental changes contributing to HABs, emphasizing the need for targeted action to protect public health and support the region's ecosystems and economy. Schumer said the federal EQIP has been very successful and is a win-win program and he wants to surge funding to expand it. Over 250 farms in the Finger Lakes have received a total of over $10.4 million in EQIP grants over the past 3 years to pay for ground cover, drainage, erosion mitigation, and other projects that help prevent the erosion and nutrient runoff that can fuel HABs in the Upstate NY waterways. The Henderson Farm was recently able to tap EQIP for a number of new improvements to address nutrient runoff. Specifically, farm owner Matt Henderson used EQIP to work with USDA NRCS officials to plant cover crops on nearly 200 acres in the fall after their buckwheat harvest to absorb excess nutrients in the soil and prevent erosion into the area’s watershed via the small wetlands and seasonal streams on the farm. In addition, the farm transitioned from full tillage to reduced or no tillage farming practices across 300 acres. Tillage erosion is a major cause of soil and nutrient movement across lands because the tilling breaks up the soil structure, which increases surface runoff and erosion. EQIP provides agricultural grants and technical assistance to farmers to help them adopt conservation practices that reduce their farm’s environmental impact, including addressing the increased number of HABs that are impacting our Finger Lakes, while reducing costs on farms. Some benefits of implementing agricultural conservation practices include efficient nutrient use and improved soil health, which reduces both costs for farmers and runoff into local waterways that contribute to HABs growth while also improving the farm’s resiliency to drought. EQIP is administered by the USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). Schumer said it is important to fully fund NRCS to ensure there is adequate staffing and resources to help local farmers, like Matt Henderson with Henderson Farms in the Town of Milo, get the assistance they need to implement cost saving, climate-smart agricultural practices. That is why Schumer is pushing to increase NRCS funding to $985 million in the end of year government spending bill. Since the program’s inception in 1996, New York farmers have received over $137 million in funding from EQIP, including $23 million in 2023 alone, the largest amount of funding the state has received in a single year. Schumer also discussed his second push to increase the funding authority for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) to $500 million and reauthorize the program through 2031 to ensure Great Lakes ecosystems, including in the Finger Lakes, can continue to thrive. The GLRI supports grants and cost-sharing programs that, similar to EQIP, allow farmers to reduce their fertilizer use and minimize nutrient loss to the environment that contributes to HABs growth. Schumer has been a relentless champion for the Great Lakes, including securing a historic $1 billion – the largest ever single investment – in the GLRI as a part of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law. Supporting projects that reduce nutrients lost from agriculture is a priority for the GLRI. By helping farmers make fertilizers more efficient so less nutrients are lost to the environment, the GLRI can help prevent the growth of these HABs in local lakes. Schumer explained that the GLRI, which expires in FY2027, has had a significant impact on Upstate NY since its inception in 2010, including the creation of the Genesee River Demonstration Farms Network that is working with Finger Lakes region farms to innovate new conservation practices that not only benefit the farms, but improve water quality, reduce runoff, and improve natural resources. Schumer has long been a champion for the Great Lakes, fighting off budget cuts to the GLRI in 2019 and working to secure a multimillion-dollar increase in authorization levels for the program in 2018. Schumer, along with his fellow Great Lakes Senators, is pushing to increase the funding authority for the GLRI to $500 million and reauthorize the program through 2031 to ensure Great Lakes ecosystems remain healthy for generations to come. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-with-major-new-manufacturers-coming-to-cny-we-need-to-get-aging-rail-infrastructure-back-on-track-standing-at-the-old-susquehanna-train-station-schumer-delivers-major_to-modernize-cortland-syracuse-freight-rail-corridor,"SCHUMER: WITH MAJOR NEW MANUFACTURERS COMING TO CNY WE NEED TO GET AGING RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE BACK ON TRACK; STANDING AT THE OLD SUSQUEHANNA TRAIN STATION, SCHUMER DELIVERS MAJOR $$ TO MODERNIZE...",2024-11-11,2024,2024-11,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"The NYSW Main Line Connecting Cortland & Onondaga Counties Is A Vital Corridor For Freight Rail Needed For Central NY Industry & Manufacturing – And Is Expected To Become Even More Critical With Major Projects Like Micron On The Horizon - But Early 1900s Infrastructure Has Limited Load Sizes And Sustainability Of Line Schumer Recently Secured Millions In New Fed $$ For The Final Piece Of The Puzzle, Allowing NYSW To Complete Final Phase Of Upgrades To Increase Capacity, Reliability, Safety, & More In CNY – Bringing The Total Federal Investment Above $10 Million Schumer: We Need To Keep Central NY Moving Full Steam Ahead For Next Chapter! Standing at the Old Susquehanna Train Station in Cortland County, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced $3,961,750 in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law to complete a major modernization project for New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway’s (NYSW) Main Line stretching between Cortland and Onondaga Counties. Schumer said the funding will help replace miles of near century old rail to increase safety, reliability, capacity, and sustainability, all of which are critical for major economic development in Central NY. “The feds just greenlit the third and final phase of a major rail modernization project for the NYSW railway’s corridor between Cortland and Syracuse. Many of the rail tracks are old – dating back to the early 1900s – and in need of major repair, which is why I’m proud to deliver almost $4 million from my Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law to increase the railway’s safety and capacity, to help ensure major manufacturing projects like Micron’s historic $100+ billion investment and many more can have access to the modern freight rail infrastructure they need,” said Senator Schumer. “We need to keep Central NY moving full steam ahead to its next chapter and this funding will help finally get our freight rail infrastructure back on the right track. This not only boosts our industry and makes sure it stays connected to the national freight rail network, but will benefit Cortland and the surrounding area all along I-81 by helping keep trucks off highways to reduce traffic. I’m thrilled that the rail improvement program I fought to boost funding for in the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law is continuing to deliver for Central NY.” The federal funding today comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. This award brings the total federal investment in NYSW’s project to $10,360,220, including $3,467,348 in FY’22 CRISI funding and $2,931,122 in FY’21 CRISI funding, all a direct result of the historic increases in funding for the program Schumer fought to secure in the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law. “With the steadfast support of Senator Schumer and the local governments in Onondaga and Cortland counties, we’re making transformative investments in Central New York’s rail infrastructure,” said James Bonner, President of NYS&W. “This project upgrades local rail infrastructure to enhance reliability and reduce highway congestion while preserving the region’s access to the national freight network. Together, we’re building a resilient, efficient future for our communities.” “The Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce, speaking on behalf of our business community, is very appreciative of Senator Schumer’s efforts to secure funding to complete the final phase of the New York Susquehanna and Western Railroad’s main line modernization between Cortland and Syracuse,” said Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Haight. “This modernization will more closely tie us to Onondaga County and its rapidly growing tech industry, including companies like Micron. It will also benefit the local employers who currently make use of the railroad, help attract new business and investment to our community, and preserve jobs while setting the stage for growth here in Cortland.” According to Schumer, this award will help NYSW complete the third and final phase of its rail line modernization project between the City of Cortland and City of Syracuse. Phase three of the project will upgrade over 8 miles of worn, jointed rail to new continuous welded rail, lay over 3,000 tons of ballast and surfacing, and install over 3,000 new ties on the NYSW Cortland to Syracuse main line. More specifically, NYSW will upgrade nearly 6 miles of rail in the Cortland County Towns of Homer and Preble, as well as 2.5 miles of rail in the Onondaga County Towns of Lafayette and Dewitt. The upgrades will enhance the corridor’s safety, capacity, operational efficiency, service life, reliability, and track speeds while strengthening regional transportation sustainability by shifting truck traffic to rail, reducing highway miles traveled, congestion, and emissions. In 2023, 10,749 loaded railcars traveled the entire 8.35 miles of the project, that is the equivalent nearly 37,000 tractor-trailers trips being kept off the highways according to NYSW. Schumer highlighted that NYSW’s modernization will stimulate economic development in Cortland County by increasing connectivity to Onondaga County and the Micron project, as well as interchanges with two Class I railways that provide access to other major CHIPS funded development projects across New York State’s semiconductor superhighway, including Wolfspeed in the Mohawk Valley, GlobalFoundries in the Capital Region, Edwards Vaccum in Western New York, and more. The Senator added that this modernization project will help NYSW preserve its current local workforce, add new construction jobs during the build, and attract customers to drive new business. The Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, which Schumer crafted and led to passage in the Senate, included $5 billion over five years for the CRISI program. The program invests in various projects within the United States to improve railroad safety, efficiency, and reliability; mitigate congestion at both intercity passenger and freight rail chokepoints to support more efficient travel and goods movement; enhance multi-modal connections; and lead to new or substantially improved Intercity Passenger Rail Transportation corridors. The NYSW operates over 400 miles of track in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania and is 286,000 pound gross weight capable on all lines. NYSW serves over 85 customers and transports a wide range of commodities such as feed ingredients, lumber, and other building materials, chemicals, and aggregates for customers in New York State. The Susquehanna Station was built in 1873 by architect Isaac G. Perry and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The station once served as a major stop for railroad travel between Binghamton and Syracuse, serving as a vital part of Cortland’s economy, and helping to make the city a major regional hub. Today, the Susquehanna Station is owned by NYSW, which allows the City of Cortland to use the station as a community center at no cost. The community center is a popular spot for residents and visitors alike, hosting a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, plays and community meetings. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-biden-administrations-nomination-of-tali-farhadian-weinstein-to-united-states-district-court-for-the-southern-district-of-new-york/,Gillibrand Statement On Biden Administration’s Nomination Of Tali Farhadian Weinstein To United States District Court For The Southern District Of New York,2024-11-09,2024,2024-11,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement on Tali Farhadian Weinstein’s nomination to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York: “Tali Farhadian Weinstein is exceptionally well-qualified to serve on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. From clerking for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor on the Supreme Court and Judge Merrick Garland on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to serving as a federal prosecutor and counsel to the U.S. attorney general, Farhadian Weinstein has extensive legal experience, an impeccable record and a brilliant legal mind. I am proud that President Biden has nominated her for this judgeship at my recommendation and I look forward to voting for her confirmation in the Senate.” Tali Farhadian Weinstein has been Of Counsel in the New York office of Hecker Fink LLP since 2022. Earlier, she served as General Counsel of the Office of the District Attorney for Kings County, New York from 2018 to 2020. From 2011 to 2017, Ms. Farhadian Weinstein served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. She joined that office after serving as Counsel to the Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice from 2009 to 2010. She worked as an associate at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York from 2006 to 2007. Ms. Farhadian Weinstein has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at New York University School of Law and Columbia Law School. She began her legal career as a law clerk for Judge Merrick B. Garland at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit from 2003 to 2004 and then for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor at the U.S. Supreme Court for two consecutive terms, from 2004 to 2006. Ms. Farhadian Weinstein received her J.D. from Yale Law School in 2003, her M.Phil from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar in 1999, and her B.A. from Yale University in 1997. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:02:12Z https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-issues-statement-on-racist-text-messages-following-the-2024-election/,CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON RACIST TEXT MESSAGES FOLLOWING THE 2024 ELECTION,2024-11-08,2024,2024-11,Democrat,House,NY,Yvette D. Clarke,C001067,clarke.house.gov,clarke,https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 8, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement regarding racist text messages sent to Black Americans nationwide in recent days: “It has been just over two days since we received the results of the 2024 Presidential Election, and now we have witnessed vile text messages sent en masse to primarily Black youths all across our country. “I am outraged by this attack. For countless Black Americans to be bombarded with threatening and dehumanizing text messages is not only a grave danger to young people at this vulnerable moment for our nation, but an affront and insult to our common humanity. Within our traditional and new media spaces, in our communities, and even in our government, hate continues to be emboldened to a disturbing degree. “We must not stand idly by as racism and bigotry become even more pervasive and further normalized in America. I urge a full investigation into the source of these despicable messages and call for the perpetrators of this hateful scheme to be held accountable for their actions.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-dan-goldman-results-2024-presidential-election,Statement from Congressman Dan Goldman on the Results of the 2024 Presidential Election,2024-11-08,2024,2024-11,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"New York, NY - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today issued the following statement on the results of the 2024 Presidential Election. “Donald Trump won the election to be our 47th President and every American must accept that result, even though it is not the outcome many of us worked so hard for. Our democracy depends on our adherence to the rule of law and the peaceful transfer of power; that sacrosanct principle applies equally when we lose. “I am grateful to Vice President Harris and Governor Walz for centering their patriotic campaign of optimism around our Party’s commitment to lift up every American, regardless of background, and ensure that the American Dream is accessible to all. “These are uncertain times. We now face the prospect of authoritarian leadership that threatens to strip Americans of their individual freedoms and fundamental rights, destabilize democracy around the globe, exact revenge and retribution against dissent, and compromise our right to vote in free and fair elections. America has chosen Donald Trump to lead this nation but not to indulge his darkest instincts or undermine the foundations of our democracy and the rule of law. “While the Democratic Party must engage in deep introspection about the disappointing results from Tuesday, it is incumbent upon all of us—Democrats and Republicans alike—to preserve and protect our democratic institutions and ideals. “As Democrats, we will always seek common ground to solve the problems facing the American people, but we must not—and will not—compromise our values or the core foundations of what makes the United States of America the greatest nation on Earth. “Our resolve must remain unbroken.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-awards-federal-funding-american-legion-forest-hills,MENG AWARDS FEDERAL FUNDING TO AMERICAN LEGION IN FOREST HILLS,2024-11-08,2024,2024-11,Democrat,House,NY,Grace Meng,M001188,meng.house.gov,meng,https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"QUEENS, NY – As Queens prepares to mark Veterans Day this Monday, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), New York’s senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced today that she awarded $300,000 to the American Legion Continental Post #1424 in Forest Hills. For more than 60 years, the facility located at 107-15 Metropolitan Avenue has provided services and support to veterans in Forest Hills and the surrounding neighborhoods, and it serves as a place for local veterans and their families to gather. It has also hosted many local community events, nonprofit organizations and charitable fundraisers. In addition, Post #1424 has served as a staging ground and ceremony site for the annual Forest Hills Memorial Day Parade. The money that Meng secured will help the Forest Hills American Legion make needed repairs and upgrades to its building. These renovations include fixing warped floors, exposed wiring, cracked walls and ceilings and improving access to its kitchen and bathroom for those with disabilities. “The American Legion Continental Post #1424 in Forest Hills has done tremendous work for local veterans and the community,” said Congresswoman Meng. “Its members deserve a location that is up to date and in a state of good repair, and this federal funding that I fought to obtain will ensure that this building receives the upgrades and renovations it deserves. We can never thank our veterans enough for the sacrifices they have made to our nation. We need to always be there for them, and that is why assisting veterans has constantly been a top priority of mine. I look forward to these repairs helping to better serve area veterans and the community.” “The veterans of Post #1424 are truly grateful to Congresswoman Meng for providing this critical funding,” said Michael Arcati, the Commander of American Legion Continental Post #1424. “The funds will greatly improve our space and allow it to continue to serve as a haven for local veterans and community service space for the next generation.” The Forest Hills American Legion Continental Post #1424 is part of the national American Legion that was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919, and includes posts throughout New York and the nation. The House Appropriations Committee that Meng sits on is responsible for funding the federal government's programs and activities.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-the-antisemitic-attack-in-amsterdam/,Gillibrand Statement On The Antisemitic Attack In Amsterdam,2024-11-08,2024,2024-11,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement on the antisemitic attack in Amsterdam: “The barbaric antisemitic attack in Amsterdam is utterly despicable and I condemn it in the strongest terms. As antisemitism rises across the globe, we all must denounce these horrific attacks and act to hold perpetrators of such violence accountable. The Dutch authorities must do more to protect the Jewish community, as should all of our partners and allies with sizable Jewish populations. I stand shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish people in this terrible moment and my support is ironclad.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:02:12Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-32-million-chips-award-for-corning-incs-canton-plant-creating-300-new-good-paying-jobs-sparking-major-315m-expansion-to-increase-production-of-specialized-glass-for-the-semiconductor-industry,"SCHUMER ANNOUNCES $32 MILLION CHIPS AWARD FOR CORNING INC.’S CANTON PLANT CREATING 300+ NEW, GOOD-PAYING JOBS; SPARKING MAJOR $315M EXPANSION TO INCREASE PRODUCTION OF SPECIALIZED GLASS FOR THE...",2024-11-08,2024,2024-11,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Corning Incorporated’s North Country Facility Is The Only One In The Country That Manufactures Specialized Glass Critical To The Chip Industry – Used In Some Of The Most Advanced Machinery In The World; New Award Will Expand Production And Supercharge The Workforce Adding Up To 130 Manufacturing Jobs And 175 Construction Jobs To Strengthen This Vital Supply Chain For America Schumer, Author & Champion Of The Bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law, Personally Visited The Canton Facility After He Passed The Bill Saying It Would Help Them Grow, And Called Commerce Secretary To Advocate For The Importance Of This Facility To The Nation’s Chip Supply Chain Schumer: My CHIPS Law Is Bringing JOBS And Manufacturing Back To The North Country – And Making Sure This Critical Technology Is Made In The USA After visiting Canton following the passage of his bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law and promising it would supercharge the demand for Corning’s critical technology and deliver big for the North Country, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced Corning Incorporated has reached an up to $32 million preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce to increase production at their Canton facility of specialized glass vital for the semiconductor industry. Schumer said this expansion, which will help strengthen this vital supply chain for America’s national security, is expected to create up to 130 new, good-paying manufacturing jobs, including new union jobs, and over 175 union construction jobs. “I am proud to announce $32 million from my bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law will go to the always innovative and cutting-edge Corning Incorporated in Canton, NY to boost their highly specialized glass critical to the semiconductor supply chain. This award will create hundreds of new, good-paying jobs, supporting our local unions and growing manufacturing right here in the North Country. The glass needed for our semiconductor supply chain should be built in Canton, not China, and today’s investment helps further realize the goal of the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Law of bringing manufacturing back to America. Corning’s Canton plant has been a linchpin of the North Country’s economy, and when I visited two years ago I said my CHIPS & Science Law would help them grow even more, and today a promise made becomes a promise kept,” said Senator Schumer. “This will help usher in the next chapter of manufacturing here in the North Country. The specialized glass made right here in Canton is used in some of the most advanced machinery in the world – while making microchips we need for technology we use every day, from our phones to our computers and cars. Today Uncle Sam is giving its stamp of approval saying the North Country is ready to build America’s future, creating jobs, supercharging the economy and strengthening our national security.” Schumer explained today’s proposed CHIPS award will support Corning’s planned $315 million investment that will boost glass production in Canton. Corning is one of the largest industrial employers in the North Country, and the project is expected to create up to 130 good-paying union jobs in addition to 175 construction jobs. To carry out the expansion, Corning will work with local unions, including United Steelworkers Local 1026 who represent Corning’s glass-making workforce at the Canton facility and will represent applicable new workers. Specifically, Corning plans to increase the production of High Purity Fused Silica and Ultra Low Expansion Glass, which are key components of deep ultraviolet (DUV) and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines and photomasks. DUV and EUV technology are important to semiconductor manufacturing, and this project will improve EUV performance with a lower carbon footprint. “We are grateful for Majority Leader Schumer’s vision and tireless efforts to strengthen the domestic semiconductor supply chain through the direct funding award and the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit created by the CHIPS and Science Act. This strategic investment will help our Canton, New York facility continue to expand production of advanced optics components and create up to 130 good paying jobs that are critical to making the world’s most complex microchips,” said Corning Incorporated Chairman and CEO Wendell Weeks. Schumer recently announced that following years of advocacy, Albany NanoTech would be home to the country’s first National Semiconductor Technology Center facility as the headquarters focusing on EUV research. By increasing production at Corning’s North Country plant, more American-made glass critical to the technology required by new chip fabs such as Micron, GlobalFoundries, and Wolfspeed in New York will be made available, strengthening U.S. supply chains and offering microchip producers shorter wait times and improved responsiveness from an American-made product. Schumer said this will help boost Corning Incorporated’s manufacturing efforts at its plants across Upstate NY. To support both the company’s workforce and the broader community’s childcare infrastructure, Corning also plans to invest $300,000 per year for the duration of the proposed project to support the St. Lawrence County Childcare Training Program, which would help build and stabilize the child care workforce and increase child care supply for the community, making it easier for employees to find and obtain care and helping the company access the additional workers needed to make this expansion a success. Schumer visited Corning in 2022 to explain how his bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law will help keep the U.S. on the cutting-edge of innovation, train a new generation of tech and manufacturing workers, lower costs for families, address inflation, strengthen national security, and specifically boost facilities like Canton’s. Corning is one of the largest employers in New York, with over 7,000 employees across the state, including over 300 in St. Lawrence County. Schumer explained that anticipation of federal investment in his CHIPS & Science Law and the tremendous impact it will have on the manufacturing and tech industries have already spurred growth for Corning Incorporated. Schumer added, “This is good news for Upstate NY’s entire semiconductor ecosystem and all of Corning’s plants across Upstate NY. From Micron, GlobalFoundries, and Wolfspeed to the cutting-edge machinery at Albany NanoTech, the entire semiconductor industry in New York and across America needs the kind of specialized glass they make here in Canton. This continued investment is proof positive that Upstate NY is becoming America’s emerging semiconductor superhighway to power the country’s global leadership in technology and manufacturing, all thanks to the bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law.” “For more than a century, Corning has led the way in pioneering innovation and manufacturing right here in the Empire State,” Senator Gillibrand said. “Today, we open a new chapter in that history with this federal investment in manufacturing jobs and economic development in the North Country. Thanks to the CHIPS Act, we are expanding New York’s leadership in the semiconductor ecosystem north of the I-90 corridor. I am proud to have fought to pass the CHIPS Act, and I will continue fighting to deliver these federal resources for New York.” ""Corning has been an integral part of the fabric of New York State manufacturing for more than 170 years and is a leading producer of advanced glass used for semiconductor chips,"" Governor Hochul said. ""I want to thank the Biden-Harris administration for their ongoing support and determination to rebuilding American manufacturing and creating good jobs, especially in Upstate New York. Today's announcement complements our continued commitment to fostering the growth of innovative businesses that will move our communities forward and further cement New York as a national leader in semiconductor manufacturing."" In 2022, Schumer helped announce a $139M, 270 job expansion in Monroe County by Corning Incorporated to support optic technology, which is critical in the microchip manufacturing industry. Schumer said that with further expansion of domestic semiconductor production, more and more companies will be relying on Corning Incorporated for their expertise in innovation, glass, and specialty tech to support their growth. Corning’s Canton location leverages its expertise in glass science to make some of the world’s purest glass. The plant has become a world leader in production of specialized glasses ideal for advanced microchip production and is the only location in the country making this critical product. This is the fifth agreement for a New York company from the CHIPS Incentives Program funded by Schumer’s bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law. Earlier this year, Schumer announced that Micron, which plans to invest $100 billion over the next two decades – the largest private investment in New York’s history – that is expected to create an estimated 50,000 jobs, reached a $6.1 billion CHIPS PMT funding agreement. In addition, GlobalFoundries in the Capital Region also reached an agreement for $1.5 billion in direct grant funding under his CHIPS & Science Law to support a $12.5 billion public-private investment over the next ten-plus years to expand and construct a second, new state-of-the-art computer chip factory in Malta, NY. Schumer also announced that Edwards Vacuum, which plans to build a new first-of-its-kind-in-the-country $300+ million, 600-job dry pump manufacturing facility, reached an $18 million CHIPS PMT funding agreement. Additionally, Schumer announced that Wolfspeed reached a $750 million CHIPS PMT funding agreement and plans to tap nearly $1 billion from the CHIPS Investment Tax Credit that Schumer helped create in the CHIPS and Science Law to complete the expansion of their Silicon Carbide Fabrication Facility at Marcy Nanocenter in Oneida County. Thanks to Schumer’s bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law, Upstate New York has seen a major revival in tech manufacturing. In addition to the investments listed above, TTM Technologies, a printed circuit board manufacturer, plans to invest up to $130 million to expand its facilities in Onondaga County, supported by federal investment to strengthen domestic supply chains, creating up to 400 good-paying jobs. Menlo Micro will invest $150 million to build their microchip switch manufacturing facility in Tompkins County, creating over 100 new good-paying jobs. Earlier this year, Schumer secured a major $40 million in federal funding for the federally-designated “NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub,” one of only 12 awardees nationally, to further position Upstate NY as a semiconductor center for the world. Earlier this month Schumer secured a major $825 million federal investment to make Albany NanoTech the first National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) hub. The PMT outlines key terms for Corning Incorporated’s CHIPS agreement. To finalize the federal CHIPS agreement, the Commerce Department will now begin a comprehensive due diligence process on the proposed project and other information contained in the application. After satisfactory completion of the due diligence phase, the Commerce Department will finalize the PMT. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-issues-statement-on-her-re-election-to-congress/,CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON HER RE-ELECTION TO CONGRESS,2024-11-06,2024,2024-11,Democrat,House,NY,Yvette D. Clarke,C001067,clarke.house.gov,clarke,https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement: “Thank you to the good and decent people of New York’s 9th District for entrusting me to another term representing you in Congress. I have devoted my life to public service for the families of Brooklyn, and I consider myself incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to fight for you – addressing the issues closest to your hearts, and delivering the futures you deserve. “This community has been my home since the day I was born. Over my lifetime, we’ve witnessed great change take root. From the era of Shirley Chisholm to the days of Major R. Owens, we’ve met new neighbors with bold new ideas, and we have confronted and overcome countless hurdles. And, over the years, we have held fast to Brooklyn’s immovable identity. “It has been a true privilege to serve you, and I look forward to my 10th term as your representative. Together, we will continue to advance our progressive agenda and serve as a bulwark against oppressive actions and regressive ideologies – fulfilling the highest ideals of all those who built this borough into the special and diverse community it is today.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-donald-trump-and-speaker-johnson-defend-democracy,CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE TO DONALD TRUMP AND SPEAKER JOHNSON: “DEFEND DEMOCRACY BY HONORING ELECTION RESULTS”,2024-11-04,2024,2024-11,Democrat,House,NY,Joseph D. Morelle,M001206,morelle.house.gov,morelle,https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Rochester, N.Y.)—With Election Day approaching, Congressman Joe Morelle, Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee, is calling on Speaker Mike Johnson—who has repeatedly denied the results of the 2020 election and raised questions about accepting the 2024 results—to uphold his responsibility to democracy by committing to honor the results of Tuesday’s election. As threats to election integrity grow, Morelle underscores the vital importance of respecting voters' decisions and safeguarding the democratic process. ""At a time when Republicans have placed our electoral system under attack, it’s crucial that our leaders demonstrate an unwavering commitment to democracy,"" saidCongressman Joe Morelle. ""I urge Speaker Johnson to break with the former President and respect the will of the people by joining with me in defending our democratic values by standing behind the election results."" As a key voice on election integrity in Congress, Morelle remains dedicated to ensuring that the foundations of our democracy remain strong. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-and-sbs-commissioner-gross-visit-queens-restaurants-increase,"MENG AND SBS COMMISSIONER GROSS VISIT QUEENS RESTAURANTS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF FREE OUTDOOR DINING SETUPS; PROGRAM PAID FOR WITH $2 MILLION THAT MENG BROUGHT BACK FROM WASHINGTON, D.C.",2024-11-03,2024,2024-11,Democrat,House,NY,Grace Meng,M001188,meng.house.gov,meng,https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) and New York City Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Dynishal Gross visited restaurants in Elmhurst, Queens to continue spreading the word about free outdoor dining setups that are available through federal funding that the Congresswoman secured. Under the ""Dining Out in District 6"" program, 60 Queens restaurants are eligible to receive new code-compliant, no-cost outdoor dining setups paid for with $2 million that Meng obtained in last year’s government spending package. The initiative is administered by SBS and the New York City Department of Transportation, and several local restaurants have already received funding since the Congresswoman and city officials unveiled the program in Jackson Heights this past June. But money is still available for many more establishments. Also joining Meng and Gross in visiting the restaurants was Tom Grech, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Queens Chamber of Commerce. ""Restaurants continue to be crucial to Queens, helping to serve as the engine of our borough’s economy, and as the daughter of former restaurant owners in the area, I know firsthand the important role they play in our communities,” said Congresswoman Meng. “I am proud to have secured these funds to help restaurants succeed while providing the public with the experience of dining al fresco. I continue to encourage restaurants in my congressional district to take advantage of this free money that I brought back from the nation’s capital, and I’m excited to continue making additional eating and drinking establishments aware of it. Thank you to Commissioner Gross for partnering with me on this effort, and going door-to-door with me and our teams to inform restaurant owners about this critical program.” ""The 'Dining Out in District 6' program contributes to equity of opportunity in Queens by helping local restaurants, many owned by immigrant New Yorkers, expand their service options,"" said Commissioner Gross. ""Thanks to Congresswoman Meng’s support, these businesses will create inviting and compliant outdoor dining spaces without the cost of materials and installation. This program underscores SBS's commitment to empowering small businesses, enhancing our neighborhoods, and creating vibrant, welcoming spaces for New Yorkers and visitors alike. Congresswomen Meng's support has helped SBS create a model intervention that can be replicated in every district across the city."" ""Queens’ restaurants are more than just top dining destinations—they create jobs, celebrate our diverse cultures, and offer spaces that unite our communities,” said Tom Grech. “Thanks to Congresswoman Meng and this innovative partnership with SBS, our local eateries can enhance their outdoor dining offerings at no cost—keeping Queens vibrant, accessible, and competitive. This program is a tremendous resource for businesses, and we’re excited to help execute this important grant opportunity. I encourage all eligible restaurants to apply and join in expanding the outdoor dining experience across Queens."" In addition to visiting restaurants in Elmhurst, staff from SBS and Meng’s office visited establishments in Forest Hills, Flushing and Woodside. SBS personnel also visited and contacted restaurants throughout other parts of Meng’s district. Dining Out in District 6 is part of Dining Out NYC, the city’s permanent outdoor dining program that was launched in March.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-honors-local-vietnam-veterans-5,CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE HONORS LOCAL VIETNAM VETERANS,2024-11-01,2024,2024-11,Democrat,House,NY,Joseph D. Morelle,M001206,morelle.house.gov,morelle,https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized local Vietnam Veterans by presenting them with the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin in honor of their service. “As we approach Veterans Day, I have the extraordinary privilege of presenting local veterans of the Vietnam War with lapel pins as a lasting memento of our country’s enduring gratitude,” said Congressman Morelle. “Our Vietnam Veterans weren’t always treated properly, and in the decades since we have tried to right that wrong. I hope that these pins serve as a constant reminder to our selfless veterans that we will never forget their service, sacrifice, and heroism.” Congressman Morelle is a member of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration—a national 50th anniversary commemoration, authorized by Congress. The Vietnam War Commemoration lapel pins are awarded to veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces any time during the period of November 1, 1995, to May 15, 1975. Today’s honorees are: Ralph Delisanti, U.S. Marine Corp Joseph Merino, U.S. Marine Corp Art Paliani, U.S. Marine Corp Victor Poleshuck, U.S. Air Force Craig Weise, U.S. Army Robert Whiteside, U.S. Navy ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-adriano-espaillat-announces-congressional-nominations-us,Representative Adriano Espaillat Announces Congressional Nominations to U.S. Military Service Academies for District Students,2024-10-31,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,NY,Adriano Espaillat,E000297,espaillat.house.gov,espaillat,https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"“This is an incredible opportunity for students in my district who have expressed an interest in joining our nation’s Armed Forces, and I have been proud nominate several seniors from my district to receive appointments to attend our U.S. Service Academies,” said Rep. Espaillat. “They are the next generation of military leaders, and it is an honor to play a role in helping these young talented individuals attend our nation’s prestigious service academies to help further their leadership, achievement, and commitment to the service of our nation. I encourage eligible high school seniors in my district to submit applications to be considered for placement to attend any of the U.S. Service Academies for the opportunity to serve in our nation's Armed Forces in the future."" Members of Congress can nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. To request a Military Academy Nomination, please complete the form at Espaillat.house.gov for consideration. The deadline for 2024-2025 applications is Friday, December 13th. # # # Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fourth term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities and serves as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the committee during the 118th Congress. He is also a member of the House Budget Committee and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Deputy Chair as well as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). Rep. Espaillat is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) and serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/. Media inquiries: Candace Person at Candace.Person@mail.house.gov",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-pushes-coverage-life-saving-breast-cancer-screenings,Congressman Dan Goldman Pushes Coverage for Life-Saving Breast Cancer Screenings in All Health Insurance Plans,2024-10-31,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"‘Find it Early Act’ Would Require Insurance Providers to Cover Breast Cancer Detection Screenings at No Cost to Patients 99 Percent of Women Who Receive Early Breast Cancer Diagnosis Survive Read the Bill Here Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) in introducing the bipartisan ‘Find it Early Act,’ which would ensure all health insurance plans cover screening and diagnostic breast imaging, including mammograms, ultrasounds, MRI’s, molecular imaging, and other technologies, with no cost-sharing. “For the over 250,000 American women diagnosed with breast cancer each year, new breast cancer detection technology can mean the difference between life or death,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “The earlier a cancer is detected, the easier it is to beat. No one should be forced to pay out-of-pocket for these lifesaving screenings. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I am proud to join this bipartisan effort to improve access and coverage for breast cancer preventative care to save lives and reduce overall medical costs.” When women’s breast density, family history, or other factors require doctors to take additional breast cancer screens, the majority of women are forced to shoulder those costs out of pocket, potentially costing them over $1000. As a result, many women cannot afford screenings and choose to delay or forego additional tests, which can lead to later-stage diagnoses. The ‘Find It Early Act’ would ensure all health insurance plans cover screening, diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds, and MRIs with no out-of-pocket costs. Congressman Goldman is committed to expanding health care access in America. Earlier this month, Congressman Goldman introduced the ‘Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Screening Coverage Act,’ which would create a pathway for Medicare to cover emerging blood-based cancer screenings, which can detect cancer at earlier rates than ever before. In May 2024, Goldman introduced the ‘Michelle Alyssa Go Act,’ which would expand access to psychiatric care by increasing the number of federal Medicaid-eligible in-patient psychiatric beds for individuals seeking treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. The legislation would additionally ensure the facilities ordering these beds meet nationally recognized, evidence-based standards of care. Additionally, Goldman cosponsored the ‘Reentry Act’ to empower states to restore access to health care for incarcerated individuals 30 days before their release. Restarting Medicaid benefits 30 days pre-release eases the ability of states to provide effective addiction treatment and services, allows for smoother transitions to community care, and reduces the risk of overdose deaths post-release.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/schumer-gillibrand-announce-360-million-in-home-energy-assistance-for-new-york-families-to-lower-heating-costs-this-winter/,"Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $360 Million In Home Energy Assistance For New York Families To Lower Heating Costs This Winter",2024-10-31,2024,2024-10,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that New York will receive $360,185,996 in federal funding through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This money will help thousands of low-income households across the state afford their energy bills and make cost-effective repairs to their heating systems this winter. “Everyone in New York should be able to come home to warmth in the winter. I’m proud to deliver $360+ million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding to make sure seniors and families can afford their energy bills and repair their heating systems,” said Senator Schumer. “We all know Upstate winters can be harsh, and in the last year alone, thousands of Upstate households tapped this critical federal program. I’ve pushed to boost federal funding for LIHEAP because I know how important it is to New York’s families and will keep fighting to ensure that New Yorkers have the resources they need to be safe and warm.” “LIHEAP provides much-needed support to New York families for their home energy costs, and I’m proud to have helped secure this $360 million in LIHEAP funding for our state as we head into another winter heating season,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Staying warm and protected from the elements is a basic human right, and I’m committed to ensuring that all New Yorkers have the resources they need to pay their energy bills and stay warm, safe, and healthy through the winter.” Maintaining safe indoor air temperatures is critical, particularly for households that include older adults, individuals with disabilities, and young children. By helping to reduce the costs of home heating and cooling bills, reconnecting energy services that have been disconnected, preventing energy shutoffs, and financing minor energy-related home repairs, LIHEAP helps make sure that all Americans can meet their home energy needs and stay safe in their homes.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:55:29Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-360-million-in-home-energy-assistance-for-new-york-families-to-lower-heating-costs-this-winter,"SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $360 MILLION IN HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE FOR NEW YORK FAMILIES TO LOWER HEATING COSTS THIS WINTER",2024-10-31,2024,2024-10,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that New York will receive $360,185,996 in federal funding through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This money will help thousands of low-income households across the state afford their energy bills and make cost-effective repairs to their heating systems this winter. “Everyone in New York should be able to come home to warmth in the winter. I’m proud to deliver $360+ million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding to make sure seniors and families can afford their energy bills and repair their heating systems,” said Senator Schumer. “We all know Upstate winters can be harsh, and in the last year alone, thousands of Upstate households tapped this critical federal program. I’ve pushed to boost federal funding for LIHEAP because I know how important it is to New York’s families and will keep fighting to ensure that New Yorkers have the resources they need to be safe and warm.” “LIHEAP provides much-needed support to New York families for their home energy costs, and I’m proud to have helped secure this $360 million in LIHEAP funding for our state as we head into another winter heating season,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Staying warm and protected from the elements is a basic human right, and I’m committed to ensuring that all New Yorkers have the resources they need to pay their energy bills and stay warm, safe, and healthy through the winter.” Maintaining safe indoor air temperatures is critical, particularly for households that include older adults, individuals with disabilities, and young children. By helping to reduce the costs of home heating and cooling bills, reconnecting energy services that have been disconnected, preventing energy shutoffs, and financing minor energy-related home repairs, LIHEAP helps make sure that all Americans can meet their home energy needs and stay safe in their homes. Individuals interested in applying for LIHEAP can visit energyhelp.us or?call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) hotline toll-free at 1-866-674-6327. New Yorkers can also check whether their household qualifies for assistance using the LIHEAP Eligibility Tool. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-this-is-it-after-years-of-advocacy-albany-nanotech-selected-as-americas-first-national-semiconductor-technology-center_-created-by-his-chips-and-science-law,"SCHUMER: THIS IS IT! AFTER YEARS OF ADVOCACY, ALBANY NANOTECH SELECTED AS AMERICA’S FIRST NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY CENTER - CREATED BY HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW",2024-10-31,2024,2024-10,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Schumer Lands A Whopping $825 Million Initial Federal Investment And Establishes Albany NanoTech As Fed Headquarters For Semiconductor Research; A Once In A Generation Recognition Making The Capital Region A Chip R&D Center For The Entire World Schumer Created NSTC Program — With Albany As His North Star — And Worked Relentlessly To Secure This Prestigious Investment, Bringing Good-Paying Jobs, New Companies, And Innovation With Most Advanced Machinery In World To Upstate NY Schumer: A Historic Moment. Uncle Sam Just Picked Upstate NY & The Capital Region As THE Place To Develop The Future Of America’s Chip Industry After years of relentless advocacy, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced Albany NanoTech has been selected as America’s first location for the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) supported by an up to $825 million federal investment from Schumer’s bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law. The NSTC is a critical part of Schumer’s and the Biden-Harris Administration’s mission of re-establishing America’s leadership in the semiconductor industry and will bring together industry leaders, researchers from the nation’s top universities, innovators, and entrepreneurs to help give them access to the most advanced chip making machinery in the world and drive the next frontier of innovation. “This is the dawn of a new day for Upstate NY and a turning point in U.S. leadership in semiconductor research. I am proud to announce America’s first major National Semiconductor Technology Center facility will be right here in Albany. This will help ensure advancements in semiconductors that will shape the next century are stamped ‘Made in America’ and not developed and made in places like China,” said Senator Schumer. “Today, Uncle Sam is saying that Albany NanoTech is THE place for developing the next frontier of America’s technological future. I wrote the NSTC in my CHIPS & Science Law with Albany NanoTech as my inspiration, and now that dream is becoming a reality. Today we help usher in America’s next era of chip research and manufacturing, with Upstate NY leading the way.” The Department of Commerce and Natcast, the operator of the NSTC, will invest an initial up to $825 million to further build out equipment at Albany NanoTech, to conduct cutting-edge extreme ultraviolet (EUV) research and development (R&D), and to establish an NSTC presence with offices and support services in Albany. Today’s announcement not only makes Albany NanoTech the CHIPS for America R&D flagship facility but also the headquarters for national EUV research as the country’s NSTC EUV Accelerator. EUV technology is essential to the semiconductor industry and some of the most advanced machinery in the world, in which light is used to print patterns and make chips on wafers. EUV lithography is what has allowed the breakthroughs to make this technology nanoscopic and allows for the chips that power everything from smartphones, computers, and vehicles to artificial intelligence. Albany NanoTech will soon be one of the only two public facilities in the world with the most advanced EUV technology, a High NA Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography tool, and will be the only publicly-owned High NA EUV Center in North America. Schumer continued, “The NSTC is a historic and new effort by the federal government to fuel the quest to make breakthroughs in chips that engineers today cannot even fathom, just as Albany NanoTech had produced before, including most recently with the development of the world’s first 2 nanometer chip. This $825 million initial federal investment will further equip Albany NanoTech and fund EUV research projects that are central to the global chip industry, ensuring the U.S. leads the world in semiconductor innovation and manufacturing, with the Capital Region and Upstate NY central to that effort.” Schumer explained that the state-of-the-art new EUV facility at Albany NanoTech and today’s designation and federal investment will help the United States establish dominance in advanced semiconductor research and development. The NSTC EUV Accelerator will help address gaps in American knowledge about semiconductors and provide information to stakeholders including universities, small businesses and entrepreneurs, large manufacturers, and government agencies by providing NSTC members with access to EUV technology to facilitate research and commercialization. The NSTC EUV Accelerator at Albany NanoTech will be a place for leaders in the semiconductor industry to conduct research and collaborate, including bringing industry leaders like Micron, IBM, GlobalFoundries, Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron, ASML, and more to the table to partner on next-generation R&D. Being designated the EUV accelerator will also open up opportunities for Albany NanoTech and Upstate NY to attract further federal investment and help attract more companies from around the world to Albany to conduct research, all with the potential of creating more good-paying jobs and making Upstate NY a global leader in semiconductors. The U.S. Department of Commerce and Natcast intend for the NSTC EUV Center at Albany NanoTech to be operational by 2025. Schumer added, “Having the federal headquarters for EUV research that is critical to the most advanced chip development in the world will benefit every corner of NY. It will supercharge the historic investments and thousands of new, good-paying jobs the chip industry has proposed across the state, spurred by my CHIPS & Science Law. The NSTC will help complete my vision of Upstate NY’s I-90 corridor becoming America’s Semiconductor Superhighway. From our Tech Hub in Western NY and Rochester to Micron’s massive $100+ billion planned investment near Syracuse and Wolfspeed’s investment in the Mohawk Valley, to now the National Semiconductor Technology Center here in Albany.” The NSTC, first authorized by Schumer in 2020 and then funded by the CHIPS & Science Law, which Schumer crafted and led to passage, will bridge the gap between research and industry to bolster semiconductor research and development for the U.S. and its allies. Today, practically none of the most advanced chips – which are critical to national security and growing industries like artificial intelligence – are manufactured in the United States. The research conducted through the NSTC will help ensure the U.S. remains on the cutting-edge globally in chip R&D and bring this manufacturing back to the United States, boosting local economies by creating good-paying jobs and strengthening the country’s national security. The EUV Center at Albany NanoTech is the first of three planned major NSTC facilities. The U.S. Department of Commerce has not yet made announcements about the NSTC’s Administrative and Design Facility and Prototyping and NAPMP Advanced Packaging Piloting Facility. Together, these three major hubs will lead the NSTC’s core functions and help fulfill the CHIPS & Science Law’s vision of developing more American-made technology and boosting America as a global semiconductor leader. The new NSTC EUV Center at Albany NanoTech will also open the doors to millions of dollars in additional awards and research opportunities with the federal government, as well as help bring in additional industry partners to leverage the state-of-the-art facilities to develop and manufacture advanced chips. Schumer said, “In the past two years, the federal government has made unprecedented investments in Upstate NY because of my CHIPS & Science Law. They listened when I said this community is the most qualified in the nation to bring this industry back from overseas, the most ready to build America’s future, and the NSTC is the crown jewel that will complete this vision as the centerpiece of research in the most cutting-edge chip development.” “From day one of my administration, I pledged that New York State would lead the charge to bring back advanced manufacturing and R&D to the U.S., creating good jobs and opportunity in the process,” Governor Hochul said. “Thanks to the winning combination of federal CHIPS funding and New York’s determination and ingenuity, the Albany NanoTech Complex will be home to the CHIPS for America EUV Accelerator, an NSTC Facility, and fuel America's advanced manufacturing renaissance. I thank the Biden-Harris Administration, the Department of Commerce, Natcast, and our federal delegation for their partnership as we continue to work together to advance U.S. semiconductor leadership, safeguard our national security and create a brighter future for all.” ""Building up America's domestic semiconductor industry is critical to create good-paying jobs, protect our supply chains, and strengthen our national security, and I'm proud to see New York leading this effort,"" said Senator Gillibrand. ""Upstate New York is already a hub for cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing, research, and development, and the designation of NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex as the location of the CHIPS for America EUV Accelerator will help us maintain our status as a global leader in such a vital industry. I fought hard to pass the CHIPS and Science Act, and I'm proud to see this historic legislation bring scientific innovation and economic development to the Capital Region."" “Today is a monumental moment for our region, for job creation, for cutting-edge research, and for our 21st century precision economy,” Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20) said. “In the years since Congress passed the CHIPS and Science Act, I have been relentlessly advocating alongside the many stakeholders who call NY CREATES home to leverage the shovel-ready infrastructure and advanced R&D capabilities right here at the Albany NanoTech Complex. Our region has long been poised to take the reins to steer America’s semiconductor revitalization and, thanks to the pioneering work and sound investment of New York leadership, local chip manufacturers, researchers, educational institutions, and other stakeholders, that reality is upon us. I’m thrilled to celebrate this groundbreaking announcement and remain as determined as ever to secure strong federal action that delivers for American workers, consumers, and communities.” NY CREATES' President Dave Anderson said, “With a legacy spanning more than 20 years of technological achievements, NY CREATES and our industry partners have been central to establishing and growing New York’s — and the nation’s — semiconductor R&D ecosystem. This is an historic moment for New York and the semiconductor industry, and we look forward to working closely with Natcast to leverage our resources, capabilities, and know-how to bring this innovative vision to fruition. We are thrilled that the NSTC at NY CREATES will become an even greater beacon of opportunity and collaboration for our partners as we transform today’s ideas into tomorrow’s technologies. Together, we can shape the future and in doing so, bolster America’s economic and national security while cementing our position as a global leader. We are grateful to Governor Hochul, whose unwavering commitment to the industry has positioned NY CREATES to host the NSTC EUV Center, and to Majority Leader Schumer, who not only helped author and lead to passage the CHIPS & Science Act but also made the case for Albany NanoTech’s leadership of the NSTC, all of which makes today’s investment possible.” ""Nearly 20 years ago, ASML shipped one of the world’s first EUV lithography demo tools to Albany, NY. The important role that New York has played in the industrialization of this critical technology is reflected in today's announcement that the NSTC EUV Accelerator will be based at the Albany NanoTech Complex. The first chips made using High NA, ASML's most advanced EUV tool, will power the technology of the future: robotics, artificial intelligence, the internet of things, and beyond. As we work with partners across the industry to push technology to new limits, we applaud Senator Schumer and Governor Hochul's clear commitment to semiconductor innovation in the U.S.,"" said Christophe Fouquet, President and CEO of ASML. ""GF applauds the decision to base the NSTC EUV Accelerator in Albany, NY. Building on years of R&D, semiconductor leadership and ecosystem partnerships, this center will stimulate innovation and work to develop the talent our industry needs to continue to grow and succeed. Congratulations to NYCREATES and thank you to Senator Schumer and Governor Hochul for their enduring leadership and commitment to strengthening both the U.S. and NY semiconductor industry,” said Dr. Thomas Caulfield, president and CEO of GlobalFoundries. “We are thrilled that New York State has been selected as the home of our nation’s first NSTC EUV Center. For over 20 years, IBM and our public-private partners at NY CREATES’s Albany NanoTech Complex have produced many of the technical breakthroughs that have propelled the semiconductor industry forward. Thanks to Sec. Raimondo, Gov. Hochul, Sen. Schumer, and many others, the new Center in Albany will support the United States' mission to lead global chip innovation,” said Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM. “The compelling factors for Micron in choosing New York as home to our megafab are the rich ecosystem in support of research and development, synergistic university partnerships, an exceptional talent pipeline, and strong public support, which fosters an environment to grow semiconductor R&D in the U.S. Micron is pleased to see that the U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded the NY CREATES Albany NanoTech Center the designation of being named the NSTC’s EUV Accelerator. Thanks to the leadership of Majority Leader Schumer and Governor Hochul, we will be able to scale our memory technology leadership and advance next-generation semiconductor R&D,” said Scott DeBoer, Micron’s Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Products Officer. “The announcement of the National Semiconductor Technology Center here in New York State is a monumental step forward, not only for Wolfspeed but for the entire U.S. semiconductor industry. This Center will become a cornerstone of innovation, helping drive the research, development, and workforce training critical to meeting the world’s surging demand for advanced semiconductor technology. Thanks to Senator Schumer’s visionary leadership, New York State is now positioned at the forefront of this vital industry, advancing our nation’s technological independence and reinforcing its global leadership,” said Gregg Lowe, CEO of Wolfspeed. THIS HAS BEEN A YEARS-LONG EFFORT BY SCHUMER TO LAND THE NSTC IN THE CAPITAL REGION Schumer has worked for years to highlight Albany NanoTech and the Capital Region’s ability to lead the country’s semiconductor research and development efforts. In December 2020, after Schumer worked with key stakeholders across the semiconductor industry, including key partners at Albany NanoTech like IBM to develop the federal CHIPS programs, including the NSTC, he successfully authorized these programs in law as part of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. In addition to directly highlighting Albany NanoTech to President Biden, Schumer has brought top government officials to the Capital Region to promote Albany NanoTech as a major hub for the NSTC. In July 2021 prior to the passage of the CHIPS & Science Law, Schumer brought Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to Albany to show that Albany is a global leader in semiconductor research and development. Schumer brought Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves to tour Albany NanoTech’s facility in January 2022 and National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard toured the facility in February 2024 after Schumer’s invitation. In 2023, Schumer additionally brought Albany Nanotech head David Anderson as his personal guest to President Biden’s 2023 State of the Union to highlight the facility and leadership. Schumer has also promoted Albany NanoTech while meeting with both semiconductor industry and international leaders. Schumer highlighted Albany NanoTech when pitching Micron to locate their massive $100+ billion megafab project in Upstate NY, which Micron said was a critical factor in their selection of Central NY. Schumer also secured a commitment for South Korea to partner with Albany Nanotech on research, pushed for increased collaboration on semiconductor R&D between Japan and the United States, pitched Albany NanoTech to major Japanese chip suppliers for further investment, and met with the leadership of Belgium’s imec on multiple occasions to discuss ways Albany NanoTech and imec can collaborate as the two global leading semiconductor public-private research institutions. Schumer said these international partnerships underscore the ability of Albany NanoTech’s unique and world-renowned assets to help forge deeper ties with allies and partners in building more resilient chip supply chains and encouraging R&D collaboration, a key national security priority of the CHIPS programs, including the NSTC. Late last year, Schumer and Governor Hochul announced a new $10 billion public-private investment at Albany Nanotech which will help install a High NA EUV lithography machine, the most advanced semiconductor equipment ever made, designed, and manufactured by ASML, at its Albany NanoTech Complex. Schumer said this helps uniquely prepare them to quickly lead the NSTC as one of only two public research institutions in the world home to the new advanced EUV tool. In September 2023, Schumer announced NY CREATES, which leads Albany NanoTech, as one of the first to tap CHIPS funding with a $40 million award through the CHIPS DoD Microelectronics Commons Program to establish a new consortium, known as the Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub. In September 2024, the consortium received an additional $30 million. Schumer also recently helped secure $4.7 million from the National Science Foundation for NY CREATES to provide workforce training associated with Albany NanoTech. These funds, made possible by a program boosted in the CHIPS & Science Law, will support the establishment of the Education Alliance for Semiconductor Experiential Learning (EASEL) program to help address the growing national demand for a skilled workforce in the semiconductor industry. ACROSS NEW YORK THE CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW HAS DELIVERED HISTORIC INVESTMENT & IS CREATING THOUSANDS OF GOOD-PAYING JOBS Thanks to Schumer’s CHIPS & Science Law, Upstate New York has seen a major revival in tech manufacturing. Micron has announced plans for a historic $100+ billion investment to build a cutting-edge memory megafab in Central New York with the support of an over $6 billion preliminary CHIPS agreement. GlobalFoundries plans to invest over $12 billion to expand and construct a second, new state-of-the-art computer chip factory in the Capital Region, with support from a $1.5 billion preliminary CHIPS agreement. Wolfspeed has opened a 200mm silicon carbide fabrication facility in the Mohawk Valley, one of the largest in the world, with a $750 million preliminary CHIPS agreement accelerating their ongoing expansion in the Mohawk Valley and boosting good-paying jobs expected to be created at the Marcy facility. TTM Technologies, a printed circuit board manufacturer, plans to invest up to $130 million to expand its facilities in Onondaga County, supported by federal investment to strengthen domestic supply chains, creating up to 400 good-paying jobs. Menlo Micro will invest $150 million to build their microchip switch manufacturing facility in Tompkins County, creating over 100 new good-paying jobs. In addition, Upstate New York is home to semiconductor supply chain companies like Corning Incorporated, which manufactures glass critical to the microchip industry at its Canton and Fairport, NY plants, and following Schumer’s advocacy, Edwards Vacuum has announced a $300+ million investment to build a dry pump manufacturing facility, made possible by a $18 million preliminary CHIPS agreement, creating 600 good-paying jobs to support the growing chip industry in Western New York. Earlier this year, Schumer also secured a major $40 million in federal funding for the federally-designated “NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub”, one of only 12 awardees nationally, to further position Upstate NY as a semiconductor center for the world. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-works-protect-rule-law-presidential-abuses-power,Congressman Dan Goldman Works to Protect the Rule of Law From Presidential Abuses of Power,2024-10-30,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congressman Adam Schiff (CA-30) in introducing the ‘Investigative Integrity Protection Act,’ which would prevent a sitting president from dismissing an active criminal prosecution against him or herself, including through coercion of an attorney general by the president or anyone acting on the president’s behalf. “The Rule of Law dictates that no person should be the judge and jury of his own case, yet Donald Trump has promised to throw out the federal criminal cases against him if he becomes President,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “Trump used the power of his office in many ways during his first term, so it is imperative that we codify the guardrails necessary to protect our nation from descending into dictatorship.” Require the Attorney General to submit a sworn statement confirming whether the President or anyone acting at the President’s direction ordered the dismissal. Require any requests to dismiss such prosecutions to be heard by a three-judge court. Only allow the court to grant a dismissal after having considered a number of factors, including whether the Attorney General was appointed with the intent of dismissing any criminal prosecution against the President; Allow the court to impose sanctions if a motion to dismiss is made without good cause; and Require the DOJ Inspector General to immediately report to Congress any findings concluding that a motion to dismiss was brought at the President’s direction. Congressman Goldman remains committed to protecting American democracy from those who wish to undermine and destroy it. Upon becoming a member of Congress, Congressman Goldman was chosen to sit on the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, where he serves as a bulwark against Republican overreach and politicized investigations designed to undermine President Biden and Democrats. As his first bill in Congress, Goldman introduced the ‘Early Voting Act,’ which would require at least a 14-day window of in-person early voting for federal elections across the country. The bill would also require that election officials maximize polling place accessibility and would take steps to address unacceptably long wait-times for voters in line to cast their ballots and for election results by mandating that election officials start processing and scanning ballots at least 14 days prior to Election Day. In February 2024, the Congressman cosponsored the ‘Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act’ to protect citizens the from intimidation and mass mobilizations of paramilitary groups. This legislation would federally prohibit those in private paramilitary organizations from conducting activity with firearms. Congressman Dan Goldman is a member of the House Task Force for Strengthening Democracy and served as Lead Counsel in the first impeachment of former President Donald Trump.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-calls-ninth-circuit-reject-idahos-draconian-abortion,"Congressman Dan Goldman Calls on Ninth Circuit to Reject Idaho’s Draconian Abortion Ban, Protect Emergency Medical Care",2024-10-29,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Idaho Abortion Ban Would Criminalize Doctors Providing Federally Mandated Emergency Medical Care, Putting Lives of Women at Risk Goldman Signs Amicus Brief Urging Ninth Circuit to Protect Abortion Care Under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) Read the Amicus Brief Here Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate President Pro Tempore Patty Murray (D-WA), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05), and 254 Democratic members of Congress in submitting an amicus brief to the Ninth Circuit Court in Moyle v. United States and Idaho v. United States, two consolidated cases concerning the ‘Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).’ EMTALA is a federal law that requires hospitals that receive Medicare funding to provide necessary “stabilizing treatment” to patients experiencing medical emergencies, which can include abortion care. After the Dobbs decision in 2022, a draconian anti-abortion law in Idaho went into effect that makes it a felony for a doctor to terminate a patient’s pregnancy unless it is “necessary” to prevent the patient’s death. The United States sued the State of Idaho, arguing that the state’s law is preempted by EMTALA in those circumstances in which abortion may not be necessary to prevent imminent death, but still constitutes the necessary stabilizing treatment fora patient’s emergency medical condition. The district court agreed and the decision was challenged up to the Supreme Court level. “In this case, respecting the supremacy of federal law is about more than just protecting our system of government; it is about protecting people’s lives,” the Members wrote. “If this Court allows Idaho’s near-total abortion ban to supersede federal law, pregnant patients in Idaho will continue to be denied appropriate medical treatment, placing them at heightened risk for medical complications and severe adverse health outcomes.” This amicus brief follows an April 2024 amicus brief calling on the Supreme Court to reject Idaho’s draconian ban. The Supreme Court ultimately dismissed the case, sending it back down to the Ninth Circuit. In their brief in support of the Biden Administration, the lawmakers ask the Ninth Circuit to uphold the district court’s ruling. They argue the congressional intent, text, and history of EMTALA make clear that covered hospitals must provide abortion care when it is the necessary stabilizing treatment for a patient’s emergency medical condition, and that EMTALA preempts Idaho’s abortion ban in emergency situations that present a serious threat to a patient’s health. There have already been numerous reports of OB/GYNs leaving Idaho since the state’s abortion ban went into effect—Idaho has since lost fifty-five percent of its maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and three rural hospitals have shut down maternity services altogether. “These are not hypothetical scenarios. Because Idaho’s abortion ban contains no clear exceptions for the “emergency medical conditions” covered by EMTALA, it forces physicians to wait until their patients are on the verge of death before providing abortion care,” the Members continued. “The result in other states with similar laws has been significant maternal morbidity.” The lawmakers conclude by asking the Ninth Circuit to affirm the district court’s decision that EMTALA requires Medicare-participating hospitals to provide abortion care when it is necessary as emergency medical treatment. Congressman Dan Goldman is committed to protecting abortion access across the country. In April 2024, Congressman Goldman introduced the 'Abortion Care Awareness Act,' which would increase access to medically accurate information about abortion, specifically medication abortion. This legislation would ensure people have access to accurate information about where and how to obtain abortion services across the country, how to avoid anti-abortion centers intended to deceive patients, and how to identify misinformation about abortion care. Additionally, Congressman Goldman hosted a virtual roundtable with representatives from New York State, New York City, and leading reproductive freedom organizations to discuss options for women seeking reproductive health care, New York’s status as a safe haven for abortion care and services, and how New York can continue to lead nationally in protecting reproductive freedoms. In March of 2023, the Congressman cosponsored the ‘Women’s Health Protection Act,’ which establishes a federal right for healthcare professionals to provide abortion care and the right for their patients to receive care, free from bans and medically unnecessary restrictions that single out abortion care. The ‘Women’s Health Protection Act’ codifies and expands upon the rights established in Roe v. Wade. Congressman Goldman is a member of the Pro-Choice Caucus. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-awards-federal-funding-south-asian-council-social-services,MENG AWARDS FEDERAL FUNDING TO SOUTH ASIAN COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL SERVICES IN FLUSHING,2024-10-29,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,NY,Grace Meng,M001188,meng.house.gov,meng,https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), New York’s senior member of the House Appropriations Committee – which funds the federal government's programs and activities – announced today that she awarded $850,000 to the South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS) in Flushing, New York. Founded in 2000, SACSS works to empower and integrate underserved South Asians and other immigrants into the economic and civic life of New York. It seeks to accomplish this goal by offering many types of crucial assistance such as healthcare and public benefits access, job training, English classes, youth leadership, senior citizen support, civic engagement, a legal clinic, food pantry and much more. The money that Meng secured will help the organization purchase an additional building that will allow it to expand its programs and services. This new building will be located at its headquarters at 143-02 45th Avenue. “SACSS does tremendous work in lifting up and empowering the South Asian community, especially new immigrants, and this money will help its team do an even better job in providing resources to those who need them,” said Congresswoman Meng. “I’m proud to continue bringing back critical funding to Queens, and I am excited to obtain this money that will benefit SACSS for many years to come.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-awards-federal-funding-st-francis-preparatory-school-fresh-meadows,MENG AWARDS FEDERAL FUNDING TO ST. FRANCIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL IN FRESH MEADOWS,2024-10-29,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,NY,Grace Meng,M001188,meng.house.gov,meng,https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), New York’s senior member of the House Appropriations Committee – which funds the federal government's programs and activities – announced today that she awarded $150,000 to St. Francis Preparatory School in Fresh Meadows. The funds will allow the school to make additional security improvements to help ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff. The money is allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program which is designed to pay for safety measures that help guard against threats and attacks. “Safety must always be a top priority in our communities, especially at our local schools, and this grant will go a long way towards keeping everybody at St. Francis Preparatory School more secure,” said Congresswoman Meng. “The Nonprofit Security Grant Program is a key initiative to enhance safety, and in Congress, I’m proud to have helped increase funding for it over the years so that this crucial money can make its way to schools and nonprofits in our borough. I look forward to these funds benefiting St. Francis Prep for years to come.” “This grant will have a profound impact on our school’s ability to maintain a safe learning environment, providing our students, staff, teachers and families with peace of mind,” said St. Francis Preparatory Principal Patrick McLaughlin. “With these resources, we are better equipped to implement new safety protocols and security measures that prioritize the protection and comfort of our school community. I thank Congresswoman Meng for her commitment to our school and for recognizing the importance of secure educational spaces. We look forward to continuing our partnership with her to foster a positive and safe environment for all of our SFP students.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-schumer-announce-port-authority-of-ny-nj-to-receive-over-347-million-from-program-gillibrand-helped-create-including-344-million-to-deploy-zero-emission-equipment-and-upgrade-green-ener/,"Gillibrand, Schumer Announce Port Authority Of NY/NJ To Receive Over $347 Million From Program Gillibrand Helped Create, Including $344 Million To Deploy Zero-Emission Equipment And Upgrade Green Energy Infrastructure",2024-10-29,2024,2024-10,Democrat,Senate,NY,Kirsten E. Gillibrand,G000555,www.gillibrand.senate.gov,gillibrand,https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) to receive an anticipated $344,138,135 through EPA’s Clean Ports Program for its proposed project, Catalyzing Change: Zero-Emissions NY-NJ Port Projects for a Greener Future. This project will support the installation of zero-emission equipment and promote good-paying and union jobs at the Port of New York and New Jersey. The grant is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, the most substantial climate change and clean energy legislation in history. Senator Gillibrand was an original cosponsor and champion of the standalone legislation (the Climate Smart Ports Act) to create the Clean Ports Program, and she helped secure its enactment as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. According to the EPA, PANYNJ’s proposed project “includes the deployment of electric cargo handling equipment and drayage trucks with supporting charging infrastructure, including through a ZE Equipment for Ports (ZEEP) Voucher Incentive Program and Green Drayage Accelerator (GDA) program. PANYNJ commits to reducing the number of polluting vehicles at the port by scrapping a portion of the existing fleet. The project also includes the installation of vessel shore power infrastructure. As part of this project, PANYNJ will implement a comprehensive community engagement plan and train workers to operate and maintain new equipment and infrastructure.” In addition to the over $344 million grant for the zero-emission technology deployment project, EPA selected PANYNJ to receive $3,000,000 to support a proposed climate and air quality project, which is also through EPA’s Clean Ports Program. “I fought hard to secure $3 billion via the Inflation Reduction Act for the EPA to fund a new program for zero-emission port equipment and to modernize infrastructure as well as climate and air quality planning at ports across the country,” said Senator Schumer. “I’m proud to announce more than $344 million—the second largest award in the country—for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to deploy zero-emission equipment, install charging equipment, and train workers for new green jobs. This substantial federal investment will help transform Port Liberty NY on Staten Island by replacing harmful diesel-powered equipment with zero-emission electric infrastructure.” “This over $347 million investment in the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will lay the foundation for a stronger, more sustainable future,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This funding will promote the use of zero-emission equipment and clean power, as well as train workers for the green energy jobs of the future. I am proud to have helped secure the creation of the transformative Clean Ports Program in the Inflation Reduction Act and am thrilled about today’s historic investment. Not only are we improving air quality and combating climate change, but we’re creating good-paying jobs and putting New York and the United States in position to lead in global clean energy.” The selection of the PANYNJ projects was announced as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda, which today announced nearly $3 billion of investments in Clean Ports. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:55:29Z