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://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-announces-maddie-anderson-serve-communications-director,Stefanik Announces Maddie Anderson to Serve as Communications Director,2018-12-31,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) announced that Maddie Anderson will serve as Communications Director and media contact for the 116th Congress beginning on January 3rd, 2019. ""I am excited to announce that Maddie Anderson will be joining my team as Communications Director, said Congresswoman Stefanik. Maddie's myriad of experience in the political arena will bring a unique perspective to our office. Her work ethic and expertise will be pivotal in communicating the results our office is delivering for the 21st District."" Maddie Anderson is from Annapolis, Maryland. Most recently, she served as the Southeast and Midwest Regional Press Secretary for the National Republican Congressional Committee. Prior to the NRCC, she served as Congressman Brian Mast's (FL-18) Communications Director for his 2016 campaign. Maddie Anderson also worked on Carlos Beruff's (R-FL) 2016 Senate race, and for Governor Bobby Jindal's (R-LA) presidential campaign in Iowa in 2015. I'm thrilled to be joining Congresswoman Stefanik's office in the New Year, said Ms. Maddie Anderson. Congresswoman Stefanik's work ethic is unmatched, and I look forward to helping her bring meaningful, bipartisan results to New York's 21st District. I am eager to get to work. Ms. Anderson will be replacing Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director, Tom Flanagin, who has accepted a position in the private sector. I thank Tom for his four years of tireless work on behalf of our district, said Congresswoman Stefanik. Tom is a tremendous talent, and my office has greatly benefited from his creativity, drive and counsel. I know he will continue to do great things in his next position. Maddie Anderson begins on January 3rd, 2019. In the meantime, please include stefanik.press@mail.house.gov and tom.flanagin@mail.house.gov on any press inquiries. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/collins-bill-renaming-post-office-in-honor-of-staff-sergeant-alexandria,Collins Bill Renaming Post Office In Honor Of Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Becomes Law,2018-12-28,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC Today legislation sponsored by Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) to rename the U.S. Post Office in Dansville, New York after Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow officially became law. SSgt Gleason-Morrow was a Dansville native who was killed in the line of duty March 22, 2017 while serving in Jordan. I am honored that President Trump signed this piece of legislation honoring Staff Sergeant Gleason-Morrow,said Congressman Collins.Staff Sergeant Gleason-Morrow was a true American hero that represented the very best of the Dansville community. Renaming this post office after her stands as a lasting tribute to her bravery, heroism and sacrifice for our country. SSgt. Gleason-Morrow enlisted into the United States Air Force after graduating from Dansville Senior High School. She attended the Air Force's Aircraft Armament Technical School after basic training, and was assigned to the 366th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. SSgt. Gleason-Morrow was deployed to Jordan during the Operation Inherent Resolve, and died from non-combat related injuries while performing maintenance duties on a fighter aircraft. Alexandria Mae Gleason-Morrow was a great American that loved her country and put her life on the line to defend us all,said StephanieGleason, mother of SSgt Gleason-Morrow.She was a top notch airwoman that gave her all, and never accepted anything but perfection. She taught those around her to become the best person they could possibly be. Alex was the best daughter, granddaughter, sister, mother, wife and friend to us all. Gleason added:To say I feel a little overwhelmed is an understatement. To know that so many people still remember Alex and care about our family is heartwarming. All I can say is thank you this honor has truly made our Christmas and New Year brighter. SSgt Gleason was posthumously honored by her comrades when she was named the first Senior Airman team chief for the 389th Thunderbolts Aircraft Unit, a subdivision of the 366th Squadron. SSgt Gleason-Morrow is survived by her mother, Stephanie Gleason, four siblings, two beautiful daughters, and her husband. The Collins legislation renames the U.S. postal facility located at116 Main Street in Dansville, the Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Post Office.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://peteking.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/congressman-king-time-for-us-to-recognize-israeli-sovereignty-over-golan,Congressman King: Time for U.S. to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights,2018-12-28,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Peter King,K000210,peteking.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Pete King Statement: ""To reaffirm our commitment to Israel and opposition to Iran expansion & aggression, it is time for the United States to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights. Essential to Israeli security, regional stability and U.S. national interest.""",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-visits-troops-middle-east-4th-straight-christmas,Rep. Zeldin Visits Troops in Middle East for 4th Straight Christmas,2018-12-26,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Zeldin delivered chocolate chip cookies from Tate's Bake Shop; based in New York's First Congressional District, to deployed constituents from Orient, Riverhead and elsewhere. MIDDLE EAST - Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) spent Christmas again in the Middle East visiting U.S. troops deployed in the CENTCOM Area of Operations and participating in several high level diplomatic and military meetings in addition to several other troop engagements, including serving lunch and dinner to the troops at three separate bases. Every Christmas since coming to Congress, Congressman Zeldin has led a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) of Members of Congress to the Middle East. This year, he is joined by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R, PA-1), Rep. Filemon Vela (D, TX-34) and Rep. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS). Spending Christmas away from their families isn't easy, and for many of our servicemen and women this isn't the first holiday season away from home, said Congressman Zeldin. It is an honor to be able to personally thank them for their service, let them know how much they are appreciated and how many Americans are thinking of them, praying for them and immensely grateful for their service.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-sends-christmas-greetings-while-visiting-us-troops-middle,Rep. Zeldin Sends Christmas Greetings While Visiting US Troops in the Middle East,2018-12-25,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"Photos from Congressman Zeldin's previous CODELs he led to Iraq and Afghanistan. MIDDLE EAST - Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) is spending Christmas today in the Middle East visiting U.S. troops deployed in the CENTCOM Area of Operations. Every Christmas since coming to Congress, Congressman Zeldin has led a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) of Members of Congress to the Middle East. This year, he is joined by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R, PA-1), Rep. Filemon Vela (D, TX-34) and Rep. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS). Merry Christmas from the Middle East! It's been an honor to visit our troops deployed here every Christmas since coming to Congress; a tradition continuing again today, said Congressman Zeldin. I'm so grateful of these men and women who defend our freedoms and sacrifice so much. From my family to yours, have a blessed and safe holiday.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://peteking.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/brentwood-post-office-renamed-in-honor-of-army-specialist-jose-ruiz,Brentwood Post Office Renamed In Honor of Army Specialist Jose Ruiz,2018-12-24,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Peter King,K000210,peteking.house.gov,,,legacy,"President Trump recently signed legislation which Congressman Pete King introduced renaming the Brentwood Post Office in honor of Army Specialist Jose Ruiz of Brentwood. SPC Jose Ruiz was killed serving in Iraq on August 15, 2005. Congressman King introduced this resolution to honor SPC Ruiz's memory & sacrifice.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/despite-partial-gov-t-shutdown-members-congress-still-get-paid-rep,"Despite Partial Govt Shutdown, Members of Congress Still Get Paid, Rep. Zeldin Instructs House to Withhold His Pay Until Govt Fully Reopens",2018-12-22,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Arial; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000; min-height: 14.0px} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {text-decoration: underline ; font-kerning: none; color: #1255cc; -webkit-text-stroke: 0px #1255cc} WASHINGTON - Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) sent a letter to Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives Phil Kiko directing him to withhold his pay until the federal government is fully funded. Despite a lapse in appropriations and the current partial government shutdown, Members of Congress still receive a salary. It's crazy to me that Members of Congress get paid while other federal employees do not, Rep. Zeldin said. I instructed the House Chief Administrative Officer to withhold my pay until this partial government shutdown ends. View a signed PDF of the letter here.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://katko.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-katko-announces-headstart-grant-award-wayne-county-action-program,Rep. Katko Announces HeadStart Grant Award For Wayne County Action Program,2018-12-21,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,John Katko,K000386,katko.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $3,737,495 grant to the Wayne County Action Program for Head Start projects. The Wayne County Action Program plays a key role in providing necessary resources to help underserved communities reach their full potential. This organization has long partnered with Head Start/Early Head Start, a federal program that prioritizes the health of children and gives parents the means to educate their children from an early age, said Rep. Katko. I am a strong supporter of both the Wayne Country Action Program and the Head Start/Early Head Start Program as I firmly believe they make a significant difference in the lives of countless families throughout Wayne County and all of Central New York. I fought to preserve these funding opportunities in the Department of Health and Human Services funding bill when it came before Congress, and I am pleased our community will continue to receive the benefits. The Wayne County Action Program is dedicated to supporting Wayne County programs and frequently collaborates with health and human service agencies to assist communities in need. Head Start/Early Head Start programs assist young children from low-income families with early education development, ensuring they are prepared for elementary school.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://katko.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-katko-statement-avoiding-government-shutdown,Rep. Katko Statement On Avoiding A Government Shutdown,2018-12-21,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,John Katko,K000386,katko.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24)released the following statement regarding last night's vote to fund the federal government: I have always believed that government shutdowns are costly, unnecessary and demonstrate a failure to seek bipartisan compromise. I have not, and will never, vote to support a shutdown. Last night, I voted in support of a measure before the House to fund the government and provide border security funding and natural disaster aid. There are no clean hands in the negotiations that have taken place over the past several days. This has been handled poorly by both sides. While I strongly believe we must secure our border and implement permanent, comprehensive immigration reform, Congress has had plenty of opportunity to act on this issue and failed to do so. Earlier this year, I helped negotiate a compromise bill that would have both secured our border and provided legal status for DACA recipients. However, this measure did not advance in the House. Now, Congress has again kicked the can down the road and members from both parties are at a standstill. This is not an effective or productive way to govern. As we await action in the Senate today, I remain willing to work with both sides to build consensus and keep the government open.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1651,PROBLEM SOLVERS CAUCUS APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM,2018-12-21,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus applauded the passage of the FIRST Step Act, which now heads to the President Trump's desk to be signed into law. The bipartisan criminal justice reform legislation, which passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support, will strengthen our communities, improve the lives of thousands and save taxpayers money. Earlier this year, the Problem Solvers Caucus met with Administration officials, Congressional leaders and advocacy organizations, and decided tosupport this bipartisan legislation. Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Tom Reed (NY-23) said, When Members of Congress reach across the aisle and work together the American people win. The current prison system is not fair for those released or the neighborhoods they return to. We are proud to overhaul the federal sentencing system to lower mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes excluding dangerous heroin and fentanyl, expand job training and boost early-release opportunities. Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) said, ""This is the kind of common sense and bipartisan legislating that America wants to see. Everyone agrees we should be keeping people from leaving prison only to go right back, costing taxpayers a fortune. It is time we invest in preventing a revolving prison door. We should prevent massive disparities in our sentencing guidelines for nonviolent offenders. Knowing this, months ago, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries approached me and said, 'I think this is an issue the Problem Solvers Caucus should take up,' and he told Jared Kushner the same thing. That's why Jared and Van Jones made the Problem Solvers Caucus one of their first stops in the House back in April, because we are able to offer a group tailor-made to constructive engagement and action on issues that just make sense. I commend Members of both parties for their important work on this critical issue. Congressman John Faso (NY-19) said, The First STEP Act is a historic bipartisan reform that will increase community safety, reduce recidivism, and make federal sentencing laws more fair. All of this will be accomplished while ensuring violent criminals and drug traffickers serve their time. I'm proud of the diverse coalition that brought this legislation together and it's widely bipartisan enactment. Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) said, We are long overdue to reform our criminal justice system and this legislation is an important first step. It's overwhelming bipartisan passage shows what is possible when Members of Congress put aside party differences and are willing to compromise for the greater good. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) said, I'm proud to cast my vote in support of the FIRST STEP Act with my fellow Problem Solvers Caucus members. As a former FBI agent, I understand criminal justice reform is critically important to reducing crime and recidivism. This bipartisan measure demonstrates our investment and confidence in our fellow Americans. While there is still more work to accomplish, this vote marks a generational shift towards a criminal justice system that establishes a more practical, efficient rehabilitative framework to keep communities safe. I appreciate the tireless work of bipartisan advocates, my colleagues, and members of the Administration who made today's positive outcome a reality. Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) said, I'm incredibly proud of the work the Problem Solvers Caucus did to pull together both parties to generate momentum for passage of this bill. The support for the criminal justice reform bill exemplifies the change we can facilitate when we focus on bipartisan solutions to our toughest challenges. Congressman Fred Upton (MI-6) said, This bipartisan bill marks the first significant improvements to the federal criminal justice system in decades. As I've heard from my local leaders, this effort will protect public safety while also helping inmates earn a second chance at life. We are taking a very positive step today by cutting recidivism, encouraging job training, education, mental health, and substance abuse treatments for those incarcerated, and making our criminal justice system fairer. The Problem Solvers Caucus is a bipartisan group in Congress comprised of 48 members equally divided between Democrats and Republicans who are committed to forging bipartisan cooperation on key issues. It is Co-Chaired by Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY).",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-calls-senate-pass-blue-water-navy-vietnam-veterans-act-end,Rep. Zeldin Calls on Senate to Pass the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act Before the End of this Congress,2018-12-21,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON - On Thursday, December 20, 2018, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) joined House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Phil Roe (R, TN-1), Ranking Member Mark Takano (D, CA-41), Vice Chairman Gus Bilirakis (R, FL-12), Representatives Mike Bost (R, IL-12), Julia Brownley (D, CA-26), Jack Bergman (R, MI-1), Scott Peters (D, CA 52), Amata Coleman Radewagon (R, American Samoa), David Valadao (R, CA-41), members of the American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America, Military Veterans Advocacy Group, Fleet Reserve Association, Paralyzed Veterans of America and Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America to call on the Senate to pass the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018 (H.R. 299) that passed the House on June 25, 2018. This legislation expands treatment coverage for those affected by Agent Orange from not only those who served on the ground, as federal law currently stands, but to those service members who were affected while serving at sea. These brave service members have put their lives on the line for our great nation, and they have earned nothing less than the highest quality care, said Congressman Zeldin. Furthermore, this legislation includes my bill, the Flexible VA Loan Guarantee Act, H.R. 299, which expands veterans' opportunity for homeownership, by eliminating the loan limit the VA can guarantee. This is especially critical in districts like mine on Long Island where the median home price is higher. Our nation's veterans are the reason we have the opportunity to live in the greatest country in the world, and it would be disgraceful for the Senate to not pass this bipartisan bill immediately. It really should have been done already. The Flexible VA Loan Guarantee Act would eliminate the loan limit or maximum guarantee amount of a loan that the Veterans Affairs Administration (VA) can guarantee for a veteran, providing the VA with the flexibility to determine the appropriate limit for individual veterans loans and expand access to homeownership in areas like Long Island where real estate values are higher.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/farm-bill-signed-law-wins-north-country-farmers,Farm Bill Signed into Law with Wins for North Country Farmers,2018-12-20,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump signed the Farm Bill into law: I thank President Trump and all of my colleagues who worked tirelessly to deliver this important legislation for our North Country farmers, said Congresswoman Stefanik. Getting the Farm Bill across the finish line was my top priority for the end of this year, and I am pleased that this law will deliver important wins for our district. This law includes reforms to help our dairy farmers, increases access to rural broadband, improves conservation and environmental stewardship, and provides resources to combat the heroin and opioid epidemic affecting many families in our region. I will continue to work on behalf of our North Country farmers in Congress. Click here to read more about the wins for our district in the Farm Bill. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-votes-better-secure-border-provide-disaster-relief-and-avoid,"Rep. Zeldin Votes to Better Secure Border, Provide Disaster Relief and Avoid Govt Shutdown",2018-12-20,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2019 (House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 695), which includes $5.7 billion for physical border barriers, $7.8 billion in disaster relief and funds the remaining portions of the government until February 8, 2019: It should be a bipartisan success to secure our nation's borders, aid Americans affected by natural disasters and provide certainty and consistency in funding our federal government. It's time to truly negotiate and compromise for the greater good. The election is over. I urge the Senate to follow suit, avoid a government shutdown and do what's right for the Americans they're sworn to represent. With a Republican President, Republican controlled Senate, and Republican controlled House that will be Democrat controlled in January, the idea of the only acceptable solution being 100% of what Democrats are demanding is just not the right answer. Negotiate and compromise.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-chris-collins-announces-777943-in-federal-transit,"Congressman Chris Collins Announces $777,943 in Federal Transit Administration Grant Funding For Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority",2018-12-19,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"WILLIAMSVILLE, NY Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $777,943 in federal funding for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA). The grant was awarded through the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Transit-Oriented Development Pilot Planning Program, which is designed to support the comprehensive planning associated with new fixed guideway and core capacity improvement projects. The NFTA will use this $777,943 federal grant to zone for mix-used development along the Amherst-Buffalo Corridor Light Rail Extension project, which is a proposed extension of the area's light rail system. The planning effort also includes steps to establish a Transit-Oriented Development Fund, and implement value capture mechanisms. ""This grant will help make efficient transportation more accessible to members of the Western New York community,"" said Congressman Chris Collins. ""The NFTA's proposed Light Rail Extension project will jumpstart economic development in Amherst, Buffalo and Tonawanda, increase daily ridership, and may potentially increase property values by $310 million. The project will make a direct and positive impact on our region, and I'm glad I could help the NFTA secure this critical FTA funding."" The NFTA's Light Rail Extension Project is currently in its planning stages. Construction on the project is not expected to begin until late 2024 or early 2025.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1647,Reed Salutes Veteran During Hospice Visit,2018-12-19,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Today, Rep. Tom Reed stopped by the Corning Center for Rehabilitation and CareFirst NY to visit with Barbara, a hospice patient and veteran, and presented her an award from the We Honor Veterans program by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and CareFirst NY. When my mother became sick, there was nothing I wouldn't have done to cure her, but she taught me that what truly mattered to her was comfort and time spent with her family, Tom said. This is why I am a strong advocate for hospice and palliative care as I go about my work in Washington and a hospice volunteer in my personal time. We would like to thank Corning Center for Rehabilitation and CareFirst NY for giving us the opportunity to stop by and thank the care providers and speak with Barbara, a true American patriot, who deserves the best care she could possibly receive. It was a privilege to present her with this award and honor her for her service to our country, Tom concluded. ""In 1967, a courageous young woman approached her high school teacher and said, 'I want to go fight for our freedom,'"" Mary Mosteller, Director of Development and Public Relations for CareFirst said. ""Within weeks, Barbara had arrived at Parris Island, where she trained to become a US Marine. As Barbara comes to terms with her mortality, it was important to her to acknowledge her sacrifice for our Country. Celebrating life is a core value of CareFirst, and our team rallied to recruit Retired Marine Corps Major Daniel Kane, wearing his dress blue uniform, to accompany the Congressman and CareFirst in honoring Barbara's accomplishments. ""As family, friends, and the staff of Corning Center gathered in the dining room for the ceremony, Barbara shed tears as she exclaimed, You made my day! Moments like this exemplify the CareFirst mission and what hospice is all about, Mosteller concluded. The hospice and palliative care community is fortunate to have a champion like Tom Reed, said NHPCO President and CEO Edo Banach, JD. We thank him for the time he gave today, visiting Barbara, an American hero and hospice patient, and for the time he is given to the many hospice patients he has visited as a hospice volunteer. Banach continued, In a time when health care is changing day to day, it is vital for us to have support in Washington to ensure that we protect the valuable care that is hospice. Congressman Reed has been a strong supporter of our community and we will continue to work closely with him to ensure that more Americans like Barbara, have access to hospice care. Tom lead the charge to pass the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This bill improves workforce training, education and awareness and enhanced research in the hospice and palliative care industry and passed in the House in July 2018. As a collaborative effort, We Honor Veterans is a national program with the NHPCO and Department of Veteran Affairs as they strive to increase access tocare for and honor those who have served when they reach the end of life.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1648,Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Stand Against Government Shutdown,2018-12-19,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Stand Against Government Shutdown f t # e Washington, D.C., December 19, 2018 Today, Congressmen Tom Reed (NY-23) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, released the following statement: With just days before the government shuts down, we urge leaders on both sides of the aisle to work together, in good faith, and find a solution to keep the government open. Americans expect and deserve much more than more gridlock and more shutdowns. f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-speaks-america-s-vetdogs-welcome-home-sully-event-smithtown,Rep. Zeldin Speaks at Americas VetDogs Welcome Home Sully Event in Smithtown,2018-12-19,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"SMITHTOWN, NY - On Wednesday, December 19, 2018, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) joined Sully H.W. Bush, America's VetDogs President and CEO John Miller, Service Dog Program Manager Valerie Cramer, U.S. Army Veteran Tyler McGibbon, who currently works with an America's VetDogs Service Animal, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick, Smithtown Town Clerk Vincent Puleo, and other staff members from America's VetDogs at the Welcome Home Sully Event in Smithtown. America's VetDogs provides veterans and first-responders with service and guide animals to assist them in their daily tasks at no cost to the veterans and first-responders. Watch Rep. Zeldin's remarks here.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1645,Problem Solvers Statement on Criminal Justice Reform Passing Senate,2018-12-18,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Problem Solvers Statement on Criminal Justice Reform Passing Senate f t # e Washington, D.C., December 18, 2018 Today, Congressmen Tom Reed (NY-23) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, released the following statement: The Problem Solvers Caucus was proud to put our full weight behind the FIRST Step Act more than six months ago. This bill betters our communities, improves the lives of thousands and saves taxpayers money. Congress must continue to craft and pass more bipartisan legislation like the FIRST Step Act. f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/caring-long-islanders-disabilities,Caring for Long Islanders With Disabilities,2018-12-17,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"Individuals with disabilities deserve full and equal protection under the law, and one of the reasons why our country is the greatest in the world is our recognition of the need to care for our most vulnerable citizens. Self-sufficiency and independence are values we all cherish as Americans, and that begins with ensuring individuals with disabilities and their families are able to receive the care they need, in a safe and reliable environment, and that they have the tailored tools and resources they need, such as customizable wheelchairs, at a reasonable price. That's why it was so alarming to learn that in the State of New York, physical abuse of the disabled has been ignored and swept under the rug due to the lack of action taken by the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. It is unacceptable that the State of New York continues to receive billions of federal tax dollars to care for these patients while neglecting to investigate suspicious deaths and abuse of patients that happen in their very facilities, and it is clear the state refuses to hold itself accountable. Since its inception in 2013, the Center has neglected its mission and failed to take meaningful steps to address systematic failures, and as such, it is critical the Department of Justice investigate. That's why I was joined by my New York Congressional colleagues, Representatives Peter King, Elise Stefanik and Tom Reed, in calling for a thorough Department of Justice investigation to finally secure justice for individuals with disabilities who have died or were otherwise abused while in state care as a result of criminal misconduct. We cannot allow this to continue. This month, my legislation that protects access to critical equipment for individuals with disabilities passed the House of Representatives. In November of 2014, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a rule stating that accessories used on complex rehabilitative wheelchairs would no longer be a part of the fixed fee schedule and would be subject to competitive bidding pricing, decreasing access to customized wheelchairs and accessories relied on by adults and children with disabilities. This legislation provides a commonsense clarification to ensure those in the Medicare program do not have to go through the difficulty of adjusting to new rules and pricing arbitrarily set by CMS. This will ensure that they have reliable and consistent access to the equipment they need. In August of this year, I had the opportunity to visit Brendan House in Riverhead, a New Beginnings community center aimed at helping Long Islanders with cognitive and physical disabilities. It was an honor to meet Erin Hickey, a Brendan House resident who recently lost both of her legs to a traumatic injury. We must never stop fighting for people like Erin and all others with disabilities. Providing support for those who need it the most has been a principle Americans have stood by for generations, and we must continue to help the many vulnerable men and women who are living with disabilities on Long Island and across the country. Congressman Lee Zeldin represents the First Congressional District of New York in the U.S. House of Representatives.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-demands-swift-re-opening-homeless-shelter-northport-va,Rep. Zeldin Demands Swift Re-Opening of Homeless Shelter at Northport VA Medical Center,2018-12-14,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) issued the following statement reiterating his call for the swift re-opening of the homeless shelter in Building 11 at Northport VA Medical Center - commonly referred to as Beacon House - after it failed to pass fire safety inspection following an extended renovation period: Building 11 has provided a critical service for our local veterans that have fallen into homelessness, providing shelter on the same campus where they have access to the medical assistance and psychological care which treat, what all too often are, the factors that have driven them into homelessness in the first place. Anyone who has followed the Northport VA throughout the years knows that there have been many issues due to staffing shortages, aging infrastructure and so much more that comes with running a huge medical center like Northport, but this cannot be an excuse. The men and women who go to Northport have put their lives on the line for us and we must do better. First and foremost, Building 11 must be reopened as quickly as possible so Long Island's homeless veterans have access to shelter on the same campus where they can utilize the benefits they have earned. While Northport has assured us that all veterans utilizing Building 11 have been provided shelter, they also must ensure that these veterans are able to get to the medical center to receive the care they need. According to Northport VA, Building 11 was closed in January 2018 due to stress on its heating system caused by a prolonged period of below average temperatures. While repairing the heating system, it was determined additional repairs were needed, including electrical and asbestos abatement. Due to the extended period of non-occupancy, Building 11 is no longer grandfathered in under previous building codes and must now meet the updated standards for new construction, which has caused this further delay in re-opening. In an effort to open the building as soon as possible, Northport has conveyed that they are making the needed repairs to bring Building 11 up to code and are preparing the statement of work in an effort to begin the bidding process for qualified housing vendors to operate the on-site homeless shelter program. Congressman Zeldin has called on leadership at the Northport VA to expedite this process as much as permissible to get the homeless shelter reopened immediately.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/collins-lauds-house-passage-of-2018-farm-bill,Collins Lauds House Passage of 2018 Farm Bill,2018-12-12,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) celebrated the passage of H.R 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. H.R. 2 includes critically important dairy policy reforms that will strengthen and grow the Western New York dairy economy that in recent years has faced significant challenges. H.R. 2 provides greater coverage to dairy farmers through the Margin Protection Program (MPP), and will allow farmers to participate in both the livestock and dairy protection programs. Additionally, the program will be rebranded as the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program . ""I am extremely proud to see the 2018 Farm Bill make it to President Trump's desk,""said Collins.For too long, dairy farmers in Western New York have struggled to keep the agricultural industry alive because of inefficienciespast programsand the overall decline in the dairy market. The reforms passed in H.R. 2 will provide a significant boost to farmersright here in Western New Yorkby allowing them to better utilize this program. This legislation will also help strengthen trade enforcement, promote the research and development of specialty crops, ensure funding to help farmers locate new global markets, significantly increase investment in organic research, and offers cost-sharing assistance to help farmers transition into organics. Collins added:The agriculture industry is the backbone of New York's 27th district. Protecting Western New York farmers will always be a priority of mine, and I'm committed to doing what is best to help them succeed. While we still have a lot of work to do to turn this industry around, H.R. 2 is a huge step in the right direction, and I'm pleased to see it pass today. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://faso.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1408,Faso Votes for Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report,2018-12-12,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,John Faso,F000464,faso.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) voted in favor of the Conference Report for H.R. 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, more commonly known as the 2018 Farm Bill, which passed the House by a vote of 369-47. The conference report previously passed the Senate and is on its way to the President's desk to be signed into law. H.R. 2 has gained support from the New York Farm Bureau, the American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Milk Producers Federation, the Organic Trade Association, and the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, among others. Since first elected, Congressman Faso has fought for the thousands of hardworking farmers in NY-19 on the House Agriculture Committee. This conference report is the culmination of those efforts. It is the direct result of working alongside Upstate agriculture officials to develop commonsense policies that support the Upstate agricultural economy, which has been impacted by the multi-year collapse in farm income. Since joining the Agriculture Committee in January 2017, it has been a priority to construct a Farm Bill that helps reverse the troubling economic headwinds farmers have faced the past five years, said Faso. This bill is the results of thousands of hours of farm visits, discussions with producers, and negotiations amongst members of the Committee and the Senate. I am proud of the bill we've produced and the bipartisan manner in which we came to this agreement. The bill includes changes to help Upstate dairy farmers, improves the nutrition title to put people on a path toward self-sufficiency, and strengthens incentives and protections for important Upstate agriculture industries such as specialty crops and organics. As the only New York Republican on the House Agriculture Committee, Congressman Faso had a leading role in developing and authoring this all-encompassing legislative package. This bill will guide the nation's agriculture and nutrition policies for the next five years and will support family farmers, reward environmental conservation practices, provide essential nutrition services to families, and improve the quality of life in rural areas. Representative Faso developed a list of priorities through consultation with his Agriculture Advisory Committee that were eventually included in the final Farm Bill. A full breakdown of those priorities is available on a fact sheet here: https://faso.house.gov/uploadedfiles/2018_farm_bill_detailed_summary.pdf.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://katko.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/updated-farm-bill-protects-snap-benefits-passes-house-katko-support,"Updated Farm Bill Protects SNAP Benefits, Passes House with Katko Support",2018-12-12,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,John Katko,K000386,katko.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, with the support ofU.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Conference Report to H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act. While Rep. Katkobroke with his party and voted against earlier versions of the Farm Bill, he supported the measure before the House today because updated provisions in the bill protect the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Nearly 18% of all households in NY-24 are dependent on SNAP benefits. I was proud to support the updated Farm Bill before the House today, which protects SNAP and supports our region's vast agriculture economy. This updated measure will ensure the thousands of families in our community working to raise themselves out of poverty have the support that they need,said Rep. Katko.In addition, this bill contains several wins for our region's dairy and apple farmers. Importantly, it incentivizes our local farmers to protect our region's water sources as we work to combat Harmful Algal Blooms and other invasive species threatening our water supply. Kathleen Stress, Executive Director of the Food Bank of Central New York said,""The Farm Bill, which passed both the Senate and House this week, protects the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the critical program that ensures thousands of people in Central and Northern New York, who struggle against hunger, can afford to put food in their refrigerators and on their tables. The Food Bank of Central New York applauds the hard and committed work of key members from New York, on both sides of the aisle, who prioritized the needs of those at risk of hunger in our community including Congressman Katko, who worked closely with us to champion the program."" In addition to his work to protect SNAP benefits, Rep. Katko advocated for several other priority areas for local farmers. As a result of Rep. Katko's advocacy, the final Farm Bill: Provides Economic Development and Infrastructure Investment Opportunities for Wayne Countyby adding Wayne County to a list of counties in New York State eligible for Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) funding opportunities. Supports Upstate New York Dairy Farmers by Overhauling the Margin Protection Program for Dairy,renamed the Dairy Margin Coverage program, to provide more effective and flexible coverage to dairy farmers. Works to Address Growing Water Quality Issues, such as Harmful Algal Blooms,by incentivizing farmers to employ methods to protect wetlands and water sources. Provides Support for Upstate New York Apple Growersby continuing $2.4 billion in permanent investments in research, pest management and promotions of fruits and vegetables. Preservers and Protects Crop Insurance for Farmersand improves crop insurance access forveterans, beginning farmers, and fruit and vegetable growers. It more than doubles the disaster assistance coverage options for crops that are not eligible for insurance. Increases Access to Foreign Markets for Farmersby expanding export opportunities and securing an additional nearly $500 million in permanent funding over the next decade to help farmers find new global markets for their goods. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1642,"Reed Passes Farm Bill, Continues Fight to Help Farmers",2018-12-12,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Reed Passes Farm Bill, Continues Fight to Help Farmers f t # e Washington, D.C., December 12, 2018 Today, Rep. Tom Reed voted to send the Farm Bill to the President's desk in order to help small dairy farmers when milk prices are low, legalize the production of hemp and ensure a safety net is available for our friends and neighbors when they fall upon hard times. This farm bill not only supports our hardworking farmers we care about, but also ensures our families are given a fair hand up when they fall upon hard times, Tom said. And as always, we are proud to continue our efforts to ensure increased funding and standards for rural broadband access. Upstate Niagara Cooperative thanked Tom Reed ""for fighting to help dairy farmers weather these challenging times on family farms."" This farm bill: Overhauls our dairy farmer protection program to ensure small dairy producers are prioritized. Legalizes the production of hemp. Provides $350 million in funding for rural broadband access and increases internet speed standards. Authorizes funding for organic farmers and specialty crop research. Improves crop insurance programs. f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-applauds-bombardier-contract,Stefanik Applauds Bombardier Contract,2018-12-12,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) issued the following statement on the news that Bombardier has been awarded a $669 million contract for production in Plattsburgh: This is tremendous news for Bombardier and our Plattsburgh region, and I commend Bombardier for manufacturing top-flight vehicles that continue to help our region prosper, said Congresswoman Stefanik. ""I am pleased to continue to work actively with Bombardier and the entire transportation equipment cluster in our region on mass transportation funding and other matters in Washington. Plattsburgh continues to lead the way as a hub for manufacturing in our region, and I will continue to pursue policies that will help our businesses succeed. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-recognizes-100th-anniversary-adirondack-46ers-house-floor,Stefanik Recognizes 100th Anniversary of Adirondack 46ers on House Floor,2018-12-12,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R, NY-21) recognized the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Adirondack 46ers from the House Floor. To be eligible for membership in the Adirondack 46ers, hikers must climb all 46 peaks of the Adirondack Mountains. In the century since their founding, the Adirondack 46ers have promoted conservation and community outreach in service to the Adirondack Park. Click here for a video of Congresswoman Stefanik's speech; a full transcript can be found below. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Adirondack 46ers an organization in my district whose 10,000+ members have climbed all 46 peaks in the Adirondack Mountains. Since their founding by brothers Bob and George Marshall, the 46ers have been central to promoting environmental stewardship, protecting our natural resources, and encouraging younger generations to enjoy the great outdoors. The Adirondacks are an essential component of our tourism economy. The 46ers have done important work giving back to the mountains they love, making the peaks more accessible. They've also prioritized community outreach and volunteerism. Their all-volunteer trail maintenance program is critical to keeping trails available to hikers from across the world, in turn, protecting our environment. For the past century, young hikers have been mentored and trained by this dedicated group of environmental stewards, and I know that over the next 100 years, many more will be inspired to experience the Adirondack Mountains. Please join me in congratulating the 46ers on this incredible milestone. Thank you, I yield back. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-urges-congress-permanently-fund-911-victim-compensation-fund,Rep. Zeldin Urges Congress to Permanently Fund 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund,2018-12-12,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"Watch Rep. Zeldin's remarks here. WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives, urging Congress to permanently fund the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund and prioritize legislation to do so at the beginning of the next Congress following the Special Master of the fund Rupa Bhattacharyya stating that current funding may be insufficient to compensate all claims. The following are Congressman Zeldin's remarks as prepared for delivery: I rise today on behalf of our 9/11 first responders and their families, urging all Members of Congress to support passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act (H.R. 7062), which would permanently fund the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund and extend its authorization through 2090. Regardless of party affiliation and regardless of which district or state you come from, it is imperative that right out of the gate of the next Congress starting next month that this new legislation is passed and sent to the President immediately to become law. First responders who worked on the pile day and night, aiding in the search, rescue and clean up efforts were breathing in toxic debris and ash that are now known to have caused over 50 different types of cancer. James Zadroga was one of those fearless leaders. He was also the first NYPD officer whose death in 2006 was connected to toxic exposure at the World Trade Center site. The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act was later signed into law in 2011 to help our 9/11 first responders. Five years later, the Zadroga Act was permanently reauthorized and included $4.6 billion for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund over five-years, which was established to provide compensation for the victims of 9/11 and their families. However, we're hearing from the Special Master of the fund that this funding may be insufficient to compensate all claims. Representing a district just over 50 miles from Ground Zero, fighting for the Americans affected on September 11th isn't just my job - it's personal. Whether it's losing a loved one or knowing someone who volunteered on the pile, each and everyone of my constituents - including myself - has been affected. Before Congress passed the permanent reauthorization of the Zadroga Act, I vividly recall so many first responders who had fallen ill were forced to come to our nation's capital and beg for the benefits they rightfully earned. These 9/11 responders live not only in New York, but 433 of the 435 Congressional Districts across this country. This isn't just a New York issue, this isn't a Democratic or Republican Party platform or political football, this is a responsibility we all shoulder as Americans first and foremost - it's the spirit of our nation and it's who we are as a people. These were the very men and women who in the face of evil were willing to put it all on the line to help save their fellow Americans, who ran into the towers as everyone ran out. It is unconscionable that time and again they have been forced to come crawling to Washington, D.C. to plead their case as to why they were worthy of our support. ""It was heartbreaking and sickening, and I hope we have learned our lesson. We must pass this legislation at the beginning of the 116th Congress so these first responders don't have to go through this all again, so they can focus on their health and are not forced to travel to D.C. on their own dime dozens of times for the benefits they have more than earned. This past September 11th, 17 years since the attacks, we came together as we always do to remember those who were taken from us on that day. But this year, marked an especially harrowing occasion. By the end of this year, it's anticipated that more people will have died from 9/11 related illnesses than were killed on 9/11 and over 175 of those deaths occurred just this year. Jimmy Martinez was one of those 175. Diagnosed with bone marrow cancer, he went into remission in 2016, a year after the Zadroga Act's permanent reauthorization. He responded to the 1993 attack on the World Trade Center, again on 9/11 and came to the aid of so many in the aftermath of Super Storm Sandy. This August, he died a 26-year veteran of the FDNY. Just as there were so many who fought for the Zadroga Act that were not here to fight for its reauthorization in 2015, Jimmy is just one of the so many who are unable to continue this fight today. That's why it's up to us - to fight for others like Jimmy, for those who risked so much for us, but need our help. Congress must take action to ensure every family receives the compensation they are entitled to as soon as possible - they have earned nothing less. On that horrific day, in the face of the worst of humanity, these men and women were the best of it. In honor of them and the families who carry on their memory, Congress must do its job and permanently fund the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. In the aftermath of 9/11 we vowed we'd never forget, and I'm going to make sure of it. Congressman Zeldin cosponsors the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act (H.R. 7062), which would permanently fund the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund and extend it's authorization through 2090. In 2015, Congressman Zeldin helped pass the permanent reauthorization of the James Zadroga Act, which included a $3.5 billion permanent extension of the World Trade Center Health Program and a five-year $4.6 billion extension of the Victim Compensation Fund.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://faso.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1406,"Faso, Tonko, Stefanik Introduce Legislation to Close Loophole on NHTSA Limousine Regulations",2018-12-11,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,John Faso,F000464,faso.house.gov,,,legacy,"Current Limousine Provision Allowed Vehicles to Skirt Safety Regulations Washington, D.C. Representatives John Faso (R-NY), Paul Tonko (D-NY), and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) today introduced legislation to close a loophole in current law that allows retrofitted limousines to skirt requirements as re-sold vehicles and to avoid compliance with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations. Currently, vehicles that are purchased and then lengthened to increase capacity are not subject to the same safety regulations as other new vehicles that are offered for sale, such as seatbelt and egress point requirements. In October, a limousine crash in Schoharie County, New York killed a total of twenty people. The crash is currently under both federal and state investigations. NHTSA regulations are in place for a reason, said Congressman Faso. Each time a new vehicle is sold, it must undergo a thorough safety examination. However, if the vehicle is substantively modified to add more seating, it is not subject to the same safety checks. It's vital that vehicles which are significantly modified undergo a strict amount of scrutiny. The recent tragedy in Schoharie County which took the lives of 20 people must move the Congress to close this loophole and enact stricter rules on modified vehicles. While there were certainly other factors surrounding this crash which are the subject to federal and state investigation, as well as a criminal prosecution, making sure modified vehicles are safer is a critical step. We have a duty to the victims of the Schoharie limousine crash to help ensure this deadly outcome cannot be repeated. Holding every vehicle of this kind to the same basic safety standards is not just common sense, it could save lives and restore public confidence in an industry shaken by this painful tragedy. Congressman Paul Tonko ""This commonsense legislation will enhance limo safety and work to prevent tragic accidents like the crash in Schoharie from ever happening again,"" said Congresswoman Stefanik. ""Our community was devastated by the loss of our friends and neighbors in the accident, and it's critical that lawmakers work to strengthen public safety in the wake of tragedy. I urge all of my colleagues to support this bipartisan bill and thank Reps. Faso and Tonko for their leadership on this crucial issue."" Legislative text is available here.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://katko.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-katko-applauds-hud-funding-address-lead-paint-city-syracuse,Rep. Katko Applauds HUD Funding to Address Lead Paint in the City of Syracuse,2018-12-11,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,John Katko,K000386,katko.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Following news this week that the City of Syracuse will receive $3,500,000 in a Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction grant and $600,000 in Healthy Homes Supplemental funding, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) released the below statement: Since coming to Congress, I've prioritized addressing the lead paint public health crisis faced by families and children in the most distressed neighborhoods of our City. I've consistently supported grant applications by the City of Syracuse and Onondaga County to combat lead poisoning, which poses an irreversible threat to young children. Under the leadership of County Executive Ryan McMahon, and former County Executive Joanie Mahoney, Onondaga County has helped fill the void since the City's lead abatement program was disqualified in 2014. With this funding award, the City of Syracuse will be able to build upon these efforts to fully reinstate its program and continue addressing and removing lead-based paint hazards. In Congress, I have fought to fully fund programming to assist in lead abatement and prevention. I will continue to work with the City and Onondaga County to ensure this program remains funded and we're able to continue our work to raise the quality of life for children and families in our community. Background: With the support of Rep. Katko, the City of Syracuse applied for and will be awarded $3,500,000 in Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction grant program funding and $600,000 in Healthy Homes Supplemental funding. With this funding, the City of Syracuse will work to address lead hazards in 230 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The City will also perform healthy homes assessments. The City of Syracuse will work together with the Onondaga County Community Development, the Onondaga County Health Department and other medical and social service providers locally to implement this programming. Through the appropriations process in Washington, Rep. Katko successfully fought for an $85 million increase in funding for HUD's Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, which administers the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program. Additionally, he delivered an $18 million increase in funding for the CDC's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention program to ensure lead poisoning surveillance is conducted in every state. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://katko.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-katko-farm-bill-provides-economic-development-infrastructure,"Rep. Katko: Farm Bill Provides Economic Development, Infrastructure Investment Opportunities for Wayne County",2018-12-11,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,John Katko,K000386,katko.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced that, following his advocacy, Wayne County has been added to a list of counties in New York State eligible for Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) funding opportunities. The designation was included in the text of the bicameral Farm Bill released today. Rep. Katko has consistently advocated for Wayne County's inclusion in the NBRC, an economic development partnership between the federal government and regional state and local governments designed to help reduce economic distress and encourage private-sector job creation throughout designated northern counties of New York, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. In NY-24, Cayuga and Oswego Counties are also eligible to receive NBRC funding. I was proud to advocate to ensure Wayne County received this designation. It is critical that we invest in and strengthen our rural communities in New York, and this designation will ensure that Wayne County is considered for critical infrastructure and economic development funding projects to make our region stronger, said Rep. John Katko. The House is expected to vote on the Farm Bill this week.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-applauds-house-passage-postal-legislation-honor-plattsburgh-war,Stefanik Applauds House Passage of Postal Legislation to Honor Plattsburgh War Hero,2018-12-11,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R, NY-21) released the following statement following House passage of H.R. 6930 legislation she authored to designate the post office at 10 Miller Street in Plattsburgh as the Ross Bouyea Post Office Building. I am thrilled that my House colleagues from districts across the nation supported my legislation to honor North Country war hero Ross Bouyea, said Congresswoman Stefanik. Over the course of his service with the U.S. Army's 83rd Infantry Thunderbolt' Division, Ross Bouyea played a role in some of the most pivotal moments of the Second World War. Mr. Bouyea landed on Omaha Beach following the allied invasion of Normandy and saw 244 total days of combat that stretched across Europe. During this time, Mr. Bouyea fought in the Hurtgen Forest during the Battle of the Bulge and faced some of the harshest conditions that the war had to offer. Mr. Bouyea was also part of the division that liberated the Langenstein sub-camp of the Buchenwald concentration camp in 1945. By the end of the war, Mr. Bouyea's unit had received seven distinguished unit citations and he personally had earned three service medals. Mr. Bouyea's service to his country did not end when he was honorably discharged in 1945, however, as he continued to play a significant role in his community in the later years of his life. In addition to sharing his story with local schools in his hometown of Plattsburgh, New York, Mr. Bouyea worked with North Country Honor Flight to fly his fellow veterans to visit our nation's war memorials in Washington D.C. Ross Bouyea passed away on March 11, 2018, five years after participating in an Honor Flight of his own. I am grateful to my colleagues for supporting this legislation and to the entire New York House delegation for supporting it from the very beginning. I am humbled by the opportunity to honor this North Country hero's life and legacy. Click here to learn more about Ross Bouyea from his friends and family members. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-applauds-north-country-wins-final-farm-bill,Stefanik Applauds North Country Wins in Final Farm Bill,2018-12-11,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) issued the following statement announcing her support for the final conference report for the Farm Bill: Throughout this process I worked hard to ensure our district has a seat at the table, and I am pleased to report that this final bill includes many important wins for our North Country farmers, said Congresswoman Stefanik. Critically for our Dairy Farmers that have been facing a crisis in recent years, this legislation builds upon the wins in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 and creates a new insurance program to replace the failed Margin Protection Program. The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program: Creates new coverage levels for the first five million pounds of production Reduces premiums on catastrophic coverage Eliminates prohibitions of participating in both DMC and the Livestock Gross Margin Program Provides a 25% premium discount for producers who lock in coverage levels for the life of the Farm Bill In recognition of the failed MPP, producers who participated in MPP from 2014-2017 can receive 75% of their premiums in the form of future DMC premium credits or 50% in the form of a reimbursement Stefanik added,Furthermore, as part of the new DMC, language I advocated for will require a comprehensive study on feed costs. Our farmers succeed when markets are open and our nation's trade policies promote exports. This bill includes $200 million per year for Market Access Programs which help create new customers for American products abroad. Rural broadband expansion is essential for the North Country. I was pleased to see this Farm Bill prioritizes grants and loans for projects that will provide minimum download speeds of 10mbps, an improvement for many areas in the North Country. Throughout my time in Congress, I have worked in concert with the Northern Border Regional Commission to provide significant funding to projects across our district, and this final legislation expands the eligible counties list which will ensure that all twelve counties in our district will be eligible for these grant opportunities going forward. Furthermore, as a Member of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, I am pleased this bill delivers $82 million per year to fight the devastating heroin and opioid epidemic through increases in telemedicine. That is in addition to the over $10 billion in funding that I have already supported and passed. Additional prioritization is given for rural development projects that provide substance abuse treatment. I was pleased that my amendment to modernize the competitive forestry, natural resources, and environmental grants program was included. This change will realign the priorities of the grant program to focus on researching the characteristics and ecosystem-wide impact of invasive species while allowing for restoration projects of native forests that have suffered severe levels of mortality caused by invasive species. This final legislation includes important provisions related to conservation; including an additional $275 million in funding per year for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and policy that will refocus the Conservation Stewardship Program toward soil health and mitigating the impact of volatile weather patterns. I thank my colleagues on the conference committee for their work and for including my input in this final bill, and I urge my colleagues to vote in support of this critical legislation for our farmers. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-blasts-justice-center-response-congressional-call-federal,Rep. Zeldin Blasts Justice Center Response to Congressional Call for Federal Investigation,2018-12-11,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) issued the following statement regarding the Justice Center's response to the request yesterday of Representatives Zeldin, Peter King (R, NY-2), Elise Stefanik (R, NY-21) and Tom Reed (R, NY-23), calling on the Department of Justice to investigate the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs: Yesterday, rather than embrace and address the need for improvements and accountability at the Justice Center, Christine Buttigieg, the Director of Public Information for the Justice Center, publicly attacked and sought to discredit the call for an investigation, despite our letter to the Justice Department citing detailed fact based reporting by the New York Times, Newsday, Albany Times Union and others. What Ms. Buttigieg and her colleagues at the Justice Center fail to grasp is that none of this media reporting is shameful', the concerns of victims' families are not shameful', and the desire to hold accountable and fix these problems are not shameful'. What is shameful is thinking a Justice Center charter is about avoiding justice while individuals with disabilities are harmed without adequate protection, due process, or recourse. The Justice Center's visceral reaction to accountability and oversight highlights exactly why a federal investigation is absolutely imperative. The Justice Center's failures have been widely reported, and their arrogant attempt to deny the truth and the cold facts is a poignant reminder that when protecting themselves is in conflict with protecting individuals with disabilities, New Yorkers with disabilities are the ones who will lose out and be harmed and abandoned. From yesterday's press release from Representatives Zeldin, King, Stefanik and Reed: Many allegations related to staff abuses, patient neglect, sexual assaults and even patient deaths have been reported over the last few years, yet the New York State Justice Center, which is authorized to investigate all reports of abuse and neglect, pursue administrative sanctions against staff found responsible for misconduct, and prosecute criminal offenses through its Special Prosecutor/Inspector General sharing jurisdiction with local district attorneys, has consistently failed to perform these responsibilities and continues to operate without any added oversight or scrutiny. Since its inception in 2013, the Center has failed to take meaningful steps to address systematic failures, and as such, it is critical the Department of Justice investigate. Individuals with disabilities deserve full and equal protection under the law. However, in the State of New York, abuses have been ignored and swept under the rug due to the lack of action taken by the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, said Congressman Lee Zeldin. It is unacceptable that the State of New York continues to pocket billions of federal tax dollars to care for these patients while neglecting to investigate suspicious deaths of patients that happen in their very facilities, and it is clear the State of New York refuses to hold itself accountable. It is critical that there is a thorough investigation to finally secure justice for individuals with disabilities who have died in state care as a result of criminal misconduct. President of the Jonathan Carey Foundation Michael Carey said, The NYS Justice Center is ensuring that staggering numbers of sexual assault crimes and deaths of children and adults with disabilities are covered-up internally and never prosecuted. This corrupt agency is not protecting people with special needs, but instead obstructing justice by purposefully keeping most reported crimes from the local police and county district attorneys. Federal authorities must intervene swiftly to stop the criminal cover-ups and to end the wide-scale discrimination in which the disabled are denied their 14th Amendment right to equal protection of laws.' The Justice Center must be stopped, it is directly involved in a massive Medicaid fraud scheme by protecting dangerous facilities that are misappropriating massive amounts of federal tax dollars. The Jirak Family, whose son died in state-care in Suffolk County in 2015 said, The investigation of the NY State Justice Center for the Protection' of People with Special Needs must commence immediately. Our most vulnerable citizens are not receiving the due process they are guaranteed by law, and without immediate action, needless abuse and further deaths will continue. A signed PDF of the letter is available here. Full text of the letter is as follows: U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Office of the Assistant Attorney General, Main Washington, D.C. 20530 We write today regarding the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs' (the Center's) inability to ensure the protection of individuals with special needs. Many allegations relating to staff abuses, patient neglect, sexual assaults and even patient deaths have been reported, yet the Center consistently fails to act in an appropriate manner and continues to operate without any necessary additional oversight or scrutiny. Since its inception in 2013, the Center has failed to take meaningful steps to address systematic failures, and as such, we request the Department of Justice investigate due process violations and other criminal offenses that the Center has not addressed. While the Center claims to have the legal authority to prosecute criminal cases against disabled persons, the Center brings criminal charges against less than 2.5% of total cases of substantiated abuse or neglect of disabled persons and has declined to investigate nearly 1,400 deaths of developmentally disabled individuals residing in state care. Further, it is our understanding that the Center has frequently neglected to report instances of ongoing abuse to law enforcement. Records obtained and published by the New York Times indicate that only 5% of the 13,000 cases of abuse recorded in state-operated facilities for the disabled were referred to law enforcement. In April 2018, a 34 year old male was found dead in his room a day after complaining of having trouble breathing, however no official investigation has been conducted to date past an insufficient internal review conducted by the care facility. Instead of referring the overwhelming majority of cases to law enforcement officials, the Center allowed facilities to conduct internal reviews, which often times included disciplinary actions unbefitting of the allegations. In fact, through information obtained by Freedom of Information Law requests filed, the New York Department of Health (NYDOH) revealed that it never received a case from the Justice Center between June 30, 2013, and April 1, 2016. This failure to report to NYDOH appears to violate the provision within the Center's founding charter which mandates that it forward substantiated reports of abuse and neglect to the Medicaid Inspector General. This practice is troublesome as the Center's encouragement of internal reviews such as this discourages transparency and public reporting of inappropriate and potentially criminal acts. Additionally, the Albany Times Union reported at least 25 registered sex offenders residing in state-run facilities for the developmentally disabled in Suffolk, Washington and Franklin Counties, and these are just 3 counties of New York State. One former New York special prosecutor and inspector general, Patricia Gunning, investigated strangulation assault at State facilities. Ms. Gunning's investigation, as reported by Newsday, was rejected and denied by state officials concerned about the optics of this subject. When Ms. Gunning brought this complaint up the chain to the state's employment assistance program, she was warned it would destroy her career. Soon after, Ms. Gunning was told that the Governor's office wanted to take the Justice Center in a new direction, and was subsequently fired. This clear lack of appropriate oversight must be fully investigated for the appropriate parties to be held accountable and to ensure that these practices cease immediately. New York spends over $75 billion per year on its Medicaid program, second only to California, but fails to properly take care of its most vulnerable population by an independent statewide level law enforcement agency designed to protect disabled individuals.This is a blatant misuse of taxpayer dollars and an investigation is critical. Individuals with disabilities deserve full and equal protection under the law, however, disabled individuals in New York State have been unable to avail themselves of the criminal justice system due to the lack of action taken by the Center. Therefore, we request the Department of Justice investigate the lack of prosecutions, referrals and due process violations that have been alleged. Thank you in advance for your time and attention to this matter.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-secures-house-passage-his-legislative-proposal-protect-access,Rep. Zeldin Secures House Passage of His Legislative Proposal to Protect Access to Critical Equipment for Individuals with Disabilities,2018-12-11,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"Watch Rep. Zeldin's remarks here. WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) made the following remarks on the House floor ahead of House passage of the IMPROVE Act, which included his language to protect access to critical equipment for individuals with disabilities, which he first introduced earlier this Congress as H.R. 3730: Mr. Speaker, Today, I rise to speak in support of language added to the IMPROVE Act that would protect access to critical equipment for individuals with disabilities. In November of 2014, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a rule stating that accessories used on complex rehabilitative wheelchairs would no longer be a part of the fixed fee schedule and would be subject to competitive bidding pricing, decreasing access to customized wheelchairs and accessories relied on by adults and children with disabilities. My language included in this legislation will provide a commonsense clarification to ensure those in the Medicare program do not have to go through the difficulty of adjusting to new rules and pricing arbitrarily set by CMS. This will ensure that they have reliable and consistent access to the equipment they need. I urge my colleagues to protect those with disabilities and their access to the resources they rely on. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I yield back.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-preserve-america-s-battlefields-act,House Passes the Preserve Americas Battlefields Act,2018-12-10,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) helped the House pass H.R. 6108 -- the Preserve America's Battlefields Act. This bipartisan legislation she cosponsored reauthorizes and increases funding for the Federal Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants Program a critical resource for the restoration and preservation of historical battlefield sites and a program that has benefitted battlefields in Sackets Harbor and Fort Ann. I thank my colleagues for their overwhelming support for this legislation to increase funding for historical lands, said Congresswoman Stefanik. From the battlefields of Sackets Harbor to Fort Ann, our district is steeped in rich military history. The North Country is home to hallowed lands that saw immense sacrifice and bloodshed in the early years of this Nation. Protecting historical battlefields is essential for creating rich educational programming for students, and for promoting our historic battlefields to tourists from across the globe to experience. I am pleased to help pass this legislation to bolster the Battlefield Land Acquisition Program and will continue advocating for our historic lands. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-stefanik-initiative-support-military-spouses-and-families,House Passes Stefanik Initiative to Support Military Spouses and Families,2018-12-10,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Today, the House of Representatives passed S. 2248 the Veterans Benefit and Transition Act. Congresswoman Stefanik's legislation, H.R. 282, the Military Residency Choice Act, was included in this broader package. This bill allows military spouses to establish the same state of residency as their servicemember for voting and tax purposes and keep that same state of residency through each relocation. Military spouses serve too, and this benefit will help to ease the burden on families frequently relocating to meet the needs of the U.S. military. Congresswoman Stefanik spoke from the House floor today to urge her colleagues to support her legislation.Watch Congresswoman Stefanik's full speech by clicking here or on the image above. The transcript of Congresswoman Stefanik's speech is below: Mr. Speaker, my legislation, included in the omnibus, gives all military spouses, regardless of which state they married in, the choice to establish the same state of residency as the service member for voting and tax purposes. As the proud representative of Fort Drum and the Navy Site at Kesselring, I understand the challenges military families face and the sacrifices these families make to help protect our nation and safeguard our freedom. Military families are constantly relocating to meet the needs of the military. They sacrifice a great deal during these relocationsuprooting their lives and disrupting their families. This is often a difficult and trying time, with the heaviest burden falling upon military spouses who serve as a critical support system for their loved ones. Current law allows active duty service members to maintain one state of legal residence for tax and voting purposes, even when service members receive military orders requiring them to relocate. But this does not apply evenly to spouses. Spouses must establish residency every time the service member receives a new assignmentadding additional stress to families as they manage their relocation and seek new employment. My legislation, the Military Residency Choice Act, fixes this inconsistency to better ease these trying transitions. I urge my colleagues again to support this bill on a bipartisan basis, and I call on the President to sign this critical legislation into law. I yield back the balance of my time. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-zeldin-king-reed-call-federal-investigation-new-york-state,"Stefanik, Zeldin, King, Reed Call for Federal Investigation of New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs",2018-12-10,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. -- Today, Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21), Lee Zeldin (R-NY-1), Peter King (R-NY-2), and Tom Reed (R-NY-23) sent a letter requesting that the Department of Justice investigate the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs' failure to protect individuals with disabilities and Medicaid recipients who have died under state care, including nine who died while in state care in Suffolk County since 2013. Dozens of allegations related to staff abuses, patient neglect, sexual assaults and even patient deaths have been reported over the last few years, yet the New York State Justice Center, which is authorized to investigate all reports of abuse and neglect, pursue administrative sanctions against staff found responsible for misconduct, and prosecute criminal offenses through its Special Prosecutor/Inspector General sharing jurisdiction with local district attorneys, has consistently failed to perform these responsibilities and continues to operate without any added oversight or scrutiny. Since its inception in 2013, the Center has failed to take meaningful steps to address systematic failures, and as such, it is critical the Department of Justice investigate. These are serious allegations, and I share the strong concerns of other local leaders and members of our community, said Congresswoman Stefanik. These special needs homes provide a refuge for the most vulnerable in our community, and New York State must be diligent in ensuring their safety. President of the Jonathan Carey Foundation Michael Carey said, The NYS Justice Center is ensuring that staggering numbers of sexual assault crimes and deaths of children and adults with disabilities are covered-up internally and never prosecuted. This corrupt agency is not protecting people with special needs, but instead obstructing justice by purposefully keeping most reported crimes from the local police and county district attorneys. Federal authorities must intervene swiftly to stop the criminal cover-ups and to end the wide-scale discrimination in which the disabled are denied their 14th Amendment right to equal protection of laws.' The Justice Center must be stopped, it is directly involved in a massive Medicaid fraud scheme by protecting dangerous facilities that are misappropriating massive amounts of federal tax dollars. A signed PDF of the letter is available here. Full text of the letter is as follows: U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Office of the Assistant Attorney General, Main Washington, D.C. 20530 We write today regarding the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs' (the Center's) inability to ensure the protection of individuals with special needs. Many allegations relating to staff abuses, patient neglect, sexual assaults and even patient deaths have been reported, yet the Center consistently fails to act in an appropriate manner and continues to operate without any necessary additional oversight or scrutiny. Since its inception in 2013, the Center has failed to take meaningful steps to address systematic failures, and as such, we request the Department of Justice investigate due process violations and other criminal offenses that the Center has not addressed. While the Center claims to have the legal authority to prosecute criminal cases against disabled persons, the Center brings criminal charges against less than 2.5% of total cases of substantiated abuse or neglect of disabled persons and has declined to investigate nearly 1,400 deaths of developmentally disabled individuals residing in state care. Further, it is our understanding that the Center has frequently neglected to report instances of ongoing abuse to law enforcement. Records obtained and published by the New York Times indicate that only 5% of the 13,000 cases of abuse recorded in state-operated facilities for the disabled were referred to law enforcement. In April 2018, a 34 year old male was found dead in his room a day after complaining of having trouble breathing, however no official investigation has been conducted to date past an insufficient internal review conducted by the care facility. Instead of referring the overwhelming majority of cases to law enforcement officials, the Center allowed facilities to conduct internal reviews, which often times included disciplinary actions unbefitting of the allegations. In fact, through information obtained by Freedom of Information Law requests filed, the New York Department of Health (NYDOH) revealed that it never received a case from the Justice Center between June 30, 2013, and April 1, 2016. This failure to report to NYDOH appears to violate the provision within the Center's founding charter which mandates that it forward substantiated reports of abuse and neglect to the Medicaid Inspector General. This practice is troublesome as the Center's encouragement of internal reviews such as this discourages transparency and public reporting of inappropriate and potentially criminal acts. Additionally, the Albany Times Union reported at least 25 registered sex offenders residing in state-run facilities for the developmentally disabled in Suffolk, Washington and Franklin Counties, and these are just 3 counties of New York State. One former New York special prosecutor and inspector general, Patricia Gunning, investigated strangulation assault at State facilities. Ms. Gunning's investigation, as reported by Newsday, was rejected and denied by state officials concerned about the optics of this subject. When Ms. Gunning brought this complaint up the chain to the state's employment assistance program, she was warned it would destroy her career. Soon after, Ms. Gunning was told that the Governor's office wanted to take the Justice Center in a new direction, and was subsequently fired. This clear lack of appropriate oversight must be fully investigated for the appropriate parties to be held accountable and to ensure that these practices cease immediately. New York spends over $75 billion per year on its Medicaid program, second only to California, but fails to properly take care of its most vulnerable population by an independent statewide level law enforcement agency designed to protect disabled individuals. This is a blatant misuse of taxpayer dollars and an investigation is critical. Individuals with disabilities deserve full and equal protection under the law, however, disabled individuals in New York State have been unable to avail themselves of the criminal justice system due to the lack of action taken by the Center. Therefore, we request the Department of Justice investigate the lack of prosecutions, referrals and due process violations that have been alleged. Thank you in advance for your time and attention to this matter. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-zeldin-king-stefanik-reed-call-federal-investigation-new-york-state,"Reps. Zeldin, King, Stefanik, Reed Call For Federal Investigation of New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs",2018-12-10,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"PATCHOGUE, NY - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) was joined by Reps. Peter King (R, NY-2), Elise Stefanik (R, NY-21) and Tom Reed (R, NY-23) requesting that the Department of Justice investigate the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs' failure to protect individuals with disabilities and Medicaid recipients who have died under state care, including nine who died while in state care in Suffolk County since 2013. Dozens of allegations related to staff abuses, patient neglect, sexual assaults and even patient deaths have been reported over the last few years, yet the New York State Justice Center, which is authorized to investigate all reports of abuse and neglect, pursue administrative sanctions against staff found responsible for misconduct, and prosecute criminal offenses through its Special Prosecutor/Inspector General sharing jurisdiction with local district attorneys, has consistently failed to perform these responsibilities and continues to operate without any added oversight or scrutiny. Since its inception in 2013, the Center has failed to take meaningful steps to address systematic failures, and as such, it is critical the Department of Justice investigate. Individuals with disabilities deserve full and equal protection under the law. However, in the State of New York, abuses have been ignored and swept under the rug due to the lack of action taken by the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, said Congressman Lee Zeldin. It is unacceptable that the State of New York continues to pocket billions of federal tax dollars to care for these patients while neglecting to investigate suspicious deaths of patients that happen in their very facilities, and it is clear the State of New York refuses to hold itself accountable. It is critical that there is a thorough investigation to finally secure justice for individuals with disabilities who have died in state care as a result of criminal misconduct. Presidentof the Jonathan Carey Foundation Michael Carey said, The NYS Justice Center is ensuring that staggering numbers of sexual assault crimes and deaths of children and adults with disabilities are covered-up internally and never prosecuted. This corrupt agency is not protecting people with special needs, but instead obstructing justice by purposefully keeping most reported crimes from the local police and county district attorneys. Federal authorities must intervene swiftly to stop the criminal cover-ups and to end the wide-scale discrimination in which the disabled are denied their 14th Amendment right to equal protection of laws.' The Justice Center must be stopped, it is directly involved in a massive Medicaid fraud scheme by protecting dangerous facilities that are misappropriating massive amounts of federal tax dollars. The Jirak Family, whose son died in state-care in Suffolk County in 2015 said, The investigation of the NY State Justice Center for the Protection' of People with Special Needs must commence immediately. Our most vulnerable citizens are not receiving the due process they are guaranteed by law, and without immediate action, needless abuse and further deaths will continue. A signed PDF of the letter is available here. Full text of the letter is as follows: U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Office of the Assistant Attorney General, Main Washington, D.C. 20530 We write today regarding the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs' (the Center's) inability to ensure the protection of individuals with special needs. Many allegations relating to staff abuses, patient neglect, sexual assaults and even patient deaths have been reported, yet the Center consistently fails to act in an appropriate manner and continues to operate without any necessary additional oversight or scrutiny. Since its inception in 2013, the Center has failed to take meaningful steps to address systematic failures, and as such, we request the Department of Justice investigate due process violations and other criminal offenses that the Center has not addressed. While the Center claims to have the legal authority to prosecute criminal cases against disabled persons, the Center brings criminal charges against less than 2.5% of total cases of substantiated abuse or neglect of disabled persons and has declined to investigate nearly 1,400 deaths of developmentally disabled individuals residing in state care. Further, it is our understanding that the Center has frequently neglected to report instances of ongoing abuse to law enforcement. Records obtained and published by the New York Times indicate that only 5% of the 13,000 cases of abuse recorded in state-operated facilities for the disabled were referred to law enforcement. In April 2018, a 34 year old male was found dead in his room a day after complaining of having trouble breathing, however no official investigation has been conducted to date past an insufficient internal review conducted by the care facility. Instead of referring the overwhelming majority of cases to law enforcement officials, the Center allowed facilities to conduct internal reviews, which often times included disciplinary actions unbefitting of the allegations. In fact, through information obtained by Freedom of Information Law requests filed, the New York Department of Health (NYDOH) revealed that it never received a case from the Justice Center between June 30, 2013, and April 1, 2016. This failure to report to NYDOH appears to violate the provision within the Center's founding charter which mandates that it forward substantiated reports of abuse and neglect to the Medicaid Inspector General. This practice is troublesome as the Center's encouragement of internal reviews such as this discourages transparency and public reporting of inappropriate and potentially criminal acts. Additionally, the Albany Times Union reported at least 25 registered sex offenders residing in state-run facilities for the developmentally disabled in Suffolk, Washington and Franklin Counties, and these are just 3 counties of New York State. One former New York special prosecutor and inspector general, Patricia Gunning, investigated strangulation assault at State facilities. Ms. Gunning's investigation, as reported by Newsday, was rejected and denied by state officials concerned about the optics of this subject. When Ms. Gunning brought this complaint up the chain to the state's employment assistance program, she was warned it would destroy her career. Soon after, Ms. Gunning was told that the Governor's office wanted to take the Justice Center in a new direction, and was subsequently fired. This clear lack of appropriate oversight must be fully investigated for the appropriate parties to be held accountable and to ensure that these practices cease immediately. New York spends over $75 billion per year on its Medicaid program, second only to California, but fails to properly take care of its most vulnerable population by an independent statewide level law enforcement agency designed to protect disabled individuals.This is a blatant misuse of taxpayer dollars and an investigation is critical. Individuals with disabilities deserve full and equal protection under the law, however, disabled individuals in New York State have been unable to avail themselves of the criminal justice system due to the lack of action taken by the Center. Therefore, we request the Department of Justice investigate the lack of prosecutions, referrals and due process violations that have been alleged. Thank you in advance for your time and attention to this matter.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/start-something-special-toys-tots-truck-convoy-stops-fort-edward,'Start of something special': Toys for Tots truck convoy stops in Fort Edward,2018-12-09,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,318 Cannon House Office Building,1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1639,Reed Secures $684 Thousand Grant for Torrey Water District,2018-12-06,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Reed Secures $684 Thousand Grant for Torrey Water District f t # e Washington, D.C., December 6, 2018 Today, Rep. Tom Reed delivered a $684,000 grant to provide funding to develop a new water district in the town of Torrey. We care about ensuring our rural communities have fair access to a clean and safe water supply, Tom said. We are thrilled to be able to secure this grant for the town of Torrey so they can build a new water district and boost jobs in our community. After many years of diligent work by George Thompson our first water district is going to happen, Patrick Flynn, Torrey Town Supervisor said. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development offers loans, grants, and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support economic development in rural communities. f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/north-country-honored-fort-drum-support,North country honored for Fort Drum support,2018-12-06,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,318 Cannon House Office Building,1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-welch-announce-2018-congressional-app-challenge-winners,"Stefanik, Welch Announce 2018 Congressional App Challenge Winners",2018-12-06,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Today, Representatives Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) and Peter Welch (D-VT), announced that VT residents Seth Albertus and Dalton Benjamin students at Northeastern Clinton Central School in Champlain, NY have been named the winners of the 2018 Congressional App Challenge in NY-21. I am excited to announce that Seth and Dalton's hard work and innovation has earned them the honor of showcasing their winning app in the U.S. Capitol for visitors from around the world to see, said Congresswoman Stefanik, Co-Chair of the Congressional STEAM Caucus. Training in STEAM is essential for preparing students for the high-skilled careers of tomorrow, and this great achievement is proof of the valuable work being done by the teachers at Northeastern Clinton Central School. I am confident that Seth and Dalton's accomplishment will inspire other students to pursue education in computer science. I am so impressed with the talent and creativity of young people across Vermont, who are learning important skills to prepare them for tomorrow's economy, said Congressman Welch. Congratulations to Seth and Dalton, and I look forward to seeing their wonderful innovation in the Capitol. Seth and Dalton's application, My Augmented Life, uses augmented reality technology to bring 3-D objects to real-world environments. This application can be used by a variety of industries, such as interior design, which would utilize the application's augmented reality technology to place 3-D modeled furniture into various interiors. Their winning application will not only be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building but will also be featured on the Congressional App Challenge website. A video demonstration of their application can be viewed here ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-joins-epa-national-fish-and-wildlife-foundation-and-local,"Rep. Zeldin Joins EPA, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Local Officials to Announce $2.57 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve Health of Long Island Sound",2018-12-04,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y. Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) joined federal and state environmental officials from New York and New England to announce 36 grants totaling $2.57 million awarded to local governments and community groups to improve the health and vitality of the Long Island Sound. The activities funded through the Long Island Sound Futures Fund (LISFF) show how projects led by local groups and communities make a big difference in improving water quality and restoring habitat around the Long Island Sound watershed. This grant program combines funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). The LISFF 2018 grants will reach more than 1.7 million residents through environmental education programs and conservation projects. Water quality improvement projects will treat 1.9 million gallons of water and collect 37,000 pounds of floating trash. The projects will open up six miles of river and restore 18 acres of coastal habitat for fish and wildlife. The grants will be matched by $3.09 million from the grantees resulting in $5.67 million in funding for on-the-ground conservation projects in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. The Long Island Sound Study initiated the LISFF in 2005 through EPA's Long Island Sound Office and NFWF. To date, the LISFF has invested $19.6 million in 416 projects. The program has generated an additional $36 million in grantee match, for a total conservation impact of $55.6 million for locally based projects. The projects have opened up 163 river miles for fish passage, restored 1,109 acres of critical fish and wildlife habitat and open space, treated 204 million gallons of pollution, and educated and engaged 4.7 million people. Earlier this year, Congressman Lee Zeldin secured a long-term reauthorization for the EPA's Long Island Sound Program at $65 million per year for 5 years, which previously had not been reauthorized since 2006 at $25 million per year. Additionally, $26.7 million in funding was secured for the EPA's National Estuary Program. As Co-Chairman of the Long Island Sound Caucus, I understand that the Long Island Sound is a regional and national treasure, as well as a critical economic, recreational and environmental resource, said Congressman Lee Zeldin. The $2.57 million investment in these 36 programs around the Long Island Sound Watershed will allow us to continue to improve the health and vitality of the Sound. These community projects will make a real difference in continuing our progress towards cleaning up Long Island Sound. The partnerships funded by today's grants show our commitment to the health of the Sound and to ensuring that our children and grandchildren can enjoy it for generations to come. I know all of us share great excitement with, and are energized by, the depth and breadth of community commitment evidenced by these projects, said EPA Regional Administrator Pete Lopez. They give New Yorkers the opportunity to support pollution prevention, stormwater control, wetland and habitat restoration, water monitoring and public education as effective ways to enhance long-term stewardship of Long Island Sound, while promoting its sustainable recreational and economic uses. The Futures Fund grants provide millions of dollars in funding for important local projects to protect Long Island Sound by addressing pollution and restoring valuable habitats, said EPA New England Regional Administrator Alexandra Dunn. EPA is committed to working with conservation partners and local communities to protect and restore iconic waters like Long Island Sound that are among our nation's most precious natural resources. By restoring estuaries and conserving habitats, the grants announced today will enhance the resilience of coastal communities,"" said Jeff Trandahl, Executive Director and CEO of NFWF. These grants represent NFWF's continued commitment to improving the health of rivers, coastal marshes, forests and grasslands for the benefit of local communities and fish and wildlife in Long Island Sound. The Long Island Sound is a precious natural resource whose value extends far beyond its many beloved beaches, said Basil Seggos, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. While the Sound is home to a rich array of wildlife and scenery enjoyed by visitors year-round, it also hosts habitats that provide enormous ecosystem services to the surrounding communities. These ecosystems will continue to protect and inspire us for as long as we work to ensure their health. The Long Island Sound Futures Fund does that by funding projects that promote healthy waterways and habitats, as well as by engaging local communities in their care and protection. The DEC congratulates and thanks all the awardees contributing to this effort. Over the years, important projects have been funded that promoted habitat restoration of coastal wetland areas as well as watershed management projects and opening many miles riverine habitat for the passage of migratory fish to spawn, said Rob Klee, Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. We have also witnessed the impacts of climate change, with additional projects funded to assist with improving resiliency and sustainability of our coastal and watershed habitats. This year is no different as we celebrate the awarding of over $2 Million to 20 Connecticut projects and 4 recipients in the Connecticut River watershed portions of Massachusetts and Vermont that ensure protection and preservation of this valuable estuary. We are pleased that over $300,000 is being awarded to Connecticut projects supporting resiliency and living shorelines restoration as well as marine spatial planning of the Long Island Sound Blue Plan. These projects and more, will continue to build on our efforts to protect and improve the health of Long Island Sound fostering improved water quality, habitat restoration, coastal stewardship, watershed based management, and public involvement and education. LONG ISLAND SOUND FUTURES FUND 2018 PROJECTS BENEFITING NEW YORK Habitat Restoration Planning and Environmental Stewardship at Hallock State Park Preserve (NY) Group for the East End Project Area: Hallock State Park Preserve, Riverhead, New York LISFF Grant: $67,542; Matching Grant: $101,371 Group for the East End will conduct public and partner outreach, education programs and environmental stewardship activities, remove invasive plants, and develop habitat restoration plans for management of the 225 acre Hallock State Park Preserve, Riverhead, New York. The project activities and planning will inform restoration of natural resource and protect future cultural and recreational use. Planning and Coordination for Coastal Forest Habitat Management in Bronx Park (NY) City Parks Foundation Project Area: Bronx Park, Bronx, New York LISFF Grant: $99,810; Matching Grant: $76,000 City Parks Foundation will develop a management plan for 170 acres of coastal maritime forest in the Bronx Park, Bronx, New York. This project will contribute to targeted restoration and management of coastal maritime forest in an important urban Long Island Sound watershed. Producing and Implementing a Community-supported Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT, NY) The Nature Conservancy, Connecticut Project Location: Coastal communities in CT and NY that border Long Island Sound LISFF Grant: $44,986; Matching Grant: $51,904 The Nature Conservancy, Connecticut will finalize the Long Island Sound Blue Plan in Connecticut and New York. The project will create a community-supported plan to protect marine life in Long Island Sound. Sustainability Planning for the Town of Harrison (NY) Town of Harrison Project Area: Town of Harrison, New York LISFF Grant: $45,000; Matching Grant: $45,000 The Town of Harrison will develop a drainage manual in Harrison, New York. The project will set the stage for implementation of Green Infrastructure projects to address stormwater pollution into Long Island Sound. Hempstead Harbor 2019 Water Quality Monitoring Program XI (NY) Village of Sea Cliff Project Area: Hempstead Harbor, Nassau, County, New York LISFF Grant: $75,000; Matching Grant: $65,484 The Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor will conduct water quality monitoring in Hempstead Harbor, Nassau County, New York. The project will inform management of Hempstead Harbor, an embayment of Long Island Sound. Be a Good Egg III-Share the Shore with Shorebirds (NY) Audubon New York Project Area: Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary, Oyster Bay, New York; Oyster Bay, Crab Meadow, Nissequogue River, Stony Brook Harbor, Hallock State Park/Mattituck State Tidal Wetlands, and Plum and Gull Islands, New York LISFF Grant: $41,009; Matching Grant: $41,757 Audubon New York will provide an environmental education program Be a Good Egg, encouraging people to share the shore with shorebirds on Long Island, New York. This project will engage people to reduce threats to these birds including piping plover, least tern, common tern, and American oystercatcher. Going Strawless for Sea Turtles: Educating to Protect Marine Life and Eliminate Single-use Plastics (NY) Citizens Campaign Fund for the Environment Project Area: Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Long Island Sound Watershed, New York LISFF Grant: $45,000; Matching Grant: $45,000 Citizens Campaign Fund for the Environment will conduct comprehensive public education to reduce the use of plastic polluting Long Island Sound beaches, bays, and harbors in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York. This project will gather 500 pledges from people to reduce common throw-away plastic use and engage ~200 volunteers in coastal cleanups. Rain Gardens at Port Jefferson Harbor: Linking Water, Wildlife and Waterways (NY) The Maritime Explorium Project Area: Village of Port Jefferson, New York LISFF Grant: $43,626; Matching Grant: $79,067 The Maritime Explorium will install native plant rain gardens with 80 volunteers in high-visibility public sites and provide natural landscaping guidance to 400 community members in Port Jefferson, New York. The project will demonstrate to 800,000+ visitors using the Bridgeport-Port Jefferson ferry how rain gardens improve the water quality and biodiversity of Long Island Sound. Expanding Environmental Stewardship in the Alley Creek Watershed (NY) New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Project Area: Alley Pond Park, Douglaston, Queens, New York LISFF Grant: $45,000; Matching Grant: $45,000 New York City Department of Parks and Recreation will expand the Shorekeepers program at Alley Creek Park, Queens, New York. The project will engage 200+ volunteers and develop a corps of 20+ Super Stewards to enhance long-term stewardship of ongoing tidal wetland and coastal forest restoration in this park on Long Island Sound. Long Island Sound Beach Cleanup 2018 - VI (NY) American Littoral Society Project Area: Westchester County, Bronx County, Queens County, Suffolk County and Nassau County, Long Island Sound Watershed, New York LISFF Grant: $10,000; Matching Grant: $376,498 American Littoral Society will deliver cleanups along 191 miles of shoreline at 58 sites in the Long Island Sound watershed of New York. This project will engage 5,000 volunteers to collect 35,000 lbs. of trash from shorelines, and to teach participants about preventing marine pollution into Long Island Sound. Sound Effects: A Public Conservation Education Series (NY) The Whaling Museum Society Project Area: The Whaling Museum & Education Center, Cold Spring Harbor, New York LISFF Grant: $9,998; Matching Grant: $5,050 The Whaling Museum Society will deliver a year-long public education series with hands-on learning and conservation-based activities to inform people about the effects of pollution on Long Island Sound. The project will teach 350 adult and elementary school audiences about actions they can take to improve the health of the Sound. Celebration of Long Island Sound at SUNY Maritime College (NY) State University of New York (SUNY), Maritime College Project Area: SUNY Maritime College, Throggs Neck, New York LISFF Grant: $7,665; Matching Grant: $13,248 The SUNY-Maritime College will host Celebration of the Long Island Sound providing an array of educational, recreational on-the-water and stewardship activities to the community in Throggs Neck, New York. The project will build awareness about and connect ~500 students and residents to the Sound in an annual celebration. Bringing Environmental Stewardship to the 2019 Play2Learn Festival (NY) Town of Harrison Project Area: Town of Harrison, New York LISFF Grant: $6,750; Matching Grant: $7,500 The Town of Harrison will expand the annual Play2Learn Festival to incorporate a Long Island Sound-based Play Zone in Harrison, New York. This project will introduce children to the Sound using a series of educational stations to foster development of a stronger understanding of their relationship to the Sound practical actions families can take to protect and restore it. Partnering for Marine Debris & Trash Prevention and Animal Rescue around Long Island Sound (CT, NY) Mystic Aquarium Project Area: Mystic, New London, Norwich and Hartford, Connecticut; and Fisher's Island, New York LISFF Grant: $44,587; Matching Grant: $46,062 Mystic Aquarium will offer education and stewardship opportunities focused the impact of marine debris on marine species engaging coastal and non-coastal communities in Connecticut and New York. The project will engage 250 volunteers to monitor coastlines for species affected by the debris, build public awareness about the issue, and remove ~1,600 pounds of marine debris and trash before entering Long Island Sound.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1636,Reed Staff to Hold Remote Office Hours in Fredonia December 10,2018-12-03,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Reed Staff to Hold Remote Office Hours in Fredonia December 10 f t # e Fredonia, NY, December 3, 2018 Rep.Tom Reed's staff will hold remote office hours in Fredonia on Monday, December 10, from 2:30PM-3:30PM. Staff will be available to answer questions, gather feedback, and provide assistance with immigration, Social Security, veterans' benefits, and other issues related to federal agencies at the Fredonia Village Hall, 9 Church Street, Fredonia, NY. Those unable to attend are encouraged to contact any of Reed's offices: Corning:89 West Market Street (607) 654-7566 Geneva:433 Exchange Street (315) 759-5229 Ithaca:401 East State Street, Suite 401 (607) 222-2027 Jamestown:2 East 2nd Street, Suite 208 (716) 708-6369 Olean:1 Bluebird Square (716) 379-8434 Please call (716) 708-6369 with any questions regarding the Fredonia office hours or visitwww.Reed.house.gov f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-hosts-thank-you-holiday-luncheon-local-law-enforcement,Rep. Zeldin Hosts Thank You Holiday Luncheon for Local Law Enforcement,2018-12-03,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"PATCHOGUE, NY - On Monday, December 3, 2018, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) hosted a holiday luncheon in his Patchogue office for local law enforcement to thank them for their service to our communities especially during the holiday season.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/we-must-always-strive-do-better-our-vets,We Must Always Strive to Do Better for Our Vets,2018-12-03,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"Op-Ed by Congressman Lee Zeldin Our nation's servicemen and women have put their lives on the line in defense of the freedoms and liberties that make this country the greatest in the world. It is thanks to them that we have the opportunity to wake up each and everyday safe and free. On the battlefield, is it critical we provide them with the resources they need to safely and effectively do their jobs, but it is equally as important to give them our unwavering support as they transition back into civilian life. It is my belief that no matter what we do today to assist our nation's veterans that we should wake up tomorrow identifying what else needs to be done. For example, three issues of focus that must be addressed with urgency relate to the underpayment of GI Bill benefits, new service connected illnesses related to burn pits, and the closure of the Beacon House in Northport. We are reminded that our work fighting for our nation's veterans is never finished. After the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) failed to comply with the technological upgrades mandated under the Forever GI Bill,19 members of the New York Congressional delegation called on the VA to rectify this immediatelyas the beginning of the academic year was quickly approaching. However, last week, we heard concerning reports that the VA failed to provide the proper amount of housing stipends to student veterans, and that the VA would not process retroactive payments for underpaid or missed claims. While the VA has since promised that all veterans will be made whole, there have been limited details regarding the method and timing of back paying these veterans. It is unacceptable to require any veteran to bare a financial burden due to the VA's inability to comply with the law. Immediate, total relief must be provided to the veterans impacted. In addition to providing educational opportunities for our nation's veterans, the VA also bares the responsibility of providing health care for our servicemen and women, a responsibility that requires them to adapt to the ever-changing service-connected illnesses experienced by veterans. For example, in Iraq and Afghanistan, burn pits were used as a means of waste disposal on military bases, which expelled plumes of smoke into the air on the base. Last week, an Augusta University study was released that showed service members exposed to burn pits had a higher likelihood of contracting cancer. However, without concrete data to show a direct correlation between the two, the VA is currently covering these illnesses only on a case-by-case basis, not across the board. That's why I supported and the President signed into law, an additional $5 million to study the effects of burn pits on our servicemen and women overseas. More must be done. While the VA continues to study the correlation between burn pits and a higher rate of contracting cancer, which could take years, they cannot leave these servicemen and women without the care they have earned. Transitioning back into civilian life presents a host of challenges, and when coupled with a service-connected disability or mental illness can lead to an increase in veteran homelessness. Boasting the highest number of veterans in New York and one of the highest in the nation, Suffolk County is no exception. Beacon House, right on Northport VA's campus, has provided such a critical service, sheltering homeless veterans all while in close proximity to many other services they need, which is why it's closure since last January has hit the veteran community hard and reports of its continued closure are even more troubling. Originally closed for infrastructure updates, the closure has now been extended because the building is no longer grandfathered in under the fire codes it met upon its original closure and is not in compliance with new fire codes. Anyone who has followed Northport over the years, knows that there have been a lot of issues due to staffing shortages, aging infrastructure and so much more that come with running a huge health center like Northport, but that cannot be an excuse. The men and women who go to Northport for their care have put their lives on the line for us and they deserve the highest quality care. From Northport on Long Island to the VA in Washington, D.C., we must do better for our nation's veterans. Failure is not an option, and just as our veterans have never stopped fighting for us, we must never stop fighting for them and the benefits and services they have more than earned. Congressman Lee Zeldin represents the First Congressional District of New York in the U.S. House of Representatives.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/toys-tots-continue,Toys for Tots to continue,2018-12-02,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,318 Cannon House Office Building,1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://katko.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-us-rep-john-katko-passing-president-george-hw-bush,Statement from U.S. Rep. John Katko on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush,2018-12-01,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,John Katko,K000386,katko.house.gov,,,legacy,"""Today, our nation grieves the loss of a true American hero, President George H.W. Bush. President Bush gave his life to public service. For 70 years, he worked to make the United States - and indeed, the world - a more united, moral, and peaceful place. His devotion to family and his beloved wife, Barbara, was unmatched. With his passing, may President Bush forever remain a noble example for us all. Robin and I offer our prayers to the entire Bush family, and all who loved President Bush, during this difficult time.""",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-statement-passing-president-george-hw-bush,Stefanik Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush,2018-12-01,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) issued the following statement: I join the nation in honoring the life and legacy of President George. H.W. Bush, a true son of America who lived an extraordinary life of service, grace, strength, and character. He embodied what it means when we say the Greatest Generation.' President Bush will be remembered by the world for his enduring strength that brought an end to the Cold War, his extraordinary commitment to serving others through his thousand points of light, and his beautifully written letters. He was truly a great man who lived a giant life. I am so blessed to have met President Bush many times while serving his son President George W. Bush in the White House. I am praying for the entire Bush family at this difficult time. I know his beloved angels Barbara and Robin are welcoming this hero in Heaven. May He Rest In Peace. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-statement-passing-president-george-hw-bush,Rep. Zeldin Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush,2018-12-01,2018,2018-12,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON - Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) issued the following statement following the passing of President George H.W. Bush: Today,America mourns a giant - a man who led our nation out from under the shrouds of the Cold War, a patriot who fought for the freedoms and liberties that make this country the greatest in the world, and a patriarch who led his family to serve our great democracyfor generations. We are forever grateful for President Bush's service and dedication, and my thoughts and prayers are with his children and grandchildren, who will carry on his eternal legacy.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-collins-applauds-trump-administration-over-newly-signed,Congressman Collins Applauds Trump Administration Over Newly Signed Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico,2018-11-30,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) praised President Trump and his administration for officially signing a new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). USMCA will make significant changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) that will put the United States on more equal footing with the other nations. Specifically with regard to the dairy industry, Canada's pricing program has created an unfair playing field and has essentially eliminated U.S. exports of certain dairy products, harming Western New York's dairy industry. President Trump promised better trade deals and he has delivered replacing NAFTA which has caused our region to hemorrhage good paying manufacturing jobs for some time now, said Collins. Not only will this new treaty help with manufacturing, but it protects American farmers from burdensome tariffs and regulations. Collins has led the fight to end Canada's unfair Class 7 pricing program, which has severely impacted New York dairy farmers. Under USMCA, Canada has agreed to eliminate this program in order to level the playing field between the U.S. and Canada while allowing our dairy producers the ability to expand sales overseas. With this barrier being struck down, Western New York dairy farmers are now able to compete fairly in Canada, and I thank the president for working to ensure NY-27 farmers are treated fairly, added Collins. Outside of the dairy industry, the new trade agreement will increase the production of American goods and services. The agreement requires that 75 percent of auto content be produced in North America and makes critical reforms that will boost autoworkers' wages. Additionally, the USMCA includes strong labor provisions that prioritize and protect American manufacturing jobs. Furthermore, the agreement provides strong protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights. This includes 10 years of data protection for biologic drugs and a large scope of products eligible for protection. These reforms are critical to driving innovation, creating economic growth, and supporting American jobs. Collins added: By signing the USMCA, President Trump has fulfilled yet another campaign promise for the American people. Our country has been rightfully restored to a leader on the world stage, and I will continue to work with the White House and Republicans in Congress to uphold and advance the Make America Great Again agenda.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://katko.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-katko-applauds-action-ban-bump-stocks,Rep. Katko Applauds Action to Ban Bump Stocks,2018-11-30,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,John Katko,K000386,katko.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Following news this week that the Trump Administration plans to announce a permanent ban on bump stocks, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) released the following statement: Following the horrific and senseless shooting in Las Vegas last year that killed 58 people, I joined my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in urging a permanent ban on bump stocks. I'm glad that the Administration has taken action and moved forward with this vital request. I have and will always be a strong 2nd amendment supporter -- but bump stocks transform semiautomatic guns into machine guns. As a former federal prosecutor, I worked for nearly 20 years to keep illegal guns off our streets. These devices have no place in our society. We must continue to work in Congress to keep firearms out of the hands of those who want to do harm to others or to themselves. I remain committed to doing so in a bipartisan manner.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://peteking.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/congressman-pete-king-discusses-ms-13-with-suffolk-county-sheriff-toulon,Congressman Pete King Discusses MS-13 With Suffolk County Sheriff Toulon,2018-11-30,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Peter King,K000210,peteking.house.gov,,,legacy,Congressman Pete King meets with Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon and Gang Unit head Kevin Catalina to discuss innovative measures the Sheriff's Office is taking against transnational gangs such as MS-13.,1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/collins-bill-renaming-post-office-honoring-staff-sergeant-alexandria,Collins Bill Renaming Post Office Honoring Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Passes in the House,2018-11-29,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, DC- Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by Congressman Chris Collins to rename the U.S Post Office in Dansville, New York after Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow. SSgt Gleason-Morrow was a Dansville native, who was killed in the line of duty in March 22nd, 2017while serving in Jordan. I am honored to have sponsored legislation for someone who had the courage to serve our country, said Congressman Collins. Staff Sergeant Gleason-Morrow represented the best of Dansville and naming this post office after her stands as a tribute to her legacy in the community. SSgt. Gleason-Morrow enlisted into the United States Air Force after graduating from Dansville Senior High School. She attended the Air Force's Aircraft Armament Technical School after basic training, and was assigned to the 366th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. SSgt. Gleason-Morrow was deployed to Jordan during the Operation Inherent Resolve and died from non-combat related injuries while performing her maintenance duties on fighter aircraft. The memory of Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow's will never fade and her heroism will never be forgotten, said Congressman Collins. She truly was the embodiment of our community and we will forever be proud of her commitment to duty. SSgt Gleason was posthumously honored by her comrades when she was named the first Senior Airman team chief for the 389th Thunderbolts Aircraft Unit, a subdivision of the 366th Squadron. SSgt Gleason-Morrow is survived by two beautiful daughters and her husband. The Collins legislation renames the U.S postal facility located at 116 Main Street in Dansville, the Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Post Office.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1634,Reed Introduces Technology-Neutral Tax Credit to Ensure America Regains Crown in Energy Innovation,2018-11-29,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Today, Rep. Tom Reed (NY-23) introduced the Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act to encourage the U.S. energy market to be technology-diverse, innovative and good for consumers. The United States is falling behind in energy innovation because the size and the complexity of the energy market stymies American ingenuity and entrepreneurship, Tom said. The Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act encourages cutting-edge energy technologies to break into the market, and it keeps government from picking winners and losers so all innovative, efficient energy technologies can succeed. The Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act: Stops picking winners and losers in the energy sector by rewarding one form of technology over the other. Guarantees the tax credit is phased out over time to prevent taxpayers from propping up unprofitable or inefficient energy technologies. The tax credit also scales down as production scales up. Rewards efficiency as the tax credit is only applied to the value of the energy when it is sold, so unneeded power is not financially rewarded. Ensures energy technologies cannot double dip by claiming existing incentives along with this proposed tax credit. This tech-neutral tax credit will incentivize innovation across the board for new energy technologies, Rep. Darin LaHood said. Facilitating the expansion of cutting edge energy technologies into the marketplace in a fair and fiscally responsible way is aimed at providing a cheaper, more reliable energy portfolio. This new incentive will strengthen our country's economic competitiveness, as well as reinforce our leadership in global energy innovation. ""This Energy Sector Innovation Credit would bring the energy portion of the tax code back to the essentials by help cutting-edge technologies break into the market and upend the status quo without distorting the free market,"" ClearPath Action Executive Director Rich Powell said. ""Congressman Reed's bill will help clean energy sector innovation be more like Silicon Valley: fast, disruptive, exciting and good for consumers."" To view a summary of the bill please click HERE. By ensuring our energy innovation is fast, disruptive, cutting-edge and good for consumers, America can once again regain its crown as the world leader in energy technology.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/town-awarded-31-million-water-upgrades,Town awarded $3.1 million for water upgrades,2018-11-29,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,318 Cannon House Office Building,1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-joins-bipartisan-coalition-house-and-senate-members-demand,Rep. Zeldin Joins Bipartisan Coalition of House and Senate Members to Demand Reauthorization and Full Funding of Land and Water Conservation Fund,2018-11-29,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) joined a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of Members of Congress in front of the U.S. Capitol, including conservation leaders and outdoor recreation advocates, to call on Congress to reauthorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). In my district alone, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has provided funding for over 65 parks, supporting public access, fishing, hunting, recreation and our environment without taking a dime of taxpayer money, said Representative Lee Zeldin (R-NY). On Long Island, our coastal economy is a vital component of our overall economy, and clean water, land and air are essential priorities all protected by the LWCF. I've been proud to lead the fight to permanently reauthorize this important fund in the House, and I will continue to do so on behalf of my district and communities across our country. ""Two months ago, America lost one of its best conservation tools, said Lynn Scarlett, Former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Interior and head of External Affairs at The Nature Conservancy. The Land and Water Conservation Fund helps protect national parks, expand outdoor recreation opportunities and bolster local economies, all at no cost to the American taxpayer. It's too important to continue leaving its future in doubt. Now more than ever, we have the bipartisan momentum to get LWCF the permanent reauthorization and full funding it deserves. For the protection of our lands, waters and the benefits their conservation bring to communities and our economy, now is the time to save LWCF. Since it was enacted 54 years ago, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has helped protect many of the nation's most popular national parks, forests, and public lands. It has provided millions of Americans the opportunity to hunt, fish, hike, vacation and enjoy the beauty of nature and our great American landscapes, said Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA). It has pumped billions of dollars into the outdoor economy and provided millions of good jobs."" Protecting our public lands is good for the environment, it's good for the economy and it's good for the health and welfare of our people. Money made available through the Land and Water Conservation Fund is money well spent, Senator Cantwell added. The Land and Water Conservation Fund remains the single most successful conservation program in American history, said Senator Richard Burr (R-NC). Nearly every congressional district in the country benefits from its funding at no cost to the taxpayer and millions enjoy the parks, ballfields, and landscapes it maintains every day. My colleagues and I will continue to push for a permanent reauthorization of this important program. Colorado's beautiful public lands rely on the Land and Water Conservation Fund and Congress needs to ensure it remains in place for years to come, said Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO). I'll continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure that we do what is right and permanently reauthorize and fully fund this vital outdoors conservation program. LWCF is the best tool we have to increase public access to our public lands and power our outdoor economy, said Senator Jon Tester (D-MT). It's long past time to permanently reauthorize and fully fund this successful initiative so that we can create more jobs, protect our streams and landscapes, and increase outdoor recreation opportunities. As a fifth generation Montanan, and as someone who has raised four kids in the state, I cherish all of our time spent hiking, fishing, and hunting on our public lands, said Senator Steve Daines (R-MT). We must always protect and expand access to those public lands, and that's why I will continue to fight until we get permanent reauthorization and full funding for LWCF signed into law. The Land and Water Conservation Fund is America's most successful conservation program. LWCF expands opportunities for outdoor traditions like hunting, camping, and fishing that are among the pillars of Western culture, said Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM). In New Mexico, LWCF has helped preserve many treasured placesincluding the Valles Caldera, Ute Mountain, and Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refugethat power our thriving outdoor recreation economy. It also protects our drinking water, provides public land access, and ensures there are neighborhood parks, soccer fields, and baseball diamonds for our children. I will continue to do everything in my power to permanently and fully fund LWCF to ensure that the outdoor places we all treasure will be protected for future generations to enjoy. LWCF is our country's most important and successful conservation and outdoor recreation program, said Senator Susan Collins (R-ME). This program has created outdoor recreation opportunities in every county across the country. Over the last five decades, nearly $188 million in LWCF funding has been provided to Maine to preserve public spaces from Acadia National Park to local parks. It is critical that we reauthorize LWCF, as it ensures both current and future generations can enjoy the beauty of our natural resources. The expiration of a widely popular program like LWCF demonstrates just how broken Washington is. If we don't want to find ourselves in this exact position again down the road, we must permanently reauthorize LWCF. And if we want to grow our outdoor recreation economy and protect treasured landscapes, we must fully fund it. I'll keep working across the aisle to find a solution that gives this conservation tool the longevity and funding it deserves, said Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO). Not only has the LWCF been used to protect iconic landscapes across the nation, it also helps to build playgrounds and swimming pools in urban districts like my own. In the House Natural Resources Committee, I was proud to be part of a bipartisan compromise to move this issue forward. With support from both chambers and on both sides of the aisle, permanent reauthorization of the LWCF should be a no-brainer, said Representative Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). Since its establishment over 50 years ago, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has promoted recreational activity and contributed to our nation's robust economy, along with conserving our national parks, forests, and critical wildlife areas, said Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). Today, we are demanding that Congressional leadership permanently reauthorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The time is now to act. We all know that the protection of our nation's public lands, the health of our local communities and the continued growth of the $887 billion outdoor recreation economy are uniquely intertwined and bolstered by the Land and Water Conservation Fund, said Amy Roberts, Executive Director of the Outdoor Industry Association. Given all this, the fact we have a motivated and bipartisan group of lawmakers here today it is well past time for Congress to reaffirm its commitment to our public lands, community health, and the surging outdoor recreation economy by permanently reauthorizing LWCF before Congress adjourns in December. About the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF): The Land and Water Conservation Fund is responsible for protecting parks, trails, wildlife refuges and recreation areas at the federal, state and local level. For more than 50 years, it has provided critical funding for land and water conservation projects, access to recreation including hunting and fishing, and the continued historic preservation of our nation's iconic landmarks from coast-to-coast. LWCF does not use any taxpayer dollars it is funded using a small portion of revenues from offshore oil and gas royalty payments. Outdoor recreation, conservation and historic preservation activities contribute more than $887 billion annually to the U.S. economy, supporting 7.6 million jobs. About the LWCF Coalition The LWCF Coalition is comprised of more than 1,000 state and regional conservation and recreation organizations of all sizes, land owners, small businesses, ranchers, sportsmen, veterans, the outdoor recreation industry and conservationists working together to protect America's public lands and safeguard our shared outdoor heritage for future generations. The Coalition is united in its advocacy for the permanent reauthorization and full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which will ensure the continued conservation of our national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, wilderness, civil war battlefields, working lands and state and local parks. For more information on LWCF and the places in each state that LWCF funds have protected, visit www.lwcfcoalition.org.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-zeldin-suozzi-himes-engel-meet-long-island-environmental-groups,"Reps. Zeldin, Suozzi, Himes, Engel Meet with Long Island Environmental Groups in Washington, D.C.",2018-11-29,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), Co-Chairman of the Long Island Sound Caucus, was joined by Congressman Tom Suozzi (D, NY-3), Congressman Eliot Engel (D, NY-16), and Congressman Jim Himes (D, CT-4), meeting with local representatives of Save the Sound, Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Sierra Club, Audubon Society, Long Island Sound Study Citizens Advisory Committee and others to discuss saving Plum Island, restoring the Long Island Sound and other local environmental priorities.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://katko.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-katko-participates-panel-discussion-highlighting-need-enhance-global,REP. KATKO PARTICIPATES IN PANEL DISCUSSION HIGHLIGHTING NEED TO ENHANCE GLOBAL AVIATION SECURITY,2018-11-28,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,John Katko,K000386,katko.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) traveled to Montreal to participate in the Leaders Plenary of the AVSEC 2018 Conference for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which sets global standards for aviation safety and security. By participating in the keynote panel, Rep. Katko, who chairs the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security for the House Homeland Security Committee, addressed several hundred representatives from 190+ ICAO member nations around the world. His remarks urged more investment in aviation security screening and technologies, as well as better cooperation between the United States and partner countries to improve aviation security and to protect the free movement of people and goods. Specifically, Rep. Katko focused on mutual efforts to mitigate insider threats to aviation security and protect crowded public areas of airports, where a number of high profile terror attacks have occurred in recent years. Following today's conference, Rep. Katko stated, This conference brings together the world's top aviation security leaders and influencers to discuss how we can work together to combat threats to the traveling public. I am honored to have been invited by the Secretary General of ICAO to discuss mutual security interests and how the United States can be an even stronger partner in securing aviation around the world. The free movement of people and goods is central to the American way of life and our economy, and we must seize every opportunity to close security gaps. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1629,Reed Sends Letter to Cuomo on Working to Improve NY Business Environment Following Amazon Deal,2018-11-28,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Reed Sends Letter to Cuomo on Working to Improve NY Business Environment Following Amazon Deal f t # e Washington, D.C., November 28, 2018 Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced he sent a letter to Governor Cuomo raising concerns over the $1.7 billion in subsidies offered in exchange for Amazon locating their second headquarters in New York City. Tom highlighted how the Amazon deal disparaged hardworking New Yorkers struggling to keep their businesses open, and how existing New York businesses deserve priority over companies like Amazon. Just this month, New Era Cap announced they would shutter one of their plants and lay off 219 hardworking New York residents in order to relocate to Florida. Tom recommended requiring a three-fifths majority vote of the state legislature to approve any incentive package of the Amazon magnitude, and he offered his help to the Governor and the state legislature to implement lower taxes and a reasonable regulatory environment for existing businesses in New York State. To view the letter to Governor Cuomo please click HERE. f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1631,"Reeds Problem Solvers Caucus Break the Gridlock, Implement House Rule Reform",2018-11-28,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced Democrat members of the Problem Solvers Caucus struck a deal with Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Rules Committee Ranking Member Jim McGovern to change the House rules, break the gridlock in Washington and make it easier for bipartisan bills to pass. These rule changes represent a hopeful and substantial breakthrough to empower the people we represent, enable rank-and-file Members to truly govern and make it easier for bipartisan bills to pass. Republican co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus Tom Reed said. We look forward to continuing to work across the aisle to find common ground in order to get things done for the American people. Finally we're getting some constructive bipartisan changes to make this place work. I am proud of our efforts for more transparency and accountability, Rep. Fred Upton said. After all, this is the People's House. The commonsense rule reforms will help deliver real results for the American people on their most important priorities which have been bottled up in Congress for too long. Rules and Reforms Agreement 1. Every Member Gets a Voice: Adopt a rule creating a Consensus Calendar. Once a bill reaches 290 co-sponsors, a 25 legislative day clock will begin. If the primary committee of jurisdiction does not report the bill by the end of the 25 legislative days, the legislation will be placed on the new Consensus Calendar where it will remain until the bill is considered. For every in-session week, after February 28th of the First Session and before September 30th of the Second Session, majority leadership will be required to bring at least one bill on the Consensus Calendar to the Floor. 2. Bipartisan Amendments: Create a Rules Committee Protocol that specifically adds a preference to amendments that comply with the rules, and have at least twenty Members of each party cosponsoring the amendment. 3. Modernize the Discharge Petition: Allow discharge petitions to be considered under a 3-day notice process similar to privileged resolutions in order to facilitate their use and effectiveness, while still requiring 218 signatures. The current process only allows perfected petitions on certain Mondays and only if the House is in session on those days. 4. Increase Committee Transparency: Require three business days' notice for committee markups, but preservetheentiregoodcauseexception. 5. Reform the Motion to Vacate the Chair: Adopt arule stating that aresolution causing a vacancy in theOffice of the Speakerwill be privilegedif offered by the direction of amajorparty caucus or conference. 6. Legislative Committee Party Ratios: Commit to a more fair party ratio for committees. Since ratios change throughout the year due to resignations, special elections etc., ratios have never been and should not be set through the standing rules of the House. We are also aware of the Minority's need to negotiate for seats they need and how setting ratios in the standing rules could inadvertently restrict their needs. However, we agree that to the extent possible party ratios on legislative committees (including Intelligence and Joint and Select Committees, but excluding Rules and Ethics) should reflect the party ratio of the entire House. 7. A More Inclusive Amendment Process: Commit to a more fair and inclusive legislative process where more ideas and amendments are debated, and there is less of a reliance on closed rules. 8. Preserve Majority Markups: Ensure that a majority of the Members of a committee can request and schedule a markup of the committee they serve on.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-elise-stefanik-announces-anthony-pileggi-serve-chief-staff,Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Announces Anthony Pileggi to serve as Chief of Staff,2018-11-28,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) today announced Anthony Pileggi will serve as Chief of Staff for her office in the 116th Congress. Mr. Pileggi was born and raised in Herkimer County. Most recently, Mr. Pileggi served as the Northeast Regional Political Director for the National Republican Congressional Committee. Prior to his service at the NRCC, Mr. Pileggi served as Congresswoman Stefanik's District Director from 2015 to 2017 and ran her successful 2014 and 2016 Congressional campaigns. Additionally, Mr. Pileggi successfully managed former Rep. Richard Hanna's (NY-22) 2012 re-election campaign and served as a Regional Director for his congressional office. I am excited to announce that Anthony will join my team as Chief of Staff. Anthony knows the 21st District intimately and is a tremendously hard worker. His work ethic, along with his background and skillset, will bring great institutional knowledge and energy to our Congressional office, Stefanik said. Mr. Pileggi joins the team and replaces outgoing Chief of Staff, Lindley Kratovil Sherer. Mrs. Sherer served as Congresswoman Stefanik's Chief of Staff since her election in 2014 and is transitioning to the private sector. I am so grateful to Lindley for her tireless work serving the families of our district. I have been lucky to have Lindley at the helm in my first two terms in office. She is a capable adviser who brings a wealth of experience from both the Legislative and Executive Branches of how to navigate the legislative process in Washington, Rep. Stefanik said. I look forward to her success in the next chapter. Mr. Pileggi, will officially begin work in January 2019. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1630,Reed Staff to Hold Remote Office Hours in Owego December 5,2018-11-26,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Reed Staff to Hold Remote Office Hours in Owego December 5 f t # e Owego, NY, November 26, 2018 Rep. Tom Reed's staff will hold remote office hours in Owego on Wednesday, December 5, from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. The meeting will be in the conference room on the second floor at the Tioga County Office Building, 56 Main St, Owego, NY. Staff will be available to answer questions, gather feedback, and provide assistance with immigration, Social Security, veterans' benefits, and other issues related to federal agencies.Those unable to attend are encouraged to contact any of Reed's offices: Corning:89 West Market Street(607) 654-7566 Geneva:433 Exchange Street(315) 759-5229 Ithaca:401 East State Street, Suite 304-1(607) 222-2027 Jamestown:2 East 2nd Street, Suite 208(716) 708-6369 Olean:1 Bluebird Square(716) 379-8434 Please call (607) 654-7566 with any questions regarding the Owego office hours or visitwww.Reed.house.gov f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1626,Reed Blasts Cuomo for Illegal Immigrant Drivers License Support,2018-11-19,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Today, Rep. Tom Reed blasted Governor Andrew Cuomo for hisreckless support of a bill to grant illegal immigrants drivers licenses, and highlighted his work to find a legislative fix to our immigration system by changing the House rules. For Cuomo to support this bill is reckless. Giving drivers licenses to illegal immigrants is not fair for the men and women who immigrated here legally, for hardworking New York taxpayers or the mothers who worry about the safety oftheir children in our neighborhoods, Tom said. This is why we are working to change the House rules so we can reform our immigration system responsibly and make it easier for bipartisan bills to pass. Here we go in the new New York State. Governor Cuomo and his one-party-rules Legislature are getting ready to blow through stop signs trouncing the individual rights of hard-working, law-abiding, lifelong, responsible residents,State Senator Tom O'Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) said.""Buckle up, look both ways, and hold on to your wallet, this state's about to get taxed and turned upside down at breakneck speed."" All New Yorkers should be alarmed about the Governor's support of a proposal that would allow illegal immigrants to apply for driver's licenses,Senator Catharine M. Young, (57thSenate District), said.Rewarding those who have broken our laws with the same rights as American citizens is fundamentallywrong. It is essentially a backdoor maneuver intended to allow those here illegally to vote in our elections. ""This radical proposal has the potential to jeopardize our national security. We have a duty and obligation to uphold andconsistentlyenforce the rule of law,State Senator Pam Helming said.This New York City driven legislation would create a pandora's box of problems and will not make our communities safer. In 2007, then Governor Spitzer put forward a similar proposal that failed. County clerks across the state, including then Erie County Clerk Kathy Hochul, aggressively opposed this measure. The Governor and legislature should can this proposal. I thank Tom for his leadership on this important issue."" Since New York State has voter registration as part of DMV services, this move to provide illegal aliens with drivers licenses will create opportunities for fraudulent voter registrations,Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello said. It needlessly increases the burden on county government, which provides DMV services. The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus Tom co-chairs introduced a proposal to secure our border, reform our immigration system and provide legal status for our Dreamers this past spring, but due to the archaic House rules were never able to receive an up or down vote on the bill. New York state granting standard driver's license to illegal immigrants will inhibit law enforcement's ability to identify illegal aliens when stopped for suspicion of a crime and limit their ability to notify ICE increasing the chances dangerous, illegal immigrant criminals will go undetected in our community for years to come.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/listen-faa-it-s-law,"Listen Up, FAA - Its the Law",2018-11-19,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"From the North Shore Helicopter Route's planning to its continued use, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has flat out ignored the residents directly affected by the persistent issue of helicopter noise. Established in 2004, the route's renewal was jammed through again in 2016 without a public hearing or public comment period and against the wishes of those affected on the East End. The FAA and Department of Transportation have sole jurisdiction over the aircraft routes that have impacted these communities, but they have turned their backs on the residents whose quality of life has suffered summer after summer. On behalf of my constituents, I introduced a bipartisan legislative proposal that became law requiring the FAA to reassess the North Shore Helicopter Route to address the noise impact on affected communities, improve altitude enforcement and assess alternative routes, including an all water route over the Atlantic Ocean. Additionally, it would require the FAA to hold a public hearing on the NSR in impacted communities and open a public comment period. Working across the aisle, I secured House and Senate passage of this proposal, including it in this year's FAA Reauthorization Act, which was signed into law on October 5, 2018. With the enactment of this legislation, the FAA was now required to hold a public hearing and open a public comment period for my constituents affected by this route, and, in a failed effort to comply with this new legislation, recently held a series of workshops across Long Island. Although the FAA is now forced to listen as enshrined in federal law, these workshops have given Long Islanders a bad case of deja vu. These workshops fail to comply with the public hearing mandated in this new law, and many strongly believe they were seemingly formatted to stifle the true negative impact of this route. The FAA was required by law to hold a public hearing within 30 days of enactment of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, which was signed into law on October 5th. On the heels of these workshops, Senator Schumer and myself each just sent a letter to the FAA Eastern Region Regional Administrator underscoring the fact that these forums fail to comply with federal law and demanding the FAA hold a public hearing immediately. The FAA must understand the gravity of this situation, the widespread adverse impact the North Shore Helicopter Route has had on so many Long Islanders' everyday lives, and they will do so by hearing from everyone affected. It is imperative that the FAA schedule this public hearing immediately, and address the concerns and improve the quality of life of impacted Long Islanders. My message to concerned constituents is this: Don't allow your family member's or neighbor's comment speak for you. Everyone must submit their comment to the FAA on or before January 2, 2019, by visiting the public comment period webpage online here. Congressman Lee Zeldin represents the First Congressional District of New York in the U.S. House of Representatives.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1624,Reed Delivers Grants for Southern Tier Health Care System Inc.,2018-11-16,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced a $265,179 grant to provide education and training to emergency police, fire, and medical services in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Counties. We care about ensuring our rural communities have fair access to quality emergency healthcare, Tom said. This grant enables the Southern Tier Health Care System to provide essential training to first responders in order to combat the opioid crisis and boost jobs in our community. We couldn't be more pleased to receive this second round of federal funding, said Donna Kahm, STHCS President and CEO. Distance is one of the biggest barriers to health care and health education for professionals in this vast, rural coverage area. With each additional satellite site we make distance less a part of the equation, allowing for trainees from a broad spectrum of health-care disciplines to access information vital to serving the residents of our counties, enhancing the quality of rural health care and advancing their own careers. Southern Tier Health Care System, Inc. is a rural health care network serving Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties in southwestern New York. Its mission is to improve the health and wellness of our rural communities. STHCS features the Southern Tier Emergency Medical Services (STEMS) as one of its largest and most impactful programs. A program agency for the NYS Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems (BEMSTS), STEMS coordinates, trains and credentials a network of 93 EMS agencies and 900 professional and volunteer responders across the coverage area.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1625,Reed Secures Grants for Randolph Regional EMS,2018-11-16,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Reed Secures Grants for Randolph Regional EMS f t # e Washington, D.C., November 16, 2018 Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced a $59,000 grant to provide the Randolph Region EMS Corporation with a new Road Rescue Ultramedic Ambulance. We care about ensuring our first responders have fair access to the resources they need to deliver their vital lifesaving services, Tom said. This grant enables the Randolph Regional EMS Corporation to replace an aging ambulance with a newer and more reliable model, ensuring our first responders can keep our community safe. We used this grant to obtain a new ambulance that will be used to provide emergency medical services to Randolph and the surrounding areas, said David Senn, paramedic and president of the Randolph Regional EMS Corporation. The ambulance will replace one that's 10 years old. This ambulance will allow us to provide more reliable service to the community, and we appreciate the opportunity to obtain this vehicle through the USDA Community Facilities Grant Program. The Randolph Regional EMS Corporation serves the Town of Randolph and the surrounding communities, providing emergency medical services for over 2,600 residents. f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-calls-faa-regional-administrator-schedule-public-hearing,Rep. Zeldin Calls on FAA Regional Administrator to Schedule Public Hearing as Required by Law Following this Weeks FAA Workshops,2018-11-16,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"PATCHOGUE, NY - Following this week's three workshops hosted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Garden City, Riverhead and Flushing on the continued use of the North Shore Helicopter Route, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) issued the following statement and sent the following letter to FAA Eastern Region Regional Administrator Jennifer Solomon: From the North Shore Helicopter Route's planning to its continued use, the FAA has flat out ignored the residents directly affected, and, although the FAA is now forced to listen as enshrined in federal law, these workshops' have given Long Islanders a bad case of deja vu. These workshops' fail to comply with the public hearing mandated in my legislative proposal which is now law, and many strongly believe they were seemingly formatted to stifle the true negative impact of this route. The FAA was required by law to hold a public hearing within 30 days of enactment of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, which was signed into law on October 5, 2018. It is imperative that the FAA schedule this public hearing immediately, and address the concerns and improve the quality of life of impacted Long Islanders. PDF of the signed letter is available here. Full text of the letter is as follows: Jennifer Solomon Regional Administrator Eastern Region Federal Aviation Administration 1 Aviation Plaza Jamaica, NY 11434-4809 Dear Regional Administrator Solomon, As a follow up to our phone conversation yesterday, I write to express grave concern that following passage into law of a requirement for the FAA to hold a public hearing on the North Shore Helicopter Route (NSR) within 30 days of enactment that the FAA instead chose to hold workshops this week. The needs of my constituents on the East End of Long Island will not be ignored by the Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region. This decision to not hold a public hearing within 30 days as required by federal law is entirely unacceptable. This week, the series of workshops held on Long Island in an attempt to comply with the requirements laid out in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 were an insult to my constituents and did not meet the explicit requirements in my legislative proposal included in Section 182 of the law requiring the FAA to hold a public hearing in the communities impacted by the North Shore Helicopter Route. Not only were these workshops a failure to comply with the public hearing mandated in this new law, but many strongly believe they were seemingly formatted to stifle the true negative impact of this route, the degradation of day to day quality of life on so many residents on the East End. I urge you to immediately schedule this public hearing and listen to the people of my district in a transparent and open format. These are the people whose quality of life have been so negatively impacted by the aircraft noise imposed on their communities by the deeply flawed NSR and they deserve to be heard. It's the law. Another critical requirement enshrined in law that the FAA must comply with is the transparent public comment process mandated in Section 182 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. With the current comment process underway, it is imperative that the FAA review and respond to all comments filed by individuals, elected officials and community groups in the impacted areas. It is paramount that the flawed regulation currently mandating the North Shore Route with zero accountability for aircraft that transition over the North Fork of Long Island, when true all water routes are readily available, must be changed. In our discussion yesterday, you and your team assured me that well before the NSR expires in the summer of 2020, it will not be once again abruptly extended in the manner it was last time. It is imperative that the FAA hold to this commitment. The FAA rulemaking team must promptly provide me, my constituents and other local elected officials in impacted communities with a clear timeline and transparent process regarding the future of the NSR well ahead of the 2020 deadline, most importantly before the start of the next high season in 2019. The most important requirement of the new law is that the FAA initiate a review of the flawed regulations that are perpetuating the aircraft noise crisis in my district and in communities throughout Long Island unlucky enough to be along the path of the NSR. The final and most important goal throughout this process must be a shift to true all water routes including along the Atlantic Ocean for aircraft bound for Long Island's east end. In the interim, much stricter enforcement of altitude requirements and much more thorough follow-up on noise complaints along the NSR must be your agency's priority. For your review, Section 182 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Public Law No: 115-254) is outlined below. It is imperative that your office comply fully with these requirements and do so promptly. By law, these public hearings should have been held by now. Thank you for your attention to this important issue that continues to impact the quality of life of my constituents. Sincerely, Lee Zeldin Member of Congress SEC. 182. MANDATORY USE OF THE NEW YORK NORTH SHORE HELICOPTER ROUTE. (a) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD. (1) IN GENERAL.The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall provide notice of, and an opportunity for, at least 60 days of public comment with respect to the regulations in subpart H of part 93 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. (2) TIMING.The public comment period required under paragraph (1) shall begin not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) PUBLIC HEARING.Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall hold a public hearing in the communities impacted by the regulations described in subsection (a)(1) to solicit feedback with respect to the regulations. (c) REVIEW.Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall initiate a review of the regulations described in subsection (a)(1) that assesses the (1) noise impacts of the regulations for communities, including communities in locations where aircraft are transitioning to or from a destination or point of landing; (2) enforcement of applicable flight standards, including requirements for helicopters operating on the relevant route to remain at or above 2,500 feet mean sea level; and (3) availability of alternative or supplemental routes to reduce the noise impacts of the regulations, including the institution of an all water route over the Atlantic Ocean.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://donovan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/donovan-bill-staten-island-seawall-passes-house,Donovan Bill for Staten Island Seawall Passes the House,2018-11-14,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Daniel Donovan,D000625,donovan.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Dan Donovan's (R-NY) legislation (H.R. 6666) that would allow the Secretary of Interior to grant an easement on Miller Field to the City of New York for operation and maintenance of the Staten Island Seawall following its completion. The bill resolves potential legal impediments and is critical to ensuring that the Staten Island Seawall Project starts construction on time. Failure for the Senate to immediately pass Donovan's bill would be a major setback for Staten Island East Shore residents. HR 6666 will now head to the Senate to be voted on. A transcript of Donovan's floor speech in support of the bill can be found below: I rise in support of H.R. 6666, a bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant an easement to the City of New York for operation and maintenance of the Staten Island Seawall project following its completion. I have lived on Staten Island my entire life and was there with my fellow residents as Superstorm Sandy devastated our community. New York suffered an astronomical $19 billion in damages, and nearly 1.2 million of my neighbors were without power. We lost 43 New Yorkers during that storm - 24 of them from Staten Island and several more from the portion of the district that I represent in Brooklyn. This project will help my constituents to recover. This will be transformative for tens of thousands of Staten Islanders, as it will give them the comprehensive flood protection, and flood insurance relief, that they need. When the project is 50 percent complete, many people will begin to receive discounts in their flood insurance premiums; and when the project is completed, most of the families living on the other side of this project will have no requirement to have flood insurance coverage at all. It will be a truly life changing project for them. Mr. Speaker, I ask that the House approve this legislation under the suspension of the rules, so that the Seawall project can bring these benefits to my neighbors on Staten Island. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-announces-contract-awarded-long-island-intracoastal-waterway,Rep. Zeldin Announces Contract Awarded for Long Island Intracoastal Waterway Dredge,2018-11-09,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"PATCHOGUE, N.Y. - Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY- 1) just announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded the contract today to carry out the dredge of the Long Island Intracoastal Waterway to H&L Contracting of Bayshore, New York. This is continued great news for our coastal economy, commercial and recreational fishermen, boaters and all whose livelihoods rely on the vitality of our communities' waterways, said Congressman Lee Zeldin. Coming on the heels of an emergency dredge of the Moriches Inlet, this dredge of the Long Island Intracoastal Waterway will continue to revitalize and support the surrounding maritime industry and the tourism it attracts. In a district nearly completely surrounded by water, I will continue to work with the Army Corps of Engineers to maintain and strengthen our maritime infrastructure. Earlier this year, Congressman Zeldin called for the dredging of Moriches Inlet and the Long Island Intracoastal Waterway after a series of winter storms. In April, Rep. Zeldin worked with Colonel Thomas Asbery of the Army Corps to receive the needed Emergency Declaration from the Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division Brigadier General William Graham, granting Rep. Zeldin's request to perform emergency dredging of the Moriches Inlet. This emergency declaration began the process of coordinating funding and permits so dredging vessels could begin work, which also included placement of the sand at Smith Point County Park at Rep. Zeldin's request. In June, Rep. Zeldin secured $12.25 million in federal funding to complete the emergency dredge of Moriches Inlet. In July, the contract was awarded by the Army Corps of Engineers to Weeks Marine to complete the emergency dredge. In August, Congressman Zeldin secured $3 million to dredge 2.7 miles of the Long Island Intracoastal Waterway. Last month, Rep. Zeldin announced the official start of the Moriches Inlet Emergency dredge.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/press-release-congressman-collins-announces-annual-holiday-mail-for-0,Press Release: Congressman Collins Announces Annual Holiday Mail for Troops Project,2018-11-05,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y.--- Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement urging local schools to participate in this year's Holiday Mail for the Troops Program. I am proud to once again invite all elementary age students in New York's 27th District to create holiday cards for our troops, said Congressman Chris Collins. The holiday season is fast approaching and many of our brave service men and women will not be able enjoy it at home with their families. Nothing can replace being with loved ones and friends during the holidays, but together we can brighten this holiday season for our troops. With your help, we will distribute holiday cards to the brave men and women at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station to show our appreciation for their service. Participants are asked to drop off the holiday cards to either of Congressman Collins' district offices no later thanDecember 14, 2018 to ensure delivery by Christmas. Lancaster District OfficeGeneseo District Office 2813 Wehrle Drive, Suite 13 128 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 Geneseo, NY 14454 Phone: (716) 634-2324 Phone: (585) 519-4002 Please contact Shannon Dougherty at Shannon.Dougherty@mail.house.govif you have any questions about how your school can participate. You can also reach Shannon by phone at 585-815-5286. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://katko.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-katko-mayor-walsh-announce-doj-funding-police-body-cameras,"CONGRESSMAN KATKO, MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCE DOJ FUNDING FOR POLICE BODY CAMERAS",2018-11-05,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,John Katko,K000386,katko.house.gov,,,legacy,"Syracuse, New York U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) and Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh today announced the City of Syracuse has been awarded nearly $300,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Justice for Body-Worn Cameras for the City of Syracuse Police Department. Congressman Katko supported the application for funding submitted by the City of Syracuse. As the City of Syracuse continues to fight gang violence plaguing our city, this funding will help ensure that our police officers and community are safe. I proudly advocated for this award so that the City of Syracuse can expand its current Body-Worn Camera program, said Congressman John Katko. This program is an integral part of the Police Department's ongoing, comprehensive community engagement strategy. I commend Mayor Walsh, Chief Fowler, and the hardworking men and women of the Syracuse Police Department for their commitment to keeping the City safe and to build and maintain positive relationships between law enforcement and the community. Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh said, We expect the body-worn camera program to create significant benefits for our police officers and for the community, but it also brings additional costs. The support of the Department of Justice and Congressman Katko ensures our police department has the resources they need to do their jobs and to make our neighborhoods safer. Thank you Congressman for providing the support necessary to keep this program operating. Congressman Katko and Mayor Walsh were joined by Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler in announcing the funding today.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-statement-us-reimposition-sanctions-lifted-under-iran-nuclear,Rep. Zeldin Statement on US Reimposition of Sanctions Lifted Under Iran Nuclear Deal,2018-11-05,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"PATCHOGUE, NY- Following the United States' reimposition of sanctions that were lifted as part of the Iran Nuclear Deal on Iran's energy, ship building, shipping and banking sectors, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement: The Iran Nuclear Deal was fatally flawed for what was in it and fatally flawed for what was not in it. Since the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was entered into, Iranian aggression in the Middle East, including Iraq, Syria, and elsewhere, has only increased, and their illegal, nefarious, terrorist activities have only gotten worse, since all of the leverage that brought the Iranians to the table was negotiated away under the JCPOA. I applaud the administration's decision to reimpose the sanctions lifted under this ill-advised deal in an effort to curb Iran's malign interests in the region and ensure that Iran is no longer rewarded for its bad behavior. Iran must stop their nefarious activities and these sanctions against Iran are another great step in the right direction. The onus is on Iran to change its behavior. Additionally, Iran should meet the United States' most reasonable demands to lift the sunset provisions of the Iran Nuclear Deal and strengthen the verification regime as well.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://donovan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/donovan-asks-mattis-pompeo-options-encourage-liberia-establish-war,"Donovan Asks Mattis, Pompeo on Options to Encourage Liberia to Establish War Crimes Tribunal",2018-11-02,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Daniel Donovan,D000625,donovan.house.gov,,,legacy,"Staten Island, New York - U.S. Representative Dan Donovan (R-NY) asked Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo what their respective departments can do to further encourage Liberia to establish a war crimes tribunal. Donovan's letter comes after Liberian Foreign Minister Gbehzohngar Findley's recent comments which reportedly suggested a referendum be used to determine the establishment of a war crimes tribunal. In September, Donovan introduced his resolution on Liberia. Last month, the House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously passed Donovan's resolution. His remarks can be watched here. Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), who co-sponsored the resolution, also applauded Congressman Donovan's leadership. He stated, Liberia and Liberian-Americans have no greater friend, I would say, than our good friend Dan Donovan. The full text of the letter is below: Dear Secretary Mattis and Secretary Pompeo, New York's 11th Congressional District is home to the largest Liberian population in the world outside of Liberia. With a vibrant presence in the Clifton section of Staten Island, I have seen their contributions for many years. They are a hardworking and family-oriented community who have made themselves an integral part of the district. As you know, from 1991 to 2002, civil war devastated Liberia and Sierra Leone. The violence took the lives of over 200,000 people, displaced over 1,000,000 persons, and saw horrific cases of murder, amputation, mass rape, and other human rights abuses. The heinous crimes that occurred during this time are unspeakable, yet many of the perpetrators hold positions in Liberia's government. With the presence of Senator Prince Y. Johnson and others, we are seeing Liberia's slow creep backwards towards the murderous mayhem of its civil war era. Liberians are rightfully clamoring for justice. The last thing we want to see is the cycle of violence start yet again. I fear that is exactly what will happen should the perpetrators of vicious crimes be allowed to escape responsibility. To this end, I have introduced H. Res. 1055 in the House of Representatives, which calls upon Liberia to establish a war crimes tribunal. This effort has already been followed by responses from Liberian government officials. Liberian Foreign Minister Gbehzohngar Findley earlier this month reportedly suggested a referendum to establish a war crimes tribunal. Unfortunately, this vague statement from Minister Findley falls short of genuine and robust commitment to establishing a war crimes tribunal. To that end, what more can the Department of Defense and Department of State do to encourage Monrovia to establish a war crimes tribunal? And how else can myself and my colleagues in Congress assist in this effort? I look forward to your expeditious responses. Sincerely, ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-statement-response-faa-announcement-north-shore-helicopter,Rep. Zeldin Statement in Response to FAA Announcement of North Shore Helicopter Route Public Forums,2018-11-02,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"PATCHOGUE, NY - Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) issued the following statement regarding today's Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) notification of the North Shore Helicopter Route public meetings: ""My North Shore Helicopter Route legislation is the law of the land, and the FAA must abide by that. As the details of the FAA's public comment process come together, I will continue to hold their feet to the fire to ensure that every last voice is heard. The law requires a public hearing and public comment session. A workshop idea can very well compliment a public hearing, but there's no way it can or will be in lieu of a public hearing to receive oral testimony. That's not an option by law, by me, and for many others. The best path forward is an all water route over the Atlantic Ocean and it will be most important for impacted residents to submit oral and/or written testimony throughout this upcoming public comment period to ensure that this North Shore Helicopter Route is reassessed and a better bath forward is pursued."" The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 302), which included Rep. Zeldin's legislative proposal to require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reassess the North Shore Route (NSR) to address the noise impact on affected communities, improve altitude enforcement, and consider alternative routes, including an all water route over the Atlantic Ocean requires the FAA hold a public comment period and public hearing in the community for residents to voice their concerns. The FAA announced today that public meetings will be held at the following sites: November 13, 2018, 7-9 p.m. Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 November 14, 2018, 7-9 p.m. Riverhead Middle School, 600 Harrison Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901 November 15, 2018, 7-9 p.m. Vaughn College, 8601 23rd Ave, Flushing, NY 11369 Residents can submit their comments as part of the mandated public comment period, which ends on January 2, 2019, here.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://faso.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1396,Faso Highlights $500k Grant for Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES),2018-11-01,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,John Faso,F000464,faso.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) today highlighted a federal grant award to Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) through the Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant program. This $499,926 federal investment will help increase Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) opportunities and increase opioid misuse education and prevention through the purchase and installation of interactive distance learning equipment. This USDA Rural Development grant program helps organizations find new ways to utilize technology to connect with students in their communities and enhance learning opportunities, said Congressman Faso. The work Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES is doing to expand STEM education programs for their students while also focusing on opioid prevention is truly commendable as it addresses critical needs in Upstate ensuring individuals have the skills and training they need for today's jobs and combatting the opioid epidemic. ""On behalf of the students, families and schools that we serve, the Otsego Northern Catskills (ONC) BOCES is appreciative to be selected as a recipient for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant. The additional funds will allow ONC BOCES to expand science, technology, engineering and mathematics educational opportunities for the rural students we serve. Moreover, these funds will also provide a means to increase prevention education of opioid misuse,"" said Otsego Northern Catskills (ONC) BOCES District Superintendent Nicholas Savin. Background from USDA: This Rural Development investment will assist Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) increase Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) opportunities and increase opioid misuse education and prevention through the purchase and installation of interactive distance learning equipment. This project implements and expands STEM courses and opioid education and prevention at ten (10) educational facilities located in six (6) counties in the northern Catskill Mountains in New York state. The project provides new videoconference endpoints allowing students access to 55 shared courses, within the school district, and over 402 courses statewide. Additional equipment will be placed in school health offices and school-based health centers, increasing access to healthcare providers providing substance misuse education and counseling. This project will bring advanced education opportunities and expanded healthcare access to 23,261 students and residents.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1619,Tom Reed Honored with Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence,2018-11-01,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Tom Reed Honored with Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence Nation's Largest Industrial Trade Association Says Tom is a Champion of Manufacturing f t # e Washington, D.C., November 1, 2018 The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has awarded Rep. Tom Reed the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence based on Tom's votes in the 115th Congress on issues which are critical to manufacturing in the United States. We care about fighting for good-paying, high-quality jobs across our region, and the manufacturing sector provides these kinds of jobs, Tom said. Through our work as the Co-Chair of the bipartisanHouse Manufacturing Caucus we will continue to be a leader in Washington to fight for fair access to good paying jobs for hard working people in our community. In New York and across America, manufacturers are creating jobs, investing in communities and raising wages. That's a direct result of Tom's support for policies that have strengthened manufacturing and created opportunities for America's manufacturing workers,NAM Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Relations Aric Newhouse said.The NAM is proud to stand with lawmakers like Tom who understand manufacturing's critical contributions to our economy and are working actively to advance the manufacturing agenda. Key votes included in the Voting Record are selected by small, medium and large manufacturing executives who serve on the NAM's Key Vote Advisory Committee. Additional information on the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence can be foundhere. f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1620,Skyrocketing Insulin Cost: Congressional Diabetes Caucus Highlights Need and Ways to Bring Prices Down,2018-11-01,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"The skyrocketing cost of insulin must be brought under control for the sake of millions of Americans who depend on it, and the U.S. government has tools at its disposal to help, the bipartisan Congressional Diabetes Caucus concluded in a report released today. Caucus co-chairs Tom Reed (R-NY) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) completed the report after an inquiry lasting more than a year involving consultations with patients, health care providers, insulin makers, wholesalers, pharmacies, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and health insurers. We care about the 7.5 million Americans who rely on insulin to manage their blood sugar levels and prevent debilitating complications every day, Reed and DeGette said. Many cannot live without it, but countless patients struggle to afford it. As their out-of-pocket costs continue to rise, the current system is unfairly putting insulin out of reach placing millions of lives at risk. The price of insulin has doubled since 2012, after nearly tripling in the previous 10 years. A patient's out-of-pocket insulin cost can exceed $300 per vial; some regularly use two or more vials per month. Patients have resorted to skipping doses, which can have dangerous, even fatal consequences. In conducting their inquiry, Reed and DeGette found the insulin drug market is especially complicated due to interconnected issues, marked by an influx of upward price pressures with limited counterbalancing downward market forces. The insulin market involves drug makers, wholesalers, pharmacies, PBMs and insurers. The drug's list price is based on factors including manufacturers' operational expenses, research and development costs, marketing expenses,etc.From there, the cost is affected by intermediaries in the supply chain, and there are incentives which drive up the price further. At the same time, relatively few downward market forces exist to keep the price under control: In the United States, insulin is manufactured by only three companies, while three large wholesalers control about 85 percent of the drug distribution market. In their report, Reed and DeGette make 11 policy recommendations which include actions to increase the transparency of pricing, foster market competition, modify formulary usage, and address patent reform.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-stefanik-invites-ny-21-veterans-share-their-stories-service,Rep. Stefanik Invites NY-21 Veterans to Share Their Stories of Service,2018-11-01,2018,2018-11,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,"Glens Falls, NY Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) announced that she will be sharing stories of North Country veterans on her Congressional website throughout the month of November in honor of Veterans Day. The North Country is steeped in rich military tradition and is home to some of the bravest patriots this country has ever known, said Congresswoman Stefanik. On Veterans Day, Americans across the country pause to honor those who have served, but their sacrifice is so much bigger than just one day. Please help me honor these men and women who have served by allowing me to share their stories and photos with a grateful nation throughout November. Our military service members have sacrificed so much to keep our nation safe, and I am honored to serve these brave veterans in Congress. For residents of New York's 21st District who have served in the military or know someone who has, Congresswoman Stefanik is inviting them to submit photos and stories from their time in service to our office. Congresswoman Stefanik will be adding these stories and photos on her official website (https://stefanik.house.gov/veterans-share-your-story) and Facebook page throughout the month of November. Please submit your stories and photos to ny21vets@mail.house.gov or to our Glens Falls office at 136 Glen Street, Glens Falls, N.Y., 12801. Please do not mail original photos. Those who are submitting material are asked to include a short description of the branch, title, and assignment for photos. Also, they are asked ensure they have permission to share photos and stories before sending. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://donovan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/donovan-maloney-request-hearing-holocaust-education-bill-following,"Donovan, Maloney Request Hearing on Holocaust Education Bill Following Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting",2018-10-31,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,Daniel Donovan,D000625,donovan.house.gov,,,legacy,"Staten Island, NY - In the wake of the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, U.S. Representatives Dan Donovan (R-NY) and Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) formally requested that the House Committee on Education and the Workforce hold a hearing on their bipartisan Never Again Education Act, which would bolster Holocaust education across the country. The representatives wrote, As we condemn this horrendous attack and the anti-Semitism that caused it, we also must ensure that our children and students understand the dangers of rising anti-Semitism and that they know its history. For if we do not learn from the past, we are doomed to repeat it. The full text of the letter is below: Dear Chairwoman Foxx and Ranking Member Scott, We write to respectfully request that the Committee on Education and the Workforce hold a hearing on H.R. 5460, the Never Again Education Act, so that this important bill can finally move forward. The Never Again Education Act is a bipartisan bill to give our teachers the resources and training they need to teach our children the important lessons of the Holocaust and the consequences of intolerance and hate. The bill ensures more schools have the opportunity to educate their students about the Holocaust, through the creation of a fund at the Department of Education to provide grants to public and private middle and high schools that will help teachers develop and improve Holocaust education programs. On Saturday, October 27th, 11 Jews were killed on Shabbat simply for being in synagogue and practicing their faith. This attack is believed to be the deadliest on the American Jewish community in our nation's history. This is horrific and unconscionable and comes at a time when anti-Semitic incidents and online harassment are on the rise. The Anti-Defamation League reports that anti-Semitic incidents were up 57% in 2017, from the previous year. As we condemn this horrendous attack and the anti-Semitism that caused it, we also must ensure that our children and students understand the dangers of rising anti-Semitism and that they know its history. For if we do not learn from the past, we are doomed to repeat it. Holocaust education is a vital part of our children's learning experience. Unfortunately, far too many students in our country grow up without basic knowledge of the events during the Holocaust. By holding a hearing on H.R. 5460 and moving this important bill, Congress can reiterate the importance of teaching our children the history of hate and the horrors to which it leads. Now more than ever, we need that reminder. Thank you for your consideration of this request. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1618,"Reed Secures Grants for Rural Development in Angelica, Portland, and Ripley",2018-10-31,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced a $40,000 grant for the Village of Angelica, a $60,000 grant for the Town of Portland, and a $149,600 grant for the Town of Ripley to provide funding to increase and promote development in our rural communities and grow the economy. We care about ensuring our rural communities have fair access to financial support to better our community, Tom said. These grants enable our local villages and towns to purchase the equipment they need and complete infrastructure projects to serve our rural areas and boost jobs in our community. It's very nice to have an elected representative such as Tom Reed who understands and cares about the communities that he serves, said Village of Angelica Mayor Michael Trivisondoli. The village of Angelica would not have been able to purchase the necessary safety equipment without the grant and loan combination we received from the USDA Rural Development program. Thank you on behalf of the Village of Angelica. These funds are very helpful to the Town of Portland, said Daniel Schrantz, Supervisor of the Town of Portland. It really helps our highway department keep up with their equipment and it is very helpful for rural communities to have that help. If we lose our dam, we lose our water source, essentially,"" Douglas Bowen, supervisor of Ripley, said. ""This will repair the damage that has taken place over the past few years due to storms. We have been very fortunate in Ripley and appreciate all the help Rural Development has given us. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development offers loans, grants, and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support economic development in rural communities.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://donovan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-donovan-6th-anniversary-superstorm-sandy,Rep. Donovan on 6th Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy,2018-10-29,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,Daniel Donovan,D000625,donovan.house.gov,,,legacy,"Staten Island, NY On the sixth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, U.S. Representative Dan Donovan (R-NY) wrote an op-ed in the Staten Island Advance on continued community efforts to rebuild and recover from the devastating storm. Donovan also released a video statement on the solemn anniversary. Sandy's wrath and its aftermath still haunts today By Rep. Dan Donovan Six years later, Superstorm Sandy may be in the annals of history but her impact is very present in our community as we still continue to rebuild from this disaster. We all remember the October days leading up to Superstorm Sandy. I was Staten Island district attorney at the time and remember the uncertainty our borough faced when this storm came racing up the east coast. Many of us ran to our local ShopRite to gather every last bottle of water and canned food, and waited on long lines for gas. We checked on our loved ones and neighbors as the storm roared towards us. As we tried to sleep that night, we all heard the howling winds, unaware of the extent of destruction awaiting us. Little did we know that we would awaken to a living nightmare. New York suffered an astronomical $19 billion in damages, nearly 1.2 million without power, and 90,000 buildings in the inundation zone. We lost 43 New Yorkers - 24 of them in Staten Island and several more in Brooklyn. Read the rest here.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://katko.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-congressman-john-katko-rico-prosecutions,STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOHN KATKO ON RICO PROSECUTIONS,2018-10-29,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,John Katko,K000386,katko.house.gov,,,legacy,"Syracuse, New York Congressman John Katko (NY-24) today released the following statement regarding the announcement by U.S. Attorney Grant Jaquith that fourteen ""110 gang"" members will be prosecuted under federal anti-racketeering law: ""It is welcome news to see that the U.S. Attorney's office is again applying RICO standards to prosecute gang violence. When I first started using this innovative tool back in 2002, these prosecutions had a profound impact on our community, decreasing violence in the city of Syracuse. With gang violence once again plaguing the city, these prosecutions will help rid our streets of crime and drugs and make our community a safer place."" Prior to representing Central New York in Congress, Congressman John Katko served as an organized crime and narcotics prosecutor for nearly 20 years. He led the Syracuse Gang Violence Task Force and used RICO laws to prosecute gangs in the City of Syracuse. He helped put away more than 130 gang members over 11 years. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1615,"JOINT STATEMENT: Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Condemn Violence, Call for Civility",2018-10-29,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"JOINT STATEMENT: Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Condemn Violence, Call for Civility f t # e Washington, D.C., October 29, 2018 Today, Congressmen Tom Reed (NY-23) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, released the following joint statement in response to the tragedy in Pittsburgh: ""There is no placein our country for anti-Semitism, or hatred or discrimination against any group of Americans, regardless of religion, race, gender, heritage, or otherwise. We join together as Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus to condemn the heinous and violent extremism which is tearing our country apart. Saturday's shooting in Pittsburgh was a cowardly and hateful act,and we mourn the tragic loss of life. The bravery of the law enforcement community in Pittsburgh is an example for all of us.As Americans, we all must put country beforeideology and work together to overcome the challenges we face."" f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1617,Tom on the Job: Behind the Counter at Dandy Mini Mart,2018-10-29,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Today, Rep. Tom Reed went behind the counter at the Dandi Mini Mart on Wygant Road in Horseheads to take food orders, speak with customers and meet with employees about the benefits of tax reform. We care about providing relief to businesses and families through tax cuts, Tom said. Tax cuts help people keep more of their own money and allow small businesses to offer better pay and benefits to their employees. Thank you, Dandy Mini Mart, for inviting us here today for this hands-on experience and to hear the personal stories from your employees and customers, Tom concluded. Convenience stores are the anchor of communities across the country, and they are also where community conversations take place, National Association of Convenience Stores President and CEO Henry Armour said. More than half of the country visits a convenience store on a daily basis, whether to buy fuel, use the ATM, wash their cars or quickly buy snacks, drinks or meals. The NACS In Store program gives elected officials a perfect opportunity to experience how these stores serve the public in their home districts. We believe our elected officials will emerge with an even more intimate understanding not only of convenience stores' challenges but also of their many contributions across the economic, social and cultural spectrum. And over time, convenience store owners and the customers and communities they serve should benefit from policies that spur further growth, prosperity and innovation in the sector, Armour concluded.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://tenney.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=365,"President Trump Signs Tenney’s Bill, Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act into Law",2018-10-29,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,Claudia Tenney,T000478,tenney.house.gov,,,legacy,"President Trump Signs Tenney's Bill, Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act into Law f t # e Washington, October 29, 2018 Washington, DCToday, President Donald Trump signedH.R. 6,SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act into law. Included in this comprehensive legislation is Rep. Tenney's bill,H.R. 5723-Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act of 2018. This legislation will provide the state of New York $50,521,352 to combat the opioid crisis. Rep. Tenney's billpassedthe House as a stand-alone bill in June. As a member of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, I have made it my mission in Congress tofinda comprehensive and compassionate solution to reverse the tide of the growing opioid epidemic. Addiction is plaguing our communities and ripping families apart. Last year alone,we lost 114 people to the opioid scourge. Shockingly, our district experienced nearly 10 percent of the total opioid deaths statewide,said Rep. Claudia Tenney.""Over the past two years, we have worked to secure over $6 billion to combat the opioid epidemic.The bill I introducedthe Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Actwill identify and roll back barriers that have inhibited the use of non-opioid alternatives to treat pain.I will continue to work closely with the Trump Administration to ensure ending the opioid scourge is a top priority. ### f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-statement-tragedy-tree-life-synagogue-pittsburgh,Rep. Zeldin Statement on Tragedy at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh,2018-10-27,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"PATCHOGUE, NY - Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), co-chair of the House Republican Israel Caucus and one of only two Jewish Republicans in Congress, issued the following statement following the tragedy in Pittsburgh this morning at the Tree of Life Synagogue, which has reportedly left at least 8 individuals dead: Americans stand in solidarity, deeply saddened by this morning's shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. We are all very grateful for the heroism of our law enforcement who selflessly risked their own lives to stop this evil shooter. The rising tide of anti-Semitism all around the world in recent years must be identified more widely and confronted with total focus and determination. We must respect and protect religious freedom, which is a bedrock principle and fundamental right within our great nation. Congressman Zeldin also posted his statement on Twitter here and here.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-cosponsors-legislation-reauthorize-federal-library-and-museum,Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Reauthorize Federal Library and Museum Funding,2018-10-26,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) has cosponsored H.R. 6988, the Museum and Library Services Act. This bipartisan legislation reauthorizes services provided under the Museum and Library Services Act through 2023. The Museum and Library Services Act provides critical support to museums, libraries, and other educational organizations through a variety of funding streams, including programs administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS has previously awarded $249,400 to Fort Ticonderoga, $24,321 to the Wild Center, and $156,573 to the Adirondack Museum as part of its Museums for America (MFA) Grant Program. H.R. 6988 also includes measures to improve data collection on federal library and museum support outcomes, encourage recruitment opportunities for library and museum staff, and encourage the role of libraries as community hubs in rural and underserved areas. Museums are essential for protecting our rich North Country history and for sharing our way of life with visitors from around the world, said Congresswoman Stefanik. Funding provided by the Museum and Library Services Act has helped several local organizations further develop their programming, expand employment opportunities, and bolster the pride we all have in our region's unique place in American history. I am proud to support efforts to protect North Country history for future generations and will continue working in Congress to support our museums and libraries. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-and-secretary-energy-rick-perry-spend-friday-brookhaven,Rep. Zeldin and Secretary of Energy Rick Perry Spend Friday at Brookhaven National Laboratory,2018-10-26,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"Photo on left courtesy of the U.S. Department of Energy. BROOKHAVEN, NY - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) and Secretary of Energy Rick Perry spent the day visiting Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), a cutting edge research institution funded largely by the Department of Energy Office of Science. During the tour, Rep. Zeldin and Secretary Perry visited the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS II), Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) and Center for Functional Nanomaterials. I thank Secretary Perry and his entire team for traveling to the First Congressional District of New York to tour Brookhaven National Laboratory and see firsthand all of the amazing work they are doing there. I would also like to thank BNL Director Doon Gibbs and his team for their exceptional work today and everyday. For decades, Brookhaven National Lab has pioneered the future of clean and green energy, medical and cancer research, astrophysics and encouraged and cultivated the minds of future generations of scientists, said Congressman Zeldin. Supporting their important research is of the utmost importance for not only our area's economy and the future of scientific research on Long Island, but for the scientific advancement of our entire nation and world. Since coming to Congress, Rep. Zeldin has been a stalwart advocate for BNL. This year, Rep. Zeldin secured key victories and vital funding for BNL with House passage of the Conference Report to Accompany the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act (H.R. 5895), which: Directed the Office of Nuclear Physics (NP) ($684 M in FY18; $690 in FY19) to support optimal operations for the lab's Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC), and provides $5.7 M for the sPHENIX MIE; Within Basic Energy Sciences (BES) ($2.090 B in FY18; $2.166 B in FY19), provided not less than $505 M for operation of the 5 x-ray light sources, including $118.2 M for the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS II) operations and directs BES to submit a plan for the buildout of additional beamlines as part of its FY20 budget request; Provided $135 M in BES for operation and recapitalization of the 5 nanoscience centers, including the Center for Functional Nanomaterials at BNL; Within Science Laboratories Infrastructure (SLI) ($232 M in FY19), provided $42.2 M in SLI to complete construction of the Core Facility Revitalization project a full two years ahead of schedule; Provided $7 M in SLI to initiate preliminary engineering and design work, develop cost and schedule baselines, and begin site prep for the Science and User Support Center (SUSC), the laboratory's gateway project; and Provided $20.456 M in Non-Defense EM ($298.4 M in FY18; $310 M in FY19) for demolition and removal of the HFBR stack to meet community commitments and legal obligations.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-meets-tanger-outlets-leadership-team-riverhead,Rep. Zeldin Meets With Tanger Outlets Leadership Team in Riverhead,2018-10-26,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"RIVERHEAD, NY - On Thursday, October 25, 2018, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) joined members of the leadership team at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead, to discuss present and future operations for the outlet center and how Congress can assist. Congressman Zeldin is pictured above with General Manager of Tanger Outlets in Riverhead Lesley Anthony and Assistant General Manager of Tanger Outlets in Riverhead Mary Lou Ambrose.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1603,"Reed Breaks Bureaucratic Delay, Delivers FEMA Funding for Perrysburg",2018-10-25,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Reed Breaks Bureaucratic Delay, Delivers FEMA Funding for Perrysburg f t # e Perrysburg, NY, October 25, 2018 Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced FEMA has approved $1.2 million in disaster funding following the 2009 and 2014 storms which ravaged Perrysburg. When our office was notified of this ridiculous delay we immediately got in contact with FEMA in order to figure out what exactly was going on, Tom said. We care about providing disaster relief and this bureaucratic delay was not fair for the hard-working people of Perrysburg and the Seneca nation. The Town of Perrysburg would like to thank Tom and his Staff for their assistance with helping us secure approval for the repair of Prospect Street and keeping this project on track, Town of Perrysburg Supervisor Jennifer Dabolt said. The $1.2M project will rebuild a section of the road and repair damage caused by Cattaraugus Creek flooding in 2014. This is a main corridor in the area with a travel volume of over 2,000 vehicles per day and a primary access road for over 100 homes. It is reassuring to know that a small Town can still call on our Congressman for help and have faith that our concerns will be addressed in a timely manner, Dabolt concluded. This disaster funding approval follows an almost decade long saga where145 families and Gowanda Central School were threatened to be landlocked due to road damage. Due to this damage, fire trucks and ambulances would have to divert several miles out of the way to get to the emergency. f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1614,Reed Staff to Hold Remote Office Hours in Dunkirk November 1,2018-10-25,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Reed Staff to Hold Remote Office Hours in Dunkirk November 1 f t # e Dunkirk, NY, October 25, 2018 Rep. Tom Reed's staff will hold remote office hours in Dunkirk on Thursday, November 1, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The meeting will be in the conference room at the Dunkirk City Hall, 342 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. Staff will be available to answer questions, gather feedback, and provide assistance with Medicare, Social Security, veterans' benefits, and other issues related to federal agencies.Those unable to attend are encouraged to contact any of Reed's offices: Corning:89 West Market Street(607) 654-7566 Geneva:433 Exchange Street(315) 759-5229 Ithaca:401 East State Street, Suite 304-1(607) 222-2027 Jamestown:2 East 2nd Street, Suite 208(716) 708-6369 Olean:1 Bluebird Square(716) 379-8434 Please call (716) 708-6369 with any questions regarding the Dunkirk office hours or visitwww.Reed.house.gov f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://donovan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-donovan-denounces-attempted-political-attacks,Rep. Donovan Denounces Attempted Political Attacks,2018-10-24,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,Daniel Donovan,D000625,donovan.house.gov,,,legacy,"Staten Island, NY After the reported interception of suspicious packages toFormer First Families, and the evacuation of the CNN bureau in New York City, U.S. Representative Dan Donovan (R-NY) released the following statement: The latest scourge of attempted violence against Former First Families is absolutely reprehensible. Political violence of any sort is antithetical to our sacred democratic values and has no place in America. I thank the United States Secret Service and law enforcement officers for their unwavering dedication to protecting our nation from all threats - foreign and domestic. As we await developments, my thoughts are also with those affected at CNN's office in#NewYork.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://faso.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1382,Faso Statement on Discovery of Explosive Devices,2018-10-24,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,John Faso,F000464,faso.house.gov,,,legacy,"Faso Statement on Discovery of Explosive Devices f t # e Washington, October 24, 2018 Washington, D.C. Congressman Faso (R-Kinderhook) today made the following statement. Justice will be served for those responsible for the attempted attacks against President Obama, Secretary Clinton, and others. Actions like these run counter to our core American values and serve to do nothing more than divide and terrorize our country. I am grateful for the Secret Service and local law enforcement who work tirelessly to keep our country safe. f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://faso.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1385,Faso Takes Part in Signing of Bipartisan Opioids Package,2018-10-24,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,John Faso,F000464,faso.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, DC Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) today was invited to join President Trump at the White House for the enactment of H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, a bipartisan package aimed at comprehensively addressing the opioid epidemic through prevention, treatment and enforcement. This law includes multiple measures previously voted on in the House and focuses on combating the opioid epidemic through treatment and recovery efforts, prevention, protecting our communities, and fighting the deadly synthetic opioidsincluding fentanyl. Congressman Faso was a leading advocate for two proposals included in the bipartisan packageH.R. 5788, Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act (STOP Act) and H.R. 5685, the Medicare Opioid Safety Education Act. Both bills passed the House with wide bipartisan support in June 2018. The signing of this landmark bipartisan legislation builds upon our commitment to tackling the devastating opioid epidemic head-on. This package will give our communities the resources they need to address this deadly crisis and better support patients who are struggling with addiction, said Faso. This law takes important steps to secure our communities, and includes priorities I have been advocating for, such as the STOP Act, which will stem the flow of illicit synthetic drugs through our borders and into our communities. Background H.R. 5788 would aid in preventing the shipment of synthetic opioids into the United States through the international mail by implementing a new system to gather and act on advanced tracking data that would flag packages susceptible to include synthetic opioids.Read more about the STOP Act here. H.R. 5685 would substantially improve opioid educational materials in the Medicare & You' informational booklet by adding available opioid alternatives and additional educational information.Learn more about this bill here. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were over 72,000 overdose deaths in 2017. Of that number, 30,000 deaths are attributed to synthetic opioids, nearly 16,000 to Heroin, and almost 15,000 to natural or semi-synthetic opioids.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://katko.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-congressman-john-katko-threats-made-today,Statement from Congressman John Katko on Threats Made Today,2018-10-24,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,John Katko,K000386,katko.house.gov,,,legacy,"Syracuse, New York U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today issued the following statement:""I unequivocally condemn the threats made today. Violence against anyone - from any party - is unacceptable and contrary our nation's values. In the current heightened threat environment, we must take these acts very seriously. I applaud the swift and professional response by the men and women of the U.S. Secret Service, the FBI, and our first responders to keep our country safe. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://reed.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1613,Reed Staff to Hold Remote Office Hours in Owego October 30,2018-10-24,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,reed.house.gov,,,legacy,"Reed Staff to Hold Remote Office Hours in Owego October 30 f t # e Owego, NY, October 24, 2018 Rep. Tom Reed's staff will hold remote office hours in Owego on Tuesday, October 30, from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. The meeting will be in the conference room at the Tioga County Office Building, 56 Main St, Owego, NY. Staff will be available to answer questions, gather feedback, and provide assistance with immigration, Social Security, veterans' benefits, and other issues related to federal agencies.Those unable to attend are encouraged to contact any of Reed's offices: Corning:89 West Market Street(607) 654-7566 Geneva:433 Exchange Street(315) 759-5229 Ithaca:401 East State Street, Suite 304-1(607) 222-2027 Jamestown:2 East 2nd Street, Suite 208(716) 708-6369 Olean:1 Bluebird Square(716) 379-8434 Please call (607) 654-7566 with any questions regarding the Owego office hours or visitwww.Reed.house.gov f t # e",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-backed-package-fight-opioid-epidemic-be-signed-law-today,Stefanik-Backed Package to Fight the Opioid Epidemic to be Signed into Law Today,2018-10-24,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C. Today, CongresswomanEliseStefanik (R-NY-21), Member of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force,issued the following statement before President Trump signs into law the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act a comprehensive, bipartisan legislative package to combat the heroin andopioidepidemic. This package includes dozens of measures and includes several Medicaid, Medicare, and public health reforms to help combat theopioidcrisis. ""The heroin andopioidepidemic is ravaging communities throughout the North Country and across the nation,said Congresswoman Stefanik.I thank my colleagues for their work advancing this critical legislation through Congress, and I am grateful to President Trump for signing this package into law. Communities in our district continue to struggle under the weight of this devastating epidemic. This comprehensive package delivers important support to prevent addiction, encourage treatment and recovery, as well as initiatives that will keep our communities safe. Local organizations likeSubstance Abuse Prevention and Recovery of Clinton County (SPARCC), the Essex County Heroin andOpioidPrevention Coalition (ECHO), and the Jefferson County Alliance for Better Communities are doing important work in the fight against this epidemic, and I am proud to be their partner in Congress. I will continue working to advance policies that promote recovery and save lives. Congresswoman Stefanik has previously worked to pass the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, the 21st Century Cures Act, and supported $10 billion in funding to combat addiction. Recently, Congresswoman Stefanik helped her House colleagues pass dozens of bills to fight theopioidepidemic. Clickherefor reaction from local officials to Congresswoman Stefanik's work onopioids. This past summer, constituent Bob Dean from Queensbury shared his personal story of family tragedy that led to his anti-opioidadvocacy in a video released by Congresswoman Stefanik. To hear his story and to learn more about Congresswoman Stefanik's work in Congress to combat opioidabuse, clickhere. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stefanik.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/stefanik-recognized-efforts-increase-community-service-block-grant,Stefanik Recognized for Efforts to Increase Community Services Block Grant Funding,2018-10-24,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,,,legacy,"Hudson Falls, NY Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) was recognized by community leaders at a Community Action Roundtable hosted by Learning, Employment, Assistance & Partnership (LEAP), the Community Action Agency in Washington County, for her efforts in the 115th Congress to increase funding for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program. LEAP provides funding assistance to low-income individuals and families in Washington County, and is supported in part by the CSBG program. This year, Congresswoman Stefanik led a group of House Republican lawmakers on a letter urging the House Appropriations Committee to increase CSBG funding to $750 million. ""In order to create vibrant communities, we must start by building strong families, and I applaud LEAP for their continued support of our region's most vulnerable, said Congresswoman Stefanik. CSBG grants are critical to local agencies working to tackle issues ranging from poverty to combating the heroin and opioid epidemic, and we must prioritize their funding. I am grateful to Washington County LEAP and the countless community organizations who attended today's Community Action Roundtable to discuss the implementation of CSBG funding and presented ideas for future projects to help those in need. I will continue working in Congress to ensure the CSBG program is supported so that our district's low-income families receive the resources they need to thrive. In June, the House Appropriations Committee agreed to Congresswoman Stefanik's requested CSBG funding increase by including it in the recent appropriations bill that was signed into law. Click here to read more. Congresswoman Stefanik is a cosponsor of the Community Action Opioid Response Grant Act. This bipartisan legislation would benefit many of the community organizations present at today's roundtable by establishing the Community Action Opioid Response Grant as a competitive grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services. Click here to read more about this legislation. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-statement-suspicious-packages-sent-political-officials-and,Rep. Zeldin Statement on Suspicious Packages Sent to Political Officials and CNN,2018-10-24,2018,2018-10,Republican,House,NY,Lee Zeldin,Z000017,zeldin.house.gov,,,legacy,"PATCHOGUE, NY - Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) issued the following statement on the suspicious packages and acts of terrorism targeting President Obama, President Clinton and former-Secretary of State Clinton, CNN and others: These cowardly acts are unacceptable and have no place in our nation. I am grateful for the swift action of the U.S. Secret Service, NYPD and bravery of law enforcement agents across our nation. Those responsible and anyone who seeks to spread terror and sow fear amongst the American people must be found and brought to justice.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z