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://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases/lalotas-bipartisan-bill-fight-fentanyl-and-xylazine-epidemic-heads-presidents,LaLota’s Bipartisan Bill to Fight Fentanyl and Xylazine Epidemic Heads to President’s Desk,2024-12-30,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nick LaLota,L000598,lalota.house.gov,lalota,https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a member of the Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement after his bipartisan bill, the Detection Equipment and Technology Evaluation to Counter the Threat of (DETECT) Fentanyl and Xylazine Act passed both the House and Senate. This legislation empowers Law Enforcement with research, information, and technologies to find and eliminate dangerous drugs infiltrating America’s communities.

""The passage of my bipartisan DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act, by both the House and Senate, is a critical step in combating the devastating epidemic of illegal narcotics flooding into our country, tearing apart families and communities,"" said LaLota. ""This legislation equips our dedicated Law Enforcement officers with the tools they need to fight these deadly drugs and protect American lives. I’m proud to see this bill advance to the President’s desk and urge its swift enactment into law. Now is the time to act decisively, prioritize public safety, and take bold steps to prevent further tragic and unnecessary loss of life.""

To read the full text of this legislation, click HERE.

Background:

This legislation initially passed the House of Representatives on September 9th, 2024. After the Senate amended the legislation, it passed the Senate on December 12th, 2024. Upon amendment, the measure was required to pass the House of Representatives again and will now move to the President’s desk.

TheDETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act would:

Create a new statutory responsibility for the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) at the Department of Homeland Security to carry out research, development, testing, evaluation, and cost-benefit analysis to improve the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of drug detection equipment and reference libraries used by Federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies;

Establish three focus areas with flexibility to adopt other focuses in the future: (1) Portable detection equipment that requires minimal handling of sample; (2) Equipment that can separate complex mixtures with low concentrations of drugs and high concentrations of cutting agents into parts to enable detection; and (3) Technologies that use AI and machine learning to predict whether a substance is a controlled substance analog (e.g., a fentanyl analog) or other new psychoactive substance not yet included in a reference library;

Require S&T to follow the recommendations, guidelines, and best practices set out in the federal government’s Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework; and

Direct S&T to look to the DEA’s State and Territory Report on Enduring and Emerging Threats in establishing priorities.

The Senate’s amendments to the legislation are as follows:

Adds language specifying that the activities in this bill under the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate must be carried out in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Emphasizes improving not just the equipment but also the effectiveness and efficiency of reference libraries, explicitly stating these efforts should be for accurate detection.

Mandates the Under Secretary for Science and Technology to base research and development priorities on specific drugs identified as threats in documents like:

The latest Homeland Threat Assessment (DHS).

The latest State and Territory Report by the DEA.

Includes a rule of construction to clarify that the bill does not limit current agency authorities managing drug-related equipment and reference libraries.

This legislation is endorsed by the National Association of Police Organizations, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, the Sergeants Benevolent Association of the NYPD, the National Border Patrol Council, the National Treasury Employees Union, the National Narcotic Officers’ Associations’ Coalition, Shatterproof, the National HIDTA Directors Association, and the National Association of Counties.

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https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-nick-langworthy-joins-make-america-healthy-again-caucus-founding,Congressman Nick Langworthy Joins the Make America Healthy Again Caucus as Founding Member,2024-12-30,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicholas A. Langworthy,L000600,langworthy.house.gov,langworthy,https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy announced that he is a founding member of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus, a new initiative focused on improving access to affordable, high-quality foods and primary care to help Americans lead healthier, longer lives.

“Healthy food and access to quality medical care are essential for the long-term health of our communities,” said Congressman Langworthy. “In Western New York and the Southern Tier, we take pride in the hard work of our farmers and food producers who help put healthy, nutritious food on dinner tables across America. This Caucus will not only help ensure every community has better access to healthy food options but also affordable, quality healthcare so families can focus on living well and building strong futures. I’m proud to join this effort to work with the Trump Administration to make health a priority for all Americans.”

The MAHA Caucus will address rising rates of chronic diseases and obesity by promoting access to preventive care and affordable, high-quality food. It will also work to support underserved and rural communities, ensuring that no family is left behind when it comes to achieving better health outcomes.

The caucus is led by Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) in the House, as well as Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) in the Senate.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3562,Partners in Diplomacy Act Becomes Congressman Lawler's Sixth Bill Signed Into Law,2024-12-26,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Monday, the bipartisan Partners in Diplomacy Act, introduced in August by Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and co-led by Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), was signed into law as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation will enable the State Department to enter into co-location agreements with U.S. allies in overseas facilities, such as embassies and consulates. This specifically includes only NATO allies and major non-NATO allies.

Co-locate agreements have immense benefits for U.S. diplomacy. They would allow State Department personnel to deepen relationships with like-minded partners abroad and ensure aligned objectives. Sharing space would also reduce costs for diplomatic office space and allow for the opening of new, less expensive posts in strategic locations. Co-location would be a particularly helpful tool in the Pacific Islands, where a physical diplomatic presence is critical to countering the CCP.

""The Partners in Diplomacy Act will go a long way to strengthening the U.S. position in strategic regions and enhancing our relations with trusted partners,"" said Congressman Lawler. ""Setting our country up for success in the international space has been one of my top objectives as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. I’m pleased that Congress and the White House understand the immense benefits of this policy, and I’m glad we could get this done in the 118th Congress.""

The Partners in Diplomacy Act is the sixth bill introduced by Congressman Mike Lawler to become law in the 118th Congress. His other bills to become law were:

The Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act

The Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act

The Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act

The Undetectable Firearms Reauthorization Act

The Enhanced Presidential Security Act",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3567,Congressman Lawler Praises Inclusion of Provision to Curtail Forever Chemicals in FY25 NDAA Signed into Law,2024-12-26,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Representative Mike Lawler praised the inclusion of language in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) establishing a directive to the Department of Defense to only purchase cleaning products that have been certified by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safer Choice program. The EPA’s Safer Choice program certifies that products are free of certain hazardous chemicals such as PFAS and instead use safer chemical ingredients. The legislation was signed into law by President Biden on Monday evening.

Congressman Lawler has spearheaded numerous bills to halt the proliferation of forever chemicals, including introducing the PFAS-Free Procurement Act, which will prohibit agencies from purchasing products containing PFAS. The language included in the FY25 NDAA is a first step in passing the larger bill.

""Protecting the health and safety of our citizens is a fundamental duty of governance,"" said Congressman Lawler. ""PFAS contamination remains a pressing issue in the Hudson Valley and communities across our country, with the health impacts of exposure to forever chemicals having come to light more and more in recent years. The language included in this year's NDAA will protect our communities from harmful chemicals by significantly curtailing the federal use of products containing them. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues on this important issue in the 119th Congress, including in getting my PFAS-Free Procurement Act into law.""

Congressman Mike Lawler has had six bills signed into law in the 118th Congress:

The Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act

The Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act

The Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act

The Undetectable Firearms Reauthorization Act

The Enhanced Presidential Security Act

The Partners in Diplomacy Act",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-announces-voice-votes-smithsonian-exhibit-coming-staten-islands,Malliotakis Announces Voice & Votes Smithsonian Exhibit is Coming to Staten Island's Alice Austen House,2024-12-26,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicole Malliotakis,M000317,malliotakis.house.gov,malliotakis,https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis today announced that that the Voices and Votes: Democracy in America exhibit from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) will be making its next stop in Staten Island and will be on view at Alice Austen House from December 27, 2024, to February 7, 2025. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street, a unique collaboration between the SITES, state humanities councils across the nation, and local host institutions.

Voices and Votes is adapted from the exhibition American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith currently on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. This traveling exhibition includes many of the same dynamic features: historical and contemporary photographs; educational and archival video; engaging multimedia interactives, and historical objects like campaign souvenirs, voter memorabilia, and protest material.

""With the United States approaching its 250th anniversary, this traveling exhibit focused on our country's upbringing is the perfect way for our community to learn more about our Democratic process,"" said Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis. ""I've been proud to work with the Smithsonian to bring the Trump-authorized Women's History Museum to the National Mall, and I encourage everyone to visit the Alice Austen House while this exhibit is on display to reflect on the foundations of our nation and the progress we've made to build a government that represents the diverse voices of the American people.""

""The Alice Austen House is looking forward to collaborating on this project,"" said Alice Austen House Executive Director Victoria Munro. ""It allows us to develop complementary programming that celebrates Alice Austen's role in organizing and community building while also recognizing the contributions of other women, both from her time and throughout history, to the advancement of American democracy.""

Voices and Votes exhibition themes include:

the principles and events that inspired the writers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution;

the struggle for voting rights and equal participation in our democracy;

freedoms and responsibilities of citizens;

the formal and informal processes of our political systems;

music, performance, and visual arts as expressions of democracy;

protest and actions beyond the ballot including civil rights movements and the struggles of historically marginalized people;

and engaging new American citizens.

Learn more about the Voice and Votes exhibition HERE",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-votes-american-relief-act,Garbarino Votes For The American Relief Act,2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Andrew R. Garbarino,G000597,garbarino.house.gov,garbarino,https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, the House of Representatives passed H.R.10545, the American Relief Act of 2025 which would extend government funding through March 14th, 2025. Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) released the following statement:

“A government shutdown is bad for the American people, plain and simple. While I am frustrated by the absence of 9/11 health funding and other important provisions that were included in the initial CR, I voted for the final package to keep the government open for the next three months, prevent a lapse in government resources, and ensure that our troops, border patrol agents, and tens of thousands of federal employees living on Long Island would not have to go without pay over the holidays. There continues to be widespread bipartisan and bicameral support for preventing impending cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program, and I remain confident in our ability to secure a path forward in the next Congress.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases/lalota-votes-prevent-government-shutdown,LaLota Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown,2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nick LaLota,L000598,lalota.house.gov,lalota,https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released the following statement after voting in favor of the American Relief Act to keep the federal government funded and open for the people until March 14th, 2025.

""Yesterday, I joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in passing the American Relief Act, which keeps the government open while providing critical support for our troops, safeguarding Social Security, and ensuring millions of Americans have access to essential healthcare. The bill also delivers much-needed aid to our nation's farmers and disaster-stricken states,"" said LaLota. ""Looking ahead, Congress must address the nation’s growing debt and deficit, while prioritizing key New York spending needs, including securing supplemental funding for the World Trade Center Health Program to prevent an expected shortfall in October 2027.""

To read the full text of the legislation, click HERE.

Background:

The American Relief Act includes several of LaLota’s priorities:

Provides $100 billion in supplemental emergency spending to aid states affected by natural disasters;

$5.7 billion to support the submarine industrial base and ensure our military remains the greatest fighting force in the world;

Extends the National Flood Insurance Program through March 14th, 2025; and

Extends expiring health care programs through March 31st, 2025, including Community Health Centers, Medicare telehealth, and DEA scheduling authority for fentanyl-related substances and delays scheduled cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH).

LaLota has consistently voiced his opposition to government shutdowns and has voted to keep the government open while working for the people at every opportunity.

In October 2023, LaLota introduced the Troops Before Politicians Act, which mandates pay suspension for Members of Congress when pay is suspended for Servicemembers. LaLota is a cosponsor of the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, which would require that if appropriations work is not done on time, all Members of Congress must stay in Washington, D.C., and work until the spending bills are completed.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-langworthy-votes-pass-american-relief-act,Congressman Langworthy Votes to Pass the American Relief Act,2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicholas A. Langworthy,L000600,langworthy.house.gov,langworthy,https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 10545, the American Relief Act:

“Today, I proudly voted to pass the American Relief Act, standing with President Trump to keep our government open, ensure our Troops continue receiving their paychecks, support our hardworking and financially strained farmers, and provide disaster relief to communities devastated by hurricanes.

I remain committed to expanding access to telehealth services and pursuing much-needed reforms to hold Pharmacy Benefit Managers accountable, ensuring lower prescription drug costs for all Americans.

As we approach 2025, I am focused on delivering real results for the people of New York’s 23rd District and advancing President Trump’s America First agenda to secure a brighter future for our nation.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3557,Representative Lawler Issues Statement on Passage of House Continuing Resolution Averting Government Shutdown,2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congressman Lawler issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the American Relief Act, which funds the government through March and provides $110 billion in much-needed disaster relief for Americans.

""I have said for the entirety of the 118th Congress that shutting down the government was out of the question and would inflict unnecessary pain on the American people,"" said Congressman Lawler. ""That's why I have been working with my colleagues day and night all week to ensure that we completed our work ahead of tonight's deadline. The continuing resolution we just passed keeps the government open and funded through March. It also provides much-needed disaster relief and farm aid that the American people have been counting on. While it does not include key provisions I fought for, including a provision to fix the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) funding formula, PBM reform, and outbound controls, these bipartisan provisions will be top priorities in the 119th Congress and I will work with my colleagues in both parties to ensure they get done. Tonight we kept our commitment to the American people and avoided the unnecessary calamity and pain that a government shutdown would inflict on the American people.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-statement-passage-bill-avert-government-shutdown,Malliotakis Statement on Passage of Bill to Avert Government Shutdown,2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicole Malliotakis,M000317,malliotakis.house.gov,malliotakis,https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis today released the following statement regarding the House's passage of a Continuing Resolution to avoid a government shutdown:

“This revised funding package allows Congress to address the basics of what needs to be done to keep our government funded at current levels, deliver aid to our fellow Americans suffering from natural disasters and protect our agricultural supply chains. Not only is this straightforward bill much more palatable to me, but it respects the taxpayers we represent, unlike the previous backroom boondoggle I opposed that was over 1,500 pages long and gave unnecessary and costly giveaways to the Democrats. Passing this legislation today gives us what we need until President Trump is sworn in and settled so our Republican trifecta can deliver the results the American people voted for.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-votes-avert-government-shutdown-and-continue-funding,Congresswoman Tenney Votes to Avert Government Shutdown and Continue Funding Government Until 2025,2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Claudia Tenney,T000478,tenney.house.gov,tenney,https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted in favor of a short term funding bill to keep the federal government open through March 14, 2025.

H.R. 10545 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025 passed the House by a vote of 366-34 with one present.

“In November, the American people overwhelmingly rejected the Biden administration and Senate Democrats' reckless spending, which wastes taxpayer dollars on Green New Deal pet projects, cripples our economy, and raises the national debt,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “In November, voters made it clear that they are fed up with the way Washington is currently run and issued a mandate for Republicans to deliver a fiscally responsible budget that cuts outrageous spending and reins in Washington’s bloated bureaucracy.”

""Passing a short-term Continuing Resolution is essential to avoid a shutdown under the Biden administration and ensures that we can enact our America First agenda in the new year. With Republicans set to have a majority in Congress and President Trump set to return to the White House in 2025, we will have the opportunity to implement the fiscally conservative, America First priorities that voters demanded. In the meantime, a Continuing Resolution was necessary. While this process was difficult, I am relieved we reached an agreement to prevent a shutdown and were able to secure critical funding. Thank you to President Trump, Speaker Johnson and our great leadership team for their extraordinary efforts.""

“This legislation provides $10 billion in economic assistance to farmers struggling with crop loss, government overregulation, and external market forces, while also extending current farm bill programs through September 30, 2025. Additionally, a shutdown would severely impact military families in our district, cripple our defense industrial base, and hinder Customs and Border Protection Agents working to secure our border. During a shutdown, servicemembers risking their lives for our freedoms and border agents responding to an unprecedented crisis would go unpaid. Even worse, a shutdown while the Biden administration controls all the federal agencies would have surrendered complete control to un-elected staff due to the complete absence of leadership by President Biden.""

“House Republicans have already begun working on implementing policies necessary to usher in a new era of leadership. We are committed to growing our economy, reducing inflation by reducing taxes, cutting wasteful spending, securing our borders, and unleashing American energy dominance. House Republicans are dedicated to delivering a more efficient, transparent and accountable government that returns the Constitutional power back to the American people.""

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https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/northeast-republicans-reaffirm-commitment-world-trade-center-health-program,Northeast Republicans Reaffirm Commitment to World Trade Center Health Program,2024-12-19,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Andrew R. Garbarino,G000597,garbarino.house.gov,garbarino,https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this week, the text of the negotiated year-end Continuing Resolution (CR) was released including a solution to the longstanding funding shortfall impacting the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) negotiated by Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) with House and Senate leadership. The CR was later pulled from consideration before receiving a floor vote in either Chamber.

Representatives Andrew Garbarino, Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY-04), Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), and Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ-07) released the following statement:

“The widespread, bipartisan, and bicameral support for preventing impending cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) remains unwavering.

“The successful inclusion of the provision to fix the WTCHP funding formula and address its funding shortfall in the CR—with strong support from Speaker Mike Johnson, Northeast Republicans, and Democratic leaders like Senators Gillibrand and Schumer—underscores the popularity and viability of a long-term fix for the program. Despite the temporary setback posed by funding negotiations, we are steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding this vital program for the 9/11 responders and survivors from Ground Zero, the Pentagon, and the Shanksville crash site who depend on it.

“The failure of the CR due to unrelated provisions does not alter our ultimate goal or diminish our resolve. We remain confident in our ability to secure a path forward.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3545,Representative Lawler Joins Northeast Colleagues in Reaffirming Commitment to World Trade Center Health Program,2024-12-19,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Earlier this week, the text of the negotiated year-end Continuing Resolution (CR) was released including a solution to the longstanding funding shortfall impacting the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) negotiated by Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) with House and Senate leadership. The CR was later pulled from consideration before receiving a floor vote in either Chamber.

Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joined his colleagues Representatives Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02), Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY-04), and Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ-07) in releasing the following statement:

“The widespread, bipartisan, and bicameral support for preventing impending cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) remains unwavering.

The successful inclusion of the provision to fix the WTCHP funding formula and address its funding shortfall in the CR—with strong support from Speaker Mike Johnson, Northeast Republicans, and Democratic leaders like Senators Gillibrand and Schumer—underscores the popularity and viability of a long-term fix for the program. Despite the temporary setback posed by funding negotiations, we are steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding this vital program for the 9/11 responders and survivors from Ground Zero, the Pentagon, and the Shanksville crash site who depend on it.

The failure of the CR due to unrelated provisions does not alter our ultimate goal or diminish our resolve. We remain confident in our ability to secure a path forward.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/12/stefanik-s-american-battlefield-protection-program-enhancement-act-to-be-signed-into-law,Stefanik’s American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act to be Signed into Law,2024-12-19,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act, which would make improvements to the American Battlefield Protection Program, advanced through the Senate and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The legislation passed as part of Representative Bruce Westerman’s (R-AR) Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act.

“As Co-Chair of the Congressional Battlefield Caucus, I am proud to have my legislation pass the Senate with bipartisan support, now one step closer to becoming law. My American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act will ensure our many battlefields in Upstate New York, the North Country, and across our nation are preserved for generations to come,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.

""To preserve the historical integrity of American battlefields is paramount — we at the Trust firmly believe that preserved battlefields are outdoor classrooms that help Americans better understand the sacrifices made to forge the nation we are today. We applaud Senators Kaine and Hyde-Smith, and U.S. Representatives Stefanik and Connolly, for their tireless efforts in ensuring the work of historic preservation can continue and expand. The ABPP Enhancement Act provides new ways for us to ensure our country's hallowed grounds, and their power of place, will be protected for generations to come,"" said American Battlefield Trust President David N. Duncan.

H.R. 3448, the American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act, will:

Allow non-profits and tribes to apply for ABPP grants directly instead of through a state or local government sponsor.

Allow ABPP’s restoration grants to be used on priority battlefields in addition to land that has been preserved using program funding.

Clarify eligibility of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Sites for Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants.

Create a process for expanding and updating battlefield boundaries.

Congresswoman Stefanik has long led numerous efforts to protect and preserve our nation’s battlefields for future generations.

She introduced the bipartisan American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act in May 2023. In July 2023, Stefanik invited Beth Hill, the President and CEO of the Fort Ticonderoga Association, to testify before the Natural Resources Committee on the benefits of the legislation. In September 2023, the American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act passed unanimously out of the House Committee on Natural Resources. In November 2023, the legislation then passed unanimously on the House Floor. Stefanik’s legislation received a hearing at the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources in May 2024. In November 2024, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources passed the legislation by voice vote.

In March 2023, Congresswoman Stefanik was awarded the National Preservation Leadership Award from the American Battlefield Trust for her leadership on battlefield preservation.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-announces-fix-911-health-program-funding-shortfall,Garbarino Announces Fix For 9/11 Health Program Funding Shortfall,2024-12-18,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Andrew R. Garbarino,G000597,garbarino.house.gov,garbarino,https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) announced that a bipartisan, bicameral solution to the longstanding funding shortfall impacting the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) has been reached and included in the year-end continuing resolution. This fix is the result of negotiations led by Rep. Garbarino, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) with House and Senate leadership.

“After years of uncertainty, 9/11 survivors and first responders can breathe easier knowing their access to care is no longer under imminent threat. This fix will provide annual funding sufficient to cover the nearly $3 billion shortfall facing the WTCHP over the next 15 years and ward off program cuts for the heroes and survivors who rely on it to treat 9/11-related conditions,” said Rep. Garbarino. “I am proud to have led this effort in the House and thank Speaker Johnson for his attention to this critical issue that impacts so many New Yorkers and 9/11 responders across the country. I also thank my partners in the Senate, especially Senator Gillibrand, who stood shoulder to shoulder with me in the fight to get this done. Twenty-three years ago, we promised to never forget the horrors of 9/11, and saving this program is crucial to keeping that promise.”

The fix includes a significant change to the WTCHP’s funding formula, ensuring substantially more funding through 2040. Prior to this change, the projected funding deficit would have forced cuts to program services for sick and injured 9/11 responders and survivors starting in 2027.

Rep. Garbarino also expresses gratitude to his House Republican colleagues – Representatives Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY-04), Nick LaLota (R-NY-01), Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11), and Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ-07) – for their unwavering support and steadfast advocacy on behalf of the program.

Background

Rep. Garbarino has led the effort to fund the WTCHP in the House since coming to Congress in 2021. He and Senator Gillibrand are the lead sponsors of the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act, which served as the basis for the new funding formula. Together, they have secured critical funding and program improvements, including addressing the funding shortfall, delaying program cuts, and expanding eligibility to 9/11 responders at the Pentagon and Shanksville sites who were active-duty DOD military, civilians, and other previously excluded federal employees. Including the funding formula fix in the 2024 year-end spending legislation, along with funding secured in previous years, Rep. Garbarino has helped secure the equivalent of at least $5.6 billion for the program on behalf of 9/11 responders and survivors.

About The WTCHP

Congress established the WTCHP on a bipartisan basis in 2011 with a five-year authorization to provide medical treatment and monitoring for 9/11 responders and survivors suffering from exposure to toxins at Ground Zero. The program covers the lifespans of all exposed individuals, including first responders, survivors of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the Shanksville crash site, children who attended schools in downtown Manhattan on 9/11 and during the clean-up, and those who have since developed, or are expected to develop, adverse health effects linked to the attacks.

The WTCHP was reauthorized in 2015 and extended through 2090 with bipartisan support. Today, the program provides medical treatment and monitoring for over 130,000 responders and survivors from the World Trade Center and lower Manhattan, the Pentagon, and the Shanksville, PA crash site, representing every state and nearly all Congressional Districts.

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https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-langworthy-honors-retiring-channel-4-anchor-don-postles-house,Congressman Langworthy Honors Retiring Channel 4 Anchor Don Postles on the House Floor,2024-12-18,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicholas A. Langworthy,L000600,langworthy.house.gov,langworthy,https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) took to the House floor today to honor the remarkable career of Don Postles, who is retiring after nearly five decades in journalism, including an incredible 32 years at WIVB-TV (Channel 4).

Watch the Floor Speech

The Congressman’s remarks as prepared for delivery:

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a true Buffalo legend—Don Postles. For nearly five decades, Don has been a trusted voice and a constant presence in the lives of Western New Yorkers, guiding us through the news that shapes our community.

Don’s journey began in 1976, and since then, he has been a cornerstone of journalism in Western New York. From his early days at Channel 7, to his time at Channel 2, and his remarkable 32 years at Channel 4, Don has been there for us through every significant moment. He has brought clarity to chaos, steadiness in uncertainty, and heart to every story he’s told.

Don embodies the very best of journalism: honesty, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the truth. At a time when trust in media is more important—and more elusive—than ever, Don has been a beacon of credibility. Whether reporting on the tragic Flight 3407 crash or sharing the joy of a Bills victory, Don delivered the news with professionalism, respect, and care for the community he served.

But Don’s legacy goes beyond the anchor desk. He has always been more than just a journalist—he is a devoted member of this community. His presence at charity events, his support for local causes, and his role as an advocate for Western New Yorkers have made him an integral part of our region.

Mr. Speaker, Western New York will not be the same without Don Postles on our screens each evening. His departure from Channel 4 marks the end of an era, but his impact will endure. He has set the gold standard for journalism and community service, leaving behind a legacy that will inspire for generations.

Don, on behalf of the people of Western New York, I want to thank you for your dedication to our community, your commitment to the truth, and the grace with which you’ve handled your role as our trusted voice.

As you enter retirement, I hope you find time to enjoy everything you love about Buffalo— spending time with Anne and your beautiful family, boating on Lake Erie, and savoring the pride of the community you’ve helped shape.

Congratulations, Don. You’ve earned this next chapter, and you leave behind a legacy of excellence that will not be forgotten. We wish you and your family nothing but happiness and success in the years to come.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases/lalotas-first-bill-signed-law-bipartisan-disaster-contract-improvement-act,"LaLota’s First Bill Signed Into Law, the Bipartisan Disaster Contract Improvement Act",2024-12-17,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nick LaLota,L000598,lalota.house.gov,lalota,https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement after his bipartisan and bicameral Disaster Contract Improvement Act was signed into law.

I’m incredibly proud that my bipartisan, bicameral Disaster Contract Improvement Act has been signed into law. This legislation ensures that taxpayer dollars are safeguarded and that recovery efforts following natural disasters are free from waste, fraud, and abuse,"" said LaLota. ""Every action Congress takes should prioritize helping the American people, not burdening them. I’m committed to delivering real results, and this law is a testament to that commitment. I will continue fighting for Suffolk County families to ensure accountability and effectiveness in government.""

“When our communities get hit by extreme weather, it’s critical that post-disaster services are ready to respond and that needed goods and services to those affected are delivered,” said Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH). “This bipartisan legislation will help tackle spending waste and fraud and improve government efficiency to strengthen disaster preparation and recovery efforts. I’m pleased that this bill has been signed into law to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and communities can recover quickly.”

“This hurricane season brought devastation to families and businesses across the state, but thankfully, Florida is resilient because of the intense preparation that goes into our disaster readiness planning. Sadly, even when we prepare, all too often we have seen waste, fraud, and abuse following storms. It hurts our families, local governments, and the American taxpayer,” said Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. “Our bill, the Disaster Contract Improvement Act, will help stop this waste and make sure that every dollar is spent with care, preserving resources for future disaster response efforts. I want to thank Representative LaLota for leading the charge in the House of Representatives and my colleagues in the Senate for its bipartisan passage earlier this Congress. The Disaster Contract Improvement Act is a win for American taxpayers and I thank President Biden for signing it into law.”

“Clear guidance on debris removal is crucial for communities to recover swiftly from extreme weather events like the ones we’ve seen this year,” said Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. “By enhancing coordination between FEMA and our dedicated disaster recovery partners, we can make cleanup efforts more cost-effective and efficient, ultimately helping our communities rebound and thrive quicker. I appreciate Representatives LaLota and Pappas’ work leading this bill in the House and am proud to see it signed into law.”

To read the full text of the bill, click HERE.

Background:

The Disaster Contract Improvement Act enhances the efficiency and transparency of disaster recovery efforts, with a particular focus on debris removal. The law requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish an advisory working group comprising representatives from FEMA, the Army Corps of Engineers, state and local governments, the USDA Natural Resources and Conservation Service, tribal governments, and industry experts. This group is tasked with fostering collaboration and streamlining efforts among stakeholders involved in post-disaster recovery, ensuring that resources are effectively utilized to assist impacted communities.

In addition to creating the advisory group, the law mandates FEMA to conduct comprehensive outreach and provide clear guidance to state, tribal, and local governments. This includes developing and disseminating support materials to improve their understanding and implementation of debris removal contracts. By prioritizing education and communication, the law ensures that all levels of government are equipped to respond swiftly and efficiently in the aftermath of disasters.

Furthermore, the Disaster Contract Improvement Act directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a thorough study on the use of advance contracts for debris removal. This study will evaluate the adoption rates of such contracts by state, tribal, and local governments and identify opportunities to enhance oversight, reduce delays, and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. The insights gained from this analysis will inform future policy improvements, reinforcing accountability and ensuring that taxpayer funds are used responsibly.

By addressing key challenges in disaster recovery, the Disaster Contract Improvement Act strengthens the nation’s ability to respond effectively to natural disasters, providing critical support to communities when they need it most.

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https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/12/icymi-stefanik-delivers-remarks-on-house-floor-advocating-for-her-bill-the-strengthening-america-s-turning-point-act,ICYMI: Stefanik Delivers Remarks on House Floor Advocating for Her Bill the Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act,2024-12-17,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Watch her full remarks here.

View a transcript of her remarks below:

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker and thank you, Mr. Chair and Ranking Member. I rise today in support of my bipartisan legislation, the Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act.

I am always so proud to share with my colleagues in Congress and the American people that Upstate New York and the North Country are known as the cradle of the American Revolution, home to numerous battlefields and historic sites that were critical in shaping our nation’s founding and history.

I grew up going to these historic sites like generations of Upstaters and for years I’ve been proud to lead the charge in their preservation in Congress. Preserving and championing our battlefields and historic areas is one of my greatest privileges as the Representative of New York’s 21st District and Co-Chair of the Congressional Battlefield Caucus.

The Battles of Saratoga were the most significant turning point and one of the most decisive American battles of the American Revolution. The American defeat of British forces at Saratoga marked a changing of the tide in the Revolutionary War, securing foreign support from France and bolstering domestic support for the American patriots and our righteous cause.

This bipartisan legislation would rename Saratoga National Historical Park to Saratoga National Battlefield Park to more accurately reflect the historical significance of the site and emphasize the crucial military engagements that took place there.

The historic site was originally named the Saratoga Battlefield Park, but when it became a national park in 1938, the word ‘battlefield’ was left out of its name.

Unanimously supported by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, this significant fix will help increase public understanding of the deep significance the site holds in our military history and honor the site where so many gave their last full measure of devotion - especially important as we are celebrating our nation’s Semiquincentennial.

I want to express my immense gratitude to my great friend and classmate Chair Bruce Westerman and Subcommittee Chair Tom Tiffany for their partnership in ensuring our battlefields and historic sites in Upstate New York and across America are preserved and protected for generations to come.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/12/stefanik-s-bill-renaming-historic-site-saratoga-national-battlefield-park-passes-the-house,Stefanik’s Bill Renaming Historic Site “Saratoga National Battlefield Park” Passes the House,2024-12-17,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act to rename Saratoga National Historical Park to Saratoga National Battlefield Park passed on the House Floor with bipartisan support.

“I am proud to see my legislation renaming this historic site ‘Saratoga National Battlefield Park’ pass the House today with bipartisan support. This change will more accurately reflect the historical significance of the site as the turning point in the Revolutionary War and one of the most decisive American battles of the American Revolution. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Battlefield Caucus, it is my great honor to preserve and protect our many battlefields and historic sites in Upstate New York and the North Country, the cradle of the American Revolution,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.

“On behalf of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, I thank Congresswoman Stefanik for her longstanding support for the promotion and preservation of our County’s revolutionary history. Redesignating the Saratoga National Historical Park as Saratoga National Battlefield Park will clearly identify the historical significance of this land for tourists and locals alike and is a timely honor for this hallowed ground as we near the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga and the American Revolutionary War,” said Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman Phil Barrett.

On June 18, 2024, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution requesting Congress and the National Park Service to rename the Saratoga National Historical Park to the Saratoga National Battlefield Park.

The site was originally named the Saratoga Battlefield Park, and that name was kept when it was designated as a New York State historical site in 1927. However, when it became a national park in 1938, the word ‘battlefield’ was dropped from its name.

In July 2024, Congresswoman Stefanik introduced the bipartisan Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act. In September 2024, Stefanik’s bill received a legislative hearing in the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands. In November 2024, the Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee by unanimous consent.

As Co-Chair of the Congressional Battlefield Caucus, Stefanik has been a consistent champion for the preservation of our many battlefields and historic sites. In March 2023, Stefanik was awarded the National Preservation Leadership Award from the American Battlefield Trust for her leadership on battlefield preservation.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3543,Congressman Lawler Announces Resolution of Over 5000 Constituent Cases,2024-12-16,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced that his office has resolved more than 5,000 constituent cases brought to them by residents of New York's 17th District and their families. These cases have included helping veterans receive long-sought benefits they were due, expediting passports for hundreds of families in NY-17, helping those who came to the U.S. for a brighter future – including spouses and family members of U.S. citizens – acquire green cards or renew visas, advocating with the IRS to send long-awaited tax refunds, securing long-awaited Social Security or Medicare benefits, and bringing constituents home safely from Israel, Haiti, and countries across the globe.

""I'm proud to announce that my office has resolved more than 5,000 constituent cases,"" said Congressman Lawler. ""This wouldn't be possible without our dedicated caseworkers who work around the clock to assist every constituent who reaches out. From day one, they have worked arduously to resolve the many constituent casework needs brought to our attention.""

""Our constituents will always come first,"" Congressman Lawler concluded. ""I look forward to continuing to deliver the quality service they expect and deserve throughout my second term. I encourage all my constituents, if you have need of assistance in dealing with a federal agency or service, not to ever hesitate in reaching out. We are here to help!""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenneys-forks-made-america-act-passes-house,Congresswoman Tenney’s FORKS Made in America Act Passes House,2024-12-16,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Claudia Tenney,T000478,tenney.house.gov,tenney,https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Cleveland, NY – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced that her legislation, which would require the Department of Defense to purchase domestically produced stainless-steel flatware and dinnerware, was included in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House of Representatives on December 11, 2024.

Since Rep. Tenney’s first term in 2017, she has been at the forefront of efforts to include stainless steel flatware under the Berry Amendment. Originally enacted during World War II, the Berry Amendment mandates that the Department of Defense purchase certain goods exclusively from domestic sources as long as they are available in sufficient quantity and at a fair market price.

“The FORKS Made in America Act strengthens the Berry Amendment by including stainless steel flatware and dinnerware, providing a much-needed boost to our domestic flatware industry,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “This legislation will significantly benefit American manufacturers like Sherrill Manufacturing in Central New York. I am thrilled that this legislation was included in the FY25 NDAA and look forward to seeing it strengthen New York’s manufacturing sector and support our regional economy.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-houlahan-call-counter-drone-legislation-be-included-continuing,"Garbarino, Houlahan Call for Counter-Drone Legislation to be Included in Continuing Resolution",2024-12-15,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Andrew R. Garbarino,G000597,garbarino.house.gov,garbarino,https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) and Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08) this evening urging them to address the recent spate of drone sightings and activity by including the bicameral counter-drone legislation in the Continuing Resolution currently being negotiated as the 118th Congress draws to a close.

The Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act would improve the federal government’s ability to safeguard Americans from threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) by reauthorizing existing authorities and creating new opportunities for federal agencies to coordinate counter-drone measures at the state and local level. Read the full text of the bill here.

Read the full letter from Reps. Garbarino and Houlahan here and below:

Dear Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries:

In light of the recent incidents involving drones spotted over the eastern seaboard, we urge you to swiftly take action on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) legislation that will allow for state and local law enforcement to protect their communities from this emerging threat in the year end continuing resolution. In recent weeks, there has been a sudden surge in sightings of unknown drones over New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and other east coast states. Although the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security have claimed that there is not an immediate national security threat, senior officials from both departments have also been extremely clear in numerous appearances before Congress that the federal government does not have the resources to handle every drone threat alone. In his own testimony to the Bipartisan Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump and the United States Senate Homeland Security Committee, Acting Director Rowe of the Secret Service has been clear that additional C-UAS legal authority for state and local law enforcement could have helped prevent the assassination attempt on President-Elect Trump.

There are hundreds of thousands drones in the U.S. market alone, many of them unregistered with the FAA. These sorts of incidents are likely to become only more common, as will the number flights that do pose genuine threats to public safety. It is clearly time to end the blanket ban on the use of C-UAS technology by local law and state law enforcement to detect and mitigate drone threats, in favor of at least a limited pilot program that will allow the responsible use of these technologies throughout their jurisdictions in coordination with the FAA. There has been bipartisan legislation introduced in both the House and Senate that will address this emerging threat, including our bill H.R.4333. It is essential that as you consider a year-end continuing resolution, that this package include an expansion of the current C-UAS authorities to allow local and state law enforcement to access these technologies.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases/lalota-named-house-appropriations-committee,LaLota Named to House Appropriations Committee,2024-12-13,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nick LaLota,L000598,lalota.house.gov,lalota,https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), released the following statement after being appointed to the powerful House Appropriations Committee by his colleagues for the 119th Congress.

""I am deeply honored to have been selected to serve on the influential House Appropriations Committee and grateful for the support of my colleagues throughout this process. This new role is an incredible opportunity to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly and transparently, strengthening national security, supporting hardworking families, and addressing the needs of communities across Suffolk County,” said LaLota. “Serving on the Appropriations Committee is both a privilege and a significant responsibility. I am committed to advocating for the priorities of Long Islanders, delivering critical funding to Suffolk County, and helping restore fiscal discipline in Washington, ensuring federal resources benefit the people I am proud to represent.""

Background:

The House Appropriations Committee is a cornerstone of the federal budgeting process, responsible for crafting legislation that determines how taxpayer dollars are allocated to fund government agencies, programs, and operations. This powerful committee plays a critical role in shaping national priorities, and overseeing funding for essential areas such as defense, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and more.

To effectively manage its vast responsibilities, the committee is divided into 12 specialized subcommittees, each focused on a distinct area of federal spendings, such as defense, homeland security, energy and water development, or transportation. This structure enables detailed examination of funding requests and ensures that resources are directed where they are needed most.

The committee's mission extends beyond simply distributing funds; it is also tasked with ensuring that federal spending is accountable, transparent, and consistent with established budgetary guidelines. Through its oversight, the committee works to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are used responsibly to address the needs of the nation while maintaining fiscal discipline.

LaLota is the first Republican from New York to serve on the Appropriations Committee since former Congressman James T. Walsh from Syracuse who left office in 2009. In his first term, LaLota secured over $150 million in federal funding for communities and projects across Suffolk County.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-langworthy-named-house-energy-and-commerce-committee,Congressman Langworthy Named to House Energy and Commerce Committee,2024-12-13,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicholas A. Langworthy,L000600,langworthy.house.gov,langworthy,https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) was appointed to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Congressman Langworthy is the first member of Congress in modern history to represent the Southern Tier counties on this influential committee.

“I'm deeply honored to be named to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and have the opportunity to give a voice to Western New York and the Southern Tier — a region that sits atop the vast Marcellus Shale — on one of the most powerful committees in Congress. Under President Trump and a Republican Congress, this committee will be at the forefront of American energy independence and energy exploration, giving us the chance to bring long-overdue attention to the Southern Tier’s potential as an energy powerhouse. For too long, Democrats in Albany have held back our communities by blocking access to this transformative resource. On this committee, I will work tirelessly to ensure that our region’s needs are prioritized, its potential unlocked, and its voice heard in Washington,” said Congressman Langworthy.

“With the committee’s broad jurisdiction over energy, healthcare, telecommunications, and more, we have an unparalleled opportunity to influence the issues that impact families across the Southern Tier and Western New York. As we enter a new Golden Age of America, I look forward to working with the committee and President Trump to deliver real results that continue to make our country a better place to live, work, and raise a family,” Langworthy continued.

The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee. The committee is responsible for matters including telecommunications, consumer protection, food and drug safety, public health and research, environmental quality, energy policy, and interstate and foreign commerce, among others.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3533,Lawler Announces Passage of Authorizing Language for Critical Water Projects in New York's 17th Congressional District,2024-12-13,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement following the passage of the annual Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This legislation is the result of bicameral, bipartisan negotiations between the House and Senate and contains the authorization language for several critical water projects in the 17th Congressional District.

""I'm thrilled that we were able to pass authorizing language for critical clean water investments in the Hudson Valley through this year's Water Resources Development Act,"" said Congressman Mike Lawler. ""These funds will prove transformational once appropriated for communities in Rockland, Putnam, and Westchester counties.""

""I will continue to build on the tens of millions of dollars my office has already brought back for clean water in the Hudson Valley over the past two years when we return for the 119th Congress,"" concluded Lawler.

A list of projects whose authorizing language was included in WRDA in New York's 17th Congressional District can be found below:

Environmental Projects:

Hallocks Mill Sewer District Extension: $10,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure in the Town of Yorktown. The extended district will dramatically improve and enhance the water quality of Sparkle Lake, a major recreational resource for town residents, as well as the Croton Reservoir, which provides drinking water for millions of residents in the metropolitan area. Since the Town of Yorktown and the Hallocks Mill Sewer District are part of the New York City watershed, septic failures have the potential to create environmental and public health hazards.

Lake Suzanne: $4,000,000 for water infrastructure, including related environmental infrastructure, in the Town of Ramapo, New York. Dredging and reducing the algae in Lake Suzanne will improve water quality and help restore the balance of the local ecosystem. The project would specifically remove accumulated sediments, pollution, and algae that have plagued the water body.

Town of Carmel Sewer District 4: $3,450,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the Town of Carmel, New York. The Town's ability to reduce lake levels before significant wetwater events will greatly increase the lake's storage capacity and reduce future environmental threats from untreated sewage release.

Brady Avenue: $2,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York. This project would mitigate an existing stormwater management system by installing a larger culvert under a Metro-North right of way and creating a stormwater basin to release the backwaters from a known flood-prone area. This project would prevent further damage to these areas and improve water quality.

North Washington-Valley Street Drainage System Repair: $2,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the Village of Sleepy Hollow, New York. This project will provide immediate remediation and resiliency to infrastructure that otherwise poses a water quality and economic risk to the community, particularly its most vulnerable residents.

Army Corps of Engineer Studies:

Orangetown Study: The Town of Orangetown is submitting this Water Resource Development Act Funding request for the opportunity to authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a Sparkill Creek flood control analysis to improve flood and storm protection and other water resources infrastructure protection. The Sparkill Creek, an 8-mile tributary of the Hudson River in the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, has a long history of flooding (including flash flooding). The frequency of flooding has increased in the last few years due to outdated and overwhelmed stormwater infrastructure, increased areas of impervious surfaces, and development that has predated stormwater regulations. The Town of Orangetown is looking to construct system-wide improvements along Sparkill Creek, which will cut through the heart of the Town. A flood control analysis would define existing floodplains along Sparkill Creek and recommend specific improvements to reduce flooding, erosion, and siltation. This analysis will include hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, floodplain delineation, a summary report, study methodology, project recommendations, project priorities, and project implementation costs. Flooding along Sparkill Creek is one of the most significant environmental concerns for the Town. Infrastructure, including roadways and utilities like the Town and County Sewer Plants, are located along Sparkill Creek. There are also many residential areas and businesses that reside close to the creek. Conducting a flood control analysis is the first step towards flood and storm resiliency to protect the health and safety of the residents in the Town of Orangetown.

Pascack Brook/Memorial Park Flood Mitigation Study: The Rockland County Highway Department – Drainage Agency is proposing to study an area located along the Pascack Brook, from south of Maple Avenue in the Village of Spring Valley to a to-be-determined point downstream. This study aims to examine the waterway's flow and identify alternatives to reduce flooding. This project's scope will include enlisting a qualified environmental consultant to create a hydraulic model using the flow values of the Brook as established by FEMA or other approved existing studies. The consultant will then use this model to evaluate two alternative mitigation recommendations to reduce flooding, specifically in the area of Memorial Park. This recreational facility lies in the heart of the Village and boasts a public pool, tennis court, football/soccer field, and basketball courts. The Pascack Brook runs through the park, creating a small pond in the middle. It frequently overflows its banks and causes severe flooding, which often renders the park unusable. Alternatives to resolve this issue will also be evaluated for any possible off-site impacts.

Valley View Drive Restoration: Feasibility Study for wetland restoration in the Town's Groundwater Protection Overlay District to mitigate lead impacts on public and private water supplies. Lead contamination has been documented in the Valley View Drive wetland system, which is a source of water for several public and private water supplies in the Town and feeds the New York City Department of Environmental Protection water supply.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3520,Congressman Mike Lawler Slams Secretary of State Antony Blinken for Failed Foreign Policy of Biden Administration,2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"At yesterday's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the State Department's Withdrawal from Afghanistan, Congressman Mike Lawler slammed Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his role in the failed withdrawal and for the Biden Administration's many foreign policy failures over the last four years.

A full transcript is available below:

Congressman Lawler: Mister Secretary, have you read this report in full?

Secretary Blinken: I have read the executive summary of the report. I haven’t read the entire report yet.

Congressman Lawler: I hope that you will take this copy with you on your flight to the Middle East and read it because this is your legacy. This is your legacy. Starting with the disastrous withdrawal in Afghanistan that resulted in the death of 13 U.S. service members, creating 13 Gold Star families. Families our vice president hasn’t even been bothered to meet with. Then the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the terrorist attack on Israel, the illicit oil trade between China and Iran to the tune of $200 billion under your watch.

That is what is funding Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and other terror networks in the region, China threatening Taiwan. This is your legacy, and this stems from this disastrous withdrawal. So I hope you read the report in full and reflect upon that. You talk about the Doha agreement. It’s conditions-based.

This administration had no problem reversing policy decisions that it disagreed with President Trump on. In fact, Joe Biden revoked 94 executive orders to open up our southern border and create an absolute calamity. Seventy thousand Americans die every year from fentanyl overdose as this administration has allowed fentanyl to pour into our country, drug trafficking, gangs, human trafficking, women and children being sold into prostitution—not a care in the world. This is the legacy.

So don’t sit here and tell us, having not read the report, that you disagree with it or it’s not true, saying to my colleague from Florida, “Oh, it’s not true.”

We left people in Israel after October 7th. It most certainly is. I had constituents calling in a full-fledged panic, and we called the State Department and were told there is nothing we can do. Don’t tell us that that didn’t happen. This administration had no problem trying to renegotiate the Iran nuclear deal, no problem lifting sanctions on Iran, allowing for the illicit oil trade.

So when you say that the previous administration negotiated the Doha agreement and therefore we were bound by it, that is complete and utter bulls***, and you know it. You absolutely had the ability, based on the conditions on the ground, to keep our troops there, to ensure the safety and well-being of American citizens and to make sure what happened did not.

Mister Secretary, on August 26, 2021, who was the president of the United States?

Secretary Blinken: Joe Biden.

Congressman Lawler: On August 26, 2021, who was the Secretary of State?

Secretary Blinken: I was.

Congressman Lawler: Okay. Take responsibility. Don’t shirk in your responsibilities. Don’t try to shift blame.

The reality is you guys allowed the conditions on the ground to deteriorate. You did not hold the Taliban to account. And as a result, 13 U.S. service members are dead, and the world is a tinderbox. We are in the most precarious place since the lead-up to World War II. That is your legacy, period. Full stop.

And if Israel listened to this administration and didn’t go into Gaza and didn’t go into the south, Sinwar would still be alive. And if Israel listened to this administration, Nasrallah would still be alive, and Assad would still be in power in Syria, and Iran would be stronger than ever. That is your legacy.

This Congress has passed the SHIP Act and the Abraham Accord special envoy. You didn’t fill the special envoy, and you didn’t enforce the SHIP Act. You’ve had over a year to do both. That is your legacy. You leave the world worse off today than it was when you inherited it.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3522,Congressman Lawler Slams Governor Hochul for Lying about Sales Tax Surplus,2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement after it was revealed that Governor Hochul lied about a sales tax surplus funding her blatantly political ""inflation refund"" check program.

""It should come as no surprise that the most incompetent Governor in New York's history isn't capable of reading a balance sheet,"" said Congressman Lawler. ""But it is sad that Governor Hochul feels the need to lie to New Yorkers about how her political 'vote-for-me' checks are being paid for.""

""This lack of transparency is nothing new for the Hochul Administration, which has come under fire in recent weeks for a shady $9 billion CDPAP deal that has come under bipartisan scrutiny for its blatant opaqueness,"" concluded Lawler. ""New Yorkers deserve better than Governor Hochul's lies and obfuscation, and in 2026, they'll get it.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-announces-ny-24s-nominations-united-states-military,Congresswoman Tenney Announces NY-24’s Nominations to the United States Military Service Academies,2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Claudia Tenney,T000478,tenney.house.gov,tenney,https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced that she has nominated 16 students from New York’s 24th Congressional District to the United States Military Service Academies.

As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Tenney can nominate a select number of candidates to the Service Academies each year. A panel of local community leaders and veterans selected the 16 students to be nominated based on their academic success, exceptional character, and commitment to community service.

“Every year I am in awe of the outstanding talent, dedication, and character of our students here in NY-24,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “As the parent of a Naval Academy graduate who is actively serving in the Marines, I know how challenging this process is can be. The hard work and devotion to service is evident in the applications we received. There were many very well qualified candidates this year, and our committee expressed that this year fielded among the best candidates we have seen in many years. Attending a Military Service Academy comes with great responsibility and commitment, and I am confident these outstanding individuals are up for the challenge. Congratulations to these 16 students, and thank you to all who applied for your hard work and commitment to our country. I wish you all the very best in the future.""

Listed below are the students who were nominated:

*student nominated to multiple academies

United States Air Force Academy

Kevin C. Duhamel*

Isaac T. Hansen*

Beckett G. Swanson*

Aryan W. Moore*

Joscelyn Coniski*

Aiden Shaver*

Zachary Simeone

Blade Surowiec

United States Naval Academy

Kevin C. Duhamel*

Isaac T. Hansen*

Beckett G. Swanson*

Aryan W. Moore*

Eugene Renzi*

Joscelyn Coniski*

Aiden Shaver*

Robert E. Piddock

Samantha Ray

United States Military Academy

Kevin C. Duhamel*

Isaac T. Hansen*

Aryan W. Moore*

Eugene Renzi*

Victoria C. Evangelista

Douglas T. Jarvie

Ava R. E. Moss

Ronan W. Turkovich

Ashlyn C. Wright

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https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/tenney-blackburn-introduce-doge-acts-make-federal-government-more-efficient,"Tenney, Blackburn Introduce the DOGE Acts to Make Federal Government More Efficient and Slash Wasteful Spending",2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Claudia Tenney,T000478,tenney.house.gov,tenney,https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today introduced the DOGE Acts, a package of bills to reform the federal government management of taxpayer dollars. The DOGE Acts coincide with President-elect Trump’s recently announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which will be led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

“Under President Trump's leadership and a Republican-controlled Congress, we are determined to cut wasteful government spending and reduce costs for hard working Americans. Congress is ready to collaborate with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to rein in bloated budgets, relocate federal agencies out of Washington, DC, reform outdated bureaucracies, and ensure bureaucrats actually work for their pay. The DOGE Acts embody these priorities, serving as a bold first step in advancing the incoming Trump Administration's 'Make America Efficient Again' agenda,"" said Congresswoman Tenney.

“The American people have had enough of outsized bureaucracy and wasteful government spending. The DOGE Acts are the first step to achieving government efficiency by requiring federal employees to get back in the office, moving federal agencies into the heartland of America, cutting bloated federal spending across the board, and freezing federal hiring and salaries until we can rightsize the federal government,” said Senator Blackburn.

Tenney’s DOGE Acts include the separate pieces of legislation below:

The Federal Freeze Act would address out-of-control spending and save taxpayer dollars by implementing a one-year freeze on increases in federal civilian employees’ salaries, directing federal agency heads to establish a cap on the number of workers that can be employed over a period of three years, and decreasing the number of employees at federal agencies. This legislation would exempt certain employees deemed necessary to serve the interests of law enforcement, national security, public safety, and public health services

The Commission to Relocate the Federal Bureaucracy Act would decentralize the power held by unelected bureaucrats in Washington D.C. by establishing a plan to relocate non-national security related agencies to states across the country based on financial efficiency, existing infrastructure, and related industries.

The Federal Employee Performance and Accountability Act would establish a performance-based pay structure that bolsters government efficiency by incentivizing high performance among federal employees, exempting agencies deemed necessary for national security or public safety.

Implementing DOGE Act would limit increases in non-security discretionary appropriations by requiring all increases in non-security appropriations above one percent to be rescinded on a pro rate basis. This bill will help us get control of our deficit and national debt and require Congress to get serious about addressing our Nation’s spending problem.

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https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases/lalota-secures-wins-servicemembers-gabreski-air-national-guard-gold-star,"LaLota Secures Wins for Servicemembers, Gabreski Air National Guard, Gold Star Families, and Merchant Marine Academy in Defense Bill",2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nick LaLota,L000598,lalota.house.gov,lalota,https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a Navy Veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, which included several of LaLota’s priorities and amendments. This year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) builds upon last year's efforts to strengthen our military and deter adversaries by fully funding our national defense and includes a historic pay increase for junior enlisted.

“I voted to ensure our military remains the strongest in the world and our servicemembers are supported by voting to pass this year’s NDAA. This bill includes major wins for Long Island, including $14 million for the 106th Rescue Wing at Gabreski, $64 million for the Merchant Marine Academy, and critical investments in our defense industrial base,” said LaLota. “I was also proud to see two of my bills, the Plain Language in Contracting Act and the Gold Star Children’s Education Act, in the NDAA, along with important provisions to increase pay for junior enlisted by over 14%, take on China, and support Israel. Today’s bill is a win for our military, our allies, and our future.”

To read the full text of the legislation, click HERE.

Background:

The House Armed Services Committee is instrumental in ensuring our military has the policies and resources necessary to defend America. The culmination of the committee’s work is passing the NDAA, the annual bill that provides funding and policy updates to the Department of Defense. The NDAA authorizes funding levels and provides authorities for the U.S. military and other critical defense priorities, ensuring our troops have the training, equipment, and resources they need to accomplish their missions.

In this year’s NDAA are several of LaLota’s priorities:

Authorizes a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers and supports a 4.5% pay raise for all other servicemembers

Authorizes $14 million for an Air National Guard Combat Rescue Helicopter Simulator at Francis S. Gabreski Airport

Authorizes $64 million for United States Merchant Marine Academy capital improvement projects

LaLota’s Plain Language in Contracting Act, requires the Department of Defense to write contract solicitations in plain language

LaLota’s Gold Star Children’s Education Act, which would make dependents of Armed Forces members who died while serving on active duty eligible for enrollment in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools on a tuition-free, space-available basis.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to produce a report on the impact of bundled contracts on small businesses and the impact of reducing the number of bundled contracts

Protects servicemembers’ rights by requiring a report on the comprehensive review of the legal protections afforded to servicemembers abroad

Addresses chronic underfunding of housing maintenance to address poor conditions like sewage overflows, gas leaks, and mold

Ensures access to medical care, including mental health services and specialty providers.

Increases access to childcare by authorizing $176 million for the construction of new childcare centers

Supports military spouses by making it easier to find and maintain employment

Improves DoD schools by authorizing over $110 million to build new schools for children of servicemembers

Enhances career transition assistance, including ensuring the Transition Assistance Program includes a pathway to aid retiring members of the reserve components

Authorizes $15.6 billion for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative to enhance U.S. deterrence and defense posture in the Indo-Pacific region and over $490 million in INDOPACOM Commander priorities left unfunded in the Biden budget

Prevents Chinese espionage by prohibiting contracting with the subsidiaries of any Chinese civil-military companies to include any subsidiaries, the sharing of sensitive missile defense information with China, and Chinese nationals from being admitted to nuclear facilities

Bolsters Taiwan’s defense and supports our Indo-Pacific allies and partners

Authorizes $6.2 billion for Columbia-class submarine advanced procurement

Provides incremental funding authority for an additional Virginia-class submarine and wages to support the industrial base

Declares that it is the policy of the United States to ensure Israel has adequate stocks of air defense interceptors to defend itself against Iran and its proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad

Authorizes full funding for joint U.S.-Israel cooperative missile defense programs (Iron Dome, Arrow, David’s Sling)

Fully supports deployment of National Guard troops to augment Border Patrol activities at the southwest border

Increases funding by $10 million for DoD counternarcotics activities

Expands DoD’s authority to assist Law Enforcement in the interdiction of narcotics traffickers

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https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases/lalota-votes-create-long-overdue-unique-zip-codes-riverside-northampton,"LaLota Votes to Create Long-Overdue Unique Zip Codes for Riverside, Northampton, Flanders",2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nick LaLota,L000598,lalota.house.gov,lalota,https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), released the following statement after voting to passH.R. 8753, a bipartisan bill that would give unique Zip Codes for the communitiesof Riverside, Northampton, and Flanders in Suffolk County. LaLota was an original cosponsor of the bill.

“The passage of today’s bill moves the communities of Riverside, Northampton, and Flanders closer to achieving long-overdue fairness,” said LaLota. “For far too long, residents of these communities have faced unnecessary hardships due to the absence of unique ZIP Codes—resulting in misdelivered mail, delayed medications, and lost packages. This simple yet impactful change will greatly enhance postal reliability and everyday convenience. I remain steadfast in my commitment to ensuring every Long Islander receives the resources, services, and recognition they deserve.”

To read the full text of the bill, click HER E.

Background:

The communities of Riverside, Northampton, and Flanders are among 46 across the country that would benefit from the bill. These communities have been fighting for this simple fix for over a decade.

The ZIP Code system, introduced in the 1960s, was designed by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to deliver mail efficiently and accurately as they adapted to the growing volume of mail from an increasing population. Since ZIP Codes were assigned based on the operational needs of the USPS rather than municipal or geographic boundaries, significant problems have arisen.

Communities lacking unique ZIP Codes often deal with misdelivered mail and major delivery delays, which can result in people receiving critical medications and other important items later than anticipated.

While small towns and cities can petition the Postal Service for a new ZIP Code, approvals are rare, and if denied, they cannot appeal the decision for up to 10 years. Congress has intervened in such cases, most notably enacting four new ZIP Codes through the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006.

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https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/12/stefanik-secures-historic-results-for-ny-21-and-america-in-the-national-defense-bill,Stefanik Secures Historic Results for NY-21 and America in the National Defense Bill,2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, today voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

“As the Chief Advocate for Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division for over a decade, I am proud to help deliver another national defense bill that brings the priorities of Upstate New York and the North Country to the highest levels and enhances U.S. national security,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. “As a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee and on behalf of Fort Drum, I secured historic results for NY-21 including a requirement for the construction of an additional homeland missile defense site on the East Coast to be completed by 2030. Additionally, I led numerous provisions that will counter Communist China’s infiltration of our critical technology sectors and build up America’s domestic manufacturing capacity. I am proud to have worked on crafting, negotiating, and passing another national defense bill that strengthens America’s military, improves the quality of life for our service members and their families, and promotes America First peace through strength.”

The FY2025 NDAA authorizes $895.2 billion for national defense and saves the American taxpayer by cutting inefficient programs.

Congresswoman Stefanik led and secured numerous provisions to support Fort Drum, the 10th Mountain Division, military families, and U.S. national security including the following:

Strengthening Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division

Establishes a requirement for the Department of Defense to construct an East Coast Missile Defense Site at Fort Drum, New York to be completed by 2030.

Establishes Additional Skill Identifiers for Soldiers who attend Advanced Mountaineering Courses to advance the 10th Mountain Division’s Alpine initiative.

Requires the Army to establish a plan to align the 10th Mountain Division’s Alpine Initiative with the Army’s Arctic Strategy to ensure the 10th Mountain Division Soldiers are best prepared to contribute to our national security.

Requires the Army to develop a plan to field tethered-unmanned aircraft systems which are currently being used by the 10th Mountain Division during their Hunter EMS electronic warfare exercise.

Demands that the Army rapidly field and incorporate passive multi-static radar technology in counter-unmanned aircraft systems platforms to protect American soldiers from Iranian-backed drone attacks.

Requires the Service Secretaries to establish a plan to resource, transition, and scale advanced AI-enabled, combat-validated counter-unmanned aircraft systems so our forces are better protected from drone attacks.

Fighting for Wins for Upstate New York and the North Country

Authorizes robust funding for Air Force Research Lab – Rome’s Future Flag testing and evaluation exercise, conducted in Lewis, NY.

Authorizes $29 million for the Air Force to complete the engineering required to recapitalize the New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing’s LC-130 skibird planes.

Authorizes $200M for the Air Force to purchase new LC-130 skibird planes for the New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing.

Supports critical funding for electric vertical take off and lift aircraft to continue to be developed by the U.S. Air Force, including those in development at the Plattsburgh Airport by BETA Technologies.

Requires the Air Force and the DoD to set up a working group to transition electric vertical take off and lift technology, including those developed by BETA Technologies, into DoD programs that can be used operationally.

Authorizes funding for USSOCOM to procure blast exposure monitoring sensors like those manufactured by NY-21 company, Med-Eng.

Requires the Department of Defense to further examine and make plans to expand their work with non-profit research institutions, like the Trudeau Institute in NY-21.

Supports the critical role of aluminum extrusions, like those made by the Arconic Corporation in NY-21, in the defense industrial base.

Authorizes $4 million for silicon carbide flexible bus node development to ensure the U.S. defense industrial base, including Wolfspeed in Upstate New York, can meet the demands of guided missile destroyer advancements.

Authorizes robust funding for Army National Guard Heavy Dump Truck which enables the New York Army National Guard’s ability to conduct international and state-driven missions, such as natural disaster relief and recovery.

Supports the Army in pursuing composite rubber tracks, like those developed by Michelin in Plattsburgh, for their ground combat vehicles.

Requires the Army to examine the benefits of using thermoplastic for the UH-60 Black Hawk’s tail rotor drive shaft.

Requires the Air Force to establish a plan to improve the signals intelligence component of multi-domain, multi-ISR systems.

Commends the work being done at AFRL-Rome to ensure the validity and security of AI/ML tools.

Confronting the CCP and Foreign Adversaries

Requires CCP-drone manufacturers DJI, Autel Robotics, and their subsidiaries and affiliates to be placed on FCC's Covered List within a year of the passage of the act unless a national security agency determines they do not pose an unacceptable national security risk.

Prohibits the DoD from contracting with companies that retain lobbying firms that also lobby for Chinese military companies.

Mandates the DoD do a full teardown of Communist Chinese drones to ensure no U.S. technology is advancing their capabilities.

Prohibits the DoD from utilizing a Communist Chinese-owned tutoring service for service members and their families.

Requires the DoD to report on the proliferation and risks of Communist Chinese routers and modems in their systems.

Prohibits the DoD from operating or procuring light detection and ranging technology manufactured in Communist China.

Supporting Our Service Members and Their Families

Requires the Department of Defense and Department of Education to streamline the process for educational assistance so America’s service members do not have to worry about student debt after bravely serving our country.

Supports the Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course and encourages the other Services to establish a similar course to improve recruitment.

Authorizes a 14.5% pay increase for junior enlisted service members and 4.5% pay raise for all other service members.

Offers competitive pay for Child Development Center staff.

Provides service members with direct access to specialty medical providers by waiving the TRICARE referral requirement.

Authorizes $176 million for the design and construction of new childcare centers.

Establishes a pilot program to prevent and treat maternal mental health conditions for service members and their spouses.

Requires the Defense Health Agency to report on provider shortages at maternal health clinics in rural areas like Fort Drum.

Permanently bans DoD from providing minors with gender dysphoria medical treatments, like hormones and puberty blockers, that could result in sterilization.

Prohibits funding for the teaching, training, or promotion of Critical Race Theory in the military, including at service academies and DoD schools.

Keeping Pace with Emerging Technologies in the 21st Century

Requires the DoD to establish a strategy to build out the domestic drone industry and to work with industry to lower the cost of secure unmanned aircraft systems.

Ensures the DoD is examining the threat of artificial intelligence voice replication to trusted military communications and is identifying efforts to protect against these threats.

Requires the DoD to define “attritable unmanned aircraft system” to enable the DoD to acquire attritable systems at scale.

Requires the Chief Digital and AI Officer to develop a plan to scale Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control Mission Applications to enable global integration for early warning and detection.

Supports the Air Force’s Acquisition Instructor Course and examines how this program can be expanded across the DoD.

Ensures that the Army is considering soldier feedback when making a production decision on IVAS 1.2.

Strengthening U.S.-Israel Defense Cooperation

Authorizes robust funding for U.S-Israel anti-tunnel cooperation.

Authorizes $47.5 million for U.S.-Israel collaboration on emerging technologies like AI, c-UAS, and electronic warfare.

Authorizes full funding for U.S.-Israel missile defense cooperation.

Prohibits DoD from using or citing casualty data from Hamas and other terrorist organizations.

Prohibits the sale of goods at DoD commissaries and exchanges from any entities that have or are engaged in antisemitic BDS efforts.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-nominates-trump-netanyahu-gallant-nobel-peace-prize,"Congresswoman Tenney Nominates Trump, Netanyahu, Gallant for a Nobel Peace Prize",2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Claudia Tenney,T000478,tenney.house.gov,tenney,https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today nominated President Donald Trump, Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, and former Defense Minister of Israel Yoav Gallant for their tireless efforts on the Abraham Accords, to advance peace in the Middle East, to combat terrorist groups and to confront radical and oppressive Islamist regimes.

For decades, politicians and foreign affairs professionals claimed Middle East peace depended on resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. However, through the efforts of President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and former Defense Minister Gallant, historic normalization agreements were secured between Israel and Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and Sudan, while laying groundwork for future agreements with Saudi Arabia.

During Israel’s recent war of self-defense, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant severely weakened Hamas, Hezbollah, and the IRGC. These men courageously stood up to radical Islamist dictators like Ayatollah Khamenei in Iran and, formerly, Bashar al-Assad in Syria, who waged war against their own innocent civilians through the indiscriminate use of violence.

“President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and former Defense Minister Gallant’s valiant work to combat terrorism and stand up to Islamist regimes has directly led to greater regional and global stability. Without their work, terrorist groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the IRGC would still pose a massive threat to all civilians in the Middle East and around the world. In a time of global turmoil, the bold and unwavering efforts of these leaders is unprecedented and offers hope for lasting peace in the Middle East and around the world. The Nobel Peace Prize Committee has honored esteemed world leaders and champions of peace; it is only fitting that valiant and heroic leaders like President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Gallant join these esteemed ranks. I am eager to see these leaders receive the respect, honor, and distinction they richly deserve,” said Congresswoman Tenney.

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https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-supports-fy25-ndaa-and-touts-victories-ny-24,"Congresswoman Tenney Supports FY25 NDAA, and Touts Victories for NY-24 Servicemembers",2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Claudia Tenney,T000478,tenney.house.gov,tenney,https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted in favor of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, which works to improve the lives of our servicemembers and strengthen our national security and defense capabilities. This legislation includes two bills originally introduced by Rep. Tenney, one of her amendments, and numerous priorities for NY-24 and the surrounding area.

This bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 281-140.

“While the United States faces growing threats from adversaries like China, Iran, and Russia, who continue to jeopardize our national security and international stability, this NDAA provides our servicemembers with the necessary resources to strengthen our national defense and protect our interests around the world,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “The FY25 NDAA delivers a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers and authorizes $569 million to build new family housing units, along with an additional $1.2 billion to renovate and construct new barracks. This reaffirms our commitment to supporting our servicemembers and their families.

“The Biden administration has prioritized a woke agenda over strengthening our military’s lethality. This NDAA takes decisive action by banning the Department of Defense from performing dangerous transgender medical procedures on children and continues to roll back the DEI bureaucracy. This bill also includes $15.6 billion to bolster U.S. deterrence against China and fully authorizes funding for joint U.S.-Israel missile defense programs, including Iron Dome and David's Sling. By prioritizing our warfighters and the lethality of our Armed Forces, this year’s NDAA makes tremendous strides in implementing President Trump’s Peace through Strength agenda.

“Importantly, this bill authorizes critical funding for Fort Drum, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, and the Air Force Research Lab in Rome, NY. This includes $27 million for the Fort Drum Wellfield Field Expansion Project and over $19 million in design funds for future projects at Fort Drum and Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield. Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station also received $6.6 million for their taxiway/runway extension design which is critical to supporting its mission.

“This bill also included two bills that I introduced, the FORKS Made in America Act and the Parity for Child Exploitation Offenders Act. Additionally, my amendment to fully fund the first new LC-130J polar airlift planes will be critical in supporting the incredible work of the New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing. While I am disappointed that this bill fails to fully fund two Virginia-class submarines, and that provisions in this bill jeopardize the ability of the 222 CACS to remain in New York, this bill is still a big win for House Republicans, our military, and our national security. I am eager to see this NDAA enacted to start restoring our America First Foreign Policy Agenda and reestablishing our position as a global force through peace through strength.""

Key Provisions in the FY25 NDAA:

Provide junior enlisted servicemembers with a 14.5% pay raise.

Support law enforcement operations along our southern and maritime borders.

Deter Chinese espionage in our military, supply chains, and research institutions.

Increase in U.S.-Israel military exercises and fully fund cooperative missile defense programs.

Expand funding for U.S. defense initiatives in the Indo-Pacific to bolster Taiwan’s defense and support Indo-Pacific allies.

Save taxpayers $31 billion by cutting inefficient programs, obsolete weapons, and bloated Pentagon bureaucracy.

Abolish the DEI bureaucracy, require merit-based promotions, and ban transgender medical treatment for minors.

Counter antisemitism by prohibiting sale of goods at DOD commissaries and exchanges from any entities that have or are engaged in a boycott of Israel.

Background on Tenney’s Bills and Amendments Included in Bill:

FORKS Made in America Act – This bill will require DOD to only purchase domestically produced stainless steel flatware beginning in 2026 until 2029. This will help support American manufacturers of stainless-steel flatware, such as Sherrill Manufacturing.

Parity for Child Exploitation Offenders Act – Under current law, loopholes allow individuals charged with sexual crimes involving children under the UCMJ do not receive the same enhanced penalties that civilians receive for the same heinous crimes. This bill closes these loopholes to ensure all offenders receive these enhanced penalties for their horrific crimes.

New Polar Planes – The New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing operates the current LC-130H fleet, the only planes in the world that can land and take off in the Arctic and Antarctic. However, the current fleet is over 50 years old and is only able to operate at roughly 40% capacity at any time, posing a grave national security threat. My amendment funds the first new LC-130J, beginning the process of recapitalizing these planes to ensure that our Armed Forces can continue keeping our Nation safe in the Arctic and Antarctic.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-delivers-long-island-local-priorities-included-water-resources,Garbarino Delivers For Long Island With Local Priorities Included in Water Resources Development Act,2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Andrew R. Garbarino,G000597,garbarino.house.gov,garbarino,https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) today celebrated the House’s passage of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which includes critical provisions for Long Island's South Shore. These inclusions, secured by Rep. Garbarino, would bolster flood risk management, storm damage prevention, and coastal restoration in towns across New York’s 2nd Congressional District, including Oyster Bay, Babylon, Islip, and Brookhaven.

WRDA also incorporates a pivotal change for the Fire Island National Seashore and waterfront hamlets, reducing the threshold for emergency shore restoration. This adjustment ensures that after damaging Nor’easters or similar coastal storms, federally authorized repair or restoration projects can proceed with 80-100% federal funding. This critical provision will help restore public beaches and storm damage reduction structures vital for protecting Long Island's coastal communities.

“This is a big win for Long Island,” Rep. Garbarino said. “Our coastal communities have long been vulnerable to the increasing frequency and severity of storms, and this legislation delivers on my promise to secure meaningful solutions for my district. From addressing flood risks to streamlining emergency response funding, these measures will safeguard our homes, infrastructure, and natural resources for years to come.”

Highlights of WRDA 2024 Inclusions for NY-02:

Fire Island Emergency Restoration: Reduces the emergency threshold for restoring hurricane and storm damage reduction structures or public beaches, permitting damages resulting from Nor’easters to satisfy the requirements for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers emergency assistance.

Included areas: The Fire Island National Seashore and the hamlets of Massapequa Park, Massapequa, Amityville, Copiague, Lindenhurst, West Babylon, Babylon, West Islip, West Bay Shore, Brightwaters, Bay Shore, Islip, East Islip, Great River, Oakdale, West Sayville, Sayville, Bayport, Blue Point, Patchogue, East Patchogue, Bellport, Brookhaven, Shirley, Mastic Beach, Mastic, Moriches, Center Moriches, East Moriches, and Eastport

Flood Risk and Ecosystem Projects: Feasibility studies authorized for flood risk management, storm damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration in:

Babylon: Flood risk management, hurricane, and storm damage risk reduction, navigation, and ecosystem restoration in the Town of Babylon

Brookhaven: Flood risk management, hurricane, and storm damage risk reduction, navigation, and ecosystem restoration in the Town of Brookhaven

Islip: Flood risk management in the Town of Islip

Oyster Bay: Coastal storm risk and flood management near Tobay Beach

In January, Rep. Garbarino testified before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to urge the inclusion of his proposal to protect Long Island's shoreline from erosion due to storm damage in WRDA. All of his proposed provisions were included in the final package, which passed the House of Representatives on December 10, 2024. Watch his full testimony here.

What’s Next:

Once WRDA is enacted, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will undertake feasibility studies in Oyster Bay, Babylon, Islip, and Brookhaven, paving the way for long-term, sustainable solutions for Long Island’s coastal challenges.

Rep. Garbarino’s leadership and advocacy in securing these provisions underscore his commitment to delivering real results for his district and ensuring Long Island's coastal resilience.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases/lalota-votes-improve-water-quality-and-natural-disaster-preparation,LaLota Votes to Improve Water Quality and Natural Disaster Preparation,2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nick LaLota,L000598,lalota.house.gov,lalota,https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released the following statement after voting to pass S. 4367, the bipartisan Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024. This legislation will enhance the efficiency of natural disaster response, strengthen the nation’s ports and harbors, and provide essential upgrades to improve water quality.

“Long Island is no stranger to natural disasters, including catastrophic hurricanes like Sandy and major flooding this summer, that have devastated our communities. The Water Resources Development Act is an incredibly important and bipartisan bill that will drastically improve our critical infrastructure and strengthen our preparation for and response to natural disasters while addressing water quality and microplastic toxicity,” said LaLota. “This common-sense legislation strengthens disaster preparedness, enhances flood mitigation efforts, and ensures Long Island’s water infrastructure is equipped to handle future disasters. It contains important measures aimed at protecting drinking water and limiting environmental exposures. From safeguarding homes and businesses to improving our harbors and coastlines, I’m proud to continue to deliver real solutions to keep communities across Suffolk County safe and resilient.”

To read the full text of the legislation, click HERE.

Background:

The bipartisanWater Resources Development Act (WRDA) would:

Authorize the Army Corps of Engineers to construct projects and conduct feasibility studies to improve navigation and flood management, mitigate storm and hurricane damage, and restore ecosystems.

Improve resiliency and flood mitigation by expanding access to materials for beach renourishment, restoring habitats, and codifying the beneficial reuse of dredged materials for non-Federal interests.

Invests in projects that improve water quality, drainage systems, environmental infrastructure, and stormwater management.

Requires a report on potential measures that may be implemented to reduce the release of microplastics into the environment, determine what can be effectively used to reduce the release of microplastics into the environment, and detail the costs-benefits analysis of implementing measures to reduce the release of microplastics into the environment.

Increase the efficient use of federally-owned office space, including setting occupancy standards, strengthening congressional oversight and public accountability of federal real estate projects, selling certain unused federal properties, and saving money for the taxpayers.

Redistribute unobligated balances under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program to the states through the existing Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program.

Reauthorize and modernize the Economic Development Administration and other regional commissions whose mission is to spur economic development in distressed communities across the country.

WRDA authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program to carry out projects to improve the nation’s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of our water resources infrastructure. The final version of WRDA follows negotiations over recent months to reconcile House and Senate-passed versions of the legislation. This will be the sixth consecutive Congress that has considered a WRDA bill since 2014.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3519,Congressman Lawler Urges House Leadership to Hold Hochul Accountable for Shady CDPAP Deal,2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congressman Mike Lawler announced that he and several of his New York congressional colleagues have sent a letter urging House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to prohibit federal Medicaid expending toward any Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage (FMAP) payments in support of changes to the New York Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) unless the State submits a State Plan Amendment (SPA) to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and receives approval of the proposed changes. The letter, sent on December 5th, was co-signed by Representatives Nick LaLota (NY-01), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Marc Molinaro (NY-19), Nick Langworthy (NY-23), and Claudia Tenney (NY-24).

Earlier this year, Governor Hochul overhauled the CDPAP program by requiring the State to contract with a single fiscal intermediary (FI), putting the hundreds of operating FIs in New York State out of business. There are serious concerns here because FIs are essential in the delivery of care to the hundreds of thousands of participants in the CDPAP program. Separately, PPL, the company awarded the sole FI contract by the Governor, has a history of financial mismanagement as well as no experience working in New York. There have also been questions raised about rigging in the bidding process.

Almost every stakeholder has vehemently opposed the Governor’s changes and has called for an immediate reversal of policy. Congressman Lawler also sent a letter in July urging the same action. Since Governor Hochul has not heeded concerns and looks to move forward with this ill-thought-out change, it is instrumental that both Congress and CMS step in. Federal funding should only proceed once CMS has provided the necessary oversight and validated the effectiveness of the changes.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-statement-early-closure-floyd-bennett-field-migrant-shelter,Malliotakis Statement on Early Closure of Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Shelter,2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicole Malliotakis,M000317,malliotakis.house.gov,malliotakis,https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(BROOKLYN, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis today released the following statement after receiving notification that New York City will be terminating the lease for the Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter on March 10, 2025, six months ahead of schedule. Migrants will be moved out of the facility by January 15, 2025.

""Today's announcement that the Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter will close next month, days before President Trump is sworn in, shows the impact his agenda is already having on our country's migrant crisis. While we kept the pressure up by rallying, protesting, passing legislation and filing bipartisan lawsuits to terminate the lease, the reelection of President Trump was the final nail in the coffin to secure this closure, restore order in our community and put American citizens first. As I've said from the beginning, turning our federal parks into encampments for unvetted migrants from all over the world is unfair to the surrounding community and taxpayers who have been forced to foot the bill for this madness to the tune of $12 billion. It is my hope that the City will continue to close the remaining shelters down and work with the Trump Administration to reverse the failed immigration and sanctuary policies that are putting our public safety at risk.""

In September 2023, Malliotakis hosted members of the House Committee on Natural Resources on a tour of migrant shelters across New York City, including the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan and Brooklyn's Floyd Bennett Field. Since then, the Committee held two hearings on Malliotakis' legislation which passed the House with bipartisan support on November 30, 2023.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-applauds-wrda-passage-secures-inclusion-wyoming-county,"Congresswoman Tenney Applauds WRDA Passage, Secures Inclusion of Wyoming County in Northern Border Regional Commission",2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Claudia Tenney,T000478,tenney.house.gov,tenney,https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This legislation authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program to carry out projects that enhance our nation's ports, harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other critical water infrastructure.

This legislation, which Tenney supported, passed the House by a vote of 399-18. Notably, it included a provision that Tenney advocated for to add Wyoming County to the Northern Border Regional Commission Area.

""The Water Resources Development Act provides critical funding to enhance our nation's infrastructure, create jobs, and boost the efficiency and effectiveness of critical projects,"" said Congresswoman Tenney. ‘‘I’m especially pleased to announce that language to add Wyoming County to the Northern Border Regional Commission was included in the final bill. This Commission plays a vital role in supporting Northern Border communities by creating jobs, empowering small businesses, and boosting local economies. I look forward to seeing the positive impact of this legislation and its programs.""

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-help-lead-italian-american-congressional-delegation,Garbarino to Help Lead Italian-American Congressional Delegation,2024-12-09,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Andrew R. Garbarino,G000597,garbarino.house.gov,garbarino,https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) announced today that he will assume the role of Co-Vice Chair of the Italian-American Congressional Delegation during the 119th Congress.

“I am honored to take on the role of Co-Vice Chair and to be in a position to advance Italian-American priorities in Congress,” said Rep. Garbarino. “I take immense pride in my heritage and am committed to preserving the legacy of those who came before us. I look forward to working closely with the incoming Co-Chairs and the rest of the Italian-American Delegation to make a meaningful difference for our community.”

Representatives Michael Rulli (R-OH-06) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) will serve as Co-Chairs of the Delegation, with Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) joining Rep. Garbarino as Co-Vice Chair.

The Italian-American Congressional Delegation is a bipartisan group of Members dedicated to advocating for the interests of Italian-Americans. The delegation collaborates with organizations to promote cultural preservation, recognize Italian-American heritage, and celebrate the community’s contributions to the United States. Through events, discussions, and policy initiatives, the delegation ensures that the voices of Italian Americans are represented in Congress.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases/ninth-lalota-bill-passes-house-heads-presidents-desk,"Ninth LaLota Bill Passes House, Heads to President’s Desk",2024-12-09,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nick LaLota,L000598,lalota.house.gov,lalota,https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released the following statement after his bipartisan and bicameral Disaster Contract Improvement Act passed the House. This bill is the Senate companion to LaLota’s bill.

“This week, the House took a vital step to protect taxpayers and ensure disaster recovery efforts are efficient, transparent, and focused on helping communities in need,” said LaLota. “My bipartisan Disaster Contract Improvement Act will strengthen oversight, prevent waste, and safeguard against fraud in the critical moments following natural disasters. By establishing an advisory group with key agencies and experts, mandating improved guidance for debris removal, and enhancing training and accountability, this bill ensures that resources are used effectively to aid those impacted. I’m proud to see this legislation heading to the President’s desk, where it will soon become law and make a lasting difference for communities recovering from disasters.”

To read the full text of the bill, click HERE.

Background:

The Disaster Contract Improvement Act aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of disaster recovery efforts, with a particular focus on debris removal. The bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish an advisory working group comprising representatives from FEMA, the Army Corps of Engineers, state and local governments, the USDA Natural Resources and Conservation Service, tribal governments, and industry experts. This group is tasked with fostering collaboration and streamlining efforts among stakeholders involved in post-disaster recovery, ensuring that resources are effectively utilized to assist impacted communities.

In addition to creating the advisory group, the bill mandates FEMA to conduct comprehensive outreach and provide clear guidance to state, tribal, and local governments. This includes developing and disseminating support materials to improve their understanding and implementation of debris removal contracts. By prioritizing education and communication, the bill ensures that all levels of government are equipped to respond swiftly and efficiently in the aftermath of disasters.

Furthermore, the act directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a thorough study on the use of advance contracts for debris removal. This study will evaluate the adoption rates of such contracts by state, tribal, and local governments and identify opportunities to enhance oversight, reduce delays, and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. The insights gained from this analysis will inform future policy improvements, reinforcing accountability and ensuring that taxpayer funds are used responsibly.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-langworthys-warn-act-modernize-emergency-alert-systems-following,House Passes Langworthy's WARN Act to Modernize Emergency Alert Systems Following Winter Storm Elliott Tragedy,2024-12-09,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicholas A. Langworthy,L000600,langworthy.house.gov,langworthy,https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Nick Langworthy’s bipartisan Weather Alert Response and Notification Act (WARN Act, H.R. 2892) to modernize emergency alert systems nationwide. This legislation followed communication failures during Winter Storm Elliott, which claimed over 40 lives in Western New York and the Southern Tier in December 2022.

“People were trapped in their cars for days, many were trapped in their homes without power, and rescue crews struggled to get to those in need,” Congressman Langworthy said on the House Floor. “Some of these deaths could’ve been prevented, but local warning systems failed to adequately communicate the risks to the public. We can’t let this happen again.”

Watch Congressman Nick Langworthy’s remarks on the House Floor.

“Whether it’s a blizzard, a hurricane, a tornado, or other severe weather event, we must ensure that our emergency alert systems are timely, accurate, and capable of reaching everyone,” Langworthy added. “By equipping our communities with clearer, more actionable alerts, we can save lives and prevent tragedies like those experienced during Winter Storm Elliott. Preparation is the key to protecting lives and minimizing damage during these crises.”

Specifically, the WARN Act directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study the effectiveness of local, state, and federal emergency alert systems, with a focus on adopting cutting-edge technologies such as mobile alerts and satellite communications. The legislation aims to improve the clarity and reliability of alerts, providing critical support for emergency managers on the front lines of disasters.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3512,Congressman Mike Lawler Calls for Removal of District Attorney Alvin Bragg,2024-12-09,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congressman Mike Lawler called for the removal of District Attorney Alvin Bragg for his political prosecutions of President Donald Trump, Marine hero Daniel Penny, and Jose Alba.

“The jury righted a tremendous wrong — he never should have been charged in the first place,” said Congressman Lawler. “Daniel Penny has served our country and sought to protect perfect strangers. This is a just verdict.”

“Alvin Bragg has failed in his responsibilities to enforce the law and keep New Yorkers safe. Sadly, he has engaged in political prosecutions on numerous cases, including President Trump, Daniel Penny and Jose Alba,” concluded Congressman Lawler.“He should be removed from office immediately.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-statement-unidentified-drones-flying-over-staten-island,Malliotakis Statement on Unidentified Drones Flying Over Staten Island,2024-12-06,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicole Malliotakis,M000317,malliotakis.house.gov,malliotakis,https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis today released the following statement regarding reports that unidentified drones are flying over Staten Island's airspace, including near 1441 South Ave., Howland Hook Marine Terminal, and other parts of the island.

""Following reports of unidentified flying objects that appear to be drones flying above Staten Island, I’ve requested that the Federal Aviation Administration impose temporary drone flight restrictions in the area, in addition to requesting immediate briefings from the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Authorities should swiftly investigate these reports and share with the public the purpose of these drones. I urge anyone who sees the drones to notify the FBI by calling 1-800-225-5324 and submit any video footage obtained at www.tips.fbi.gov.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-suozzi-harshbarger-introduce-bill-protect-patient-access-essential,"Garbarino, Suozzi, Harshbarger Introduce Bill To Protect Patient Access to Essential Medications and Support Small American Manufacturers",2024-12-05,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Andrew R. Garbarino,G000597,garbarino.house.gov,garbarino,https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), joined by original cosponsors Representatives Tom Suozzi (D-NY-03) and Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01), today introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that essential medications remain accessible and affordable for patients. The bill also provides critical relief for small American manufacturers, safeguarding their ability to produce high-quality medications domestically.

“This legislation puts patients first by ensuring the affordability and accessibility of widely used medications,” said Rep. Garbarino. “It also reinforces our support for small businesses and American manufacturing, ensuring that U.S. companies remain competitive and resilient in the global market and ensuring that small, family-owned companies like Long Island's Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals can continue their vital work.”

Specifically, this legislation would amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt from the Medicare Part D Manufacturer Discount Program any orally administered medications, like Levothyroxine Sodium, that:

Was approved under an NDA pursuant to the FDA’s 1997 Federal Register Notice; and

Has been granted a “narrow exception” by CMS under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP).

“This bipartisan legislation provides a common sense fix to help a Long Island business provide 19 million American patients with an essential drug they need,” said Rep. Suozzi. “Hyper technical language will hurt this company and these patients and they need a fair exception under Medicare. Let’s get it done.”

""As a lifelong pharmacist, I am dedicated to ensuring that Americans always have affordable access to the life-saving medications that they need,” said Rep. Harshbarger. “This bill addresses a critical oversight in the Inflation Reduction Act to help ensure that levothyroxine sodium—one of the most widely prescribed drugs in the United States and the only FDA-approved treatment for hypothyroidism—can continue to be produced domestically and remains accessible to the patients who depend on it. I’m proud to join my colleagues, Reps. Andrew Garbarino and Tom Suozzi, to introduce this important legislation.”

Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals (JSP), a small, family-owned American company of nearly 50 years based in Bohemia, NY, is one such manufacturer that has found itself unduly burdened by the Medicare Part D Manufacturer Discount Program.

""Jerome Stevens applauds the introduction of legislation that will ensure that the 12 million Americans affected by hypothyroidism continue to have access to domestically manufactured Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets at an affordable price,"" said Daniel Akeson, Director of Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals, Inc.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/langworthy-leads-letter-calling-governor-hochul-end-opposition-northern-access,Langworthy Leads Letter Calling on Governor Hochul to End Opposition to the Northern Access Pipeline and Key Natural Gas Infrastructure Projects,2024-12-05,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicholas A. Langworthy,L000600,langworthy.house.gov,langworthy,https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) led members of the New York and Pennsylvania Congressional delegations in sending a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, expressing concern over the cancellation of the Northern Access Pipeline, a proposed $500 million investment in natural gas infrastructure that would’ve created thousands of good-paying jobs. The letter calls on Governor Hochul to reconsider her administration’s interpretation of the Clean Water Act (CWA), which has blocked critical energy projects in the region and cost New York significant economic opportunities.

“The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) decision to stand in the way of this key natural gas pipeline infrastructure project — despite Federal approval — caused extensive delays and increased project costs, with the ongoing challenge of trying to develop in the current regulatory environment in New York,” the lawmakers wrote. “This action has once again robbed our state of a key opportunity for greater energy security and prevented increased access across the Northeast, the Midwest, and Canada to affordable, reliable natural gas.”

“The construction of the Northern Access Pipeline would have represented an investment of an estimated $500 million, with much of that investment directly into New York. Some of our state’s most rural counties in the Southern Tier could have benefited from increased local tax revenue and new jobs to complete this integral pipeline. Initial project estimates expected a peak construction workforce at 1,680 jobs, with much of the work expected to have been completed by companies in New York,” the letter continued.

The letter also highlighted that House Republicans have already taken action to address this issue by passing H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which includes provisions to prevent states like New York from using an overly broad interpretation of the Clean Water Act to obstruct federally approved projects.

The letter was cosigned by Representatives Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Glenn ""GT"" Thompson (PA-15), Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), Michael Lawler (NY-17), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Dan Meuser (PA-9), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Nick LaLota (NY-01), John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), and Mike Kelly (PA-16).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-statement-updates-nycps-iesp-guidelines,Malliotakis Statement on Updates to NYCPS IESP Guidelines,2024-12-05,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicole Malliotakis,M000317,malliotakis.house.gov,malliotakis,https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(NEW YORK, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis today released the following statement regarding New York City Public Schools' (NYCPS) new guidelines for parentally-placed students with disabilities to receive federally-mandated accommodations under the Individualized Education Services Program (IESP).

Under the new guidelines, families of students with disabilities who did not meet the filing deadline will need to sign a waiver in order to receive services, in addition to identifying their own provider that will serve their child at NYC DOE's standard rates.

""While we're somewhat pleased that NYCPS will begin to provide these federally-mandated services, it's disheartening that the city is extorting families into waiving their right to appeal, pursue Enhanced Rate Equitable Services, or any due process in order to have these essential services restored. The city failed to provide families with proper notification of the IESP parental intent deadline, and the responsibility to rectify this situation should fall solely on NYCPS. I've inquired with the U.S. Department of Education regarding this issue, however, their ability to intervene is limited due to state law being more expansive, so we continue to urge our state and local government to do the right thing for these children. These families have had to deal with accommodations being cruelly stripped from their children, and now they are also burdened with finding their own provider in just two weeks time when there is already a shortage of qualified special education providers. This solution is unfair to families who want their children to receive the support they deserve, and I urge the city and state to stop playing games with our children's education before the learning loss caused by this bureaucratic nightmare becomes irreparable.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/langworthy-legislation-end-wasteful-federal-spending-redundant-software-passes,Langworthy Legislation to End Wasteful Federal Spending on Redundant Software Passes House,2024-12-04,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicholas A. Langworthy,L000600,langworthy.house.gov,langworthy,https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Nick Langworthy’s bipartisan Source Code Harmonization and Reuse in Information Technology (SHARE IT) Act (H.R. 9566). This legislation will require federal agencies to share custom-developed source code, eliminating duplicative and costly government contracts to build software.

“Each year, the government spends approximately $6 billion on software development, a portion of which funds the creation of custom code for agency-specific programs,” said Congressman Langworthy on the House Floor. “Without a clear mandate for code-sharing, agencies are left operating in silos. This leads to costly duplication, as they pay contractors to recreate solutions that already exist elsewhere within the federal government.”

He continued, “The SHARE IT Act addresses this problem directly. It mandates that agencies publicly list and share their custom code—allowing solutions to be reused across the government, saving both time and money. Importantly, the bill includes provisions to safeguard sensitive or classified information, ensuring national security and privacy are not compromised.”

Watch Congressman Langworthy’s Floor Debate Here

Specifically, this legislation mandates that agencies share the software they develop or purchase while still protecting sensitive code related to national security, classified information, and individual privacy. Additionally, this bill holds agency Chief Information Officers accountable for overseeing this process and submitting annual compliance reports to Congress, all without the need for additional funding by utilizing existing platforms like code.gov and private sector options.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-staten-island-pharmacist-push-pbm-reform-us-capitol,"Malliotakis, Staten Island Pharmacist Push for PBM Reform at U.S. Capitol",2024-12-04,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicole Malliotakis,M000317,malliotakis.house.gov,malliotakis,https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis today joined Robert Annicharico, Owner of Staten Island's Delco Drugs & Specialty Pharmacy, and a bipartisan and bicameral group of colleagues in pushing Congress to pass legislation that would crack down on the predatory practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) that raise the cost of prescription drugs.

""When it comes to PBMs, there’s little to no transparency on their pricing practices, and they’re raking in a lot of money by dictating what their competitors are able to make,"" Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis said. ""Because of this, ‘Mom & Pop’ pharmacies across America, including in my district, are being crushed, and the costs are being passed down to consumers. We've passed bipartisan legislation out of the Ways and Means Committee to end these predatory practices, increase transparency and lower prescription drug costs, and the time is now for Congress to take it up so we can protect our local pharmacies and support patients who are struggling to afford their life-saving medications.""

""As a pharmacist in an independent practice, I observe directly how patients and PBMs interact,"" said Robert Annicharico, Owner of Delco Drugs & Speciality Pharmacy. ""What I see isn't pretty. PBMs are creating two primary barriers for my patients. The first is higher out of pocket costs for the medicines my patients need. The second is unfair and unfathomable reimbursement rates for the services and medicines my community pharmacy provides. These practices threaten not only the viability of my community pharmacy but also the health of my patients. And that’s why I’m asking for reform.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/12/stefanik-s-bill-to-preserve-heritage-sites-in-washington-and-saratoga-counties-passes-house,Stefanik’s Bill to Preserve Heritage Sites in Washington and Saratoga Counties Passes House,2024-12-04,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act, which would commission a study regarding the benefits of expanding the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area to include all of Washington and Saratoga Counties, passed on the House Floor with bipartisan support.

“I am proud to see my legislation that pursues the expansion of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area to include all of Washington and Saratoga Counties pass the House today with bipartisan support. Upstate New York and the North Country are the cradle of the American Revolution and home to numerous battlefields and historic sites. My bill will bolster efforts to preserve our rich heritage and ensure these crucial pieces of our history are preserved for future generations,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.

“For nearly 250 years, the Hudson River Valley has been the cradle of America’s enduring story of independence and resilience. Expanding the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area to include Saratoga and Washington Counties corrects a historical oversight and ensures the full story of the Battles of Saratoga—the turning point of the American Revolution—is told. This study empowers our communities to preserve this vital heritage while unlocking economic growth through heritage tourism. It’s an investment in history, community, and the principles that define our nation,” said Sean Kelleher, Historian for the Town of Saratoga.

Specifically, this legislation would work towards expanding opportunities for both counties to participate in federal grant programs, increase heritage tourism, and support cultural and economic development in the area.

Congresswoman Stefanik introduced this bipartisan legislation in January 2023. In June 2024, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on Congresswoman Stefanik’s bill where Sean Kelleher testified on its benefits. In November 2024, the legislation passed out of the Natural Resources Committee by unanimous consent.

As Co-Chair of the Congressional Battlefield Caucus, Congresswoman Stefanik was awarded the National Preservation Leadership Award from the American Battlefield Trust for her leadership on battlefield preservation.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases/lalota-votes-protect-american-workers-tackle-ccp-trade-abuses,"LaLota Votes to Protect American Workers, Tackle CCP Trade Abuses",2024-12-03,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nick LaLota,L000598,lalota.house.gov,lalota,https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released the following statement after holding the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) accountable and protecting American workers by voting to pass H.R. 9151, the bipartisan Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act.

“The passage of the bipartisan Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act is a victory for American workers and businesses. For too long, the CCP has exploited our trade laws, undermining hardworking Americans,” said LaLota. “This legislation ensures we have the tools to investigate and prosecute these violations, protecting jobs and industries right here at home. I’ve always fought to put American workers first, and I’m proud to stand with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to hold foreign cheats accountable.”

To read the full text of the bill, click HERE.

Background:

Companies controlled by the CCP frequently commit crimes violating U.S. trade laws, including trade fraud, duty evasion, and transshipment, which benefit the CCP’s non-market economy and undermine U.S. companies and workers. Countless Americans have lost their jobs due to this criminal activity. Despite the large volume of trade crime-related cases, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has under-resourced its prosecution of these crimes.

The Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act aims to strengthen the Department of Justice’s ability to combat trade-related crimes by establishing a dedicated task force within its Criminal Division to investigate and prosecute these offenses. The legislation enhances nationwide responses by providing training and technical assistance to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, expanding the scope of investigations and prosecutions, and enabling both criminal and civil enforcement actions to proceed concurrently. Additionally, it mandates the Attorney General to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the DOJ’s efforts, including statistics on trade-related crimes and the allocation of funds.

Since coming into office, LaLota has consistently stood up for American workers. In January, LaLota voted to overturn the Biden Administration’s rule to waive Buy American requirements for Electric Vehicle charging stations purchased using American taxpayer dollars.

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https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/langworthy-leads-letter-demanding-accountability-nyc-department-education,Langworthy Leads Letter Demanding Accountability for NYC Department of Education Targeting Teachers Who Declined COVID-19 Vaccinations Using Problem Codes Meant to Flag Child Abuse,2024-12-03,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicholas A. Langworthy,L000600,langworthy.house.gov,langworthy,https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) led members of New York’s Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to New York City Department of Education (NYC-DOE) Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, demanding answers and accountability for the reported use of “Problem Codes” to flag educators who lawfully declined COVID-19 vaccinations. These codes, originally intended to flag employees for severe misconduct, such as child abuse, are being applied to unvaccinated teachers, resulting in career-damaging consequences.

""The continued use of Problem Codes to unjustly flag educators is a blatant overreach with serious career-damaging consequences,"" the lawmakers wrote. ""Shockingly, the same Problem Code used to flag unvaccinated teachers is also utilized for individuals accused of molesting, raping, or harming a child.""

""It is unacceptable that the Department has remained silent on this issue, allowing harmful practices to persist,"" the lawmakers continued. ""Dedicated educators who lawfully exercised their rights must not be subjected to this kind of mistreatment.""

The letter highlights significant concerns over City Hall’s earlier denials of these Problem Codes’ impact. Internal NYC-DOE emails have since revealed that Problem Codes were applied to educators placed on vaccine-mandate leave and linked to their fingerprints, which were subsequently shared with external agencies like the FBI and New York Criminal Justice Services.

The lawmakers called on Chancellor Aviles-Ramos to address the purpose and usage of Problem Codes within the NYC-DOE, discrepancies between City Hall’s statements and evidence of external consequences tied to Problem Codes, as well as the process for removing Problem Codes and plans to prevent future misuse.

This follows a recent report by the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, which concluded that COVID-19 vaccine mandates were ineffective, undermined individual freedoms, and had lasting negative impacts on employment, military readiness, and public trust in health authorities.

Congressman Langworthy’s letter was cosigned by Representatives Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Mike Lawler (NY-17), and Marc Molinaro (NY-19). The letter is also supported by outside groups, including Children’s Health Defense and New York Teachers for Choice.

Read the full letter HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/12/icymi-press-republican-in-my-opinion-stefanik-right-choice-for-un,ICYMI: Press Republican: In my Opinion: Stefanik right choice for UN,2024-12-02,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Press Republican: In my Opinion: Stefanik right choice for UN

By John J. Metzler

Showdowns loom in the new year as New York Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has been nominated to serve as United Nations Ambassador by the President-elect Donald Trump.

Should she be approved by the Senate, Rep. Stefanik who has served in the U.S. Congress for a decade representing upstate New York’s 21st Congressional District, will venture to Turtle Bay on New York’s East River to represent the United States at a place where conflict, acrimony and dysfunction abound.

Stefanik will enter the UN at a time, not unlike some of her predecessors such as Daniel Patrick Moynihan or Jeanne Kirkpatrick, or even Nikki Haley when the American agenda and values are under steady attack by authoritarian regimes.

It’s the duty of the Ambassador to push back and regain the political high ground. But that’s easier said than done in the 193 member multinational body where the perennial Palestinian debate has been supplemented by many other simultaneous combustible global issues from the Korean Peninsula to Ukraine.

A major ground war rages in Europe, the Middle East is in conflict, regional wars and humanitarian crises in Sudan, Syria, and the Sahel, not to mention the greatly expanded role of communist China’s influence and threats to the international order, and you begin to see the setting.

Navigating the daunting complexities of the current international situation and seeking out diplomatic victories remains an ongoing challenge.

Then there are the issues of mass human rights violations of Afghan women by the Islamic fundamentalist Taliban in the aftermath of the Biden/Harris Administration’s shameful pullout, the churning chaos in Haiti, and the mass illegal migrations into the United States (and many European countries too). Add the perennial undertow of poverty and privation in so many places globally and you begin to see the picture.

Elise Stefanik (40) who entered Congress decade ago as the youngest elected woman, has her work cut out for her. She serves as a senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Intelligence Committee and Chairwoman of the House Republican conference.

Her 21st Congressional District encompasses a huge swath of land encompassing the Adirondack Mountains, Lake Placid and Upstate New York bordering Canada.

A staunch Trump loyalist, Stefanik will press for President Trump’s “Peace through Strength” mandate at a time when it’s sorely needed but will be seriously challenged. As she stated, “The work ahead is immense as we see antisemitism skyrocketing coupled with four years of catastrophically weak U.S. leadership that significantly weakened our national security and diminished our standing in the eyes of both allies and adversaries.”

Viewing the UN she stated, there should be a “complete reassessment of U.S. funding of the United Nations” after the Palestinian Authority attempted to expel Israel from the UN over human rights abuses in Gaza.

Stefanik remains a strong and dedicated supporter of Israel and a fierce critic of Hamas, Hezbollah and their Iranian paymasters.

Her debating skills were honed as a Harvard University graduate. Though a Catholic, she is a strong and dedicated defender of Israel and moreover a vocal critic of the vile anti-Semitism which has plagued the U.S. over the past few years, especially since the horrific Hamas attacks on Israel of October 7, 2023.

Stefanik gained national acclaim last December for her tough questioning of some university presidents during widely televised Congressional hearings on anti-Semitism.

Following the hearings, University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill and Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned from their posts amid widespread disgust for waffling in their answers to Stefanik’s searing questions. Her actions against anti-Semitism stand as a singular achievement supporting religious freedoms and genuine academic discourse.

On Human Rights issues, she’s poised herself as a powerful critic of both China and Russia. But contrary to the days of Moynihan, or Kirkpatrick, now a generation ago, there’s a far more dangerous political dynamic at the UN, one that Nikki Haley had to navigate daily.

The powerful fifteen member Security Council where the United States is among the five permanent members Communist China, France, Russia and the United Kingdom remains politically deadlocked for a decade.

She has slammed Putin’s invasion and aggression in Ukraine but does not believe in giving the Kyiv government a blank American check.

With the UN’s 80th anniversary looming in 2025, it may be more difficult to challenge budgets never mind the bloated bureaucracy of an organization the U.S. helped create in the aftermath of WWII.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/11/statement-on-accepting-president-donald-j-trump-s-nomination-to-serve-in-his-cabinet-as-ambassador-to-the-united-nations,Statement on Accepting President Donald J. Trump's Nomination to Serve in his Cabinet as Ambassador to the United Nations,2024-11-11,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. - House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement:

“I am truly honored to earn President Trump's nomination to serve in his Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. During my conversation with President Trump, I shared how deeply humbled I am to accept his nomination and that I look forward to earning the support of my colleagues in the United States Senate.

President Trump’s historic landslide election has given hope to the American people and is a reminder that brighter days are ahead - both at home and abroad. America continues to be the beacon of the world, but we expect and must demand that our friends and allies be strong partners in the peace we seek.

The work ahead is immense as we see antisemitism skyrocketing coupled with four years of catastrophically weak U.S. leadership that significantly weakened our national security and diminished our standing in the eyes of both allies and adversaries. I stand ready to advance President Donald J. Trump’s restoration of America First peace through strength leadership on the world stage on Day One at the United Nations.

I will forever be grateful to my beloved constituents in New York's 21st Congressional District for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to work my very hardest to serve and give them a voice at the highest levels of Congress. Ten years ago, Upstate and North Country voters took a chance on a young, first-time, unknown candidate who very few believed could win. I was proud to be the youngest woman elected to Congress at the time and to earn their overwhelming vote of confidence in six general elections.

Thank you to my colleagues in the House for entrusting me to serve as House Republican Conference Chair as a part of your leadership team. I am proud of my strong record as a senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the House Intelligence Committee, and the Education and Workforce Committee, as well as the legislative and constituent services results my office successfully delivered to our district.

Thank you to the hardworking families, small businesses, farms, law enforcement officers, military families, veterans, seniors, and local elected officials whom I have worked so closely with on behalf of our communities. And most especially, thank you to my extraordinarily dedicated staff in the District and Washington offices for serving our constituents tirelessly for the past decade.

My family and I are excited for this next chapter in New York and Washington to work hard to serve our country on President Donald Trump's team.

No matter where this journey takes us, Upstate New York - the cradle of the American Revolution - will always be my heart and home.""

President Trump's statement:

""I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as United States Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is a strong and very smart America First fighter. She graduated from Harvard University, with honors, was the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, and is the highest ranking woman in Congress, as the House Republican Conference Chair. She was the first Member of Congress to endorse me, and has always been a staunch advocate. Elise is a senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the House Intelligence Committee, and led the charge against antisemitism on college campuses. She will be an incredible Ambassador to the United Nations, delivering Peace through Strength and America First National Security policies!""

Read President Trump's statement on Truth Social here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/11/icymi-stefanik-oped-in-watertown-daily-times-honoring-our-heroes-on-veterans-day,ICYMI: Stefanik OpEd in Watertown Daily Times: Honoring Our Heroes on Veterans Day,2024-11-09,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. - In case you missed it, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik published an op-ed in Watertown Daily Times.

Find the full opinion below.

Watertown Daily Times: Honoring Our Heroes on Veterans Day

By Representative Elise Stefanik

On Veterans Day, our nation comes together to honor the brave men and women who have made immense sacrifices in service to our nation. As the proud home of Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division, New York’s 21st Congressional District sees the strength and resilience of our military heroes firsthand and we feel the profound impact of their dedication and sacrifice across Upstate New York and the North Country. They are our neighbors, our friends, our family members, each of them bound by a shared commitment to defend this nation, no matter the danger, no matter the cost.

Veterans Day is not just a moment to honor the service of our men and women in uniform, but a reminder of the burdens they continue to carry long after the battlefields have quieted. Many of our veterans have returned home with invisible wounds, scars that may never fully heal. Despite these challenges, their spirit of service never wavers. They continue to inspire us with their courage, their dedication, and their steadfast commitment to country and community.

As your Congresswoman, I am honored to represent tens of thousands of constituents who have honorably served our country. I am a strong advocate for ensuring our veterans are treated with the dignity and respect they have earned. More so, we must continue to fight for the resources they need to thrive, including healthcare, education, and support for their families.

This year, House Republicans have taken significant steps to ensure our veterans receive the respect, rights, and services they deserve. Legislation signed into law this session protects veterans' Second Amendment rights by requiring due process before the VA can restrict these rights, ending a longstanding bureaucratic overreach. We also passed legislation to strengthen partnerships within the VA to combat homelessness among veterans, helping those in need get back on their feet.

Our veterans deserve the opportunity to succeed in the country they so valiantly defended, which is why I introduced the Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion (VSAFE) Act of 2024 to better protect veterans from the rising threat of scams and fraud targeting their hard-earned benefits. Veterans should never have to worry about being taken advantage of, especially after giving so much to our country.

I also led the Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act, named in honor of a North Country WWII veteran, which improves the process of issuing pension benefits payments administered by the VA that are impacted by the death of the beneficiary. We must ensure that the families of veterans are cared for and that their benefits are not delayed or jeopardized.

When I think of our veterans, I think of the countless nights they spent away from their families, the years spent serving in foreign lands, and the constant risks they took on our behalf. I think of the spouses and children who held down the fort at home, waiting anxiously for their loved ones to return. The weight of their sacrifice is something we can never fully repay, but we can honor it by standing by them when they return, ensuring that they are cared for, respected, and given every opportunity to succeed.

Today and every day, we owe our veterans a debt that goes far beyond words. We owe them our gratitude, our support, and our unwavering commitment to ensuring their needs are met. As we enjoy the freedoms they fought to protect, let us never forget the heavy price they paid. Let us never forget the service members who stood on the front lines, who answered the call of duty, and who put their country before themselves.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z
https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-langworthy-and-roswell-park-comprehensive-cancer-center-highlight,Congressman Langworthy and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Highlight Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Lung Cancer Screening and Prevention; Tour Mobile Lung Cancer Screening Unit,2024-11-08,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,NY,Nicholas A. Langworthy,L000600,langworthy.house.gov,langworthy,https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"BLASDELL, NY — Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) and leadership of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center — President & CEO Dr. Candace S. Johnson and Dr. Mary Reid, Director of Cancer Screening and Survivorship — teamed up to highlight federal legislation to expand lung cancer research and prevention. In front of the EDDY (Early Detection Driven to You), Roswell Park’s state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, they also urged the community to take advantage of available screening services and underscored the life-saving importance of early detection.

Congressman Langworthy discussed two key bipartisan bills he is co-sponsoring to cut through red tape and improve lung cancer prevention efforts. First, the Lung Cancer Screening and Prevention Act of 2023 (H.R. 6693) would allow the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to cover FDA-approved lung cancer screening tests without additional review, ensuring faster access to life-saving screenings for seniors.

Second, the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2024 (H.R. 4534) directs the Department of Health and Human Services to assess lung cancer in women, identify research gaps, and recommend a national prevention and screening strategy as diagnoses among non-smoking women continue to rise.

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in America, and it doesn’t discriminate—affecting men, women, smokers, and non-smokers alike. Sadly, only 6% of eligible New Yorkers have had a lung cancer screening.

“Roswell Park is leading the charge in cancer prevention and research, bringing hope to patients and families across Western New York and the Southern Tier through their commitment to early detection and innovative programs like EDDY that are making a real difference in our fight against lung cancer,” said Congressman Langworthy. “I'm proud to be their partner at the federal level, advocating for bipartisan legislation that will support their mission by expanding access to life-saving screenings and providing resources for research to advance prevention and treatment.”

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center President & CEO Dr. Candace S. Johnson emphasized their advocacy efforts to work with federal lawmakers to increase access to critical screenings and drive research efforts, as well as their commitment to reaching underserved communities through mobile screening units like EDDY.

“We thank Congressman Langworthy for championing impactful legislation that will help patients nationwide. Together, we’re expanding access to care and reaching more high-risk individuals throughout our region, with the potential to save hundreds of lives each year,”said Roswell Park President & CEO Candace S. Johnson, PhD.

Watch the full press conference.

The importance of these efforts was underscored by testimony from Douglas Vincent of Gowanda, who utilized EDDY.

“Roswell sent me a postcard in the mail saying, ‘We’re having a lung screening in your area,’ five minutes from my home,” said Vincent. “They talked to me about quitting smoking…it’s been a little over a year and three months since I quit. If it weren’t for their team and the lung screening that came out to me, this never would’ve happened.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z
https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-reinstatement-plea-deals-911-terrorists,Malliotakis on Reinstatement of Plea Deals for 9/11 Terrorists,2024-11-07,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,NY,Nicole Malliotakis,M000317,malliotakis.house.gov,malliotakis,https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(NEW YORK, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today released the below statement following reports that a military judge overruled Defense Secretary Austin to restore plea deals with 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his associates that take the death penalty off the table:

""The decision made by Judge Matthew McCall to reinstate the pre-trial agreements with the monsters who orchestrated the worst terrorist attack on American soil is a travesty. These agreements were previously nullified by Secretary Austin who is granted the authority to do so as the leader of his department, under the Military Commission Act of 2009, and the military’s Manual for Military Commissions. Failing to hold these terrorists accountable for their crimes against humanity is forcing the families of those who lost their lives on that fateful day or in the war on terror, and the first responders still suffering and dying from 9/11-related illnesses, to relive the physical and emotional trauma they endured 23 years ago. President Biden must immediately step in, schedule a trial and swiftly put these monsters to death. If not, it’s my hope the incoming Trump Administration, which previously set a trial date, will deliver the long overdue justice that these families deserve.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/11/icymi-stefanik-barr-oped-in-newsweek-kamala-harris-is-weaponizing-banks-against-american-gun-owners-we-won-t-stand-for-it,ICYMI: Stefanik & Barr OpEd in Newsweek: Kamala Harris Is Weaponizing Banks Against American Gun Owners. We Won't Stand for It,2024-11-04,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y.- In case you missed it, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) published anop-ed in Newsweek highlighting Kamala Harris’ weaponization of American banks against lawful gun owners and the need to pass their legislation the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act.

Find the full opinion below.

Newsweek: Kamala Harris Is Weaponizing Banks Against American Gun Owners. We Won't Stand for It

By Rep. Elise Stefanik & Rep. Andy Barr

Under the Biden-Harris Administration, there has been an unconstitutional and relentless attack on the Second Amendment rights and privacies of American citizens. In September 2023, gun-grabbing organizations and far Left politicians including New York Attorney General Letitia James cheered on the creation of a new Merchant Category Code (MCC) for firearms retailers within the payment processing system.

MCCs, seemingly introduced for regulatory or monitoring purposes, carry significant implications for the privacy of consumers and equitable treatment of lawful transactions.

The creation of MCCs specifically for firearms retailers is weaponizing the financial system against lawful gun owners by seeking to label and track transactions on firearms and ammunition. To counteract this infringement on our rights, we introduced the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act.

Our bill aims to ensure that firearms retailers are not unjustly targeted by payment card networks or other financial entities, and purchases by law-abiding citizens are protected from monitoring and denial by the government. Specifically, our bill ensures that firearms retailers are not considered differently than general or sporting goods merchants.

This protection preserves the privacy of Americans making lawful purchases, prevents the creation of a backdoor registry of gun owners, and guarantees that legal commerce is not unfairly surveilled or impeded based on the nature of the goods sold.

The need for this legislation has increased as numerous unelected bureaucrats and global standard-setting bodies attempt to influence U.S. institutions to infringe on the constitutional rights of the American people. These Left-leaning groups, which often operate without any transparency or accountability to the American people, propose frameworks that don't align with the interests or values of our country.

The U.S. payment system facilitates frictionless transactions allowing Americans to quickly access goods and services and in turn strengthen our economy. We should not politicize our payment system or allow liberal groups to use global standard setting bodies to push their social agenda at the expense of the privacy and rights of our citizens.

While credit card companies paused the implementation of the code and several states and passed laws to block it, liberal states like California have mandated its implementation, making federal action necessary to set a nationwide standard.

Feedback from our constituents has been clear, consistent, and vocal: They have legitimate concerns about being unfairly targeted or monitored for participating in lawful and constitutional activities. Our critical legislation ensures that firearms and ammunition retailers are not singled out for special scrutiny by the financial system.

By preventing the establishment of distinct MCCs for these retailers, we are making it clear that the act of purchasing a rifle for hunting, a handgun for personal protection, or ammunition for sport shooting deserves the same level of privacy as any other legal transaction. Our commitment to this principle is unwavering and founded on the belief that the privacy of American consumers should never be compromised.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/11/stefanik-stands-with-israel-and-renews-call-to-defund-unrwa,Stefanik Stands with Israel and Renews Call to Defund UNRWA,2024-11-04,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement:

“The United States must stand with Israel's decision to ban Hamas-infiltrated UNRWA from operating in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. UNRWA staff participated in the heinous terrorist attacks on October 7th, its headquarters housed an underground Hamas data center, and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar carried the passport of an UNRWA teacher when he was killed. The Biden-Harris Administration has sent over $1 billion to UNRWA since 2021, filling the coffers of this terrorist front. This must end.

Just as President Trump did, and I have consistently advocated for, we must permanently cut off funding to UNRWA which instills antisemitic hate in Palestinians, houses weapons for terrorists, and steals the aid they are supposed to be distributing.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3423,Representative Lawler Issues Statement on House Education and Workforce Committee's Damning Report on Campus Antisemitism,2024-11-01,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement in response to a damning new report by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce detailing the extant of campus antisemitism on college campuses and how administrators have enabled the abusers.

""Yesterday's report from the House Committee on Education and the Workforce shows that campus antisemitism is even worse than many thought,"" said Congressman Lawler. ""College administrators have an obligation to ensure the safety of the students at their universities. Unfortunately, through a long list of actions and inactions, these campus leaders have shown more sympathy to the antisemitic Hamas sympathizers than to the Jewish students being terrorized by them. This is exactly why I introduced the Antisemitism Awareness Act and why this common sense bipartisan bill is so necessary.""

""The Antisemitism Awareness Act will provide the tools we need to do what colleges have failed to do– ensure the safety of every student,"" Congressman Lawler concluded. ""It's outrageous this bill has stalled in the Senate for five months after passing the House of Representatives in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote. Shame on the college administrators who fail to stand up to evil, and shame on Senator Schumer for stonewalling the Antisemitism Awareness Act.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/11/statement-on-kamala-harris-catastrophic-jobs-report,Statement on Kamala Harris Catastrophic Jobs Report,2024-11-01,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. - House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement:

“The U.S. economy has stalled under Kamala Harris. The anti-growth, anti-jobs Kamalanomics agenda has crippled a once booming economy left by President Trump. In one month alone, Kamala Harris’ catastrophic economic agenda failed to create new jobs, missing expectations by tens of thousands and costing hardworking Americans nearly 50,000 manufacturing jobs, devastating American families already hurting from Kamalaflation. Simply put, Americans cannot afford four more years of Kamala Harris.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/11/stefanik-demands-ftc-take-action-against-chinese-flag-manufacturers-falsely-labeling-american-flags-made-in-the-usa,Stefanik Demands FTC Take Action Against Chinese Flag Manufacturers Falsely Labeling American Flags “Made in the USA”,2024-11-01,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik led a letter with Representatives Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Nick Langworthy (R-NY) expressing concern to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan about an influx of companies based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) falsely labeling their American flags as “Made in the USA” across online retail platforms and urging the FTC to issue complaints and take actions against violators.

“Our domestic U.S. Flag Industry is being decimated and American consumers are being deceived. A majority of the American flags sold in the online marketplaces are fraudulently advertised as Made in America, when in fact, they are Made in China. In Upstate New York, we have seen a 100% increase of China-made American Flags in circulation. The FTC needs to immediately start enforcing current U.S. laws to stop the flood of imported “counterfeit” U.S. Flags. Congresswoman Stefanik, and her dedicated staff, are fierce advocates for our American Flag and our domestic industry of U.S. flagmakers. We are thankful for Stefanik’s exemplary leadership to “Sound the Alarm” to Save Our American-Made USA flag industry, its workers, and the symbol of our nation,” said Julye Spinelli of Saratoga Flag Company.

“I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the members of Congress urging the Federal Trade Commission to enforce Textile Labeling Laws and the INFORM Consumers Act. These crucial measures, particularly regarding online third-party marketplaces, are vital for securing the future of domestic U.S. flag manufacturing and safeguarding American jobs. By promoting transparency and accountability, such enforcement significantly contributes to the preservation of domestic U.S. flag manufacturers for generations to come. As a next generation leader in the industry and proud employee of Valley Forge Flag, I am committed to protecting our revered industry and paving the way for other young leaders who share my passion for 100% Made in the USA flags, with the integrity and honor our national symbol deserves,” said Lauren VandenBosch, National Account Manager of Valley Forge Flag Company.

“We sincerely thank Congresswoman Stefanik for her leadership on this critical letter, calling on the FTC to take swift and immediate action to crack down on Chinese-made flags that are falsely labeled and advertised as Made in USA and being sold on online marketplaces. The U.S. flag industry and textile industry as whole is facing economic distress—having lost 21 plants in the last 18 months—due to a flood of cheap, falsely labeled and subsidized imports, a lack of trade enforcement, and the gaping de minimis loophole that is allowing these bogus products to enter the U.S. from China duty free and uninspected. That is why it is imperative that the FTC act immediately to put a stop to illegal labeling and advertising practices by Chinese companies that are duping American consumers who take pride in displaying authentic American-made flags, and undermining a strategic and critical American industry, producing flags, thousands of items for the U.S. military and PPE,” said Kim Glas President and CEO of National Council of Textile Organizations.

In the letter, the lawmakers state, “This fraudulent behavior deceives American consumers seeking to show their patriotism, threatens our domestic flag industry, and undermines the integrity of “Made in the USA” advertising and labeling. We urge the FTC to promptly hold these PRC companies and online retailers accountable for violating trade laws and undermining our domestic American flag manufacturers.”

The lawmakers continued,“The FTC has the responsibility to prevent deception in the marketplace specifically relating Made in USA advertising. Additionally, pursuant to the FTC Act, the FTC has the authority to bring complaints and law enforcement actions against misleading claims surrounding the origin of a product. However, a simple internet search exposes the widespread use of deceptive advertising practices by Chinese companies that intentionally mislead consumers into believing PRC-made American flags are made in the United States. We urge the FTC to implement enforcement measures without delay, open Made in USA complaints against these fraudulent companies, and increase collaborative efforts with major online platforms to verify seller claims and uphold truthful advertising standards.”

Stefanik also introduced H.R. 4137 the bipartisan Make American Flags in America Act to require the U.S. government to purchase and display American flags that were 100% made in the United States from American materials.

Read the full letter HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/11/stefanik-leads-letter-to-amtrak-regarding-reduction-in-service-and-delays,Stefanik Leads Letter to Amtrak Regarding Reduction in Service and Delays,2024-11-01,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik led a letter with New York Republican Representatives Nicole Malliotakis, Nick Langworthy, Andrew Garbarino, Anthony D’Esposito, Nick LaLota, and Marc Molinaro to Amtrak President Roger Harris expressing deep concern over Amtrak’s planned reduction of service and lengthy delays beginning on November 11, 2024, due to the East River Tunnel rehabilitation project. The lawmakers urged Amtrak to commit to a 60-day delay in implementation of these changes in service during the busy holiday season and work towards a solution that avoids disrupting the lives of thousands of New Yorkers and tourists to our region.

The lawmakers wrote, “Our communities, families, and students rely on Amtrak service as a vital source of transportation. Reliable Amtrak service is also a crucial economic driver as our small businesses rely on the service to connect tourists and our Canadian neighbors to our region. With the reduction of service and lengthy delays projected to last 36 months, the proposed changes to Amtrak’s service in our state is unacceptable.”

The lawmakers continued, “We implore you to commit immediately to a 60-day delay of this decision to avoid the mass disruption of this essential service during the busy holiday season. The impact the East River Tunnel project has on passengers and millions of New Yorkers should be minimized as much as possible, and the proper time should be taken to thoroughly evaluate and vet all options in a transparent manner to mitigate the detrimental effects on passengers, including changing schedules to reduce the wait times at the Albany-Rensselaer station or considering lengthening the remaining trains to help mitigate the cuts to service.”

“The continued lack of communication and interaction with impacted communities and stakeholders by Amtrak remains astounding. After four years of disruptions on the Adirondack line, they are now about to impose unacceptable disruptions in the Albany-N.Y.C. service which is one of the nation's busiest Amtrak corridors,"" said North Country Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas. ""We thank Congresswoman Stefanik and her House colleagues for their latest advocacy and hope Amtrak will hit the pause button and devise a better plan. We note that several State Assembly members are very engaged as well including Billy Jones, John McDonald and Pat Fahy. Come on, Amtrak. Let's find a better way forward!""

“On behalf of Hudson Valley and Upstate Amtrak riders the Empire State Passengers Association would like to thank Congresswoman Stefanik and other members of our House delegation for pushing back against these service reductions. Amtrak must add cars to the remaining trains and relocate the planned layover locations to mitigate the impact of these cuts,” said Empire State Passengers Association Executive Director Steve Strauss.

Read the full letter HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z
https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-langworthy-leads-twin-package-bipartisan-bills-improve-health-care,Congressman Langworthy Leads Twin Package of Bipartisan Bills to Improve Health Care Standards and Access for America’s Seniors,2024-10-31,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Nicholas A. Langworthy,L000600,langworthy.house.gov,langworthy,https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) introduced two bipartisan bills focused on improving health outcomes and transparency in long-term care settings. H.R. 10072, the Long-Term Care Transparency Act, and H.R. 10071, the Evidence-Informed Health Promotion Act, aim to address critical gaps in senior care and public health programs across the United States.

The Long-Term Care Transparency Act, co-led by Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), will ensure that Congress has access to crucial information about the quality and safety of care in long-term care facilities like nursing homes. Right now, state ombudsman programs gather a lot of data on issues in these facilities, from health and safety concerns to residents' rights — however, it isn't readily available at the national level. By requiring the Administration on Aging to compile and report this data to Congress, the bill helps improve oversight and highlight problem areas, ultimately leading to higher standards and better care for seniors. Cosponsors of this legislation include Reps. Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Mike Lawler (NY-17), and Don Davis (NC-01).

“We need to bring transparency and congressional oversight to long-term care facilities to ensure that seniors receive the quality care they deserve,” said Congressman Langworthy. “This legislation is a commonsense solution to ensure data is shared with lawmakers, allowing Congress to fully address problem areas and shape policies that prioritize seniors’ health, safety, and dignity.”

The Long-Term Care Transparency Act is supported by organizations, including the National Council on Aging, the Elder Justice Coalition, and the National Association of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs.

Bob Blancato, National Coordinator for the Elder Justice Coalition, said, “The bi-partisan 3000-member Elder Justice Coalition fully supports the Long Term Care Transparency Act of 2024. We commend Rep Langworthy for his leadership in sponsoring the bill. It is both appropriate and overdue for the state’s long-term care ombudsman program to be better supported. Calling for better data collection will certainly help the cause.”

Read the full text of the bill here.

The second piece of legislation, the Evidence-Informed Health Promotion Act, co-led by Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-09), seeks to make health promotion and disease prevention programs more accessible, especially for seniors in rural areas, through new federal funding opportunities for Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs).

AAAs are public or private nonprofit agencies designated by a state to address the needs and concerns of all older persons at the regional and local levels. Currently, the strict “evidence-based” requirements tied to federal funding under the Older Americans Actmake it challenging for these agencies to implement or adapt health programs that fit local needs. This bill would expand options for these agencies by allowing funds to support “evidence-informed” programs, which are still based on established research but are more adaptable and cost-effective.

By opening up funding to evidence-informed programs, this bill would enable rural AAAs to provide a broader range of health and wellness services, including chronic disease management programs, fall prevention initiatives to reduce injury risks, and social connection programs that address the health impacts of isolation. With this flexibility, AAAs would be better equipped to deliver programs that help seniors stay healthy, active, and connected within their communities.

“Every senior deserves access to programs that help them stay healthy and connected, no matter where they live,” said Congressman Langworthy. “This bill gives our rural and underserved communities the resources to deliver effective, high-quality health services that meet their unique needs. Expanding funding options for evidence-informed programs is a practical step that will make a real difference in helping more older Americans receive support from their communities.”

This legislation is supported by outside groups, including the National Council on Aging and USAging.

Sandy Markwood, CEO of USAging, said, “USAging is pleased to endorse the Evidence-Informed Health Promotion Act, which would update the Older Americans Act Title III D’s health promotion and disease prevention programs to better meet the needs of older adults nationwide. The bill provides Area Agencies on Aging the flexibility they need to reach more older adults with emerging interventions as well as proven evidence-based programs focused on fall prevention, chronic disease self-management, mental health and other issues that promote healthy aging. We thank Congressman Langworthy for his leadership in introducing this bill and hope it will be included in the forthcoming reauthorization of the Older Americans Act.”

Read the full text of the bill here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/statement-on-house-education-and-workforce-committee-report-revealing-absolute-failure-of-universities-to-hold-antisemitic-students-and-faculty-accountable,Statement on House Education and Workforce Committee Report Revealing Absolute Failure of Universities to Hold Antisemitic Students and Faculty Accountable,2024-10-31,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on the Education and the Workforce Committee’s historic report regarding antisemitism on college campuses.

""After the historic Congressional hearing with failed university presidents last December heard and viewed around the world, I have led the fight to combat and condemn antisemitism on college campuses. I am grateful for Chairwoman Foxx's leadership in the sweeping investigation that has revealed details of the absolute failures of universities to hold antisemitic students and faculty accountable.

This report clearly shows the moral bankruptcy of university leaders to take decisive action and even confirms personal attacks against me for pursuing their accountability. Our once ""elite"" higher education institutions conceded to hostile, antisemitic agitators and failed to condemn and properly discipline students and faculty that were guilty of antisemitic conduct violations. These universities are in for a reckoning for decades to come that will shatter their ivory towers,"" said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.

“For over a year, Republican Committee members have been united behind one goal: ensure Jewish students have the same safe and uninterrupted learning environment of any other student, and I am grateful to Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for the role she has played in our investigation. The explosion of antisemitism on college campuses has exposed the moral rot at many of our so-called elite institutions, and the Committee has rightly demanded accountability from those who allowed it to grow. Now, it is time for the executive branch to step up, enforce the laws, and protect Jewish students from the abhorrent harassment and discrimination they’ve experienced for simply trying to receive an education,” said Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC).

The Committee’s investigation included: Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University, Columbia University, Barnard College, Rutgers University, Northwestern University, George Washington University, University of California, Berkeley, and University of California, Los Angeles.

Key Findings of the Report:

Universities showed negligence in responding to student encampments

University leaders chose not to support Jewish students in the face of antisemitic hate

Universities failed to impose discipline for antisemitic conduct

University leaders expressed hostility to Congressional oversight

Stefanik has repeatedly advocated for the protection of Jewish students on campus and the need to hold higher education accountable for enabling antisemitism.

In October 2023, Stefanik led a letter from Harvard alumni demanding that President Claudine Gay condemn the over 30 student organizations that blamed Israel for Hamas's barbaric terrorist attack. That same day Gay doubled down, and you became the first elected official to call for her resignation.

In November 2023, The House passed with overwhelming bipartisan support a resolution condemning the glorification of violence and antisemitic rhetoric on America’s college campuses and called for college campus administrators to ensure the safety of Jewish faculty, students, and staff.

In November 2023, Stefanik highlighted the abhorrent rise in antisemitism at Harvard and other American colleges and universities during a committee hearing.

In December 2023, Stefanik hosted a press conference with Jewish students ahead of the Education and the Workforce hearing on antisemitism with University presidents.

In December 2023, Stefanik questioned the presidents of Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Pennsylvania regarding their failure to condemn antisemitism and anti-Israel rhetoric on campus, as well as their refusal to say whether “calling for the genocide of Jews” is bullying and harassment according to their codes of conduct. Following the university presidents’ testimonies, Stefanik demanded the immediate resignation of all three presidents. This was the most watched congressional hearing in history with over 1 billion views.

In December 2023, the House announced an investigation into the University of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Harvard University after their presidents were unable to condemn antisemitism on their campuses.

In December 2023, Stefanik led a bipartisan letter to the board members of Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Pennsylvania demanding the immediate dismissal of the three campus presidents and that they provide an action plan to ensure the protection of Jewish and Israeli students, faculty and community.

In December 2023, University of Pennsylvania president Liz Magill resigned.

In December 2023, Stefanik introduced and the House passed a resolution condemning the testimony of the three presidents as well as calling for the immediate resignation of the remaining presidents at Harvard and MIT.

In January 2024, Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned.

In January 2024, the Education and the Workforce Committee Republicans requested documents and information regarding Harvard University’s response to antisemitism on its campus and its failure to protect Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

In January 2024, Stefanik condemned Harvard’s appointment of Derek Penslar as co-chair of Harvard’s Antisemitism Task Force.

In February 2024, Stefanik participated in a roundtable with students from Harvard University, UPenn, MIT, Columbia, UCLA Berkeley, Rutgers, Stanford, Tulane, and Cooper Union.

In May 2024, Stefanik voted in favor of the bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act to require the Department of Education to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA)’s working definition of antisemitism and its contemporary examples when enforcing anti-discrimination laws.

In May 2024, Stefanik addressed the Israeli Knesset to discuss her work combating antisemitism in higher education and promoting support for Israel

In May 2024, Stefanik blasted Harvard University for allowing a known antisemite, Maria Ressa, as their 2024 commencement speaker.

In July 2024, Stefanik and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis introduced the University Accountability Act to impose penalties on education institutions who fail to protect the civil rights of their students after antisemitic incidents on campus increased

In July 2024, Stefanik and Rep. Tim Walberg led a letter to Harvard University Interim President Alan Garber expressing serious concerns over the inadequacy of Harvard’s Presidential Task Force on Combating Antisemitism’s Preliminary Recommendations.

In August 2024, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigned.

In September 2024, Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway announced he would resign at the end of the school year.

In September 2024, Stefanik published an opinion in the Washington Times demanding action from higher education ahead of Back to School

In September 2024, Stefanik led a letter with Chairwoman Foxx to Harvard’s Alan Garber demanding Harvard stop obstructing Suffolk County investigation into Harvard Students physical assaults of Jewish students.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/statement-on-the-criminal-referral-of-corrupt-andrew-cuomo-by-the-house-select-subcommittee-on-the-covid-pandemic,Statement on the Criminal Referral of Corrupt Andrew Cuomo By the House Select Subcommittee on the COVID Pandemic,2024-10-31,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y.— Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement.

“Disgraced former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo stonewalled the investigation of the House COVID Select Committee, refused to apologize to the families of the more than 15,000 New York seniors killed due to his COVID nursing home directive, and openly committed a felony by lying to Congress. As I have said for years, Cuomo is a corrupt criminal that belongs behind bars. America heard his lies firsthand when he knowingly covered up his responsibility for the deadly nursing home executive order, doubled down on his disastrous policies refusing to accept culpability for his crimes.

I have been at the forefront of demanding accountability from being the first elected official to call for his resignation, demanding independent investigations, and spearheading countless letters to HHS and the DOJ, to demanding answers during a congressional hearing with the disgraced former governor. The COVID Select Committee’s criminal referral is an important next step to deliver long overdue justice for the thousands of New York families grieving the loved ones lost by Cuomo’s corruption, carelessness, and crimes. I urge the Department of Justice to take immediate action. Andrew Cuomo will never hold public office again and must be held criminally responsible.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/icymi-fox-news-house-republicans-accuse-white-house-of-releasing-false-transcript-of-biden-s-garbage-remarks,ICYMI: Fox News: House Republicans Accuse White House of Releasing 'False Transcript' of Biden's 'Garbage' Remarks,2024-10-30,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. - In case you missed it, Fox News released an article covering House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik and House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer’s letter to White House counsel Edward Siskel concerning the Biden-Harris Administration’s potential violation of the Presidential Records Act for releasing a false transcript of Joe Biden’s remarks in which he referred to supporters of President Donald Trump as ""garbage.""

Read the full article below.

Fox News: House Republicans accuse White House of releasing 'false transcript' of Biden's 'garbage' remarks

House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik and House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer accuse the White House of releasing a false transcript of President Biden’s remarks in which he apparently referred to supporters of former President Trump as ""garbage,"" warning that the revision could violate the Presidential Records Act.

Fox News Digital obtained a letter Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Comer, R-Ky., sent to White House counsel Edward Siskel Wednesday afternoon in which they demand records relating to the remarks and the transcript are preserved.

""In less than one week, the American people will determine the winner of the 2024 presidential election. They will choose between two candidates: President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. President Biden — marred by unpopular policies, scandal, and apparent cognitive deterioration — has chosen not to pursue a second term in office,"" they wrote.

""President Biden, however, has continued to play a prominent role in Vice President Harris’s campaign and, indeed, is the most powerful mouthpiece for the Biden-Harris Administration’s policies and views that Ms. Harris presumably seeks to continue under a hypothetical Harris-Walz Administration.""

Stefanik and Comer pointed to Biden’s remarks Tuesday night, saying, ""Americans were rightfully insulted, then, when President Biden, seeking to boost Ms. Harris’ presidential campaign, referred to an enormous swath of the country as ""floating … garbage.""

""President Biden’s vindictive words were unsurprising, given his previous statements regarding people who choose not to vote for his preferred candidate,"" they wrote. ""Unsurprising too were the White House’s actions after he said them.""

Stefanik and Comer said the White House, ""instead of apologizing or clarifying President Biden’s words,"" sought to ""change them (despite them being recorded on video) by releasing a false transcript of his remarks.""

""The move is not only craven, but it also appears to be in violation of federal law, including the Presidential Records Act of 1978,"" they wrote. ""White House staff cannot rewrite the words of the President of the United States to be more politically on message.""

The letter comes after President Biden spoke during a Zoom call with Voto Latino, one of the largest Latino voter and civic outreach organizations in the U.S. Tuesday. Biden was asked about a comment made Sunday during a Trump rally at Madison Square Garden in which comedian Tony Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico a ""floating island of garbage.""

Biden replied, ""The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters.""

The White House has since denied that Biden called Trump supporters ""garbage"" and claimed the comment was taken out of context.

The White House, on Wednesday, released a transcript of Biden’s remarks.

The official White House transcript says, ""The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporter’s — his — his demonization of Latinos is unconscionable, and it’s un-American.""

White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates sought to clarify Biden’s remarks, saying, ""The president referred to the hateful rhetoric at the Madison Square Garden rally as ‘garbage.’""

And the president tweeted in the same vein.

""Earlier today I referred to the hateful rhetoric about Puerto Rico spewed by Trump's supporter at his Madison Square Garden rally as garbage—which is the only word I can think of to describe it,"" Biden posted to X. ""His demonization of Latinos is unconscionable. That's all I meant to say. The comments at that rally don't reflect who we are as a nation.""

Now, Vice President Kamala Harris is seeking to distance herself from the remarks, but she's also defending the president, saying he ""clarified his comments.""

""But let me be clear, I strongly disagree with any criticism of people based on who they vote for,"" Harris said.

Harris, referring to her Tuesday night speech from the Ellipse near the White House, reiterated Wednesday how voters will decide ""who we are as a nation and whether we are going to be a nation of people who attempt to unify and break through this era of divisiveness, or are we going to be a nation of people who have a president stewing in the Oval Office over his enemies list.

""You heard my speech last night and continuously throughout my career,"" Harris said. ""I believe that the work that I do is about representing all the people, whether they support me or not, and as President of the United States, I will be a president for all Americans whether you vote for me or not.""

The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

In their letter to White House counsel, Stefanik and Comer wrote, ""Though President Biden’s relevance continues to diminish, his words continue to matter, even as they become increasingly divisive and erratic.""

Stefanik and Comer demanded the White House ""retain and preserve all documents and internal communications regarding President Biden’s statement and the release of the inaccurate transcript.""

""We also demand that the White House issue a corrected transcript with the accurate words,"" they wrote.

Trump, at a rally in North Carolina Wednesday, said Biden and Harris have ""treated our whole country like garbage.""

""My response to Joe and Kamala is very simple: You can’t lead America if you don’t love Americans,"" Trump declared. ""And you can’t be president if you hate the American people, and there’s a lot of hatred there.""

Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/stefanik-comer-investigate-white-house-s-revision-of-biden-s-garbage-remarks,Stefanik & Comer Investigate White House’s Revision of Biden’s “Garbage” Remarks,2024-10-30,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. – House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today are raising concerns the Biden-Harris White House may have violated the Presidential Records Act by revising President Biden’s remarks, in which he referred to President Trump’s supporters as “garbage.” In a letter to White House Counsel Edward Siskel, the lawmakers demand that the White House retain and preserve all documents and internal communications related to President Biden’s statement and the release of the inaccurate transcript. They also call on the White House to issue a corrected transcript containing the accurate wording.

Below are excerpts from the letter. The full letter can be foundhere.

“Americans were rightfully insulted when President Biden, seeking to boost Ms. Harris’s presidential campaign, referred to an enormous swath of the country as ‘floating . . . garbage.’ President Biden’s vindictive words were unsurprising, given his previous statements regarding people who choose not to vote for his preferred candidate. Unsurprising too were the White House’s actions after he said them. Instead of apologizing or clarifying President Biden’s words, the White House instead sought to change them (despite them being recorded on video) by releasing a false transcript of his remarks. The move is not only craven, but it also appears to be in violation of federal law, including the Presidential Records Act of 1978.

“White House staff cannot rewrite the words of the President of the United States to be more politically on message. Though President Biden’s relevance continues to diminish, his words continue to matter, even as they become increasingly divisive and erratic. We write to demand the White House retain and preserve all documents and internal communications regarding President Biden’s statement and the release of the inaccurate transcript. We also demand that the White House issue a corrected transcript with the accurate words.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/stefanik-statement-on-the-historic-supreme-court-ruling-ensuring-virginia-s-election-integrity,Stefanik Statement on The Historic Supreme Court Ruling Ensuring Virginia's Election Integrity,2024-10-30,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. – House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement:

“Despite desperate efforts by Kamala Harris and Joe Biden’s weaponized Department of Justice to keep illegals on the voter rolls, today’s Supreme Court order will allow Virginia Governor Youngkin and Attorney General Miyares to continue their efforts to preserve the sanctity of American elections and keep illegal immigrants off Virginia voter rolls, dismantling Far Left Democrats and their loyal stenographers in the mainstream media’s claims that these concerns were unfounded. This is common sense, not controversial, and Constitutional.”

House Republicans have been leading the charge to ensure only Americans can vote in American elections. In July, House Republicans passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, despite 198 House Democrats voting against the bill requiring individuals to provide proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-staten-island-elected-officials-commemorate-12th-anniversary,"Malliotakis, Staten Island Elected Officials Commemorate 12th Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy",2024-10-28,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Nicole Malliotakis,M000317,malliotakis.house.gov,malliotakis,https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was joined bipartisan group of Staten Island elected officials, representatives of the U.S. Army Corps, New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP), and New York City Parks to commemorate the 12th anniversary of Hurricane Sandy and deliver progress updates regarding the first phase of Staten Island's East Shore Seawall project.

The $132 million contract for the first phase, which focuses on the SSSI Drainage Area E, is one of several key components of the overall project. This contract includes the construction of large interior drainage ponds (detention basins) connected by an open-channel culvert, along with various stormwater drainage structures, such as box culverts, junction chambers, sluice gates, weir chambers, flap gates, inlets for future stormwater systems and the relocation of existing sanitary sewers.

The overall Seawall project alignment includes 3,400 feet of earthen levee, 2,100 feet of floodwall, and 22,700 feet of buried seawall between Fort Wadsworth and Oakwood Beach.

After working closely with the Army Corps, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, NYCDEP, New York City Parks and community groups, the officials put an end to endless redesign requests. Malliotakis also had legislative language included in the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 to establish a 90/10 federal cost share, and collaborated with the National Parks Service and Army Corps to solidify a plan to clean up hazardous waste in Great Kills. The contract for the first phase of the overall project has been finalized, and final preparations are underway for onsite construction.

""As we commemorate Sandy’s 12th anniversary and remember the 24 Staten Islanders we tragically lost, I stand here with colleagues who represent all levels of government to reassure the community that we continue to make progress in building a more resilient Staten Island and have completed all the necessary steps so the first phase can begin imminently,” said Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis. “We’ve passed legislation so the federal government to cover 90% of the cost share relieving local taxpayers and enabled the Army Corps to expedite the project. Land acquisition is complete, the first contract has been issued and the contractors are on the ground beginning their work. Our main priority continues to be protecting our community and ensuring that lessons learned from Sandy guide our approach to future emergency preparedness.”

“As we commemorate the 12th anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, I am pleased to announce the start of construction for the South Shore of Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management Project’s Area E. This critical project marks a significant step in protecting Staten Island’s communities from future storms and flooding. After years of hard work, collaboration, and persistence, we are finally moving forward again on the long-awaited seawall. Together, we are delivering the protection that Staten Island deserves, ensuring that families and businesses will be more resilient against the devastating effects of climate change,” said Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.

“We always must learn from our history and today we stand here and we will rebuild and we are rebuilding and we are rebuilding stronger. As a representative of the New York City Parks Department, we are very grateful that in our borough of parks we recognize the importance of our waterfront, our South Beach boardwalk, and our beachfront properties that will all be and are being included in this project moving forward,” said Staten Island NYC Parks Commissioner Lynda Ricciardone.

""I’d like to thank Congresswoman Malliotakis for inviting us here today to speak. I also want to acknowledge our U.S. Senators Gillibrand and Schumer for their support, and to recognize our non federal partners in New York State and New York City. It is not a cliche to say that this truly is a joint effort that cannot succeed without the support of all levels of government between the Corps of Engineers and the Park Service and then the state and the city. I’m happy the Congresswoman acknowledged that Sandy is in essence, a tragedy and we are here to continue on with the recovery work for not only Staten Island but for the entire region. That’s what motivates us, that’s what maintains our sense of urgency to fully complete these projects so that they can provide the benefits and reduce the risks to these still vulnerable communities in these areas. I just want to thank again all of our partners, we will continue to push forward as quickly as we can to start construction with these projects and to them into the ground,"" said Program Manager Anthony Ciorra, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District.

“The East Shore Seawall project is a vital investment in our community's future. It is specifically designed to safeguard us against the increasing threats posed by climate change and severe weather events that we know will persist. It represents our ongoing commitment to investing in infrastructure that not only protects us today but also prepares us for the challenges of tomorrow. We thank Congresswoman Malliotakis for bringing us together and getting us to this point in this project. As we move forward, it’s essential that we continue to work together and support the subsequent phases of the East Shore Seawall project,” said New York State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton.

“There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t drive by Father Capodanno Blvd and think about how we need to revitalize this area. We need to bring more life to this area and a necessary step is the Seawall Project. I am looking forward to the construction of this project and I think that it will be a game changer. I want to thank Congresswoman Malliotakis for leading the charge and ensuring this project gets done,” said Assemblyman Michael Tannousis.

“There are some kids that weren’t even born when Hurricane Sandy hit. They’re 12 years old now. They’re in middle school. So, what does this signify to them? This signifies that we're one Staten Island. We come together as a community, and we will remember forever because we don’t want to have a repeat of what happened on that tragic day,"" said Assemblyman Michael Reilly.

""Today, as Staten Islanders pause to remember the tragedy of Hurricane Sandy twelve years ago, they can breathe a sigh of relief that construction of the long-awaited East Shore Seawall is soon to be underway. I would like to thank Congresswoman Malliotakis for her incredible leadership in getting this CRITICAL project back on track, as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and NYC Parks for their work to make Staten Island’s infrastructure more resilient, especially in the face of natural disasters,"" said Assemblyman Sam Pirozzolo.

“To stand here with our Congresswoman and colleagues in government on this very important announcement it’s a big deal Congresswoman, and I am very thankful and appreciate of your leadership for making this happen,” said Assemblyman Charles Fall.

""After years of careful planning by every level of government, we are soon going to see the start of a critical piece of our borough’s future infrastructure. The work on these drainage sites is a necessary and important phase of the greater sea wall project, and I commend Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis for her leadership over the years to see this finally start to become a reality. As elected officials representing the East Shore, we will continue to push to get this done,"" said Councilmember David Carr.

“This East Shore Seawall project is a crucial investment in our community’s safety, addressing the growing risks of severe storms and climate change. With the support of Congresswoman Malliotakis, Senator Schumer, and our government partners, we’re taking important steps to help protect families and build a more resilient Staten Island,"" said Councilmember Kamillah Hanks.

“This project will be the first of many to make our Island more resilient against future storms. I thank Congresswoman Malliotakis for working with all the agencies involved to get this project funded and moving,” said Councilmember Joe Borelli",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/new-york-n-y-in-case-you-missed-it-house-republican-conference-chairwoman-elise-stefanik-joined-fox-business-mornings-with-maria-to-discuss-her-bombshell-wsj-opinion-exposing-the-fbi-for-stonewalling-congress-on-iranian-attempts-to-interfere-with-the-2024-presidential-election-demanding-accou,ICYMI: Stefanik Joins Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria To Demand Accountability From The FBI Over Iranian Election Interference,2024-10-28,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"View the full interview here.

View highlights from the interview below.

On The FBI Covering Up Efforts By Iran To Hijack President Trump’s Presidential Campaign:

“The FBI is not providing answers to Congress. So we had our last election interference briefing at the end of September, and I’ve been in enough hearings. I’m one of the most senior members on the Intelligence Committee, one of the few remaining members that was there during the Russia hoax, the impeachment sham under Adam Schiff. And I know when the FBI clams up that typically they’re hiding information from Congress that they are responsible to give to us. I think it’s important for the American people to know the answers to very direct questions, and the FBI could reveal this without providing any classified information or revealing sources and methods. And that was this: When did they know about the Iranian hack into the Trump Campaign at the highest levels? And when did they inform the Biden Campaign versus the Trump Campaign? My hunch and my suspicion, since they clammed up in that hearing, is that the Biden Campaign was notified prior to the Trump Campaign. If that is the case, then this is yet another example of the FBI tipping the scales. They have a record of doing so in 2016 and in 2020, but the fact that they won’t answer the questions is so revealing to me. Here you have an adversary like Iran targeting the leading candidate for President of the United States, not only with the hack but we now know publicly the Department of Justice released information about Iranian assassination attempts against President Trump. When we talk about the rot in our federal agencies and the weaponization of our law enforcement agencies, this is the epitome of it at the FBI.”

On The Blatant Politicization Of The FBI To Influence American Elections:

“It became politicized when you had, at the highest levels, this anti-Trump obsession, and that goes back to Jim Comey and so many of the other disgraced former officials. And you remember, Maria, again, I was on the impeachment defense team for President Trump back in 2017. In one of the first hearings, this was before impeachment, I asked Jim Comey: Why did you not notify Congress for the opening of the Crossfire Hurricane counterintelligence investigation when that is the protocol and requirement for any counterintelligence investigation for candidates for Congress? He froze up in that committee hearing, and that started the unraveling of the Russia hoax which is such a black mark on the FBI and was illegal, frankly, from my perspective. So again, when President Trump talks about draining the swamp, this is it. The swamp needs to be drained. We need to return to the mission and Congress is going to focus on holding the FBI accountable, which is why it was important, I believe, to make sure the American people know about this, which is why I published the The Wall Street Journal editorial today.”

On Joe Biden & Kamala Harris’ Refusal To Hold Iran Accountable For Assassination Attempt Against President Trump:

“That is something that the Democrats and Kamala Harris have in common with Iran. At every opportunity Kamala Harris and Joe Biden have sought to appease Iran, and this is yet the latest example. Nothing gets more serious than an assassination attempt against the President of the United States. Iran’s focus on doing that, that has been released by the Department of Justice. And the fact that there is no action taken by the Biden-Kamala Harris Administration, it is a disgrace. And the American people, they’ve woken up to this. They see the politicization and weaponization in these federal agencies. And it needs to stop. They’re accountable to Congress. They are accountable to elected officials, not the other way around. So I will continue demanding answers, and the FBI knows that. That’s why, you know, I will continue digging on this issue because the American people deserve the truth and nothing but the truth.”

On Communist China’s Election Interference Attempts:

“That's another important question. So the news regarding the China hack: that came out after the briefing at the end of September, so I will of course follow up on that issue because they’re one in the same in the sense that the FBI is not providing the information to the Intelligence Committee. The FBI needs to ensure that there is no politicization. We know there is. And I want to know when the Biden Administration and Kamala Harris Administration and the Kamala Harris Campaign were made aware of that hack versus the Trump Campaign. Again, my hunch is that the FBI once again is tipping the scales like they did in 2020, 2016. But we’re focused on earning this election so that we can clean out this weaponization across our federal government.”

On Kamala Harris’ Failed Foreign Policy Emboldening Iran:

“They have appeased Iran at every opportunity. You and I both know that, Maria. It is a disgrace. This is a weak and feckless Kamala Harris and Joe Biden. And there is a reason why Iran wants Kamala Harris to win, and that’s because she will be a weak Commander-in-chief. She will weaken our national security, and she will turn her back on Israel as she has done not only this past year but throughout her time in elected office.”

On Kamala Harris Turning Her Back On Our Most Precious Ally Israel:

“Look at every opportunity, Kamala Harris has turned her back on Israel. They have tried to withhold U.S. military aid. She has failed to condemn the antisemitism skyrocketing in our college campuses and on our streets in this country. We need moral, strong leadership, and that only comes from President Trump.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/icymi-stefanik-op-ed-in-wall-street-journal-what-is-the-fbi-hiding-about-iran,ICYMI: Stefanik Op-Ed In Wall Street Journal: What Is the FBI Hiding About Iran?,2024-10-27,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. - In case you missed it, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal demanding the Federal Bureau of Investigation answer her questions regarding their probe into Tehran's malign effort to interfere with President Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

What Is the FBI Hiding About Iran?

By Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

In 2016, FBI Director James Comey failed to inform Congress about his unprecedented decision to open the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Crossfire Hurricane counterintelligence investigation into then-candidate Donald Trump.

This was an egregious breach of protocol and a failure to comply with congressional oversight. It led to the unraveling of the infamous Russia hoax peddled by rogue intelligence agencies, the Democratic Party and their media stenographers.

In March 2017, as a brand-new member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, I posed straightforward questions to Mr. Comey at a public hearing about his failure to notify congressional leadership, which revealed a deeply politicized and weaponized FBI.

Today, on the eve of the presidential election, the FBI is doubling down on its politicization and corruption. As one of the few senior Intelligence Committee members who served through the sham impeachment that grew out of the collusion hoax, it is my duty to share with the American people what the FBI has failed to answer-and, I believe, is willfully covering up-about Iranian influence in the 2024 presidential election.

On Sept. 19, the FBI delivered its final pre-election closed briefing to the Intelligence Committee on foreign malign election interference. A day earlier, the Justice Department revealed that Iranian agents had hacked the Trump campaign.

I've been in enough high-profile oversight hearings to know that when witnesses squirm and refuse to answer questions, it usually means I've uncovered something concerning. At that briefing last month, after a long, panicked pause, the FBI promised to follow up with answers. The bureau obviously wanted my questions to go away and be forgotten. After the briefing, I wrote Director Christopher Wray requiring responses by Oct. 7.

The avoidance games continued. First, the bureau said it would deliver answers at an in-person briefing as demanded. Then it promised written answers, which it failed to provide. The FBI has now gone silent, ignoring the congressional questions. I believe it is because top FBI officials know the answers will be bombshells.

Here are my questions that the FBI is refusing to answer:

1. When and how did the FBI learn of the initial Iranian efforts targeting the Trump campaign? What individual(s) made the notification to the FBI? Who received the initial notification within the FBI?

2. When did the FBI provide notification to both presidential campaigns regarding Iran's efforts targeting the Trump campaign?

3. When and how did the FBI become aware that Iran conducted a cyber operation into the Trump campaign and exfiltrated data?

4. Who informed the FBI of the cyber operation and who received the notification? Was the notification made by an entity or individual(s)?

5. When did the FBI notify both presidential campaigns that Iran carried out a cyber operation on the Trump campaign and successfully exfiltrated data?

6. Does the FBI consider this cyber hack election interference by a foreign government, and what remedy is available to counteract this attack?

7. Is there any intelligence that Iran carried out similar hacking activity on the Biden-Harris or Harris-Walz campaign?

8. When and how did the FBI become aware that material exfiltrated in the Iranian hacking operation of the Trump campaign was transmitted to an individual affiliated with the Biden or Harris campaign?

9. When and how did the FBI become aware that the hacked material from the Trump campaign was sent to the media?

10. What contact has the FBI had with the media regarding the publication of illegally hacked material? Which media outlets? What was the recommendation from the FBI to the media outlets regarding the hacked material?

11. Is the FBI aware of who is responsible for sending the hacked material to members of the media and the Biden or Harris campaign? If yes, who?

12. Did anyone on or associated with the Biden or Harris campaign contact the FBI, other law enforcement agencies, or anyone else in the intelligence community regarding the attempts by Iran to provide hacked Trump campaign materials? If so, what date did the Biden or Harris campaign make contact?

13. How did the FBI use the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act's Section 702 in this case?

The FBI could easily and quickly answer these questions without impeding any investigation or revealing sources, methods or classified information. Its refusal to do so suggests it is hiding information that would reflect poorly on the FBI-perhaps an attempt to influence the election through when and whom it notified, or the complicity of Democratic presidential operatives in this foreign election interference.

On this issue of critical importance to the presidential election, the Intelligence Committee knows little more than the public does. We know Iranian hackers stole sensitive information from the Trump campaign and sent it to at least three people affiliated with Joe Biden's campaign in June. We know Iranians also sent the stolen information to Politico, the Washington Post and the New York Times. We know Iran is plotting to assassinate Mr. Trump. We know the threat against his life is active and unresolved, despite the July arrest of a Pakistani national with ties to Iran in connection with that plot. We don't know when or how the FBI became aware, or what and when its communication was with the Biden and Harris campaigns or the Biden administration.

I have seen the many ways anti-Trump political bias has corrupted the FBI's decision making. As the Durham report confirmed, Crossfire Hurricane was an egregious and unlawful weaponization of power. It tarred President Trump's first term with false accusations of Russian collusion. Then in 2020 the FBI attempted to subvert the democratic process yet again with its censorship of the Hunter Biden laptop story.

We don't know for sure whether the FBI's refusal to answer questions on the 2024 Iranian threat is another example of the bureau's political bias at work, but given recent history, you'll forgive my suspicion. I know a corrupt coverup when I see one.

It is Congress's constitutional duty to hold the executive branch, including the FBI, accountable to the American people. We won't tolerate a rogue FBI withholding information on an issue as important as this—a foreign enemy attempting to undermine, hack and kill the leading candidate for president.

Click HERE to read Rep. Stefanik's op-ed.

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https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3386,"Representatives Lawler, Moskowitz Lead Bipartisan Letter Signed by More Than 100 Colleagues to UN Secretary-General Slamming Efforts to Downgrade Israel's Status",2024-10-25,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Yesterday, Congressmen Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) led a bipartisan letter signed by over 100 of their House of Representatives colleagues slamming the push by the Palestinian Authority to downgrade Israel's status at the United Nations (UN) and offering serious consequences if this were to happen. The letter is endorsed by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), FDD Action, Endowment for Middle East Truth (EMET), the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), Zionist Organization of America (ZOA), Christians United for Israel (CUFI), the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC), Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), and Heritage Action.

""Any downgrade in Israel’s status or standing at the UNGA will result in a corresponding downgrade of U.S. financial, material and political support to the UN,"" the lawmakers wrote.

""Congress has taken note of the numerous UN actions aimed to delegitimize Israel’s right to self-defense, raising serious questions over the future of U.S. funding to the UN,"" continued the lawmakers. ""We have concluded that the UN is not a neutral party, but one that has definitively taken sides against Israel. We remind you that the U.S. is the largest donor to the UN. Our contributions account for one-third of the body’s collective budget. We will not accept the UN’s ongoing hostility to our ally Israel.""

""We must stand against nations and international institutions that are trying every day to undermine Israel,"" said Congressman Lawler. ""This letter lets UN Secretary-General Guterres and the Palestinian Authority know that any action to undermine Israel will have dire consequences. The fact that over a hundred members of Congress from both parties signed onto this letter is a strong testament to our country's broad, bipartisan support for Israel. I hope that the UN will heed this warning and focus its ire on the true aggressors in the region – Hamas and their Iranian backers.""

Congressman Lawler has led the charge in the 118th Congress to stand up for Israel and combat the scourge of antisemitism, both domestically and globally. Earlier this year, he and Congressman Moskowitz introduced the Stand With Israel Act. This bipartisan bill will require the withholding of U.S. funding to UN agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel. Last year, Congressmen Lawler and Gottheimer introduced the IGO Anti-Boycott Act, which will expand existing anti-boycott laws to protects U.S. entities from being coerced into the anti-Israel BDS movement by intergovernmental institutions. That legislation passed the House of Representatives by voice vote in February.

Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of the 118th Congressand represents New York's 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.

A copy of the letter can be viewed here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/stefanik-delivers-grant-to-old-forge-volunteer-ambulance-corps-inc-in-herkimer-county,Stefanik Delivers Grant to Old Forge Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc. in Herkimer County,2024-10-25,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement:

“As a member of the Congressional Emergency Medical Services Caucus, I am proud to announce that following my advocacy the Old Forge Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc. in Herkimer County has been awarded a $200,000 SIREN Act grant. These funds, provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, will help Old Forge Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc. purchase equipment, facilitate essential trainings, and meet critical needs throughout New York’s 21st Congressional District,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.

Congresswoman Stefanik recently voted to pass the SIREN Reauthorization Act to authorize SIREN Act grant funding through FY 2028. SIREN grants are the only federal program that exists specifically to support rural Emergency Medical Services operations.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/stefanik-introduces-reauthorization-of-the-older-americans-act,Stefanik Introduces Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act,2024-10-25,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik introduced the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA) to support a wide range of social services and programs for individuals aged 60 or older. Programs supported by the OAA include supportive services, nutrition services, home-delivered meals, family caregiver support, community service employment, and services to prevent the abuse and exploitation of older people.

“I’m proud to lead the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act to ensure the incredible seniors in our communities maintain access to critical services that enhance the quality of the caregiver support they receive and protect our seniors from elder abuse and exploitation. New York’s 21st Congressional District is home to one of the largest constituencies of seniors in America and I will continue to ensure their needs are met,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik helped lead the last reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, which was signed into law in March 2020.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/stefanik-statement-on-communist-chinese-election-interference,Stefanik Statement on Communist Chinese Election Interference,2024-10-25,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on the reported Communist Chinese hack into the phones of President Donald J. Trump and Senator JD Vance.

“Communist China’s blatant and malicious election interference against the leading candidate for President of the United States, President Donald J. Trump, is absolutely unacceptable. The Biden-Harris Administration must immediately condemn this illegal action taken by Xi Jinping and hold the CCP accountable. As we approach the most important election of our generation, it is critical that the United States uphold the integrity of our elections, fully investigate these unprecedented Communist Chinese actions, and hold those responsible fully accountable. In the face of first Iranian and now Communist Chinese election interference on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ watch, it is more important than ever that President Trump win this election and restore American peace through strength around the world.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/stefanik-tenney-advocate-for-fort-drum-to-host-small-modular-reactor,"Stefanik, Tenney Advocate for Fort Drum to Host Small Modular Reactor",2024-10-25,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY) sent a letter to Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth advocating for the Army to host a small modular reactor (SMR) at Fort Drum.

“As Mayor of the City of Watertown, I’m proud to express my support for Fort Drum’s nomination as the site for the Army’s first small modular reactor. Fort Drum is not only a cornerstone of national defense but also a vital partner to the North Country. We are grateful for the steadfast leadership of Congresswoman Claudia Tenney and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, whose unwavering advocacy for Fort Drum and its soldiers has been instrumental in securing resources and opportunities that strengthen both the installation and our community. Establishing a secure, independent power source at Fort Drum would not only enhance military readiness but also bring lasting benefits to Watertown and the North Country by boosting energy security and economic stability, and I am pleased to support this critical initiative,” said Mayor Sarah Compo Pierce.

“Advocate Drum stands firmly in support of Fort Drum being the initial location for the employment of an SMR as part of the Army’s Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations Plan,” said Executive Director of Advocate Drum Michael McFadden. “Energy independence is absolutely crucial to ensure Fort Drum remains the premier power projection platform for the United States military, and to enhance the combat readiness of the 10th Mountain Division.”

In the letter, the lawmakers state, “Fort Drum stands out as an ideal location for an SMR due to the Army's unique ownership of the utilities and infrastructure on the installation. This ownership would simplify the deployment of an SMR, making it far easier compared to other locations where the Army does not control the utilities. Additionally, Fort Drum has a skilled workforce with significant experience in on-site energy generation, thanks to years of operating its biomass facility. The installation’s power demands, and the extreme temperatures of the North Country would also offer valuable data for the SMR pilot program.”

The lawmakers continued, “Fort Drum also enjoys robust support from its surrounding community to host the small modular reactor. This significant investment in Upstate New York will provide the Northeast’s power projection platform with independent and secure power, bolster U.S. energy security, and cement Fort Drum’s importance to the modernization efforts of the Army.”

Read the full letter HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/tenney-stefanik-advocate-fort-drum-host-small-modular-reactor,"Tenney, Stefanik Advocate for Fort Drum to Host Small Modular Reactor",2024-10-25,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Claudia Tenney,T000478,tenney.house.gov,tenney,https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Oswego, New York - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) sent a letter to Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth advocating for the Army to host a small modular reactor (SMR) at Fort Drum.

“As Mayor of the City of Watertown, I’m proud to express my support for Fort Drum’s nomination as the site for the Army’s first small modular reactor. Fort Drum is not only a cornerstone of national defense but also a vital partner to the North Country. We are grateful for the steadfast leadership of Congresswoman Claudia Tenney and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, whose unwavering advocacy for Fort Drum and its soldiers has been instrumental in securing resources and opportunities that strengthen both the installation and our community.Establishing a secure, independent power source at Fort Drum would not only enhance military readiness but also bring lasting benefits to Watertown and the North Country by boosting energy security and economic stability, and I am pleased to support this critical initiative,” said Mayor Sarah Compo Pierce.

“Advocate Drum stands firmly in support of Fort Drum being the initial location for the employment of an SMR as part of the Army’s Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations Plan,” said Executive Director of Advocate Drum Michael McFadden. “Energy independence is absolutely crucial to ensure Fort Drum remains the premier power projection platform for the United States military, and to enhance the combat readiness of the 10th Mountain Division.”

In the letter, the lawmakers state, “Fort Drum stands out as an ideal location for an SMR due to the Army's unique ownership of the utilities and infrastructure on the installation. This ownership would simplify the deployment of an SMR, making it far easier compared to other locations where the Army does not control the utilities. Additionally, Fort Drum has a skilled workforce with significant experience in on-site energy generation, thanks to years of operating its biomass facility. The installation’s power demands, and the extreme temperatures of the North Country would also offer valuable data for the SMR pilot program.”

The lawmakers continued, “Fort Drum also enjoys robust support from its surrounding community to host the small modular reactor. This significant investment in Upstate New York will provide the Northeast’s power projection platform with independent and secure power, bolster U.S. energy security, and cement Fort Drum’s importance to the modernization efforts of the Army.”

Read the full letter here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-and-local-officials-demand-us-doe-hold-city-accountable-failing,Malliotakis and Local Officials Demand US DOE Hold City Accountable for Failing Children with Disabilities,2024-10-24,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Nicole Malliotakis,M000317,malliotakis.house.gov,malliotakis,https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was joined by a bipartisan group of local elected officials to call on the U.S. Department of Education to hold New York City accountable for violating federal law by failing to provide non-public school students with developmental disabilities the Individualized Education Services Program (IESP) accommodations they are entitled to under the 1975 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

One of the most prominent cases involves a deaf fifth grade student whose listening device, which she had used all summer and which the city had already paid for, was taken away. Her mother, Marisa Jones, has been advocating for the city to immediately reinstate her daughter's accommodation, as without this device she struggles to hear and cannot participate fully in her education.

""It not only unconscionable that students across our city are being denied the accommodations they are legally entitled to, but it’s plain cruel to take away an already paid for listening device from a deaf 5th grade student. If another kid in the classroom were to walk up to her and snatch her device, you’d call it bullying, and that’s exactly what the City of New York, our own government, is doing,"" said Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis. ""The city needs to stop playing games with children’s education and immediately reinstate these essential accommodations that they are legally required to provide under both state and federal laws immediately to prevent further learning loss by disabled students.""

“Without this [hearing device] my daughter can’t hear the teacher in the classroom she is effectively denied her right to an education.” said Marisa Jones, parent of a deaf student at St. Joseph Hill Academy. ""It's been two months since she hasn't had these services, how do you make up for the regression? How do you make up for the lost time?""

“This year’s implementation of the IESP law is having an unjust impact on students with disabilities. The requirement to submit a written request by June 1st has caught many families off guard, as they were not properly informed. As a parent and a member of the Disabilities Committee, my priority is ensuring that these students have their necessary services reinstated. The financial burden on families to cover these essential services out of pocket is overwhelming, and we must ensure that every student receives the support they are entitled to.” said New York State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton.

""We continue to receive numerous calls from private school parents regarding the DOE’s lack of concern or action taken regarding their children’s IEP’s (Individualized Educational Plans) and the services that are not being provided. This is unacceptable. These are mandated services that private school children, like public school children, are entitled to from the DOE. These children have been without their required services for almost two months. DOE needs to find the solution and provide the services needed to these children immediately. We support any and all efforts to get these students the services they need, and we thank Congresswoman Malliotakis for doing what she can to get it done."" said Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella.

""Whether enrolled in private, parochial, or home-schooling, all Staten Island students with developmental disabilities deserve access to the IESP accommodations afforded to them under the law. After the many hardships and hurdles our students faced over the past four years, it is simply unacceptable to now withhold special education services from one of our borough's most vulnerable populations. Further, more than a month into this current school year, the parents of these students should not be forced to pay unexpected out-of-pocket costs to cover these vital support resources. This is an injustice that must be made right immediately and I proudly join my colleagues in government to demand the swift return of these accommodations to our borough's students before even more of this school year is squandered and lost."" said Richmond County District Attorney Michael McMahon.

""As we have been saying from the beginning of this entirely preventable situation, NYC Public Schools knows our students need and are entitled to these critical services, yet the City recklessly deprives them of these services. Now, they must reap what they have sown. I applaud Congresswoman Malliotakis' leadership and join her and my colleagues in calling on the U.S. Department of Education to hold New York City accountable for failing to provide our students with their legally prescribed IESP accommodations. They must be restored immediately."" said Assemblyman Sam Pirozzolo.

“We once again demand that the City take action immediately to rectify this disastrous situation. The City has been in violation of federal law since the beginning of the school year, and they have not been held accountable for their actions. We are calling on the federal government to step in and ensure accountability for our students and families,” said Assemblyman Mike Tannousis.

“I cannot believe that we are almost two months into the school year and some of our most vulnerable students are still being denied mandated services by the City of New York despite our ongoing efforts to rectify this at a local level,” said Assemblyman Michael Reilly. “This is embarrassing for our city and today we are joining with Congresswoman Malliotakis to make sure that the bureaucrats responsible for this are held accountable.”

“As we approach the third month of school and end of first marking period, children in need of valuable services are being denied because of an arbitrary date that has never been enforced before. I am once again calling on the DOE to rectify this situation immediately, so these students do not fall further behind in their development,” said Councilmember Joe Borelli.

""The decision by our local government to deliberately refuse to notify parents of the necessary paperwork for their IESP children is abhorrent. Students with special needs are refused access to services which are essential for their education simply because they are enrolled in private schools. This kind of decision making only reinforces the feelings of many parents who have already disengaged from our public school model due to previous breaches of trust. I expected better from the DOE, and I hope they will correct course and come into compliance with federal law.” said Councilmember David Carr.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/icymi-stefanik-op-ed-in-real-clear-defense-the-pentagon-needs-a-quantum-strategy,ICYMI: Stefanik Op-Ed in Real Clear Defense: The Pentagon Needs a Quantum Strategy,2024-10-22,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. – In case you missed it, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik published an opinion in Real Clear Defense pushing the Department of Defense (DoD) to develop and embrace a quantum strategy. Building off the strategy of the Air Force Research Lab in her district in Rome, New York, the Congresswoman outlines three critical lines of effort that the DoD must execute in order to fully utilize the power of quantum and keep up with the global competition felt around the world.

The Pentagon Needs a Quantum Strategy

By Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21)

“As our adversaries across the globe become increasingly emboldened, it has never been more critical that America maintain its technological edge by investing in quantum computing. Air Force Research Lab’s Information Directorate in Rome, New York, has long been the epicenter of the Air Force’s quantum information science research and development efforts. For years, the lab has worked diligently to conduct critical applied research across many quantum technologies and drive the Air Force’s ability to maintain superior information technological advantage against our adversaries. It is time the Department of Defense (DoD) do the same. As quantum advantage approaches, we must prepare for it by ensuring our quantum computers are industrially useful and able to solve critical operational problems for the DoD.

In pursuit of this goal, the DoD must execute three critical lines of effort. First, it must fully embrace, and Congress must fully fund, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) program. This program in partnership with AFRL-Rome’s systems engineering and broad quantum expertise will benchmark industrial efforts to build a useful quantum computer. This novel effort has yet to be conducted anywhere else across government. DARPA’s innovative approach to running the QBI program is the most significant federal work done in quantum computing to date and must be fully supported within the DoD and by Congress.

Second, the DoD must craft and execute a strategic framework to guide its approach to follow DARPA’s effort. If quantum technologies are to become an integral component of our defense arsenal, the DoD must develop a deliberate approach to the development, prototyping, and scaling of quantum capabilities to solve operational problems. My language in this year’s House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), would accomplish this by requiring the DoD to develop such a strategy in pursuit of this goal. It will be critical for the Senate to support this language and ensure it is included in this year’s final NDAA.

Third, it is imperative the DoD holistically engage with the quantum industrial ecosystem, academia, and the interagency. Formed between AFRL-Rome, Brookhaven National Lab, industry partners large and small, and a robust system of universities and community colleges, the Empire State Quantum Network being formed in Upstate New York is a model for DoD to engage partners of all types to fully embrace quantum technologies.

Through the incredible work being done by DARPA, AFRL-Rome, and the U.S. quantum innovation ecosystem, we are getting closer to reaching that goal. By developing a ready quantum workforce, software applications, algorithms, and other capabilities in addition to hardware, we will fast-track the building of an industrially useful fault-tolerant quantum computer and maintain technological advantage over our adversaries.”

Click HERE to read Congresswoman Stefanik’s opinion.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenneys-office-holds-district-wide-constituent-services-day,Congresswoman Tenney’s Office Holds District-Wide Constituent Services Day,2024-10-22,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Claudia Tenney,T000478,tenney.house.gov,tenney,https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Oswego, New York — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) announced that her office will be hosting a district-wide day of constituent services, offering personalized federal casework assistance across five of the 12 counties in New York’s 24th District.

Staff from Tenney’s office will be available to help constituents with a variety of issues related to federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service, and Passport Agency.

For those interested in attending these mobile office hours or seeking more information, please contact one of Tenney’s district offices. The offices in Lockport (716-514-5130), Victor (585-869-2060), and Oswego (315-236-7088) are open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Mobile office hours will be available at the following times and locations on October 24, 2024:

Orleans County

10 AM - 12 PM

Clarendon Town Hall

16385 Church Street, Clarendon, New York 14429

Livingston County

1 PM - 3 PM

Conesus Town Hall - 2nd Floor

6210 South Livonia Road, Conesus, New York 14435

Wayne County

12:30 PM - 2PM

Town of Wolcott Town Hall

6070 Lake Avenue, Wolcott, New York 14590

Cayuga County

3 PM - 4:30 PM

Town of Cato Town Hall

11320 Short Cut Road, Cato, New York 13033

Seneca County

2 PM - 4:30 PM

Waterloo Town Hall

66 Virginia Street, Waterloo, New York 13165

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/icymi-stefanik-joins-fox-news-america-reports-to-call-for-investigation-into-intelligence-leaks-from-biden-harris-administration-that-undermine-our-ally-israel,ICYMI: Stefanik Joins Fox News’ America Reports to Call for Investigation into Intelligence Leaks from Biden-Harris Administration that Undermine our Ally Israel,2024-10-21,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Fox News’ America Reports with Sandra Smith and John Roberts to discuss Kamala Harris turning her back on our ally Israel and Jewish Americans and the need for an immediate investigation into intelligence allegedly leaked from the Biden-Harris Administration that threatened to undermine Israel’s military operations against Iran.

View her full interview here.

View highlights from her interview below:

On the Biden-Harris Administration Undermining Israel’s Ability to Fight for Its Very Existence:

“It’s a disgrace, and at every opportunity Kamala Harris has turned her back on our most precious ally Israel. And you can see it play out if you look at polling. Jewish voters are overwhelmingly voting for President Trump who strongly had Israel's back and arguably, I believe, was the strongest American President we've ever had in history when it comes to our support for Israel, when it comes to the Abraham Accords. But the really, really sad and really concerning, really sickness of that statement, John, I would say is it's Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists who are chanting, ‘Death to Israel, Death to America,’ who committed atrocities on October 7th just over a year ago. So what she should have said, what anyone running for President of the United States should have said is that Israel is our closest ally, our most precious ally, and we strongly stand with them, and we will support them in their efforts to defeat these Iranian backed terrorists.”

…

“Well, it’s also Hamas who is using civilians as civilian shields. It is Hamas, they’re the terrorists. They have brutalized their own people, not just the genocide and atrocities that they have called for and committed against Israelis.”

…

“Well, they have done everything they can to appease the Iranian regime and, again, turn their back on Israel. Take the U.S. military aid that we passed in a bipartisan basis in Congress to Israel. This Administration, with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' support, slow walked that aid. And they are still doing everything they can to undermine Israel's ability to fight for their own country, to fight for their very existence. This is the most important time in modern history for the U.S. to stand strongly with Israel. So again, Kamala Harris, at every opportunity has chosen to turn her back on Israel, to show a lack of support, and even to appease the pro-Hamas talking points. These are the same talking points, John, think about it, that the pro-Hamas agitators are using on college campuses when they're committing antisemitic statements and physical assaults against Jewish students. So she is siding with them rather than siding with American principles and American values.”

On Alleged Leak from Biden-Harris Intelligence Agency Compromising Israel’s Military Efforts Against Iran:

“There's an absolute lack of urgency. This is very, very serious. It doesn't get more serious than this, particularly, as I said, when Israel is fighting for its very existence and conducting important operations every single day. The fact that this classified information was leaked not only does it really hurt our credibility with our allies around the world in terms of intelligence sharing, but it also, I'm concerned about the lack of urgency from this Administration. Those statements from John Kirby, he didn't say, ‘We absolutely are committed to getting to the bottom of it.’”

…

“So there should be an investigation immediately. And him saying, ‘We're going to try to prevent this from happening again.’ This should never happen again. There needs to be taken immediate criminal action, referrals to the Department of Justice, and this person who broke the law by leaking classified information, they should be in prison.”

…

“Correct. To a pro-Iranian outlet. So there needs to be absolute criminal referrals when they get to the bottom of this, but there is a fundamental lack of urgency. This needs to be handled now, immediately, not, ‘We're going to try to prevent this from happening again.’ They should say, ‘We will ensure that this never happens again.’”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/icymi-stefanik-joins-newsmax-s-the-chris-salcedo-show-to-discuss-the-america-first-agenda-demanding-an-investigation-into-the-alleged-intelligence-leak-that-undermined-israel,ICYMI: Stefanik Joins Newsmax’s The Chris Salcedo Show To Discuss the America First Agenda & Demanding An Investigation Into The Alleged Intelligence Leak that Undermined Israel,2024-10-21,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"View her full interview here.

View highlights from her interview below:

On The Stark Contrast Between President Trump America First Policies Versus Kamala Harris’ America Last:

“Well, it is America First versus America Last. I think you hit the nail on the head. President Trump has a record, a proven record, of putting Americans first whether it's standing up for the American worker with the strongest economy ever in the history of our country, with the highest wage and salary growth because of his America First policies. Or you saw the most secure border in our nation's history under President Trump with build the wall, ending catch and release and restoring Remain in Mexico. Additionally, you had peace through strength with strong foreign policy, and you had peace around the world whether it was the Abraham Accords in the Middle East or the only modern president where Putin did not invade another country. That was on President Trump's watch. Compare that with the failures and the America Last agenda and record of Kamala Harris: a wide open border, and she's Joe Biden's open border czar. You have an economy that is terrible and hurting hardworking American families, small businesses, and farms with the highest rate of inflation in our lifetime. And look at the wars around the world. You have our most precious ally Israel under attack from Hamas and Hezbollah backed by Iran, which Kamala Harris has appeased throughout her vice presidency. And you have, of course, our adversaries seeing American weakness. And you have instances where Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine. So this is all on Kamala Harris' watch. It is a disgrace. And my comment about that disgraced former Member of Congress who I replaced in leadership as House Republican Conference Chair: there is a reason that voters overwhelmingly sent her home and elected somebody else, Harriet Hageman, in the State of Wyoming, and it's because she does not prioritize the American people. She is so far out of touch and it’s becoming apparent for the mainstream media elites that are attacking our American values. So I don't think it's going to be much help to Kamala Harris' already flailing campaign. And President Trump is gaining support, historic support, among African American voters, Hispanic voters, Jewish voters, working class voters, Asian American voters, and he is making inroads with undecided women voters as well.”

On The Illegal Leak Of Israel Intelligence To Iran & The Need For An Immediate Investigation:

“I think it's a disgrace, and this Administration was not clear enough that they will get to the bottom of this illegal leak. We have seen this over and over again from Democrat Administrations in the Deep State, and it undermines Israel's ability to defend itself. It also undermines our relationship with our allies and partners around the world where they feel that they cannot trust us when it comes to classified information. And what we heard from the podium at the White House, instead of saying, ‘We will absolutely get to the bottom of this, do a criminal referral, and ensure it never happens again,’ they said, ‘Well, basically, we're going to work as hard as we can to try to ensure, to prevent this.’ They need to do much, much more. They need to have a criminal referral and make sure that doesn't happen. But my big fear and my hunch is you have so many pro-Iran Deep Staters that are working in the Biden-Harris Administration, that they're doing anything and everything–including leaking classified information–to undermine Israel's fight for its very existence at a time, most importantly, when the U.S. should be standing shoulder to shoulder with Israel.”

On Exposing the Deep State’s Corruption:

“I think it's both. It is incompetence, but it also is corruption. And I've seen that firsthand. I sit on the House Intelligence Committee. I sit on the House Armed Services Committee. I was front and center during those two sham impeachment trials led by Adam Schiff, the disgraced member who was correctly censured. And you see the corruption in our intelligence agencies to function, unfortunately, as an arm of the Democrat Party and the Democrat Administration. And they did everything they could to undermine President Trump who is the duly elected President of the United States. So it is, yes, incompetence, but even more insidious is the corruption, which is why I've been so outspoken that we need to clean out the Deep State. We need to hold these agencies accountable, and that's our responsibility in terms of our oversight capacity in Congress. Another agency that is very guilty of this is the FBI. At every opportunity we have seen corruption of the FBI trying to cover up their tracks rather than saying, you know, this individual broke the law when they leaked this classified information or this individual doctored the FISA application, as you remember, leading up to the 2016 Russia hoax impeachment. We need to hold them accountable, and the frustration of the American people is, why haven't people referred to jail? Why they have not been prosecuted and sent to jail when they have admittedly and publicly and are doing book tours about these classified leaks and inaccurate and illegal acts that were committed in these agencies?”

On Kamala Harris Mocking Religious Americans While President Trump Puts Americans First:

“Oh, it is a disgrace. It is so revealing. Our country was founded on Judeo-Christian ethics. We are a Christian nation. And there is a reason why Catholics and Christians and Jewish voters are voting overwhelmingly for President Trump, and it's because Kamala Harris revealed so much. This was, I think, directly after she refused to go to the Al Smith Dinner which is a historic dinner to benefit Catholic Charities in New York City that historically both presidential nominees, Republicans and Democrats, go to. She will be the first nominee since Walter Mondale not to go and, boy, does that show a lot. But the fact that she basically said that individual was unwelcome there, it is a disgrace. And they are welcome to support President Trump. And voters will overwhelmingly support President Trump.”

On The Need To Release Kamala Harris’ Full 60 Minute Interview & The Blatant Bias Of The Mainstream Media:

“Well first of all, President Trump has been spot on. He has called out the absolute bias in the mainstream media, and he is exactly right that 60 Minutes must release the full transcript. It is a disgrace. These institutions are really exposing how deep their rot is and that they function as an arm of the Democrat Party. I've been proud to take on the mainstream media over and over again, whether it's their biased, inaccurate coverage of Republicans, including myself, but all the way up to President Trump. President Trump is right to call them the Fake News because they are peddling whatever talking points the Democrat and the Left provide the media. The media functions as stenographers, and that's why you're seeing the American people look for alternative news sites. That's why you're seeing news stations like the great Newsmax grow in terms of people are looking for actual news and actual facts, rather than talking points from the Left.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/statement-on-former-obama-ag-suing-u-s-government-on-behalf-of-chinese-military-company-dji,Statement on Former Obama AG Suing U.S. Government on Behalf of Chinese Military Company DJI,2024-10-21,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on Barack Obama’s former Attorney General suing the United States Department of Defense (DoD) on behalf of Communist Chinese drone company DJI in an attempt to remove DJI from the DoD’s list of Chinese Military Companies.

“Barack Obama’s former Attorney General Loretta Lynch has turned her back on her nation, selling out to our greatest adversary Communist China and suing the United States on behalf of CCP-owned drone company DJI. Not only is her lawsuit full of factual errors, it is also an obvious effort by DJI to distract from CBP’s recent halting of DJI imports due to Uyghur slave labor concerns and a futile attempt to disrupt the momentum behind my unanimously passed Countering CCP Drones Act. DJI’s time in the United States is rightfully coming to an end and Loretta Lynch’s sham lawsuit is not going to save them.”

The U.S. Department of Defense has certified multiple times that DJI presents legitimate national security risks and is a Chinese Military Company.

In August 2017, the U.S. Army halted the use of all DJI drones citing a risk of increased cyber vulnerabilities.

In July 2021, the Department of Defense stated that DJI systems pose a threat to U.S. national security and that mitigating the threats posed by DJI is a priority for the Department.

In October 2022, DJI was added to the Department of Defense’s 1260H Chinese Military Company list because of DJI’s role in advancing the modernization efforts of the People’s Liberation Army.

In January 2024, the Department of Defense recertified DJI on its 1260H Chinese Military Company list.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-gottheimer-introduce-bipartisan-float-act-reduce-financial-burden,"Garbarino, Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan FLOAT Act to Reduce the Financial Burden Of Flood Insurance Costs",2024-10-18,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Andrew R. Garbarino,G000597,garbarino.house.gov,garbarino,https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05) introduced the bipartisan Flood Loss Offset and Affordability Tax Credit (FLOAT) Act. The legislation introduces a tax credit of up to $1,000 to help individuals and families afford flood insurance premiums, whether through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or private insurers.

The FLOAT Act aims to ease the financial burden of flood insurance, encouraging homeowners to invest in protective coverage. The tax credit will be available to households earning under $200,000 annually, with a phaseout for higher incomes, and up to $400,000 for joint filers. The credit is also limited to primary residences and is inflation-adjusted to ensure long-term affordability.

""Long Islanders know firsthand the impact of flooding and the importance of being prepared. This legislation provides a critical incentive for homeowners to protect their properties without breaking the bank,” said Rep. Garbarino. “With instances of severe weather on the rise, the FLOAT Act ensures that families in my district can afford flood insurance coverage, enabling them to recover quickly and avoid devastating financial losses.""

The FLOAT Act reflects a proactive approach to mitigating the risks and costs associated with severe weather events. By offering an annual tax credit for flood insurance premiums, the legislation makes insurance more accessible and ensures that homeowners and their communities can withstand and recover from disasters more effectively.

Read the full bill text here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases/lalota-hosts-leaders-suffolk-veterans-community,LaLota Hosts Leaders from Suffolk Veterans’ Community,2024-10-18,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Nick LaLota,L000598,lalota.house.gov,lalota,https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"ROCKY POINT, NY - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a Navy Veteran, held a Veterans Roundtable at the Rocky Point VFW with key stakeholders and subject-matter experts to discuss the numerous issues facing Long Island’s Veteran community.

“As a Navy veteran, I deeply appreciate everyone who joined our roundtable in Rocky Point. Hearing directly from those on the front lines of veterans' issues is crucial in tackling the challenges our service members face every day,” said LaLota. “I am fully committed to ensuring that those who served our great country receive the care and support they’ve earned. By working closely with local leaders and advocates, we can enhance the quality of care for veterans and make sure no one who wore the uniform is left behind.”

Background:

The roundtable discussed the following issues:

Veteran mental health, including LaLota’s Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act;

Improving healthcare options for Veterans, including increasing VA access and LaLota’s Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act;

Housing for Veterans, including the lack of affordable housing options and the high number of homeless Veterans including LaLota’s Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act;

Issues at the Northport VA, including ongoing construction updates and hospital conditions, and

State Veterans Homes issues, including the high cost of medications and the need for more specialty care.

The following individuals took part in LaLota’s Veterans Roundtable:

Suffolk County Legislature Majority Leader and Legislator Nick Caracappa, Chairman, Veterans Committee

Marcelle Leis, Director, Suffolk County VSA

Tom Ronayne, Former Director, Suffolk County VSA

Fred Sganga, Director, Long Island State Veterans Home

Francis Amalfitano, President & CEO, United Veterans Beacon House

Bill Hughes, Commander, Suffolk County VFW, District 11

Kenneth Dolan, Legislative Chair, Suffolk County American Legion

Mel Cohen, Vietnam Veterans of America

Rich Dellasso, Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk - Veterans Affairs

Nancy Tappin, Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project

Joe Cognitore, Commander of the Rocky Point VFW Post 6249

Several staff members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3371,Congressman Mike Lawler Introduces Legislation Cracking Down on Foreign Governments That Wrongfully Detain Americans,2024-10-18,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congressman Mike Lawler announced legislation he introduced to hold nations accountable for taking American citizens hostage or otherwise wrongfully detaining them. The bill, the State Sponsor of Wrongful or Unlawful Detention Act, will establish a designation of state sponsor of wrongful or unlawful detention. Countries with this designation would be subject to certain sanctions and be prohibited from receiving foreign assistance. This status would be reflected in travel advisories and the State Department will work with airlines to provide warnings for travelers as well.

""The number of incidents in which American citizens have been taken hostage while traveling abroad is deeply disturbing, and foreign governments that repeatedly engage in this behavior must be held accountable,"" said Congressman Lawler. ""Congress must do more to protect Americans and deter incidents from happening in the first place. The State Sponsor of Wrongful or Unlawful Detention Act will ensure this is the case and I look forward to working with colleagues in both parties to get this bill passed as swiftly as possible.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3382,"Congressman Mike Lawler Announces Major, Multi-Faceted Housing Plan Alongside Local Elected Officials and Realtors",2024-10-18,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congressman Mike Lawler rolled out a multi-faceted housing plan alongside elected officials and realtors from across the Hudson Valley, addressing housing challenges impacting Hudson Valley residents and families across the United States – the Revitalizing America's Housing Act. The plan calls for a series of bipartisan reforms and policies that would incentivize construction and reduce the lack of affordability, improve the availability of supplies, land, and financing, address the health and safety of our communities’ housing, and vastly improve oversight to ensure resources are being properly utilized and going where they’re needed.

""I’m proud to be introducing the Revitalizing America’s Housing Act,"" said Congressman Lawler. ""This plan calls for a series of bipartisan reforms and policies that would incentivize construction and reduce unaffordability, would improve the available of supplies, land, and financing for builders, owners and purchasers, would address the health and safety of our communities’ housing, and would vastly improve oversight to ensure resources are being properly utilized and going where they’re needed.

""The issues confronting our housing system are myriad and manifold,"" Congressman Lawler concluded. ""They require a comprehensive set of policy prescriptions to address. The Revitalizing America’s Housing Act will do exactly that. I’m looking forward to continuing to work with my colleagues in both parties to advance this important measure, and I’m going to keep working on common sense solutions to the issues of the day, including our housing crisis, in order to benefit hard-working Hudson Valley families.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-hosts-vietnam-veteran-pinning-ceremony-wayne-county,Congresswoman Tenney Hosts Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony in Wayne County,2024-10-18,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Claudia Tenney,T000478,tenney.house.gov,tenney,https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Victor, New York—Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today honored 40 Vietnam veterans from the Finger Lakes Region during a Vietnam War Commemorative Pinning Ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post in Lyons.

Tenney was joined at the event by New York State Senator Pam Helming, Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes, Assemblyman Brian Manktelow, and Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan.

Tenney awarded each veteran a commemorative Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin, symbolizing the nation's heartfelt gratitude for their service. This pin, an emblem of honor, is part of a national initiative to acknowledge and thank veterans who served during the Vietnam War. In August, Tenney honored 30 Vietnam veterans at a similar ceremony in Oswego County as part of her ongoing initiative to pay tribute to the brave men and women who served during the Vietnam War and their families for their selfless sacrifice.

“For many Vietnam veterans, the service and the struggles they endured went unrecognized for far too long. Today, we strove to right that wrong, by showing them the respect, honor, and appreciation they have always deserved. By hosting these commemorative pining events, I hope to convey our deep appreciation for the courage and resilience of these veterans. It was an honor to present these 40 Vietnam veterans from our community with a small token of our nation’s gratitude for their selfless sacrifice. Thank you to these individuals and their families for their profound sacrifice and unwavering dedication to our great nation,” said Congresswoman Tenney.

""For many of our Vietnam veterans, coming home meant quietly putting away memories of service. But today, as you stand together, I hope you feel the strength of connection, with fellow veterans, your families, and all of us who honor you. It’s never too late to celebrate and recognize our veterans as heroes. Our younger generations need your stories, your wisdom, and your example,"" said Senator Helming.

“This is a great opportunity to show our Vietnam veterans the respect and appreciation that they deserve. When I think about the heroes welcome that these brave men and women didn’t receive 40 years ago, I am beyond heartbroken. I applaud Congresswoman Tenney for her actions to ensure that every Vietnam Veteran receives the recognition and support that they deserve. Today is just one of many days that we honor and recognize their bravery and heroism,” said Assemblyman Manktelow.

“I would like to thank Congresswoman Tenney for bringing us all together to honor the brave men and women who put their lives on the line in service to our country. As a representative for New York’s Finger Lakes region, I have always been proud to recognize our Veterans and thank them for their courage and willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we all so deeply cherish. Unfortunately, many of our Vietnam Veterans did not receive the hero’s welcome home they deserved. The goal of this commemorative pinning ceremony is to give these Veterans that formal ‘welcome home’ and I could not be happier to be a part of such a special event,” Assemblyman Gallahan.

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https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3358,"Congressman Mike Lawler Issues Statement on the Elimination of October 7th Mastermind, Hamas Head Yahya Sinwar",2024-10-17,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congressman Mike Lawler issued the following statement after confirmation that the head of Hamas and architect of the October 7th terrorist attack against Israel was killed by Israeli forces.

""Good riddance to the vile head of Hamas and the architect of its barbaric October 7th terrorist attack against Israel- the worst mass murder of Jews in a single day since the Holocaust. Yahya Sinwar has finally gotten his comeuppance and the Middle East is one step closer to peace with this monster gone,"" said Congressman Lawler.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/statement-on-communist-chinese-party-infiltration-at-harvard-university/2dab8ecd-f933-45d7-9a55-cd76f5e4fb3b,Statement on Communist Chinese Party Infiltration at Harvard University,2024-10-17,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following a report by the Washington Free Beacon on an investigation by the House Select Committee on the CCP revealing Harvard’s role in exacerbating Communist China’s transnational repression on their campus.

“Once again, Harvard has proven to be completely corrupted by adversarial foreign influence. Harvard is kowtowing to Communist China and as a senior member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee I will continue working to root out foreign control over our college campuses. We cannot allow American institutions of higher education to serve as tools for Communist China to carry out its transnational repression. I look forward to working with Chairman Moolenaar and Chairwoman Foxx to hold Harvard accountable and to end Communist China’s infiltration of American universities,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.

""This is yet another example of Harvard’s appallingly unequal treatment of protestors based on the speech they support. Harvard is punishing brave students who spoke out against the CCP’s human rights abuses while not only letting the student who assaulted them off scot-free but also handing him an apology. The American higher education system needs to wake up to the Chinese Communist Party’s influence on our nation’s campuses and protect students who speak out against the CCP, not punish them for standing up to bullies,"" said Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/stefanik-moolenaar-condemn-ccp-drone-company-dji-s-use-of-uyghur-slave-labor,"Stefanik, Moolenaar Condemn CCP-Drone Company DJI’s Use of Uyghur Slave Labor",2024-10-17,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar released the following statement:

“For years CCP-drone manufacturer DJI has been rightfully blacklisted by the U.S. government for actively aiding the CCP in carrying out surveillance for their genocidal crimes against Uyghurs in Xinjiang. Now we have discovered that DJI is not only aiding this genocide but also forcing Uyghur slave labor in Xinjiang to manufacture the very drones used to surveil the human rights abuses against them in direct violation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. DJI is advancing the capabilities of the Chinese military, carrying out human rights abuses, using slave labor, and spying on Americans. It is past time to end U.S. dependence on this anti-American company and bolster American manufacturing by getting our unanimously passed Countering CCP Drones Act signed into law.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/stefanik-statement-on-israel-s-elimination-of-hamas-leader-yahya-sinwar,Stefanik Statement on Israel’s Elimination of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar,2024-10-17,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. - House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement.

""Today is a historic day of justice for the Jewish people, the state of Israel, and humanity worldwide. Yahya Sinwar, an embodiment of pure evil and the barbarian leader of Hamas who was the mastermind of the October 7th atrocities has been eliminated.

During Yahya Sinwar’s October 7th attack, Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists slaughtered over 1,200 innocent civilians, including 46 Americans, and took over 250 Israeli civilians hostage, over 100 of which remain hostage today. Israel’s elimination of Sinwar has made the world safer by taking out an evil terrorist leader that sought the destruction of both Israel and the United States.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-langworthy-announces-2-million-federal-funding-ripley-interstate,Congressman Langworthy Announces $2 Million in Federal Funding for the Ripley Interstate Shovel Ready Site in Chautauqua County,2024-10-16,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Nicholas A. Langworthy,L000600,langworthy.house.gov,langworthy,https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) will receive a federal grant of $1,999,999 for the Ripley Interstate Shovel Ready Site (RISRS) project. The project is expected to generate $60 million in private investment and create 320 new jobs in the region.

“The Ripley Shovel Ready Site will bring good-paying jobs, attract new businesses, and provide the economic boost Chautauqua County needs,” said Congressman Nick Langworthy. “This significant investment will drive this project forward and give the community new opportunities for economic growth. As someone who grew up in the Southern Tier, I will always make it a priority to bring our federal tax dollars home for meaningful efforts like this one.”

""Securing this funding represents a significant advancement for the Ripley shovel-ready site, a key project that promises to drive economic growth and prosperity here in Chautauqua County. This additional $1,999,999 from the Appalachian Regional Commission will help build out critical infrastructure and bring this project one step closer to completion. I want to extend my sincere gratitude to Congressman Nick Langworthy for his steadfast support. Congressman Langworthy has been a constant advocate for our residents, and is working with Chautauqua County to bring economic revitalization to our region. I also wish to thank Mark Geise, our Deputy County Executive for Economic Development and CEO of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency, for his tireless efforts in bringing this vision to life. This site will attract new investments, create jobs, and promote the kind of economic development that will benefit our county for generations,"" said Paul M. Wendel Jr., Chautauqua County Executive.

Congressman Langworthy sent a letter of support for this funding in April — read the full letter here.

The RISRS project will install critical infrastructure, including access roads, water, sewer, gas, and communication lines, transforming the 147-acre site into a shovel-ready location for future businesses. These improvements will help meet the growing demand for development-ready space from the manufacturing, transportation, and warehousing sectors, and will play a vital role in revitalizing the region’s economy.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-langworthy-announces-2-million-federal-funding-workforce,Congressman Langworthy Announces $2 Million in Federal Funding for Workforce Development Programs at Alfred State,2024-10-16,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Nicholas A. Langworthy,L000600,langworthy.house.gov,langworthy,https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that Alfred State is receiving a federal grant of $1,998,370 for training programs to bolster the workforce for the heavy equipment and trucking industries.

“Businesses in the Southern Tier face a shortage of skilled workers, and this program can create new opportunities for local students and workers to gain the skills necessary to meet the growing demands of these industries,"" said Congressman Langworthy. “This investment will ensure that our region has a steady pipeline of talent for the heavy equipment and trucking sectors, paving the way for new economic growth. I will always be a voice in Washington for workforce development and I'm proud to support schools like Alfred State, who do great work in preparing students for successful careers.”

This funding comes from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and will allow 180 students will enroll in Alfred State’s heavy equipment operation or trucking and diesel Associate of Occupational Studies program. It will also provide for hands-on learning experiences for 338 middle and high school students, and allow 300 workers will enroll in a heavy equipment operation or trucking and diesel micro-credential program.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3355,"Rep. Lawler Announces Over $32 Million in Federal Funding in FY25, Set to Deliver More Than $70 Million For District in First Term",2024-10-16,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler was joined by Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco and other local elected officials outside the Rockland County Sheriff's office to highlight major infrastructure and public safety investments for the Hudson Valley secured in federal community project funding for Fiscal Year 2025. Although the appropriations work for Fiscal Year 2025 is still ongoing, Congressman Lawler has already secured more than $32.9 million for fifteen different projects across New York's 17th Congressional District. This is in addition to $38 million in federal funding for 17 projects in Fiscal Year 2024. With the latest numbers, Congressman Lawler is set to deliver more than $70 million for New York's 17th Congressional District in his first term in office.

""When I was elected to represent this district, I promised I would work with my partners at every level of government and in both parties to prioritize the needs of our residents,"" said Congressman Lawler. ""That’s exactly what I’ve done in working with each of the officials with me here today to ensure funding for each of these important projects.""

""Projects like these are great examples of what we can accomplish when we put aside politics and focus on meeting the needs of our communities and constituents,"" Congressman Lawler concluded. ""That’s been my focus as a Congressman, it’s been my focus throughout the appropriations process for both Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025, and it will always be my focus.""

Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of the 118th Congress and represents New York's 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.

Complete footage of yesterday's press conference can be viewed here.

Below is a list and description of each project announced by Congressman Lawler:

Rockland County Public Safety and Crime Prevention Initiative

Recipient: Rockland County Sheriff's Office

Amount: $4,500,000

Summary: The funding will be used for necessary law enforcement priorities such as police vehicles, equipment to be utilized at a new reality-based public safety training facility, and the structural analysis and design of the facility. This project will provide necessary support to the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office to ensure effective enforcement of laws, address crimes, and improve the criminal justice system across the County. These priorities closely align with the purposes of the Byrne Justice Grants program.

Law Enforcement Reality-Based Training Facility

Recipient: Rockland County Sheriff's Office

Amount: $2,600,000

Summary: The funding will be used to construct a new reality-based training facility for the Rockland County Sheriff Department to grow law enforcement capacity, ensure effective law enforcement operations, and overall enhance public safety throughout the county. This project will increase law enforcement capacity and enhance development of public safety in Rockland County, NY. This new facility will allow the Sheriff’s office to better combat crime, improve community safety, and foster an environment more conducive to economic development.

Westchester Pleasantville Water District Storage Tank Replacement/Rehabilitation

Amount: $2,250,000

Summary: The funding will be used to mitigate risks attached to their leaking North and South Water Storage Tanks. Both 1-million-gallon water storage tanks are housed within the Millwood Water Treatment Plant approximately 3 miles north of the Village and services the entire Pleasantville Water District and approximately 2,000 residents in the Town of Mount Pleasant. Over the course of their 90-year history, both storage tanks have been exposed to natural deterioration, which has led to their useful life cycles coming to an end. Funding for the proposed Water Tank Improvement project will replace both of the Village’s North and South water tanks, which will significantly reduce the tax burden placed on residents. The completion of this project will positively impact the Pleasantville water distribution system, which services all 7,513 residents (U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 Decennial Census) and an additional 2,000+ residents living in the Town of Mount Pleasant. Without funding, Pleasantville’s North and South Water Tanks would continue to suffer from leakage which will compromise the Village’s water supply, further increasing distribution risks that will negatively affect residential quality of life.

Nanuet TOD Project

Recipient: Town of Clarkstown

Amount: $5,000,000

Summary: The funding will be used for construction of the first phase of its transformative vision for the Nanuet Transit Oriented Development Plan (TOD), including water and sewer infrastructure improvements, road, sidewalk, and pedestrian safety and streetscape enhancements. Bringing this extensive new infrastructure will spark the redevelopment of the area by mitigating the drainage issues plaguing development in the area, enhancing the appeal of the area, and creating the necessary connectivity for a walkable and easily accessible TOD neighborhood. This transformational project will lead to an expansion of workforce housing, parking, and economic opportunity for the community.

Safer Ramapo Project

Recipient: Town of Ramapo

Amount: $5,000,000

Summary: The funding will be used for installation of pedestrian safety measures, including traffic signals, turning lanes, walking paths, and sidewalks in the Town of Ramapo. Directing funding towards pedestrian safety measures will not only mitigate the risk of accidents but also cultivate a more pedestrian-friendly environment. This will improve accessibility and safety, improve connectedness, and improve ADA compliance. The Town of Ramapo is also home to one of the largest Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish populations in the country, with many of these individuals walking to shul on Saturdays. To ensure the safety of these individuals, the Town of Ramapo requires additional funding for the construction of sidewalks. From 2011-2022, there have been 983 pedestrian injuries, and twenty-seven (27) deaths in the Town of Ramapo. Safer walking conditions continue to be an urgent need for Ramapo residents.

Carmel Water District II Water Plant Upgrade and Rehabilitation Project

Recipient: Town of Carmel

Amount: $1,250,000

Summary: The funding will be used to repair/replace a 60-year-old facility and associated equipment to meet federal and state requirements of PFOAs. This project will directly benefit approximately 10,000 individuals on a daily basis. Beyond safeguarding public health, it will also have far reaching positive effects on various institutions and businesses in downtown Carmel, including the Putnam Hospital, and Carmel High School.

Hallocks Mill Sewer District Extension Project

Recipient: Town of Yorktown

Amount: $1,250,000

Summary: The funding will provide public sewer service to neighborhoods presently serviced by residential septic systems. The properties served by septic systems have generally been installed on small lots with steep slopes and environmental constraints, which are not ideal for septic system performance. The extended district will dramatically improve and enhance the water quality of Sparkle Lake, a major recreational resource for town residents, as well as the Croton Reservoir, which provides drinking water for millions of residents in the metropolitan area. The proposed wastewater infrastructure project, however, protects one of the largest public water systems in the United States.

Croton Falls Sewer Project

Recipient: Town of North Salem

Amount: $1,250,000

Summary: The project will install sewers in the Village of Croton Falls’ General Business district to replace existing septic and cesspools. The Village is struggling because some of its businesses, especially all of the restaurants which have mixed use with residential apartments over them, are on older septic tanks that cannot be upgraded due to a lack of space. Due to its proximity to the Muscoot Reservoir, many of the existing tanks and fields are on New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) property and under roads, some are not fixable if they were to fail. To allow the Village to take advantage of its assets and begin to realize the potential of the community, Croton Falls needs sewers, which this funding will provide.

Town of Orangetown Sidewalk Improvement Project

Recipient: Town of Orangetown

Amount: $1,500,000

Summary: The funding would be used for streetscaping improvements in the Hamlet of Pearl River in the Town of Orangetown specifically to install sidewalks, curbs, and drainage improvements. This project provides streetscape improvements that meet a compelling local need consistent with the statutory purposes of the Economic Development Initiative. The corridor receiving these improvements has seen three fatalities in the last 15 years and is part of Orangetown’s continued efforts to improve pedestrian safety on Middletown Road. Sidewalks are a critical element of community well-being and serve as a connector between residents, neighborhoods, local economies, and more. Walkable sidewalks will ensure Orangetown is a place that attracts both businesses and new residents, which will surely promote economic development in the community.

Village of New Square Road Infrastructure Improvements Project

Recipient: Village of New Square

Requested Amount: $4,000,000

Summary: The funding will complete much needed improvements for NYS Route 45, widen Village roads, and complete paving improvements. The project will enhance traffic flow and increase the safety of motorists and pedestrians by addressing long-standing concerns about road conditions and motorist/pedestrian safety in the Village of New Square. Portions of the project area lack adequate sidewalks as a buffer from narrow, congested roads and are inherently dangerous in a fast-growing Village where many pedestrians utilize Village streets to travel to school, shopping, and visits to friends and family. By rectifying roadway deficiencies, the Village will relieve congestion, reduce travel time, and increase vehicle operating benefits.

Memorial Drive Reconstruction Project

Recipient: Village of Suffern

Amount: $1,000,000

Summary: The funding will be used for the reconstruction of Memorial Drive. The project will reopen a critical thoroughfare for emergency vehicles and for their timely response which can save lives, prevent injuries and protect property. Memorial Drive, which is currently closed due to the continual road deterioration and for the safety of residents, is also a major connection between the local community and US Route 202. Its reconstruction will stabilize the road for the safe use by all traffic including emergency vehicles.

Downtown Water Main Lining Project

Recipient: Village of Sleepy Hollow

Amount: $983,200

Summary: The funding will support a multi-phase project to address hydraulic inefficiencies in the downtown area, the Village of Sleepy Hollow will reline and replace approximately 1,980 linear feet of existing 8” water main line along a portion of Cortlandt Street and College Avenue. The current downtown water system is over 100 years old. The inner village neighborhoods bordering the downtown area represent the Village’s largest number of public housing units, low-income housing, low-income senior housing, and middle-income housing. This corridor is a critical aspect of public health and safety, connectivity and multi-modal transportation, affordable housing, resilient infrastructure, and overall economic investment. As a result, this project will provide immediate remediation and resiliency to infrastructure that otherwise poses a water quality and economic risk to the community, particularly its most vulnerable residents.

Samsondale Avenue Curbs & Sidewalk Replacement Project

Recipient: Village of West Haverstraw

Amount: $800,000

Summary: The funding will be used to construct necessary upgrades of sidewalks and curbing along Samsondale Avenue, which have rapidly deteriorated and become a hazard. The project will unlock critical improvements to a main thoroughfare for a Village operating on a limited budget. Many pedestrians utilize Samsondale Avenue to get to the business district along Railroad Avenue and Route 9W as well as access to and from the Village of Haverstraw. The lack of sidewalks is potentially hazardous to people walking on them. This project will improve accessibility and safety, improve connectedness, and improve ADA compliance.

Westchester County Public Safety Enhancements

Recipient: City of Peekskill

Amount: $520,000

Summary: The funding will be used for expanding and modernizing the Peekskill police station, which is currently at capacity. The City of Peekskill’s police station is currently at capacity and urgently requires more space. With this necessary facility expansion and modernization, the City will be able to hire 10 more law enforcement officers, which will significantly improve operations.

North State Road Water Main Replacement Initiative

Recipient: Town of Ossining

Amount: $1,000,000

Summary: The funding will upgrade the community's water distribution system on North State Road, an area that has a history of water main breaks, including 14 incidents over the last 5 years, that has exposed the general public to health risks and requires expensive repairs. It will improve the Town’s water distribution system as a part of a larger initiative to replace all aged cast iron water mains, significantly reducing the likelihood of water main breaks in a historically problematic area and positively impacting all 37,764 users in the service area.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/statement-on-upcoming-delays-on-amtrak-s-adirondack-line,Statement on Upcoming Delays on Amtrak’s Adirondack Line,2024-10-16,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement:

“My office has reached out to Amtrak demanding accountability following their ill-advised decision to once again reduce the quality of service for riders on the Adirondack Line just one month after resuming full service. Amtrak’s continued mismanagement of the Adirondack Line is unacceptable,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. “I am calling on Amtrak to work towards a solution that avoids disrupting the lives of thousands of New Yorkers and tourists to our region.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/stefanik-condemns-joe-biden-and-kamala-harris-failure-to-combat-antisemitism-in-the-united-nations,Stefanik Condemns Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ Failure to Combat Antisemitism in the United Nations,2024-10-16,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement:

“Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ weak leadership and inexcusable silence in the face of constant antisemitic attacks on Israel’s right to exist has directly incentivized the Palestinian Authority to try to expel Israel from the UN General Assembly. Should the Palestinian Authority succeed in their antisemitic pursuit, it would result in a complete reassessment of U.S. funding of the United Nations.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/10/stefanik-ernst-demand-investigation-into-columbia-student-groups-issuing-anti-jewish-and-anti-israel-threats,"Stefanik, Ernst Demand Investigation into Columbia Student Groups Issuing Anti-Jewish and Anti-Israel Threats",2024-10-15,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Elise M. Stefanik,S001196,stefanik.house.gov,stefanik,https://stefanik.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) sent a letter to FBI Assistant Director in Charge James Dennehy demanding action is taken regarding the threats of violence coming from the Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD) student group coalition. These violent threats towards Jewish and Israeli students and allies demand immediate attention and a thorough investigation to prevent any acts of terrorism.

In the letter, the lawmakers state, “Regarding these terroristic threats, CUAD initially wrote a statement apologizing for and disavowing such heinous remarks. However, on October 8, 2024, CUAD apologized for the apology, saying its contrition “does not represent … CUAD’s values.” In the same statement, CUAD advocated for “liberation by any means necessary, including armed resistance,” and even wrote, in black and white, “violence is the only path forward.” Notably, earlier in the week, the same group endorsed the Hamas-claimed terrorist attack in Tel Aviv, embracing the same language used in its publicly posted threat, calling it “a significant act of resistance.” This so-called “bold attack” claimed the lives of seven people. Among the dead was the mother of a nine-month-old baby who died shielding her child, who himself was rushed to the hospital with injuries.”

The lawmakers continued, “These threats aren’t idle. Last spring, amid significant violence in which the group and its leaders engaged, the director of the Orthodox Union-Jewish Learning Initiative at Columbia and Barnard urged Jewish students to “return home as soon as possible and remain home” because “Columbia University’s Public Safety and the NYPD cannot guarantee Jewish students’ safety in the face of extreme antisemitism and anarchy.””

Read the full letter HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3341,Reps. Lawler and Gottheimer Introduce Legislation to Help Ensure Healthcare Coverage for Dyspraxia/ DCD,2024-10-11,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, during National Dyspraxia/ Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness week, Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced legislation to help ensure healthcare coverage for children and adults struggling with dyspraxia/ DCD. Earlier this year, Representatives Lawler and Gottheimer introduced a resolution expressing support for the designation of October 9 through October 16 as ""National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week.""

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), also referred to as dyspraxia, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects fine and gross motor skills such as balance, coordination, and manual dexterity. While dyspraxia is as common as ADHD and affects approximately 5 to 6 percent of the population, it is unfamiliar to many parents, teachers, and health care professionals. This leads individuals with dyspraxia to go underdiagnosed, misdiagnosed, and largely untreated. That is why raising awareness right now is key.

The new bill, named the Gabriel Rosenberg Dyspraxia/DCD Coverage Act, establishes a GAO study to report to Congress on how dyspraxia/DCD treatment is currently covered by insurance and what barriers to coverage exist. Specifically, the report must include:

Whether any coverage for dyspraxia/DCD treatment is provided under Medicare.

Whether any coverage for dyspraxia/DCD treatment is provided under States’ Medicaid programs.

Whether any coverage for dyspraxia/DCD treatment is provided under other Federal healthcare programs.

The extent to which coverage for dyspraxia/DCD treatment is provided under group health plans and group and individual health insurance coverage.

What types of such items and services are generally covered when coverage for dyspraxia/DCD treatment is available.

Whether there are any age cutoffs that are imposed with respect to coverage of such items and services when such coverage is provided.

Barriers to coverage of such items and services (such as a lack of providers of such items and services).

Whether group health plans and group and individual health insurance coverage are generally in compliance with the requirements of section 2726 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg–26).

Whether children with dyspraxia fail to meet the diagnosis criteria for dyspraxia once becoming adults and therefore lose coverage for such items and services.

Recommendations as to whether CMS should issue guidance regarding coverage of such items and services under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Recommendations on how group health plans and group and individuals’ health insurance coverage may provide better coverage for such items and services.

The bill's namesake, Gabriel Rosenberg, was diagnosed with dyspraxia/ DCD at the age of three. His parents had noticed early on that he wasn't hitting his physical milestones. As an infant, he could not pull up, crawl or sit upright unassisted. Despite raising these concerns with their pediatrician, they were brushed off. After years of struggling to find support for their child, Gabriel's parents, Danielle and Sidney Rosenberg, founded The Spotlight Foundation for Dyspraxia and DCD in 2019, which was rebranded as “Dyspraxia DCD America” in 2023. Through this nonprofit, they have tirelessly advocated on behalf of and provided resources for many families struggling with dyspraxia/ DCD.

""Dyspraxia impacts nearly one in twenty Americans and roughly one student in every classroom across our nation,"" said Representative Lawler (NY-17). ""My new bill with Congressman Gottheimer will determine what barriers currently exist to coverage for dyspraxia/ DCD so that we can work to ensure the needs of every American who struggles with this disorder are met.""

""We must do more to provide support and hope to the millions of Americans who struggle every day to manage dyspraxia,"" said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05). "" We know that individuals with dyspraxia are left largely untreated. Our new, bipartisan legislation will help close the coverage gap and ensure that children and adults struggling with this disorder have access to the care they need.""

""On behalf of Dyspraxia DCD America, I am writing to express our heartfelt gratitude for the bipartisan leadership and commitment of Congressman Mike Lawler and Congressman Josh Gottheimer in proposing this bill to study insurance coverage of dyspraxia in the United States,"" said Danielle Rosenberg, founder of Dyspraxia DCD America. ""This initiative represents a significant step forward in raising awareness and improving the lives of individuals affected by this often misunderstood life-long neurological condition. The bill, named in honor of Gabriel Rosenberg, holds special significance for our organization. Gabriel, is the son of the founders of the Organization, who was diagnosed with Dyspraxia early in life. Thanks to early diagnosis and access to essential services, Gabriel was able to overcome significant challenges, including learning to walk. His journey underscores the critical importance of awareness, timely diagnosis, and early intervention for individuals with Dyspraxia. Your efforts to bring attention to the need for comprehensive insurance coverage for Dyspraxia-related services are invaluable. By ensuring that individuals with Dyspraxia have access to the necessary resources and support, we can foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for all those affected by this condition. We are deeply appreciative of your dedication to this cause and your recognition of the importance of addressing the needs of the Dyspraxia community. Your work not only honors Gabriel’s legacy but also paves the way for countless others to receive the support they need to thrive.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z