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://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-announces-winners-high-school-congressional-app-challenge-2023,Malliotakis Announces Winners of High School Congressional App Challenge for 2023,2023-12-28,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicole Malliotakis,M000317,malliotakis.house.gov,malliotakis,https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis announced Marta Bekirman from New Dorp High School placed first in the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for New York’s 11th Congressional District for developing the ""Helping Staten Island"" App. Tobias Lin of Coney Island Prep High School placed second for developing the ""Pick Up Share"" app.

Bekirman's ""Helping Staten Island"" App was coded using Java, and allows users to locate different volunteering opportunities, both virtual and in person, throughout Staten Island, and track volunteering hours.

I was proud to congratulate Marta for winning our office's Congressional App Challenge two years in a row,” Malliotakis said. “Helping Staten Island would be a fantastic resource for students looking to get involved in our community, track volunteer hours and find ways to give back. When young people volunteer in their communities, they develop essential life skills and a sense of social responsibility that encourages them to be more civically engaged. Marta is extremely creative and I’m proud to recognize her talent along with her efforts to make Staten Island a better place to live, work, and recreate.""

""I was not able to access many volunteering opportunities on Staten Island, so I wanted to create a resource that anyone could use to locate volunteering opportunities,"" Marta said. ""The intended audience is students or people on Staten Island who want to help the community become a better place for volunteering.""

The runner up, Tobias Lin of Coney Island Prep High School, created ""Pick Up Share,"" an app that assists busy parents who need someone to drive their children to and from school. The app also includes a database of community trusted after school programs and a page where families can donate old uniforms.

""After witnessing the sheer quantity of emails my mom was receiving regarding busy parents looking for someone to pick up their children from school, I realized that there was nothing out there that would help parents balance their work and parenting at the same time,"" Tobias said. ""I understand that parenting can be very difficult, and many parents may not have the time or energy to take care of their children as much as they would like to due to their jobs. As a result, I set out to design a web application that could help parents all over the world be both better parents and better providers for their children.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-federal-highway-administration-has-heeded-his-calls-and-approved-plan-for-long-sought-crash-gate-for-emergency-vehicles-to-improve-safety-on-i-84,SCHUMER ANNOUNCES FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION HAS HEEDED HIS CALLS AND APPROVED PLAN FOR LONG-SOUGHT CRASH GATE FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES TO IMPROVE SAFETY ON I-84,2023-12-27,2023,2023-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"After launching his push earlier this year following the bus crash on I-84 in Orange County that tragically killed two adults and injured dozens of Farmingdale High School students, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has heeded his calls to assist New York State and local officials with the creation of an emergency vehicles-only access road, also known as a “crash gate” on I-84.

“The tragic bus crash in Orange County this past September was just one of many a horrific tragedies that have taken place on Interstate 84 and plagued communities across New York with fear about the ability of first responders to quickly respond to these dangerous and sometimes deadly accidents,” said Senator Schumer. “First responders in Orange County have long called for the installation of a life-saving crash gate, and finally, after I called on the FHWA to support our local officials and help keep New Yorkers safe by working with them to greenlight this long desired safety project, I am proud to announce the federal agency has heeded our calls and has officially approved construction on an emergency crash gate for I-84. In an emergency every minute and second counts, and I will continue to fight to deliver the federal resources needed so our first responders can continue to save lives in Orange County and beyond.”

A copy of Schumer’s original join letter to the Federal Highway Administration demanding further action to approve plans for the crash gate can be found here.

Schumer said the construction of a crash gate for I-84 was first proposed over a decade ago, but the original proposal was never finalized. He explained that following his continued advocacy, the FHWA has officially approved the long-stalled state plan to install an emergency access point between the Goshen and Mountain Road exits — the more than a 10-mile stretch of the interstate that prevents timely emergency responses and currently sees about c per year.

Currently, the Slate Hill Fire District’s trucks can only access the highway in a roundabout way, which makes response times longer. Schumer said that September’s bus crash and other recent accidents demonstrated the troubling lack of access to I-84 that exists for first responders in the area. The Slate Hill Fire District’s closest entrance to I-84 is four miles from the firehouse, requiring its trucks to travel into another neighboring fire district just to enter the interstate. By constructing a first responders-only access road built between the eastbound and westbound highways, a crash gate will allow first responders to access I-84 faster and potentially save lives. According to the Slate Hill Fire District Chief, had such a crash gate been available in September, they would have been able to respond 5 to 10 minutes sooner.

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https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/merry-christmas-and-happy-holidays-0,Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!,2023-12-23,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Adriano Espaillat,E000297,espaillat.house.gov,espaillat,https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"From my family to yours, Merry Christmas! May your holiday be filled with warmth, comfort, and joy.

2023 has been a remarkable year, and I have been proud to work on your behalf to promote job growth, fight inflation, bolster education and training, and provide relief and opportunities for families across my district.

As we enter the New Year, I’m proud of what we have accomplished together, and I look forward to continuing my work on behalf of NY-13 and the families who call my district home.

May your holiday season be filled with joy, peace, health, and family.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-espaillat-and-torres-introduce-bold-legislative-package-addressing,Reps. Espaillat and Torres Introduce Bold Legislative Package Addressing Shortfalls that Contributed to Bronx Building Collapse,2023-12-22,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Adriano Espaillat,E000297,espaillat.house.gov,espaillat,https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced a legislative package containing two bills, the Building Collapse Prevention Act and the LIHTC Landlord Accountability Act, and a letter to Commissioner Jimmy Oddo of the NYC Department of Buildings. The package was first reported yesterday in the New York Daily News.

On the package, Rep. Adriano Espaillat said:

“The partial collapse of what we witnessed at Billingsley Terrace or what could potentially happen at any building in and around New York City is deeply troubling and could have devastating consequences in a city as populously dense as ours. This shocking and unfortunate incident could have been prevented and it remains incumbent on us, as public officials, to ensure the necessary resources and oversight to prevent incidents like this from occurring in the future. Our legislative package ensures necessary mechanisms are in place to provide oversight and accountability to advance the safety and integrity of buildings across our city.”

Rep. Ritchie Torres said:

“Building safety is a matter of life and death. If we as elected officials see something on the ground, it is incumbent on us to say something. And more than saying something, we should have the power to act. The federal government is the principal funder of affordable housing in the country. And therefore, we in the federal government have a vested interest in ensuring that affordable housing is structurally sound and that the people who live there are physically safe. I am proud to partner with Congressman Espaillat on these crucial pieces of legislation to protect our communities and ensure that we do whatever we can to prevent another building collapse.”

The Building Collapse Prevention Act would require the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a program with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to inspect federally assisted rental housing, including public housing, buildings that accept Section 8 funds, and any other building that accepts federal housing funding. NIST must inspect a building if HUD, a member of the House of Representatives or Senate requests an inspection of a building or a building collapses. A member of the House may only request an inspection of a building that is within the Congressional district that they represent, and a Senator may only request an inspection of a building that is within their state. This request can only be made if there has been a violation of local construction or building safety codes or an inspection report that finds structural issues with a building and therefore could lead to a building collapse.

The LIHTC Landlord Accountability Act would require all Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) buildings, both new and existing, to prove complete architectural safety in order to receive the affordable housing tax credit. It would mandate that landlords submit an annual report to the U.S. Department of Treasury detailing their eligibility and structural soundness that must be proved through a thorough architectural analysis. It would require that the Department of Treasury fine LIHTC landlords $500,000 for noncompliance in these annual reports. Lastly, it would require the Department of Treasury, in consultation with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to publish a report on best practices for LIHTC landlords to employ to ensure safety and integrity in our nation’s largest affordable housing program.

The letter to Commissioner Oddo includes the following ask from the two Congressmen:

“We are formally requesting the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) provide a report to our offices of measurements to be taken to prevent the recurrence of such incidents and recommendations that the city, state, and federal government can take to help the NYC DOB advance the safety and integrity of buildings in our city. We are also requesting that the NYC DOB submit a list of structurally unsound, unstable, and defective buildings broken down by neighborhood. Finally, we are requesting an investigation into the possible role the nearby Department of Design and Construction water main installation may have played in the degradation of the structural integrity of the building. This report should be submitted within 14 days of receiving this letter, considering the urgency and gravity of the situation.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-announces-1-million-agriculture-and-food-research,Congressman Dan Goldman Announces $1 Million Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Grant to New York University School of Medicine,2023-12-22,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Grant Would Fund the 'Prenatal Starting Early Program,' Focused on Improving Nutrition and Physical Activity During Pregnancy

New York, NY – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a $969,953 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative grant to New York University School of Medicine for a mobile health intervention program focused on improving nutrition and physical activity during pregnancy.

“I am extremely proud to announce that NYU Medicine will be receiving this Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Award,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “StEP:Prenatal will be critical to meaningfully improve health outcomes for pregnant patients and young children. I’m confident this will be a successful program and am looking forward to working in partnership with NYU to ensure that we can provide this program to patients across the country.”

The grant is for the Prenatal Starting Early Program (StEP:Prenatal), a mobile health intervention in prenatal care and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Currently, even though 80 percent of pregnant patients in safety-net prenatal clinics receive WIC and have high rates of nutrition related pregnancy risk factors, such as obesity, diabetes and hypertension, the WIC care and care they receive at the clinics are not coordinated.

StEP:Prenatal will divide participants into control and intervention groups to test effects, such as diet, physical activity, pregnancy outcomes, changes in nutrition knowledge among families and nutrition providers, and access and use of StEP:Prenatal materials. Through this program, WIC nutritionists will use mobile health to incorporate StEP:Prenatal content in pregnancy certification visits. Mobile health interventions can significantly impact diet and lifestyle behaviors linked to nutrition related chronic diseases, are cheaper to implement, and are more accessible for patients.

Congressman Dan Goldman is committed to improving maternal health outcomes in moms across the United States.

In May, Congressman Goldman cosponsored the ‘Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act,’ which includes twelve individual bills that together would comprehensively address the maternal mortality crisis in the United States, including the significant racial and ethnic disparities in outcomes.

In October, Goldman cosponsored the ‘WIC For Kids Act,’ which would simplify the enrollment process for WIC by automatically granting WIC eligibility for mothers and children who reside in a household in which a member participates is other assistance programs such as SNAP or Medicaid.

Congressman Dan Goldman is a founding member of the Congressional Dads Caucus, which advocates for paid family and medical leave policies for all parents, expanding the Child Tax Credit, increasing access to childcare, and other policies that reduce poverty and ease the burden on working parents.

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https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-applauds-executive-office-immigration-reviews-decision,Congressman Dan Goldman Applauds the Executive Office for Immigration Review’s Decision to Implement Directive from Goldman’s Bipartisan ‘Children’s Court Act’,2023-12-22,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Executive Office for Immigration Review Issues Directive for the Establishment of Specialized Children’s Docket Following the Introduction of Congressman Goldman’s Bipartisan ‘Children’s Court Act’

Goldman Also Sent Letter to House Appropriators in March 2023 Requesting Creation of Specialized Children’s Docket within Executive Office for Immigration Review

Read EOIR’s Guidance Here

Read More on Goldman’s ‘Children’s Court Act’ Here

Read Goldman’s Letter to House Appropriators Here

New York, NY – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today applauded the Executive Office for Immigration Review’s (EOIR) newly released guidance for children’s immigration proceedings that ensures specialized children’s dockets in each immigration court that will be held separate from adult cases and overseen by dedicated judges.

This directive from EOIR follows the introduction of Congressman Goldman’s bipartisan ‘Children’s Court Act’ which would codify the establishment of a Children’s Court within the EOIR focused on the adjudication of unaccompanied children’s removal proceedings, as well as a letter Goldman sent to House appropriators in March 2023 requesting the establishment of a specialized Children’s Court within the EOIR.

“We have an obligation to protect the children who arrive at our borders without their families, and I am glad that the Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review has responded to the requests by me and my colleagues by issuing a directive establishing a children’s docket that will cater to the specific needs of these children,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “This is welcome progress and reflects the Biden Administration’s acknowledgement of the gaps in our legal system. But we must build on this effort from the Executive Branch by passing my bipartisan Children’s Court Act to codify the creation of a separate Children’s Court into law.”

In November 2023, Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10), joined by Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), introduced the bipartisan ‘Children’s Court Act’ to combat the immigration court backlog and strengthen due process rights for children. U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (MI-03), and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) also joined as original cosponsors of this legislation.

Unaccompanied migrant children face unique obstacles as they navigate the complex U.S. immigration system. After they are placed into removal proceedings, many unaccompanied children appear alone before a judge in immigration court. Children’s cases are legally complex and often take longer than adult cases to hear. As a result, there are more than 62,000 pending unaccompanied children’s cases in the United States.

The bipartisan, bicameral Immigration Court Efficiency and Children’s Court Act is a commonsense proposal to strengthen due process for vulnerable children and combat the immigration court backlog. The legislation would establish a Children’s Court within the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) focused on the adjudication of unaccompanied children’s removal proceedings.

Pursuant to passage, the newly established Children’s Court would require:

Specially Trained Personnel: Children’s Immigration Court judges would receive special training on child trafficking, developmental and trauma-informed practice, and docket management tools.

Child Participation Protocols: The Children’s Court would ensure that children can easily attend court, actively engage in the process, and fully understand their rights to help overcome typical challenges in children’s proceedings. The bill would require that the Court utilize child-appropriate procedures to help ensure that children comprehend the proceedings, are treated appropriately for their developmental stage, and have sufficient time to secure counsel.

Coordination with Legal Services Organizations: Legal services organizations would coordinate with the Court to help children access legal screening and immigration proceedings at the same time and place to ensure that children obtain counsel faster and more efficiently. This approach reduces unnecessary time in court and can prevent procedural delays.

In March 2023, Congressman Goldman and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) led colleagues in requesting that House appropriators direct the EOIR to ensure that each immigration court establishes specialized children’s dockets designed to create developmentally appropriate adjudications for unaccompanied children.

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https://clarke.house.gov/rep-clarke-and-colleagues-introduce-restore-protections-for-dialysis-patients-act/,REP. CLARKE AND COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE RESTORE PROTECTIONS FOR DIALYSIS PATIENTS ACT,2023-12-21,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Yvette D. Clarke,C001067,clarke.house.gov,clarke,https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

December 21, 2023

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c: 202.913.0126

Washington, D.C. — This week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), along with Reps. Mike Kelly (PA-16), Neal Dunn, M.D. (FL-02), Danny Davis (IL-07), John Joyce (PA-13), and Raul Ruiz (CA-25) introduced H.R. 6860, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, bipartisan legislation which aims to ensure that individuals with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) continue to have equitable access to private healthcare and to provide protection of the Medicare Trust Fund.

The legislation follows a 2022 Supreme Court ruling that has allowed private health plans to prematurely force ESRD patients onto Medicare, creating disruption in coverage for patients and their families and shifting a significant financial burden onto taxpayers.

“Nearly 40 million Americans live with kidney disease, and the millions more at risk deserve our support in their fight against kidney disease — from prevention through post-transplant living,” said Congresswoman Clarke. “Unfortunately, far too many patients affected with the disease, which disproportionately impacts communities of color, have complex health care needs that create incentives for plans to discourage enrollment. I’m proud to join my colleague, Congressman Kelly, to introduce the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, a bipartisan bill which seeks to ensure people on dialysis receive the care they need.”

“This legislation is critical for Americans living with End Stage Renal Disease and who rely on dialysis,” said Rep. Kelly. “Patients deserve to know their benefits will be in place when they need them. This legislation will improve both patient care and patient outcomes. I want to thank my House colleagues for joining me on this vital legislation.”

“Americans deserve access to adequate health care coverage, especially those who need dialysis,” said Congressman Dunn. “ESRD patients who rely on dialysis should not see their benefit disappear overnight. We must renew the safeguards that protect dialysis patients and ensure their access to care.”

“As the leading voice for the nation’s kidney care community, Kidney Care Partners is devoted to ensuring that all ESRD patients can access safe, effective care with coverage of their choice,” said John P. Butler, Chair of Kidney Care Partners. “We thank House lawmakers for introducing the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, which will protect patient access to private insurer coverage for life-sustaining dialysis treatments.”

“People with ESRD are more likely to be low-income and from historically marginalized communities, making premature loss of health coverage and related cost increases particularly devastating,” said LaVarne Burton, President and CEO of the American Kidney Fund (AKF). “Thankfully, the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act will ensure that people with kidney failure won’t be singled out based on their disease or forced to pay higher costs.”

“We thank Representatives Kelly, Clarke, Dunn, Davis, Joyce and Ruiz for introducing this pivotal legislation, which will preserve patient choice and incentivize health plans to detect and treat chronic kidney disease (CKD). Unfortunately, my health insurance plan continues to restrict my access to the therapies that my nephrologist has prescribed to delay my kidney disease progression. Without action by Congress, millions of Americans could see their insurers follow suit, as the sooner they can push CKD patients like me into Medicare without paying any cost for doing so, the more likely we are to progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD),” said Hrant Jamgochian, J.D., LL.M., CEO of Dialysis Patient Citizens.

“Private insurance can be vital to patients’ access to care and plays a critical role in ensuring the stability of the Medicare system,” said Keith A. Bellovich, DO, President of the Renal Physicians Association. “I urge House lawmakers to swiftly advance this legislation, which will make a meaningful difference for the more than 800,000 patients living with kidney failure.”

“The Marietta v. DaVita decision will force people who have kidney failure off their private insurance into Medicare,” said Lori Hartwell, Founder and President of the Renal Support Network. “Health plans should not be able to decide they don’t want to cover you when your kidneys fail, a critical time when you need your insurance and care team the most. It is an unfair, discriminatory policy and a slippery slope for other chronic conditions.”

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https://clarke.house.gov/rep-clarke-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-help-summer-camps-keep-pace-with-soaring-food-costs-continue-feeding-hungry-kids/,REP. CLARKE INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO HELP SUMMER CAMPS KEEP PACE WITH SOARING FOOD COSTS & CONTINUE FEEDING HUNGRY KIDS,2023-12-21,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Yvette D. Clarke,C001067,clarke.house.gov,clarke,https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

December 21, 2023

MEDIA CONTACT:

e: brian.phillips@mail.house.gov

c: 202.913.0126

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Congressman Marc Molinaro (NY-19) announced the introduction of the Summer Nutrition Parity Act, a bipartisan bill that will help local summer meal providers keep up with inflation and continue serving meals to children.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) donates food to be served to kids in-need through both the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). SFSP is designed to fill the nutrition gap that kids face when school is not in session by serving nutritious meals in low-income areas. Eligible SFSP sites include camps, community organizations, and local school districts. However, school lunches receive nearly 40 cents worth of USDA products per meal through the NSLP, while summer meal sites only receive 1.5 cents through the SFSP because this program’s rate has not been adjusted for inflation in decades.

This legislation provides parity to summer camps by indexing the value of the commodities they receive through the SFSP to inflation – making it equal to the formula that determines the value for school lunches.

“Children are our future. And investing in a child’s health and nutrition is a foundational driver for improving prosperity and economic success. I’m proud to join my colleague, Congressman Molinaro, on this common-sense, bipartisan legislation that seeks to support our children by focusing on one of the most important factors — their health,” said Rep. Clarke.

“We see inflation every time we go to the grocery store. So, it makes sense this same inflationary pressure is pressing down on summer meal sites and threatening their ability to continue feeding kids in-need. My bipartisan bill makes a simple fix to index the donations they receive from the federal government to inflation, so they can continue fighting hunger and caring for kids,” said Rep. Molinaro.

“I wholeheartedly endorse the Summer Nutrition Parity Act. This critical bill will ensure that our children receive nutritious meals throughout the summer, bridging a vital gap in their dietary needs. It’s a significant step towards combating child hunger and reinforces our community’s commitment to the health and well-being of our youth,” said Manny Steinberg, Planning Board Member of the Town of Liberty.

“At the YMCA, we believe summer programs can be transformational, and we know nutritious meals and snacks are a key ingredient of any successful summer program. Hunger doesn’t take a break during the summer, so we’re pleased to see Representatives Molinaro and Clarke introduce this legislation to help federally supported programs keep pace with rising food costs and ensure parity between summer nutrition and other child nutrition programs,” said Suzanne McCormick, President and CEO of YMCA of the USA.

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https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-adriano-espaillat-and-jenniffer-gonz%C3%A1lez-col%C3%B3n-introduce-roberto-clemente,Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Jenniffer González-Colón Introduce the Roberto Clemente Coin Act,2023-12-21,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Adriano Espaillat,E000297,espaillat.house.gov,espaillat,https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC -- This week, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR) introduced the bipartisan Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act to honor the profound legacy of Major League Baseball (MLB) star Roberto Clemente and his humanitarian achievements for Black and Latino communities around the nation.

“Roberto Clemente was the model player, social advocate, a champion of civil rights, and a star among his peers,” said Rep. Espaillat. “As a player, Clemente was unrivaled in right field and no name in history commands more respect than his in Latin American baseball circles. I am proud to introduce bipartisan legislation to recognize Roberto Clemente’s humanitarian efforts, baseball stardom, and unapologetic pride in Latino heritage with the production of a commemorative coin honoring his legacy and the impact he had throughout the MLB, during the civil rights movement, and around the nation.”

“I am proud to lead the bipartisan Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act with my colleague Adriano Espaillat, paying tribute to a man who is a source of immense pride in Puerto Rico—our beloved Roberto Clemente. Clemente's legacy, as both a model player in Major League Baseball and a champion for civil rights and minority communities, is unparalleled. This commemorative coin is a testament to his enduring legacy, recognizing not only his athletic prowess but also his unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the world. Through recognizing Clemente, we aim to inspire future generations to embrace the values of compassion and justice that he exemplified throughout his remarkable life,” said Rep. González-Colón.

“We are deeply moved and grateful for the proposal to immortalize our father, Roberto Clemente, on a commemorative United States coin. It is a profound honor that reflects his enduring legacy and the impact he had on the world,” said Roberto Clemente, Jr., Co-Chairman and Co-founder of the Roberto Clemente Foundation.

Luis R. Clemente, Co-Chairman and Co-founder of the Roberto Clemente Foundation added, ""The proposal to have our father immortalized on a United States Commemorative Coin is a source of immense pride for our family. His contributions to both the sport of baseball and humanitarian efforts have left a permanent mark, and we are grateful for the recognition of his enduring legacy through this meaningful tribute.”

“NALEO commends Congressman Espaillat and Congresswoman González-Colón for their leadership in recognizing Roberto Clemente’s exemplary life and contributions to the world of baseball and civil rights,” said NALEO President E. Junior Maldonado. “The Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act is an honorable tribute to his enduring legacy within the Latino community and other communities of color across the United States.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-urges-new-york-city-landmarks-preservation-commission,Congressman Dan Goldman Urges New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission to Save Historic Merchant’s House Museum,2023-12-21,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Nearly 200-Year-Old Merchant’s House Museum Recognized as Historic Landmark by Local, State, and National Historic Preservation and Landmark Bodies

Museum’s Rubble Foundation and Plaster Structure Vulnerable to Damage and Collapse from Nearby Construction

Read the Letter Here

New York, NY – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) with New York State Senator Brian Kavanagh, New York State Assemblymember Deborah Glick, and City Councilmember Carlina Rivera sent a letter to New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission Chair Sarah Carroll and the rest of the commission urging them to protect the historic Merchant’s House Museum as an adjacent garage and repair shop are demolished. The Merchant’s House Museum is owned by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, and recognized as a historic landmark by local, state, and national historic preservation and landmark bodies.

The lawmakers are calling for oversight as well as financial and technical support while construction happens nearby. An almost 200-year-old residence, the Merchant’s House foundation and structure are vulnerable to damage and collapse.

“We urge you to keep in mind the specific vulnerabilities of the Merchant’s House and its unique position as an interior and exterior landmark and active museum contributing to our present and future cultural environment when evaluating applications, and provide the Merchant’s House with all of the necessary opportunities and resources to protect and preserve this historic treasure,” the lawmakers wrote.

According to studies by two preservation and structural engineering firms, there is risk to both the interior and exterior of the museum, and there is potential for significant structural damage in the case of nearby construction. The interior walls are made of plaster that is subject to cracking if disrupted or not properly maintained, and the museum’s rubble foundation consists of soil, silt, and clay which are more susceptible to disruption than concrete foundation.

Read the letter here or below:

Dear Chair Carroll and Commissioners:

We write regarding the above referenced application for a certificate of appropriateness to demolish a garage and repair shop at 27 East 4th Street, in Manhattan, in the NoHo Historic District Extension, and the adjacent Merchant’s House Museum at 29 East 4th Street.

We write to express our strong, unwavering support for preserving and saving the Merchant’s House Museum, and we urge you to ensure the museum is protected through appropriate oversight of this application and any others that might permit nearby construction, and with financial and technical support. As you know, Merchant’s House is an almost 200-year-old residence whose foundation and structure are extremely delicate and vulnerable to damage, and even collapse. We must ensure that this public building—owned by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, and recognized as a historic landmark by local, state, and national historic preservation and landmark bodies—will be protected and preserved.

The Merchant’s House is designated both an interior and exterior landmark by the Landmarks Preservation Commission and as a National Historic Landmark, and has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Two nationally recognized preservation and structural engineering firms have conducted studies of the Merchant’s House and identified areas of risk to both the interior and exterior as well as significant structural damage in the case of nearby construction. The interior walls are made of plaster that is subject to cracking if disrupted or not properly maintained. The Merchant’s House also has a rubble foundation consisting of soil, silt, and clay typical of the period’s construction, and much more susceptible to disruption than today’s concrete foundations. Both of these historically significant factors leave the building vulnerable to damage, even collapse, and must be considered during the evaluation of the application submitted for 27 East 4th Street or any applications that would permit nearby construction.

It is our understanding that LPC has hired a consulting engineer to review reports on the stability of the Merchant’s House that have been provided by the Applicant and representatives from the Museum. The engineer’s findings will be discussed orally at a public meeting on Tuesday, December 12. The engineer has not yet issued a written report, and this meeting format will not allow for the Merchant’s House to provide comment. In order to maintain a publically transparent process, we request this meeting be postponed until the engineer’s report can be provided in writing and the Merchant’s House can have a minimum of two weeks to review it. We also request the meeting be changed to a hearing that allows the Merchant’s House the opportunity to respond directly to the Commission.

We urge you to keep in mind the specific vulnerabilities of the Merchant’s House and its unique position as an interior and exterior landmark and active museum contributing to our present and future cultural environment when evaluating applications, and provide the Merchant’s House with all of the necessary opportunities and resources to protect and preserve this historic treasure.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-nick-langworthy-meets-seneca-nation-council,Congressman Nick Langworthy Meets with Seneca Nation Council,2023-12-21,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicholas A. Langworthy,L000600,langworthy.house.gov,langworthy,https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"IRVING, NY – On Wednesday, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) met with the Seneca Nation Council to discuss the needs and priorities of the Seneca Nation, as well as provide legislative updates.

“I’m proud to partner with the Seneca Nation Council to build a better future for the Seneca Nation and our region as a whole — this meeting was a continuation of our strong relationship,” said Congressman Nick Langworthy. “I’ve been a vocal advocate for the renewal of their gaming compact and ensure that the state follows through, protecting thousands of good-paying jobs. We also touched on key projects like the much-needed repairs for Prospect Street and their environmental concerns.”

Seneca Nation President Rickey Armstrong, Sr. added, “We were happy to welcome Congressman Langworthy to Seneca territory to meet with members of the Seneca Nation Council. The priority concerns and interests of the Seneca Nation extend from ensuring the sovereignty, safety and well-being of our Nation, our people, and our lands to matters that impact all of Western New York. We look forward to building on today's meeting and working with Congressman Langworthy to make sure our concerns are heard in Washington.""

Congressman Nick Langworthy represents the 23rd Congressional District of New York, including Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties and parts of Erie County.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/langworthy-leads-letter-governor-hochul-urging-adoption-natural-gas-0,Langworthy Leads Letter to Governor Hochul Urging Adoption of Natural Gas Infrastructure Improvements Recommended in Winter Storm Elliot Report,2023-12-21,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicholas A. Langworthy,L000600,langworthy.house.gov,langworthy,https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) led a letter to Governor Hochul in response to the report issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) analyzing the issues related to the widespread outages during Winter Storm Elliot and recommendations to protect energy access during future winter storms.

“We strongly urge you to consider the report’s recommendations to protect natural gas infrastructure, including wellheads, from extreme cold weather, after production was affected during the winter storm threatening the safety of millions of New Yorkers,”the members wrote. “The report produced by FERC and NERC confirmed what we feared about the reliability of our state’s bulk power system operations—the grid—and its endurance during an extreme weather event.”

“Despite the report’s conclusion that natural gas remains a critical source of heating and power generation for New Yorkers, the policies carried out by your office and by the New York State Assembly appear to reject these realities,” the letter continued.

Read the full letter here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/langworthy-visits-dunkirk-fire-department-announces-over-76000-federal-funding,"Langworthy Visits Dunkirk Fire Department, Announces Over $76,000 in Federal Funding",2023-12-21,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicholas A. Langworthy,L000600,langworthy.house.gov,langworthy,https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"DUNKIRK, NY – Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) made a visit to the Dunkirk Fire Department to meet with first responders and announce an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $76,007. Congressman Langworthy was joined by Fire Chief Michael Edwards.

“It’s an honor to thank our dedicated firefighters in person and tour the Dunkirk Fire Station,” said Congressman Langworthy. “I’m proud to announce this significant investment to enable the City of Dunkirk to purchase needed gear, enhancing the capabilities of our local fire department. It’s always been my priority to do what I can to ensure they have the resources they need to do their jobs safely and I look forward to our continued partnership.”

The City of Dunkirk intends to use this grant to purchase 14 new radios for the fire department.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1113,REP. MIKE LAWLER ISSUES STATEMENT ON IRELAND TAKING UNITED KINGDOM TO COURT OVER CONTROVERSIAL TROUBLES LEGACY AND RECONCILIATION ACT,2023-12-21,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congressman Lawler released the following statement on Ireland's decision yesterday to take the United Kingdom to the European Court of Human Rights over its controversial Legacy and Reconciliation Act. Representative Lawler led a bipartisan letter last week to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste Micheál Martin admonishing the recent passage of the Legacy and Reconciliation Act and urging precisely the course of action taken yesterday.

“A great injustice was perpetrated with the recent passage of the Legacy and Reconciliation Act and Ireland is right to take this matter to court,” said Congressman Lawler. “This Act undermines the Good Friday Agreement and neglects the frameworks agreed by Ireland and the UK in the Stormont House Agreement.”

“Further, by providing amnesty for heinous crimes and shutting down historical criminal investigations, this Act is a clear violation of human rights for victims of the Troubles,” continued Congressman Lawler. “That is exactly why I urged the Irish government to strongly consider legal action against the UK at the European Court of Human Rights.""

“I sincerely appreciate the work of the Irish Government for vocally opposing this Act while it moved through Westminster, and I stand with them as they take this next step,” concluded Congressman Lawler. “While this time is trying for many, I will never stop standing up for the Irish people against this grave injustice.

New York's 17th Congressional District is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-helps-37-immigrants-become-us-citizens-2023,Malliotakis Helps 37 Immigrants Become U.S. Citizens in 2023,2023-12-21,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicole Malliotakis,M000317,malliotakis.house.gov,malliotakis,https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(STATEN ISLAND, BROOKLYN, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), today announced her office has helped 37 immigrants from 14 different countries become United States citizens in 2023. This brings her total since being elected to Congress to 112, 70 in Richmond County and 42 in Kings County.

“While the Biden Administration is prioritizing those who've crossed the border illegally with their 'last in first out' policy, our office has been helping those who did everything right but have been caught in bureaucratic red tape for years, including helping 37 immigrants become American Citizens in 2023 alone. We should be rewarding those that followed the proper process, not punishing them by pushing them further down the line. As the daughter of immigrants, I'm proud to have helped these individuals and wish them continued success as they work to achieve their American Dreams.""

The 37 immigrants Malliotakis' office helped become citizens this year came from: Albania, Egypt, China, North Macedonia, Nigeria, Liberia, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Spain, Syria, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Pakistan and Yemen. 18 became citizens in Richmond County and 19 became citizens in Kings County.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4049,"Tonko, Blumenthal, Schumer, Luján Introduce Bill to Stop Cyber Grinch Bots",2023-12-21,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Paul Tonko,T000469,tonko.house.gov,tonko,https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"ALBANY, NY— With holiday shopping underway, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) reintroduced his legislation, the Stopping Grinch Bots Act that cracks down on cyber Grinches using bot technology to buy up entire inventories of popular holiday toys to resell at exorbitant prices. These third-party sellers use bots to bypass security measures and manipulate online sales systems to buy toys, leading to some toys being almost impossible to buy online or in stores at retail prices. U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) also introduced this legislation in the Senate.

“Too many Americans have felt the disappointment and frustration of losing a popular toy to Grinch Bots — of spending hours scouring online stores in the hopes of finding an affordable gift or paying exorbitant prices for a single toy,” Congressman Tonko said. “These bots don’t just squeeze consumers, they pose a problem for small businesses, local retailers, and other entrepreneurs trying to ensure they have the best items in stock for their customers. Our Grinch Bots Act works to level the playing field and prevent scalpers from sucking hardworking parents dry this holiday season. Let’s pass this bill at once and ensure that Americans can spend their time this holiday season with their loved ones, not competing with Grinches.”

Based on data from cybersecurity firm Imperva in its 2022 Bad Bot Report, bot-related hits on retail sites rose 10 percent in October and climbed to 34 percent in November. The Stopping Grinch Bots Act is supported by Consumer Federation of America, Consumer Reports, and the National Consumers League.

“Consumers shouldn’t have to fight armies of bots to buy the products they want from the online retailers they want to do business with,” said Erin Witte, Director of Consumer Protection for Consumer Federation of America. “We support outlawing sneaky tactics that shady operators use to corner the market on popular items and then charge consumers excessive prices for them.”

“Shoppers shouldn't have to compete with unscrupulous cyber Grinches who use automated bots to snatch up hundreds of products in a matter of seconds and re-sell them at outrageous prices,” said Chuck Bell, Advocacy Program Director at Consumer Reports. “This bill will help stop this predatory practice and create a more level playing field so everyone has a fair chance of buying popular products at reasonable prices when shopping online.”

“Competing with other shoppers for in-demand gifts is frustrating enough for hard-working families,” said John Breyault, Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications, and Fraud for the National Consumers League. “Resellers employing bot software can make it almost impossible to check off all the items on consumers’ shopping lists. The Stopping Grinch Bots Act is common-sense consumer protection legislation that gives consumers who just want to buy a present a fair chance against the professional resellers.”

Bots are software programs that can automatically spot and snap up inventory on sale online. In a matter of seconds, third-party vendors can purchase hundreds of items, squeezing out parents and children. In 2016, Blumenthal, Schumer, and Tonko’s Better Online Ticket Sales Act (BOTS Act) was signed into law to ban “ticket bots” that intentionally bypass security measures on online ticketing websites to unfairly outprice individual fans. This new legislation would apply the mechanism of the BOTS Act to e-commerce sites to ban bots bypassing security measures on online retail sites.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/velazquez-leads-colleagues-introducing-resolution-calling-end-monroe,Velázquez Leads Colleagues in Introducing Resolution Calling for an End to the Monroe Doctrine,2023-12-21,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Nydia M. Velázquez,V000081,velazquez.house.gov,velazquez,https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) introduced a resolution calling for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine. The bill’s introduction coincides with the 200-year anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine, which has been used to justify American intervention in Latin American affairs throughout the policy’s history.

“The 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine presents the U.S. and the hemisphere with a chance to move past an outdated and ineffective foreign policy strategy,” said Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez. “From drug trafficking to mass migration to climate change, the many shared challenges between the United States and Latin America cannot be addressed by the antiquated Monroe Doctrine. These are some of the most pressing issues of our time, and they call for a process that stresses respect and cooperation.”

“For more than 200 years, the United States has used the Monroe Doctrine to justify a paternalistic, damaging approach to relations with Latin America and the Caribbean. As a result, the legacy of our nation’s foreign policy in those regions is political instability, deep poverty, extreme migration, and colonialism. It is well past time we change our approach,” said Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez. “We must recognize our interconnectedness and admit that the Monroe Doctrine undermines the partnership needed to confront the complex challenges of this century. We must become better neighbors. That is why I am proud to join Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez to develop an approach to foreign policy that advances our collective interests and builds a stronger coalition in Latin America and the Caribbean.”

“U.S. foreign policy has too often contributed to instability in Latin America. Instead of toppling duly-elected governments, we can support democracy, grow our economies, and reduce forced migration. Instead of sanctions that starve our neighbors, we can work together to solve the climate crisis,” said Congressman Greg Casar. “We can begin charting this new way forward by eliminating the outdated Monroe Doctrine.”

In addition to Velázquez, the resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL), Greg Casar (D-TX), Jesús ""Chuy"" García (D-IL), and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY).

From the invasion of Puerto Rico in 1898 to U.S. support for coups and dictatorships in Latin America throughout the 20th century, the resolution details the harmful effects of the policy over the past 200 years.

The resolution calls for:

The Department of State to formally confirm that the Monroe Doctrine is no longer a part of United States policy toward Latin American and the Caribbean.

The Federal Government to develop a ‘‘New Good Neighbor’’ policy in place of the Monroe Doctrine.

Developing a new approach to promoting economic development.

The termination of all unilateral economic sanctions imposed through Executive orders, and working with Congress to terminate all unilateral sanctions, such as the Cuba embargo, mandated by law.

New legislation to trigger the suspension of assistance to a government whenever there is an extraconstitutional transfer of power.

Prompt declassification of all United States Government archives that relate to past coups d’états, dictatorships, and periods in the history of Latin American and Caribbean countries characterized by a high rate of human rights crimes perpetrated by security forces.

Collaboration with Latin American and Caribbean governments on a far-reaching reform of to the Organization of American States.

Supporting democratic reforms to the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and other international financial institutions.

Text of the resolution can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-adriano-espaillat-leads-us-delegation-dominican-republic-address,Congressman Adriano Espaillat Leads U.S. Delegation to the Dominican Republic to Address Climate Resiliency,2023-12-20,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Adriano Espaillat,E000297,espaillat.house.gov,espaillat,https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"SANTO DOMINGO, DR― This week, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) led a delegation from the United States to the Dominican Republic to address climate resiliency in the face of climate change throughout the region.

Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and the Minister of the Presidency of the Dominican Republic, Joel Santos Echavarría held a press conference at the National Palace, where Espaillat announced the endowment to the Dominican Republic of two fully equipped fire trucks and two garbage collection trucks obtained in collaboration with the New York City Mayor's Office and the Dominican Consulate in New York.

To address issues of public infrastructure and transportation vulnerability amid climate change and the subsequent impact during high rainy seasons that cause flooding, the delegation—consisting of New York federal, state, and city elected officials— met with the independent commission of experts, chaired by geologist Osiris de León, which was created by Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader, to supervise the country's large infrastructure works (tunnels, highways, bridges), following the collapse of several walls of the overpass on Máximo Gómez and 27 de Febrero avenues due to rain, which occurred in November and led to the death of nine people.

The meeting was also attended by, among other public officials, the Minister of Public Works, Deligne Ascención Burgos, and Ángel Vázquez, representing New York State Governor Kathy Hochul.

“After evaluating the ways in which we could help the Dominican Republic in the face of the challenges caused by climate change,” said Congressman Adriano Espaillat, “the commission agreed to present a proposal that could be signed between the Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul and the Dominican Republic, to address the collaboration of professional, financial, and technology resources to assist with natural disasters and help mitigate their impact on the country.”

Espaillat presented his legislative efforts on climate matters and shared his insights from two United Nations conferences on Climate Change, COP26 held in Glasgow and COP27 held in Egypt, in which he participated as a member of the delegation from the United States.

“We must all unite in one voice to combat climate change and we are willing to support the Dominican Republic in its efforts to mitigate damage and increase its resilience in the face of the intensification of atmospheric phenomena that have already caused damage to the country’s infrastructure and unfortunate tragedies,” said Espaillat.

Additional members of the Espaillat led delegation include: New York State Assembly members Manny De Los Santos, George Álvarez and Yudelka Tapia; New York City Council members Karines Reyes, Oswald Feliz and Marjorie Velázquez, as well as Dr. Ramona Hernández, director of the Institute of Dominican Studies at CUNY, and Dr. Rafael Lantigua, associate director of the Taub Institute for Medical Research at Columbia University.

On Monday, the delegation met with the president of the Dominican Republic, the Honorable Luis Abinader, at the National Palace.

As part of the delegation’s visit, Dr. Ramona Hernández presented to the Dominican Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as to public and private universities in the country, the map of the Dominican Historic District proposed for Washington Heights, which represents a significant Dominican constituency in New York. The 73 notable locations within the proposed Dominican Historic District include schools, businesses, streets and churches with Dominican origins and history. Upper Manhattan venues like the Quisqueya Playground, Audubon Ballroom, Club Deportivo Dominicano, and more are marked among historic Dominican sites.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-works-keep-homes-warm-during-winter-months-increased,Congressman Dan Goldman Works to Keep Homes Warm During Winter Months with Increased Funding for Home Heating Assistance,2023-12-20,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"In 2022, Only 20 Percent of Eligible Households Received Relief Last Year from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Additional Funding Will Help Low-Income New Yorkers Heat Their Homes During Winter Season

Read the Letter Here

Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and 114 other lawmakers in requesting $1.6 billion for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP helps keep families safe and healthy by providing financial assistance to reduce the costs associated with home energy bills and reducing the health risks that arise from inadequate home heating abilities.

An estimated one million New Yorkers are eligible for LIHEAP but do not receive assistance due to underfunding, making it one of the highest underserved populations in the nation.

“As you know, LIHEAP helps families who are at risk of being unable to afford to heat their homes in the winter or cool them in the summer. Last year, more than six million households across the country relied on critical assistance from the LIHEAP program,” the lawmakers wrote. “For the families who receive LIHEAP, it is a critical lifeline that prevents them from making the impossible choice between staying warm and having enough food or paying for their medications.”

Despite federal investment from the 2023 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, LIHEAP continues to be drastically underfunded, with just 20 percent of eligible households currently receiving assistance through the program. To assist households seeking to determine their eligibility for LIHEAP funding, HHS released a tool in English, Spanish, traditional Chinese, and simplified Chinese for households to quickly determine their eligibility.

Congressman Goldman continues to fight for Home Heating Assistance Funding for low-income New Yorkers.

In February, Congressman Goldman led 10 members of the New York Congressional Delegation in a letter to congressional leadership calling for an additional $500 million in LIHEAP funding for low-income New Yorkers.

Read the letter here or below:

Dear Majority Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McConnell, Speaker Johnson and Minority Leader Jefferies,

We write to support the inclusion of $1.6 billion in funding for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in any government funding package, to reflect the President’s FY24 emergency supplemental funding request.

As you know, LIHEAP helps families who are at risk of being unable to afford to heat their homes in the winter or cool them in the summer. Last year, more than six million households across the country relied on critical assistance from the LIHEAP program. For the families who receive LIHEAP, it is a critical lifeline that prevents them from making the impossible choice between staying warm and having enough food or paying for their medications.

With the winter months rapidly approaching, this funding is also needed to help address significant price fluctuations that energy markets continue to experience due to Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. The conflict in the Middle East has also increased market uncertainty, and many energy market experts fear a rise in energy costs. These shifts disproportionately harm those who already struggle to pay their energy bills and underscore the need for robust funding for LIHEAP.

Last year, $4.515 billion was distributed in LIHEAP funding across the country, including $100 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and $1 billion in supplemental appropriations. Even so, LIHEAP remains an historically underfunded and oversubscribed program with only 20 percent of households who qualify receiving support. Fortunately, determining one’s eligibility for LIHEAP is easier than ever following HHS’s release of a multilingual tool for households to quickly check if they qualify for assistance. However, without additional funding, LIHEAP will only run out sooner. Congress has a responsibility to fully fund President Biden’s supplemental request for additional funding for LIHEAP in FY24.

As you work to finalize a supplemental funding package, please include robust funding for LIHEAP to help families stay warm and prevent drastic service and benefit cuts this winter.

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https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1111,CONGRESSMAN MIKE LAWLER RELEASES A STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO COLORADO SUPREME COURT DECISION,2023-12-20,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congressman Lawler released the following statement following the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot last night.

“Similar to the Court of Appeals in New York trying to throw out fair, impartial and competitive congressional district maps, the Colorado Supreme Court is attempting to put their thumb on the scale of our elections, and subvert the will of the voters. In America, people should decide elections, not the courts,” said Congressman Lawler. “Ignoring former President Trump’s constitutional right to due process and unilaterally removing him from the ballot is an egregious overstep of their judicial authority and will only fan the flames of division and anger in the country, which is the last thing we need.”

New York's 17th Congressional District is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-urges-new-york-prioritize-repayment-federal-ui-loans,"Congresswoman Tenney Urges New York to Prioritize Repayment of Federal UI Loans to Protect Local, Small Businesses",2023-12-20,2023,2023-12,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), Member of the Ways and Means Committee, sent a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul urging her to prioritize repayment of the state’s billions of dollars in outstanding federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) loans.

The Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) imposes a 6.0 percent gross federal unemployment tax rate on the first $7,000 paid annually by employers to each employee, resulting in a maximum federal tax of $420 per employee per year. Employers in certain states may credit up to 5.4 percentage points of state unemployment taxes paid against the 6.0 percent tax rate, meaning that the typical FUTA tax is $42 per worker per year. However, employers in states whose unemployment insurance funds have outstanding federal advances for two or more consecutive years, like New York, could have their FUTA credit reduced by an additional 0.3 percent for each year the outstanding balance is not repaid in full. This means that New York small businesses, through increased employer taxes, will bear the brunt of Governor Hochul’s irresponsibility and inaction in paying back the state’s federal UI loans.

“Governor Hochul’s inaction in paying back New York’s outstanding federal UI loans in a timely manner irresponsibly places that burden on our small businesses and hardworking families,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “At a time of skyrocketing inflation due to President Biden and Governor Hochul’s far-left fiscal policies, Main Street businesses across New York are struggling and are now facing even higher taxes as a result of New York failing to repay its outstanding federal UI loans. During the COVID-19 pandemic, far-left officials in New York forced businesses to shut down, causing disastrous effects on our economy. Now, these same businesses will be forced to help repay the state’s federal UI loans despite the fact that the state had other means to repay the debt. This is reckless management from Governor Hochul and only serves to further hurt New York businesses while they’re already reeling from many other pressures. Today, I sent a letter to Governor Hochul urging New York to prioritize repayment of the outstanding federal UI loans to prevent additional harm to our small, local businesses and workers in New York.”

Read the full text of the letter here.

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https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases/lalota-visits-navy-lt-ridge-alkonis-prison-calls-his-immediate-release,"LaLota Visits Navy LT Ridge Alkonis in Prison, Calls for His Immediate Release",2023-12-19,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Nick LaLota,L000598,lalota.house.gov,lalota,https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"LOS ANGELES, CA - Today, New York First Congressional District Representative Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a Navy Veteran and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after he and Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) visited Navy LT Ridge Alkonis in the Metropolitan Detention Center, Los Angeles:

“Having visited with LT Alkonis in a federal detention center in Los Angeles today, I am pleased to report that his transfer to U.S. custody has been properly executed by the Bureau of Prisons and the Lieutenant is being treated as fairly as a prisoner can be. Rep. Levin (CA-49) and I were able to meet with LT Alkonis for about 60 minutes and we were impressed by his mental strength and resilience. But make no mistake, despite being back in the United States, Lieutenant Alkonis is still a prisoner, separated every day and night from his family by cement, steel, and barbed wire while serving much more time than if he was found guilty of the same “crime” in the United States,"" said LaLota. ""Unlike when LT Alkonis was in a Japanese prison, each day the Lieutenant wakes up in an American prison is a day the country he faithfully served for 15 years chooses to imprison him beyond the sentence any other American would receive. The President deserves credit for getting LT Alkonis out of a Japanese prison. Now, he must finish the job and exercise his clemency power and give LT Alkonis his freedom back and properly reunite him with his family— before Christmas. Doing so would provide a small amount of justice to the Alkonis family and would help to rebuild confidence among our service members stationed overseas who may one day be accused of a crime by a friendly foreign nation.”

Reps. LaLota and Levin with Brittany Alkonis

Background:

Since being sworn into office in January, LaLota has consistently called for the release of U.S. Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis. In May, LaLota introduced the Safeguarding Our Forces Abroad (SOFA) Act, which would require the Secretary of Defense, at a rate of one percent per month, to reduce the number of Armed Forces stationed in a “covered nation” where a binding and enforceable Status of Forces Agreement is not in place.

Alkonis, who was stationed in Japan, was sentenced to three years in a Japanese prison in October 2021 for negligent driving resulting in the death of two people and injuries to a third person in May 2021. He said he suffered from acute mountain sickness as he was driving with his family from Mount Fuji, which caused him to lose consciousness. That argument was rejected by the court. His appeal was denied in July 2022.

Alkonis’ family argued he was ill, not negligent, and therefore committed no crime. They have also noted that they offered the victims’ families over $1 million in restitution, as is customary in Japan.

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https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-nick-langworthy-announces-over-2-million-federal-funding-suny,Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces Over $2 Million in Federal Funding for SUNY Alfred Research Foundation,2023-12-19,2023,2023-12,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) announced a U.S. Department of Education grant for the Research Foundation of State University of New York (SUNY) at Alfred in the amount of $2,040,230. This grant is part of the federal Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Program.

“The Research Foundation at SUNY Alfred does great work to advance life-changing research and build our skilled workforce in a number of fields from medicine to artificial intelligence technology,”said Rep. Langworthy. “This investment will allow the Research Foundation to open new doors for local students and drive innovation in our community. I’m proud to support their efforts and look forward to our continued partnership to pursue new educational opportunities and economic development in our region.”

According to the Department of Education, the purpose of the Rural Postsecondary & Economic Development Grant Program is to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students through development of high-quality career pathways aligned to high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations in the region.

Congressman Nick Langworthy represents the 23rd Congressional District of New York, including Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties and parts of Erie County. Visit langworthy.house.gov.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-create-medically-tailored-meals,Malliotakis Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Create Medically Tailored Meals Pilot Program for Seniors,2023-12-19,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicole Malliotakis,M000317,malliotakis.house.gov,malliotakis,https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), along with Representatives James P. McGovern (D-MA), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Dwight Evans (D-PA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a nationwide pilot program through Medicare to provide medically-tailored meals to seniors with diet-impacted diseases, building a more resilient and cost-effective health care system.

Specifically, The Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Demonstration Pilot Act (H.R. 6780) would test various Medicare payment and delivery models to improve health outcomes for some of the nation’s most vulnerable seniors, reduce the rate of hospital readmissions, and increase access to healthy foods while saving the Medicare program, and ultimately taxpayers, money.

“The large majority of seniors 60 years of age and up are living with one or more chronic health conditions that can limit their ability to shop or cook for themselves,” said Congresswoman Malliotakis. “By establishing a Medicare-covered pilot program to deliver nutritious and medically tailored meals to homes, we can provide our vulnerable seniors with peace of mind, improve their overall health and lower their healthcare costs by reducing their hospital readmission rates.”

“Researchers have long-established the link between what we eat and our overall health, yet our institutions, be it Congress or our health care system, have traditionally prioritized expensive hospital stays and Big Pharma profits, while avoiding investments in evidence-based approaches that can save lives and save taxpayers money,” said Congressman McGovern. “Our bipartisan bill finally embraces the commonsense thinking that food is medicine. It can lower hospital admissions, improve outcomes, and transform health and healing. Piloting a medically tailored meals program was a thoughtful recommendation from the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health and I’m grateful to the incredible medically tailored meal providers across America, like Community Servings right here in Massachusetts, who are doing the hard work on the ground every day. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this important bill.”

“Nutritious food is foundational to good health. We have long understood that interventions to improve access and affordability of healthy, nutritious foods are effective, improving health outcomes and lowering health care spending,” said Congresswoman Pingree. “Medically tailored meals have been shown to reduce inpatient hospital admissions and emergency department visits. With more than half of U.S. adults over 65 suffering from one or more chronic conditions, advancing Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Demonstration Pilot Act would have a major impact for vulnerable populations. I’m proud to be an original cosponsor of this legislation to help strengthen Medicare and help older Mainers and Americans thrive.”

“I have long said that food is medicine, and this bill would use that principle to help fill a serious gap for many vulnerable seniors,” said Congressman Evans.

""Medically-tailored meals are often a health necessity for seniors and those battling serious health challenges,"" said Congressman Fitzpatrick. ""I am proud to join this bipartisan legislation to ensure that individuals who are in need of specialized diets in my district and communities across the country can utilize Medicare benefits for these meals.""

“Including medically tailored meals (MTMs) in healthcare is not just the right thing to do, it is the smart thing to do: access to MTMs reduce costs, improve health and change lives,” said Executive Director of the Food is Medicine Coalition Alissa Wassung. “As the leader of The Food is Medicine Coalition (FIMC), the national coalition of the nonprofits who created the community-based medically tailored meal intervention nearly 40 years ago and maintain the nutrition standards for them, we believe that the introduction of this bill is a significant step toward making this lifesaving service more accessible to those who need it and building a more equitable healthcare system.”

Read the full text of the legislation HERE.

What does the Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Demonstration Pilot Act do?

The bill would establish a 4-year nationwide demonstration program through Medicare to provide MTMs to eligible Medicare beneficiaries with diet-impacted diseases -- such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes or COPD, at 20 hospitals – with special consideration given to those in rural and underserved areas. Selected hospitals must partner with a community MTM organization to provide two home-delivered MTMs per day to eligible seniors for at least 12 weeks. By definition, MTMs are individually tailored to the medical needs of recipients by Registered Dieticians (RDNs).

The bill requires an evaluation of various payment and delivery models, specifically aimed at testing delivery options in rural areas. A final evaluation will also include an assessment of the impact MTMs have on readmissions, hospital costs, and clinical outcomes.

How are Medically Tailored Meals different from Meals on Wheels?

One of the most common questions is how these two important nutrition interventions for seniors differ. The key difference between MTMs and the meals provided under Meals on Wheels program is that MTMs must be recommended by a healthcare professional, designed by RDNs and are individually tailored to the specific health needs of the recipient. Recipients of the MTM intervention receive ongoing nutrition counseling, education and, if needed, medical nutrition therapy from an RDN throughout their receipt of meals.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-meng-and-garbarino-lead-65-new-york-elected-officials-urging,Reps. Meng and Garbarino Lead 65 New York Elected Officials in Urging President Biden to Support SNAP Hot Food Purchases,2023-12-19,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Grace Meng,M001188,meng.house.gov,meng,https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"QUEENS, NY – Today, U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), who are pushing legislation that would allow the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to cover hot food purchases, led dozens of New York City and New York State elected officials in calling on President Biden to support the inclusion of the Hot Foods Act in the upcoming 2024 Farm Bill.

The Hot Foods Act, which was introduced in May by Reps. Meng, Garbarino, Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), would remove an outdated rule that prevents families from using their SNAP benefits to buy hot foods such as prepared rotisserie chickens, hot sandwiches and soups.

The New York elected officials made their request in a bipartisan letter to the President. 2.8 million New Yorkers rely on SNAP to put food on the table.

“Contrary to popular misconception, 4 out of 5 households in the program have at least one family member working,” said the lawmakers in their letter. “This makes the Hot Foods Act all the more critical; as you well know, working parents often do not have time to make food from scratch.Some individuals with disabilities and aging Americans can face greater mobility challenges in cooking meals from scratch and would greatly benefit from being able to purchase a hot meal with their SNAP benefits. The United States should cut unnecessary red tape and allow families to buy hot, prepared foods.”

A copy of the letter can be viewed here and the text of the correspondence is below.

Lawmakers signing the correspondence include:

Members of Congress (6)

Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Jerrold Nadler, Paul Tonko, Nicole Malliotakis, Pat Ryan, Nydia Velázquez.

New York State Senators (14)

Jamaal T. Bailey, Iwen Chu, Cordell Cleare, Michael Gianaris, Andrew Gounardes, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, John C. Liu, John W. Mannion, Shelly B. Mayer, Julia Salazar, Jose M. Serrano, James Skoufis, Kevin Thomas.

New York State Assembly Members (28)

Juan Ardila, Sam Berger, Edward C. Braunstein, Kenny Burgos, William Colton, Catalina Cruz, Harvey Epstein, Michael J. Fitzpatrick, Deborah J. Glick, Jessica González-Rojas, Andrew Hevesi, Chantel Jackson, Grace Lee, Donna A. Lupardo, David G. McDonough, Karen McMahon, Michael Novakhov, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Steven Raga, Karines Reyes, Linda B. Rosenthal, Rebecca A. Seawright, Amanda Septimo, Gina L. Sillitti, Doug Smith, Al Stirpe, Fred W. Thiele, Jr., Yudelka Tapia.

New York City Council Members (17)

Adrienne E. Adams, Erik Bottcher, Justin Brannan, TiffanyCabán, Shahana Hanif, Rita C. Joseph, Shekar Krishnan, Christopher Marte, Julie Menin, Sandy Nurse, Keith Powers, Carlina Rivera, Lynn Schulman, Marjorie Velázquez, Nantasha Williams, Julie Won, Kalman Yeger.

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Dear President Biden,

Your administration has made historic investments in American families with the acknowledgement that it should be easier for American families to break into the middle class. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a critical poverty reduction program that nourishes millions of Americans in their quest to build stable lives for their families. As elected representatives of New York City and New York State, we encourage you to continue your work by supporting Congresswoman Grace Meng’s Hot Foods Act inclusion in the 2024 Farm Bill.

Since its enactment 60 years ago, SNAP has prohibited the purchase of hot foods. While this restriction may have made sense in the 1970s, when most families were cooking their meals at home, it is no longer an accurate reflection of American families’ dietary or lifestyle needs. Retailers are also evolving to match Americans’ consumer habits, and have expanded their offerings to include more hot and prepared foods.

The bipartisan, bicameral Hot Foods Act of 2023 (H.R. 3519/S. 2258) would remove the prohibition on purchasing hot, ready to eat foods with SNAP benefits. The Hot Foods Act is currently under consideration for inclusion in the 2024 Farm Bill, which Congress only reauthorizes every five years.

The hot foods prohibition means that SNAP customers can purchase cold or frozen items, but if retailers prepare or heat the same food items, they become ineligible for purchase under the program. In practical terms, a parent can purchase a frozen rotisserie chicken and spend over an hour cooking it but cannot purchase a hot rotisserie chicken to eat immediately at home.

More than 42 million Americans rely on federal food benefits. Contrary to popular misconception, 4 out of 5 households in the program have at least one family member working. This makes the Hot Foods Act all the more critical; as you well know, working parents often do not have time to make food from scratch. Some individuals with disabilities and aging Americans can face greater mobility challenges in cooking meals from scratch and would greatly benefit from being able to purchase a hot meal with their SNAP benefits. The United States should cut unnecessary red tape and allow families to buy hot, prepared foods.

On behalf of the 2.8 million New Yorkers who benefit from SNAP, we ask you to support the Hot Foods Act inclusion in the 2024 Farm Bill. This is our only chance for the next five years to make sure all Americans can support their families with the dignity of a hot meal.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-introduces-backing-2013-brussels-agreement-act,Congresswoman Tenney Introduces the BACKING the 2013 Brussels Agreement Act,2023-12-19,2023,2023-12,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) introduced the Backing the Agreed-upon Compromises by Kosovo Imposed by the Negotiated Guarantees of the 2013 Brussels Agreement or the BACKING the 2013 Brussels Agreement Act.

In 2013, the European Union helped broker the 2013 Brussels Agreement between Serbia and Kosovo to alleviate tensions between the two countries. Kosovo has failed to uphold many of its key commitments under the agreement, such as the formation of an Association of Serb-majority Municipalities and a unified police force, which have remained unfulfilled. Additionally, Kosovo has denied equal rights to Kosovo Serbs. Kosovo’s failure to fulfill this agreement violates international norms and creates tension and instability in the Balkans.

This bill would prohibit any further United States assistance to Kosovo until certain conditions outlined in the 2013 Brussels Agreement are implemented.

""As we witness the ongoing oppression and discrimination against Kosovo Serbs due to the failure to implement key provisions of the 2013 Brussels Agreement, it is imperative that the United States takes a stand for democracy, peace, and stability in the region,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “The BACKING the 2013 Brussels Agreement Act sends the clear message that our assistance should align with the principles of the 2013 agreement, and we stand firmly against actions that undermine the rights and well-being of Kosovo Serbs. This legislation reflects our commitment to fostering peace and holding Prime Minister Albin Kurti and the Kosovan Government accountable.”

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https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-completes-tour-of-all-62-new-york-counties-for-landmark-25th-year-now-with-4500-visits-to-upstate-ny-and-long-island-in-his-career-senator-says-his-silver-anniversary-with-the-empire-state-was-one-of-most-meaningful-tours_including-delivering-billions-for-infrastructure-creating-thousands-of-good-paying-jobs--and-says-he-will-continue-tradition-again-next-year,"SCHUMER COMPLETES TOUR OF ALL 62 NEW YORK COUNTIES FOR LANDMARK 25th YEAR; NOW WITH 4,500+ VISITS TO UPSTATE NY AND LONG ISLAND IN HIS CAREER, SENATOR SAYS HIS SILVER ANNIVERSARY WITH THE EMPIRE STATE...",2023-12-19,2023,2023-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"During Schumer’s 1998 Senate Election Campaign, He Vowed To Visit Every Single New York County Each Year — Now, After 25 Years Of Keeping His Promise, He Is Marking Historic 25th Year Of The Tradition That Has Accumulated 4,500+ Visits To Communities In Every Corner Of New York

Schumer: After 25 Years Of Traveling The State, I Am Not Slowing Down – And Promise To Continue Traveling, Listening, Learning and Delivering For New York In Bigger And Bolder Ways!

Marking the silver anniversary of his beloved tradition, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today announced he completed his landmark 25th year of his annual 62 county tour, with his final stop yesterday in Columbia County.

Over the past 25 years, Schumer visited Upstate New York and Long Island a whopping 4,500+ times with 112 non-NYC county visits this year alone. Schumer was the first New York public official to start a tour of every single county in New York, a tradition he has continued each year he has been in office.

“25 years ago, I made the promise to visit every county, but little did I know that this tradition would bring me across our great state over 4,500 times. From Buffalo to Brooklyn, meeting with New Yorkers from every walk of life on my tour is what inspires me, it is how I learn, and it is what motivates me every day in Washington,” said Senator Schumer. “This was a landmark year, and one of my most meaningful tours, as we got to see firsthand many of the historic investments we made from my CHIPS & Science Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, the Inflation Reduction Act and more really start to bloom. We have delivered billions for long overdue infrastructure projects from roads to broadband, new cutting-edge industry and thousands of good paying jobs coming back from overseas to Upstate NY. All of that would not be possible without the knowledge and motivation I gain from the people I meet on the 62 county tour.”

“Whether it was standing outside the long abandoned Jamestown furniture factory that sat as an eyesore in the community and getting the feds to help clean it up, expanding broadband in the North Country, lowering healthcare costs for our seniors, or helping solidify Upstate NY from Buffalo to Albany as a growing hub for semiconductor manufacturing in research…This year was about helping communities big and small in every corner of the state lay the foundation for a brighter future,” said Senator Schumer.

Schumer added, “God gave me a lot of energy. Many people said that when I became majority leader, I wouldn’t have time for the 62 county tour, but even though I carry a bigger title in Washington and I now have to lead international trips on diplomacy, my favorite two titles will always be New York’s senator and a New Yorker. After 25 incredible years of traveling the state, I have no plans of slowing down anytime soon, and I look forward to continuing this tradition again next year.”

In his continued quest to deliver resources to every corner of Upstate New York, Schumer highlighted various accomplishments achieved over the past year by region below:

NEW YORK STATE

Secured a massive nearly $1 billion every single year with new Medicare Wage Index rule change to bring increased payments to rural and urban hospitals in every corner of Upstate NY:

Following years of relentless advocacy, Schumer announced in August that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) officially finalized a rule that will have an estimated nearly $1 billion impact for increased payments to Upstate New York hospitals every single year from the federal government. With this fixed rule, hospitals across the state will begin to receive the fair and full reimbursements they have been denied for far too long, meaning better healthcare for communities and families across Upstate.

Delivered the largest federal investments in broadband in New York State’s history – bringing high-quality internet to a record number of homes and businesses across the Empire State:

Schumer announced that New York state would receive a historic nearly $670 million in federal funding from his Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. This is the largest single investment for broadband in New York State’s history and will be used for providing affordable high-speed internet to locations in New York that currently have no broadband service. In addition, Schumer also announced another $100 million in federal funding through the American Rescue Plan this year to expand high-speed internet across New York State.

Sparked millions in investments for Upstate NY’s manufacturing sector and brought critical manufacturing in industries like semiconductors back from overseas to America – all spurred by historic CHIPS & Science Law:

Exactly one year after his CHIPS & Science Act was signed into law, Schumer highlighted billions in investments the semiconductor industry has already proposed and thousands of good paying jobs thanks to the historic legislation he championed for Upstate NY.Schumer crafted the CHIPS & Science Law with Upstate NY in mind to bring critical manufacturing in industries like semiconductors back from overseas to America, and over the past year, new investment sparked by the federal legislation he authored has breathed new life into Upstate’s manufacturing sector, including:

Micron has proposed an historic up to $100 billion investment to build a cutting-edge memory fab in Central New York, which is expected to create up to 50,000 good-paying jobs.

Wolfspeed near Utica recently opened the first, largest, and only 200mm silicon carbide fabrication facility in the world with over $1 billion invested in the Mohawk Valley.

Edwards Vacuum will invest $300+ million to build a 600 job U.S. dry pump manufacturing facility in Western New York’s Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP) to supply the semiconductor industry.

IBM will invest $20+ billion in the Hudson Valley to increase its research and development (R&D) of technologies in the semiconductor, quantum computing, and other high-tech industries.

GlobalFoundries is considering building a second fab in the Capital Region, driven by the major demand for their chips, that will be a key supplier to the auto and defense industries.

Corning Incorporated, which manufactures glass critical to the microchip industry at its Canton and Fairport, NY plants, is considering expansion because of the support for suppliers in the CHIPS federal incentives that Schumer included in the CHIPS & Science law.

Menlo Micro announced an over $50 million investment to build their first domestic microelectronics fab facility in Tompkins County, creating over 100 new good-paying jobs.

Albany Nanotech recently landed a $10 billion public-private partnership with New York State and semiconductor industry leaders boosting a major new expansion with investment in the world’s most cutting-edge semiconductor machinery to the Capital Region, expected to create at least 700 direct jobs, hundreds of union construction jobs, and bolstering workforce training for this vital industry in NY.

WESTERN NEW YORK

Landed prestigious Federal Tech Hub Designation for the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse as region primed to grow America’s semiconductor industry:

After years of advocacy, Schumer announced that the Upstate cities of Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse won the federal Tech Hub designation he created in the CHIPS and Science Act, putting Upstate NY further on the road to becoming America’s semiconductor superhighway. The tri-city region was one of only 31 proposals selected across the country to compete for potentially billions in federal funding to boost Upstate NY’s workforce training, innovation, and manufacturing of semiconductor technology.

Delivered millions in critical pension relief for Western New York union workers and their families thanks to American Rescue Plan:

After years of relentless advocacy, Schumer announced that International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 237 would receive $32.2 million pension-fix payout from the American Rescue Plan – ensuring the 430 members and their families receive the hard earned benefits and the financial security they deserve. Schumer also announced the UFCW would receive about $400 million of the $764 million pension fund payout from the American Rescue plan, benefitting roughly 8,000 to 10,000 workers and retirees from Western New York at employers such as Tops, Sahlen’s and Wardynski’s.

Successfully pushed EPA to demolish and clean up Jamestown’s old contaminated Crawford Furniture Factory, a site with known hazardous contamination, following massive fire:

After standing in Jamestown to launch push to get feds to help clean up the old Crawford Furniture Factory, Schumer announced the EPA heeded his calls and is officially beginning clean up on the hazardous site. After a dangerous fire late last year, that potentially put public health at risk for the community, Schumer came to Jamestown to launch his push for feds to help take financial burden off local taxpayers and help remove hazardous materials at the site and demolish the eyesore so it could potentially become a site for new opportunity. The EPA is now beginning demolition of the former manufacturing facility at the Allen Street Development Site – knocking down, cleaning up damaged buildings and disposing of toxic asbestos from the deteriorating facility.

Secured Major Disaster Declaration for Winter Storm Elliott, the deadly December blizzard that devastated Western NY:

After his relentless advocacy, Schumer announced that President Biden had approved New York’s Disaster declaration for Winter Storm Elliott, officially providing the state and local municipalities with federal funding needed to boost recovery efforts. The declaration made over $2.6 million available to cover the costs of storm-related damages and emergency response for both New York State and in impacted communities in Erie, Genesee, Niagara, St. Lawrence, and Suffolk Counties, including Snow Assistance for Erie and Niagara Counties to reimburse for snow removal. The declaration also included Individual Assistance to cover funeral expenses for residents of Erie and Niagara Counties.

HUDSON VALLEY

Announced Sullivan County received critical NY-NJ HIDTA designation following years of advocacy – securing major boost in fed crime fighting resources for Hudson Valley:

Following years of non-stop advocacy, Schumer announced the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) had heeded his calls and granted Sullivan County’s request to be designated as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Schumer personally brought the Director of ONDCP, Dr. Rahul Gupta, to Sullivan County to announce the critical designation, which will finally provide access to the federal resources to help local law enforcement combat the opioid crisis in the Hudson Valley and stop dangerous drug traffickers.

Delivered $21 million to reconnect Kingston’s neighborhoods to the waterfront, create good-paying jobs, and revitalize downtown:

Following Schumer’s March 2022 visit to Kingston, where he vowed to secure $20 million for the city, the Department of Transportation announced a $21.7 million RAISE grant to boost transportation and transform Kingston’s Waterfront. Schumer wrote to and personally called Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to secure this award. Schumer said this long awaited funding will reconnect Kingston’s neighborhoods to its historic Rondout waterfront area to restore and revitalize downtown, create good paying jobs, and bolster economic opportunity for all.

Secured $1.8 Million for the West Point Fire Department after they had faced years of budget cuts:

After standing shoulder to shoulder with West Point firefighters at the United States Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, Schumer announced that the Army heeded his call and reversed course to fully fund the West Point Fire Department (WPFD) after it faced years of staggering budget cuts that hampered operations. Schumer said that the Army committed $1.8 million – 150% of WPFD’s original request this year - to replace outdated emergency response equipment and give West Point firefighters the peace of mind and financial security they have desperately needed and deserved.

Landed Breeze Airways at Stewart International Airport:

After working to secure flights out of Plattsburgh, Schumer continued his push for affordable airline access and landed Breeze Airways at Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, making it the fifth New York State airport to provide services from Breeze Airways – all part of Schumer’s multi-year, multi-faceted plan to provide air services for all.

CAPITAL REGION

Helped launch CDTA’s new BusPlus Purple Line, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line with limited stop service along the busiest corridors in the Capital Region – boosting fast, accessible, and affordable transportation:

Following ten years of relentless advocacy, Schumer helped CDTA announce the launch of its new BusPlus Purple Line, which will provide affordable, dependable, express transit service for Capital Region residents and students along the Washington and Western Avenue corridors to Crossgates Mall. The Purple Line will connect riders to employment and entertainment centers across the route, connecting riders with downtown Albany, the city’s bus terminal, the Harriman State Office Campus, the University at Albany, the Albany Nanotech campus and Crossgates Mall in Guilderland.

Unveiled a new $1.7B investment into Watervliet Arsenal – the largest investment in the history of the facility – to modernize arsenal, upgrade equipment, and secure Watervliet as heart of Army cannon manufacturing:

Schumer announced that Congress and the U.S. Army would invest over $1.7 billion in the Watervliet Arsenal over the next 20 years—the largest investment in the history of the Arsenal—to modernize the facility, upgrade equipment, and bolster workforce to secure Watervliet as heart of Army cannon manufacturing for generations to come. This historic investment builds on the $230 million already flowed to the facility in 2023 in order to jumpstart modernization efforts in the factory. The last major modernization effort was done during the 1980s.

Announced historic new partnership between GlobalFoundries and Lockheed Martin – spurred by Schumer’s CHIPS & Science Act:

This past June, Schumer stood alongside GlobalFoundries’ and Lockheed Martin executives to announce their new major strategic partnership to advance U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and increase the security, reliability and resiliency of domestic supply chains for national security systems. This new partnership, a direct result of expected expansion of domestic chip manufacturing spurred by Schumer’s CHIPS and Science Act, means that chips Lockheed Martin uses in some of the nation’s most sensitive defense and aerospace technologies will now be made at GlobalFoundries by Capital Region workers. Schumer said this new collaboration between two of Upstate New York’s largest employers will strengthen our national security, all while supporting the 2500 employees GlobalFoundries currently has working in Malta as well as potential future expansion.

Announced $40 million awarded to New York-based consortium from the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Microelectronic Commons Program:

This funding is one of the first major CHIPS awards from Schumer’s CHIPS & Science Act and will establish the infrastructure of the hub, allowing partners to bolster workforce training programs for the semiconductor industry and add new state-of-the-art microelectronics equipment. The consortium, known as the Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTech), led by NY CREATES, the University at Albany’s College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering (CNSE), Cornell University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), and IBM, will bring together academia, industry, and government organizations to help supercharge New York’s booming chips industry to spur innovation, attract new companies, strengthen the workforce, and bolster this industry, which is vital to America’s national security.

Helped unveil Plug Power’s new Vista facility:

Back in 2016, Plug Power CEO Andy Marsh and Senator Schumer made a deal—If Schumer could reinstate the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), Plug would grow its workforce in New York. A promise made was a promise kept— Schumer secured the ITC in 2017, and in January this year, Plug Power opened its brand new Vista facility in Slingerlands which manufactures green hydrogen fuel cells; creating 1,600 good paying jobs in the Capital Region. Plug’s growth in New York was even more supercharged with new incentives included in the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES

Secured a major investment of $68 million from General Motors for Rochester – fueling revival of Finger Lakes auto industry and creating 100 new jobs:

After fighting to save the Rochester plant from closure years ago, Schumer announced that General Motors will invest $68 million at their Rochester manufacturing plant for the production of electric vehicle battery components that will position the plant at the forefront of the rapidly growing electric vehicles market as well as for production of components for GM’s next-generation Gen6 V8 light duty truck engine. The represents the culmination of years of efforts by Schumer to bring new work to the Rochester GM facility, personally lobbying GM, and creating new federal incentives to spur electric vehicle production. Sen. Schumer said Rochester’s production facility will now be at the heart of GM’s transformation to electric and that this work will help sustain their nearly 750 workers for years to come.

Saved over 200 union jobs after urging Tom James Company to buy former Hickey Freeman Factory:

After years of working to protect Hickey Freeman’s highly skilled, mostly unionized workers, Schumer announced that the Tom James Company, the largest U.S maker of custom clothing, would purchase the Rochester factory, maintaining nearly 200 union employees and promising to add up to an additional 45 jobs over the next five years. With the company struggling, Schumer directly called the Tom James Company and convinced them to purchase the historic, 112-year old facility, protecting the existing workforce and securing their commitment to grow the workforce of the newly dubbed “Rochester Tailored Clothing.”

Delivered $3 million to greenlight Rochester’s urban tree program and plant over 6,000 new trees across the city:

After visiting Rochester in May to launch his support for the city’s application to the USDA’s Urban and Community Forestry grants program, Schumer wrote to USDA Secretary Vilsack and successfully secured funding for the program to plant thousands of new trees across areas of need throughout the city. Rochester’s poorer neighborhoods and communities of color currently have 30% fewer trees than more affluent areas, leading to urban heat islands and worsening health disparities.

Successfully resolved Baxter International’s chip shortage, protecting the jobs of the company’s 300-person workforce:

After standing with workers of Baxter International in Orleans County promising to fight to help solve their microchip supply chain issues, Schumer announced that his relentless advocacy was successful and that the previous shortages that hindered production have been resolved. In August of 2022, the senator personally visited Orleans County to launch a two-pronged plan to address the microchip shortage. Schumer said that Baxter’s infusion pumps are classified as in “critical need” by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the nation’s pandemic response, so it was crucial their manufacturing supply chain be preserved. Schumer began working with Texas Instruments, one of Baxter’s primary chip suppliers, to help prioritize components for their lifesaving medical devices. After months of work, Baxter confirmed that Schumer’s support was successful and they have the necessary chips to produce their infusion pump technology and preserve the company’s 300-person workforce.

CENTRAL NEW YORK

Persuaded TTM Technologies to select DeWitt for $130M investment in state-of-the-art printed circuit board manufacturing facility expected to create 400 good paying Central New York jobs:

Following a yearlong site assessment process involving 27 markets in 16 states, Schumer and Governor Hochul successfully persuaded TTM Technologies to locate it’s new, state-of-the-art $130M printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing expansion facility in the Town of Dewitt. The expansion facility will be co-located on 24 acres adjacent to TTM’s existing production facility in DeWitt and is expected to create 400 good-paying manufacturing and engineering jobs, as well as an equal number of construction jobs during the design and build. This trailblazing investment furthers Schumer’s plan to transform Central New York into a global epicenter of semiconductor manufacturing by adding one of the nation’s first, specialized PCB manufacturing and advanced packaging facilities to the region’s semiconductor ecosystem. The 160,000+ sqft facility will manufacture ultra-high-density PCB’s for defense and commercial semiconductor applications. TTM will also invest in research and development that will further integrated-circuit substrate and HDI PCB technologies across the United States. The project will support around 400 construction jobs during development and construction of the facility.

Ensured Verizon can hear us now, successfully pressuring Verizon to get to work on fixing the infamous Oneida Street wireless dead zone plaguing Utica:

Standing side-by-side with Utica residents, small business owners, and public safety officials in April, Schumer sounded the alarm on a dangerous wireless dead zone that stretches along one of Utica’s busiest streets and impedes calls, mobile payments and even presents a public safety risk. After years of complaints from small businesses and public officials went unheard, Schumer turned up the volume by calling on Verizon to investigate the problem, meet with local officials, and come up with a plan to fix the dead zone. Verizon heeded Schumer’s call before the end of summer, engaging with the City of Utica, the Village of New Hartford, and Schumer staff to formulate a plan to fix the dead zone. Verizon identified the New Hartford Recreation Center site for a new tower, had engineers visit and evaluate the site, and worked with the Village of New Hartford to fast track approvals. More progress has been made in the few months since Schumer’s call to action than over the many years of effort preceding it.

Secured nearly $15 million for workforce development and training across Central New York and the Mohawk Valley:

After writing to Defense Secretary Austin, Schumer secured $5 million for CenterState CEO, the Griffiss Institute, Syracuse University and partners to build out the region’s defense manufacturing workforce. Schumer advocated for Syracuse University, successfully securing $2.5 million in NSF funding to attract, retain, and increase diversity and access for underserved populations in the region’s STEM workforce and $900,000 in BIL-powered DOE funding to become an Industrial Assessment Center. Schumer supported Mohawk Valley Community College by securing $2 million for a new, state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing training center at Mohawk Valley Community College and $440,000 in BIL-powered DOE funding to become an Industrial Advancement Center. Schumer secured $2 million for Onondaga Community College to create a state-of-the-art hospital simulation education and training center to address the critical shortage of health care workers and train the next generation of health care practitioners. Schumer secured nearly $2 million for the Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties to design, develop and grow a training program that prepares local job seekers for high-demand, high-quality career pathways.

Delivered over $13 million to revitalize urban tree canopies from Utica to Auburn and plant thousands of trees across Central New York:

After personally calling and writing USDA Secretary Vilsack to advocate for funding, Schumer secured over $13M to rejuvenate urban greenspaces in the City of Syracuse, the City of Auburn, the CNY Regional Planning and Development Board, the City of Utica, and Olmsted City of Greater Utica. With urban tree canopies across the region in need of a green thumb, this federal funding will help breathe new life into neighborhoods and greenspaces from Utica to Syracuse to Auburn by planting thousands of new trees, reducing extreme temperatures from urban heat islands, and connecting youth to good paying jobs that foster a cleaner, greener environment. The funding is made possible thanks to the historic increases secured by Schumer in the Inflation Reduction Act, which included over $1 billion for the UDSA to increase equitable access to trees. Funding for the City of Syracuse builds on the city’s 2018 urban forestry master plan, to which the city has already committed $2 million in federal dollars from Schumer’s American Rescue Plan.

Landed $46 million in National Defense Authorization Act for cutting-edge Quantum Computing and Unmanned Aerial Systems R&D in Rome:

Schumer reinforced his reputation as a champion of Rome’s Air Force Research Labs (AFRL) by securing $46 million in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to supercharge quantum computing and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology. Schumer’s efforts will advance AFRL’s pioneering R&D by supporting major projects, such as a quantum networking testbed and quantum cloud computing environment, a next-generation ion-trap quantum computer, a joint all-domain command and control testbed, and a multi-domain radio frequency spectrum test environment.

NORTH COUNTRY

Landed prestigious Multi Domain Task Force at Fort Drum to reinforce the north country’s pillar of national defense:

After years of advocacy, Schumer successfully completed his mission to deliver a prestigious Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) for Fort Drum. When the Army first announced that Fort Drum was being considered for a MDTF, Schumer sent a letter to the Army supporting Fort Drum’s candidacy. As part of an all-out push, Schumer personally calling Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth multiple times to highlight Fort Drum. The MDTF combines land, air, sea, cyber, and space capabilities into one unit that supports joint forces and is essential to building joint readiness while strengthening interoperability with key allies and partners.

Announced largest-ever NBRC investment into economic development projects throughout North Country communities:

After he delivered major federal funding for Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) in the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, Schumer in August announced that New York State projects had received the largest amount of funding in the history of the program, to the tune of nearly $11 million for twelve projects across the North Country that address aging infrastructure, expanding childcare, training workers for good-paying jobs, increasing access to high-speed internet, and accelerating the economic growth of Main Streets across the North Country and Upstate New York.

Secured Critical Access Hospital Status for Alice Hyde Medical Center to Boost essential care for Franklin County communities:

Following his advocacy, Schumer announced in November that Alice Hyde Medical Center has been designated as a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Alice Hyde’s new status will reduce the community hospital’s financial vulnerability amid financial and operational challenges for rural health care organizations in New York and across the country. Schumer has been a champion of the CAH program for years and successfully saved several Upstate New York hospitals at risk of losing their CAH status last year.

Delivered $17+ million for 400+ miles of high-speed fiber to bridge the North Country’s digital divide:

With far too many unserved and underserved North Country communities struggling to access the high-speed internet they deserve, Schumer led the charge to bridge the digital divide by securing millions in federal funding for the Development Association of the North Country to lay over 400 miles of new broadband fiber, bringing high-speed internet to thousands of homes, businesses, and community anchors across the North Country. Schumer secured $14,547,750 in through the NTIA’s Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program, which is powered by the IIJA’s record $65 billion for the expansion of high-speed internet, to expand nearly 350 miles of broadband fibers across the North Country for 2,500 unserved residences and over 280 community anchor institutions. Schumer also secured 2.5M from the Northern Border Regional Commission to complete a telecommunications project that will bring an additional 63.3 miles of new fiber, bringing affordable high-speed broadband to approximately 488 households in rural communities in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties.

Secured over $5 million to complete the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority’s Terminal expansion project:

After years of advocacy and millions in funding delivered, Schumer secured the final wave of funding for the Ogdensburg Bride and Port Authority’s (OBPA) long-awaited terminal expansion project. Currently, the Port of Ogdensburg can only accommodate one ship coming into port and unloading at a time. With this over $5 million in Port Infrastructure Development Program funding, the OBPA will be able to complete the Ogdensburg Harbor deepening that Schumer secured funding to kick start in 2021, add 500 feet to the west side dock wall for a second vessel berth at seaway depth, and expand storage facilities for increased cargo capacity. These upgrades will allow the Port of Ogdensburg to accommodate two or more ships coming into port and unloading simultaneously, equip the port to transport larger cargo more efficiently, and improve supply chain resilience. To make this award possible, Schumer secured $662,203,512 in FY’23 PIDP funding, including over $450 million in the IIJA and $212 million in the FY’23 budget.

Landed Breeze Airways at Plattsburgh Airport:

Following Schumer’s long history of fighting for affordable air service to Upstate New York, and after his letter to the Breeze CEO, Schumer announced that Breeze Airways will begin to offer flights out of Plattsburgh International Airport—connecting North Country families to affordable air service.

SOUTHERN TIER

Secured $50+ million investment from Menlo Microsystems to retrofit a Microelectronics Manufacturing Fab and create 100+ new good-paying jobs in Tompkins County:

After personally calling the CEO of Menlo Micro, Schumer announced the company heeded his call and will invest over $50 million to build their first domestic microelectronics fabrication (“fab”) facility in Tompkins County, creating over 100 new good-paying jobs. Menlo Micro’s next-generation switch technology are a vital component of the microelectronics industry, supporting the growth of the domestic semiconductor industry across Upstate NY that is being driven by Schumer’s CHIPS and Science Act.

Secured Federal Tech Hub Designation for Binghamton to become the nation’s next hub for battery innovation, research, and manufacturing:

After delivering historic federal investment to jumpstart Binghamton’s growing battery hub last year, Schumer announced that Binghamton University’s New Energy New York (NENY) project won a highly-competitive federal Tech Hub designation, which he created in the CHIPS and Science Act, officially recognizing the region to lead the nation in battery innovation and manufacturing. Binghamton is now part of an exclusive group of only 31 regions in America eligible to compete for significant federal funding.

Secured $1.2 million for regional workforce development effort to help 135+ workers access jobs in advanced manufacturing and construction trades:

After personally writing to the Department of Labor Secretary, Schumer announced nearly $1.2 million for Ithaca Area Economic Development through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative to expand existing and establish new career readiness programs that are expected to connect at least 135 workers for entry-level, good-paying jobs in advanced manufacturing and the construction trades.

Delivered $400,000 for Delaware County Line-Worker Training Program to power hundreds of good-paying jobs and upgrade critical infrastructure:

After visiting Delaware County earlier this year to launch an all-out push, Schumer delivered $400,000 through the Appalachian Regional Commission for Delaware County Electric Cooperative in partnership with SUNY Delhi to develop an advanced line-worker training program, which is projected to train hundreds of workers for good-paying jobs improving electricity service, expanding access to affordable clean energy, and upgrading telecommunications infrastructure in rural communities across Upstate NY.

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https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-and-congresswoman-becca-balint-request-information,"Congressman Dan Goldman and Congresswoman Becca Balint Request Information from International Committee of the Red Cross, Urging Action on Behalf of Hostages",2023-12-18,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"What can the United States Congress do to assist the ICRC’s efforts toimmediately gain access to the hostages?

Read the letterhere or below:

Mirjana Spoljaric Egger

President

International Committee of the Red Cross 19 Avenue de la Paix

1202 Geneva, Switzerland

Dear President Egger:

We write to express our profound concern at your lack of response to the recent war crimes perpetrated by terrorist organizations Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (“PIJ”), including the illegal abduction of civilian hostages following the brutal events of October 7 and their continued captivity in horrific conditions. We appreciate your visit to Gaza last week and your call bothfor the hostages to bereleased – or at leastfor the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to safely visit them – as well as more humanitarian aid to support displaced Palestinian civilians. But we do not accept Hamas’s refusal to allow the ICRC to visit the hostages and urge you to do all that you can to provide care and protection of the hostages. We therefore write to request answers as to why your organization has been unable to execute its duties to ensure the care and protection of the Hostages; and we stand ready to offer our assistance in your efforts to achieve these objectives.

Recentlyreleased hostages have revealed that they wereforced to live in deplorable conditions lacking sufficient food, water, medication or sunlight. Worse yet, certain of them reported instances of sexual violence and rape, drugging, beating and branding. At least 20 died in captivity. Approximately 129 remain, 19 of which are female and 2 of which are children, and many are reportedly suffering from injury, illness, malnourishment and other ailments resulting from the living conditions and the lack of access to proper nourishment, sleep, medical attention and/or medication. Your intervention to attend to the hostages is requiredimmediately.

As you know, the abduction of civilian hostages is explicitly prohibited under any circumstances by international law, which refers to any such abduction as a “grave breach.” As such, there are no clear rules of internal humanitarian law (“IHL”) that even govern civilian hostages. But even if we were to apply treaties governing prisoners of war to the Israeli hostages, Hamas’s and PIJ’s treatment of them would easily be considered a clear violation of international law under Article 8(2) of the Rome Statute, the International Convention Against the Taking of Hostages (1979), as well as the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1979.

As a critical threshold issue, international law requires those holding captives to provide proof of life, which Hamas and PIJ have refused to do. More importantly, international law requires those holding captives to permit wellness visits from the ICRC to ensure the health and well-being of the hostages. It is our understanding that, to date, Hamas and PIJ have refused to allow ICRC to visit the Hostages. This has been the case despite the fact that at least 20 have died in captivity; many others still remaining are sick and/or injured and in need of urgent medical attention; thosereleased have revealed that the conditions of captivity are inhumane and illegal as discussed in greater detail below.

Your organization exists to act in circumstances just like these. Indeed, the central mission of the ICRC is to “protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and violence and to provide them with assistance.” Given the widely-known depravity of the conditions of captivity, and the lack of public statements from the ICRC regarding such conditions or demanding access to the Hostages, we request answers to the questions enumerated below regarding why your organization has failed to properly execute its duty to ensure their care and protection, including the role, if any, that Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other countries in the region have played in assisting or obstructing your efforts.

Remaining Female Hostages in Gaza

Hamas is reportedly still holding 129 Israeli hostages, of which 19 are women. According to the Biden administration, the Palestinian terrorist organizations continue to lie about the existence of these female hostages – purportedlyfor the most nefarious reasons. As State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller said on December 4, “it seems that one of the reasons they don’t want to turn women over that they’ve been holding hostage — and the reason this pause fell apart — is that they don’t want these women to be able to talk about what happened to them during their time in custody.” The obvious implication is that these women have suffered terrible abuse, including sexual violence. The Biden Administration has further stated that Hamas’s refusal torelease the 19 women hostages under the temporary ceasefire agreement caused the termination of that agreement.

More recently, multiple senior White House officials confirmed that the White House believes Hamas is not releasing the remaining women hostages because they have been sexually abusing them. Disturbingly, there is already evidence that one of the hostages, still in captivity, had been sexually assaulted when being abducted.

Rape is categorically prohibited under IHL, including Article 44 of the Lieber Code and Article 75 of Additional Protocol I and Article 4 of Additional Protocol II.9 The accounts of at least 10 of thereleased hostages included details of sexual assault, and those accounts have been corroborated by medical doctors in Israel. These acts of sexual violence —against both men and women — are clear and medically verified instances of IHL violations.

Hamas & PIJ’s Additional Gross Violations of International Humanitarian Law

Information provided by the recentlyreleased hostages has revealed a litany of other violations of IHL. Areleased Thai hostage testified that he personally witnessed the beatings of Israeli hostages by their Hamas captors with electric cables. Article 87 of the Third Geneva Convention expresslyforbids “corporal punishment” and “anyform of torture or cruelty.”

The lack of adequate medical care, nutrition, and daily medication is also a gross violation of international law. In many cases, Hamas and PIJ deprived hostages of these necessities to such an extent that it led to the deaths of several hostages during captivity, according to medical experts. Under Article 26 of the Geneva Convention, daily food rations “shall be sufficient in quantity, quality and variety to keep prisoners of war in good health and to prevent loss of weight or the development of nutritional deficiencies.” Hamas and PIJ have clearly not abided by this standard. Doctors treating hostages upon theirrelease reported that elderly hostages had lost between 8-15 kg (15-33 pounds) — a staggering 10-20 percent of their body weight — while relatives of children reported that the child hostages had likewise lost “significant amounts of weight.” Indeed, according to certain of the accounts, food was so restricted that hostages would receive only “a quarter of a pita in the morning,” and in one case, a Filipino hostage reported being so hungry that he ate toilet paper (“that’s how my stomach wasn’t empty.)”

Hostages have also reported horrendous quarters and sleeping conditions. One hostage described the room she was held in as “suffocating,” and revealed that she wasforced to sleep on plastic chairsfor nearly two months. Other hostages have explained that they were held captive in damp areas without access to sunlight or space to move around. Here again, as you know, Article 25 of the Geneva Convention requires not only bedding and blankets, but also that prisoners “be entirely protected from dampness and adequately heated and lighted, in particular between dusk and lights out.” Reports of the conditions experienced by thereleased hostages clearly fail to meet this standard.

There are also reports, confirmed by doctors, that several of the hostages were drugged by Hamas before beingreleased into your care to “make them look happy”for cameras. Drugging prisoners, with no underlying medical necessity and without their consent, is another serious violation of IHL, specifically as it relates to the Geneva Convention’s Additional Protocol II, Article 5(2)(e) with respect to persons deprived of their libertyfor reasons related to the armed conflict.

ICRC’s Efforts & Obligations

Given the numerous egregious violations of IHL outlined above, it is imperative that the ICRCimmediately attend to the remaining hostages held in Gaza to ensure proof of life and compliance with international law. We understand that the ICRC has made efforts to check on the hostages in Gaza but has been rebuffed by Hamas. We also appreciate that you recently calledfor therelease of the hostages and demanded that the ICRC “be allowed to safely visit them.”

However, despite the horrific treatment of the hostages remaining in Gaza, shockingly few international organizations and other countries around the world have aggressively and publicly supported the need to tend to the hostages. The ICRC has been unable to see a single hostage in captivity and has not obtained any proof of life, observed the conditions they are in, or if they are in need of medical assistance. While we appreciate the ICRC’s role in the transportation ofreleased hostages, the status quo is simply insufficient and unacceptable as hostages are raped and die in captivity.

According to its own statutes, the ICRC is obligated “to endeavour at all times... to ensure the protection of and assistance to military and civilian victims of such events and of their direct results.” Further, its purpose is “to protect life and health and to ensure respectfor the human being.” By any measurement, the ICRC has been unable to carry out its traditional role as an independent monitor during conflict.

Such hostile conditions during armed conflict are not unprecedentedfor the ICRC. Even during the conflict in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the ICRC “often had access to” and “was able to register” captured soldiers and civilians that “fell into the power of adverse parties.” Despite the backdrop of mass murder and well-documented instances of ethnic cleansing and rape, the ICRC was able to gain access —even if hampered and limited — to the Bosnian Serb prisons during the conflict.26

As recently as Saturday evening, the Israel DefenseForces (IDF) announced Inbar Haiman, a 27-year-old Israeli hostage, had been killed during her captivity by Hamas.27 Additionally, the tragic news of the three hostages killed by friendly fire over the weekend only heightens the urgency and needfor their safe return andfor your organization’s protection.28 Their continued captivity not only places them in mortal danger, but prolongs the warfor all parties.

For the past two months, and despite increasing requests, your organization has had no access whatsoever to the Israeli hostages held in Gaza. We understand that the ICRC “cannotforce [its] way in” and that it remains neutral “so that we can be trusted,” but its mandate of neutrality cannot be an obstacle to its duty to protect innocent hostages suffering under horrific treatment.

Answers Required from ICRC

As Members of Congress, we require additional information about the steps that have been taken to protect the well-being of the remaining hostages, eight of which are American. Accordingly, we request answers to the following questions:

1. What efforts has the ICRC made to gain access to hostages in Gaza?

a. Please describe any communications the ICRC has had with Hamas or PIJ about access to the hostages, and include in detail what response you have received from Hamas or PIJ, whether directly or through a third party, explaining why they are refusing access.

b. Please describe in detail what efforts the ICRC has made to communicate with other countries about gaining access to the hostages, and what response you have received. Please include any and all communications with the governments of Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, among others, as part of your efforts.

c. Please describe in detail any discussions you have had with other international organizations to gain access to the hostages, including but not limited to the United Nations and Doctors Without Borders, and what efforts those organizations have made to support the ICRC in getting access to the hostages.

2. What assistance does the ICRC require in order to gain access to the hostages in Gaza? Specifically, what other nations could be helpful in pressuring Hamas to allow the ICRC to safely check on the hostages?

3. What can the United States Congress do to assist the ICRC’s efforts toimmediately gain access to the hostages?

4. What efforts have you made to be responsive to the requests of the families of the hostagesforinformation about their family members?

Every day the hostages remain in captivity without proper care is one more day too many. Due to the urgency of the dire circumstances currently facing the hostages, we ask that you respond to this letter as soon as possible and in any event no later than December 29, 2023.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-demands-justice-clarence-thomas-recuse-himself,Congressman Dan Goldman Demands Justice Clarence Thomas Recuse Himself from Upcoming Trump Election Interference Case,2023-12-18,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Read the LetterHere

Washington, DC– Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) to demand that Justice Clarence Thomas recuse himself from ruling on United States of America v. Donald J. Trump in whichformer President Donald Trump is charged with conspiring to overturn the legitimate results of the 2020 presidential election, conspiring to obstruct the certification of the electoral vote, and actually obstructing the certification of the electoral vote. Justice Thomas has already recused himself from anappeal by ex-Trump lawyer John Eastman in a case on the January 6 insurrection.

“We know through public reporting and through Congressional investigations that your wife, Virginia (“Ginni”) Thomas was intimately involved in Mr. Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election and to obstruct its certification – the very conspiracies at issue in this case,”the members wrote.

Following Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election, public reporting has revealed that Ginni Thomas, Justice Thomas’ wife, played a pivotal role in urging multiple states to overturn their results in the election as well as exchangingdozens of text messages with Trump’s Chief of Staff Mark Meadows,urging him to continue their scheme of election fraud.

“These details about your wife’s activities raise serious questions about your ability to be or even to appear impartial in any cases before the Supreme Court involving the 2020 election and the January 6th insurrection,” the members continued. “If you want to show the American people that the Supreme Court’s recent Code of Conduct is worth more than the paper it is written on, you must do the honorable thing and recuse yourself from any decisions in the case of United States v. Trump.”

Congressman Dan Goldman hasrepeatedly called on Chief Justice John Roberts to establish an ethics counsel within Supreme Court to standardize ethics procedures, advise justices on ethical issues, and prevent ethical misjudgements.

Congressman Goldman is also a cosponsor of theSupreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency (SCERT) Act and theJudicial Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act toformally establish a code of conductfor Supreme Court Justices.

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Dear Justice Thomas,

This week, Special Counsel Jack Smith asked the Supreme Court to decide a key question in the case of United States of America v. Donald J. Trump, a case in which Mr. Trump is charged with conspiring to overturn the legitimate results of the 2020 presidential election, conspiring to obstruct the certification of the electoral vote, and actually obstructing the certification of the electoral vote. In this week’s filing, Mr. Smith asked the Supreme Court to grant certiorari to decide “Whether aformer President is absolutely immune from federal prosecutionforcrimes committed while in office or is constitutionally protected from federal prosecution when he has been impeached but not convicted before the criminal proceedings begin.” The Supreme Court has directed Mr. Trump to file a response to the requestfor certiorari.For the reasons explained below, we strongly implore you to exercise your discretion and recuse yourself from this and any other decisions in the case of United States v. Trump.

Faith in the Supreme Court has plummeted, and fewer than half of all Americans trust the Supreme Court. Public perception is growing that the Supreme Court flouts the rules, in large part due to your recently reported ties to and luxury travel with billionaire Republican donors that you hidfor decades. The public pressure has grown so intense, that last month the Supreme Court announced aformal—though unenforceable—Code of Conduct. You signed the Code, publicly proclaiming that you subscribe to it. In Cannon 3B, the Code states that “A Justice should disqualify himself or herself in a proceeding in which the Justice’s impartiality might reasonably be questioned, that is, where an unbiased and reasonable person who is aware of all relevant circumstances would doubt that the Justice could fairly discharge his or her duties.” The Code details such instances, including those in which “The Justice or Justice’s spouse...is known by the Justice:...(iii) to have an interest that could be substantially affected by the outcome of the proceeding; or (iv) likely to be a material witness in the proceeding.”

We know through public reporting and through Congressional investigations that your wife, Virginia (“Ginni”) Thomas was intimately involved in Mr. Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election and to obstruct its certification – the very conspiracies at issue in this case. Your wife not only attended the pro-Trump rally that preceded the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol, she was one of nine board membersfor a conservative political group that helped lead the “Stop the Steal” movement. She traded at least 29 text messages with Mr. Trump’s Chief of Staff (Mark Meadows) in which she urged him to “pursue unrelenting efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election,” startingimmediately after Election Day 2020 and ending only days after the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. In these text messages, your wife pleaded with Mr. Meadows to continue the fight to overturn the election results, calling the election a “heist” and saying in one message: “Sounds like Sidney and her team are getting inundated with evidence of fraud. Make a plan.Release the Kraken and save us from the left taking America down.” Your wife also pressed Arizona and Wisconsin lawmakers to overturn President Biden’s 2020 victory, urging them to set aside President Biden’s popular-vote victory and to choose their own presidential electors, despite state law to the contrary. These details about your wife’s activities raise serious questions about your ability to be or even to appear impartial in any cases before the Supreme Court involving the 2020 election and the January 6th insurrection.

If you want to show the American people that the Supreme Court’s recent Code of Conduct is worth more than the paper it is written on, you must do the honorable thing and recuse yourself from any decisions in the case of United States v. Trump.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-urges-new-york-city-economic-development-corporation,Congressman Dan Goldman Urges New York City Economic Development Corporation to Prioritize Cold Storage Capabilities for New Pier 11 Anchor Tenant,2023-12-18,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Cold Storage in Red Hook Marine Terminal Necessary to Accommodate Storage of Fresh Produce Before Distribution to Brooklyn and Beyond

Absence of Cold Storage Capability at Marine Terminal Requires Produce to be Shipped out of New Yorkfor Storage before Being Shipped Back for Distribution

Exacerbates Traffic, Diesel Truck Pollution, Erosion of Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, and Heightens Pedestrian Safety Concerns

Read the LetterHere

Washington, DC– Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) with New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes, New York State Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, and New York City Councilmember Alexa Avilés wrote a letter to the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) urging them to select a sublease proposal at Pier 11 of the Red Hook Marine Terminal that will include cold storage capabilities near the Red Hook Marine Terminal.

The Red Hook Marine Terminal piers accept domestic and international freightfor distribution across the tri-state area, especially Brooklyn. Currently, fresh produce shipped into the Red Hook Marine Terminal must be transported by truck to locations outside of New York City where it can be refrigerated. Once the produce is readyfor distribution, it is oftentimes transported right back into Brooklyn, increasing the necessary truck trafficfor any perishable cargo.

“The future of Red Hook Marine Terminal must be one that protects New Yorkers, mitigates exacerbated safety risks, and supports good-paying maritime jobs in Brooklyn,”the lawmakers wrote. “As outlined on your website, one of the four governing strategies of the NYCEDC is to 'deliver sustainable infrastructurefor communities and the city’s future economy.' We believe that the addition of cold storage at the port will both satisfy that strategy and add value to the site. To that end, we urge you to prioritize applications that include such accommodationsfor tenancy at Pier 11.”

The Red Hook community is disproportionately affected by this lack of cold storage. The current situation leads to increased traffic in and around Red Hook, increases diesel pollution from the truck deliveries, accelerates the erosion of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, and heightens safety concernsfor pedestrians.

Congressman Dan Goldman is committed to fightingfor environmental justice across New York City.

In February, Goldmanjoined Councilmember Alexa Avilés to call on New York City to pursue an environmental assessment of last mile delivery hubs and excess truck traffic in Red Hook and Sunset Park.

In March, the Congressman hosted two town halls that brought the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to the table to hear and consider input from coastal communities that will be impacted by planned USACE climate resiliency projects inGowanus, Red Hook, andLower Manhattan.

Congressman Goldman is a member of theSustainable Energy and Environment Coalition.

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Dear Mr. Kimball,

As you review submissions to the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) Pier 11 Anchor Tenant sublease requestfor proposal (RFP), we write to strongly urge you to select a proposal that will include much-needed cold storage near the Red Hook Marine Terminal.

The maritime industry in Red Hook is vitally important to the economic health of Brooklyn and the larger New York City (NYC) area. As both a metaphoric and physical gateway to the city, the piers at Red Hook Marine Terminal accept domestic and international freightfor distribution across the tri-state area, especially Brooklyn. Unfortunately, as you know, the current port infrastructure in Red Hook is aging, inefficiently used, and in some cases, outright decrepit. With this RFP, NYCEDC has the opportunity to reimagine the industrial maritime footprint in Red Hook with the goal of catalyzing blue highway freight efficiencies and reducing the insidious truck pollution that disproportionally harms the health and well-being of vulnerable communities in Red Hook and beyond.

As we understand it, the current infrastructure at Red Hook Marine Terminal cannot accommodate the storage of the fresh produce it brings in, necessitating shipment of it by truck to locations outside of NYC where it can be refrigerated while awaiting distribution—often right back into Brooklyn. This process entirely defeats the environmental benefits of the blue highway. This continuous truck traffic to and from faraway cold storage is profoundly wasteful and needlessly harmful to residents of Red Hook.

In addition, it exacerbates the dire environmental justice concerns in our communities by clogging residential streets with heavy trucks, spewing diesel pollution into a neighborhood where air quality is consistently worse than NYC averages and upper-respiratory illnesses are more prevalent, adding to the erosion of the already vulnerable Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE), and posing safety risksfor our constituents on small side streets which were built to accommodate passenger car, bike, and foot traffic but not commercial truck traffic. In a study conducted by the Guardian and the Consumer Reports, they found that more than 1,200 trucks and vans drive daily on Van Brunt Street, a narrow but heavily frequented corridor lined with parked cars and shops. Since 2020, there have been 35 truck crashes in Red Hook, resulting in over 50 injuries.

We owe it to our environmental justice communities — such as Red Hook —to take action whenever possible. The availability of Pier 11 presents the ideal opportunity to establish an adequate cold storage facility at the Red Hook Marine Terminal that wouldimmediately and simultaneously reduce the volume of truck traffic plaguing the neighborhood and eliminate severe supply-chain inefficiencies.

The future of Red Hook Marine Terminal must be one that protects New Yorkers, mitigates exacerbated safety risks, and supports good-paying maritime jobs in Brooklyn. As outlined on your website, one of the four governing strategies of the NYCEDC is to “deliver sustainable infrastructurefor communities and the city’s future economy.” We believe that the addition of cold storage at the port will both satisfy that strategy and add value to the site. To that end, we urge you to prioritize applications that include such accommodationsfor tenancy at Pier 11.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/langworthy-visits-elmira-fire-headquarters-announces-over-276000-federal,"Langworthy Visits Elmira Fire Headquarters, Announces Over $276,000 in Federal Funding",2023-12-18,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicholas A. Langworthy,L000600,langworthy.house.gov,langworthy,https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"ELMIRA, N.Y. – Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) made a visit to the City of Elmira’s Fire Headquarters to meet with first responders and announce an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $276,545. Congressman Langworthy was joined at the fire department by Elmira Mayor Dan Mandell.

“It’s an honor to thank Elmira’s firefighters in person for putting their lives on the line for our community every single day,” said Congressman Langworthy. “It’s always been my priority to do what I can to ensure our first responders have the resources they need to do their jobs safely. I’m proud to announce this significant grant that will enable the City of Elmira to purchase new gear and enhance the capabilities of our local fire department.”

Mayor Dan Mandell said, “We are grateful for Congressman Langworthy's partnership with the City of Elmira to ensure the safety and well-being of our community. This funding will play a pivotal role in equipping our firefighters with the latest tools and resources they need to carry out their duties safely and effectively.”

The City of Elmira intends to use this grant to purchase 40 new Scott Air Packs and 80 air bottles. Congressman Langworthy sent a letter to FEMA to advocate for this grant on behalf of the city in May.

According to FEMA, the primary goal of these grants is to enhance the safety and effectiveness of first responders while also improving their ability to respond to emergencies and disasters. They aim to address the evolving needs of first responders, from advanced equipment acquisition and updating aging vehicles to safety improvement and training programs.

Congressman Nick Langworthy represents the 23rd Congressional District of New York, including Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties and parts of Erie County. Visit langworthy.house.gov.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1109,REP. LAWLER AND PROBLEMS SOLVERS CAUCUS COLLEAGUES ENDORSE LEGISLATION IMPROVING CHILD CARE ACCESS FOR POLICE OFFICERS,2023-12-18,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Last week, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of H.R.2722, the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2023.

The bipartisan legislation was introduced by Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) and has 18 cosponsors, equally Republican and Democratic, thirteen of whom are Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus.

The Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2023 seeks to combat the recent rise in law enforcement resignations and retirements by addressing the need for reliable child care. Law enforcement officers often work nontraditional hours, and accessible child care is a critical need for officers and their families.

The proposed grant pilot program outlined in the legislation would operate under the Child Care Development Block Grant Program to fund the establishment of local law enforcement child care facilities throughout the country. Expanded child care options will aid the recruitment and retention of exceptional officer candidates at a time when law enforcement agencies have fewer employees than they did five years ago.

“With crime on the rise and the costs of basic necessities skyrocketing, our law enforcement heroes shouldn’t have to worry about the wellbeing of their children while they put their lives on the line for us and our families. I’m proud to support the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act and am glad that this legislation has met the threshold for endorsement by the Problem Solvers Caucus. I look forward to working with my colleagues to get this important legislation passed and I will always back the blue,” said Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17).

“Access to quality, reliable child care is essential to recruitment and retention of the best, most representative, and diverse police force we can have, particularly as we seek to attract more women to the ranks,” said Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50). “I am thrilled that the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus has overwhelmingly endorsed our commonsense legislation to bolster childcare availability for police officers who work non-standard hours. San Diego is leading the way to expand child care opportunities for police officers and I am proud to support those efforts at the federal level.”

“Police Departments across the Central Valley are struggling to recruit and retain new police officers, further stressing our existing officers and putting the safety of our communities at risk,” said Congressman David Valadao (CA-22). “The Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act will expand childcare access for officers, who often work nonstandard hours, and reduce barriers to entry to ensure we can recruit the best talent into our law enforcement agencies. I’m proud to be an original co-sponsor of this bill, and look forward to working with my Problem Solvers colleagues to move this common-sense legislation forward.”

“As a parent, I know just how stressful childcare can be when it’s not available. Every day, our law enforcement officers wake up, put on a bulletproof vest, and kiss their families goodbye. The least we can do is ensure they have access to affordable and reliable childcare. They have our backs every day, it’s time we get theirs,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. “That’s why I’m incredibly proud that the members of the Problem Solvers Caucus have endorsed the bipartisan Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act.”

“Child care options and flexibility are critical for parents across the workforce, including our brave police officers,” said Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus.“The bipartisan Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act will create grants for child care facilities for children of law enforcement officers to boost the declining law enforcement retention rate and ensure that these community heroes have more accessibility to child care.”

“I’m proud to support the bipartisan Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act. Our brave men and women in blue put their lives on the line to protect our communities, and they deserve to have reliable access to affordable child care. I’ll continue working on policies that support current law enforcement officers and encourage more people to join the field,” Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) said.

“The bipartisan Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act builds on the work I’ve done over the past several years to help with law enforcement recruitment and retention in Minnesota and nationwide. These steps to expand child care access for police officers will help build a stronger and more diverse workforce and, by extension, make our communities safer. I’m proud to support this common sense, bipartisan bill and urge House leadership to bring it to a vote,” said Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02).

“Accessible childcare is crucial to recruiting qualified police officers to keep our communities safe,” said Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28). “This bill will make childcare more affordable for our police officers who protect us every day. I stand with the men and women in blue and will continue fighting for them and their families.”

“Our men and women in blue have a hard enough time making it through the day, and it is essential they have the means to support their families,” said Congressman Don Davis (NC-01). “We must ensure our law enforcement officers have adequate access to child care so they don’t have to worry about their children and fully focus on the bad guys.”

“It’s simple – keeping our families safe starts by recruiting and retaining top-tier police officers. That’s why I’m so proud of the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act,” said Congressman Josh Harder (CA-09). “Making sure our officers have access to quality, affordable child care means we increase the pool of talented, diverse recruits and keeps officers on the job protecting our communities. This bipartisan bill is a no-brainer – with the backing of the Problem Solvers Caucus, let’s get it over the finish line.”

“Our police are often working long shifts at unusual hours which could make their home lives extremely difficult, especially if they are a single parent,” Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) said. “The least we can do to give our officers peace of mind while they’re on the clock is ensuring their children are being well-taken care of. When they know their children are safe, they can better focus on protecting our communities.”

“I am proud to cosponsor the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Actand have the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus endorse the bill. You shouldn’t have to choose between being a parent and being a police officer. This bill is going to make childcare more affordable and accessible to the law enforcement community. With this effort, we aim to improve recruitment and retention rates for police departments and better outcomes for children in police families,” said Congressman Marc Molinaro (NY-19).

“The Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act is an important bipartisan effort that’ll help bolster law enforcement while expanding access to child care, and I’m pleased to see it has hit the threshold for endorsement by the Problem Solvers Caucus membership,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13). “In Congress, I’ll continue to work in a bipartisan way to deliver common sense, family-friendly policies like this that’ll also support law enforcement and keep our communities safe.”

“I am proud to stand beside my community-focused colleagues in the Problem Solvers Caucus as we endorse the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act. This bipartisan legislation is a crucial step towards supporting our brave men and women in law enforcement, ensuring that they have access to quality childcare while they protect and serve our communities. By providing this much-needed support, we are not only investing in the well-being of our police officers and their families but also strengthening the overall safety and security of our neighborhoods. Alaska often struggles to attract and retain officers and their families, particularly in rural communities, and this bill helps address this by setting aside funding for smaller police forces. I’m grateful to my colleagues for taking up this issue and finding a bipartisan way to help our police officers,” said Congresswoman Mary Peltola (AK-AL).

“As police departments in Michigan and across the country work to keep our communities safe, it’s important that we do what we can to support their officers and their families,” said Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (MI-07). “This legislation will provide federal funding to police departments, local governments, and child care providers to open new child care centers, which will make careers in law enforcement a real option for new parents. As we face crises of affordable, accessible childcare and police staffing shortages, this legislation will address both head-on.”

The bill is supported by the National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO).

The full text of the bill can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-joe-morelle-senator-ron-wyden-call-additional-support-community,"REPRESENTATIVE JOE MORELLE, SENATOR RON WYDEN CALL FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE CENTERS",2023-12-18,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Joseph D. Morelle,M001206,morelle.house.gov,morelle,https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Senator Ron Wyden (D, OR) called on the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to adjust their funding criteria for Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alikes and provide them with a more meaningful pathway to qualify for these federal resources.

“Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alikes are the unsung heroes of our healthcare system, working to fill the gaps in healthcare accessibility by breaking down barriers that have historically prevented underserved communities from accessing the medical services they need,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “By expanding the resources available to FQHC Look-Alikes, we can help ensure their services are available to even more people and families across our communities and raise everyone’s quality of life. I’m grateful to Senator Wyden and all my House and Senate colleagues for joining with me on this important issue, and I look forward to future opportunities for us to collaborate and continue the fight for our families.”

“Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alikes are essential in making sure underserved communities get access to the health care they need,” said Senator Ron Wyden. “These health centers deserve to have their impact recognized with federal support. Making sure they have the funding they need will mean more people in more communities served in Oregon and nationwide.”

“Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alikes, such as Trillium Health, provide high quality healthcare and supportive services to underserved populations, regardless of their ability to pay,” said Jason Barnecut-Kearns, President and CEO of Trillium Health. “Look-Alikes serve over 1 million patients nationwide are they are a crucial component of the safety net; however, they experience significant gaps in funding. Although Look-Alikes are held to the same clinical, financial, and administrative requirements as other FQHCs, they are not eligible for base grant funding, supplemental funding, or other benefits. Trillium Health is deeply grateful to Congressman Joe Morelle and Senator Ron Wyden for leading the charge to support healthcare providers in underserved communities. In addition, we would like to thank all the members of Congress who signed the letter to support a pathway for Look-Alikes to become full-FQHCs. If we can achieve equal funding, we will be able to serve more people, which will increase the health and wellbeing of the entire community.”

FQHC Look-Alikes are community-based healthcare providers that provide comprehensive, wrap-around primary, and behavioral healthcare services to medically underserved populations, regardless of their ability to pay. Congress created this program in 1990 to expand access to healthcare for uninsured and Medicaid populations, and organizations often seek Look-Alike status as a step to becoming a full-fledged FQHC.

While FQHC Look-Alikes meet the requirements of HRSA’s Health Center Program, they—unlike the nearly 1,400 FQHCs (also known as Community Health Centers) across the country—do not receive Health Center Program funding under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Look-Alikes are also disqualified from receiving malpractice insurance benefits and are unable to compete for supplemental funding opportunities. The letter requests the HRSA modify this methodology so that FQHC Look-Alikes are not penalized for their current efforts to treat unserved and underserved areas.

Additional co-signers of this letter in the House of Representatives are Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, Rep. Ken Calvert, Rep. Josh Harder, Rep. Mike Kelly, Rep. Young Kim, Rep. Katie Porter, and Rep. Andrea Salinas. Additional co-signers in the Senate are Senator Bob Casey, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Senator Angus King, Senator Jeffrey Merkley, and Senator Alex Padilla.

Read the full text of their letter here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4044,Tonko Honors 2023 NY-20 Congressional App Challenge Winners at Shaker High School,2023-12-18,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Paul Tonko,T000469,tonko.house.gov,tonko,https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"LATHAM, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko visited Shaker High School in Latham today to recognize Ayush Patel, Michael Tong, and Kush Malwatkar, members of the winning team in the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for New York’s 20th Congressional District. During the visit, Tonko delivered congratulatory remarks and presented each student with a Congressional Certificate of Achievement and a letter of recognition for this exciting honor.

“I am continually impressed by the creativity and ingenuity put on display by our Capital Region students with their submissions for the Congressional App Challenge, and this year was no exception,” Congressman Tonko said. “With their IBUCK app, Ayush, Michael, and Kush demonstrated both their top-notch technical skills and an admirable desire to help their peers gain basic financial literacy and make savvier investment decisions. I’m proud to acknowledge the contribution of these students to our Capital Region’s rich history of technological innovation, and I’m grateful to Ayush, Michael, and Kush for their hard work. Congratulations to all the students who participated in this year’s App Challenge!”

The winning app, IBUCK, is a web application that helps users learn about common types of investments and allows people to calculate the expected profit from their investments based on the types of investments they own. The app also includes a list of common business terms with basic explanations of each term, helping users gain critical financial literacy skills. Ayush, Michael, and Kush were inspired to create IBUCK after being overwhelmed by the variety of options when they first began making their own investments. After speaking with friends and family members about their own investments and finding a similar lack of knowledge of investment basics and financial products, they set out to create IBUCK as a resource for their peers and others interested in learning more about the subject.

You can learn more about the app by visiting its webpage, ibuckhome.netlify.app, or by viewing the students’ submission video on YouTube.

This year’s NY-20 Congressional App Challenge winner was chosen by a distinguished panel of local judges, including Dr. Mohammed J. Zaki, Professor and Department Head of Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Annmarie Lanesey, CEO and Founder of CanCode Communities, and Tobi Saulnier, CEO of 1st Playable Productions.

The Congressional App Challenge was created by Congress in 2013 to encourage innovation and engagement in coding, computer science, and STEM education. The App Challenge is open to all eligible middle and high school-aged students in New York’s 20th Congressional District, regardless of coding experience.

To view and download photos of Congressman Tonko’s meeting with Ayush and Michael, see the Congressman’s social media posts HERE, HERE, and HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-celebrates-passage-of-bipartisan-measure-to-eliminate-cuts-to-medicaid-disproportionate-share-hospital-payments/,CLARKE CELEBRATES PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN MEASURE TO ELIMINATE CUTS TO MEDICAID DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL PAYMENTS,2023-12-15,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Yvette D. Clarke,C001067,clarke.house.gov,clarke,https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

December 15, 2023

MEDIA CONTACT:

e: brian.phillips@mail.house.gov

c: 202.913.0126

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement celebrating the passage of H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act:

“Earlier this year, I introduced the bipartisan bill, H.R. 2665, the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act, to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act to eliminate pending cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments. Medicaid DSH payments are a lifeline for the safety net hospitals that care for the low-income and the sickest patients in our health care system. And as hospitals continue to struggle through the lingering impacts from COVID-19, this is one financial burden many hospitals should not need to contend with at this time.

“With the inclusion of this measure in the newly House-passed bill, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, many of my constituents in Brooklyn and millions of Americans nationwide will be able to continue to rely on these facilities for their most fundamental health care needs.”

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https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/espaillat-wasserman-schultz-lead-congressional-effort-urging-colombia-and,"Espaillat, Wasserman Schultz Lead Congressional Effort Urging Colombia and Argentina to Bring Dual Citizen Colombian-Israeli and Argentinian-Israeli Hostages Home",2023-12-15,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Adriano Espaillat,E000297,espaillat.house.gov,espaillat,https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Latino-Jewish Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), along with other Caucus members, sent two letters to the Presidents and Ambassadors of Colombia and Argentina to facilitate the immediate release of dual citizen Israeli hostages Elkana Bohbot, Yair Horn, and Eitan Horn, as well as all other hostages currently in Hamas’s custody.

Elkana, Yair, and Eitan are among the group of 100+ Israeli hostages that remain in Hamas custody after they were kidnapped during Hamas’s October 7th terrorist attack on Israel. In light of the ongoing situation in Gaza and Hamas’s well-documented brutality, there is a critical need for the United States, Colombia, and Argentina to mobilize all available diplomatic resources to bring them home to their families as soon as possible.

Earlier this month, Reps. Espaillat and Wasserman Schultz held a meeting with family members and friends of the hostages still held captive in Gaza. Among them was Dalia Paulina, sister-in-law to Yair and Eitan Horn, who are dual Israeli and Argentinian citizens. The Members also met with Jacob Bohbot, the brother of Elkana Bohbot, who is a dual Colombian and Israeli Citizen. The family members told stories of Elkana, Yair, and Ethan’s life before being taken hostage, and discussed the numerous family members and multiple young children that await their safe return.

“As concerned members of the Congressional Latino-Jewish Caucus,” said Rep. Espaillat, “we are encouraged by the bravery and tireless advocacy of these hostages’ families, and we look forward to the future engagement of President Petro and the Colombian Embassy, as well as President Milei and the Argentine Embassy, with the Caucus in order to assist Elkana, Yair, and Eitan, and bring them home as soon as possible. These hostages’ chances of survival in Hamas custody continue to hang by a thread with every passing day, necessitating immediate action from all corners of the world. We need action now.

Rep. Espaillat continued, “our congressional letters urge the nations of Colombia and Argentina to use every diplomatic tool at their disposal and leave no stone unturned to help secure the swift and immediate release of Elkana, Yair, Eitan, and all other hostages who remain in Hamas captivity in Gaza.”

“It's unconscionable that innocent civilians from dozens of countries are still being held by Hamas after two months,"" said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. ""Part of the founding mission of the Latino-Jewish Caucus is strengthening and deepening the Jewish community's bonds with historic partners like Argentina and Colombia and their diasporas in the U.S. But it's incumbent on all of us to step up our efforts to free all hostages, and despite our disagreements with President Petro and President Milei, we need all the help we can get to reunite these families.""

They were joined in signing the letter by Reps. Yvette D. Clarke, Jared Moskowitz, Brad Schneider, Darren Soto, and Juan Vargas.

The two letters can be read in full here and here.

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Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fourth term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities and serves as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the committee during the 118th Congress. He is also a member of the House Budget Committee and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Deputy Chair as well as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). Rep. Espaillat is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) and serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.

Media inquiries: Candace Person at Candace.Person@mail.house.gov",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/langworthy-announces-150000-rural-development-grant-village-hammondsport,"Langworthy Announces $150,000 Rural Development Grant for the Village of Hammondsport",2023-12-15,2023,2023-12,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) announced an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Rural Development Grant for the Village of Hammondsport in the amount of $150,000. This grant will be used to construct a village-owned wastewater collection and treatment system to address needs in the business district.

“This investment in Hammondsport’s business district will increase opportunities for economic growth and enhance the overall quality of life for residents and businesses alike,” said Rep. Langworthy. “Access to reliable wastewater infrastructure is essential for the prosperity of our communities, and this grant is a crucial step in ensuring that our region remains a vibrant and thriving community for generations to come.”

“We are grateful for the support of the Appalachian Regional Commission and Congressman Nick Langworthy in securing these much-needed infrastructure dollars for the Village of Hammondsport,” said Mayor Jean Jensen. “This financial assistance will lead to the installation of over 4,000 feet of sewer lines and a septic system for the village square and downtown area. This project is a much-needed improvement, and a big boost to support our local businesses.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-deliver-nearly-30-million-to-improve-safety-of-notoriously-dangerous-queens-boulevard-through-a-bipartisan-infrastructure-and-jobs-law-program-fed-grant-will-help-improve-local-roadway-and-strengthen-pedestrian-safety-with-elevated-crosswalks-enhanced-medians-and-protected-bike-lanes,"SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND DELIVER NEARLY $30 MILLION TO IMPROVE SAFETY OF NOTORIOUSLY DANGEROUS QUEENS BOULEVARD; THROUGH A BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE & JOBS LAW PROGRAM, FED GRANT WILL HELP IMPROVE LOCAL...",2023-12-15,2023,2023-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"New Grant Will Help New York City Execute Safety Action Plan And Boost Road Safety Features For Queens Boulevard

Senators Say “Safe Streets and Roads for All” Fed Grants, Created In The Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, Will Help Communities Save Lives With Proven Safety Measures Like Elevated Protected Bicycle Lanes, Pedestrian Refuge Islands, Pedestrian Malls, And More

Schumer, Gillibrand: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Is Driving Road Improvements And Paving The Way For Increased Safety On Streets Across NY

Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $29,750,000 in federal funds to implement road safety improvements for a section of Queens Boulevard in Woodside. This $29.75 million federal grant is part of Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A), a program created in the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Schumer led to passage. Schumer and Gillibrand said this funding will help implement a safety action plan for Queens Boulevard, including elevated crosswalks and pedestrian malls, enhanced medians and pedestrian refuge islands, as well as elevated protected bike lanes. The funding will also enable enhanced monitoring of traffic injuries and expand the use of Intelligent Speed Assistance technology.

“This substantial federal investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Law will help New York City implement multiple life-saving measures on Queens Boulevard. From elevated crosswalks, pedestrian malls and refuge islands, to enhanced medians and elevated, protected bike lanes, pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike will be safer with these improvements,” said Senator Schumer. “These federal funds empower New York City to strengthen roadway safety by implementing proven measures that will reduce injuries and traffic related incidents. I’m proud to deliver this federal grant that will help improve the safety of this central roadway, and help save lives by driving forward much needed safety features, stopping accidents before they happen, and laying the foundation for safer streets.”

“Queens Boulevard is one of New York City’s most dangerous roads, where dozens of pedestrians have died over the past few decades,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I am so proud to bring home nearly $30 million in federal funding to reimagine the corridor, significantly reduce accidents and injuries, and make Queens Boulevard safe for our families to use.”

According to New York City Department of Transportation, 233 people, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists, were injured on Queens Boulevard between Union Turnpike and Jamaica Avenue from 2016 to 2020. Due to high rates of severe pedestrian injuries, Queens Boulevard became a Vision Zero priority for New York City.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Schumer led to passage as Majority Leader, established the SS4A discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years, 2022-2026. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law more than doubled funding for surface transportation programs that improve roadway safety.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://clarke.house.gov/reps-clarke-lesko-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-directing-nih-to-conduct-unprecedented-menopause-research/,"REPS CLARKE, LESKO INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION DIRECTING NIH TO CONDUCT UNPRECEDENTED MENOPAUSE RESEARCH",2023-12-14,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Yvette D. Clarke,C001067,clarke.house.gov,clarke,https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

December 14, 2023

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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced H.R. 6749, the Menopause Research and Equity Act of 2023, which requires the National Institute of Health to evaluate the results and status of completed and ongoing research related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life women’s health, to conduct and support additional such research, and for other purposes.

“For too long, menopause has remained stigmatized, or even ignored entirely. Women facing this common, natural condition are told to be silent and hide their struggles, only because they may make men uncomfortable. We are told these life changes are just the burden of being a woman. All the while, the nation-wide attack on women’s bodies has only continued to erode our rights,” said Congresswoman Clarke. “A woman’s value should not be defined by the end of her fertility. It’s Congress’ responsibility to support the millions of women facing menopause to confront their new normal, as well as to help them thrive and reach their full potential in mid-life and beyond. And the meaningful resources within my legislation will do just that.”

“I’m proud to be the Republican lead on the bipartisan Menopause Research and Equity Act, which requires the NIH to conduct further research on vital components of women’s health. We hope that our colleagues will join together to approve this legislation and provide a brighter future for our daughters and granddaughters,” said Congresswoman Lesko.

“Let’s Talk Menopause was born out of a need to bring light to the menopause journey—a phase that every woman experiences yet often navigates in silence. The Menopause Research and Equity Act is the next step in the cause we’ve dedicated ourselves to. It’s about time we normalize menopause, equipping women with the resources and support they need to embrace this phase with confidence and pride,” said Donna Klassen, Co-Founder of Let’s Talk Menopause.

“At the National Menopause Foundation, our goal has always been to bring menopause to the forefront of health conversations. The Menopause Research and Equity Act is a crucial milestone in this journey, offering an opportunity to transform understanding and care for women at this critical life stage. This legislation represents a significant advance in empowering women through education, support, and research-focused on menopause,” said Claire Gill, Founder & President of the National Menopause Foundation.

“The Menopause Research and Equity Act marks a watershed moment in our journey towards comprehensive women’s health rights. It’s a clear signal that the experiences and needs of women are finally being recognized and prioritized. This act is more than just a policy change; it’s a reflection of our commitment to ensuring that every aspect of women’s health is understood, respected, and adequately addressed,” said Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, Executive Director of NYU’s Law’s Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Center and LTM Board Member.

“This act represents a monumental shift in how we approach women’s health, particularly during menopause. It acknowledges the complexities and varied experiences of menopausal women, paving the way for more nuanced research and healthcare. As a gynecologist deeply invested in this field, I see this as a critical step towards providing women with the comprehensive and empathetic care they deserve at every stage of life,” said Robin Noble MD, Medical Director, Intermed; Board member & Chief Medical Advisor of LTM.

“Discovering the power of shared experiences during menopause has been a transformative journey. The Menopause Research and Equity Act is not just legislation; it’s a validation of millions of women’s experiences. It’s a movement towards a society where the transition of menopause is met with open dialogue, support, and the care it deserves,” said Tamsen Fadal Journalist; author; menopause advocate; Let’s Talk Menopause Board Member and LTM Ambassador.

“Understanding menopause’s impact on mental health is as crucial as addressing its physical symptoms. The Menopause Research and Equity Act brings this vital aspect to light, advocating for comprehensive care that encompasses both physical health and mental health issues in Menopause. It is also important to address the disparities in menopause care in black women because they are undertreated yet experience more severe menopause symptoms,” said Judith Joseph MD, MBA, Board Certified Psychiatrist, Chair, Women in Medicine at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Clinical Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, NYU Langone Medical Center, Principal Investigator, Manhattan Behavioral Medicine; LTM Medical Advisory Board.

“In my dual role as a urologist and sexual medicine expert, I’ve seen how critical comprehensive care is for women’s sexual health, particularly during menopause. The Menopause Research and Equity Act represents a much-needed focus in healthcare. It’s not just about providing care; it’s about understanding the unique sexual health challenges women face at this stage and addressing them with the respect and depth they require,” said Rachel Rubin MD, Urologist & Sexual Medicine Specialist; Education Chair for The International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) , LTM Medical Advisory Board.

“Menopause has long been a topic shrouded in silence, often viewed through the lens of aging rather than as a significant health phase. The Menopause Research and Equity Act is a monumental step in changing this narrative. It’s about opening up conversations, dispelling myths, and ensuring that women have the resources and support they need to navigate menopause confidently,” said Mary Jane Minkin MD, OB/GYN; Clinical Professor, Yale Medical School, LTM Medical Advisory Board.

“My tenure at the National Consumers League has been marked by a steadfast commitment to advancing healthcare reform and consumer rights. The Menopause Research and Equity Act is a crucial development in this arena, as it addresses a gap in women’s healthcare that is often overlooked. This act embodies the principles of consumer advocacy and protection that I have championed, particularly in ensuring equitable access and safe medication use for all women experiencing menopause,” said Sally Greenberg JD, Executive Director of The National Consumers League.

“Through my work, I’ve seen the profound impact of breaking down myths around women’s health. The Menopause Research and Equity Act opens doors to better understanding and managing menopause, transforming it from a whispered-about topic to an openly discussed health issue. This is about empowering women with the tools to live their best lives, regardless of their stage in life,” said Kelly Casperson MD, Urologist, LTM Medical Advisory Board.

“Understanding perimenopause and menopause is not just a matter of women’s health; it is an initial investment in ensuring the well-being of generations of women to come. By supporting The Menopause Research and Equity Act, we can begin to unravel the complexities of these life phases, uncover the intersectionality with chronic health conditions, and ensure each woman’s lived experience is at the forefront of research and healthcare – something that embodies the mission of Let’s Talk Menopause,” said Cathy Rought Jacobson Board Member Let’s Talk Menopause and President & CEO of Integritas Public Affairs.

“My work has always been driven by the belief that we need to embrace and openly discuss menopause. The Menopause Research and Equity Act does more than just allocate funds; it shifts societal attitudes towards aging and women’s health. This legislation is a crucial step towards acknowledging the rich, productive lives women lead post-menopause and ensuring they have the information and support they need to navigate this transition with confidence and dignity,” said​Sharon Malone MD, Chief Medical Advisor, Alloy, LTM Medical Advisory Board.

“Throughout my career in women’s health, I’ve seen firsthand the complexities and challenges of menopause care. The Menopause Research and Equity Act isn’t just legislation; it’s a beacon for advancing our understanding and treatment of menopause. It’s about giving women the comprehensive care they’ve long deserved, something I’ve been advocating for in my practice,” said Lisa Larkin MD, Founder & CEO, Ms. Medicine.

“As a psychologist deeply invested in women’s sexual and reproductive health, I applaud the introduction of the Menopause Research and Equity Act. This legislation is not just about healthcare; it’s about acknowledging the complex interplay of biological and psychological factors women face during menopause. It’s a commitment to advancing our understanding and treatment of menopause symptoms and ensuring women receive the holistic care that is crucial during this phase of life,” said Sheryl Kingsberg PhD, Chief of Behavioral Medicine, University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center, LTM Medical Advisory Board.

Specifically, the Menopause Research and Equity Act of 2023 would:

Direct the National Institutes of Health to evaluate current menopause-related research and submit a report to Congress on its findings.

Identify the total amount of funding allocated by the National Institutes of Health for the conduct or support of menopause-related research, and research on midlife women’s health over the preceding 5 fiscal years.

The full bill text is available here.

Photographs from the legislation’s introductory press conference are available here.

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https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-goldman-secures-676-million-funding-911-first-responders-and,Congressman Goldman Secures $676 Million in Funding for 9/11 First Responders and Survivors Health Care Fund,2023-12-14,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Bipartisan, Bicameral Funding Amendment Led by Goldman Included in Final NDAA Bill Passed by House and Senate

Additional Relief Adds $444 Million, Addresses Funding Shortfall in the World Trade Center Health Program

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) along with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), and Congressmen Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) and Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) secured $676 million to address funding shortfalls in the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) budget. The ‘National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)’ for Fiscal Year 2024 includes their bipartisan, bicameral amendment to provide an additional $444 million to the program over the coming years to address the impending budget shortfall and $232 million to ensure that all first responders to the Pentagon and Shanksville attacks are covered by the program as well.

“Living in downtown Manhattan on 9/11, I will never forget watching the second plane hit the Towers and the soot-covered people walking up Hudson Street,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “Today the House of Representatives renewed its commitment to the first responders and survivors whose lives were upended that day. This funding will go a long way to ensuring that we provide them with the coverage and care they deserve.”

After years of efforts and calls on the federal government, 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 the effects of the toxins at Ground Zero. The program covers the lifespans of all exposed, including responders and survivors of the attack on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, the Shanksville crash site, children who were in schools in downtown Manhattan on 9/11 and during clean-up, and those who have since experienced, or are expected to experience, adverse health effects that are linked to the attacks in the coming years.

The WTCHP was reauthorized in 2015 and extended through 2090 with bipartisan support. In 2022, lawmakers delivered $1 billion for the program in the end-of-year spending bill. Unfortunately, this funding is not enough to keep pace with the anticipated costs of providing the program’s services for the over 120,000 9/11 first responders and survivors, who span all fifty states and reside in 434 of the 435 congressional districts. This additional funding will ensure that the program will continue to serve impacted first responders and survivors in the coming years.

Congressman Goldman is fighting for all those suffering from the effects of the 9/11 terror attacks to be covered by the World Trade Center Health Program.

In February, Goldman joined Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Congressmembers Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02), Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), and Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04), Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY), Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), 9/11 health program advocates, and 9/11 responders and survivors to announce the bipartisan ‘9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act’ to close the remaining funding shortfall in the World Trade Center Health Program.

In September, Congressman Goldman hosted the WTCHP’s Dr. Joan Reibman and 9/11 Environmental Action’s Director Kimberly Flynn for an information and community feedback session on the WTCHP’s new 9/11 Youth Research Cohort. The Youth Research Cohort was created by the 2023 Federal Spending Bill to study the long-term health of individuals who were aged 21 years or younger – including those in utero – at the time of the 9/11 attacks and were exposed to the toxins released in the aftermath of the attacks on Ground Zero.

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https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases/fy24ndaa,LaLota Secures Wins and Supports Soldiers in Annual Defense Bill,2023-12-14,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Nick LaLota,L000598,lalota.house.gov,lalota,https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, New York First Congressional District Representative Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a Navy Veteran and a member of the Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting YES on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2023.

“As a Navy Veteran and a member of the Armed Services Committee, I am proud to send the Commander in Chief a strong NDAA. This bill gives our troops the largest pay increase in decades, helps deter conflict with China, ensures our soldiers stationed overseas have the same legal protections as every American, supports military families, and ensures accountability and transparency in government,” said LaLota. “While this NDAA didn’t contain the FISA reforms America needs, I joined with other pragmatic and common sense conservatives in supporting this bill that will go a long way to ensuring our military remains the most lethal fighting force the world has ever known.”

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

Background:

The House Armed Services Committee plays an instrumental role 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 is an annual and historically bipartisan bill that 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 carry out their missions.

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

Ensuring legal protections for servicemembers stationed overseas to ensure they have the right to counsel, competent translation services, a prompt trial, and other protections our servicemembers have earned and deserve;

A 5.2% across-the-board pay raise for servicemembers, the largest single pay increase in over twenty years;

Fully funding military exercises with our allies and partners in the Pacific to counter China’s growing reach;

Including $676 million for 9/11-related healthcare;

Mitigating the ability of foreign businesses to buy land near American military bases;

Reviewing of the Department of Defense on if they are contracting with companies that violate the U.S. Export Control Act, specifically concerning conducting business with China and Russia;

Authorizing $153 million over the budget request for the construction of new childcare centers;

Authorizing over $280 million to build new schools for military children;

Authorizing $50 million in Impact Aid assistance to public schools with military-dependent students and an additional $10 million in assistance to local schools teaching children with severe disabilities;

Requiring a review of the availability of mental health services in military schools;

Improving the Basic Allowance for Housing calculation to increase reimbursement for junior enlisted servicemembers and counteract soaring rental rates;

Making more servicemembers living in high-cost areas eligible for additional cost-of-living allowances;

Encouraging DoD to utilize rare earth minerals mined in the U.S. over foreign minerals;

Creating a Special Inspector General to oversee all U.S. security assistance to Ukraine and to thoroughly investigate any instance of waste, fraud, abuse, corruption, or diversion of weapons;

Providing the IG with direct hire authority to rapidly expand the number of auditors reviewing Ukraine security assistance;

Requiring GAO to assess DoD’s end-use monitoring programs and provide recommendations to Congress on ways to strengthen them;

Authorizing $38 million over the budget request for new family housing;

Authorizing $356 million over the budget request to renovate and build new barracks;

Continuing the prohibition on adverse action on any servicemember who refuses to take the COVID-19 vaccine, including cadets and midshipmen at service academies;

Fully funding the deployment of National Guard troops in support of Border Patrol activities at the southwest border;

Requiring DoD to use or transfer to southwest border states all border wall materials in its possession; and

Prohibiting DoD from contracting with any CCP-owned or controlled company operating in the U.S.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases/lalotaalkonis1,"LaLota Applauds Release of Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis, Calls for Congress to Pass Bill to Protect Servicemembers",2023-12-14,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Nick LaLota,L000598,lalota.house.gov,lalota,https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. - New York First Congressional District Representative Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a Navy Veteran and a member of the Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after it was announced that U.S. Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis would be coming home from Japanese prison.

“I am thrilled to see Lt. Alkonis is returning home after being unjustly imprisoned in Japan. I met with his incredible wife and children this year and have consistently called for our government to bring him home,” said LaLota. “Congress must now pass my Safeguarding Our Forces Abroad Act to ensure other servicemembers are treated better than the substandard way Lt. Alkonis was treated. It is imperative we do everything we can to support our men and women in uniform, and making sure they are afforded Due Process, including the right to counsel, sends a clear message that the United States stands with and supports those who defend our freedoms.”

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LaLota Meeting with the Alkonis Family in July of 2023

Background:

Since being sworn into office in January, LaLota has consistently called for the release of U.S. Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis. In May, LaLota introduced the Safeguarding Our Forces Abroad (SOFA) Act, which would require the Secretary of Defense, at a rate of one percent per month, to reduce the number of Armed Forces stationed in a “covered nation” where a binding and enforceable Status of Forces Agreement is not in place.

Alkonis, who was stationed in Japan, was sentenced to three years in a Japanese prison in October 2021 for negligent driving resulting in the death of two people and injuries to a third person in May 2021. He said he suffered from acute mountain sickness as he was driving with his family from Mount Fuji, which caused him to lose consciousness. That argument was rejected by the court. His appeal was denied in July 2022.

Alkonis’ family argued he was ill, not negligent, and therefore committed no crime. They have also noted that they offered the victims’ families over $1 million in restitution, as is customary in Japan.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1099,U.S. REPS. LAWLER AND TORRES SUCCESSFULLY PASS BILL TO CREATE SPECIAL ENVOY FOR ABRAHAM ACCORDS THROUGH BOTH CHAMBERS OF CONGRESS; HEADING TO PRESIDENT BIDEN'S DESK,2023-12-14,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, a bill to create a new position at the State Department, a Special Presidential Envoy for the Abraham Accords, passed in the House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by U.S. Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and passed Congress through the National Defense Authorization Act of 2024 (NDAA).

Once signed by President Biden, the legislation will require the State Department to establish an ambassador-level Special Presidential Envoy for the Abraham Accords – the landmark U.S.-sanctioned 2020 and 2021 normalization agreements between Israel and Bahrain, UAE, Morocco, and Sudan. The Special Envoy would be responsible for coordinating on behalf of the U.S. government with regional ambassadors, nongovernmental organizations, and other stakeholders to strengthen and expand the Accords.

“Today, the House passed the NDAA by a broad bipartisan vote. This year’s NDAA included policy Rep. Torres and I championed to establish the position of Special Presidential Envoy for the Abraham Accords, Negev Forum, and Related Integration and Normalization Fora and Agreements at the State Department. This is a momentous step towards long-term peace in the Middle East,” said Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17). “It underscores the United States’ commitment to strengthening and expanding this historic set of agreements that marked the first normalization of relations between Israel and Arab-majority countries in two decades. In establishing this diplomatic envoy, we also increase the prospects of bringing additional partners into the Accords, including Saudi Arabia. This feat is something Rep. Torres and I have been working on all year to achieve. H.R.3099, the Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act, was my first bill to pass the House. That bill passed the House 413 to 13. With today’s vote, language establishing a Special Presidential Envoy is on its way to the White House, where President Biden is expected to sign it into law.”

“Building a bridge between Israel and the Arab world is neither a Democratic value nor a Republican value -- it is an American value. The Abraham Accords are an affirmation of Arab-Israeli peace and must be protected and strengthened,” said Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15). “Today, with the full passage of this bill in the House, we are bending the long arc of the Middle East in its proper direction – toward peace and prosperity for Jewish people, Christians, and Muslims. And especially at this moment of increased uncertainty about Israel’s future as the war with Hamas rages it, it is more important than ever that we fight to protect Israel’s global standing and partnerships. The U.S.-Israel relationship is sacrosanct, and today’s vote is further proof of that.”

New York's 17th Congressional District is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1101,REP. LAWLER JOINS WILLIAMS AND NY DELEGATION COLLEAGUES IN SENDING LETTER SUPPORTING MICRON'S APPLICATION FOR CHIPS AND SCIENCE ACT FUNDING,2023-12-14,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined U.S. Representatives Brandon Williams (NY-22), Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Brian Higgins (NY-26), Marc Molinaro (NY-19), Ritchie Torres (NY-15), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Yvette Clarke (NY-9), Nick Lalota (NY-1), Nick Langworthy (NY-23), Grace Meng (NY-6), Nydia Velázquez (NY-7), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Anthony D’Esposito (NY-4), Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Pat Ryan (NY-18), Joe Morelle (NY-25), Gregory Meeks (NY-5), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) in sending a letter to the Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, expressing support for the application from Micron Technology for federal CHIPS and Science Act funding.

In the letter, led by Congressman Brandon Williams, the New York Congressional Delegation wrote in support of Micron Technology, Inc.'s (“Micron”) applications for federal CHIPS and Science Act funding to support Micron’s significant planned semiconductor manufacturing investments in the United States. CHIPS and Science Act funding is critical to helping overcome the economic hurdles associated with repatriating semiconductor manufacturing to the U.S. The Member’s concurred that CHIPS funding in support of Micron’s once-in-a-generation investments in U.S. manufacturing and workforce development, will pave the way for U.S. technological and manufacturing leadership into the twenty-first century, and lead to a more prosperous, secure, and innovative America.

“Micron’s planned manufacturing investments in New York will revitalize American manufacturing, create thousands of new jobs, and lead to the hiring of more than 1,500 veterans over the next decade. That’s a win-win-win,” said Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17). “I’m proud to join more than 20 colleagues on this bipartisan letter in support of Micron’s applications for federal CHIPS and Science Act funding. This is a worthy investment that will pay dividends for New York and for our nation.”

“The CHIPS and Science Act was a significant victory in bringing back American manufacturing and one of the largest investments has made it possible for Micron Technology to come to NY-22. Bringing jobs and prosperity to Central New York and Mohawk Valley families, while enhancing our national security,” said Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22). “This bipartisan letter proves that Central New York is the new “Silicon Empire”—bringing strategic and long-term investment back to our region and signaling that it’s time for our families and friends to come back home, the jobs are on their way.”

“Continued investment in our high-tech industries is critical to ensuring our country’s long-term workforce development and economic competitiveness—and nowhere is better poised to spearhead these leading-edge innovations than right here in Upstate New York,” said Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25). “I’m proud to join a bipartisan group of colleagues from New York State and call on the U.S. Department of Commerce to support Micron’s application for federal funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. This project has unlimited potential for our region—and with this funding, I know they’ll only be able to accomplish more for our community, our workforce, and our entire country.”

""Micron’s transformational investment in Upstate New York has the potential to create spin off businesses throughout the region, good paying job opportunities, and a level of prosperity that hasn’t been seen in this part of the country in decades,” said Congressman Marc Molinaro (NY-19). “We fully support Micron’s CHIPS funding application and will do everything in our power to make sure this project is a success.""

“Our nation’s leadership in semiconductor development is a critical part of a strong, secure, and efficient economy,” said Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26). “Micron has made a long-term commitment to Upstate New York that will support thousands of sustainable, good-paying jobs in advanced manufacturing, as well as research and development. Federal funding provided for these planned projects is not only an investment in a competitive and prosperous future for our country, but also the workforces and communities that will support them. I am proud to join my colleagues across New York State in supporting Micron’s application for grant funding included in the historic CHIPS and Science Act.”

View or download the letter, here.

New York's 17th Congressional District is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/following-food-insecurity-issues-staten-island-service-members-malliotakis,"Following Food Insecurity Issues For Staten Island Service Members, Malliotakis Delivers Largest Military Pay Raise in 20 Years",2023-12-14,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicole Malliotakis,M000317,malliotakis.house.gov,malliotakis,https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), today released the following statement regarding her vote in support of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that increases basic military pay and examines Staten Island's Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH):

""Last year, 25% of active-duty service members relied of some sort of food assistance to survive, including more than 300 U.S. Coast Guard families at Staten Island's Fort Wadsworth. This is unacceptable and exactly why today I proudly voted for the NDAA to give our service members a 5.2% basic pay increase in January - on top of the 4.6% raise they received this year - which is the largest pay raise in twenty years. Not only this, but we've also fought to include my legislative language that requires the Secretary of Defense to examine the calculation for Staten Island's BAH rate, which has historically been lower than every other borough of New York City. When I came to Congress I immediately began advocating to increase the BAH for Staten Island military men and women and today, they are receiving more than $500 more, with the average BAH being $3,786. Additionally, today's legislation will require a study to further examine how we can help put Staten Island service members on par with the rest of the city. The passage of this bill is a win for the American people and our service members who've sacrificed so much for our nation and deserve to live comfortably.""

Malliotakis also worked with colleagues to ensure the bill included language authorizing $676 million to the World Trade Center Health Program to cover rising costs of treatment for New York City first responders who are today suffering with 9/11 related illnesses.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/advocacy-groups-local-military-installations-praise-congresswoman-tenneys-vote,Advocacy Groups for Local Military Installations Praise Congresswoman Tenney’s Vote for the FY24 NDAA,2023-12-14,2023,2023-12,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 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 310-118. This legislation includes two of Congresswoman Tenney’s amendments aimed at strengthening U.S. national security.

“The United States continues to face a widespread array of threats from adversaries like China, Iran, and Russia, who continue to jeopardize our national security and international stability,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “While this year's NDAA isn't perfect, it's a significant step towards modernizing our military, strengthening readiness, and improving our defense capabilities. This NDAA would authorize $874.2 billion in spending for national defense discretionary programs, a $16 billion increase from the FY 2023 enacted level, and a 5.2% pay increase for servicemembers, the largest pay increase in over 20 years.

“The passage of the FY24 NDAA enforces House Republicans' mission to rid our military of the woke agenda pressed on them by the Biden administration and restores the military’s focus on our military’s lethality. For example, this bill reiterates the need for promotions based on merit while also banning many woke policies, such as drag shows on military bases and teaching CRT in our DOD schools and Service Academies.

“I was especially pleased that the bill included two of my amendments to require a report on CENTCOM’s capability gaps and on the threats posed by unmanned aircraft to military bases and installations. I am eager to continue advocating for all our servicemembers and their families, especially those stationed at Fort Drum, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, and New York’s 24th Congressional District. House Republicans’ unwavering commitment to our national security and servicemembers was reiterated today. I am thrilled that our Armed Forces will continue to have the resources they need to defend the freedoms bestowed to us by our great nation.”

“The FY24 NDAA is great news for Fort Drum. Installation resiliency is a key factor in determining military value, and the well-field expansion project certainly contributes to Fort Drum’s resiliency. We’re pleased as well that our local schools will continue to receive impact aid under the NDAA, which reduces school taxes in those impacted districts. Finally, we are glad that our service members will receive a 5.2% pay raise, the largest in over 20 years. Advocate Drum is proud to strongly support the FY24 NDAA,” said David J. Zembiec, Chair of Advocate Drum.

“We appreciate the support that Congresswoman Tenney has shown to the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station and her vote in favor of the FY24 NDAA. From the very beginnings of our nation, we have depended upon the National Guard to be there to assist in protecting our nation. Today our Army and Air Force continue in this great tradition of calling upon our citizen soldiers and airmen to carry out their mission. To say that we are creating a Space National Guard really is a misnomer as in reality it already exists with over 1,000 airmen who have been carrying out the space mission since 1996 within the National Guard. We hope that at the end of this study we continue to do what has been successful in the past. At a time in our nation when we are looking to find efficient methods for the defense of our nation why would we not look to the tried and true solutions of the past. The National Guard has been a tried and true example of what works,” said John A. Cooper, Sr., Chairman, Niagara Military Affairs Council (NIMAC).

“Congresswoman Tenney is steadfast in her commitment to support enhanced investments in the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI) to boost our nation's research and technological capabilities, including the critically important field of quantum, the first and only government-owned UAS Traffic Management system and future Advanced Air Mobility system, counter UAS and artificial intelligence. Her vote in favor of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act is a demonstration of the Congresswoman’s unwavering support for Rome Lab and the investments in technology that are critical to our warfighter and our nation's security,” said MC Chruscicki, Central New York Defense Alliance Executive Director.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-introduces-ensuring-pbm-competition-act,Congresswoman Tenney Introduces the Ensuring PBM Competition Act,2023-12-14,2023,2023-12,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 introduced the Ensuring PBM Competition Act to prohibit any Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) participating in Medicare from owning a pharmacy. The bill grants PBMs five years after the date of enactment to divest their pharmacy ownership, with an allotment for the Secretary of Health and Human Services to grant a two-year delay if needed.

Specifically, this bill prohibits any pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) that, directly or indirectly, owns, controls, or has a financial interest in a pharmacy from participating in Medicare and offering Medicare Part D plans. Currently, the top 3 largest PBMs control almost 80% of the PBM marketplace, undermining competition in our drug insurance market. This also creates enormous problems for local pharmacies, which can often have trouble competing for inclusion in PBM coverage networks with large national pharmacy chains, which are often directly owned by the PBMs themselves. In addition, many PBMs are now requiring certain drugs to be bought from online-only pharmacies, which are also often owned by the PBM. It is time to separate the PBM from the pharmacy marketplace to ensure fair competition and local access to prescription drugs.

“The Ensuring PBM Competition Act is a significant step towards fostering a healthcare environment that prioritizes fairness, competition, and, most importantly, the well-being of the American people,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “It is simply unfair to force our local pharmacies to compete with pharmacies which are owned by the PBMs themselves. When these smaller pharmacies shut down, they often leave smaller communities without any easy access to their prescription drugs or the guidance provided by a trusted pharmacist. It is our responsibility to ensure they can compete in a fair marketplace.”

Read the full text of the bill here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4042,"Tonko, Bilirakis Bipartisan Parkinson’s Bill Passes House",2023-12-14,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Paul Tonko,T000469,tonko.house.gov,tonko,https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) celebrated the advance of his National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act out of the House this morning in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 407-9. This legislation, introduced and championed alongside Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), would unite the federal government in a mission to cure and prevent Parkinson’s disease.

Yesterday, Tonko managed floor debate and spoke to the importance of this legislation. In addition to thanking his colleagues and local and national advocates, he recognized the pivotal work of his friend and colleague Jennifer Wexton who—following a diagnosis of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) which she referred to as “Parkinson’s on steroids”—became a critical and steadfast advocate in calling for the advance of this legislation and giving a voice to the Parkinson’s community.

A clip of Tonko’s emotional remarks can be viewed HERE.

Full remarks that Tonko delivered on the floor can be read below:

I rise today in support of the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act.

These past few years I have been honored to champion this legislation on behalf of the more than 1 million American’s living with Parkinson’s.

I first learned more in depth about Parkinson’s from a friend who suffered with it.

So when the opportunity arose to partner with Congressman Bilirakis on this meaningful effort I jumped right in and made it my personal mission to get this done on behalf of the millions of people living with Parkinson’s.

As you may know, currently, there are no treatments to cure, prevent, or significantly slow down its progression.

Parkinson’s is the second most common neurological disease and is unfortunately growing – fast.

I do want to highlight that there is hope on the horizon. Earlier this year, researchers discovered a new biomarker for Parkinson’s disease. This is an exciting step forward, but much more research and coordination is needed.

Our bipartisan, no-cost legislation will, for the first time, unite the federal government in a mission to cure and prevent Parkinson’s, alleviate financial and health burdens on American families, and reduce government spending over time. This pioneering legislation is greatly needed.

This bill will bring federal stakeholders and nonfederal experts together to implement a national plan to prevent and cure the disease, improve diagnosis and treatment options, and lessen the burden for caregivers and families.

The bill text is modeled off the successful National Alzheimer’s Project model which brought together many parts of the federal government to improve the federal response.

Once signed into law, this bill will do for Parkinson’s, what the National Plan did for Alzheimer’s and bring together coordination, care and research all to help those with Parkinson’s as well as their loved ones.

This would help bring a strong focus to a cure, treatment and also prevention. It will shine a needed light on the suffering relating to Parkinson’s.

Sadly, we recognize that environmental triggers are likely a part of Parkinson’s but so much is still unknown. More research and coordination are critical to getting answers to these questions.

Thank you to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for everything you do but especially all the work on this bill.

And thank you to the New York based groups and advocates who stood by my side demanding action on this bill and giving a face to Parkinson’s.

Together with patients, families and medical professionals we learned about the challenges of Parkinson’s and why this bill is urgently needed.

Thank you to my good friend Gus Bilirakis for working on the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act with me.

It’s an honor to work with you on this and I know how much this means to you personally and I thank you for your relentless work to push this forward.

The loss of your brother and mother-in-law in this last year has been devastating. I admire how you have channeled that pain and committed to making a difference so that we can bring hope to those with Parkinson’s.

Thank you to Chairwoman Rodgers and Ranking Member Pallone for staying with us and finding a resolution to move this meaningful bill forward. I think the end product here is strong and something we can all be proud of. Thank you to Congressman Guthrie and Congresswoman Eshoo for your support as well.

And thank you to our committee staff for your hard work on bringing this together. Special thanks to Tiffany Guarascio, Una Lee, Waverly Gordon, Shana Beavin and Jacquelyn Bolen for all your efforts.

I also want to thank our good friend Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton who when faced with a devastating diagnosis, not only joined this fight but became one of the most vocal advocates fighting for the Parkinson’s community.

As many of you know, Congresswoman Wexton was first diagnosed with PSP this year which she describes as a kind of ‘Parkinson’s on steroids”.

Jennifer, today and every day you give a face to Parkinson’s and you are changing the future for those who have not yet received the diagnosis and those who will benefit from the National Plan to End Parkinson’s. I thank you for your advocacy and for bravely sharing publicly about your journey. I value your friendship and am in awe of your determination and your journey.

I understand that receiving a Parkinson’s diagnosis is truly devastating for individuals and their loved ones.

It is incumbent on Congress to ensure Americans know they will be supported during this frightening and life-altering time.

Our legislation does just that and offers a dose of hope.

This is a commonsense, compassionate bill that will establish a robust response to address Parkinson’s and ensure that patients and their families receive the care they need.

By moving this forward we will make a positive difference, improve lives and even save lives.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-adriano-espaillat-again-leads-new-york-city-delegation-calling,Representative Adriano Espaillat Again Leads New York City Delegation in Calling for an End to Solitary Confinement,2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Adriano Espaillat,E000297,espaillat.house.gov,espaillat,https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC -- Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) led all Democratic members of the New York City congressional delegation in a letter to New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, echoing their support to ban solitary confinement in New York City. This is the second such letter led by Rep. Espaillat, who sent a similar letter to former City Council Speaker Corey Johnson in December of 2021.

“In New York City jails, as in jurisdictions across the nation, solitary confinement is known to impose severe suffering and deterioration on an individual’s mental and physical well-being,” wrote Rep. Espaillat. “Solitary confinement causes heart disease, anxiety, depression, psychosis, and self-mutilation. Prolonged exposure is directly linked to grave outcomes, including death—a fact which New York City’s prisons are no stranger to. The continued use of solitary confinement,” said Espaillat, “makes our City’s jails less safe, especially for Black New Yorkers, who account for approximately 49% of the population in state prisons and 61% of those held in solitary confinement.”

The letter follows a report by the Correctional Association of New York from earlier this year, which cited the New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision’s overall lack of adherence and failure to implement New York state’s current statute, the HALT Solitary Confinement Act, which places limits and restrictions on the practice of solitary confinement in state prisons, prompting the need for additional action at the federal and local levels.

In addition to Rep. Espaillat, the letter was signed by all 10 Democratic members of the New York City congressional delegation, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) and Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07) , Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. (NY-16), Gregory Meeks (NY-05), Ritchie Torres (NY-15), Jerold Nadler (NY-12), Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Grace Meng (NY-06), and New York City’s newest congressional delegation member, Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10).

“Solitary confinement has been repeatedly proven to deteriorate the physical and mental wellbeing of inmates who are forced to endure it, especially those subjected to confinement for long periods of time. The damage inflicted by solitary confinement hinders formerly incarcerated individuals’ ability to effectively rejoin society at the end of their sentence. As a member of the Congressional Second Chance Task Force,” said Rep. Goldman, “I know that by eliminating solitary confinement in New York City’s jails, we will improve rates of rehabilitation and reduce recidivism in a fairer, more humane criminal justice system.”

Akeem Browder, founder of the Kalief Browder Foundation, also applauded the efforts of the New York City congressional delegation, stating “We are grateful to Congressman Espaillat and the full New York City House of Representatives delegation for voicing their support for New York City ending solitary confinement. Since that torturous practice killed my brother Kalief eight and a half years ago, more and more people have been tortured and killed, and more and more families have had to suffer like mine. We look forward to the City Council enacting local legislation to forever end solitary once and for all.”

Read the letter to Speaker Adrienne Adams in its entirety here.

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Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fourth term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities and serves as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the committee during the 118th Congress. He is also a member of the House Budget Committee and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Deputy Chair as well as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). Rep. Espaillat is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) and serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.

Media inquiries: Candace Person at Candace.Person@mail.house.gov",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-goldman-calls-end-solitary-confinement-new-york-city-jails,Congressman Goldman Calls for End to Solitary Confinement in New York City Jails,2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Read the Letter Here

Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today joined Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and all other Democratic members of the New York City congressional delegation in a letter to City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, echoing their support to ban solitary confinement in New York City.

The letter follows a report by the Correctional Association of New York from earlier this year, which cited the New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision’s overall lack of adherence and failure to implement New York state’s current statute, the HALT Solitary Confinement Act, which places limits and restrictions on the practice of solitary confinement in state prisons, prompting the need for additional action at the federal and local levels.

""Solitary confinement has been repeatedly proven to deteriorate the physical and mental wellbeing of inmates who are forced to endure it, especially those subjected to confinement for long periods of time,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. ""The damage inflicted by solitary confinement hinders formerly incarcerated individuals' ability to effectively rejoin society at the end of their sentence. As a member of the Congressional Second Chance Task Force, I know that by eliminating solitary confinement in New York City's jails, we will improve rates of rehabilitation and reduce recidivism in a fairer, more humane criminal justice system.""

Congressman Adriano Espaillat said, “In New York City jails, as in jurisdictions across the nation, solitary confinement is known to impose severe suffering and deterioration on an individual’s mental and physical well-being. Solitary confinement causes heart disease, anxiety, depression, psychosis, and self-mutilation. Prolonged exposure is directly linked to grave outcomes, including death—a fact which New York City’s prisons are no stranger to. The continued use of solitary confinement makes our City’s jails less safe, especially for Black New Yorkers, who account for approximately 49% of the population in state prisons and 61% of those held in solitary confinement.”

Congressman Dan Goldman is committed to improving outcomes for formerly incarcerated individuals and is a member of the Second Chance Task Force.

In June, Goldman cosponsored the ‘Clean Slate Act’ to automatically seal federal arrest records for individuals not convicted and records for individuals convicted of low-level, nonviolent drug offenses as well as establishing new procedures to allow individuals to petition to seal records for other nonviolent offenses that are not automatically sealed.

Read the full letter here or below:

Dear City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams:

We are grateful for your leadership on the number of issues facing individuals and families throughout our communities, including your engagement in criminal justice reforms and your efforts to end solitary confinement by the New York City Department of Corrections. As Members of New York City’s congressional delegation, we write today to express our strong support for swift action from the New York City Council, before the end of the Council’s current term, to end the use of solitary confinement in our City’s jails. It is our belief that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all, including by ending the use of solitary confinement at all levels of government and by implementing safe and effective alternative strategies for confinement in its place.

In New York City’s jails, as in jurisdictions across the nation, solitary confinement is known to impose severe suffering and deterioration on an individual’s mental and physical well-being. Solitary confinement causes heart disease, anxiety, depression, psychosis, and self-mutilation. Prolonged exposure is directly linked to grave outcomes, including death—a fact which New York City’s prisons are no stranger to. You know their cases and like us, you know their names – Erick Tavira, Layleen Polanco, Kalief Browder, Andy Henriquez, Bradley Ballard, Jason Echeverria, Brandon Rodriguez, and countless others have died because of solitary confinement in New York City’s jails. As a direct result, the continued use of solitary confinement makes our City’s jails less safe, especially for Black New Yorkers, who account for approximately 49% of the population in state prisons and 61% of those held in solitary confinement.

Indeed, ending the torturous practice of solitary confinement need not be accompanied by any trade-offs in prison safety. Instead proven, results from alternate programs to solitary confinement—which utilize separation without isolation, in addition to out-of-cell congregate engagement and programming—have shown dramatic reductions in violence in both jails and outside communities, as well as reductions in instances of self-harm. Recent polling from Data for Progress also indicates that reforms to curtail or permanently end solitary confinement have broad public support. Thus, with both the public that we serve and the available science favoring the end of solitary confinement, we believe that now represents a unique moment in our history for all levels of government—federal, state, and local—to act together to end this harmful practice for good.

Our Congressional delegation last wrote to the New York City Council about the need to end solitary confinement in December of 2021. In the time since considerable progress has been made to advance justice on this matter, as in March 2022, the state of New York began its implementation of the all-important HALT Solitary Confinement Act, which limits solitary confinement in New York State prisons to consecutive days or 20 days within a 60-day period. This important law also banned the use of the practice for people with mental illness and for other vulnerable groups. However, recent lawsuits allege that the New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) is still finding loopholes in order to avoid complying with HALT’s requirements, and a March 2023 comprehensive report by the Correctional Association of New York cited DOCCS’s overall lack of adherence and failure to implement HALT’s requirements as a major issue. In turn, New York City’s prisoners are likely to continue to be subject to the tortuous practice of solitary confinement without additional action at all levels of government.

We strongly encourage the New York City Council to take advantage of its current historic opportunity and to act before the end of the Council’s current term to end the torturous and deadly practice of solitary confinement in our City. In doing so, New York City has the opportunity to serve as a model for the rest of the nation and to act on the side of justice.

We appreciate your urgency on this critical matter, and we thank you for all of your work to help our City create a more equitable and just criminal justice system.

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https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-langworthy-molinaro-announce-more-275-million-federal-funding,"Congressmen Langworthy, Molinaro Announce More than $2.75 Million in Federal Funding for the Waverly Central School District",2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicholas A. Langworthy,L000600,langworthy.house.gov,langworthy,https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Nick Langworthy (NY-23) and Marc Molinaro (NY-19) announced a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Grant for the Waverly Central School District in the amount of $2,750,113. This grant is intended for the operation of the Chemung Center for Innovation, including purchasing new equipment like Aquaculture supplies, computers, and software.

“This significant investment in the Chemung Center for Innovation will ensure that future students have access to quality education and job training opportunities,”said Congressman Langworthy.“This new facility sets out to provide students with the skills to succeed in sectors across our local economy from agriculture to manufacturing. I’m proud to work with Congressman Molinaro and local leaders to secure this grant and position our region to be a future leader in innovation.”

Rep. Molinaro said, “This investment will improve educational outcomes and prepare our students for the evolving job landscape. With a dedicated focus on agriculture, clean energy, drone technology, and engineering, this project reflects our commitment to fostering a forward-thinking education system. It's about empowering students with the precise skills required to excel in emerging industries, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future.""

“The acceptance of the $2.7 million grant from the USDA marks a significant milestone for the Chemung community and Waverly Central School District,”said Dr. Eric Knolles, Superintendent of the Waverly Central School District. “This generous grant will pave the way for the establishment of the Chemung Innovation Center in Chemung, NY, showcasing a commitment to advancing education in key sectors. The project's emphasis on providing students with access to coursework in agriculture, clean energy, drone technology, and engineering is not only timely but also reflects a forward-thinking approach to education. By investing in these critical fields, the initiative not only supports the growth and diversification of the local economy but also ensures that students are well-equipped with the skills needed for the jobs of the future. We are grateful for the partnership from the USDA and the opportunity this will provide for our students and community.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/langworthy-votes-open-biden-impeachment-inquiry,Langworthy Votes to Open Biden Impeachment Inquiry,2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicholas A. Langworthy,L000600,langworthy.house.gov,langworthy,https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) released the following statement after today’s vote to formally open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden:

“As a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, I have been directly engaged with Chairman Comer and my colleagues in a key part of the investigations that brought us to where we are today,” said Congressman Langworthy. “We have evidence that President Biden repeatedly lied to the American public about his involvement in his family’s corrupt foreign business deals, and he’s obstructed our investigation at every turn. I voted to open an impeachment inquiry as the logical next step to obtain the answers that the American people deserve.”

Congressman Nick Langworthy represents the 23rd Congressional District of New York, including Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties and parts of Erie County.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1091,CONGRESSMAN MIKE LAWLER RELEASES STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO SUPREME COURT'S DECISION TO HEAR CASE ON MIFEPRISTONE ACCESS,2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,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 the Supreme Court announced it would hear a case regarding access to Mifepristone.

""As I said when running for Congress, I do not support any efforts to establish a national ban on abortion, whether it be through Congress or through the judicial system,” said Congressman Lawler. “The Supreme Court needs to stand down. A federal law revoking a woman’s access to mifepristone would violate the rights of state representatives and the people who elect them to make these decisions.”

New York's 17th Congressional District is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1093,CONGRESSMAN MIKE LAWLER HERALDS PASSAGE OF IGO ANTI-BOYCOTT ACT THROUGH HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE,2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congressman Lawler released the following statement after his bill, H.R 3016, the IGO Anti-Boycott Act, passed 42-3 through the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

“The IGO Anti-Boycott Act is an important measure in the global fight against antisemitism,” said Congressman Mike Lawler. “By protecting U.S. companies from being forced to participate in boycotts against allied countries, Congress is firmly stating our proactive opposition to the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement and other foreign boycotts that stand counter to American ideals.""

“The BDS movement is rooted in denying Israel’s right to exist and denying the Jewish State the right to engage in commerce,” concluded Congressman Lawler. “This legislation will send a clear message to the BDS movement that the United States stands with Israel and always will.”

New York's 17th Congressional District is just north of New York City, is home to one of the largest Jewish populations in the country, and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1095,CONGRESSMAN MIKE LAWLER RELEASES STATEMENT ON IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY,2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congressman Lawler released the following statement after the House passed a measure to move forward with an impeachment inquiry.

“For the past eleven months, the House Oversight, Judiciary, and Ways and Means Committees have been conducting multiple investigations into the financial dealings of the Biden Family. These committees have uncovered foreign transactions totaling over $24 million passing through at least 20 shell companies to the Biden family — including payments to Joe Biden — and its business associates from Chinese, Russian, Romanian, and Ukrainian businesses and oligarchs,” said Congressman Lawler. “In addition, there were over 170 suspicious activity reports filed by banks and financial institutions questioning the legitimacy of these payments.""

""Is it enough to impeach the president today? No. Not for me,” stated Congressman Lawler. “However, the White House's refusal to turn over additional information, including their failure to comply with subpoenas, is deeply concerning and has necessitated a more formal approach to get the whole truth.”

“That is why, I have decided to support this impeachment inquiry and voted to authorize it moving forward. We will follow the facts and evidence wherever they may lead,” concluded Congressman Lawler. “To my constituents, I promise to approach this inquiry with the seriousness it demands, keeping in mind the core American value that someone is always innocent until proven guilty - and you will always have my word that I'll put what’s right for our country before what’s right for my party.”

New York's 17th Congressional District is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-statement-biden-impeachment-inquiry-0,Malliotakis Statement on Biden Impeachment Inquiry,2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicole Malliotakis,M000317,malliotakis.house.gov,malliotakis,https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis issued the following statement regarding her vote in support of formalizing the House's impeachment investigation into President Joe Biden over his family's shady business dealings.

""Over the past year, the Judiciary, Oversight, and Ways and Means Committees have reviewed tens of thousands of emails, bank records, and whistleblower documents that detail an influence-peddling scheme involving several members of the Biden family, including President Biden himself. Since launching this investigation in September, House Republicans have discovered 20 shell companies that transferred over $24 million from foreign entities in China, Romania, and Ukraine to the Biden family (including Joe Biden), and that then Vice President Biden had direct contact with several of his son's shady business partners, both in person and via email pseudonyms, likely about his business dealings. Despite sending subpoenas and transcribed interview requests to over 20 people related to this investigation, the Biden Administration continues to stonewall our efforts to uncover the truth about what the Biden family did in exchange for all this foreign money. These facts warrant further investigation which is why Congress formalized this impeachment inquiry today to force the Biden Administration to cooperate with our efforts to provide transparency and accountability for the American people.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-pays-tribute-major-select-terrell-k-brayman,CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE PAYS TRIBUTE TO MAJOR SELECT TERRELL K. BRAYMAN,2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Joseph D. Morelle,M001206,morelle.house.gov,morelle,https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"December 13, 2023 (Washington, DC)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle delivered a “One Minute” Speech to the House of Representatives in honor of U.S. Air Force Major Select Terrell K. Brayman, an airman from Pittsford who lost his life last month in a training exercise off the coast of Japan. His remarks will appear in the Congressional Record, and the transcript is below.

“It is with deep sorrow I rise to acknowledge the loss of U.S. Air Force Major Select Terrell K. Brayman of Pittsford, New York.

On November 29th, Major Select Brayman, an Osprey pilot and Flight Commander, perished during a training exercise off the coast of Japan, along with seven of his fellow airmen.

Major Select Brayman, who would have celebrated his 33rd birthday a week from today, grew up in Rochester and was described as hardworking and hilarious by those closest to him.

Following his graduation from high school, he enrolled in Ohio State's ROTC program, successfully becoming an officer in the United States Air Force.

He went on to serve with great distinction, demonstrating commitment to a cause greater than himself. For that, our community and nation will be forever grateful.

My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and all who knew him. I hope they take comfort in knowing Major Select Brayman's profound sense of duty, patriotism, and dedication to our country will forever remain his legacy.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I yield back my time.”

Video footage is available and can be viewed here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-congressman-moskowitz-urge-canada-designate-iran,"Congresswoman Tenney, Congressman Moskowitz Urge Canada to Designate Iran as a Terrorist Entity",2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,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), alongside Congressman Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), today sent a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urging his government to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity under Canadian law.

Additional co-signers of the letter include Reps. Joe Wilson (R-SC), Jim Costa (D-CA), Katie Porter (D-CA), Rudy Yakym (R-IN), Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), Thomas Kean (R-NJ), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Brad Schneider (D-IL), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY), and Randy Weber (R-TX).

Earlier this year, Tenney led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in sending a similar letter to the Canadian government, calling for them to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization. The letter sent today reiterates the clear message from Rep. Tenney’s May letter and emphasizes the urgency to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization following Iran’s involvement in the funding, training, and support of the October 7th attack on Israel. Currently, Canada recognizes the IRGC Quds Force, one branch of the IRGC, as a terrorist entity but does not recognize the entire IRGC.

“The October 7, 2023, terrorist massacre by Hamas killed Israeli, American, and Canadian citizens, and it was made possible by Iran and the IRGC, which have supported Canadian-designated Palestinian terror groups such as Hamas with arms, training, and hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for years. In the wake of the horrific bloodshed of October 7, a senior IRGC official heralded the gruesome terrorist operation as ‘the greatest success of the Islamic world.’ In both words and deeds, the IRGC as an entity is ideologically committed to destroying Israel and undermining U.S.-Canadian security interests in the Middle East and around the world. The IRGC means what it says, and neither engagement nor concessions will change this underlying reality,” the lawmakers wrote.

The lawmakers continued, “As the United States has clearly demonstrated across both Republican and Democratic administrations, an IRGC terrorist designation can be practically implemented without unintended secondary impacts. By officially designating the IRGC as a foreign terrorist organization, Canada can join the United States in once again contributing to the global fight against terrorism, demonstrating a strong commitment to ensuring peace and stability.”

Read the full text of the letter here.

Read Tenney's full report on the IRGC here.

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https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-introduces-expanding-access-retirement-savings-caregivers,Congresswoman Tenney Introduces the Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act,2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,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, alongside Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-1), introduced the Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act to address a disparity that family caregivers face when saving for retirement.

Rep. Debbie Lesko (AZ-8) was also an original cosponsor.

Specifically, this bill would amend current law to allow individuals who took at least one year out of the workforce and received no earned income primarily for the purposes of caring for a family member to make catch-up contributions in years prior to age 50. These former caregivers would be eligible to begin making catch-up contributions at age 50, minus the eligible number of years out of the workforce.

“Many individuals across the country take time away from work to care for a loved one, which can result in missed opportunities to save for retirement,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “Those who make such a difficult sacrifice should not be unfairly penalized. Our bipartisan bill would allow caregivers to put their families first without having to miss out on valuable retirement contributions. This would help us move away from a system that disadvantages caregivers and instead offer additional tools for them to contribute to their retirement savings.”

“Individuals who leave the workforce to provide care for a loved one should not be penalized on their retirement and forced to do more with less later in life,"" said Congressman Pappas. ""This bipartisan legislation will allow caregivers to make catch-up payments to their 401Ks, IRAs, and other accounts so they don’t lose out on valuable retirement savings as a result of the time they took to help a family member in need.""

Read the full text of the bill here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-votes-authorize-formal-impeachment-inquiry-president,Congresswoman Tenney Votes to Authorize a Formal Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden,2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,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 H. Res. 918 to authorize a formal impeachment inquiry to continue investigating President Joe Biden's criminal actions.

""The Biden administration has continued to obstruct House Republicans' investigation into President Biden's corruption by denying requests for official interviews with important witnesses and refusing to turn over valuable information, including email transcripts, text messages, financial records, and suspicious activity reports,"" said Congresswoman Tenney. ""Thanks to the courageous testimonies of the IRS whistleblowers and many other patriotic citizens, we have identified at least 20 shell companies created by the Bidens and evidence that the Bidens and their associates have enriched themselves at the expense of U.S. taxpayers from countries like China, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakstan, and Romania. By passing this resolution today, we are able to formalize the impeachment inquiry, granting the House Oversight, Ways and Means, and Judiciary Committee the legal standing and subpoena power to investigate all allegations of money laundering, bribery, and influence peddling by the President, his family, and his foreign business associates. House Republicans are committed to revealing the truth about this criminal enterprise to the American people, promoting transparency and accountability for all, no matter if your last name is Biden.""

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-after-years-of-advocacy-announces-fort-drum-selected-for-prestigious-army-multi-domain-task-force-bringing-nearly-1500-new-personnel-to-the-north-country-and-helping-solidify-fort-drum-as-central-to-americas-national-defense-strategy,"SCHUMER, AFTER YEARS OF ADVOCACY, ANNOUNCES FORT DRUM SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS ARMY MULTI-DOMAIN TASK FORCE BRINGING NEARLY 1,500 NEW PERSONNEL TO THE NORTH COUNTRY AND HELPING SOLIDIFY FORT DRUM AS...",2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Schumer Has Been Fighting Non-Stop To Elevate Fort Drum, Personally Calling Army Secretary Multiple Times, And Now His Efforts Have Proven Successful With The Selection Of Fort Drum To Support The Europe Multi-Domain Task Force

Senator Says New Unit Will Bring Nearly 1,500 New Soldiers & Personnel, Advanced Capabilities, And The Future Of Army’s Europe Strategy To The North Country Base

Schumer: Fort Drum Is Mission Ready, Best In The Country To Lead The Future Of The Army

After years of relentless advocacy to elevate Fort Drum, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced that Fort Drum has been selected to house U.S. Army Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) #2, along with Wiesbaden, Germany. Multi Domain Task Forces are an essential part of the Army’s work to address the national security threats of the future, the senator personally met with Army Secretary Christine E. Wormuth today who informed him of the news. Schumer explained this prestigious designation he helped land for Fort Drum will make it a central part of the Army’s mission to combat emerging national security threats and is expected to bring 1,495 new personnel and soldiers to the North Country, and further support the long-term stability of the base and its central role in our national defense.

“Fort Drum has been selected for one of the most prestigious designations by the Army, meaning nearly 1,500 new soldiers and personnel will soon call the North Country home, which will enhance this amazing base as a pillar within America’s national defense strategy. I personally advocated to Army Secretary Wormuth to elevate Fort Drum as the clear choice, and the Army could not have picked a better place than the North Country to lead the mission in protecting our national security,” said Senator Schumer. “Fort Drum is woven into the very fabric of the North Country, and there is no community more eager and able to support the Army in furthering America’s national defense strategy. The Army’s Multi-Domain Task Force represents the future of our military, and today the Army has said that the future of our military will be from Fort Drum.”

Schumer explained that the MDTF program represents the future of the Army’s efforts to combat the threat to U.S. national security. The Army has planned to build five MDTFs to support the various combatant commands, with three units focused on the Pacific and one unit focused on Europe and one for global response. Fort Drum will share the MDTF supporting General Cavoli and the entire European Command (EUCOM) with the Army’s base in Wiesbaden, Germany. MDTF soldiers will likely rotate between Wiesbaden and Fort Drum, starting in 2025. This new effort combines land, air, sea, cyber, and space capabilities into one unit that supports combatant commanders (i.e. joint forces) and is essential to building joint readiness while strengthening our interoperability with key allies and partners. The second MDTF was activated in 2021 in Wiesbaden but thanks to Senator Schumer will now share its home with Fort Drum.

Schumer has routinely highlighted how Fort Drum is uniquely suited to lead the Army’s new efforts facing the U.S. Central and European Command. The base is host to the Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield, which serves as the primary departure airfield for the 10th Mountain Division and provides support to military forces at Fort Drum training for international contingency operations. Fort Drum already has approximately 500 soldiers deployed in support of European allies and partners, and has a long history of conducting critical joint exercise with allies like Finland. The terrain of the North County is an ideal environment to train soldiers on the skills required to face the harsh winters of Europe.

Schumer has fought relentlessly to elevate Fort Drum and the North Country to the Army. When the Army first announced the consideration of Fort Drum for the MDTF, the senator sent a letter to the Army supporting Fort Drum’s candidacy, he then followed up those efforts personally calling the Army Secretary twice to highlight his support and announced that Fort Drum was a finalist for MDTF selection in March of this year.

Schumer has worked for years to deliver major federal investment to enhance the bases capabilities for new opportunities like an MDTF unit. Schumer fought for years, personally calling the former Army Secretary, Defense Secretary and Army Chief Of Staff to deliver over $27 million in federal funding to construct a new railhead at Fort Drum, a top priority for the base. The senator also delivered over $21 million for a new Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Hangar at Fort Drum, and he secured $27 million for Fort Drum in the FY22 omnibus to replace the base’s existing water supply that was vulnerable to multiple forms of contamination, requiring Fort Drum to purchase half of its water supply from a municipal source. Most recently, Schumer secured nearly $10 million for two major Fort Drum projects in the end-of-year spending package for FY2023.

Today’s major announcement by the senator will help ensure the long-term stability and vitality of Fort Drum for years to come bringing new soldiers, personnel, and infrastructure to ensure Fort Drum continues to grow in the North Country and as a part of the Army’s mission.

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https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-urges-biden-administration-to-reject-trump-era-immigration-policies-within-supplemental-aid-package/,CLARKE URGES BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO REJECT TRUMP-ERA IMMIGRATION POLICIES WITHIN SUPPLEMENTAL AID PACKAGE,2023-12-12,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Yvette D. Clarke,C001067,clarke.house.gov,clarke,https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

December 12, 2023

MEDIA CONTACT:

e: brian.phillips@mail.house.gov

c: 202.913.0126

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), First Vice-Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement urging President Biden and his Administration to oppose any Trump-era immigration policies under consideration in supplemental aid package negotiations.

“For their implicit inhumanity and ineffectiveness, I’ve long maintained that Trump-era policies have no place in our national immigration strategy moving forward. As Congressional Republicans, once again, hold Congress for ransom to force through their cruel, callous, and deeply unpopular policy demands, I urge President Biden to refuse to bow to their ultimatums.

“Our immigration system is in desperate need of comprehensive reform,centered around humanity and dignity for all l migrants and asylum seekers. From the GOP’s bad-faith proposal, there is no debate that our colleagues across the aisle are far more interested in making our immigration system worse. Republicans’ efforts to skirt our obligations to those requesting asylum, refugees, and all others seeking safe haven from political persecution and violence cannot be ignored. And their actions must be unequivocally rejected by the Biden-Harris Administration.

“The immigration policies of the United States must respect international law and preserve the dignity of migrant families. Our nation was founded on these principles, and we must continue to adhere to them.”

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https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1070,REP. LAWLER CONGRATULATES 17TH DISTRICT 2023 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WINNER BIANCA JAIN,2023-12-12,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Last week, Representative Mike Lawler was pleased to congratulate the 17th District's winner for the Congressional App Challenge - Briarcliff High School freshman Bianca Jain. Bianca's app, Cancer Awareness Hub, was inspired by the recent diagnosis of a community librarian with cancer. That revelation inspired her to think of ways she could prevent increases in cancer cases.

""I had the opportunity to congratulate Bianca in-person at her school last week,"" said Representative Lawler. ""As someone who has lost members of their family to cancer, I was personally moved by Bianca’s app, which raises awareness about different types of cancer to help detect and combat this deadly disease.""

Bianca's app was chosen by a panel of expert judges and will be featured on CongressionalAppChallenge.us. The winning app is also eligible to be on display in the U.S. Capitol, along with the winners from across the country.

Officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, the Congressional App Challenge allows students to compete against their peers by creating an application (also known as an “app”) for desktop/PC, web, tablet, mobile, raspberry Pi or other devices. It accepts any programming language, such as C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, or ""block code."" The Challenge is designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science. The Congressional App Challenge is open to all middle and high school students in the 17th Congressional District of New York.

New York's 17th Congressional District is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1081,CONGRESSMAN LAWLER SLAMS COURT OF APPEALS DECISION TO LET ALBANY DEMOCRATS RIG CONGRESSIONAL MAPS,2023-12-12,2023,2023-12,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 the Court of Appeals decision that overturned New York’s fair Congressional maps.

“This decision by the Court of Appeals is corrupt Albany politics at its worst,” said Congressman Lawler. “Kathy Hochul, Hakeem Jeffries, and Albany and Washington Democrats stacked the court with a handpicked judge to deliver the decision they needed to rig New York’s Congressional maps.”

“Let me be clear - stacking the court to influence its decision is a direct threat to democratic norms in New York,” continued Congressman Lawler. “To speak plainly, Kathy Hochul and Hakeem Jeffries should be ashamed of themselves for putting politics above all other considerations.”

“This politically motivated decision is just the beginning of this process, not the end,” concluded Congressman Lawler. “As Albany and Washington Democrats seek to gerrymander the congressional lines in the coming weeks, there will undoubtedly be further legal action. Regardless of the outcome, New Yorkers will remember next November and in November of 2026.”

New York's 17th Congressional District is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4041,Tonko Cheers $2 Million in New Amtrak Investments,2023-12-12,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Paul Tonko,T000469,tonko.house.gov,tonko,https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"ALBANY, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today cheered the announcement of four grant awards totaling $2 million in federal funding to improve and expand Amtrak service in New York’s 20th congressional district and throughout the Northeastern United States. These grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will provide funding for multiple state transportation agencies to begin work on new and improved rail corridors that will enhance reliability, improve safety, and reduce travel times for passengers across the region. In March, Congressman Tonko submitted a letter in support of the New York State Department of Transportation’s request for $1 million in funding for these vital projects.

“As a lifelong Amtrak passenger, I know firsthand how crucial our public rail system is to improving the everyday lives of New Yorkers,” Congressman Tonko said. “That’s why throughout my career, I’ve worked tirelessly alongside my Democratic colleagues to expand and upgrade our nation’s passenger rail networks. Now, I’m thrilled to celebrate this critical infusion of funding that will enhance the safety, reliability, and speed of intercity rail service in our Capital Region and beyond. At a time when Republicans are proposing devastating cuts to Amtrak, including a 92 percent reduction in funding for the Northeast Corridor, grants like these have never been more essential. Going forward, I’ll continue pushing for more investments that address our infrastructure needs, support our communities, and deliver for American families.”

The grant awards announced last week include:

$500,000 to the New York State Department of Transportation for the Empire Corridor project, to provide improvements to the existing Amtrak Empire Service between New York City and Niagara Falls via Albany, Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo by adding frequencies, reducing travel time, and improving reliability;

$500,000 to the New York State Department of Transportation for the Adirondack Corridor project, to provide improvements to the existing Amtrak Adirondack service between New York City and Montreal by completing a U.S. Customs Pre-Clearance Facility in Montreal, adding a second daily round-trip, and making track and infrastructure improvements to increase reliability, reduce trip times, increase safety, and achieve a state of good repair;

$500,000 to the Vermont Agency of Transportation for the Green Mountain Corridor project, to connect New York City with Burlington, Vermont via Albany and Rutland, Vermont, dovetailing with the existing Amtrak Ethan Allen Express by providing new service to communities in Southwestern Vermont (including Bennington and Manchester) and east-central New York State (Mechanicville);

$500,000 to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the Boston and Albany Corridor project, to connect Boston and Albany via Springfield, Massachusetts. The proposed corridor would provide up to eight daily round-trip passenger trains on an existing alignment that is currently being used by Amtrak’s long-distance Lake Shore Limited.

You can read Congressman Tonko’s full letter of support HERE.

For more information about these projects, click HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-deliver-nearly-18-million-for-safer-streets-across-upstate-nythrough-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-and-jobs-lawto-improve-local-roadways-pilot-new-traffic-upgrades-and-strengthen-pedestrian-safety,"SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND DELIVER NEARLY $18 MILLION FOR SAFER STREETS ACROSS UPSTATE NY–THROUGH THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE & JOBS LAW–TO IMPROVE LOCAL ROADWAYS, PILOT NEW TRAFFIC UPGRADES, AND...",2023-12-12,2023,2023-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"New Grants Will Help NY Communities Develop Safety Action Plans And Boost Road Safety Features In The Capital Region, Rochester-Finger Lakes, And Across Upstate NY

Senators Say Fed $$$ Through “Safe Streets and Roads for All” Program, Created In The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, To Help Communities Save Lives With Separated Bicycle Lanes, Curb Extensions, And More

Schumer, Gillibrand: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Is Driving Road Improvements And Paving The Way For Better Safety On Streets Across Upstate NY!

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $17,951,433 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law in Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants for communities across Upstate New York to improve road safety. Schumer and Gillibrand said this funding will help develop and implement safety action plans for communities across New York, inform improvements along roadways, use “quick-build” strategies to test out safety features, such as separated bicycle lanes or curb extensions at intersections, to help enact new safety features on streets.

""From new improved bike and bus lanes to safer intersections and sidewalks, this over $17.9 million investment from our Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs law will help give communities from Rochester to Albany the tools they need to develop plans for safer streets while creating jobs. These federal funds will empower localities to enhance roadway safety, develop comprehensive safety action plans, and implement innovative strategies to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike,” said Senator Schumer. “These grants will help improve the safety of our roadways, boost the economy and help save lives by driving forward much needed safety features, stopping accidents before they happen, and laying the foundation for safer streets.”

“Investing in projects that improve roadway safety is vital to preventing future traffic tragedies in our communities,” said Senator Gillibrand. “These grants will allow communities across Upstate New York to develop and implement critical safety plans to address roadway safety issues. I am proud to have worked to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to secure this funding and I will keep fighting to make our roadways safer for all.”

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Schumer led to passage as Majority Leader, established the SS4A discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years, 2022-2026. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law more than doubled funding for surface transportation programs that improve roadway safety.

A full list of award recipients across Upstate New York can be found below:

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https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-pressley-urge-state-dept-to-end-support-for-armed-foreign-intervention-in-haiti-support-democratic-transition/,"CLARKE, PRESSLEY URGE STATE DEPT. TO END SUPPORT FOR ARMED FOREIGN INTERVENTION IN HAITI, SUPPORT DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION",2023-12-11,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Yvette D. Clarke,C001067,clarke.house.gov,clarke,https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

December 11, 2023

MEDIA CONTACT:

e: brian.phillips@mail.house.gov

c: 202.913.0126

Washington, D.C. — Today, ahead of the 220th Anniversary of Haitian Independence Day, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chairs of the House Haiti Caucus, urged the U.S. Department of State to withdraw U.S. support for an armed foreign intervention in Haiti and encourage negotiations for a Haitian-led democratic political transition. The United Nations recently approved a U.S-drafted resolution supporting a Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) in Haiti.

In their letter, the lawmakers expressed concern that a foreign military intervention further risks destabilizing the country, endangering more innocent people, and entrenching the current illegitimate regime.

“We are gravely concerned that an armed foreign intervention will only serve as a tool to buttress an illegitimate leader and undermine efforts by a representative transitional government to define the actual support desired from the international community.,” the lawmakers wrote. “The State Department should not override the will of the Haitian people – it is clear that a transitional government is the only viable path forward for Haiti to return to stability and democracy.”

To further save the lives of Haitians and reduce violence on the island, the lawmakers urged the Administration to swiftly block arms shipments to Haiti and hold weapons traffickers and gang financiers accountable for their actions.

“Countering this continued gun trafficking to Haiti is a critical step to the security and stability of the country. We urge you to work with the relevant government agencies, including the Department of Justice, to take the steps necessary to put a robust anti-arms trafficking to Haiti strategy in place,” the lawmakers continued. “Rather than hastily address this situation by supporting an armed foreign intervention – a strategy that has been tried and failed several times in Haiti – we urge you to take a holistic approach.”

In addition to Rep. Clarke, the letter was signed by Representatives Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Barabara Lee (CA-12), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and James P. McGovern (MA-02).

A copy of the letter can be found here.

As a founding co-chair of the House Haiti Caucus, Rep. Clarke has consistently supported a compassionate, humanitarian response to the overlapping crises in Haiti that centers Haitian civil society.

In July 2021, Rep. Clarke, along with Reps. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Andy Levin (MI-09) and Val Demings (FL-10) issued a statement condemning the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse and calling for an independent investigation into the criminal act.

In August 2022, Rep. Clarke, along with Reps. Val Demings (FL-10), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), called on President Biden to appoint a new Special Envoy to Haiti, a position that has remained unfilled since September 2021.

In January 2022, Caucus Co-Chairs Clarke, Demings, Levin, and Pressley released a statement following the 12 year anniversary of the catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti and devastated its civilian population.

In September 2022, Rep. Clarke and Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced a resolution calling for the acknowledgement of Haiti as the first free Black nation in the Americas, and how its longstanding “double debt” continues to damage the freedom and prosperity of the nation.

Rep. Clarke has consistently called on the Department of Homeland Security to end the practice of expelling migrants under Title 42 and to employ alternative forms of humanitarian relief for detainees subject to deportation for the remainder of the pandemic.

In August 2023, Rep. Clarke urged a Texas federal judge to preserve the humanitarian parole program responsible for saving the lives of countless migrant families from Haiti and other distressed nations.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/bipartisan-leaders-re-launch-%E2%80%98public-school-caucus%E2%80%99-highlight-best-practices,BIPARTISAN LEADERS RE-LAUNCH ‘PUBLIC SCHOOL CAUCUS’ TO HIGHLIGHT BEST PRACTICES BENEFITING CHILDREN IN AMERICA’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS,2023-12-11,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Adriano Espaillat,E000297,espaillat.house.gov,espaillat,https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), and twelve of their colleagues re-launched the Public School Caucus, a bipartisan congressional caucus aimed at elevating practices in public school settings to better serve children across the country.

Caucus Co-Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), a passionate STEM advocate, said, “STEM is the future, and it’s critical that all children, especially those in underserved communities, have access to the best our country has to offer. Working together across party lines, the Public Schools Caucus aims to ensure our hard-working and dedicated teachers can share invaluable insight on educational success to ensure today’s youth are best preparation for the careers of the future.”

“From reading comprehension to mathematics, education is vital for children to learn the necessary skills to grow and become productive members of society,” said Caucus Co-chair Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA). “However, it is increasingly apparent that every child does not have the same educational needs. That is why I am proud to join Rep. Adriano Espaillat in launching the Public Schools Caucus, a caucus dedicated to advocating for children, parents, educators, administrators, and policymakers to ensure that every child, no matter the zip code, socioeconomic status, or background, has the opportunity to succeed. I look forward to working together and creating an educational landscape that upholds high academic standards and produces the best outcomes for our kids.”

Looking at what works best in both public district and public charter schools, the Caucus aims to draw attention to successful elements in America’s classrooms to help educators continually improve access, quality, opportunity, and outcomes for the next generation of leaders. The Caucus will host a series of three events this Congress, showcasing the leading public school education practices across the country.

The first event, scheduled for tomorrow, December 12th, at 9AM on Capitol Hill will focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programming. Hosted by Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY), and Congressman Brandon Williams (R-NY), the event will focus on Achieving STEM Excellence in Public Education and feature a discussion about the importance of STEM excellence in K-12 classrooms.

Education expert and President of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, Michael Petrilli, will lead the discussion alongside Success Academy Charter Schools CEO, Eva Moskowitz, Department of Defense Education Activity Director, Thomas Brady, and East Syracuse Minoa (New York) Central School Superintendent, Donna DeSiato.

In addition to the co-chairs, the initial members of the Public Schools Caucus include an equal number of Republicans and Democrats: Reps. Julia Brownley (D-CA), David Trone (D-MD), Lisa McClain (R-MI), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), Mike Lawler (R-NY), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Ritchie Torres (D-NY), Brandon Williams (R-NY), and Burgess Owens (R-UT).

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Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fourth term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities and serves as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the committee during the 118th Congress. He is also a member of the House Budget Committee and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Deputy Chair as well as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). Rep. Espaillat is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) and serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.

Media inquiries: Candace Person at Candace.Person@mail.house.gov",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-pushes-revitalize-americas-public-schools-green-new,Congressman Dan Goldman Pushes to Revitalize America’s Public Schools With ‘Green New Deal for Public Schools’,2023-12-11,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"‘Green New Deal for Public Schools’ Would Transform Public School Infrastructure with Clean Energy Upgrades, Invest in Educators, Advance Equity Curriculums

Read the Bill Here

Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) in introducing the ‘Green New Deal for Public Schools.’ This landmark legislation would invest $1.6 trillion in our public education system over 10 years to improve clean energy infrastructure, invest in schools serving low-income students, and provide schools with the resources to hire hundreds of thousands of needed educators, paraprofessionals, and staff, including counselors, to support student mental health.

“The American public education system is a promise we as a country have made to students, families, and communities across the country – the promise that they will have a safe, welcoming place to learn, to thrive, and to improve their station in life,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “When school buildings are falling into disrepair, teachers aren’t receiving the support they need, and the climate crisis threatens students’ ability to learn, we are failing our children. This historic investment is an opportunity to provide American students with all the tools they need for success.”

The ‘Green New Deal for Public Schools’ would:

Create an Office of Sustainable Schools within the U.S. Department of Education to administer new grant programs in collaboration with the Department of Energy

Provide $446 billion in Climate Capital Facilities Grants and $40 billion for a Climate Change Resiliency Program to upgrade every public school building in the country – starting with the highest-need districts – to create safe, healthy, zero-carbon, and accessible learning environments for students and staff

Invest $250 billion in Resource Block Grants for schools to –

Drastically reduce student-to-staff ratios, equipping schools to approach target ratios of 12:1 forgrades K-8 and 15:1 for grades 9-12

Strengthen and diversify the educator pipeline

Better integrate local knowledge & community relationships in high-need schools

Develop and implement initiatives to support high quality teaching and learning, extracurricular and co-curricular activities, violence prevention, student mental health, and positive school climates.

Create an Educational Equity Planning Grants Pilot Program funded at $100 million to address historic school funding inequities within regions

Increase funding for Title I Part A and the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Part B by $850 billion over ten years, including –

Quadrupling current funding for Title I Part A to reach $74 billion annually to support schools and districts with students living in poverty

Tripling current funding for IDEA Part B to reach $44 billion annually to support students with disabilities

Investing $1.6 trillion over ten years in the U.S. education system would create 1.3 million jobs annually and eliminate 78 million metric tons of carbon emissions, which is equal to taking 17 million cars off the road.

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https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-joe-morelle-and-grace-meng-introduce-legislation-increase,REPRESENTATIVES JOE MORELLE AND GRACE MENG INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO CRITICAL FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS,2023-12-11,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Joseph D. Morelle,M001206,morelle.house.gov,morelle,https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D-NY) and Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) announced introduction of the Hunger Clearinghouse Enhancement Act of 2023 to reduce food insecurity for families across the nation. The legislation would increase funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Hunger Clearinghouse Hotline to improve access to food assistance, nutrition, and social services information for families in need. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has introduced the Senate companion bill.

""More than 44 million people will experience hunger this year due to limited access to food assistance—including 7.3 million children,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “We have a moral obligation to address these staggering statistics and ensure no family goes without a warm meal. This legislation will better connect people to the resources they need, reduce food insecurity, and uplift families in crisis. I’m grateful to Senator Gillibrand and Congresswoman Meng for their support and look forward to our continued work together creating solutions to the hunger crisis.”

""Fighting food insecurity has long been a focus of mine in Congress. Millions of people in New York and throughout the nation experience hunger each year, and as the world’s richest nation, there is no reason that needs to be the case,” said Congresswoman Grace Meng. “That is why introducing legislation like the Hunger Clearinghouse Enhancement Act will increase the amount of money this program can use to address hunger prevention and education. I thank Congressman Morelle and Senator Gillibrand for sharing my passion for combatting the hunger crisis.”

Over 49 million people turned to food programs last year. The Hunger Clearinghouse Enhancement Act will increase funding levels from $250,000 to $750,000 and better assist families navigating their options. Representatives Morelle and Meng introduced this legislation to enhance hunger prevention education and highlight the critical need to connect struggling families with healthy food options.

The Hunger Clearinghouse is accessible two ways:

By Phone: Call the USDA National Hunger Hotline, which operates from 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Eastern Time. If you need food assistance, call 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE to speak with a representative who will find food resources such as meal sites, food banks, and other social services available near your location.

By Text: Text to the automated service at 914-342-7744. with a question that may contain a keyword such as “food,"" “summer,” “meals,” etc. to receive an automated response to resources located near an address and/or zip code.

For information on USDA’s Hunger Clearinghouse, click here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/velazquez-reintroduces-bill-fund-education-initiatives-combat-hate,Velázquez Reintroduces Bill to Fund Education Initiatives to Combat Hate Crimes,2023-12-11,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Nydia M. Velázquez,V000081,velazquez.house.gov,velazquez,https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) reintroduced the Education Against Hate Crimes Act. The bill will direct federal resources towards educating youth to better equip the next generation of leaders with the tools needed to confront and counteract prejudice effectively.

“Any attack, whether verbal or physical that is motivated by hate and intolerance is anti-American,"" said Congresswoman Velázquez. “I’m proud to reintroduce this legislation, which will put more weight from the federal government behind fighting these crimes. By educating our communities youth on the ways to prevent and combat hate crimes from a young age, we can inspire change for the future.”

In recent years, our nation has grappled with a rapid rise in hate crimes, exacerbated by ongoing international conflicts and global events. In the past month alone, antisemitic incidents have seen a staggering 388% increase, as per preliminary reports. Simultaneously, the Council on American Relations (CAIR) reported 1,238 incidents of anti-Arab and anti-Muslim bias in recent weeks. Disturbingly, anti-Asian hate crimes escalated by nearly 150 percent in 2020 during the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Education Against Hate Crimes Act proposes the following measures:

Federal grants would be extended to state and local educational agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations, enabling them to implement hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education programs for secondary and middle school students.

Priority in federal funding would be accorded to regions witnessing a disproportionate surge in hate crimes.

This bill is also cosponsored by Reps. Elanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Nikema Williams (D-GA)and Adriano Espaillat (D-NY).

For a copy of the bill, click here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-applauds-major-10-billion-partnership_spurred-by-his-chips-and-science-act--with-governor-hochul--semiconductor-industry-leaders-to-bring-new-major-expansion-to-the-albany-nanotech-complex-with-nations-most-advanced-rd-technology-with-new-funding-senator-doubles-down-to-get-feds-to-designate-national-semiconductor-technology-center-in-the-capital-region,SCHUMER APPLAUDS MAJOR $10 BILLION PARTNERSHIP – SPURRED BY HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE ACT – WITH GOVERNOR HOCHUL & SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY LEADERS TO BRING NEW MAJOR EXPANSION TO THE ALBANY NANOTECH COMPLEX...,2023-12-11,2023,2023-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Schumer Says New Public-Private Partnership, Spurred From Demand By His CHIPS & Science Law, Further Positions The Capital Region As The Ideal Leading Hub For The National Semiconductor Technology Center And Schumer Is Going All Out To Land This Major Fed Investment Now That We Have Entered The Homestretch

The Albany NanoTech Campus Will Become North America’s First and Only High NA Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography Public-Private Center – Creating At Least 700 Direct Jobs, Hundreds Of Union Construction Jobs, Bolstering Workforce Training, And Bringing Some Of World’s Most Advanced Machinery To The Capital Region

Schumer: Capital Region Has Landed a $10 Billion Rocket-Chip To Further Upstate NY As The Global Center Of Semiconductor Research

Building on years of advocacy to elevate Upstate NY and Albany NanoTech as a global center for semiconductor research and manufacturing, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced, alongside Governor Hochul, a $10 billion public-private partnership with leaders from the semiconductor industry including IBM, Micron, and others to bring a major new expansion with investment in the world’s most cutting-edge semiconductor machinery to the University at Albany’s NanoTech Complex. Schumer said that the partnership will further propel Albany NanoTech as the premier global center for semiconductor research, and now as we enter the homestretch he is going all out to land the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) that was established in his CHIPS & Science Act in the Capital Region.

“This is a landmark day for the Capital Region. With this groundbreaking $10 billion public-private partnership, spurred by my CHIPS and Science Act, industry has made it clear: the Albany NanoTech Complex is home to America’s semiconductor R&D future. This historic partnership will bring the most cutting-edge machinery in the world to Upstate NY, helping make discoveries that engineers today cannot even fathom – ensuring the U.S. leads the world in semiconductor innovation and manufacturing and bringing us closer to turning science fiction into reality by producing microchips smaller than a nanometer, right here in the Capital Region,” said Senator Schumer. “Now as we enter the homestretch for the ultimate prize of landing the National Semiconductor Technology Center here in the Capital Region, this funding will lay the foundation to make it happen and I am going all out to bring home these major federal dollars to New York.”

Schumer added, “This $10 billion means hundreds of new high-paying tech and construction jobs, along with scientists and leading companies from around the world turning to the Capital Region as the place where they conduct their research. I wrote the CHIPS & Science Act because I knew it would be transformative for Upstate New York, which was perfectly suited to bring this industry that is vital to America’s national security and economic future back from overseas. Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, New York has not only answered the call put out by the feds, but helped create a national model with unprecedented investment in every corner of Upstate NY and today’s announcement is just the latest example of how New York is leading our nation in developing the next generation of technology.”

New York State is investing $1 billion to expand the Albany NanoTech Complex, leveraging at least $9 billion in private spending and investment, spurred by the increase investment in semiconductor innovation and manufacturing from Schumer’s CHIPS & Science Law. Specifically, NY CREATES plans to use this major investment by New York State to acquire and install a High NA EUV lithography machine, the most advanced semiconductor equipment ever made, designed and manufactured by ASML, at its Albany NanoTech Complex. This will give industry partners including Micron, IBM, Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron, and other key companies access to ASML’s EXE:5200 High NA EUV scanner and other highly sophisticated equipment vital to making breakthrough discoveries in semiconductor research and development. In addition, state funding will boost the construction of NanoFab Reflection space, a new, highly sophisticated building with more than 50,000 square feet of cleanroom space. According to New York State, the project is expected to create at least 700 new direct jobs, support thousands of jobs already at the facility, and hundreds of construction jobs throughout the major expansion. Once built, New York’s High NA EUV Center will position the Capital Region as a one of the most advanced semiconductor research and development facilities in the world, helping attract scientists from around the globe, leading companies in the industry, and international partnerships to establish and expand their presence at Albany NanoTech.

Schumer said that this major public-private partnership further strengthens Albany NanoTech as the ideal major hub for the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) that was established in the CHIPS and Science Act. The site and its partners have a long record of accomplishment of groundbreaking research, that will only be supercharged by this addition of the new High NA EUV Center, that will make the Capital Region as the only place in North America and one of only two public institutions in the world to host this new advanced technology needed make the next generation of microchips. Two years ago, IBM announced the successful development of the world’s first 2 nanometer (nm) microchip – with the R&D work done at the Albany NanoTech Complex, the same site that produced the world’s first 7nm and 5nm chips, and the new technology acquired in today’s multibillion dollar investment will help continue this record of success.

Last month, the Department of Commerce announced it has reached an initial agreement with a new nonprofit organization called SemiUS, the expected operator for the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC). This follows the Department’s recent announcement that an independent committee selected the inaugural Board of Trustees of this new nonprofit organization. Early planned activities at SemiUS will include hiring a Chief Executive Officer and an executive team, establishing a membership structure for the consortium, and developing a timeline for the sequencing of program activities, which are expected to commence in 2024, including the first announcements of major funding awards to leading hubs of the NSTC.

Schumer has fought tirelessly to lift up the Capital Region and Upstate New York as a major hub to lead the nation in semiconductor manufacturing and research. Most recently, Schumer, in a personal meeting in Seoul with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, secured a commitment that the Republic of Korea will partner with NY CREATES on advanced semiconductor technology research & development at the Albany NanoTech Complex. This past September, Schumer announced that following his push, NORDTECH, a New York-based consortium led by NY CREATES in partnership with Cornell, RPI, the University at Albany CNSE, and IBM, was one of the first major recipients of funding through his CHIPS & Science Act, securing $40 million through the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Microelectronic Commons Program. Earlier this year, Schumer also personally invited NY CREATES head Dave Anderson to President Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address to highlight his push to land the NSTC in the Capital Region. Prior to the passage of the CHIPS & Science Act, Schumer not only brought the Commerce Secretary to Malta to highlight opportunities for expansion at GlobalFoundries and across Upstate New York’s semiconductor industry, but also arranged for Secretary Raimondo to meet with NY CREATES and industry leaders, including from IBM and Applied Materials, to discuss the unique assets the region has for leading the NSTC. Schumer also brought Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves to Albany to tour the Albany NanoTech Complex and see firsthand how the Capital Region is perfectly suited to stand up the NSTC and begin boosting the nation’s semiconductor industry.

Additionally, after years of relentless advocacy, Schumer secured in October the prestigious federal Tech Hub designation for the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region, putting Upstate NY further on the road to becoming America’s semiconductor superhighway. Schumer pulled out all the stops to bolster the tri-city region to beat out hundreds of other applications in the nationwide competition. The proposal called the “NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub” will build on the historic investments Schumer delivered that have spurred a boom in semiconductor manufacturing and innovation across Upstate NY and with today’s designation, will now be in an exclusive group of only 31 regions in America to compete for potentially billions in federal funding to transform Upstate NY as a global hub for workforce training, innovation, and manufacturing of semiconductor technology, complimenting efforts to make Albany a major hub for the NSTC.

Thanks to Schumer’s CHIPS and Science Act, Upstate New York has seen a major revival in tech manufacturing. Micron has announced an historic $100 billion investment to build a cutting-edge memory fab in Central New York, GlobalFoundries is considering an expansion in the Capital Region, and Wolfspeed recently opened the first, largest, and only 200mm silicon carbide fabrication facility in the world in the Mohawk Valley. Menlo Micro, who also does research out of Albany Nanotech, recently announced an over $50 million investment to build their first domestic microelectronics fab facility in Tompkins County, creating over 100 new good-paying jobs. In addition, Upstate New York also is home to suppliers like Corning Incorporated, which manufacturers glass critical to the microchip industry at its Canton and Fairport, NY plants, and Edwards Vacuum, recently announced a $300+ million investment to build a dry pump manufacturing facility to support the chip industry in the Western New York.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-ryan-call-on-the-department-of-defense-to-expedite-clean-up-at-stewart-air-national-guard-base-push-for-new-measures-to-mitigate-pfas-contamination_doubling-down-on-years-long-push-to-clean-up-pollution-in-newburgh-and-new-windsor,"SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, RYAN CALL ON THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO EXPEDITE CLEAN-UP AT STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, PUSH FOR NEW MEASURES TO MITIGATE PFAS CONTAMINATION – DOUBLING DOWN ON YEARS-LONG...",2023-12-11,2023,2023-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Schumer Has Led Charge For Years To Clean Up Stewart ANGB, Where Toxic PFAS Pollution Forced Municipalities Serving Tens Of Thousands Of Newburgh And New Windsor Families To Tap Different Sources For Reliable Access To Safe, Clean Drinking Water

Working Alongside Riverkeeper, Reps, In New Letter To DoD Push To Advance The Much Needed Clean Up Of PFAS

Schumer, Gillibrand, Ryan: Cleaning Up PFAS At Stewart Air National Guard Base Needs To Be A Top Priority For The DoD

Doubling down on years of advocacy to address PFAS pollution in Newburgh and New Windsor, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Representative Pat Ryan today launched a new push to get the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to expedite the environmental remediation and full cleanup of toxic PFAS at Stewart Air National Guard Base (Stewart ANGB).

The lawmakers, alongside Riverkeeper and local organizations, are pushing the DoD to prioritize the cleanup at Stewart and explore new measures to stop the ongoing pollution of downstream waters by PFAS from the base – while DOD works to fully implement a comprehensive clean-up plan as part of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) process.

""Our call to the Department of Defense is clear: expedite the PFAS cleanup and implement new measures to help protect our waterways from the ongoing threat of this pollution spreading,” said Senator Schumer. “From day one, I’ve pushed DoD’s top brass to clean up the Air National Guard’s mess at Stewart and we need more meaningful action to restore health, safety, and peace of mind to nearby Orange County residents in Newburgh and New Windsor. I want to thank the Riverkeeper and my federal partners, Sen. Gillibrand and Rep. Ryan for their commitment to the restoration and protection of our waters in the Hudson Valley and beyond, and I promise to keep fighting to protect the public health and our environment from PFAS pollution.”

“The residents of Newburgh, New Windsor, and surrounding Orange County communities deserve to have access to clean waterways, free of the toxic PFAS pollution originating from Stewart ANGB,” said Senator Gillibrand. “For years, I’ve fought alongside the residents of the impacted Orange County communities to ensure there is accountability in the remediation of PFAS at Stewart ANGB, but there is still work to be done. Now, alongside Sen. Schumer, Rep. Ryan and Riverkeeper, we are calling on DoD to expedite cleanup efforts and implement measures to mitigate contamination and protect the health of nearby residents. I will continue to fight to make sure that all New Yorkers have access to clean, safe drinking water.”

“PFAS contamination is a grave threat to the health of our service members, our drinking water supply, and the entire Hudson Valley. Alongside the people of Newburgh and New Windsor, I’m calling on the Department of Defense to expedite the removal of these toxic chemicals immediately,” said Congressman Ryan. “I’m proud to work with Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, as well as Riverkeeper to make our community more safe. We can’t wait for DoD bureaucracy to eliminate PFAS contamination at Stewart, we need action now.”

A copy of the Representatives’ letter to National Guard Bureau can be found here.

Schumer, Gillibrand, and Ryan are working alongside Riverkeeper to urge the DoD to implement two steps recommended by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) to address the ongoing PFAS contamination in Newburgh and New Windsor. First, the Reps said the DoD should consider increasing the capacity of the Interim Storm Water Treatment System, which has the potential to reduce the number of weather-related bypasses, mitigating further PFAS contamination in the area. Second, the Reps said the DoD should evaluate slip-lining the stormwater pipes, which could both prevent PFAS contaminated groundwater from entering stormwater pipes and reduce the overall volume of water treated by the stormwater treatment system. The Reps said they are urging the DoD to work expeditiously and thoroughly to evaluate both these potential interim measures, while pushing for DOD to continue working at full speed on cleaning up the PFAS through the CERCLA process as this is the best way to truly ensure the people of Newburgh and the surrounding communities—including military personnel and their families—can recover.

Since the City of Newburgh and Town of New Windsor drinking water sources were affected by PFAS contamination, temporary measures have been put in place: Both communities have relied primarily on drinking water from New York City’s reservoir system. New York State has also installed filters to remove regulated PFAS chemicals at both public treatment plants and private wells in the region. Cleaning up the source of the pollution remains essential to any long-term solution.

“Riverkeeper and our partners in Newburgh want to see the source of pollution eliminated, so local drinking water supplies can be fully restored,” said Dan Shapley, Riverkeeper’s Senior Director of Advocacy, Policy and Planning. “Riverkeeper is grateful to Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Congressional Representative Pat Ryan for supporting the call to ‘Speed Up the Cleanup’ of toxic PFAS chemicals at Stewart Air National Guard Base. Our thanks to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as well for starting the process to update key permits.""

“I wholeheartedly supports the accelerated efforts to address PFAS contamination, as championed by Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, Congressman Ryan, and echoed by vital community advocates like Riverkeeper, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, and the Newburgh Clean Water Project,” said Edward Lawson, Community Co-Chair of Stewart Air National Guard Base’s Restoration Advisory Board. “Understanding the profound impact this has had on Newburgh and New Windsor, we are deeply committed to a swift and comprehensive cleanup. The urgency of these groups in advocating for environmental health strengthens our resolve. We aim to implement robust and effective solutions, ensuring the restoration of safe and clean water resources for our communities and regaining their trust through our dedicated efforts.""

“Members of the SANG Restoration Advisory Board have been urging the site managers overseeing the cleanup at Stewart Air National Guard Base to initiate several recommended interim measures with little response and even a lesser sense of urgency,” said Jennifer Rawlison, Newburgh Clean Water Project Steering Member and RAB member. “We thank Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer, and Representative Pat Ryan for their signing on in support of the “Speed Up the Clean Up” campaign to hold accountable the DoD in seeking timely and effective measures to reduce ongoing contaminated PFAS discharges and further protect the health and wellbeing of Newburgh & New Windsor families and our environment.”

“It’s been 7 years since PFAS contamination from Stewart Air National Guard Base was running off into the City of Newburgh’s drinking water supply. It’s more than time for PFAS discharges from the base to be stopped for good,” said Jen Benson, Environmental Action Director for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. “Clearwater values Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Congressional Representative Pat Ryan joining the call for an expedited cleanup of toxic PFAS chemicals at the Stewart Air National Guard Base.”

Over the past several years, Senator Schumer has fought relentlessly to advance PFAS cleanup activities at Stewart ANGB. In May 2017, during a one-on-one meeting with then-Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson, Schumer called on the Air Force to pledge that they would prioritize the prompt remediation of the PFAS contamination at Stewart ANGB. In a June 2017 meeting with then-Secretary of Defense James Mattis, Schumer called on the DoD to participate in the remediation of toxic PFAS contamination. Just a few months later, DoD immediately began their Site Investigation sampling, including Recreation Pond, which yielded the highest concentration of PFOS according to the NYS DEC’s original testing.

In July of 2018, after Schumer’s push, a report concerning the health effects of PFAS was finally released to the public, after the release was seemingly delayed because of political considerations. In the fall of 2018, Schumer met with then-Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson to urge the Air Force to rev up the pace of PFAS contamination investigations efforts. Schumer also successfully worked to include his amendment to provide funding for the Air National Guard to reimburse local New York water authorities for their ongoing remediation efforts and cleanup of PFAS in the Fiscal Year 2019 Senate Defense Appropriations bill. In 2019, after the delegation secured over $2.4 million for the project, the USAF finally installed an interim filtration device on Recreation Pond, marking the first concrete step in stopping the PFAS from flowing off base and restoring safe, clean drinking water for residents.

In February 2021, Schumer brought the community’s concerns directly to then-DoD Secretary nominee, Lloyd Austin, urging him to make this clean-up a top priority. In November of 2020, Schumer also wrote to then-Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett calling for Stewart ANGB to move forward with this remedial investigation. More recently, Schumer and Gillibrand announced in May 2021 that they secured the next critical step in the PFAS clean-up process, getting Stewart Air National Guard Base accepted into the well-funded and robust Defense Environmental Restoration Program, which the base was previously excluded from accessing. Today, the reps continue to meet with DoD representatives on a regular basis, pressuring the agency to continue the cleanup effort as expeditiously and thoroughly as possible.

Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) are two types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of manufactured chemicals, and are persistent in the environment and resist degradation. These toxic chemicals are often used to manufacture products like fabric protectors, firefighting foam, and stain repellents. They are common primary ingredients in the firefighting foam that was used at Air National Guard bases for training and fire-suppression exercises, according to state regulators. Exposure to PFAS chemicals has been linked to certain cancers and other serious adverse health effects.

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https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-issues-statement-on-territorial-dispute-between-venezuela-and-guyana/,CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON TERRITORIAL DISPUTE BETWEEN VENEZUELA AND GUYANA,2023-12-08,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Yvette D. Clarke,C001067,clarke.house.gov,clarke,https://clarke.house.gov/category/press-release/,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

December 8, 2023

MEDIA CONTACT:

e: brian.phillips@mail.house.gov

c: 202.913.0126

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement regarding the recent and ongoing territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana:

“For decades, the Guyanese people and their nation have stood among the United States’ dearest partners in the Caribbean and Western Hemisphere. As we watch the Maduro Regime steer Venezuela to disregard and utterly violate the sovereignty of its neighbor in the name of seizing resources it lacks any legitimate claim to, I echo the Biden-Harris Administration’s urging of respect for international law and Guyana’s territorial autonomy. American national security relies on the continued peaceful stability of the region – an essential undertaking that no authoritarian’s duplicitous ploys for oil wealth will ever play a role in.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-adriano-espaillat-urges-dot-approval-arajet-application-secure,Representative Adriano Espaillat Urges DOT Approval of Arajet Application to Secure Consumer Flights to the Caribbean,2023-12-08,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Adriano Espaillat,E000297,espaillat.house.gov,espaillat,https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC -- This week, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) sent a letter to United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg urging an exemption for Arajet S.A., a Dominican-based airline company, and its application to offer consumer flights between the Dominican Republic and the U.S. cities of San Juan, PR; Miami, FL, and New York, NY.

Key excerpt from the letter:

“I write today on behalf of my constituents regarding the pending application of the Dominican-based airline company Arajet S.A. (“Arajet”) for an exemption from Department of Transportation (DOT) rules that would allow Arajet to offer consumer flights between the Dominican Republic and the important hub cities of San Juan, Miami, and New York. It is my view that Arajet receiving this exemption would significantly increase affordable consumer air travel options available to my district’s numerous Dominican American and Puerto Rican diaspora constituents. As such, I ask that Arajet’s application for this exemption receive full and fair consideration from the DOT, in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and procedures,” wrote Espaillat.

Adding, the exemption “has the potential to drive down prices on flights, increase flight options, and serve as an economic boon for Caribbean families throughout the United States,"" the letter concluded.

Rep. Espaillat has been a leading voice to ensure airline consumer protections, including his call in opposition to JetBlue’s anticompetitive, price-gauging practices and more recently with his support of the Dominican Republic (US-DR) Open Skies Agreement that would increase the number of flights between the U.S. and Dominican Republic, lower airfare costs, and increase tourism and economic growth in the region. Rep. Espaillat is appreciative of Secretary Buttigieg’s ongoing leadership and is encouraged that Arajet’s application will receive due consideration from the DOT especially as families begin to travel during the holiday season when airline flights often prove prohibitively expensive.

The full text of Espaillat’s letter may be found here.

# # #

Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fourth term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities and serves as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the committee during the 118th Congress. He is also a member of the House Budget Committee and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Deputy Chair as well as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). Rep. Espaillat is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) and serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.

Media inquiries: Candace Person at Candace.Person@mail.house.gov",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases/lalota-surprises-service-academy-nominees-ceremony-southold,LaLota Surprises Service Academy Nominees at Ceremony in Southold,2023-12-08,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Nick LaLota,L000598,lalota.house.gov,lalota,https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"SOUTHOLD, NY - Today New York First Congressional District Representative Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a Navy Veteran and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, gave remarks at a ceremony for the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) units at Southold, Greenport, and Mattituck-Cutchogue High Schools. During the remarks, LaLota surprised five cadet-students by informing them they had each earned a nomination to one of the U.S. Service Academies.

“As a proud graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, one of my most cherished parts about serving in Congress has been to meet so many students who set the goal of attending our nation’s service academies. It was truly an honor to inform these deserving students of their nominations in front of their family, friends, teachers, and classmates,” said LaLota. “All of these NJROTC students have dedicated countless hours to bettering themselves and our community. I wish them the best in their future endeavors, I know they will make us all proud.”

Background:

The Southold/Mattituck/Greenport NJROTC students who received service academy nominations from LaLota this year include:

Jackson Frend, Mattituck-Cutchogue, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Sofia Gillan, Southold, U.S. Air Force Academy

Nathaniel Stevenson, Greenport, U.S. Air Force Academy

Grace Zehil, Southold, U.S. Naval Academy

Tristan Zugmeyer, Southold, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

The NJROTC program is conducted at accredited secondary schools throughout the nation, by instructors who are retired Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard officers and enlisted personnel. The NJROTC curriculum emphasizes citizenship and leadership development, as well as our maritime heritage, the significance of sea power, and naval topics such as the fundamentals of naval operations, seamanship, navigation, and meteorology.

The NJROTC mission is to instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment. This year, there are 220 students participating in the NJROTC program between Southold, Greenport, and Mattituck-Cutchogue, out of a total of 840 between the three high schools.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases/sbpo,LaLota Introduces Bill to Support Sound Beach Postal Customers,2023-12-08,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Nick LaLota,L000598,lalota.house.gov,lalota,https://lalota.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"SOUND BEACH, NY - Today, New York First Congressional District Representative Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) introduced the Mobile Post Office Relief Act. The bill would require the United States Postal Service (USPS) to provide a mobile retail unit to provide retail postal services, including Post Office (PO) Box services, to an area when the post office is temporarily closed. The Mobile Post Office Relief Act would provide a meaningful solution to the lack of action by the USPS in restoring Post Offices across the United States which have been closed for excessive amounts of time.

“For months, the Sound Beach Post Office has been closed with no signs of reopening and no updates on repairs. I have inquired with USPS numerous times as to the status and what we can do to support the community, with no real answers,” said LaLota. “The Sound Beach community deserves a government that is open and transparent with them and a government that works for them, not against them. Providing a mobile post office is the least our government can do while repairs continue. I will fight to right the wrong at Sound Beach and hold USPS accountable until their post office reopens.”

To read the full text of the legislation, click HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1054,REPS. LAWLER AND KILDEE INTRODUCE NEW BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR PFAS-EXPOSED PATIENTS,2023-12-08,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Michael Lawler,L000599,lawler.house.gov,lawler,https://lawler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Dan Kildee (MI-08), co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional PFAS Task Force, in introducing bipartisan legislation, supported by Republicans and Democrats, to ensure doctors have up-to-date information on how best to treat patients exposed to toxic PFAS.

Their bill, the Better Care for PFAS Patients Act, would require the U.S. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to work with the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to update its per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) clinical guidance every five years, at a minimum. In 2019, ATSDR published PFAS clinical guidance in response to demand among doctors for up-to-date information on how best to treat those exposed. However, there is no requirement that ATSDR regularly updates that guidance.

Exposure to PFAS has already been tied to high cholesterol, ulcerative colitis, thyroid disease, testicular cancer, kidney cancer, and pregnancy-induced hypertension, and the need for new guidance will only grow as more conditions are linked to these forever chemicals.

“It’s been clear for years that PFAS has negative impacts on the health and well-being of American citizens,” said Congressman Lawler. “In the Hudson Valley, many communities have had to deal with the impacts of PFAS contamination. Which is why I’m proud to be introducing this critical, bipartisan piece of legislation with Congressman Dan Kildee to require studies of the health impacts and effects of PFAS substances. This legislation will help our nation begin to come to grips with, and work towards solving, the PFAS contamination issues that have impacted so many.”

“The list of health conditions associated with PFAS chemical exposure continues to grow, and doctors need updated guidance to provide proper care to those exposed,” said Congressman Kildee. “As we work to clean up PFAS in Michigan and across the country, I am committed to ensuring all those exposed have access to the care and treatment they need.”

Earlier this year, Representatives Lawler and Kildee introduced the VET PFAS Act, legislation that would ensure that veterans and families exposed to toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at military installations get health care and benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

New York's 17th Congressional District is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-honors-local-vietnam-veterans-2,CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE HONORS LOCAL VIETNAM VETERANS,2023-12-08,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Joseph D. Morelle,M001206,morelle.house.gov,morelle,https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized local Vietnam Veterans by presenting them with the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin in honor of their service.

“Today, I have the extraordinary privilege of presenting local veterans of the Vietnam War with lapel pins as a lasting memento of our country’s enduring gratitude,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “As President John F. Kennedy said, ‘A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.’ It is my hope these pins serve as a constant reminder to these courageous men and women that we will never forget their service, sacrifice, and heroism.”

Congressman Morelle is a member of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration—a national 50th anniversary commemoration, authorized by Congress. The Vietnam War Commemoration lapel pins are awarded to veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.

Today’s eighteen honorees are from the Braman American Legion Post 1229:

Gary Palmer, US Army

Peter Bonenfant, US Navy

Dean Locke, US Army

Finn Donaldson, US Army

Charlie Hunt, US Air Force

Chuck Hermance, US Air Force

Bob Fosher, US Navy

Richard Gough, US Army

Brent Heckman, US Navy

Jeanne Alexander, US Air Force

David Alexander, US Air Force

Theodore Voll, US Marine Corps

Richard Burgey, US Army

Gregory Dunbar, US Navy

Noel Kier, US Coast Guard

Dan Kelly, US Army

Charles Klauck, US Marine Corps

Michael Loughlin, US Army",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-calls-local-universities-condemn-genocide-jews,Congresswoman Tenney Calls for Local Universities to Condemn the Genocide of Jews,2023-12-08,2023,2023-12,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 sent a letter to the Presidents of nine universities, including the University of Buffalo, the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Syracuse University, Cornell University, SUNY Geneseo, SUNY Oswego, SUNY Brockport, and St. John Fisher College calling for them to answer a simple question: Does calling for the genocide of Jews violate their university's code of conduct?

Tenney's request follows the recent House Education & Workforce Committee hearing entitled ""Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Anti-Semitism,"" where Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) asked the Presidents of Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts of Technology if calling for the genocide of Jews violates their school's code of conduct. None of these Presidents would unequivocally say yes, sparking national outrage.

""Since October 7th, anti-Semitic attacks and protests have been on the rise, causing 73% of Jewish students to say they've felt unsafe on their own campuses,"" said Congresswoman Tenney. ""Yet this week, Presidents from esteemed institutions like Harvard, MIT, and Penn failed to condemn blatant anti-Semitism. It is now more important than ever that we show our unwavering support for the Jewish community. That's why I am sending a letter to the Presidents of universities in our region, asking them to answer this simple question: Does calling for the genocide of Jews violate your school's code of conduct? We cannot continue to allow genocidal, anti-Semitic, and pro-Hamas speech and demonstrations to spread across campuses, endangering Jewish students and faculty. Every university President in our region must condemn this anti-Semitism.""

View the letters that Tenney sent to each President here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4038,Tonko Cheers Final Approval for Cohoes Floating Solar Project,2023-12-08,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Paul Tonko,T000469,tonko.house.gov,tonko,https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"COHOES, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today cheered historic progress on the City of Cohoes’ Floating Solar array, a first-of-its-kind project that will install floating solar panels on the city’s reservoir. Tonko has spent years supporting and successfully pushing for funding for this project, including by securing $3 million for the project in early 2022 through the federal Community Project Funding process.

Earlier this year, the City of Cohoes finalized permits and contracts with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to ensure this critical project is fully funded. In recent days, the Cohoes Common Council granted final approval to contract with a company to begin installation of the project, thereby completing the final steps needed before the project breaks ground.

“When the City of Cohoes brought this floating solar project to me years ago, I knew it could serve as a model for the nation on how to implement smart, clean energy systems that drive down consumer costs, and I have done everything in my power to support this pioneering project for our community,” Congressman Tonko said. “Following the success of months of advocacy to fund this worthy project through the Community Project Funding process, I continued to work alongside local leaders to ensure this project received funding and support. I am eternally grateful to the dedicated project leaders, whose years of efforts got this initiative off the ground and who worked alongside me every step of the way to get it across the finish line. I am eager to watch our communities reap the benefits of this innovative, clean, consumer-conscious project.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/espaillat-kamlager-dove-hail-biden-administration%E2%80%99s-3-billion-pledge-green,"Espaillat, Kamlager-Dove Hail Biden Administration’s $3 Billion Pledge to Green Climate Fund",2023-12-07,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Adriano Espaillat,E000297,espaillat.house.gov,espaillat,https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, December 12th at 11:00 a.m. (EST), Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host his annual “Brides March” vigil and press conference at the U.S. Capitol in memory of Gladys Ricart, who was murdered on her wedding day by a former abusive partner, and in support of all victims of domestic and intimate partner violence.

Each Congress, Rep. Espaillat introduces the Gladys Ricart Act to establish a nationwide public registry of criminals convicted of domestic violence offenses involving a firearm. Additionally, Rep. Espaillat was proud to be part of the successful congressional effort to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act to ensure critical federal resources for domestic violence prevention, prosecution, and for survivors.

This event will be livestreamed on Meta/Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RepEspaillat/.

WHO: Rep. Adriano Espaillat

The Brides March

Members of Congress

WHAT: Press Conference to End Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Abuse

WHEN: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. (EST)

WHERE: House Triangle

U.S. Capitol

Washington, DC

# # #

Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fourth term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities and serves as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the committee during the 118th Congress. He is also a member of the House Budget Committee and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Deputy Chair as well as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). Rep. Espaillat is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) and serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.

Media inquiries: Candace Person at Candace.Person@mail.house.gov",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/espaillat-salazar-lead-congressional-effort-urging-administration-finalize-us,"Espaillat, Salazar Lead Congressional Effort Urging Administration to Finalize US-DR Open Skies Agreement",2023-12-07,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Adriano Espaillat,E000297,espaillat.house.gov,espaillat,https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, members of the Congressional Friends of the Dominican Republic Caucus, led by Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) and Co-Chair María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), sent a letter to the Biden Administration expressing their support for the ongoing negotiations and swift finalization for a modernized United States—Dominican Republic (US-DR) Open Skies Agreement. In their letter, Espaillat and Salazar highlighted potential benefits of a modernized agreement that would increase flights and flight routes between the U.S. and Dominican Republic, lower airfare costs for travelers, and increase tourism and economic growth for both nations.

“We write on behalf of our numerous Dominican American constituents who have been waiting for years for a modernized US-DR Open Skies Agreement that would benefit both countries and enhance our bilateral relationship,” said Rep. Adriano Espaillat. “Our constituents have regularly expressed their frustration with the current state of limited flight routes and exorbitant prices on flights from the United States to the Dominican Republic, which often prevent them from traveling to visit their family and loved ones. A modernized Open Skies Agreement would provide new flight options, lower fares, and better service among more airlines in the market, supporting the booming tourism economy and the deserving Dominican American families who wish to travel to and from their nation of origin. In turn, our letter respectfully requests that the administration continue to prioritize this important agreement’s finalization on behalf of our constituents and their families.”

“High airfare prices and limited flights are making it difficult for the thousands of Dominican Americans who call Miami home to visit their families in the Dominican Republic,” said Rep. María Elvira Salazar. “As co-chair of the Friends of the Dominican Republic Caucus, I am proud to join my colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to expand opportunities to increase flights and lower airfare prices by finalizing a modern Open Skies agreement with the Dominican Republic.”

Representatives Espaillat and Salazar were joined in the letter by fellow Caucus Members Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR), Grace Meng (D-NY), and Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL).

The full letter can be read here.

# # #

Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fourth term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities and serves as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the committee during the 118th Congress. He is also a member of the House Budget Committee and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Deputy Chair as well as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). Rep. Espaillat is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) and serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.

Media inquiries: Candace Person at Candace.Person@mail.house.gov",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-adriano-espaillat-hosts-annual-brides-march-press-conference-us,Representative Adriano Espaillat Hosts Annual Brides March Press Conference at U.S. Capitol,2023-12-07,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Adriano Espaillat,E000297,espaillat.house.gov,espaillat,https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, December 12th at 11:00 a.m. (EST), Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host his annual “Brides March” vigil and press conference at the U.S. Capitol in memory of Gladys Ricart, who was murdered on her wedding day by a former abusive partner, and in support of all victims of domestic and intimate partner violence.

Each Congress, Rep. Espaillat introduces the Gladys Ricart Act to establish a nationwide public registry of criminals convicted of domestic violence offenses involving a firearm. Additionally, Rep. Espaillat was proud to be part of the successful congressional effort to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act to ensure critical federal resources for domestic violence prevention, prosecution, and for survivors.

This event will be livestreamed on Meta/Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RepEspaillat/.

WHO: Rep. Adriano Espaillat

The Brides March

Members of Congress

WHAT: Press Conference to End Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Abuse

WHEN: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. (EST)

WHERE: House Triangle

U.S. Capitol

Washington, DC

# # #

Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fourth term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities and serves as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the committee during the 118th Congress. He is also a member of the House Budget Committee and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Deputy Chair as well as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). Rep. Espaillat is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) and serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.

Media inquiries: Candace Person at Candace.Person@mail.house.gov",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://garbarino.house.gov/media/press-releases/garbarino-gillibrand-secure-funding-911-health-care-annual-defense-package,"Garbarino, Gillibrand Secure Funding For 9/11 Health Care in Annual Defense Package",2023-12-07,2023,2023-12,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) released a statement following the finalization of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which includes much needed funding to address the shortfall in the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP). Specifically, this legislation will provide $444 million to address the WTCHP funding gap and $232 million to extend coverage for military and civilian 9/11 responders at the Pentagon and Shanksville, PA.

""I am incredibly proud of the work Senator Gillibrand and I did to ensure $676 million in funding for the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) was included in the final version of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA),"" said Rep. Garbarino. ""This funding will go a long way towards addressing the impending shortfall and ensuring that, in addition to those at Ground Zero, all survivors and first responders who ran towards danger at the Pentagon and in Shanksville receive the care that they deserve. I thank Speaker Mike Johnson for keeping the promise he made to me to stand behind our 9/11 first responders and survivors. Speaker Johnson upheld his commitment and worked closely with me to make certain the proposed funding amount was included. I, along with Congressman D’Esposito who is a critical partner in working to address the shortfall, will continue to fight for all those impacted by 9/11-related illnesses. We will not rest until the WTCHP is fully funded for all who need it.""

Background

Rep. Garbarino and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand are the lead sponsors of the bipartisan, bicameral 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2023. 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 the effects of the toxins at Ground Zero. The program covers the lifespans of all exposed, including responders and survivors of the attack on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, the Shanksville crash site, children who were in schools in downtown Manhattan on 9/11 and during clean-up, and those who have since experienced or are expected to experience, adverse health effects that are linked to the attacks in the coming years. The program was reauthorized in 2015 and extended through 2090 with bipartisan support. In 2022, lawmakers delivered $1 billion for the program in the end-of-year spending bill. Unfortunately, this funding is not enough to keep pace with the anticipated costs of providing the program’s services for over 120,000 9/11 responders and survivors, who span all fifty states and 434 of the 435 congressional districts.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-dan-goldman-sham-republican-impeachment-inquiry,Statement from Congressman Dan Goldman on Sham Republican ‘Impeachment Inquiry’,2023-12-07,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"“For the past 12 months, extremist MAGA Republicans have spent countless hours and taxpayer dollars investigating President Biden and his family in a shameless attempt to exact revenge for their Dear Leader, Donald Trump.

“Speaker Johnson is now asking his members to walk the plank and endorse a sham ‘impeachment inquiry’ that has been discredited at every turn. Chairman Comer has repeatedly changed the theory of his case but still has yet to produce a shred of evidence showing that President Biden did anything wrong, much less committed a high crime or misdemeanor.

“President Biden and his administration have gone above and beyond to cooperate with this baseless fishing expedition. Contrary to Donald Trump, who turned over zero documents during his first impeachment inquiry, the Committee has received more than 37,000 pages of private financial records, 2,000 pages of Treasury Department financial reports, more than 20,000 pages of documents from the National Archives, tax records and confidential investigative documents from the IRS, and the FBI FD-1023 from the Biden administration. In addition, the Committee has taken dozens of hours of testimony from more than 10 witnesses, including all of the DOJ decision-makers on the Hunter Biden probe. Finally, Hunter Biden himself has offered to testify, under oath, in a public hearing.

“Despite this remarkable cooperation, House Republicans now attempt to justify an official impeachment inquiry due to purported ‘stonewalling’ by the Administration, citing unreasonable and improper requests for subordinate DOJ line prosecutors to testify as well as additional documents from the National Archives, 62,000 of which will be produced within days. This is nonsense.

“The fatal flaw of this investigation is not a failure to follow the facts included in the documents, materials and testimony. It is that those facts do not support their predetermined and baseless allegations.

“Speaker Johnson is incapable of passing legislation to help the American people, so he has now resorted to placating Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene by wasting time with a sham, partisan impeachment inquiry.

“I urge my colleagues to reject this resolution and put an end to this weaponization of the Congress of the United States.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-nick-langworthy-announces-1447000-federal-funding-county-road-48,"Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces $1,447,000 in Federal Funding for County Road 48 in Allegany County",2023-12-07,2023,2023-12,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) announced two grants for the Allegany County Soil & Water Conservation District’s project to stabilize and prevent further erosion of County Road 48. Both grants were awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a total of $1,447,000.

“County Road 48 connects our community to schools, farms, businesses, and other essential services —we must maintain this critical infrastructure in order to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents,"" said Congressman Langworthy. ""I’m pleased to announce that the Allegany County Soil & Water Conservation District has been awarded two significant grants from FEMA to address the erosion issues and prevent further damage on County Road 48. I’m proud to work with local officials to not only address weaknesses in our infrastructure, but ensure the proactive maintenance of it as well.”

""We are grateful for the support from FEMA and Congressman Langworthy in securing these grants for the Allegany County Soil & Water Conservation District’s project to maintain County Road 48,"" said Chairman W. Brooke Harris of the Allegany County Board of Legislators. ""This funding is a testament to our shared commitment to protecting our local infrastructure and ensuring the continued connectivity of our community. The improvements to County Road 48 will not only mitigate the immediate erosion concerns but will also contribute to the long-term sustainability of our region.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-statement-bowman-censure,Malliotakis Statement on Bowman Censure,2023-12-07,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,NY,Nicole Malliotakis,M000317,malliotakis.house.gov,malliotakis,https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), today released the following statement regarding the bipartisan censure of Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) for intentionally pulling a fire alarm in a House office building to delay official congressional proceedings.

""Representative Jamaal Bowman's juvenile stunt of pulling a fire alarm twelve hours before a government shutdown during the middle of a vote was not only irresponsible and dangerous, but violated both local and federal law. Mr. Bowman, formerly a middle school principal who is well aware of the old 'fire alarm' trick, should be held to the same standard as his students. He pled guilty to the crime, and today the House rightfully took bipartisan action to hold him accountable.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-introduces-robert-malley-act-hold-federal-bureaucrats,Congresswoman Tenney Introduces the ROBERT MALLEY Act to Hold Federal Bureaucrats Accountable,2023-12-07,2023,2023-12,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 introduced the ROBERT MALLEY Act to require the heads of executive agencies to disclose, upon request, relevant information to congressional committees regarding the furlough or indefinite suspension of employees within their respective agencies.

Inspired by the State Department’s failure to provide additional information on U.S. Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley’s suspension due to allegedly mishandling classified materials, this legislation works to provide more details about why Malley was furloughed and to prevent future coverups like this.

“The Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley was recently placed on leave for mishandling classified material, yet for months, the administration has withheld critical information regarding his suspension,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “The State Department’s failure to inform Congress is deeply troubling and underscores the need for robust Congressional oversight to restore accountability and transparency. The ROBERT MALLEY Act aims to uncover the full story behind Special Envoy Malley’s Iranian spy ring and prevent future coverups by the Biden administration. I remain committed to ensuring Congress can properly oversee federal agencies and government officials.”

Read the text of the bill here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-votes-protect-americans-bidens-unconstitutional-loan,Congresswoman Tenney Votes to Protect Americans from Biden’s Unconstitutional Loan Scheme and Deter Foreign Influences on College Campuses,2023-12-07,2023,2023-12,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) voted in favor of two pieces of legislation this week, working to enhance transparency from colleges and universities when receiving foreign funds as well as overturning President Biden’s student debt “cancellation” scam.

Tenney voted in favor of H.R. 5933, the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act or the DETERRENT Act. This bill would increase accountability and clarity in the reporting requirements for colleges and universities by cutting the foreign gift reporting threshold for colleges and universities from $250,000 to $50,000 for most foreign gifts and eliminating the threshold if the gift is from a country of concern, like China or Iran. This bill also would address reporting loopholes and require additional disclosures of foreign gifts and contracts at research-heavy institutions. This bill passed the House by a vote of 246–170.

Tenney also supported H.J. Res. 88, a Congressional Review Act resolution that would overturn the Biden administration's new student loan scheme, which experts estimate will cost as much as $559 billion. This new rule came after the previous iteration was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court and is just a desperate attempt by the Biden administration to circumvent the Constitution. Tenney was an original cosponsor of the resolution, which passed the House by a vote of 210-189.

“87% of Americans do not have any federal student loan debt, but thanks to President Biden’s student debt “cancellation,” scam, they will be stuck footing the bill,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “Yet for the Americans who do attend college, they are now vulnerable to malicious anti-American propaganda being paid for by foreign entities who dump billions of dollars into our universities and colleges. This week, Congress passed two bills, one to reaffirm Congress’s power of the purse, protecting non-collegegoers from shouldering the loans of those who chose to attend college. The second is the DETERRENT Act, which aims to enhance transparency, safeguard academic integrity, and defend students against malignant foreign influence schemes in our education system.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-fights-end-immunity-gun-manufacturers-and-hold-them,Congressman Dan Goldman Fights to End Immunity for Gun Manufacturers and Hold Them Accountable for Contributing to Gun Violence Epidemic,2023-12-06,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"‘Equal Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act,’ Would Repeal 2005 Law Protecting Manufacturers from Victims’ Lawsuits

More Than 39,000 Deaths in 2023 Thus Far Due to Gun Violence Epidemic

Read the Bill Here

Washington D.C. – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congressman Adam Schiff (CA-30) to introduce the ‘Equal Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act,’ which would repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). The PLCAA, passed by Congress in 2005, has protected gun manufacturers from lawsuits and undermined the admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings. Historically, firearms manufacturers, sellers, and interest groups have relied on provisions in the PLCAA to shield them from civil liability, leaving countless gun violence victims and survivors without a path to recourse through the justice system.

The ‘Equal Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act’ would not only ensure that victims of gun violence have their day in court, but that negligent gun manufacturers are held liable when they disregard public safety, and that gun trace data can be accepted as evidence in court.

“Gun manufacturers cannot be allowed to freely and intentionally flood our streets with weapons of war without consequences,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “For nearly two decades, victims of gun violence have had no legal recourse against the companies that sell these dangerous weapons in our communities. If we are going to truly fight to end the scourge of gun violence in this country, we must hold gun manufacturers accountable.”

Congressman Dan Goldman is committed to protecting communities across the country from the dangers of gun violence.

In October, the Congressman joined with fellow leadership members of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force to condemn the Republican failure to respond to the gun violence epidemic, as well as joining the Task Force in a letter urging Speaker Johnson to use his new authority to bring bipartisan, commonsense gun safety legislation to the floor for a vote.

Last month, Congressman Goldman cosponsored the ‘Responsible Firearms Marketing Act,’ which would direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study the dangers of unfair and deceptive marketing and advertising practices utilized by the gun industry.

Congressman Goldman is a Vice Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and was recently named as Chair of the Dads Caucus Gun Violence Prevention Working Group.

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https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-castro-goldman-torres-cherfilus-mccormick-introduce-americas,"Representatives Castro, Goldman, Torres, Cherfilus-Mccormick Introduce the Americas Regional Monitoring of Arms Sales Act to Curb U.S. Firearm Trafficking to Latin America and Caribbean",2023-12-06,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Daniel S. Goldman,G000599,goldman.house.gov,goldman,https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Read the Bill Here

Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today with Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), and Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20) introduced the Americas Regional Monitoring of Arms Sales (ARMAS) Act, legislation that would disrupt firearm trafficking from the United States to Latin America and the Caribbean by implementing stronger transparency, accountability, and oversight mechanisms for U.S. arms exports.

""Transnational criminal organizations, especially drug cartels, rely on American-made guns to control their human trafficking and drug smuggling operations by force,"" Congressman Dan Goldman said. ""We must take every avenue possible to ensure that American weapons do not get into the hands of the cartels, who use them to threaten the safety and prosperity of the entire Western Hemisphere. It's incumbent upon American leadership and a strong federal response to keep weapons of war out of the hands of the cartels. The ARMAS Act is a key component of that much-needed response.""

Congressman Joaquin Castro said, “Nearly four years ago, the Trump administration worked with the National Rifle Association to loosen gun export regulations and unleash a flood of American-made guns on the Western Hemisphere. As we work with our allies and partners to address shared regional challenges, including forced migration and drug trafficking, Congress needs to address the role of U.S. gun exports in driving violence and instability abroad. The ARMAS Act will reestablish strong oversight of American gun exports, bring federal agencies together to disrupt arms trafficking, and build safer communities for families in the United States and in the Western Hemisphere.”

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick said, “Weapons trafficking by way of the United States is a major contributor to Haiti’s growing gang crisis and the current instability that plagues the country. The implementation of stronger transparency, accountability, and oversight mechanisms for U.S. arms exports would address this regional issue and stop guns from getting into the hands of dangerous criminals.”

Congresswoman Norma Torres said, “The American people deserve transparency when it comes to American-made guns being sent abroad. There must be greater Congressional oversight over dangerous firearms exports. I have long pushed for policies to address firearms trafficking and its deadly and often destabilizing impacts on regions like the Northern Triangle. The ARMAS Act – which includes my legislation to crack down on deadly firearms exports – provides much-needed transparency and accountability mechanisms. This legislation will disrupt firearms trafficking across the Western Hemisphere and bolster both America's national security and the security of our neighbors.”

Nick Wilson, senior director for Gun Violence Prevention at Center for American Progress said, “Guns from the U.S. are being used by violent groups in Latin America and the Caribbean to commit atrocities and destabilize the region. The ARMAS Act would increase accountability and transparency in arms exports. It includes several crucial provisions that gun violence advocates and survivors have identified as key to being crucial to reducing the illegal flow of US guns to other countries. I commend Rep. Castro’s leadership on this issue. If passed, the ARMAS Act would undoubtedly save lives.”

As the Western Hemisphere grapples with rising violence and insecurity exacerbated by the increasing presence and aggression of transnational criminal organizations, including those involved in fentanyl trafficking, the United States must address its own role in furthering these crises. According to data from the Government Accountability Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, U.S.-sourced firearms accounted for 75 percent of firearms recovered from the Dominican Republic and 70 percent from Mexico. Most recently, U.S. guns were connected to the murder and kidnapping of four American citizens in the border town of Matamoros, Mexico.

In 2020, the Trump administration transferred authority over small arms exports from the State Department to the Commerce Department in a giveaway to gun lobbyists that loosened registration requirements and export oversight. At the time, the National Rifle Association released a statement celebrating the decision as allowing export manufacturers to “run more competitively among the global markets.” The transfer has led to skyrocketing arms sales, with a 30 percent annual increase in U.S. arms exports globally and an 82 percent increase in U.S. handgun exports to Latin America and the Caribbean. Across the Western Hemisphere, public reporting has shown that firearms from the United States contribute substantially to political suppression, gang violence, and human rights violations.

The ARMAS Act will address these challenges by:

Transferring small arms authority from the Commerce Department and back to the State Department to ensure greater accountability and transparency.

Requiring the development of a comprehensive interagency strategy and program, led by the State Department, to disrupt arms trafficking and diversion of exported firearms and create a certification requirement for arm sales end-users.

Providing for congressional notification, review, and oversight of certain small arms exports regulated by the State Department.

Requiring the submission of an annual report by the State Department and relevant agencies that will allow Congress to understand the challenges and successes of current efforts to address illegal arms trafficking and inform future strategies.

Prohibiting the Commerce Department from promoting small arm sales globally throughout the transfer of authority period.

The ARMAS Act is co-sponsored by Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Jesús G. “Chuy” Garcia (IL-04), Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Seth Magazine (RI-02), Juan Vargas (CA-52) and endorsed by the Center for American Progress, the Newtown Action Alliance, the Stop U.S. Arms to Mexico project, Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC), Global Exchange, Global Action on Gun Violence.

Congressman Dan Goldman is committed to keeping weapons of war out of the hands of drug cartels.

Last month, Congressman Goldman introduced the Disarming Cartels Act to curtail the trafficking of U.S.-made firearms and ammunition south-bound over the U.S.-Mexico border. Guns originating in the United States power human- and drug-trafficking efforts and other illicit activities by cartels and other transnational criminal organizations in Mexico and beyond.

Congressman Goldman is a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-pays-tribute-garth-fagan,CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE PAYS TRIBUTE TO GARTH FAGAN,2023-12-06,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Joseph D. Morelle,M001206,morelle.house.gov,morelle,https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, DC)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle delivered a “One Minute” Speech to the House of Representatives in honor of Rochester’s own Garth Fagan. His remarks will appear in the Congressional Record, and the transcript is below.

“Today, I stand to honor Garth Fagan, a Rochester visionary who profoundly influenced the cultural fabric of not only our local community, but the entire world.

As we pay tribute to this extraordinary artist, I'd like to acknowledge and celebrate the deep connection between Garth Fagan and the people and places enriched by his vision.

Committed to Rochester's artistic growth, He established the “Bottom of the Bucket BUT... Dance Theatre” in 1970, now known simply as Garth Fagan Dance.

Since then, Garth has inspired and nurtured a new generation of talented artists from around the globe.

His innovative choreography has earned him accolades, including a Tony Award for Broadway's “The Lion King,” a production masterfully blending culture and creativity, which will remain forever a testament to his artistic brilliance.

Garth Fagan is truly a national treasure, and as he transitions away from his leadership role in the dance company, his profound impact will undoubtedly continue to resonate—captivating audiences for generations to come.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I yield back.”

Video footage is available and can be viewed here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-announces-nominees-united-states-service-academies,Congresswoman Tenney Announces Nominees for the United States Service Academies,2023-12-06,2023,2023-12,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 13 local high school students from the 24th Congressional District to the United States Service Academies.

Each year, Tenney has the distinct privilege of nominating a limited number of people to four of the five service academies. These students were recommended to Tenney for nomination by a local committee made up of community leaders and veterans from across New York’s 24th Congressional District. The honor of attending a service academy comes with an obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.

“As a mom of a US Naval Academy graduate, I am honored to nominate these outstanding individuals to attend our Nation’s Military Service Academies,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “One of my greatest privileges as a member of Congress is to nominate our next generation of leaders to these prestigious institutions, and each year, I am inspired by the exceptional applications submitted to our office and by their commitment to our country. Congratulations to all the nominees, and I wish you nothing but success in your future as you aim to serve our country!”

Listed below are the students who were nominated by Tenney:

*student nominated to multiple academies

United States Air Force Academy

Frank Hersom, Genesee County

Evan Moore, Cayuga County

*Ebon Brown, Cayuga County

*Braedon Fonte, Livingston County

United States Naval Academy

Ian Cady, Oswego County

Samuel Chanler, Livingston County

Daniel Gagnier, Oswego County

Ezekiel Krystaf, Niagara County

Brendan Laity, Ontario County

*Ebon Brown, Cayuga County

*Braedon Fonte, Livingston County

United States Merchant Marine Academy

Griffin Garnot, Ontario County

Annalise Hobbs, Jefferson County

United States Military Academy

Casper Stewart, Genesee County

Bradon Wolfe, Oswego County

*Braedon Fonte, Livingston County

More information on the Service Academy nomination process can be found here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4036,Tonko Joins Father & Son from District to Highlight Inflation Reduction Act Wins,2023-12-06,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Paul Tonko,T000469,tonko.house.gov,tonko,https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) co-chair Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) joined a SEEC roundtable today to highlight the investments of the Inflation Reduction Act and how it is driving exponential growth in our clean energy workforce.

During the roundtable, Tonko spoke with two of the attendees, Eric Romero Sr. and Eric Romero Jr., residents of Schenectady, NY and union members of the IUE-CWA Local 301. The two, along with the other panelists from today’s roundtable, highlighted how the Inflation Reduction Act influenced job growth in their communities and the economic benefits of growing out the middle class with the clean economy.

“Often I have spoken about the significant benefits delivered to our workers and communities through investments in the Inflation Reduction Act,” Congressman Tonko said. “The clean energy workers and manufacturers who shared their stories and insights with us at today’s roundtable showed firsthand the real-world, human impacts of this transformation law. I pushed to advance the Inflation Reduction Act because I believe in doing all we can at the federal level to support hardworking, union workers as they work on the frontlines to drive our clean energy transition. I’m grateful to the Romero’s and all our panelists for sharing their stories. Bolstered by their insights, I am more dedicated than ever to securing a clean energy future that supports our environment, our communities, and our workers.”

Tonko first met the father and son during a roundtable event in August with U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Katherine Tai that highlighted how Biden’s Investing in America agenda is lifting up domestic manufacturers and workers, focusing on advanced and clean energy manufacturing and union jobs in the Capital Region.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4037,Tonko Heralds Key Advance of His Parkinson’s Bill Out of Committee,2023-12-06,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Paul Tonko,T000469,tonko.house.gov,tonko,https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) today cheered the advance of bipartisan legislation he championed alongside Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) that would unite the federal government in a mission to cure and prevent Parkinson’s disease.

Preceding the advance of the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act out of the full Energy and Commerce Committee, Tonko spoke before the committee to highlight the importance of this legislation and thank Rep. Bilirakis, local and national advocates, and his colleague Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton who — following a diagnosis of Parkinson’s earlier this year that was later re-diagnosed as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) — served as a powerful and dedicated advocate for the Parkinson’s community and for the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act.

Tonko’s remarks read in part:

“In Congress, I have made helping those with neurological disorders one of my top priorities for more than a decade. I first learned about Parkinson’s from a friend who suffered with it. So when the opportunity arose to partner with Congressman Bilirakis on this meaningful effort I jumped right in and made it my personal mission to get this done on behalf of the millions of people living with Parkinson’s.

“I understand that receiving a Parkinson’s diagnosis is truly devastating for individuals and their loved ones. It is incumbent on Congress to ensure Americans know they will be supported during this frightening and life-altering time. Our legislation does just that.

“To all my colleagues here thank you for your strong support and commitment to the Parkinson’s community. By moving this forward we will make a positive difference, improve lives and even save lives. And for the millions of Americans living with Parkinson’s, as well as their loved ones, I hope this brings much needed hope.”

Watch Tonko’s full remarks before the committee here.

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common — and fastest-growing — neurological disease globally with nearly 60,000 new cases diagnosed every year.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/velazquez-leads-seven-members-requesting-information-availability-plant,Velázquez Leads Seven Members in Requesting Information on Availability of Plant-Based and Alternate Protein Meals in Schools,2023-12-06,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,NY,Nydia M. Velázquez,V000081,velazquez.house.gov,velazquez,https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) led seven colleagues in penning a letter to the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) requesting an update on the status of the collection of data on the expansion of plant-based and other alternative protein meal options in schools.

Under the FY2023 House Agriculture Appropriations Bill, FNS was directed to collect, analyze, and publish research on the availability of alternate protein meal options for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP).

“More than 8 months have passed since the passage of the FY2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act, and as more schools across the country are seeking to expand plant-based meal options, this information is greatly needed by state and local school meal administrators to ensure compliance with FNS’s meal pattern requirements,” wrote the lawmakers.

Leading public health organizations all encourage fiber-rich, plant-forward diets. Implementing more plant-based proteins has the potential to foster greater alignment of school meals with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recommend increasing the consumption of beans, peas, and lentils, increasing dietary fiber, and replacing processed meats.

Due to racial and cultural diversity in student populations, plant-based meals are increasingly vital to satisfy the dietary, religious, and cultural needs of students. There is an abundant amount of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) who not only prefer but find it necessary to follow a plant-based diet.

“The K-12 student population has become increasingly racially and culturally diverse, as well as environmentally conscious and concerned for animal welfare,” wrote the lawmakers. “Right now, there is a clear need to prioritize the adoption of plant-based food in schools, but it is critical to have the data and research to guide school meal administrators in this implementation.”

In addition to Velázquez, the letter was signed by Representatives: Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Julia Brownley (D-CA), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), and Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL).

For a full copy of the letter, click here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-ryan-announce-nearly-39-million-for-riverkeeper-for-removal-of-holden-dam-on-quassaick-creek_boosting-ongoing-efforts-to-protect-hudson-river-watershed,"SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, RYAN ANNOUNCE NEARLY $3.9 MILLION FOR RIVERKEEPER FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDEN DAM ON QUASSAICK CREEK – BOOSTING ONGOING EFFORTS TO PROTECT HUDSON RIVER WATERSHED",2023-12-06,2023,2023-12,Democrat,Senate,NY,Charles E. Schumer,S000148,www.schumer.senate.gov,schumer,https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Fed $$$ From NFWF Will Fund Removal Of Aging Nearly 100 Year Old Holden Dam on Quassaick Creek In Newburgh – Protecting Local Infrastructure, Enhancing Flood Resilience, And Restoring Critical Habitat For Fish And Wildlife

Reps Say This Major Federal Investment For Riverkeeper Was Made Possible Thanks To The Historic Increases They Secured In The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Schumer, Gillibrand, Ryan: Major Fed Investment To Remove Obsolete Holden Dam on Quassaick Creek In Newburgh Helping Turn The Tide On Protecting & Restoring The Hudson River Watershed

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Congressman Pat Ryan today announced $3,879,000 in federal funding from the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) for Riverkeeper to remove the aging Holden Dam on the Quassaick Creek, bordering Newburgh and New Windsor, as part of its ongoing efforts to protect the Hudson River Watershed. Schumer personally wrote the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) in support of Riverkeeper, with funding made possible thanks to the historic increases secured in the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law. The lawmakers said this project will enhance flood resilience from climate change to the surrounding Hudson Valley communities and will protect, enhance and restore critical habitat for local fish and wildlife.

""I am proud to announce nearly $3.9 million in federal funding for Riverkeeper to remove the aging Holden Dam on Quassaick Creek – protecting residents from flooding and restoring both local infrastructure as well as critical habitat for local fish and wildlife. When I led the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law to passage, it was long overdue investments in protecting the Hudson River Watershed and enhancing flood resilience that I had in mind. Now an aging dam in Newburgh will be transformed to help restore our environments and safeguard our communities from future flooding ,” said Senator Schumer. “This project is a testament to the transformative impact we can make when we secure historic funding increases for critical environmental initiatives, which is why I was proud to write a letter of support for it. Together, we are turning the tide on safeguarding the Hudson River and its surrounding communities for generations to come.""

“The removal of the obsolete Holden Dam is a crucial step in the process of protecting and restoring the Hudson Valley Watershed,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This important funding to remove the dam will help enhance flood resiliency for area residents and will benefit local fish and wildlife. I am proud to have written a letter of support to help secure this important funding and I’ll continue to fight to protect and restore the Hudson River Watershed.”

“This past summer, we saw how catastrophic flooding events can sweep away the livelihoods of Hudson Valley families in an instant. As these once-in-a-lifetime events become more severe and frequent, our families and communities deserve immediate action and protection,” said Congressman Pat Ryan. “I’m proud to have secured this monumental funding of nearly $3.9 million that will both safeguard Newburgh families from tragic flooding and deliver high-paying local jobs. I will keep fighting to strengthen climate resilience and protect the ecosystem of our cherished Hudson River for our children’s futures.”

“Taking down the obsolete Holden Dam will be transformative for the City of Newburgh and its residents, and will restore two miles of critical spawning habitat for iconic Hudson River fish species that are rapidly declining. The project will also strengthen resilience around infrastructure and keep an underserved community safe by preventing a catastrophic dam failure,” said Riverkeeper Science Director Shannon Roback. “Riverkeeper is grateful to Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Pat Ryan for the increases in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Law, which paved the way for this critical funding through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF).”

Specifically, the Reps said that Riverkeeper’s project, titled “Protecting Infrastructure and Restoring Fish Habitat in the Hudson River Estuary,” aims to remove Holden Dam on Quassaick Creek to protect local infrastructure and restore two miles of critical freshwater habitat for Hudson River migratory species that are in decline. According to Riverkeeper, Holden Dam is an obsolete and failing dam, and frequent flooding due to climate and coastal impacts at the dam is causing stream bank erosion and threatens the City of Newburgh and Town of New Windsor’s surrounding infrastructure and communities. The Reps explained that Quassaick Creek is highly susceptible to flash flooding during rain events causing erosion of the stream bank, which destabilizes the City of Newburgh’s main sewer line. A sewer main break at Holden Dam would be catastrophic, undoing $10 million in investment and upgrades by the City.

This federal funding will produce a long-term solution that not only stabilizes the channel and banks of the Quassaick Creek and protects the adjacent West Trunk Sewer Line from future exposure and possible failure, but also prevents a failure of the dam that would mobilize large amounts of toxic sediment downstream and ultimately into the Hudson River. The project will engage 400 local residents, strengthen resilience around infrastructure, and restore habitat for iconic Hudson River species.

The NCRF is primarily funded by, and coordinated with, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). This year’s awards come in large part thanks to historic increases in funding Schumer and Gillibrand were able to secure as a part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Law that enabled the NCRF to increase the number of awards and the size of awards granted for natural infrastructure projects benefiting local communities.

A copy of Schumer’s letter of support to NFWF appears below:

Dear Ms. Grannis:

I write in support of the application submitted by Riverkeeper to the 2023 National Coastal Resilience Fund through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for funding to remove the Holden Dam on the Quassaick Creek in Newburgh, New York, as part of its ongoing efforts to protect the Hudson River Watershed.

It has become clear in recent years that the Holden Dam, built nearly 100 years ago, no longer serves any functional purpose and exists at a detriment to the health of the Quassaick Creek and the Newburgh community that cares for it. Not only is the dam a culprit for poor water quality, but it has caused great damage to infrastructure in Newburgh. In July of 2012 and again in October of the same year, the accelerated flow velocity of the creek caused by the dam caused the sewer line in Newburgh to collapse, releasing approximately 5 million gallons of untreated wastewater and stormwater into the creek each time and costing the City of Newburgh $1.7 million in repairs. A breach has been made to mitigate future damage, but engineers and environmentalists alike recommend removal as soon as possible to facilitate a swift restoration to the creek's ecology.

The Holden Dam Removal project will provide immense societal, physical, and ecological benefits to the Quassaick Creek tributary in line with the National Coastal Resilience Fund's mission to minimize the impacts of natural disasters and restore the natural features of floodplains and coastal rivers. Additionally, removal of the dam would help to reinstate natural sediment transport and hydrology, moderate stream temperature, restore connectivity of river reaches both upstream, downstream, and laterally, to floodplains while creating diverse habitats to encourage colonization by fish and wildlife.

I strongly urge the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to support Riverkeeper's request and applaud the organization for its foresight. Thank you for your consideration of this important ecological restoration project.

Sincerely,

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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)

Opening Statement

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