WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Leeds, NY U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced he will host a pinning ceremony for Vietnam War Veterans on August 16 from 3pm to 4pm in Greene County. This will be the first of two pinning ceremonies and is a part of Rep. Molinaro's August Action Plan. Rep. Molinaro will present veterans with a pin recognizing their service. This event is open to all Vietnam veterans and their families. In order  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy introduced the bipartisan Safer Skies Act, aimed at closing critical security loopholes in airport security. The bill, co-led by Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33), seeks to enhance safety standards for certain air operators that currently operate without the rigorous screening requirements of commercial airlines. "Due to the reforms following the September 11th attacks, A  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 3 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement marking five years since the deadly shooting in El Paso, Texas. Five years ago, a gunman terrorized the El Paso community and stole 23 innocent lives in a massacre motivated by racism, xenophobia and white nationalist conspiracy theories. We will never forget the lives lost or the resil  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: Clinton Hill, Brooklyn - House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) announced that he and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer secured $1,000,000 through the government funding law to help make the Classon Av G train station fully accessible. This funding will be used to install elevators and other ADA-compliant amenities at the station and ensure equitable access for the Clinton Hill community. This  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: (NEW YORK, NY) Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today joined the family members of 9/11 victims and first responders to call on the Biden-Harris Administration to pursue the death penalty and immediately set a trial date in the case against 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his associates after the Department of Defense revoked(link is external) a pre-trial agreement Friday night that   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement condemning the prolonged violence against protestors and escalating human rights violations in Bangladesh, and expressing concern for growing national instability following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's sudden resignation and departure: "I am deeply concerned by the violence and human rights abuses in Bangladesh that have marke  more

PEARL RIVER, New York, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement after securing an additional $7,983,200 in Community Project Funding for clean water projects across NY-17, building on the $13,487,000 secured in last year's appropriations process. In the New York State Assembly, Congressman Lawler supported the NYS Environmental Bond Act, which included a minimum of $650 million   more

PEARL RIVER, New York, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement after news broke that Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III revoked the plea deal offered to Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and his co-conspirators. This decision puts the death penalty back on the table and comes just hours after Congressman Lawler led a bipartisan letter of New York colleagues which excoriated the Biden-Harris Administr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler held a press conference with local residents at the Westchester Medical Center to unveil crucial legislation expanding access to IVF for New York families. The IVF Access and Affordability Act will create a tax credit - $20,000 for individuals and $40,000 for couples filing jointly - for assisted reproductive technology expenses, providing much-needed relief for those relying on  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Fort Ann, N.Y. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today led a bipartisan rally to save Great Meadows Correctional Facility in Washington Country after Far Left Governor Kathy Hochul announced her plans to close this prison which would result in the single largest loss of jobs in the North Country in over ten years. "I will always stand up for our correctional officers, their families, and our Upstate communiti  more