WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: The 'Protecting America's Meatpacking Workers Act' Aims to Improve Working Conditions for the Meatpacking Plant Workforce Read the Bill Here(link is external) Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) in introducing the 'Protecting America's Meatpacking Workers Act,' which addresses high injury rates and worker exploitation in the meatpacking ind  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: The 'Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act' Would Permit Legal Cannabis Businesses to Use Banks and Other Financial Services Read the Bill Here(link is external) Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) in introducing the 'Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act,' which ensures that legal cannabis businesses would be able to access banking and financial services. Curr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: OLEAN, N.Y. Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) proudly hosted 75 Vietnam Veterans from Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties for a 50th Anniversary Vietnam-Era Veteran Pinning Ceremony. This event was held at the Jamestown Community College Cutco Theater in partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to honor local veterans for their service and sacrifice. "It was my hono  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: HAMBURG, N.Y. Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) proudly hosted 298 Vietnam veterans from Erie County and their families for a 50th Anniversary Vietnam-Era Veteran Pinning Ceremony. This event was held at Hilbert College's William E. Swan Auditorium in partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to honor local veterans for their service and sacrifice. "It was a true p  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy announced that fire departments across Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties have been awarded $669,967.63 in federal grants through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) programs. These funds will support the acquisition of new equipment, implementation of safety measures, and recruitment and retention in  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan Introduces the Landmark "Protecting Social Security Act" to Prevent Any Future Cuts to Social Security, Recognizes 89th Anniversary of Social Security Act Bill will prevent cuts to Social Security and protect the Social Security trust fund from depletion, ensuring that seniors and families receive the benefits they earned Bill will also force the Social Security Administration to re-open  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Oswego, New York--Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) invites all Vietnam veterans and their families to a Vietnam War Commemoration Pinning Ceremony in Oswego. This event is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the service of Vietnam veterans and providing them with a formal "Welcome Home." In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act established the United States of America Vietnam War 50th Commem  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Senator Gillibrand Fought to Pass the Inflation Reduction Act, Which Included Provisions to Expand Medicare Benefits and Negotiate Lower Drug Prices Following the Biden-Harris administration's announcement of historic Medicare savings and lower costs for 10 commonly used prescription drugs, Senator Gillibrand released the following statement: "The cost of life-saving prescription medicine is far too  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Saratoga, N.Y. House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and Majority Whip Tom Emmer issued the following statement after the Biden-Harris Administration announced prescription drug price controls mandated by the so-called "Inflation Reduction Act." "Two years after the passage of Congressional Democrats' failed Inflation Expansion Act, Am  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Aug. 15, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: In our great country, no American should ever have to choose between the cost of housing, putting food on the table, having clothing on their back or paying for life-saving medication. Two years ago, House Democrats and the Biden-Harris administration struck a decisive blow a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Aug. 15, 2024: * * * Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: In our great country, no American should ever have to choose between the cost of housing, putting food on the table, having clothing on their back or paying for life-saving medication. Two years ago, House Democrats and the Biden-Harris administration struck a decisive blow against the high cos  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Hamden, NY U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced he has selected Delaware Opportunities Inc. in Hamden to receive the 2024 Angels in Adoption Award for New York's 19th Congressional District. Delaware Opportunities provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to children from low-income families in Delaware County. In June, they opened the f  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: Following reports of a deadly listeria outbreak impacting Boar's Head deli meat, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) led a letter to Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Director Cohen and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Administrator Kiecker highlighting the dangers of listeria and calling for answers about what is being done to protect Americans from infection. Rep. Garbarino   more

ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of his Veteran Caregiver Re-education, Re-employment, and Retirement (Veteran Caregiver RRR) Act: bipartisan legislation to support veteran caregivers and ensure they have access to the benefits they deserve. "When our veterans return home from the theatre of war, it's critical they receive the world-class care they deser  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2024: Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) led a letter to Rockefeller Institute of Government President Robert Megna urging greater Hudson Valley representation in statewide hearings on Foundation Aid as well as revisions to the formula calculation. The letter is signed by State Senators Rob Rolison and Bill Weber as well as Assemblymen Matt Slater, Anil Beephan, Brian Maher, and John McGow  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R, AZ-6) announced they have introduced the Veteran Caregiver Re-education, Re-employment, and Retirement (Veteran Caregiver RRR) Act--legislation designed to support caregivers compensated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). "When our v  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer Says Announcement Will Help 660,000+ New Yorkers Who Take The Ten Drugs For Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease, And More Nationwide This Is Expected To Save Seniors Nearly $1.5 Billion In Out Of Pocket Costs In First Year, And Will Save Taxpayers $6 Billion Announcement Is Next Step In Schumer's Inflation Reduction Act's Efforts To Lower Prescription Drug Costs Which Ha  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Announcement Includes Fed $$ From FAA's Airport Infrastructure Grant Program, Which Schumer Fought Hard To Create In Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law Funding Will Support Projects To Create New & Improved Terminals, Taxiways, Signage & More At Airports Across Upstate NY Senators: Thanks To Fed $$ We Are Seeing Much-Needed Airport Improvements Take Off Across Upstate NY! U.S. Senate Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Funding Will Upgrade Aging Airport Infrastructure, Enhance Safety Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $1,677,180 in federal funding for the Niagara Falls International Airport to invest in the airport's airfield lighting and signage, and $136,047 for the Buffalo Niagara International Airport to support t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Congressman Pat Ryan announced $24,236,158 in federal funding for Orange County's Stewart International Airport. This critical federal funding will allow Stewart to repair cracks in the runway pavement, which is important for preventing deterioration and maintaining safety. "This $24+ million federal grant will liter  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Saratoga, N.Y. Today, House Republican Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement in response to disgraced Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigning. "THREE DOWN, so many to go. As I have said consistently since her catastrophic testimony at the Education and the Workforce Committee hearing, Columbia University's President Minouche Shafik's failed presidency was untenable   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Saratoga, N.Y. Today, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement to mark the third anniversary of the Biden-Harris Catastrophic Afghanistan Withdrawal. "Today marks three years since the Biden-Harris Administration's colossal failure in the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Americans must never forget the 13 service members who lost their lives and the Gold Star fam  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Saratoga, N.Y. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to the Biden-Harris Administration urging support for the State of New York's request for a major disaster declaration following severe flooding caused by heavy rain and winds on July 10th and 11th, 2024, in Essex, Hamilton, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties. In the letter, Stefanik states, "These storms caused significant damage across my Congress  more