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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Friday September 06, 2024 ( 9 items )  

AS HUDSON VALLEY STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN UNVEILS YOUTH AGENDA TO BOLSTER STUDENTS' EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SAFETY
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: As Hudson Valley Students Return to School, Congressman Pat Ryan Unveils Youth Agenda to Bolster Students' Educational Opportunities, Mental Health, and Safety Ryan's Youth Agenda focuses on access to career and technical training, mental health and social media safety, food security, safety from gun violence, and additional support for children in military families Ryan's announcement follows visit from Depa  more

Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces $4.75 Million for Dunkirk Harbor Project, Secured in FY25 House Appropriations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) held a press conference to announce that $4.75 million in federal funding has been secured for the Dunkirk Harbor Living Shoreline Project. This critical investment was included in the Fiscal Year 2025 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (H.R. 8752), which was passed by the House in June. "Growing up, I spent many summers visiting the Dunkirk Harbor, so bein  more

Congresswoman Tenney Demands Investigation of Hochul Administration Following CCP Spy Indictment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Oswego, New York--Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) sent a letter to the Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, demanding an investigation into the Governor and her administration following the Department of Justice's recent indictment of Linda Sun, a high-ranking official of the Hochul administration, for acting as an agent of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Tenney's letter calls for a bipartisan pan  more

Congresswoman Tenney Releases Law Enforcement and Border Security Plans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Oswego, New York--Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) released her comprehensive Border Security and Law Enforcement plans, reinforcing her commitment to securing the borders, upholding the rule of law, and supporting law enforcement officers. Tenney's Border Security Plan was shaped by her recent visits to both the Southern and Northern borders, where she met with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ag  more

During Fashion Week, Pingree Leads Push to Revitalize US Sustainable Fibers Industry
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: As New York Fashion Week gets underway, Congressional Slow Fashion Caucus founder and chair Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) is calling attention to the critical need to promote sustainable textile production in the United States. In a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, Pingree and her colleagues underscored the environmental benefits of natural fibers, and how USDA efforts can   more

Malliotakis Leads Discussion on Legislative Solutions for Pharmacy Benefit Manager Abuses
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: (STATEN ISLAND, NY) Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) hosted a roundtable with national pharmacy associations and local pharmacies from New York's 11th Congressional District. The roundtable featured representatives from Delco Drugs, Richmond Pharmacy & Surgical, St. George Pharmacy, the National Community Pharmacists Association, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, and the Ph  more

Rep. Molinaro Announces Mobile Office Hours in Broome County
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Tuesday, September 10 at the Nanticoke Town Hall. During this event, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro's office to share comments and resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $7.5+ Million In Fed Funding For The Syracuse Fire Department - The Largest Fed Grant They Have Ever Received - To Help Hire & Train Up To 20 New Firefighters To Help Keep Central NY Safe
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer Helped Create AFG & SAFER Programs, Which Help Train, Equip & Staff Fire Departments Across Upstate NY, Which Have Delivered Millions For Central NY Firefighters Schumer Pushed To Re-Authorize Programs Earlier This Year To Support First Responders And Now Schumer Delivers Syracuse The 3rd Largest SAFER Grant In NYS History Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Flowing To Hire Syracuse Firefighter  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $60 Million In Federal Funding For Airports Across New York State
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $59,115,204 in federal funding to modernize facilities and strengthen airfield safety at 26 airports across New York State. This federal funding was granted through the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program and will help fund projects that address safety, capacity, and security a  more