WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Langworthy announced that New York State's Major Disaster Declaration was approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the extreme weather during August 8-10 in Allegany, Steuben, Broome, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Ontario, St. Lawrence, and Yates Counties. "Seeing the damage up close in some of the hardest hit areas, it became clear how essential federal  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressmen Pat Ryan and John James Compete in Bipartisan Beer Making Competition with West Point Inspired Apple Rye Kolsch West Point Classmates Ryan and James' beer, called "Spirit Mission," was made with local Hudson Valley ingredients and bottled at the Newburgh Can Plant Last night, Congressman Pat Ryan and his West Point classmate, Congressman John James, competed in Anheuser Busch's annual Brew Across  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted against a three-month funding bill that would extend bloated government spending and maintain current levels of excessive funding. H.R. 9747 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025 passed the House by a vote of 341-82. "With over $35 trillion in national debt, it is unfortunate that we continue to write a blank check to the Biden-Harris adm  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nominations of Anthony J. Brindisi, nominated to be a United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York; Elizabeth C. Coombe, nominated to be a United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York; Sarah M  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Despite Dramatic Uptick In Unauthorized Crossings, Northern Border Security Strategy Has Not Been Assessed Since 2018 Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference on the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act, bipartisan legislation that would update and strengthen security at the northern border. The legislation comes following a significant increase in unauth  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik published an op-ed in Sun Community News championing Fort Ticonderoga and the crucial importance her district played in the story of our nation's founding. Supporting Fort Ticonderoga, One of America's Favorite Forts By Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Our great historic sites like Fort Ticonderoga are living classrooms for our children, communities, a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: The disgusting statement by Clay Higgins about the Haitian community is vile, racist and beneath the dignity of the United States House of Representatives. He must be held accountable for dishonorable conduct that is unbecoming of a Member of Congress. Clay Higgins is an election-denying,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: The disgusting statement by Clay Higgins about the Haitian community is vile, racist and beneath the dignity of the United States House of Representatives. He must be held accountable for dishonorable conduct that is unbecoming of a Member of Congress. Clay Higgins is an election-denying, conspiracy-peddling racial  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted the dangers of Trump's Project 2025 and House Democrats' commitment to putting people over politics, avoiding a government shutdown and protecting our freedoms. LEADER JEFFRIES: Yesterday, House Democrats held a successful hearing under the leadership of the Steering and Policy Committee, in partners  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and the Democratic Steering & Policy Committee held a hearing on Trump's Project 2025 and its devastating impact on hardworking American taxpayers. LEADER JEFFRIES: Thank you to our very distinguished Co-Chair, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, as well as   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted the dangers of Trump's Project 2025 and House Democrats' commitment to putting people over politics, avoiding a government shutdown and protecting our freedoms. LEADER JEFFRIES: Yesterday, House Democrats held a successful hearing under the leadership of the Steering and Pol  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: (STATEN ISLAND, NY) Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is announcing a $500,000 federal grant to the Richmond County District Attorney's Office (RCDA) which will enable the DA's Office to establish a Cold Case Unit, and dedicate more time to investigating violent cold cases that already have suspect DNA profiles. The grant is administered through the Bureau of Justice Assistance and awarded under the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today will have Frank Stento of the International Union of Painter's and Allied Trades (IUPAT), and Ashley Gamba of Community Options testify at a House Small Business Committee hearing. The hearing will examine workforce development strategies. Rep. Molinaro will chair the hearing, which begins at 10am and can be viewed here. Frank Stento is a skilled craftsman who completed   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his Think DIFFERENTLY About Education Act has passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Since coming to Congress, Rep. Molinaro has passed seven standalone bills, 57 bipartisan measures, and has had 12 measures signed into law. He was ranked the second most bipartisan member of Congress by the nonpartisan Lugar Center and is in the top five for  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in honor of the centennial of Nazareth University, a premier liberal arts university in Rochester, New York. His remarks will appear in the Congressional Record, and the transcript is below. "I rise today to honor the 100th anniversary of Nazareth University--led by my dear friend President Be  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has joined the Congressional Albanian Issues Caucus, reaffirming his ongoing support for Albanian-populated Balkans territories. "I am pleased to announce I have joined the Congressional Albanian Issues Caucus," said Congressman Joe Morelle. "This underscores my deep committed to bolstering America's relationship with Albania and the Balkan  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released a video marking this upcoming Sunday as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day. Established by an act of Congress in 1936, Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day pays tribute to our fallen heroes and serves as an expression of our gratitude to their families, who have endured the unspeakable grief of losing a child in armed conflict. The full transcrip  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) introduced the Kidney Donation Anti-Discrimination Act, which will prevent life insurance companies from being able to discriminate in the offering, issuance, cancellation, price or conditions of a life insurance policy, or in the amount of coverage provided under a life insurance policy, based solely on the status of an individual as a living ki  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) led New York's Congressional Delegation in a letter to President Joe Biden, Director of the Office of Management and Budget Shalanda Young, and Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to express disapproval of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) CY2025 proposed payment rule. Home health care is the safest, m  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: NY Received Two Of Just 7 Awards Across America To Jumpstart The National Semiconductor Technology Center's Workforce Partner Alliance Program Which Will Help Get Students The Hands-On Training They Need For Good-Paying Jobs At Companies Like Micron, GlobalFoundries, Corning, And Edwards Vacuum Expanding Now In Upstate NY Thanks To Schumer's CHIPS & Science Law Awards To Th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) led a roundtable discussion titled, American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion. Sen. Johnson and a panel of experts provided a foundational and historical understanding of the changes that have occurred over the last century within agriculture, food processing, and healthcare industries which impact the current state of national health. PAR  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nominations of Anthony J. Brindisi, nominated to be a United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York; Elizabeth C. Coombe, nominated to be a United S  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall urging the Department of the Air Force (DAF) to end its reliance on the People's Republic of China (PRC) suppliers for components used in critical weapons platforms. "I am proud to work with Congressman Wittman to demand the Air Force address and mitigate the presence of Communi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, issued the following statement on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Marc Molinaro (R-NY), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, held a hearing titled "Avenues to Success: Examining Workforce Training Programs for Employees." Subcommittee Chairman Molinaro iss  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: In an interview this morning with Harris Faulkner on Fox News Channel, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), the Republican Senate representative to the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, condemned the misguided foreign policy priorities highlighted in President Biden's final speech to the UN on Tuesday. In a Wall Street Journal op-ed last weekend, Sen. Sullivan urged President Biden to  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: ALBANY, NY Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded Albany County a $549,998 grant over three years to support a project jointly administered by the Albany County Department of Mental Health and the Albany County Probation Department that aims to reduce recidivism and enhance support for individuals released from incarceration in Albany County. This a  more