WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the below statement following the anti-Haitian, dangerous rhetoric Rep. Clay Higgins recently tweeted regarding the Haitian Bridge Alliance filing charges against former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, for spreading false claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, OH, were eating pets: Haitian group in Springfield, O  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Langworthy (NY-23) announced that the Seneca Nation of Indians has been awarded $315,724 in federal funding from the Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). This funding will support critical services for victims of crime and address community-identified needs while reflecting the values and traditions of the Seneca Nation. "This federal funding is a lifeline for v  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Langworthy (NY-23) honored the life of Chautauqua County Undersheriff Richard Telford during a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Undersheriff Telford, a respected public servant, passed away following a battle with cancer after more than 30 years of service in law enforcement. Watch the full speech here.(link is external) Transcript: "Mr. Speaker, I rise t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement: "Today marks a solemn chapter in the history of New York City. In time, Mayor Adams will confront a jury of his peers. As we ready for their verdict, we must not fail to remember that every American, from working people to public officials, are entitled to the presumption of their innocence when accused of wrongdoing. And so, I pray t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced that she was added to the National Shooting Sports Foundation Dean's List for her dedication to defending the Second Amendment in the 118th Congress. The NSSF Congressional Report Card evaluates how elected officials defend Second Amendment rights and support law-abiding firearm owners in the 118th Congress. Grades are determined by key factors such   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion released the following written testimony by Rebecca Rettig, chief legal and policy officer of Polygon Labs, from a Sept. 10, 2024, hearing entitled "Decoding DeFi: Breaking Down the Future of Decentralized Finance": * * * I am the Chief Legal Officer of Polygon Labs, an international software development company building blockchain scaling infrastructure and an aggregated blo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 9747(link is external) to keep the federal government open and working for the American people. "Despite partisan fear-mongering, House Republicans have kept the government funded, open, and working for the American people. While others bicker and play politics, I stay focused on delivering real results for S  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: The indictment of a sitting mayor is a serious and sober moment for New York City. Like every other New Yorker and American, Eric Adams is entitled to the presumption of innocence. That principle is central to the administration of justice in the United States of America. A jury of the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Mayor Eric Adams, on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: The indictment of a sitting mayor is a serious and sober moment for New York City. Like every other New Yorker and American, Eric Adams is entitled to the presumption of innocence. That principle is central to the administration of justice in the United States of America. A jury of the Mayor's  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: (NEW YORK, NY) Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, the only Republican representing New York City, issued the following statement regarding the unsealed federal indictments against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. "Mayor Adams has failed our city, has broken the public trust and should resign or be removed by Governor Hochul. Our city is suffering greatly, taxpayers deserve better and we need to restor  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) today in introducing the Modern Firearms Safety Act, which would prohibit states from enforcing handgun rosters. These lists of pre-approved handguns require manufacturers to include costly features like microstamping, loaded chamber indicators, and magazine disconnect mechanisms on firearms, preventing law-abiding citizens from purchasing the fi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Lucy McBath (GA-07) received recognition for her outstanding public service by being named the Best Congressional Office for Constituent Service, the first winner from the state of Georgia. McBath's office provides neighbors with federal agency casework assistance and has yielded positive outcomes that have been shared by neighbors, garnered more than 6 million views on social media, an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic released new evidence that suggests former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo attempted to inappropriately influence the testimony of a Select Subcommittee witness. In an addendum to its most recent staff memorandum titled "Findings from the Select Subcommittee's Investigati  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following statement on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement: "The indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams is serious and as a matter of public trust deserves fair and judicious treatment by the public. "The main tenet of the United States justice system is that everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty. "Due process must run its course, allowing for a jury   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of the Delivering Elderly Lunches and Increasing Volunteer Engagement and Reimbursements (DELIVER) Act. Authored by Morelle, this legislation supports volunteers in programs like Meals on Wheels that deliver food to older, more vulnerable Americans. "Thousands of volunteers dedicate their time and energy to ensuring seniors in o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Hancock, NY U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Thursday, October 3 at the Village of Afton Community Center and from 12:00pm to 2:00pm on Thursday, October 3 at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room. During these events, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) led a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) calling on the agency to act to safeguard the rights of Puerto Rican voters in the face of ongoing disenfranchisement in the Puerto Rican electoral system. "Voters in Puerto Rico have faced unprecedented obstacles in the exercise of their fundamental right to vote, and they deserve all th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Victims of food stamp theft will continue to be reimbursed thanks to a provision in a stop-gap funding bill secured by a bipartisan group of lawmakers including Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD-02), and others. H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives today in a 341-82 vote, keeping  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Today, Representative Joe Morelle (D, NY-25), Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R, PA-01), and Senator Angus King (I-ME) announced the introduction of the Delivering Elderly Lunches and Increasing Volunteer Engagement and Reimbursements (DELIVER) Act. This legislation supports volunteers in programs like Meals on Wheels that deliver food to older, more vulnerable Americans. "Thousands   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer Says Funding Will Create New Shovel-Ready Site In Ripley--Creating Economic Development Opportunities In Western NY By Attracting New Companies, Creating Good-Paying Jobs, And Bringing In Tax Revenue Funding Comes From The Appalachian Regional Commission, A Federal-State Partnership That Schumer Fought To Boost Funding For In Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following a WPTZ report that 2024 will be a record-setting year for the number of illegal crossings along Upstate New York's Northern Border, national media attention bringing light to the illegal crossings on North Country farmland, and the now viral Youtube video where the Clinton County Sheriff's office explained in detail the extent of this cr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, a senior member of the Education and the Workforce Committee released the following statement: "This Education and Workforce report demonstrates that Harvard University failed to provide a safe learning environment for Jewish students in direct violation of Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964," said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. "It is absolute  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement following the State of New York receiving federal funds to help communities recover from Tropical Storm Debby which occurred August 8-10, 2024. "I am proud to announce that following my advocacy, New York State will receive federal funds to help our communities recover from the severe damage caused by Tropical Storm Debby. My office and I wil  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) today sent a letter to Joe Biden condemning the Biden-Harris Administration for emboldening Iran and enabling the regime in Tehran to significantly advance its nuclear capacity without fear of reprisal. "Since day one, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have appeased Iran in a desperate attempt to return to the failed Iran nuclear deal. From refusing   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent letters to Michael Hsu, Acting Comptroller of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve (Fed), with renewed concern that the OCC and the Fed could allow New York Community Bank (NYCB) to escape regulatory oversight despite identifying "systemic failings" in the bank's operation and management.  more