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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Tuesday October 01, 2024 ( 12 items )  

Congressman Dan Goldman Leads Offshore Wind Caucus Colleagues in Urging Congressional Leadership to Fully Fund Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Invest in Permitting Resources for Emerging Offshore Wind Projects
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: Goldman and Colleagues Urge Appropriators to Meet President Biden's $242 Million BOEM Funding Request in Potential Omnibus Government Appropriations Bill Read the Letter Here Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) on Friday led 13 of his Offshore Wind Caucus colleagues in a letter to Congressional leadership urging them to meet the President's Budget Request for the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of  more

Congressman Langworthy Announces $200,000 in Federal Funding for Corning Community College Cybersecurity Workforce Initiative
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that Corning Community College will receive a $200,000 grant as part of the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) investment in the Cyber ACCESS (Appalachian Community Colleges Eco-System Sustainability) project. This funding will help enhance cybersecurity education and training in the Southern Tier, building on Corning Community College's capacity  more

Langworthy, Kennedy Issue Statement on Buffalo VA Meeting with Undersecretary Shereef Elnahal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: BUFFALO, NY Today, Congressmen Nick Langworthy (NY-23) and Timothy Kennedy (NY-26) visited the Buffalo VA Medical Center to meet with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Undersecretary for Health Dr. Shereef Elnahal. "We want to thank Undersecretary Shereef Elnahal for meeting with us today and prioritizing the necessary changes at the Buffalo VA to ensure our heroes receive the care they deserve," sta  more

Leader Jeffries Issues Statement on Death Of Hassan Nasrallah
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement. Hassan Nasrallah was the architect of terrorist attacks against the United States, Israel and other democratic allies for decades. Nasrallah and Hezbollah are responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans. The Middle East and the world are now a safer place. Our commitment to the safety and  more

Leader Jeffries Issues Statement On Death Of Hassan Nasrallah
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Sept. 28, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement. Hassan Nasrallah was the architect of terrorist attacks against the United States, Israel and other democratic allies for decades. Nasrallah and Hezbollah are responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans. The Middle East and the world are now a safer place. Our commitment to the safety and security  more

Molinaro Applauds Broome County Sheriff on New "Blue Envelope Program" to Improve Interactions Between Police and Individuals and Families with Autism
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Dickinson, NY U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today applauded Sheriff Fred Akshar for announcing a new program at the Broome County Sheriff's Office that aims to create a safer, more understanding environment for interactions between law enforcement and individuals and families with autism. Joined by Congressman Marc Molinaro and representatives from Alive With Autism, ACHIEVE, Southern Tier Independence  more

Rep. Morelle, Sen. Gillibrand Introduce Legislation To Strengthen Social Services & Uplift Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) introduced legislation to help provide low-income individuals and families with additional opportunities to achieve a greater sense of economic and financial stability. The Health, Opportunity, and Personal Empowerment (HOPE) Act will help remove existing barriers--including misinformation and repetitive, time-cons  more

Reps. Garbarino, Clarke Cybersecurity Internship Program Act Advances Through Homeland Security Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and COngresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY-09) advanced their bipartisan DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act through the Committee on Homeland Security on Wednesday. This bill grants the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to provide paid cybersecurity internships to students attending secondary and technical schools, and undergraduate and postgr  more

Reps. Garbarino, Newhouse Push for U.S. Strategy to Protect U.S. Food Supply Chains, Counter China Advances in Biotechnology
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04) recently sent a letter to the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of Homeland Security at the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing concerns about strategic developments in Chinese biotechnology innovation, especially as they relate to agriculture. Representatives Ken Calvert (R-CA-41), Lori Chavez-DeRemer  more

SCHUMER ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF ULSTER COUNTY SHERIFF JUAN FIGUEROA TO CONGRESSIONAL BADGE OF BRAVERY REVIEW BOARD
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer Says Ulster County Sheriff, A U.S. Marine Corps Vet And Former NY State Trooper, Will Be An Excellent Addition To The State And Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge Of Bravery Review Board To Recommend Candidates To The Attorney General For Prestigious Award U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced the appointment of Juan Figueroa, Ulster C  more

Statement on UNRWA Employing Hamas Leader
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: "UNRWA's confirmation that the head of Hamas forces in Lebanon, Fateh Sherif, was their employee is the latest proof that the United Nations has become a cesspool of antisemitism. President Trump rightfully cut off taxpayer dollars from funding UNRWA while Joe Biden and Kamala Harris outrageously reversed this decision and provided funding f  more

Stefanik Exposes Moral Depravity of Mainstream Media Glorifying Hezbollah Terrorist Leader Hassan Nasrallah
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement exposing news outlets ranging from The New York Times and Washington Post to The New Yorker and Associated Press for their moral depravity following the publishing of eulogies glorifying Hezbollah terrorist leader Hassan Nasrallah. "The moral depravity of failed mainstream media outlets is on full display in their di  more