WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) wrote to Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the State Department to act to protect Bangladesh's religious communities and support a peaceful political transition within Bangladesh. "Last month, we witnessed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and exodus from the country. In this pivotal movement, it is critical the United States takes the necessary steps   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that Chemung Schuyler Steuben Workforce New York has been awarded $100,000 in federal funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to support the "Expanding Workforce Participation" project. This funding aims to address the critical shortage of healthcare workers in the Southern Tier. "Investing in our healthcare workforce is essential to fil  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that the Seneca Nation of Indians will receive a $675,000 grant from the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). The funding, awarded through the Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program (TSASP), will support critical services and expand resources for sexual assault victims in the Seneca Nation's communities. "The Seneca Nation de  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Oswego, New York Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today highlighted her support for two bills aimed at countering the policies of Border Czar Kamala Harris, which are threatening New York communities and allowing dangerous criminals into our country. H.R. 7909, the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, mandates the deportation of illegal aliens who commit sex offenses or domestic violence and   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: In response to bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced it will vote this month on a rule that requires all 988 Crisis Lifeline Calls be rerouted to local call centers. Last year, Rep. Molinaro started an advocacy effort and wrote a bill to direct the FCC to make this change. Unlike 911 calls, which are routed to a local  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Addressing Iran's ballistic missile attack against Israel, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, issued the following statement: "The United States stands ready to help defend Israel against these Iranian missile attacks. We stand with the Israeli people in this moment and our support is ironclad." *** Original text here: https://www.gillib  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and Majority Whip Tom Emmer released the following statement after Iran launched a direct attack against Israel: "Iran is again brazenly attacking Israel with a barrage of rocket fire and an apparent coordinated terrorist attack. The world is watching as Israeli families seek safety and shelt  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), released the following statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report this afternoon titled, "Leaders Failed to Address Community Care Consult Delays Despite Staff's Advocacy Efforts at VA Western New York Healthcare Syste  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Iran, a sworn enemy of the United States, has once again launched a ballistic missile attack against Israeli citizens. The United States stands with Israel, our Democratic ally in the region, and her right to defend herself. America's commitment to the safety and security of Israel is ironclad and unbre  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 2 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Iran, a sworn enemy of the United States, has once again launched a ballistic missile attack against Israeli citizens. The United States stands with Israel, our Democratic ally in the region, and her right to defend herself. America's commitment to the safety and security  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Chair of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus International Women's Rights Taskforce and a member of the Stop Project 2025 Taskforce, today unveiled a fact sheet she compiled detailing the disastrous impact that Project 2025 would have on sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world. Beginning with the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, Repub  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) released the following statement: "Iran and its proxies Hamas and Hezbollah don't just want to destroy Israel they want to destroy us. The U.S. must stand firmly with Israel and demonstrate that we will not tolerate this dangerous escalation. From the Biden-Harris Administration on down, this is a moment to reaffirm our commitment to peace, security, and the s  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced $500,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) to support domestic violence prosecutions and survivor support services in Rochester. This funding comes as a part of OVW's Fiscal Year 2024 Enhancing Investigation and Prosecution of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalkin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following statement on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement after Iran's brazen missile attack on Israel. "May God watch over the people of Israel in this challenging time and keep them safe," said Congressman Lawler. "Now, President Biden and the United States must consider all options available in response to this attack." "The time for appeasement of the Ayatollah and his regime o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-05), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) introduced a resolution recognizing September 29th as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW). IDAFLW is observed annually on September 29th as a reminder of the global challenge posed by food loss and waste. The lawmakers' resolution recognizing ID  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: Last week, Congressman Mike Lawler joined a group of New York Representatives in a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul led by Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22), calling attention to troubling accounts of workplace violence and excessive demands endured by New York's Correction Officers. "Correctional law enforcement officers routinely report for 8-hour shifts, only to clock out 16 to 24 hours   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: First Human EEEV Fatality Just Hit NYS Since 2015 & Now Schumer Says EEEV, West Nile And Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Are Going Later Into The Fall Infecting Horses & Other Animals In Rensselaer & Saratoga County Which Last Week Had To Euthanize A Horse, Risking The Capital Region's Critical Equine & Horse Racing Industry Schumer Calls On Feds To Increase Coordination To Identify   more