WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust, issued the following news release: * * * Antitrust Subcommittee Ranking Member Nadler's Opening Statement at Hearing on Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Competition Washington, D.C. (April 2, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and A  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Introduces Bill to Support the Wellbeing of Family Caregivers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) introduced the bipartisan H.R. 2560, the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act (link is external), which would extend funding for programs that provide short-term relief to unpaid caregivers who look after people with disabilities or chronic c  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Reintroduces Legislation to Safeguard Medicare Advantage Plans for Upstate New York Seniors Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today reintroduced legislation aimed at addressing reductions in Medicare Advantage (MA) access and benefits. The bill addresses reimbursement shortfalls to local MA plans from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Sp  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Reintroduces the Protect TANF Resources for Families Act Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today reintroduced the Protect TANF Resources for Families Act to prevent states from improperly allocating Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to fill shortfalls in state budgets. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-4) is an original cosponsor of this legis  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Slams Trump's Massive Cuts To Food Bank Funding Amid Sky -High Grocery Prices, Trump Is Denying Food To Hungry Families New York Food Banks Receive Tens Of Millions Of Dollars' Worth Of Food Through Now Slashed Federal Programs Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference slamming the Trump administration's massive cuts to funding for food banks. Last  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE CRASHING THE AMERICAN ECONOMY IN REAL TIME AND DRIVING US TO A RECESSION" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back against far-right extremism, including Donald Trump's reckless tariffs which will increase costs on the American pe  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE CRASHING THE AMERICAN ECONOMY IN REAL TIME AND DRIVING US TO A RECESSION" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back against far-right extremism, including Donald Trump's reckless tariffs which will increase costs on the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: G  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE VOTERS REJECTED DONALD TRUMP, THEY REJECTED ELON MUSK AND THEY REJECTED THE RAPIDLY DETERIORATING REPUBLICAN BRAND" Washington, DC - Yesterday, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to stand up for everyday Americans and push back against Republican effort  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE VOTERS REJECTED DONALD TRUMP, THEY REJECTED ELON MUSK AND THEY REJECTED THE RAPIDLY DETERIORATING REPUBLICAN BRAND" Washington, DC - Yesterday, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to stand up for everyday Americans and push back against Republican efforts to break Social Security  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE STANDING TOGETHER IN OPPOSITION TO THE GOP TAX SCAM" Washington, DC - Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Senate Democratic Leader Schumer and House and Senate Democratic leaders where they made clear that Democrats are united in pushing back against the reckless Republican tax scheme. Leader Jeffries:   more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE STANDING TOGETHER IN OPPOSITION TO THE GOP TAX SCAM" Washington, DC - Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Senate Democratic Leader Schumer and House and Senate Democratic leaders where they made clear that Democrats are united in pushing back against the reckless Republican tax scheme. Leader Jeffries: We just completed a very g  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG CALLS ON DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO RESTORE FEDERAL MONEY TO QUEENS FOOD PANTRIES WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that she called on the Department of Homeland Security to restore the millions of dollars it is holding back from local food pantries in Queens and across New York City. In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the Congresswo  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 31, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, tonight I rise to honor the life and legacy of Congressman Raul Grijalva. Raul Grijalva passed away peacefully on March 13 of this year, surrounded by his wife and three daughters. Born in Tucson, Arizona, on February 19, 1948, he was raised in a close-knit community with his sisters, Lydia and Norma. A proud Sunnysid  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on April 1, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, the legal community has a longstanding tradition of representing historically underrepresented communities in important constitutional and historic landmark cases. Right now, the President and his cronies are shaking down the legal world in an unprecedented manner. These law firms have provided services to our underrepre  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Condemns Cuts to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) signed onto a letter, led by Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy condemning the cuts to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that include terminating 10,000 employees and dismantling or consolidating sev  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on April 1, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, in 99 percent of counties in the United States, SNAP benefits don't cover the cost of a nutritious meal. The good news is that there are exciting partnerships happening that show us it is possible to improve access to healthier foods. In New York City, local nonprofits, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Goldman, Crockett Introduce Abortion Care Awareness Act to Combat Anti-Abortion Misinformation Legislation Ensures Women Have Access to Accurate Information About Abortion Services and Where to Obtain Them Goldman's Bill Will Specifically Combat Misinformation about Medication Abortion, the Most Common Abortion Used in Telehealth Abortions Read the Bill Here Washington, DC -   more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rush Transcript: Congressman Dan Goldman Cross Examines Newt Gingrich, Pushes Him to Agree Trump Admin Must Resolve Cases of Wrongfully Deported Migrants Goldman: "I think even you, Mr. Gingrich, would agree with me that when you mistakenly accuse someone of being a gang member and you deport them, that it is incumbent upon you to fix that mistake. Do you agree?" Gingrich: "I agree." View Full  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER REVEALS: WITH TRUMP'S DESTRUCTIVE TARIFFS SET TO START TOMORROW, THE COST TO UPSTATE NY IS A $7 BILLION GUT PUNCH, WITH $6,000+ IN HIGHER PRICES FOR FAMILIES PER YEAR; SENATOR SAYS WE MUST... Trump's Tariffs - Set To Start Tomorrow - Could Raise Prices On New Yorkers As Much As $6,500 For Gas, Groceries, Cars And Everyday Goods - All While Decimating Small Busi  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND SLAM NEW TRUMP CUTS THAT WILL DEVASTATE WORLD TRADE CENTER HEALTH PROGRAM Trump Admin Announced HHS-Wide Layoffs, Cutting 10,000 Staff, Including Those In The 9/11 Health Care Program The Administration Had Reinstated Staff From World Trade Center Health Program, But Firing People at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Means   more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Schumer, Gillibrand Slam New Trump Cuts That Will Devastate World Trade Center Health Program Trump Admin Announced HHS-Wide Layoffs, Cutting 10,000 Staff, Including Those In The 9/11 Health Care Program The Administration Had Reinstated Staff From World Trade Center Health Program, But Firing People at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Means 9/11 Survivors Won't Get   more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Dan Goldman on Trump Administration's Termination of All Staff in the Office of Head Start for New York "The Trump Administration's decision to terminate staff at the Administration for Children and Families, including all staff within the regional Office of Head Start in New York, is a cruel assault not only on millions of children's health, safety, and education but al  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Statement from Representative Mannion (NY-22) on Donald Trump's Attacks on Labor and Collective Bargaining Rights SYRACUSE, NY - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on Donald Trump's attacks on labor and collective bargaining rights: "Donald Trump is no friend to working people - it's clear his agenda is all about undermining fundamental wo  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Blasts Trump Administration, GOP for Axing LIHEAP Staff WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement lambasting the Trump administration for eliminating the entire staff at the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as part of the massive and devastating cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services. "The Home Energy Assistance Progr  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Top House Dems Issue Joint Statement on House Republicans' Attempt to Run, Deflect, Distract WASHINGTON - Today, Reps. Joe Morelle (NY-25), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Gerry Connolly (VA-11), the top Democratic leaders of the Committees on House Administration, Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform respectively, issued t  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Velazquez Leads Push for Answers from HHS on Head Start Regional Office Closures Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) led a group of 33 House Democrats in pressing Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for answers after the sudden shutdown of five regional Head Start Offices. The closures come on the heels of a major agency reo  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Slams Decision to Dismiss Corruption Charges Against Mayor Adams Comes after Welch-led push to get answers about Todd Blanche's Involvement in the DOJ's Push to Dismiss Case WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, a U.S. District Court judge in New York dismissed the corruption case, with prejudice, against Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City, blocking future legal action against Mr. Adams. This follows Trum  more