WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 7, 2025: * * * Congressman Kennedy Denounces Trump Administration Move Eliminating Collective Bargaining for TSA Workforce WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after the Trump Administration's announcement eliminating the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) collective bargaining agreement for Transportation Security Officers (TSOs): "The Trump Administration has proven once again tha more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Calls for Federal Investigation into Governor Hochul's Harmful Labor Practices Against NYS Corrections Officers; Sends Letter to Governor Urging Changes to Improve Working Conditions Washington, D.C. - March 7th-- This week, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) sent a letter to Acting Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer urging a federal investigation into the deeply concerning labor practices inside New York State Correctio more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Introduces Medicaid Provider Screening Accountability Act Washington, D.C. -- March 6 - On Wednesday, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) along with co-lead Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25) introduced the Medicaid Provider Screening Accountability Act (link is external), which would require states to regularly check the Data Exchange System (DEX) to determine, as part of a provider's enrollment in the Medicaid program, that more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN RAISES THE ALARM AND CONDEMNS TRUMP CUTS TO DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT THAT WILL FORCE DOZENS OF FAMILIES, INCLUDING VETERANS, ONTO THE STREET Congressman Pat Ryan Raises the Alarm and Condemns Trump Cuts to Department of Housing and Urban Development That Will Force Dozens of Families, Including Veterans, Onto the Street Yesterday it was reported (link is external) that dozens of families, including veterans, re more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * Dems Introduce Resolutions Ending Trump's Tariff Authority on Mexico & Canada Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today introduced Resolutions to terminate President Trump's unlawful use of "emergency" authorities to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The Resolutions terminate the Administration's abuse  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Senate Judiciary Democrats File Misconduct Complaint Against Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove With New York State Bar WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led all Senate Judiciary Democrats in filing a professional misconduct complaint against Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove with the New York Stat more PR

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Navigating the Digital Payments Ecosystem: Examining a Federal Framework for Payment Stablecoins and Consequences of a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency" at 10 a.m. on March 11, 2025, at 2128 Rayburn House Office Building: Witnesses * Ms. Caroline Butler, Global Head of Digital Assets, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation * Mr. Charles Cascarilla, CEO and Co-Founder, Paxos * Mr. Patrick Collison, Co-Founder and CEO, Str more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Joint Leadership Letter on Partisan Continuing Resolution Dear Colleague: We write with respect to the upcoming March 14 funding deadline. Republicans have used their control of the House, the Senate and the presidency to destroy the programs taxpayers deserve in order to fund tax cuts for their billionaire donors and wealthy corporations. They are cutting healthcare access, public schools and veterans benefits whi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler and Torres Introduce Bill to Posthumously Honor NY-17's James Earl Jones with Congressional Gold Medal Washington, D.C. - 3/7/2025... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) reintroduced legislation to honor the late James Earl Jones, the legendary actor, philanthropist, and voice behind some of the most iconic characters in cinematic history, with a Congressional Gold Medal. The James Earl Jones Congressional Gold M more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON REP. ANDY OGLES BROOKLYN, NY - Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries posted the following video statement in response to Rep. Andy Ogles who introduced a so-called resolution attempting to remove House Democrats from their committees: "I'm here in the office. Just finished up a telephone town hall meeting with my dynamic sister, our Attorney General Tish James. And my team inform more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON REP. ANDY OGLES BROOKLYN, NY - Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries posted the following video statement in response to Rep. Andy Ogles who introduced a so-called resolution attempting to remove House Democrats from their committees: "I'm here in the office. Just finished up a telephone town hall meeting with my dynamic sister, our Attorney General Tish James. And my team informs me that some far right e more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Applauds $20 Billion CMA CGM Investment, $300 Million Expansion at Port Liberty (NEW YORK, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) released the following statement regarding CMA CGM's announcement of a $20 billion investment in the United States. "This is a big win for Staten Island as this private investment will bring $300 million to Port Liberty to expand the port's capacity, creating 300 good-paying union jobs. After  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks Reintroduces Comprehensive Sudan Bill with Jacobs Washington, DC - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, reintroduced comprehensive legislation to address the ongoing crisis in Sudan. Additionally, Ranking Member Meeks announced he will continue to hold all major U.S. arms sa more PR

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 7, 2025: * * * Meeks, Moskowitz Call on Rubio to Explain $400 Million in Contracts to Elon Musk's Tesla Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Jared Moskowitz, Ranking Member of Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence, today sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding answers on media reports alleging p more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * NADLER AND ESPAILLAT JOINT STATEMENT ON TRUMP CUTS TO COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY - Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement: "Revoking federal grants to Columbia University isn't about combating anti-Semitism; it's about the Trump administration's war on education and science. If the Trump administration were as serious about anti-Semitism as they claim, they would  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Luna Introduce Bill to Cap Credit Card Interest Rates at 10% Washington, D.C.- Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Representative Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) introduced legislation that would immediately cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced companion legislation last month in the Senate. "Credit cards with high interest rates regularly trap more PR

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on March 7, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Velazquez Statement on February Jobs Report WASHINGTON- Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement after the Labor Department released its February jobs report: "The February jobs report flashes warning signs for the Trump economy. Job growth slowed more than expected, showing  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Morelle, Padilla Continue to Press Trump Administration on Firings of Election Security Workers, Pause of Critical Election Security Efforts Lawmakers' letter follows lack of response to letter about the firings of CISA employees who worked on election security. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Joe Morelle (N.Y.-25), Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration, an more PR

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Lawler, NY GOP Delegation Demand CCD And CMS Ruling on Cuomo's Deadly Nursing Home Directive Washington, D.C. - 3/7/2025... Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), alongside Representatives Nick LaLota (NY-01), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Claudia Tenney (NY-22), and Nick Langworthy (NY-23), sent a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) d more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER DEMANDS ANSWERS & THAT ALBANY FED BUILDING REMAIN OPEN: AFTER BEING LISTED BY GSA FOR SALE AMID 'DOGE' CUTS, SENATOR SAYS WE NEED ANSWERS & ASSURANCES THAT VITAL SERVICES AND FED OFFICES WILL... This Week GSA Listed The Leo W. O'Brien Federal Building In Albany And 400+ Other Fed Properties As 'Designated For Disposal,' But Mysteriously Removed List On That Same Day - Creating Confusion & Concern Building Coul more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER SAYS: HANDS OFF SOUTHERN TIER SENIORS' & FAMILIES' SOCIAL SECURITY; SENATOR DEMANDS ANSWERS ON POTENTIAL CLOSURE OF CHEMUNG COUNTY SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE Big Flats Social Security Office Is Only Office In Chemung County, And It Was Just Listed On 'DOGE's Wall Of Receipts For Chopping Block, Senator Says Staff & Thousands Of Southern Tier Seniors & Families Who Rely On Office To Help With Social Security Checks more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Schumer, Gillibrand, Goldman Secure $50 Million in IRS Employee Retention Tax Credit Refunds for 585 Small Businesses Refunds Follow Their December Letter Urging IRS to Process Delayed Claims Over $20 Million Will Be Returned to Nearly 300 Small Businesses Across New York See December IRS Letter Here Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today applauded the IRS' recent disbursement of $50 million in long delayed Employee Retent more PR

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Breaking the Cycle of Senior Loneliness: Strengthening Family and Community Support" at 3:30 p.m. on March 12, 2025, at 106 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Members * Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida) * Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat-New York) Witnesses * Andrew MacPherson, Founder and Executive Chair, Foundation for Social Connection - Action Network, Washington, DC * James Balda, President and CEO, Arg more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko, Salinas Call for Administration to Halt Reckless Staffing Cuts at SAMHSA WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-6) led a letter calling upon Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy to halt reckless staffing cuts at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). SAMHSA serves millions of Americans across the nation who struggle with mental h more PR