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Rep. Maloney Responds to White House’s Assertion that Coronavirus Spike is “No Emergency”

Jun 13, 2020 Press Release

In response to the Trump Administration’s assertion that “[t]here is no emergency” given recent spikes in coronavirus cases across the country, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) released the following statement.

 

NY12 Coronavirus Update 6/13

Jun 13, 2020 Newsletter
On Friday, the Trump Administration finalized a discriminatory rule overturning key health programs and nondiscrimination protections for marginalized populations, including LGBTQIA+ people, women, individuals with disabilities and non-proficient English speakers. The protections were established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). I am committed to overturning this harmful rule because we cannot allow President Trump to send us back to a time of blatant health care discrimination against patients. Thursday's Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis video briefing with experts and affected Americans affirms that the federal government must step up and act to protect nursing home residents and employees from COVID-19.

Important Vote by Mail Info

Jun 12, 2020 Newsletter

Dear Friend, 

 

With the June 23 primary election fast approaching, I wanted to make sure you have all the information you need to exercise your right to vote. 

NY12 Coronavirus Update 6/11

Jun 11, 2020 Newsletter
On Wednesday, I held a Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing examining the ways in which H.R. 6909, the Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020, would help essential workers and their families who have suffered the health and economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This bipartisan bill is modeled after the successful September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Today, the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis is holding a video briefing with experts and affected Americans to examine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on nursing home residents and workers.

Lawmakers ask why US government drone monitored Minneapolis protests

Jun 10, 2020 In The News

House Democrats are pressing the Department of Homeland Security to explain why it used a drone typically deployed to monitor the border for criminal activity to surveil protesters at a George Floyd rally in Minneapolis.

NY12 Coronavirus Update 6/9

Jun 9, 2020 Newsletter
Yesterday, out of an abundance of caution and after consultation with medical professionals, I was tested for COVID-19 I am self-quarantining as I await the results. Thank you for all the well wishes and to everyone who is practicing social distancing and wearing masks as the City reopens and we march for justice. Testing is available to all New Yorkers, and I encourage anyone experiencing symptoms to get tested. More information on testing is available on my website here.

GAO offers Congress steps to protect independence of federal watchdogs

Jun 8, 2020 In The News

Lawmakers could take steps to prevent President Donald Trump or other executive branch leaders from undermining the independence of federal watchdogs, according to a new report from Congress' internal audit agency.

Lawmakers Call For Halt To Covert Surveillance Of Protesters By DEA

Jun 8, 2020 In The News

Two lawmakers have called for the Drug Enforcement Administration to stop conducting covert surveillance on civilians as part of the government’s plan to confront widespread protests following the killing of George Floyd last week.

NY12 Coronavirus Update 6/6

Jun 6, 2020 Newsletter
This update, as always, will continue to focus on news updates and important information related to the COVID-19 crisis, but I would be remiss to not address the movement for Black lives that is currently sweeping our nation. I am deeply inspired by the people all across our country who are protesting and marching to condemn police violence, demand justice, and declare unequivocally that Black Lives Matter. As a Member of Congress, I know that we must put actions behind our words that decry police brutality, racial profiling, and the excessive use of force. This page on my website has a growing list of the various legislative proposals I am supporting to do just that. Tomorrow evening at 6pm, I will holding a telephone townhall with special guests Dr. Michael Niederman, pulmonologist at Weill Cornell; Congressman Bobby Scott, Chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor; and Nicole Miglior of the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives and Democracy NYC. You can sign up to participate here.

​Maloney, Never Again Education Act Co-Leads Call for Funds to Be Appropriated

Jun 4, 2020 Press Release

Today, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney, sponsor of the Never Again Education Act which was signed into law last week, was joined by bill co-leads Representatives Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Saul Carbajal (D-CA), and Don Bacon (R-NE) in requesting that the Committee on Appropriations including funding for the bill’s programming for Fiscal Year 2021.

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