Media Center

Reps. Maloney, Espaillat Call Out Commerce Secretary Ross Following Insincere Invitation to Members to Partner for 2020 Count

Jun 26, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC– Today, Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) led Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, who oversees the Census Bureau. This letter is in response to Secretary Ross reaching out to Members of Congress asking them to become an “official partner of the 2020 Census” in order to ensure a full and accurate count.

Maloney, Zeldin Incentivize Mitigation, Protect Co-ops in Committee Passage of National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization

Jun 26, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON - Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney (D, NY-12) and Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) secured committee passage of their bipartisan provisions as part of the House Financial Services Committee’s passage of the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R. 3167), which now heads to the House floor for a full House vote.

Maloney Statement on Voting to Pass the Humanitarian Supplemental Bill

Jun 26, 2019 Press Release

“Like many Americans, I am horrified by the suffering inflicted upon children and families at the border. The humanitarian crisis created by the Trump Administration’s inhumane policies requires an extraordinary response. I voted for passage of the emergency supplemental funding bill because it delivers immediate help to the children currently being held in detention centers.

Maloney Releases Hofeller Documents

Jun 26, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), co-chair of the House Census Caucus and author of the 2020 Census IDEA Act, went to the House floor today to release documents directly linking Secretary Ross’ decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census to Thomas Hofeller, known to the GOP has the Michelangelo of gerrymandering. The documents, which were discovered by a courageous woman and turned over to pro-bono lawyers working on the Common Cause v. Lewis case, show a direct link between the decision to add the question and partisan, political gerrymandering motivations. The communications in these documents completely invalidates the Administration’s claim that this question is needed to better enforce voting rights. Rep. Maloney met with the lawyers Tuesday morning.

Maloney, Nadler, King Statement on Leader McConnell’s Promise to Hold Vote on Bill to Fully Fund & Extend 9/11 Fund

Jun 25, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Congressman Jerry Nadler (D-NY), and Congressman Peter King (R-NY), sponsors of the H.R. 1327 Never Forget the Heroes Act, released the following statement after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told a group of 9/11 first responders that he will bring the bill to a vote on the Senate floor.

9/11 survivors get Mitch McConnell's commitment for Senate vote on compensation fund

Jun 25, 2019 In The News
The Senate will be taking up 9/11 victims compensation fund legislation this summer, and the bill should be expected to reach President Donald Trump’s desk.

'We Will Fight': New York Officials React To Expected ICE Raids

Jun 22, 2019 In The News
Immigration agents are expected to fan out across 10 cities, including New York, as early as Sunday with sweeping raids targeting people who are in the country illegally.

Maloney and Local Community Leaders Successful in Saving Astoria Houses Senior Center

Jun 21, 2019 Press Release

NEW YORK, NY –  Following the announcement that the Astoria Houses Senior Center will remain open thanks to new funding in the New York City budget, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) released the following statement:

 

Weekly Update: News on Impeachment, Gun Safety, and more

Jun 21, 2019 Newsletter
Dear Friend, It was another busy week back home in NYC and in Washington, DC. I kicked off last weekend with many of you at the #ImpeachTrump Day of Action in Foley Square, had the chance to speak with some of you and Patient Advocate Peter Morley about healthcare in Long Island City, and then it was back to DC to introduce legislation to help nonprofits and vote for a spending package that will finally fund gun violence research. More on all this below.

Weekly Update: News on Impeachment, Gun Safety, and more

Jun 21, 2019 Press Release
Dear Friend, It was another busy week back home in NYC and in Washington, DC. I kicked off last weekend with many of you at the #ImpeachTrump Day of Action in Foley Square, had the chance to speak with some of you and Patient Advocate Peter Morley about healthcare in Long Island City, and then it was back to DC to introduce legislation to help nonprofits and vote for a spending package that will finally fund gun violence research. More on all this below.

Pages