HHS and CDC extend their condolences to the families and communities affected by two measles-associated deaths in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

We are removing unnecessary bureaucracy, strengthening nutrition and physical health, trusting parents and local communities, and opening Head Start to hundreds of thousands more children.

I am a big fan of the drugs and have vowed to ease restrictions on them.

Bemotrizinol has been used safely in Europe for decades, and FDA's action will increase competition and consumer confidence in sunscreen products.

I thank Congresswoman McBath for her extraordinary courage and leadership in taking that pain of hers and her family's and turning it into triumph and turning it into positive action for our communities and our Nation. We are indebted to…

I vividly remember the minutes, hours, and days after the shooting. As it occurred, I was with my family out of town when I received a call from Zeneta Everhart, then my director of diversity, equity, and inclusion in my New York State…

happy Saint Patrick's Day. Today is a great day across the globe where we celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, and we are reminded of all that the Irish and the Irish diaspora have contributed to humanity and accomplished worldwide. Here…

I rise today to condemn Islamophobia in the United States, an alarming and dangerous trend that goes against the most basic values of our country. Hatred and religious discrimination don't make us safer, stronger, or more united. They do…

I rise today in grief and in outrage over the killing of an American citizen at the hands of the United States Government. Her name was Renee Nicole Good. She was the mother of three, a devout Christian, a poet, a partner, a compassionate…

first of all, let me thank Representative Hayes for her leadership in hosting this Special Order hour. This past November, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, an incredible milestone that…

with just 24 days left before open enrollment closes in New York State and with millions of New Yorkers facing massive premium hikes, I rise today in outrage. As an occupational therapist, I spent more than a decade working on the front…

At this moment two families of Brown University students and 15 families in Sydney, Australia, are experiencing an anguish and heartbreak that is immeasurable, yet far too familiar. Once again, we have seen hatred rear its ugly head in the…

I rise today because Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are, once again, waging war on our healthcare system. Their big, ugly bill restricts access to Federal student loans for advanced degrees, including in high-demand healthcare…

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to God be all the glory. I rise today with a profoundly heavy heart to honor the life of Reverend Dr. T. Anthony Bronner, known to Buffalo's faith community as Bishop Bronner, who tragically passed away on Sunday, November 16. Western New…

I rise today with both gratitude and a heavy heart to honor the extraordinary life of a dear friend, a devoted public servant, and a guardian of our community, former Buffalo Police Commissioner Rocco J. Diina, who passed away on October 5…

I rise in support of S. 2392, the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025. Last Tuesday, we marked Veterans Day. Like many of our colleagues, I joined the western New York community to honor those who selflessly served…

as the Representative of western New York, where so many people in my community, like others across the country, are already struggling to afford healthcare, I urge my colleagues to reject this disgraceful bill. As an occupational…

we as a body have an obligation to honor our servicemembers for the sacrifices they have made for our country. This responsibility is always top of mind for me and my colleagues on the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. About a year ago, I…

I rise today to honor the 75th birthday celebration of the first lady and co-pastor of Miracle Missions Full Gospel Church, Zandra Lewis, a remarkable woman of faith, service, and compassion. For over five decades, she has faithfully…

I rise today with both deep sorrow and immense gratitude to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of my dear friend, Dr. Olga Karman, who passed away last week after a courageous battle with leukemia. Dr. Karman was a poet, a professor…

I am an occupational therapist. I helped people live the fullest life they could given the cards they were dealt. I worked at a school for children with disabilities and a nursing home, helping seniors maintain their independence. I know…

I do worry that Bobby just taking some percentage of votes from Biden could good shift the election and lead to Trump's election.