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Nadler, Blumenauer, Lee, Jackson Lee and Velázquez Reintroduce Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Legislation

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Today, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), along with Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) and Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) reintroduced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act (H.R. 5601), one of the most comprehensive marijuana reform bills ever introduced in the U.S. Congress. Following efforts led...

Ranking Member Nadler Applauds Biden Administration's Announcement of First-Ever Office of Gun Violence Prevention

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Today, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler issued the following statement on President Biden’s establishment of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, the first of its kind to reduce gun violence in America: “The establishment of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention will build on President Biden’s executive actions to end the scourge of gun violence in ...

Ranking Member Nadler Statement on Biden Administration's Announcement of TPS for Venezuelans

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Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee issued the following statement on the Biden administration’s announcement that it will redesignate Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela and make changes to how employment authorization is adjudicated: “I commend the Biden administration for taking this bold step to redesignate Temporary Protected Status f...

Upholding Our Promise to Never Forget

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Upholding Our Promise to Never Forget Dear Friends, Last week marked the solemn 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks. With thousands of survivors and first responders suffering from 9/11 related illnesses, it's more important than ever that Congress uphold our promise to never forget. That's why I'm working with our 9/11 Families and Rep. Dan Goldman to uncover the truth about what then...

As Shutdown Threat Looms, Nadler and Turner Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Align Government Funding Schedule with Calendar Year

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Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, introduced the It’s About Time Act, bipartisan legislation that changes the federal government’s annual funding schedule to align with the calendar...

On National Voter Registration Day, Ranking Member Nadler, Rep. Terri Sewell, and House Democrats Introduce the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

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Washington, D.C. – Today, on National Voter Registration Day, U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler (NY-12), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, joined Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) and every House Democrat in introducing H.R. 14, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The bill would protect the right to vote and safeguard our democracy by restoring and modernizing the full protections of the ...

Representative Nadler, Senator Gillibrand Announce Landmark Labor Bill to Strengthen Garment Workers' Rights and Incentivize Made-In-America Clothing Manufacturing

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REPRESENTATIVE NADLER, SENATOR GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE LANDMARK LABOR BILL TO STRENGTHEN GARMENT WORKERS' RIGHTS AND INCENTIVIZE MADE-IN-AMERICA CLOTHING MANUFACTURING Bill Announced In The Midst Of Reinvigorated U.S. Labor Movement The U.S. Garment Industry Loses Out On Over $23 Billion Annually Due To China Imports; The Global Fast Fashion Industry Is Expected To Grow By More Than 15% This Year, Pri...

On The Heels Of 9/11, Nadler, Gillibrand, Schumer, Garbarino, Braun, D’Esposito, Goldman Champion Bipartisan Push To Include Senate-Passed Amendment To Help Close World Trade Center Health Program Funding Gap In Final NDAA

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the heels of 9/11, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) are announcing a bipartisan push to include their Senate-passed amendment to help address the funding shortfall in the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) in the final version of the FY24 NDAA. Their amendment--championed in a letter of support by Representative Nadler (D-NY-12), Sen...

Nadler Statement on the Extreme Republican Road to Impeachment

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House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) today issued the following statement in response to the House Republican impeachment inquiry announcement: "In 2019, House Democrats moved on impeachment only after developing overwhelming evidence that Donald Trump had attempted to extort the government of Ukraine. In 2021, we needed very little time to determine who was responsible f...

Congressman Jerry Nadler and Congressman Dan Goldman Stand with 9/11 Families Requesting Release of September 11th Terrorist Attack Documents

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Coalition of Families of 9/11 Survivors and Victims File Freedom of Information Law Request to Make Public Critical Information on Toxic Exposure and New York Preparedness from Giuliani Administration Latest Filing Follows Goldman, Nadler Request to Adams Administration in February to Open Files on Aftermath of 9/11 Attacks Read the Freedom of Information Law Request Here Washington, DC – Congress...

Nadler Announces Federal Grant Awards to Help Keep New Yorkers Safe

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New York, NY – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) announced the award of 17 grants through the Non-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP) and 3 through the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) to institutions in New York's 12th Congressional District. The NSGP provides critical security resources to vulnerable faith based and nonprofit institutions and is essential to combatting ...

Federal Student Loan Update

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Dear Friend, Unfortunately, on June 30, 2023, the Supreme Court issued a disastrous decision invalidating the Biden-Harris Administration’s student debt relief plan to provide up to $20,000 in one-time relief to over 40 million student loan borrowers, according to White House estimates. The Supreme Court's decision has therefore deprived tens of millions of Americans and their families of critical...

Nadler Announces Over $1.8 Million in National Endowment for the Humanities Grant Awards

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Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) announced the release of over $1.8 million in National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants to institutions in New York’s 12th Congressional District. “New York City is the cultural capital of the world,” said Congressman Nadler. “I’m proud to announce over $1.8 million in NEH grant awards today, which will help these organizations continue New York’s ...

Nadler & Blumenauer Introduce the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), co-Chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, reintroduced the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act. This legislation will help restore the original purpose of the National Wildlife Refuge System as a sanctuary for wildlife by prohibiting the use of cruel body...

Expanding Access to Mental Healthcare in NYC

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Dear Friends, New Yorkers understand the devastating impact that untreated mental illnesses can have on our neighbors. I've always believed everyone deserves high quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare, including those seeking care for serious mental illnesses. Congressman Nadler joins Senator Gillibrand, Congressman Goldman, local leaders, and the mental health treatment community to anno...

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