Dear Friends, Rep. Nadler speaking at a press conference on Capitol Hill On March 12th, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law. As I wrote to yourecently, the American Rescue Plan is precisely the kind of sweeping, bold response we need to recover from the comprehensive economic and public health crises facing our nation today. The $1.9 trillion COVID relief package includes mon... Read more »

Dear Friends, Last week, I voted to pass the American Rescue Plan. I wanted to share with you my statement supporting the bill. Congressman Nadler Applauds House Passage of American Rescue Plan "Later today, the House will pass President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. This life-saving bill will deliver $1.9 trillion in emergency assistance to fund a comprehensive COVID-19 pandemic response plan to ... Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following statement on the House floor in support of H.R. 5, the Equality Act, which explicitly prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity: "I rise today in strong support of H.R. 5, the 'Equality Act,' which amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other core civil... Read more »

Washington, D.C. —Today, after H.R. 5, the Equality Act, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 224 to 206, Rep, Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following statement: "I would like to begin by thanking Congressman Cicilline for his leadership on this landmark legislation, and to Speaker Pelosi for her steadfast support of this legislation. "The Equality Act represents one of the most ... Read more »

Washington, D.C. —Today, the bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)—which would guarantee reasonable workplace accommodations for pregnant workers under federal law—reached the milestone of 223 House cosponsors. The bill, which was reintroduced by Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), John Katko (R-NY), Lucy McBath (D-GA), Jaime Herrera-Beutler (R-WA), and Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) ... Read more »

Dear Friends, With COVID-19 having added newfound confusion and difficulties to overcome in nearly all facets of life, I know that many of you have questions about how to file your taxes this year and how to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit. To make the process more straightforward and less challenging, my office has prepared answers to some of the most frequently asked questions on how to pay yo... Read more »

Dear Friends, COVID-19 remains a threat to the safety and wellbeing of our communities. While I am working hard with my colleagues to pass another round of relief – including additional survival checks, extending and increasing unemployment, providing support to small business and funding our state and local governments, I wanted to share some key information on how to access some of the programs ... Read more »

Washington, D.C. — Today, a bipartisan group of representatives announced the reintroduction of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – which establishes a pregnant worker’s clear-cut right to reasonable workplace accommodations, provided they do not impose an undue burden on their employer. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was reintroduced by Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), John Katko (R-NY),... Read more »

Washington, D.C. –Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following opening remarks during a Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law hearing on "Justice Restored: Ending Forced Arbitration and Protecting Fundamental Rights": "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding today’s important hearing on forced arbitration. "Nearly a century ago, Congr... Read more »

Dear Friends, I hope this newsletter finds you healthy and well. Much has happened over the past few weeks, including the inauguration of a new President. It’s been a busy time for me too—I have been hard at work since the 117th Congress was sworn in. Keep reading to learn more about what I have accomplished and what I hope to get done in the weeks ahead. Working in Washington on behalf of my con... Read more »