House passes JASTA to help 9/11 families pursue justice against foreign states for aiding and abetting acts of international terrorism that occur on American soil. Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler released the following statement condemning the recent terror attacks in Tel Aviv. "The horrendous attack in central Tel Aviv that killed four people, and wounded several others, is yet another terrible tragedy and a devastating moment for everyone who seeks peace," said Congressman Nadler. "It must be condemned forcefully by the entire international community, in... Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) released the following statement condemning the anti-Semitic attacks being organized on social media using "echo" notations to target Jewish media, and in solidarity with those being subjected to online harassment, announced that his social media handles would now include the "((( )))" symbol to take a public stand against such bigotry. "Today, I join ind... Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler released the following statement in response to the terrorist attack in Jerusalem that injured 21 people: "The horrific Jerusalem bus bombing that injured 21 people is yet another inexplicable act of terror against innocent civilians that must be met with outright condemnation by the international community," said Congressman Nadler. "There is no excuse for innoc... Read more »
Fighting to Preserve America’s Moral Obligation to Aid Those Fleeing Persecution Rep. Nadler Statement at Judiciary Committee markup of Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act. Last week, the House Judiciary Committee voted on the Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act, a bill that would gut the U.S. refugee resettlement program. Among its most damaging provisions is a restriction on the num... Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), senior member of the House Judiciary Committee delivered the following statement at a markup of H.R. 4731, The Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act. During a time of unprecedented international turmoil and conflict, this bill would gut the U.S. refugee resettlement program. Among its most damaging provisions—which Congressman Nadler offered an amend... Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), released the following statement condemning Iran's ballistic missile tests in March 2016, as well as other illicit behavior: “In early January, I wrote an Op-Ed pressing for the United States to be ready and willing to counter Iranian threats to ensure accountability for bad behavior when it comes to both nuclear and non-nuclear violations. Following mis... Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), posted a statement on the Medium website in response to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaign taking place on the campus of Columbia University. A full version of the statement, originally posted here [Link], can be found below: “As an alum of Columbia College (Class of 1969) whose son is also a recent graduate, and someone who got his sta... Read more »
Today, Congressmen Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Eliot L. Engel (D-NY), and Ted Poe (R-TX) introduced the Displaced Jewish Refugees from Arab Countries and Iran Act, requiring the President to report to Congress on federal actions to ensure that any future Arab-Israeli peace accord will also address the issue of Jewish and other refugees displaced from Arab countries and Iran... Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), senior member of the House Judiciary Committee and author of numerous amendments to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, issued the following statement in response to President Obama's announced Plan For Closing The Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility: “As a longtime proponent of closing the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, I am please... Read more »