Washington, D.C. —  Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following statement on the 18th anniversary of September 11: "It is hard to believe it has been 18 years. Like many New Yorkers, 9/11 seems both long ago and immediate, a memory and something I live with every day. "I was in Washington that morning and immediately rushed back to New York by train. I saw… Read more »

New York, N.Y. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) released the following statement on the New York City Police Department Commissioner's decision to fire the officer responsible for Eric Garner's death:  "The justice system and Department of Justice have failed Eric Garner and his family. It is long past time for the officer who caused Eric Garner's… Read more »

New York, N.Y. — Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) announced more than $1.1 million in federal funding provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for six New York institutions, including New York University and the New York Historical Society. This funding will support a range of projects in New York which make important contributions to our history and… Read more »

New York, N.Y. — Yesterday Congressman Jerrold Nadler, along with Representatives Grace Meng, Adriano Espaillat, Greg Meeks, Nydia Velázquez, Max Rose, José E. Serrano, Carolyn Maloney, Yvette Clarke, Hakeem Jeffries, and Eliot Engel, issued the following joint statement regarding Eulen America’s treatment of its workers at John F. Kennedy Airport. Eulen is a private contractor… Read more »

New  York, N.Y. — Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) issued the following statement in response to the New York Police Department (NYPD) Deputy Commissioner of Trials' recommendation that officer Daniel Pantaleo, who used an illegal chokehold leading to the death of Eric Garner, be fired:  "The recommendation by the Deputy Commissioner of Trials to fire Officer Daniel… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), and Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) sent a letter to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio requesting a meeting to discuss the urgent issue of working to end non-essential helicopter flights over all of New York City as soon as possible. In their… Read more »

Protecting Access to Reproductive Healthcare   WATCH: Click here to view a highlight of the Judiciary Committee hearing on threats to reproductive rights in… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) released the following statement on H.R. 3055, a five bill appropriations package which passed the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday by a vote of 227 to 194. Voting in support of the package, Congressman Nadler applauded the inclusion of language to restore two-way tolling on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and language… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), and Congressman Peter King (R-NY), sponsors of H.R. 1327, the 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. “This is, quite… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), along with Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) and Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration Acting Administrator Daniel Elwell, urging the FAA to ban all non-essential helicopter flights over New York City. Joining the Members on the letter are Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Kathleen M.… Read more »