Published July 16 in the New York Daily News:  Today, traffic congestion is a serious problem for New Yorkers. The average car speed in midtown Manhattan is 4.7 miles per hour, practically glacial compared to traveling by Citi Bike or pedicab. Moreover, these idling vehicles emit huge quantities of carbon dioxide and other pollutants, which compromise our air quality. With New… Read more »

 Family Separation Policy Runs Counter to American Values    At a press conference, Rep. Nadler spoke in opposition to the Administration's new, zero tolerance immigration policy.  From its earliest days to the present, I believe the Administration has relentlessly pushed an anti-immigrant agenda,… Read more »

Today, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) and Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) led a group of their New York and New Jersey colleagues in voicing their continued opposition to helicopter tourism in light of the March 11 helicopter crash in New York City’s East River that killed five passengers. They are also asking for more information about the crash from the FAA and… Read more »

We Must Act Now to Reduce Gun Violence    At a press conference, Rep. Nadler spoke in opposition to legislation expanding the states where individuals can carry concealed weapons. Over 30,000 Americans lose their lives to gun violence every year. The news of another shooting has now become so routine that… Read more »

Today, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), released the following joint statement on the East River helicopter crash:  “This crash is another tragic reminder that these helicopter tourist flights pose significant public safety risks to our community.  At minimum, these flights should be… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) released the following statement on the Trump Administration's FY19 budget proposal: "The Trump Administration’s FY19 budget proposal continues the disgraceful record of rewarding the wealthy and powerful at the expense of working families. We knew these cuts were coming the second the Republicans passed a… Read more »

On December 29, Deputy Federal Transit Administrator Jane Williams, wrongly stated that there is no agreement between the federal government and state governments to fund the Gateway Project, a multi-year project to modernize transportation infrastructure along the Northeast Corridor.  Representatives Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) and Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) co-led a… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), who represents the West Side of Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, offered an amendment as part of the omnibus appropriations bill (H.R.3354) that would increase funding for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program. Congressman Nadler’s amendment, which was expected to pass the House en-bloc later tonight, ensures New… Read more »

Today, Members of the New York Congressional Delegation wrote a letter urging Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to personally seek the deportation of a Nazi prison guard living in Queens. Led by Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Congressman Joe Crowley (D-NY), and Congressman Dan Donovan (R-NY), the lawmakers asked Secretary Tillerson to use his influence to ensure that… Read more »

Last week, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Mark Sanford (R-SC) introduced H.R. 3238, the Disaster Assistance Equity Act, a bipartisan bill which would make common interest communities eligible for the same FEMA assistance available to other homeowners. The bill is co-sponsored by Representatives Eliot Engel (D-NY), Peter King (R-NY) and Lee Zeldin… Read more »