Representatives Jerrold Nadler (NY-08), Carolyn Maloney (NY-14) and Vito Fossella (NY-13) today welcomed the passage of the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Conference Report, which includes the first-ever federal funding for area residents, workers, and students whose health was affected by 9/11.
That measure, adopted late Tuesday, includes $52.5 million… Read more »
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding.
Mr. Speaker, I am committed to the passage of an ENDA that protects lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. I have been a lead sponsor for proposals like ENDA every year since I became a member of the New York State Assembly 30 years ago. I am a proud original cosponsor of the original ENDA bill that would protect the entire LGBT… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08), Chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, today issued the following statement on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA):
“I am committed to the passage of an ENDA that protects lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. In America, we value fairness and equality, and our laws… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08), whose district includes the Broadway theater district, today joined with his colleagues on the House Judiciary Committee to adopt H.R. 1312, the Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) Act. The measure would help end the delays and uncertainties in the processing of visa petitions for foreign guest artists coming to the United States. The bill… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08), the highest ranking member from New York to serve on the Transportation Committee today renewed his call for the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2007. That bill, already adopted by the House, includes a cabin air quality study authored by Rep. Nadler.
The Senate version of the bill is currently pending and… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08), who represents parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn, today joined with his colleagues in the House to override President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act. The final vote of 361 to 54 was more than the two-thirds required. The bill heads to the Senate, where it is also expected to pass.
Included in the Water Resources… Read more »
Funds to Expand Treatment to Residents, Office and Commercial Workers, Students, and Other Individuals
Call for Focus on Long-Term, Comprehensive Solution to Screen and Monitor All Individuals Who Were Exposed to the Environmental Hazards After the September 11th Attacks
Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton, Charles Schumer, Frank Lautenberg, and Robert Menendez, along with… Read more »
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. 2106, the Procedural Fairness for September 11 Victims Act of 2007. This bill is substantially identical to H.R. 3921, a bill that the House Judiciary Committee reported by voice vote without amendment on October 24.
This legislation would provide immediate procedural relief to the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, by… Read more »
RECOGNIZING ANNIVERSARIES OF MASS MOVEMENT FOR SOVIET JEWISH FREEDOM AND FREEDOM SUNDAY RALLY FOR SOVIET JEWRY -- (House of Representatives - October 30, 2007)
Mr. NADLER. I thank the gentleman for yielding.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 759, introduced by the gentleman from California (Mr. Waxman), marking the 40th anniversary of the Mass Movement for… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08) today spoke on the House floor in support of H.Res. 759, a resolution “Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Mass Movement for Soviet Jewish Freedom and the 20th Anniversary of the Freedom Sunday Rally for Soviet Jewry on the Mall in Washington, D.C.”
“I am gratified to represent the largest community of former Soviet… Read more »