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Nadler, Burgess, Gillibrand, Kirk Introduce Bipartisan Living Donor Protection Act to Protect Organ Donors

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Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Congressman Michael Burgess M.D. (R-TX), joined by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL), introduced the Living Donor Protection Act of 2016 to protect the rights of living organ donors. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) does not specify that living organ donors can take unpaid leave to recover from their donation…

Congressman Nadler Statement on President Obamas Plan to Close the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility

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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…

Reps. Conyers, Scott, Nadler and Cohen Ask DOJ to Have 2007 OLC RFRA Opinion Reconsidered

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Yesterday, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA) and House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice Ranking Member Steve Cohen…

Reps. Nadler, DeGette, Slaughter, Pelosi Submit Amicus Brief on Behalf of 123 Members of Congress to Protect Contraceptive Coverage for All Women in Zubik v. Burwell

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Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA-12) joined Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-1), and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-25) in submitting an amicus brief in Zubik v. Burwell on behalf of 123 Democratic Members of Congress (90 House members and 33 Senators). Senator Al Franken and Senator Patty Murray joined by Senate Democratic…

Reps. Nadler and Maloney applaud passage of 9/11 Memorial Act

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Representatives Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) and Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) released the following statement in support of the 9/11 Memorial Act, which passed the House of Representative today: “In the years since the September 11, 2001 attacks, Congress has come together to rebuild New York and support the responders, survivors, and families of the victims.  Last…

Congressman Nadler Statement on Current European Union Product Labeling Proposal

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Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) released the following statement opposing the current E.U. product labeling proposal: "I oppose the current European Union labeling proposal because it specifically targets Israel for discriminatory treatment, differing from the way the E.U. treats any other country in its goods’ labeling policy. …

House Panel Passes 9/11 Memorial Act to Fund NYC Memorial

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Today, the House Natural Resources Committee passed the 9/11 Memorial Act (H.R. 3036).  The bill, cosponsored by Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) who represents the district where the World Trade Center Towers once stood, will bring needed federal funding to the 9/11 Memorial in New York City.  Congressman Nadler released the following…

Rep. Nadler Statement on the Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales (PARTS) Act of 2015

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Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, delivered the following statement during a hearing on the Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales (PARTS) Act of 2015 defending intellectual property rights that work for consumers. The full text of the statement is…

Reps. Nadler, Richmond, and Jeffries Ask U.S. Sentencing Commission to Conduct Analysis of Sentencing Reform Act Provisions to Reform Criminal Justice System

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Yesterday, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), along with Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-2) and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), sent a letter to Patti Saris, Chair of the United States Sentencing Commission, requesting a complete analysis of all provisions in the Sentencing Reform Act of 2015.  The letter asks for the Sentencing Commission to undertake this review…

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