TEL AVIV, ISRAEL – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), released the following statement while in Israel: “During this difficult time in Israel, I am honored to have the opportunity to experience the current situation firsthand. With so much loss of life, I was grateful to be here when the cease-fire came into effect and I hope that the parties are able… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL) introduced a Congressional resolution condemning growing anti-Semitism abroad. “We must unequivocally condemn all forms of anti-Semitism and reject attempts to justify anti-Semitic hatred or violent attacks as an acceptable expression of frustration with political events in the… Read more »

New York, NY -- In response to tonight’s looming contract expiration deadline for the Metropolitan Opera and its affiliated unions, Congressman Jerry Nadler, NYS Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, NYS Senator Brad Hoylman, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, and NYC Councilmember Helen Rosenthal, who represent the neighborhood where the Met Opera is located, issued… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, delivered an opening statement at the subcommittee’s hearing on “The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: The America Invents Act and Beyond, Domestic and International Policy Goals.” “As we examine the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Congressman Michael Burgess (R-TX), M.D., introduced the Living Donor Protection Act, to promote organ donation and protect the rights of living organ donors. “Every year, thousands of living Americans donate kidneys, livers, and other organs to save the lives of family members, friends, and complete strangers struggling with chronic,… Read more »

Today, a bipartisan coalition of six House Judiciary Committee members introduced, H.R. 5233, the “Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014.”  The legislation creates a civil cause of action for companies to enforce their rights and safeguard trade secrets.  The bipartisan coalition includes Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee John Conyers Jr. (D-MI), Ranking… Read more »

Today, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) introduced a Senate version of H.R. 3361, the USA FREEDOM Act, which ends domestic bulk collection and reforms the government’s surveillance of United States citizens.  On May 22, 2014, the House of Representatives passed the USA FREEDOM Act by a vote of 302-121.  Senator Leahy’s version of the bill… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, delivered an opening statement at the subcommittee’s hearing of “Copyright Remedies.” “We know that infringement not only damages the financial interests of copyright owners, but our Nation’s… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, delivered the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives during consideration of H.R. 4572, “The Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014.” “Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R.… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), a veteran member of the House Judiciary Committee, applauded President Obama for announcing that he will sign an executive order on Monday to ban federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) workers. Congressman Nadler is Vice Chair of the House LGBT Equality Caucus and a long-time supporter for… Read more »