Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) took to the House floor to strongly oppose the Republican Budget Resolution, which would cut jobs, voucherize Medicare, and further extend devastating cuts to social services.
“If budgets are truly a reflection of our values,” asked Nadler, “then what does it say about the priorities of House Republicans when their budget… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), the ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, responded to a new report issued by the Office of the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice on the Voting Rights Section of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division from 2001-2011. The 258-page report covers the activities of… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) was honored by the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI), led by Rabbi Moshe Wiener, for his work on behalf of the communities of southern Brooklyn over 20 years as their congressional representative. At a “Ribbon Cutting” today in Coney Island, Rabbi Wiener thanked Rep. Nadler for an FY 2005 federal… Read more »
Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Ranking Constitution Subcommittee Member Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) in the House, and Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) in the Senate, along with House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Ranking House Judiciary Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, supported strong protections for the victims of domestic violence by voting in favor of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization. Speaking on the House floor, Nadler also derided the efforts of House Republicans to water down the bill’s protections for… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) re-introduced the Say No to Drug Ads Act to eliminate tax breaks for pharmaceutical companies airing direct-to-consumer commercials. First introduced by Nadler in 2002, the bill is designed to protect consumers from drug companies attempting to steer consumers away from generic versions of drugs in order to boost profits. In his recent… Read more »
Today, as part of Black History Month, Representatives Jerrold Nadler, Charlie Rangel, and Gregory Meeks re-introduced legislation to establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in Lower Manhattan. The proposed site, near City Hall, is located within the African Burial Ground National Historic Landmark, an area in Lower Manhattan that… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), ranking member on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, and a vigorous advocate for the clear separation between Church and State, reluctantly opposed H.R. 592, the Federal Disaster Assistance Non-Profit Assistance Act, which would amend the Stafford Act to allow direct funding of houses of worship following disasters. … Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), ranking member on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, introduced legislation to prevent child sex offenders from owning guns. Federal law currently prohibits a person convicted of a felony from buying, selling or possessing guns or ammunition. However, it is perfectly legal if he or she has been convicted of one or… Read more »