Presented with the opportunity to implement real port security, Republicans on the House Homeland Security Committee today opted instead to back out, voting down an amendment to scan 100 percent of American-bound shipping containers for radiological weapons. The amendment, offered by Congressman Ed Markey, is based on the S.O.S Act, written by Congressman Nadler, Leader Pelosi, and… Read more »

Congressman Jerrold Nadler released the following statement today mourning the passing of Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum, Grand Rebbe of the Satmar Hassidim. “It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Rabbi Teitelbaum.  The Rebbe of Sainted Memory led an exemplary life.  An orphan and a Shoah survivor, the Rebbe was determined not to let the evils of the world… Read more »

Congressman Jerrold Nadler held a press conference today in Red Hook, Brooklyn to discuss Red Hook’s crucial role New York shipping activities.  Last weekend, a container ship ran aground in the Kill Van Kull, the narrow waterway leading to all of the region’s other ports, and forced a suspension of all shipping traffic into the ports that lie beyond it.  The ship… Read more »

Congressman Jerrold Nadler today applauded the MTA’s decision to freeze demolition work on 189 Broadway, a building slated to be taken down as construction of the Fulton Street Transit Center progresses.  Steps from Ground Zero, 189 Broadway was choked with toxic World Trade Center dust after the collapse of the Twin Towers.  A New York Times photograph taken shortly after… Read more »

A New Jersey coroner’s report this week confirmed that the death of NYPD officer James Zadroga was “directly related” to his exposure to toxins while working at Ground Zero in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.  The report is the latest piece of evidence to show that exposure to World Trade Center dust is a serious and ongoing crisis – and that… Read more »

Congressman Jerrold Nadler last week introduced the Equal Access to Social Security Act, H.R. 5152, which would amend the Social Security Act to afford same-sex couples the same benefits, responsibilities, and obligations as others who pay into Social Security. “Same-sex couples are denied more than 1,000 federal benefits that other taxpayers are entitled to,” Congressman… Read more »

Congressman Jerrold Nadler today announced the re-introduction the Freedom of Choice Act, H.R. 5151.  The legislation would codify the Roe v. Wade decision.  His statement on the legislation follows: “I am pleased to join so many leaders in the pro-choice movement, and my colleagues, and Senator Barbara Boxer, to introduce the Freedom of Choice Act. “This… Read more »

Nadler renews call for treatment program and comprehensive cleanup of remaining WTC dust The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released a report detailing the prevalence of respiratory and psychological distress among survivors from buildings that collapsed or were damaged on September 11.  The study confirms what community leaders and medical professionals have… Read more »

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today adopted an amendment by Congressman Jerrold Nadler and Ranking Member James Oberstar to implement 100-percent scanning of shipping containers bound for the United States. Nadler and Oberstar introduced a standalone version of the legislation, the Sail Only if Scanned (S.O.S.) Act, in March. The S.O.S. Act, H.R. 4899, calls for… Read more »

Congressman Jerrold Nadler today announced the introduction of the Nuclear Gold Standard Act of 2006.  The bill would establish a “gold standard” for securing nuclear materials worldwide and to provide incentives to both the United States and Russia to accelerate our efforts to prevent terrorists from obtaining nuclear materials. This bill was developed in consultation… Read more »