Stories tagged: "Rep. Anthony Brindisi"
Rep. Anthony Brindisi wants to see action on the next round of coronavirus relief aid. In September, Brindisi joined state and local government leaders in a bipartisan call to action to encourage other lawmakers in Washington to make a deal and pass COVID-19 relief aid. States, cities, school districts, and businesses could face deep budget...
The New York congressman backed a bill that aims to helps child care providers cover the cost of buying PPE, hiring additional staff, and other measures to keep kids safe during the pandemic.
Rep. Anthony Brindisis wants to see government leaders step up and protect older Americans. In June, Brindisi joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House to create a resolution that outlines legislative priorities for older Americans. The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected older individuals in the U.S., and older individuals rely on Medicare and...
Rep Anthony Brindis is is urging President Trump to approve funding that would help support health initiatives in New York state. Brindisi, alongside Rep. John Katko (R-NY), sent President Trump a letter urging him to approve a 100% federal cost share for assistance provided under New York’s “Major Disaster Declaration” at the start of the...
The New York Congressman wants Congress to send schools more funding to support disabled students education during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D-N.Y.) held a virtual press conference with teachers and first responders this week to announce his bipartisan effort for state and local governments to be included in coronavirus relief. “If our communities are forced to declare bankruptcy like Sen. McConnell suggested, that will force our state and local leaders to cut essential...
The congressman joined frontline workers at the testing center, and said it is vital to increase testing in order to re-open the economy.