Press Releases
Urges House to Begin Consideration of WRDA
Artwork by James I. O'Neill High School’s Shona Neary to be displayed in U.S. Capitol
Award will assist CIA in creating training center for farmers impacted by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee
Recent Legislation Highlighted in Key Ideas to Reduce Backlog
Calls on Congress to Avert Other Hudson Valley Furloughs
Washington, D.C. – Representative Sean Patrick Maloney released the following statement today in recognition of the 65th Anniversary of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. This evening, Rep. Maloney will be joining with Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut with Ambassador Michael Oren and his family.
Celebrates USPS Decision to Cancel Plans to Eliminate Saturday Delivery
Representative Sean Patrick Maloney will join folks from all across the Hudson Valley to celebrate the opening of the Newburgh District office located at 123 Grand Street on Saturday, April 6th at 12:00 PM. Rep. Maloney and members of Rep.
Representative Sean Patrick Maloney has sent a letter to President Obama and Secretary Hagel urging the Department of Defense to reduce the impact of sequestration on civilian employees. Last week, Rep. Maloney supported legislation to give more flexibility to the Pentagon on sequestration cuts and to shift more than $10 billion into Pentagon operations and maintenance accounts.
Representative Sean Patrick Maloney will be hosting Facebook Online Town Hall on Wednesday, March 20th, at 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM to discuss current issues affecting Hudson Valley families and businesses. Rep.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney announced that student submissions are now being accepted for the 2013 Congressional Art Competition.
Stands with Colleagues to Find Common Ground on Tough Issues
Representative Sean Patrick Maloney has joined the No Labels congressional problem solvers, a group of 50 members of Congress -- Democrats and Republicans from both the House and Senate -- who meet regularly to find common-ground on issues before Congress.
WASHINGTON – In Representative Sean Patrick Maloney’s first hearing as a member of the House Agriculture Committee, he questioned Tom Vilsack, the Agriculture Secretary, on the shortfalls of the safety net for specialty crop farmers and the role of USDA in protecting farmers from flooding – especially in the aftermath of devastating storms like Hurricane Irene.
Newburgh, NY — Representative Sean Patrick Maloney today announced the opening of his congressional office in Newburgh, NY this Monday, March 4th. The Congressman’s office will be located on the second floor of the Old Newburgh Courthouse at 123 Grand Street.
WASHINGTON – After the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act was stalled for over 500 days, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney fought for the passage of the bipartisan Senate-passed Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 286-138. This bill now heads to the President’s desk fo
Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) spoke on the House Floor condemning Congressional inaction over sequestration. Earlier this week, Maloney visited with officials from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to discuss their current priorities and the impending damage of sequestration on West Point. Below are his remarks and a link to the video:
Urges Congress to Come Together on Arbitrary, Across the Board Cuts
WEST POINT, NY – Representative Sean Patrick Maloney visited with officials from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to discuss current priorities and the impending damage of sequestration on West Point. Rep. Maloney renewed his call for Congress to take swift action on a balanced plan to stop the devastating spending cuts that threaten local jobs and the Hudson Valley’s economy.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney announced that he will be hosting an Agriculture Town Hall on Wednesday, February 20th, at 12:00 PM to discuss current issues affecting Hudson Valley agriculture and farmers.
Suggests Public-Private Partnerships for Key Transportation Initiatives
WASHINGTON - At the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s first hearing on the “The Federal Role in America’s Infrastructure,” Congressman Maloney advocated for the TIFIA program and the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement for the people of the Hudson Valley.
WASHINGTON – Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) released the following statement today after President Obama delivered his State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress:
WASHINGTON – Representative Sean Patrick Maloney called upon House Republican leadership to quickly pass the bipartisan Senate-passed Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Earlier today, the Senate passed the Violence Against Women Act by a bipartisan vote of 78 to 22. Representative Maloney is currently a co-sponsor of H.R. 11, the House version of the recently passed Senate VAWA bill.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney released the following statement on Black History Month and the anniversary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) joined with Republicans to support the “Require a Plan Act” requiring President Obama to submit a plan to balance the budget. With the support of only a handful of Democrats, the “Require a Plan Act” passed the House by a vote of 253-167.
Representative Sean Patrick Maloney held his first “Congress at Your Company” at MasterCard's headquarters in Purchase where more than a thousand employees work, including many New Yorkers from the 18th Congressional District. Maloney held a jobs roundtable with the company’s leaders and a town hall with the company's employees.
Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney released the following statement on the 4th Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act which protects women and other workers by restoring employee’s rights to challenge pay discrimination based on sex, race, and age:
Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) applauded the Senate passage of the bi-partisan Hurricane Sandy relief package, H.R. 152.
Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) crossed party lines to support “No Budget, No Pay” which passed the House by a vote of 285-144. This legislation ensures our country avoids defaulting on our debt and would withhold congressional pay until a comprehensive budget is passed by Congress.
Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) voted in support for today’s Hurricane Sandy relief package, H.R. 152, which passed the House by a vote of 241-180. This relief package provides assistance to small businesses, individuals and local governments hardest hit by the storm. In addition, this bill invests in long-term rebuilding and critical infrastructure.
WASHINGTON — With Hurricane Sandy aid still pending in the House, freshman Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) offered his first amendment which would require Congress to respond to the critical disaster relief needs within one week of a federal disaster declaration.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) received his second committee assignment for the 113th Congress and will be serving on the House Agriculture Committee.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) urged his colleagues to support H.R. 41, which will provide Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with additional funds to carry out the National Flood Insurance Program in response to Hurricane Sandy. The legislation passed 354-67. Below are his remarks and a link to the video:
WASHINGTON - Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney was officially sworn in as a Member of the 113th Congress today and is busy getting to work for the constituents of New York’s 18th Congressional District. Today, he began pressing for immediate action on a disaster relief bill for those impacted by Hurricane Sandy.