Press Releases
Jan 29, 2014
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Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) voted in support of the 2014 Farm Bill Conference Report which includes key investments in the Hudson Valley economy. Passed by the House with a bipartisan vote of 251-166, the 2014 Farm Bill includes the very first bill Rep. Maloney introduced, the CROP Act, which reforms crop insurance and invests in the specialty crop farmers who drive the Hudson Valley’s agricultural economy.
Jan 28, 2014
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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) released the following statement on the passing of Pete Seeger, legendary folk singer and political activist:
Jan 28, 2014
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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:
Jan 28, 2014
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Representative Sean Patrick Maloney strongly opposed H.R. 7 which could cancel women’s private health care plans if they cover abortion. First introduced in 2011 as H.R. 3, the original version of the bill included language that would redefine—and narrow—federal definitions of rape and incest.
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Jan 24, 2014
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Representative Sean Patrick Maloney urged folks in the Hudson Valley to take precautions, and check on those who are most vulnerable during the recent dangerously cold temperatures. With freezing temperatures and winds plummeting temperatures to below zero for the next week, Rep. Maloney encouraged folks to be careful and take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of our children, the elderly, and the homeless in need of emergency shelter.
Jan 24, 2014
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One day before President Obama delivers his State of the Union address, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney will hold his first telephone town hall this year on Monday, January 27 at 7:00 PM to discuss the “State of the Hudson Valley.” Rep. Maloney will discuss President Obama’s upcoming State of the Union address and will answer constituent questions on issues important to folks in the Hudson Valley like the economy, healthcare, immigration, extending unemployment insurance, and increasing the minimum wage.
Jan 23, 2014
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Fast Track Legislation for the TPP Would Endanger Jobs, and Environmental and Consumer Protections
Joined by labor, business and other community leaders, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) rallied in opposition to ongoing secret trade negotiations, known as “fast track” authorization, concerning new trade agreements like the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Currently, the TPP is being negotiated in secret between the United States and 11 Pacific Rim countries including Japan, Mexico, Malaysia, and Vietnam, which are 40% of the world economy. Fast Track legislation, which would create a process to ram the agreement through Congress, was introduced in the Senate and House on January 9th, and surrenders Congress’ constitutional rights with respect to trade policy.
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Jan 21, 2014
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Representative Sean Patrick Maloney will continue his “Speak with Sean” series by holding Neighborhood Office Hours in Carmel and Somers on Saturday, January 25th. Neighborhood Office Hours are an opportunity for constituents to share any questions, comments and concerns one-on-one with Rep. Maloney. In addition, Rep. Maloney and his staff are available to assist with any problems folks from the Hudson Valley may be having with a federal government agency, such as the Social Security Administration, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or the Veterans Administration.
Jan 20, 2014
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Announces Support for Bipartisan Voting Rights Amendment Act
While celebrating the life and teachings of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King at Baptist Temple Church in Newburgh, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) announced support for the bipartisan Voting Rights Amendment Act, which reestablishes critical voter protections struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2013.
Jan 17, 2014
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Washington, DC – Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) and Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II (D-WV) named Rep.
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