"Those impacted by Superstorm Sandy have been waiting two months. They simply cannot afford to wait any longer, and I urge the House Leadership to bring the bill to the House floor so we can vote to provide the same expedited assistance as it has in the past. Our governors have worked efficiently to request only the most basic needs, and their requests have the backing of the Senate and the President. Millions of Americans are counting on the House to act before adjournment."
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Representative Charles B. Rangel
Representing the 13th Congressional District of New York
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Charles B. Rangel announced the eleventh-hour passage of H.R. 8- American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, measure that helped avert the so-called “fiscal cliff” by extending the Bush-era tax cuts for the majority of Americans. The...
The Emancipation Proclamation is one of the most important documents in our great Nation’s history. It helped pave the way towards the adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which officially ended slavery at the end of the Civil War. It signifies the struggle for the rights and freedoms that we enjoy, defend, and continue to fight for today.
New York, NY - Congressman Charles B. Rangel released the following statement after President Obama announced that he will nominate Senator John Kerry, the senior senator from Massachusetts, to succeed Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.“Senator John Kerry is an...
“It is clear that even Members of Speaker Boehner’s own Conference don’t support his plan, which is completely immoral and wrong. It’s time for the Republicans to stop wasting time and end their bills to nowhere. We must reach a big, bold, balanced agreement that will stop us from going over the cliff."
"As we continue to rebuild in the wake of one of the worst natural disasters to hit our region in generations, we must ensure that our communities have the resources they need to begin to put their lives together," said Reps. Crowley, DeLauro, Grimm, Larson, LoBiondo, Pascrell, Rangel, Runyan and Smith.
“With Senator Inouye’s passing, the United States Congress lost a giant. Senator Inouye was a true American hero who devoted his entire life to public service. He put country above party and always did what he thought was best for the people of Hawaii and the country."
"Congress should not wait for a deal in order to extend unemployment benefits. Too many Americans are already struggling to keep their heads above water," said Rangel. "They cannot afford yet another setback due to irresponsible governance and partisanship by the Republican leadership."
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Charles B. Rangel released the following statement after reports that Republicans want to cut Social Security benefits by changing the way inflation is calculated:
"Toughening its air quality standards for soot released from automobile exhausts and power plants, the EPA says it's hoping to save thousands of lives each year, many in urban areas, and reduce the burden of illness in communities across the U.S. The EPA aims to reduce by 20 percent the maximum amount of soot, or fine particulate matter."