Press Releases
Recently, the House of Representatives passed and Rep. Carolyn McCarthy voted in favor of the 2010 Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act to strengthen border security and address the threat of increased violence along the Southwest border.
McCarthy Votes to Save and Create Jobs of American Teachers, Firefighters, Police Officers, and Nurses
(8/17/2010)
(8/17/2010)
Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy voted to save and create almost 320,000 jobs – including saving the jobs of 160,000 teachers and preventing the layoffs of tens of thousands of police officers, firefighters, and nurses.
Recently, Rep. McCarthy voted in favor of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011. The House passed this legislation, which will provide $77.3 billion in discretionary spending for FY2011.
McCarthy Votes on Numerous Bills to Cut the Deficit and Reduce Wasteful Government Spending
(8/8/2010)
(8/8/2010)
Throughout the 111thCongress, Congresswoman McCarthy has passed legislation to help bring down the deficit and set a path toward long-term fiscal balance. The House has passed numerous bills to reduce the deficit, crack down on wasteful government spending, and impose tough fiscal discipline.
Resolution Recognizes Role in Keeping Our Nation’s Airspace Safe for Travelers
Rep. McCarthy voted in favor of the Strengthening Employment Clusters to Organize Regional Success Act (SECTORS Act) in order to coordinate and improve job training programs and strengthen competitiveness for American industries. Through a combination of resources, this bill will support sector, or industry partnerships, which partner businesses, unions, educators, and the public workforce system to develop and implement plans that help workers train for and advance in high-demand and emerging industries.
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy voted to stand with American families, extending unemployment benefits for millions of Americans who have earned them through a lifetime of work and lost their jobs through no fault of their own. The benefits are a proven boost to the American economy, shown by economists to create jobs as families spend into the economy.
The Education and Labor Committee recently held a mark-up of the Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act to expand access and improve the nutritional quality of meals in schools and child care.
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy applauded the Veterans Administration’s plan to improve care for our veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The new rules will make it easier for veterans – including those who may have been denied benefits in the past – to receive the care and benefits they need and have earned.
Congresswoman McCarthy introduced The Firearm Owners Responsibility Act, which will require reporting of lost and stolen guns to the police.
Recently, Rep. McCarthy introduced the Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act. This legislation aims to eliminate the use of corporal punishment in schools.
Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy issued the following statement regarding the 5-4, U.S. Supreme Court decision in McDonald v. Chicago:
Rep. McCarthy introduced the Turning Around Low-Performing Public High Schools Act (H.R. 5467), which will establish a program where the Secretary of Education will award contracts to nonprofit organizations with national experience that enter into partnerships with local educational agencies to turn around low-performing public high schools.
Rep. McCarthy voted for, and the House passed H.R. 5623, the Homebuyers Assistance and Improvement Act. For those who entered into a contact to buy a home by April 30, this legislation extends the deadline for closing on that home, in order to be eligible for the first-time homebuyer tax credit, to October 1, 2010.
Rep. McCarthy Issued the following statement on the DISCLOSE Act:
“I oppose the exemption that the DISCLOSE Act gives to National Rifle Association (NRA), and it is for this reason I voted against the legislation.
Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy congratulates South Side High School (Rockville Centre) on receiving the honor of being named one of America’s Best High Schools for 2010 by Newsweek Magazine. Congresswoman McCarthy issued the following statement:
Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy Announces the Distribution of $250 Payments for Seniors in the Donut Hole
(6/28/2010)
(6/28/2010)
Seniors need the best information on how the Affordable Care Act affects them—and how to avoid scams—and Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy will be working to get this crucial information out.
Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy congratulates Abigail Sia from Mineola on being selected to serve as a Congressional Page this summer. Sia is a student at Mineola High School.
Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (NY-4) announced the winners of $26,000 in scholarships for the winners of An Artistic Discovery, the 4th Congressional District’s Congressional Arts Competition. John Cruz, a Freshman at Elmont Memorial High School, won the Award of Excellence and a $7,000 Adelphi Art Scholarship for his piece, Untitled Self Portrait.
In May, Mexican President Felipe Calderón addressed a joint session of Congress in which he asked members to reinstate a ban on assault weapons to help clamp down on violence in both Mexico and the United States, sighting, "We must find a better way to fix the problem". He further noted that ““We have seized 75,000 guns and assault weapons in Mexico in the past three years, and more than 80 percent of those we have been able to trace came from the United States.”
Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy issued the following statement in response to President Calderón:
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) and Rep. Brian Higgins (D-NY), introduced H.R. 5708, the Higher Education Affordability and Equity Act of 2010. This legislation will extend and improve certain expiring higher education tax provisions, and provide additional tax relief for scholarships and grant recipients.
Carolyn speaks about National Nurses Week, celebrated annually between May 6 and May 12.
Carolyn McCarthy (NY-04) and Todd Russell Platts (PA-19) introduced the Family Engagement in Education Act (H.R. 5211) which would strengthen family engagement in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act that Congressional leaders have said they would like to reauthorize this year.
Congresswoman McCarthy voted in support of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act. This important legislation will provide much-needed support for our veterans and their families.
The rights of non-packing Starbucks customers should count, too
Carolyn McCarthy will be honored by the Nassau Women's Democratic Caucus.
Carolyn McCarthy received a score of 93% for her efforts at conservation.
FEW Releases Scorecard for 111th Congress First Session; Highlights Perfect Score of Rep. McCarthy
(2/16/2010)
(2/16/2010)
Federally Employed Women (FEW) just issued its Scorecard for the first session of the 111th Congress and Carolyn McCarthy scored a perfect 100%. FEW expresses their sincere thanks to the Congresswoman for her support of federal workers and federally employed women!
Carolyn McCarthy urges all blood types to consider donating
Rep. McCarthy offers her assistance to those looking for family in the country.
Carolyn's personal experience confirms her support for health care reform. Read
Tom Brune's original article at Newsday.com
Healthcare in our country as it exists today is unacceptable
Congresswoman McCarthy Urges Women to Screen for Early Detection
Rep. McCarthy voted in favor of this legislation that will help over 1 million people in 27 states, including New York
Congresswoman McCarthy issued the following statement in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Rep. McCarthy voted in support of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy introduced legislation that will promote increased safety measures for drivers and passengers throughout our nation’s roadways.
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy Introduces Bill to Provide Seniors with Social Security COLAs for 2010
(9/8/2009)
(9/8/2009)
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy introduced legislation that will ensure that America
Carolyn expresses her sympathies at the passing of a close friend.
On Tuesday, May 13, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law a bill by Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (NY-4) that would catalogue and preserve the stories and experiences of Americans who were involved with the civil rights movement. The bill, H. R. 586, the Civil Rights Oral History Project, will create a joint effort between the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Library of Congress to collect oral histories of the people that were involved in the civil rights movement and preserve their stories for future generations.
U.S. Reps. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) and George Miller (D-CA), the lead House authors of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, joined President Barack Obama as he signed the legislation into law. The legislation, the President’s first major bipartisan initiative to get enacted, launched a new era of American service that creates opportunities for citizens of all ages to play a part in our nation’s recovery.
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy Introduces Legislative Agenda to Protect, Support and Increase America's Nurses
(6/16/2009)
(6/16/2009)
WASHINGTON D.C.—On Thursday, June 04, 2009, Rep Carolyn McCarthy (NY-04) introduced three pieces of legislation focused on the state of nursing in our nation. The bills, the Student-to-School Nurse Ratio Improvement Act of 2009, Nurse Training and Retention Act of 2009 and a resolution recognizing the need for safe patient handling and movement, are a series of initiatives address such issues as increasing the number of school nurses, fixing our nation’s critical nursing shortage and improving workplace safety for nurses.
President Barack Obama Signs Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (NY-04) Bill to Preserve Accounts of the Civil Rights Movement into Law
Legislation Would Address the Information Gap on a Little Known, Deadly form of Breast Cancer
The following is a statement from Rep. Carolyn McCarthy on the 61st Anniversary of Israeli Independence:
Carolyn McCarthy recognizes the importance of early education for all.
Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (NY 04) issued the following statement in the Official Record of the US House of Representatives on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day:
Rep. McCarthy Introduces Legislation to Provide Assistance to Individuals with Hearing Loss
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (NY-04) Statement on Cosponsoring H. Res. 36 Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Shirley Chisholm to Congress
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (NY-04) Cosponsors Bill Supporting Israel
