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U.S. Capitol
February 19, 2025
“Donald Trump’s rationale for his partisan cancellation of New York’s congestion pricing program is as hypocritical as it is groundless. To claim that the law does not allow for the program while simultaneously ignoring every statute that checks his authority is patently absurd.
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Nighttime in New York
February 19, 2025
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Congressman Dan Goldman joined Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) in introducing the ‘Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act,’ which would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micro mobility devices, such as electric scooters and bikes, addressing the fire risk posed by these batteries.
Issues:In the DistrictTransportation and Infrastructure
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ABG
February 19, 2025
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Congressman Dan Goldman joined Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) in introducing the ‘National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2025,’ which would establish a 12-person National Council on African American History and Culture to educate, preserve, and celebrate Black history and culture.
Issues:Arts and Culture
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Tree-lined side of the Capitol building
February 18, 2025
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Congressman Dan Goldman joined Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) and Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) in introducing the ‘Taxpayer Data Protection Act,’ which would prevent unlawful access to Americans’ most sensitive personal information in response to Elon Musk and Republicans’ power grab at the U.S. Treasury.
Issues:Democracy and Voting Rights
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Capitol
February 18, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) introduced the ‘Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act,’ which would ensure the families of law enforcement officers who are killed as a result of their work on behalf of their communities are not unjustly denied benefits due to arbitrary retirement status restrictions. The legislation would amend the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) program to ensure the families of fallen officers receive the benefits they deserve.
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February 14, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today led a bipartisan and bicameral letter alongside Representatives Joe Morelle (NY-25), Paul Tonko (NY-20), and Nydia Velázquez (NY-7) demanding National Institutes of Health (NIH) Acting Director, Matthew Memoli, immediately rescind his decision to cap NIH funding for “indirect costs,” which would slash funding for lifesaving medical research in New York and across the country.
Issues:Health
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February 14, 2025
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Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) and Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) in introducing a resolution honoring the Greensboro Four for their contributions to American history in honor of Black History Month.
Issues:Civil Rights, LGBTQIA+ Rights, and Combating Hate
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February 13, 2025
Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today issued the following statement on President Trump's purges of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Staff:
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Capitol
February 13, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and other colleagues in introducing the ‘Protecting Sensitive Locations Act,’ which would prohibit immigration enforcement, including arrests, interviews, searches, and surveillance, at "sensitive locations," including medical or health care facilities, public and private schools, places of worship, courthouses, DMV offices, and locations that provide emergency services.
Issues:Immigration
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February 12, 2025
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Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and 41 of his Democratic colleagues in introducing the ‘Caring for All Families Act’ to expand the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This legislation would protect millions of workers who are currently unable to take time off to care for themselves or their families. Gaps in FMLA coverage leave nearly 2.6 million workers each year unable to take necessary family or medical leave, fearing job loss if they do.
Issues:Supporting Working FamiliesHealth