61 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law. Since 1965, these programs have provided health coverage to over 100 million Americans—seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families. A lifeline for generations. (1/3)

I’m hosting weekend office hours on Sunday, August 9, 10:00am-1:00pm at my Northeast Queens District Office. Stop by to ask questions and receive assistance with federal agencies like the VA, Social Security, IRS, and more.

Another fun time joining constituents at National Night Out Against Crime. My team and I took part in events held by precincts and precinct community councils all across my congressional district in Queens. (1/2)

Mail in voting is safe and secure. We’ve been doing it since the Civil War. In fact, it’s so safe and secure, the President himself recently voted by mail. Any attempt to restrict it isn’t about election security; it’s about making it harder for you to vote.

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Order Restricting Mail Voting

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It was an honor to join the United States Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (USBCCI) to celebrate America's 250th birthday and the vital role our Bangladeshi American community has played in our nation's story. (1/2)

During my questioning at a House hearing, Todd Blanche first revealed the termination of the President’s $1.8 billion slush fund for January 6th insurrectionists. I immediately asked him to put it in writing, but he refused to do so. (1/2)

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I was the first to get Todd Blanche to admit they couldn’t move forward with Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund for J6 insurrectionists, but he refused to put it in writing. I called it out then: talk is cheap. Fast forward to today: The Senate just delayed his confirmation vote for that exact reason.

Learn to fish in Flushing! I’m hosting a free fishing program with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on Wednesday, August 5, 12:00 pm-2:00 pm at Kissena Park. All equipment will be provided. No registration is required, but the event is first come, first served.

I was the first to get Todd Blanche to admit they couldn’t move forward with Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund for J6 insurrectionists, but he refused to put it in writing. I called it out then: talk is cheap. Fast forward to today: The Senate just delayed his confirmation vote for that exact reason.

Cuts to Medicare. Cuts to Medicaid. Cuts to affordable coverage. Now, cuts to the program that lowers prescription drug costs for seniors. Trump isn’t making life easier for working families—he’s making it cheaper for the 1%.

Trump Will End Subsidies for Medicare Drug Premiums

Millions of older Americans could pay more for their prescription drug coverage next year.

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Todd Blanche is more concerned with protecting the President and his political allies than he is about protecting and supporting the victims of Jeffery Epstein. He’s unfit to be Attorney General.

Todd Blanche ‘conceded’ violating law on Epstein files, judge finds

Court gives DOJ a week to remove redactions or justify them.

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Natural disasters don’t care if you vote red or blue. Trump is once again putting his political grievances before anything, even communities recovering from storms. Blocking FEMA funding doesn’t score political points, it only hurts the communities waiting for it.

Trump overrode his own agencies to deny 4 Democratic disaster requests

President Donald Trump cast aside bipartisan precedent when he rejected eligible disaster requests from four blue states.

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Lorenzi Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Guerrero should be alive today. The witnesses of their murders should never have been at risk for deportation. DHS needs to be held accountable not only for their deaths, but the false claims the agency is willing to make to justify them. (1/2)

Joint statement with Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi, Senator Joe Addabbo, and Phil Wong on the incident at the Queens Jewish Institute today. (1/2)

GOP SNAP cuts are making the hunger crisis worse in New York and across the nation. On top of that, scammers are skimming EBT card are stealing SNAP dollars before families have a chance to use them. In the richest country in the world, no one should go hungry. (1/2)

Last night I stood with the family of Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad and their neighbors in Ozone Park to honor their daughter’s life and her selfless service to our country. I’m grateful to the Ozone Park Residents Block Association for bringing the community together in prayer as we mourn her loss.

Diarrhea lettuce, glass in bread rolls, now rotten eggs...what happened to making America healthy again?

C.D.C. Expands Cyclosporiasis Outbreak to Nine States

Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania now join Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia in cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce.

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After months of failed strategy, rising prices and uncertainty, and half-truths, the last thing the American people want or need is a wider conflict. I voted again to safely end this Iran War. (1/2)

My team and I are continuing to monitor the devastating fire in Flushing. We remain in close contact with FDNY as the investigation into its cause continues. (1/2)

Dozens of people hurt, trapped resident rescued in five-alarm Flushing fire

Most of the injured were firefighters.

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Just a year after Republicans passed their “Big Ugly” bill, thousands of New Yorkers have lost SNAP and kids across the country are going hungry so the top 1% can get tax breaks. Republicans would rather let families go into debt to buy groceries than make the wealthiest pay their fair share.

SNAP Tracker: People Are Losing Food Assistance as the Harmful 2025 Republican Reconciliation Law Is Implemented

SNAP participation nationwide fell by more than 4.5 million people (nearly 11 percent) between the law’s July 2025 enactment and April 2026, based on the latest month of data.

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Dreamers and TPS holders have lived, worked, and been a part of our communities for years. They have followed every rule. Congress needs to protect them from the President’s immigration crackdown. (1/2)

I’m proud to support funding that brings resources to Queens that help our neighbors recover after severe storms and flooding cause damage in our community. If you didn’t get a chance to visit the temporary disaster loan center, you can still apply for loans online. (1/2)

I’m horrified by the stabbing of an Asian American man and Orthodox Jewish man today that occurred in broad daylight. (1/4)

My team and I aware of power outages impacting constituents in Rego Park. We are in contact with ConEd and crews are on sight making repairs. Power is expected to be restored by 1:00pm. Track the outage map and stay up to date on restoration times: www.coned.com/en/services-...

If Republicans were serious about stopping insider trading in Congress, they’d put forth a real ban that forces members and their families to divest—not push a loophole-filled bill that still allows stock trading and includes voter ID provisions that only make it harder for Americans to vote.

I don’t want another shutdown. Democrats don’t want another shutdown. However, we shouldn’t be passing a CR, that Democrats weren’t even involved in negotiating, without trying to pass our regular government funding bills. (1/2)

Queens, NYC restaurant week is here! Explore all the incredible spots in our borough and across NYC that are taking part in the celebration. www.nyctourism.com/restaurant-w...

Book Now: NYC Restaurant Week®

Prix-fixe meals at $30|/$45|/$60 through August 16!

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My heart breaks for the family and loved ones of Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, a Queens native, who lost her life while serving in Jordan. I'm praying for them as they mourn this unimaginable loss. Her courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. (1/2)

Ozone Park sergeant believed to be third U.S. soldier killed in Jordan attack

Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, a 28-year-old Army sergeant from Ozone Park, Queens, is believed to be the third service member to have been killed in the attack.

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Outrageous. ICE agents have killed two people in just one week — on top of the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti — and still face no accountability. (1/2)

Federal Agents Were Told F.B.I. Will No Longer Investigate ICE Confrontations

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Higher gas prices, higher energy bills, higher grocery bills. Trump will do anything but make life easier for Americans.

Gas prices hit $4 again after oil soars more than 15% in a week

Since the start of the year, U.S. crude and international Brent oil prices have risen about 45%.

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Just a year after Republicans passed their “Big Ugly” bill, thousands of New Yorkers have lost SNAP and kids across the country are going hungry so the top 1% can get tax breaks. Republicans would rather let families go into debt to buy groceries than make the wealthiest pay their fair share.

SNAP Tracker: People Are Losing Food Assistance as the Harmful 2025 Republican Reconciliation Law Is Implemented

SNAP participation nationwide fell by more than 4.5 million people (nearly 11 percent) between the law’s July 2025 enactment and April 2026, based on the latest month of data.

cbpp.org