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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R – Staten Island/South Brooklyn) is working to pass legislation to end the government testing on animals for medically unnecessary procedures.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis issued the following statement regarding President Trump's Joint Address to Congress.
"In his first 40 days, President Trump secured our border, deported gang members and hardened criminals, delivered $1.7 trillion in private investment, protected women's sports, and secured the return of American citizens held hostage by Russia, Belarus, Hamas, and Venezuela.
Our office recently helped an Army National Guard veteran resolve a frustrating issue with Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). After paying off a substantial debt in February 2023, the veteran was shocked to find it had unexpectedly reappeared during deployment.
For two years, he continued making payments on this erroneous debt with no resolution. Upon learning of his situation, our office immediately requested an expedited review from DFAS. In less than three weeks, we successfully secured a full reimbursement.
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and Rep. Aaron Bean (FL-04) introduced the Safeguard Pets, Animals, and Research Ethics (SPARE) Act, legislation designed to end federal animal testing, redirect funding toward humane research alternatives, and ensure the adoption or sanctuary placement of animals previously used in experiments.
(NEW YORK, NY) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s order to halt New York City's congestion pricing cameras by March 21.
Our office was recently contacted by a retired New York City Police Lieutenant who served in Staten Island narcotics. He became disabled after falling ill due to his work during the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks. Despite being awarded a retroactive Social Security disability payment from five years ago, he never received it. The payment was supposed to be issued within six months of the decision, but he and his attorney were unable to get any updates or even a phone call from the Social Security Administration.
(NEW YORK, NY) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis issued the following statement regarding the reversal of the proposed cuts to 9/11 health programs.
"As a native New Yorker, President Trump understands the importance of supporting first responders, 9/11 survivors and Ground Zero rescue workers. That’s why we anticipated and appreciated the White House’s decision to stop CDC cuts that would have reduced staffing at the World Trade Center Health Program and grants for 9/11 research, following our letter to the President earlier this week.
The Trump administration says it is pulling the plug on New York City's controversial congestion pricing toll, just weeks after it started, but Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA are fighting to keep it in place.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Trump administration has made a move to end New York City’s congestion pricing program.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation publicized a letter pulling federal approval for the controversial tolling program.
In the letter, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy informed Gov. Kathy Hochul that the Federal Highway Administration would be rescinding approval for the program.