Press Releases
Jun 17, 2013
Rangel Statement On Arizona V. Inter Tribal Council Decision
Congressman Charles B. Rangel released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona decision that struck down an Arizona law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Jun 17, 2013
Rangel Brings Veterans History Project to The District
Issues: Veterans
On Monday, June 24, 2013, Congressman Charles B. Rangel is bringing Library of Congress's Veterans History Project to his congressional district, and is calling for participation of volunteers who wish to become "Oral Historians," and veterans willing to tell the next generation about their experiences.
Jun 13, 2013
Rangel Signs Petition to Prevent Doubling of Student Loan Rate
Issues: Education
Congressman Charles B. Rangel stood with his Democratic colleagues to sign the discharge petition for the Student Loan Relief Act of 2013, H.R. 1595, which would permit the House to vote on the legislation.
Jun 10, 2013
Rangel Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Fair Pay Act
Congressman Charles B. Rangel commemorated the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy signing the Equal Pay Act into law on June 10, 1963. National Equal Pay Day reminds us how far into the current year women must work in order to earn the same pay as men from the preceding year.
Jun 7, 2013
Rangel Statement on May Jobs Numbers
Issues: Economy
Today's jobs report is a sign of progress for our economic recovery, showing steady job growth despite GOP's obstructionism.
Jun 6, 2013
Rangel Remembers D-Day
Issues: Veterans
Today marks the 69th anniversary of D-Day, an event that would turn the tide for World War II and change the course of history. We honor the Allied troops, including brave American soldiers, who risked their lives to ensure a free world.
Jun 5, 2013
Veterans History Project Event
Issues: Veterans
On Monday, June 24th, Rangel invites veterans and volunteers in New York City to participate in the Veterans History Project, which was created by Congress to collect, preserve, and make accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans.
Jun 3, 2013
Rangel Honors Senator Lautenberg
Congressman Charles B. Rangel released the following statement to honor the life of Senator Frank Lautenberg who passed away on June 3, 2013.
May 23, 2013
Rangel and Bipartisan Coalition Urge More Sandy Tax Relief
In order to provide additional assistance to families and businesses struggling to rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Congressman Charles B. Rangel joined a bipartisan coalition in introducing legislation to provide tax relief to the victims.
