Press Releases
May 21, 2013
Rangel Statement on the Oklahoma Tornado Tragedy
As police, fire, and rescue officials continue to work around the clock to search for survivors, my Colleagues and I in Congress stand ready to help this grieving community.
May 16, 2013
Rangel: "GOP's Attempt to Repeal ACA is Embarrassing"
Issues: Healthcare
Charles B. Rangel spoke on the House floor against the House Republicans' 37th attempt to repeal President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act.
May 15, 2013
Rangel Introduces Bipartisan Bill Designed to Increase the Use of Telemedicine by Veterans
Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY), together with Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA), today introduced the Veterans E-Health & Telemedicine Support Act of 2013, a bipartisan bill aimed at increasing veterans' access to care.
May 14, 2013
Rangel Observes National Women's Health Week
Issues: Healthcare
"I am pleased to join the rest of the country in observing National Women's Health Week during the week of May 12th through the 18th."
May 14, 2013
Local Student Wins Rangel's 2013 Art Competition
Issues: Education
Rangel joined local arts leaders, students, and parents as he announced this year's winner of the 13th Congressional District's Congressional Arts Competition, Gilberto Rosas of Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing Arts.
May 13, 2013
Rangel Awarded for Founding International Affairs Fellowship Program
On Tuesday, May 7th, the Rangel & Pickering Fellows Association awarded Congressman Charles B. Rangel a special recognition award for his leadership and continuing support as founder of The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program.
May 9, 2013
Rangel: Why do Republicans Choose to Pay China First?
Issues: Economy
Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Charles B. Rangel released the following statement today after House Republicans passed a bill that risks the full faith and credit of the United States and forces us to pay China before we pay hard-working Americans
May 9, 2013
Rangel Thanked by South Korean President Park-Geun Hye During Joint Meeting of Congress
Issues: Foreign Policy
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Charles B. Rangel was acknowledged for his service in the Korean War by the recently-inaugurated South Korean President, Park Geun-hye, during her address to a Joint Session of Congress regarding U.S.-South Korean relations. Rangel is among the four remaining Members of Congress who served in the Korean War from 1950-1953.
May 9, 2013
Rangel Honors Educators During National Teachers Appreciation Week
Issues: Education
New York, N.Y. - Congressman Rangel released the following statement to recognize National Teachers Appreciation Week, which takes place from May 6, 2013-May 10, 2013
May 8, 2013
Rangel Recognizes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Charles Rangel released the following statement today commemorating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month which is celebrated throughout the month of May
