Press Releases
Jun 19, 2013
Rangel Celebrates Unveiling Of Frederick Douglass Statue
"Having proudly attended a high school that bears his illustrious name, I am proud to stand with my fellow Members of Congress to honor the memory of Frederick Douglass, a great abolitionist, civil rights leader, and American civil servant."
Jun 19, 2013
Rangel Statement on Small Business Week in New York City
Issues: Economy
Small businesses in Manhattan and the Bronx provide an estimated annual payroll of $203.5 million for employees and their families.
Jun 17, 2013
Rangel Celebrates 50th Annual National Small Business Week
Issues: Economy
This past year, U.S. small businesses have created nearly 700,000 jobs, making up 40 percent of employment gains across companies of all sizes.
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.
