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10/11/2006
Congressman Tim
Bishop was joined by several Ground Zero first responders to
demand help from the federal government. All of these
responders are suffering physical and mental trauma. L to R--
Chris Baumann (NYPD, Lindenhurst), Rob Weisberg (Commack FD
Volunteer, Nesconset), Alan Forcier (NYPD, Ronkonkoma), Bishop,
Joe McAdams (NYPD, Nesconset), John Feal (Construction
Supervisor, Nesconset), Tom Magee (Construction Worker,
Shirley).
BISHOP, 9/11 FIRST
RESPONDERS FIGHT FOR HELP FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Kings Park, NY - Congressman Tim Bishop was joined by several
injured and sickened first responders from Long Island to demand
action from the federal government to help the heroes who led
the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero. One month after
the fifth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks,
Bishop discussed several bills that would assist first
responders but have stalled in Congress...MORE...
10/10/2006
BISHOP APPLAUDS ISLANDER
EAST RULING; SEES PIPELINE AS ALTERNATIVE TO BROADWATER
Congressman Urges Connecticut Officials to Drop
Objections to Project
Coram, NY - Congressman Tim Bishop applauded an important
decision by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that may
provide a push to bring the Islander East pipeline online. On
October 5, the Court ruled that the Connecticut Department of
Environmental Protection (CT-DEP) does not have a legal basis
for denying a water quality certificate for the pipeline...MORE...
10/04/2006
BISHOP AND SCHUMER DEMAND
FAA ACTION ON HELICOPTER TRAFFIC
Urge Agency to Make Helicopter Traffic Safer and Reduce
Noise for Long Islanders
Washington, DC - Congressman Tim Bishop and Senator Charles
Schumer sent a letter today to the Administrator of the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) demanding action on long-stalled
regulations to mitigate residential helicopter noise. In
response to growing concern over the impact of helicopters on
the quality of life of Long Islanders, Bishop and Schumer urged
the FAA to expedite consideration of requirements for helicopter
traffic...MORE...
09/28/2006
BISHOP ANNOUNCES CIVIC
ENGAGEMENT PROJECT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Preparing students in
each generation to accept the responsibilities of effective
citizenship is very important. The next generation will be the
stewards of our communities, nation, and planet. The importance
of civic awareness and participation in the process of
government is crucial and we, as citizens and teachers of young
adults, need to make every effort to acknowledge this...MORE...
09/27/2006
BISHOP, SCHUMER, CLINTON
ANNOUNCE $1.1 MILLION FOR STONY BROOK'S NATIONAL CENTER FOR
CANCER PREVENTION
University chosen for ground-breaking research
Washington, DC - Suffolk County will soon be home to one of the
premier cancer research centers in the country following passage
of a bill including $1.1 million secured by Congressman Tim
Bishop and Senators Charles Schumer and Hillary Clinton. Funding
will be used to establish the National Center for Cancer
Prevention through Remote Biological Sensing, which will allow
researchers at Stony Brook University to expand ground-breaking
research already conducted at the school...MORE...
BISHOP STATEMENT ON H.R.
6138 - EXTENDING THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT
Mr. Speaker, this
Congress is starting to sound more like a broken record that a
deliberative body. Almost three months to the day, I stood in
this exact spot and spoke on the extension to the Higher
Education Act, as I have done for the past four extensions. Each
time hoping that it would be the last short-term measure we
needed to pass before we finally produce an improved, bipartisan
and long-overdue reauthorization bill that reflects the best
interests of America’s college students...MORE...
WATCH STATEMENT
09/22/2006
BISHOP COMMENT ON COAST
GUARD PLAN FOR BROADWATER
Report Issued Today Highlights Problems with LNG Proposal
Coram, NY — Congressman Tim Bishop (NY-01) commented today in
response to the U.S. Coast Guard’s report indicating that
numerous security risks must be resolved before the Broadwater
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal could be approved for
placement in the Long Island Sound...MORE...
09/22/2006
BISHOP GRILLS F.A.A. ON
STALLED RESPONSE TO FLIGHT 800
Associate Administrator Commits to Date for Completed
Safety Regulation
Washington, DC — Following Congressman Bishop’s recent request,
the House Subcommittee on Aviation held a hearing to address
safety concerns at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
During the questioning of witnesses, Bishop asked Nick Sabatini,
the top safety official at the FAA, why the agency has delayed
implementing safety upgrades that could avert fuel tank
explosions similar to the cause of the TWA Flight 800 disaster
on July 26, 1996. In response to Bishop’s inquiry, the Associate
Administrator committed the agency to issue its final regulation
by September of 2007...MORE...
09/21/2006
Congressman Tim
Bishop meets with the winners of the 8th Annual Angels in
Adoption award. From left; The Lacinski family, Kema-Marie, Ed,
Juliette, and Shirley.
BISHOP WELCOMES ANGELS TO
NATION'S CAPITAL
East Patchogue Husband and Wife Receive Top Honor from
Congressional Coalition on Adoption
Washington, DC — Congressman Tim Bishop yesterday welcomed Mr.
and Mrs. Edward and Juliette Lacinski and their daughter, Kema-Marie,
to the nation’s capital as they received the Eighth Annual
Angels in Adoption Award from the Congressional Coalition on
Adoption. The Lacinski family, who adopted two children, resides
in East Patchogue. Kema-Marie is fourteen years old and recently
started ninth grade at the Brookhaven Academic Center...MORE...
Congressman Tim
Bishop meets with local cancer advocates in Washington, D.C.
From left; Marilyn Daly (Riverhead), John J. Sarno (Selden),
Diane Nicholson (Laurel), Congressman Bishop, Miriam Gillies
(Center Moriches), Deneen Sigmann (Holbrook), Risa LoCasio
(Centereach), and Lori Weisinger (Port Jefferson Station).
BISHOP MEETS WITH LOCAL
CANCER RESEARCH ADVOCATES
Long Islanders Petitioned Congress for Research Funding
Washington, DC — Congressman Tim Bishop met yesterday in the
nation’s capital with local residents to discuss the urgent need
for Congress to provide more funding for cancer research. The
Long Islanders traveled to Washington on behalf of the American
Cancer Society to also thank Bishop for being one of the first
New Yorkers in Congress to sign the “Congressional Cancer
Promise,” which is a pledge to support additional funding for
research. The local advocates presented Congressman Bishop with
a plaque commemorating their visit...MORE...
09/19/2006
BISHOP 5 MINUTE STATEMENT
ON THE BUDGET AND THE ECONOMY
Mr. Speaker, I thank
the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Davis) for organizing this
series of five minute statements and for his leadership on this
issue.
Two weeks short of the end of fiscal year 2006 and with no
budget for fiscal 07 in place or in sight, I commend my
distinguished colleagues on the Budget Committee for taking this
time to call America’s attention to our fiscal challenges
resulting from the Republicans’ misguided policies and the wrong
choices they’ve made for our economy...MORE...
WATCH STATEMENT
09/19/2006
BISHOP APPOINTED TO
INFLUENTIAL PANEL TO DETERMINE NATIONAL COASTAL POLICY
Water Resources Conference Will Negotiate New York Projects
and Katrina Response
Washington, DC — Congressman Tim Bishop was recently appointed
as one of only ten members of the U.S. House of Representatives,
and as the only northeastern representative, to the House-Senate
conference committee negotiating the Water Resources Development
Act (WRDA) of 2006. The bill governs the budget and operations
of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which oversees shoreline
policy, including the Fire Island to Montauk Point reformulation
study and the levee rebuilding/wetlands restoration project in
the Gulf Coast...MORE...
09/14/2006
BISHOP APPLAUDS HOUSE
PASSAGE OF SECURE FENCE ACT
Congressman Votes for Legislation to Create 700 Miles of
Fencing on US-Mexico Border
Washington, DC—Congressman Tim Bishop applauded today’s passage
of the “Secure Fence Act” in the U.S. House of Representatives.
This legislation, sponsored by Congressman Peter King (R-NY),
would authorize the construction of approximately 700 miles of
fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border...MORE...
09/11/2006
BISHOP STATEMENT ON 9/11
As we remember and mourn the
loss of nearly 3,000 Americans who died five years ago this
week, we also honor the heroism, commitment and sacrifice of our
brave first responders who answered the call and put their lives
on the line during the terrorist attacks. And as America
continues to heal and move forward from this solemn milestone,
we must also reflect upon the lessons learned since September
11th to ensure the safety of our families, our communities and
the preservation of our liberty and democratic values.
08/29/2006
BISHOP, SCPD COMPUTER
CRIMES UNIT TOUT TOOLS TO PROTECT CHILDREN ONLINE
Yaphank—Congressman Tim Bishop and the Suffolk County Police
Department (SCPD) Computer Crimes Unit are continuing to take
the fight to protect our children in cyberspace. Bishop held a
press conference at SCPD headquarters in Yaphank to announce he
has secured federal funds for the Computer Crimes Unit for a
third consecutive year. They also discussed ongoing efforts to
protect children online...MORE...
08/09/2006
BISHOP PUSHES FOR SENATE
ACTION ON BEACH FUNDING
Sends Letter with Rep. Israel Urging Consideration of
Bishop’s Bill
Washington, DC - Congressmen Tim Bishop and Steve Israel sent a
letter this week to the Senate Environment and Public Works
Committee urging consideration of a House-passed bill authored
by Bishop to provide $40 million for clean water monitoring of
the nation’s beaches. On the heals of a troubling new report
issued by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
indicating that beach closings due to pollution are up
throughout the country, Israel and Bishop are working to
safeguard beachgoers. The NRDC report is based on information
recently compiled by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
concerning beach closings and pollution...MORE...
08/03/2006
LEGISLATION SIGNED TO
RENAME PATCHOGUE PO IN HONOR OF LT. MICHAEL MURPHY
Bishop, Clinton, Schumer Applaud Recognition for Local
Hero
Patchogue—Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and Charles Schumer
and Congressman Tim Bishop applauded the enactment of
legislation to rename the United States Post Office in Patchogue
as the “Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy Post Office Building.” Lt.
Murphy, a US Navy SEAL was killed last year at age 29 while
serving as part of a secret reconnaissance mission in
Afghanistan...MORE...
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