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Engel Celebrates Obama Jobs Record, Strong Wage Growth in Final Obama-Era Jobs Report
01/06/17Congressman Eliot L. Engel, a leading member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement after the release of the Department of Labor's report on the December Jobs market< Read more > -
Engel Statement on DRC Sanctions
09/28/16Representative Eliot L. Engel, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, made the following statement regarding the announcement by the Department of the Treasury of new sanctions against current and former government officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)< Read more > -
House Passes Puerto Rico Relief Bill
06/14/16Congressman Eliot Engel, a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and House colleagues last week passed a bill aimed at helping Puerto Rico resolve its debt crisis< Read more > -
House Passes Engel Bill to Strengthen Caribbean Engagement
06/13/16Representative Eliot L. Engel, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, praised passage in the House of Representatives of his legislation to strengthen United States engagement with Caribbean countries< Read more > -
Engel Says Focus Must Turn to Wage Growth in Job Sector
05/06/16Congressman Eliot Engel, a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, reaffirmed his commitment to improving stagnant wages for American workers following the April jobs report by calling on Congress to revisit key pieces of legislation that would help improve economic conditions for working families.< Read more > -
Rep. Engel Calls for Immediate Action to Address Puerto Rican Debt Crisis
04/25/16Congressman Eliot L. Engel, a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, made the following statement regarding the Puerto Rican debt crisis< Read more > -
Rep. Engel, House Colleagues Mark Equal Pay Day
04/12/16Congressman Eliot L. Engel, a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and more than 100 other House Members wrote a letter to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in support of the United States Women's National Soccer Team's (USWNT) fight for equal pay.< Read more > -
Rep. Engel Applauds Passage of $15 Minimum Wage in New York State Budget
04/01/16Congressman Eliot L. Engel, a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement praising Governor Cuomo and the New York State Legislature for passing a $15 minimum wage increase in this year's budget< Read more > -
Rep. Engel Statement on State of the Union Address
01/12/16Congressman Eliot Engel, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee,issued the following statement in response to President Obama's final State of the Union address< Read more > -
Engel Remarks on North Korea Sanctions Enforcement
01/11/16Representative Eliot L. Engel, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, delivered the following statement in support of the North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2016 (H.R. 757) on the House floor< Read more > -
Rep. Engel: December Jobs Numbers Strong, Focus Must Turn To Wage Growth
01/08/16Congressman Eliot Engel, a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, is encouraged by strong jobs growth in December, but reemphasized the need to grow stagnant wages for American workers< Read more > -
November Continues Strong Economic Trend for Country
12/04/15Congressman Eliot Engel, a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, says the November jobs report proves the sustained strength of the U.S. economy to grow and create jobs, but he repeated his call for higher wages for working families< Read more > -
Rep. Engel: October Jobs Numbers Strong, Wage Growth Must Follow
11/10/15Congressman Eliot Engel, a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said the strong October jobs report further proved that the economy has rebounded strong, although more must be done to improve wage growth< Read more > -
Rep. Engel: September Jobs Report Shows Need For Highway Trust Fund Bill, Wage Growth
10/02/15September marked the 67th consecutive month of private sector job growth, with the U.S. economy adding 142,000 new jobs. The unemployment rate remained steady 5.1 percent, but average hourly wages fell slightly for the first time in months.< Read more > -
Rep. Engel Encouraged by Another Month of Jobs Growth in August
09/09/15August marked the 66th consecutive month of private sector job growth, with the U.S. economy adding 173,000 new jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.1 percent and average hourly wages rose by a better than expected 0.3 percent.< Read more > -
Rep. Engel: July Jobs Numbers Show More Progress for the Economy
08/11/15"We are now in the midst of the longest uninterrupted period of private sector job growth since the nineties," Congressman Engel said. "Unemployment remains at its lowest level since 2008, and American businesses are hiring. But real wages – wages after accounting for inflation – haven't improved at all in two years.< Read more > -
Congressman Engel Announces 2015 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Five Star and Urban Waters Awards Winners
07/30/15"As the Representative of New York's 16th Congressional District, I am incredibly proud that these community-led wetland, stream, and coastal restoration projects are receiving this honor and recognition," Congressman Engel said. "We have the privilege of living in one of the most naturally beautiful areas in the country, with some of the finest environmental groups around working to maintain that beauty.< Read more > -
Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel Introduce Resolution Supporting Israel Against International Boycott Efforts
07/30/15On the resolution's introduction, Royce and Engel said: "This resolution expresses our intention to continue standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel in opposition to all forms of economic warfare. From the Arab League's past boycott of Israel, to today's efforts to boycott and divest from Israel, to threatened sanctions on companies that operate there, Congress has a long history of acting against efforts designed to weaken, pressure, or otherwise isolate Israel."< Read more > -
Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel Statement on UN Security Council Vote on Iran Nuclear Agreement
07/20/15"We are disappointed that the UN Security Council passed a resolution on Iran this morning before Congress was able to fully review and act on this agreement. We are also greatly concerned that the resolution lifts restrictions on Iran's ballistic missiles in eight years and conventional arms in five years. Regardless of this morning's outcome, Congress will continue to play its role."< Read more > -
Engel Statement on The Anniversary of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17
07/17/15"As we mark this tragic anniversary, we're reminded of the ugly truth about what happened to Flight 17 and what continues to happen in Ukraine. All that remains is for justice to be served and peace restored."< Read more > -
Rep. Engel Announces $278,539 in Federal Funds for the College of Mount Saint Vincent
07/16/15"The Student Supportive Services Program has been a beacon of hope for countless students across the country who have had to overcome difficult circumstances as they pursued their college education," Congressman Engel said. "The Mount has always done a wonderful job supporting their students. They are a great partner in the community and a great institution for students from New York's 16th District and beyond. I am pleased that they have once again been selected to receive this important federal funding."< Read more > -
Engel Applauds Return of Artifacts to Iraq
07/15/15"The safe return of these items is great news. But we know there are many, many more artifacts being trafficked on the black market, and the profits from those sales are helping finance violence and bloodshed," said Rep. Engel. "The Senate has the opportunity to pass my legislation, go after this source of funding, and help preserve the cultural history that is under threat of destruction by ISIS."< Read more > - Show all items
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