Press Releases

For forty years, Congressman Rangel has faithfully served the people of New York’s
Fifteenth District. He has at all times acted in his constituents’ best interests and has brought
them economic and educational opportunities, as exemplified by his tireless support for the City
College of New York (“CCNY”). Congressman Rangel donated his official papers to CCNY,
secured appropriations to support the College’s academic program in public service, and
promoted the program to education-minded philanthropists. The benefit Congressman Rangel

WASHINGTON. - As baseball's greatest stars gathered Tuesday evening for their annual Mid-Summer Classic in Anaheim, Congressman Charles Rangel continued to call for next year's All-Star Game to be moved from Phoenix, Arizona.

Leaders across the nation are urging Major League Baseball to re-locate the event as a way of signaling their disapproval of the state's controversial SB1070 immigration law. The state legislation, passed this spring, would make it easier for local law enforcement to identify, prosecute and deport undocumented immigrants.

Congressman Is Proud to Have a Vibrant, Progressive Jewish Community Within His Congressional District

The following is a response submitted by Congressman Charles Rangel to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. The Congressman has requested that it become part of the official public record:

Half of All American Families Have Donated, Millions Eligible for Tax Deduction

February 2, 2010

Congressman Joins Local Elected Officials and Community Leaders in Encouraging Residents to Claim EITC and Use Available Free Tax Preparation Resources.

February 1, 2010

Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) issued the following statement in response to the release of President Obama’s budget outline for Fiscal Year 2011: *

Legislation makes targeted investments to create jobs, provides immediate assistance to American families

Legislation makes targeted investments to create jobs, provides immediate assistance to American families

Congressman Charles B. Rangel released the following statement in support of provisions in the House-approved Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) that increase access to Medicaid and reduce Medicare Part D costs for people living with HIV/AIDS. The bill passed the House on Saturday, Nov. 7, by a vote of 220 to 215: