Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

@ocasio-cortez.house.gov

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Rep. AOC & I toured the Culinary Health Center in #NV04 with leadership and workers from @culinary226.bsky.social This union-negotiated healthcare model is an example of what we’re fighting for, and proof that NV can lead the way to improve access to high-quality, affordable care for working people

Over the last week, I have received outreach from Albanian community members who are worried about their families' safety. I am calling on the Albanian government to deescalate the violent repression of protestors and respect Albanians’ freedom of expression.

On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the endless and bountiful contributions of Native people. Let us continue to center their voices and wisdom, and staunchly advocate for their community and land prosperity, especially as it relates to climate change.

Republicans’ OBBBA specifically targeted New York by stripping 450,000 New Yorkers of their health insurance. I'm proud to introduce the Restoring Essential Plan Coverage Act with @schumer.senate.gov to reinstate federal funding for the Essential Plan and protect our communities.

On Friday, an explosion in central Athens took the lives of 6 people, including 4 New Yorkers. I am sending my deepest condolences to the families of Florin Hoxha, Eris Cani, Ian Kirkpatrick, Florida Hoxha, and all our NY-14 constituents impacted by this tragedy.

As heavy rain and flooding continues to impact our city, it's important to monitor the latest forecasts and avoid unnecessary travel. If you must travel, never walk/drive into flooded areas and sign up for NOTIFY NYC to receive emergency notifications. Stay safe, NY-14.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the generations of immigrants, activists, artists, and trailblazers who paved the way for us. Our community thrives together. Let us hold each other close as we continue to fight for our collective prosperity.

Across the country, private equity and corporations are buying up doctors' offices, leading to patients paying more for worse care. @repvalhoyle.bsky.social and I are introducing the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act to get Wall Street out of Americans’ doctors’ offices.

wsj.comExclusive | Congressional Democrats Take Aim at Private Equity’s Role in MedicineA bill backed by Sen. Warren and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez would close ‘loopholes’ firms use to control physician practices

On this 25th anniversary, we mourn the thousands of lives lost on 9/11. Our hearts are with their loved ones. Let us also honor the courageous first responders who gave their all in our darkest hour. We will #NeverForget their bravery in the face of such terrifying tragedy.

Our office is currently hiring a veteran for a two-year position in our Hunts Point district office through the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. To qualify, veterans must meet the specific requirements of the program. Learn more here: ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/open-p...

ocasio-cortez.house.govGreen & Gold Congressional Aide ProgramThe Role: Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez is hiring a veteran for a two-year paid position in our Hunts Point district office through the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. To qualify, veterans must...

The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge has officially ended. This weekend, we gathered with friends and loved ones at the World's Borough Bookshop in Jackson Heights to celebrate our summer readers. We look forward to seeing you again next year. Keep reading, NY-14!

New York City has one of the highest rates of childhood asthma in the country. The BUSES Act would directly target New York's bus idling restrictions. If Republicans want this for their kids, that's their business. But I will not allow this to be done to mine.

Attention New Yorkers! Due to Trump’s OBBBA, 450,000 Essential Plan members had their insurance coverage cut on July 1st. This is the last week transitioning enrollees can opt into a Qualified Health Plan. Go to info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/QualifiedHealthPlans or call 1-855-355-5777 for more info.

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1 in 8 young people personally know someone who has been the target of deepfake nudes. The DEFIANCE Act stands to give those survivors a chance to seek justice. Whether my name is on the bill or not, we must not allow sexual predators to run amok. We must pass DEFIANCE.

This summer, my office launched our first ever Summer Reading Challenge for constituents in New York-14. Today, I got to read to our future leaders and talk with them about how we can build community and community power. Thank you NYPL for hosting us today!

There is pervasive corruption across our healthcare and agricultural systems that defy party lines. I meet with MAHA activists because a lot of their concerns are bipartisan issues that major corporations paint as partisan. The fight isn't left and right, it's top and bottom.

Pharmaceutical companies, like AbbVie and AstraZeneca, abuse the U.S. patent system to monopolize the drug market and prevent patients from accessing affordable drugs. We must develop more stringent standards that reward real innovation and crack down on corporate profiteering.

Israel must release pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, who has been held without charge for 18 months and now faces an imminent threat to his life from torture. Israel must end the targeting of health workers and the inhumane treatment of Palestinians in arbitrary detention.

I am devastated by the death of Tibetan freedom activist Lobga Rangzen. As we mourn his loss, we continue to fight for human rights in Tibet and across the globe. My heart is with his loved ones and our entire Tibetan community in NY-14.

Due to Trump’s OBBBA, the New York State Department of Health has notified 450,000 Essential Plan members that their insurance coverage will end tomorrow, July 1st. If you are among those impacted, you can navigate to nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call 1-855-355-5777 for more info.

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