Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Read my statement on my recent appointment to the House Energy and Commerce Committee ⬇️

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.

As America marks 250 years, may we recommit to building a diverse democracy, an economy that works for the many and not just the few, and a future where every generation has the opportunity to live a dignified life. Happy 4th of July!

Extreme heat can be dangerous, especially for older adults and people with health conditions. Here's how you can stay safe when temps rise. Plan. Prepare. Stay informed. Stay hydrated. Stay cool. Visit nyc.gov/beattheheat to find cool options near you.

Today an extreme heat watch is in effect across NYC! Dangerous temperatures are expected to rise into the 100s. Locate the nearest cooling center at finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters/ or by calling 311. To get emergency updates, visit NYC.gov/notifynyc or text NOTIFYNYC to 692-692.

My statement on the Tenth Anniversary of PROMESA ⬇️

We’re bracing for a historic heat wave. The best way to stay safe is to stay in air conditioning.  Cooling centers are already available now with hundreds more being activated WEDNESDAY.  Visit finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters to find the closest one to you.

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.

⚡️ New: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has introduced an amendment that could effectively halt all offensive and defensive U.S. military aid to Israel under current conditions, as part of a package of 11 amendments to the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act. 🔸The proposal would require all U.S. defense articles and services to be used in accordance with international law and, consistent with Section 620I of the Foreign Assistance Act, prohibit transfers to countries that restrict U.S.-supported humanitarian aid — unless the president certifies the recipient is complying with those requirements and Congress separately authorizes the transfer. 🔸Its practical force lies in stripping the president’s discretion to look past existing law. Section 620I already bars aid to governments that block U.S. humanitarian assistance, but administrations have repeatedly declined to determine that Israel is in violation despite restrictions on aid entering Gaza. 🔸 Under the amendment, the president would have to affirmatively make that determination, and Congress would have to specifically authorize the transfer through legislation before covered military aid could proceed. 📸 Reuters

Extreme heat arrives Wednesday. Today, while it is still mild, is the day to get ready. Take a few minutes to safely clean and install your air conditioner. A working AC is the single most effective way to prevent heat illness and death, especially for older adults, people with health conditions, and anyone at higher risk. At Emergency Management, we plan for heat as the deadliest weather we face, and we know the days before matter most. Set yourself up now to keep you and your family safe so you are cool and protected when the temperatures climb. Visit nyc.gov/beready to learn how to prepare for extreme heat and to sign up for Notify NYC alerts.

Americans in Venezuela can call +1-202-501-4444 for consular assistance. Friends and family in the U.S. worried about loved ones can call +1-888-407-4747. If you're abroad, enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive safety updates at STEP.state.gov (2/2)

To those in NY-14 and beyond with family and loved ones in Venezuela, we stand with you in this moment of tragedy. As we monitor the situation, I want to alert constituents of the below guidance from the Department of State. (1/2)

AOC: They come in the right way, they fill out their paperwork, they have gotten a job, they’re participating in our economy, they’re paying taxes, and now we’re going to endanger and possibly put people on a track to deportation who are gainfully participating in their communities and in our economy at a time when, frankly, even just economically and socially, we need these folks now more than ever. Video: @MattLaslo

AOC on Inflation: It’s not easy to just find a cheaper apartment when every apartment or every home in your area is the same unaffordable price. And so what is so challenging about this is that this isn’t just like going to the grocery store and buying the generic cereal and switching over. How do you actually accommodate when you can’t afford medicine, when you can’t afford your housing? This is a crisis… MacFarlane: Do you think the administration is taking it seriously? AOC: No, they’re making it worse because what the Trump administration is doing is entering sweetheart deal after sweetheart deal, whether it’s with Monsanto and our food supply with glyphosate, whether it’s housing, whether it’s, you know, these crypto agents that are engaged in money laundering—I think at least. I think they are not only ignoring it, they see it and they are actively making it worse. And what they think is that people are too dumb to understand what it is that they’re doing. They’re banking on the fact that people will support them no matter what and that nothing will change that support. And I think that what is really important is for every voter, regardless of your background or your party or whatever it is, to understand what’s your line and what is acceptable to you.

Today marks four years since the Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to abortion. Now, reproductive freedoms are under sustained attack across the country, regularly endangering the lives of those in need of care. We must protect reproductive health care at all costs.

NYCHA Tenant Associations play a vital role in advocating for residents on issues like housing conditions, safety, and tenant rights. It was great to connect with our NYCHA TA Presidents to discuss priorities for our community in the year ahead.

Thunderstorms and the chance of flash flooding move into NYC today. Heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and lightning are all possible. High winds can knock down trees and power lines and send debris flying. Heavy rain can flood streets and basement apartments fast, often with very little warning. NYCEM activated the city's Flash Flood Emergency Plan on Thursday. We have been preparing since then and through the day, coordinating with agency partners and tracking conditions around the clock so the city is ready and New Yorkers get the word in time to act. Now we need you to do your part. Know your risk. If you live in a basement or ground-floor apartment, a low-lying neighborhood, or an area that has flooded before, you are at higher risk. Take a few minutes now to get ready. Before the storm: Sign up for alerts at nyc.gov/notifynyc or text NYC to 692-692. If you live in a basement apartment, select the basement apartment alert option so you get warnings that apply to where you live. Bring in or tie down anything that can blow away, like trash cans, lawn furniture, plant pots, and umbrellas. Clear debris from basement windows, stairwell drains, and gutters so water can flow. Make sure your basement exits are clear and easy to open. Keep a Go Bag near your door with medications, a flashlight, a phone charger, and important documents in waterproof bags. When it hits: If you hear thunder, head inside and move away from windows to an interior room on a lower floor. Do not touch electrical equipment or plumbing during a thunderstorm. If a Flash Flood Warning or Emergency is issued, act immediately and move to higher ground. Do not wait to see the water. Never walk or drive through floodwater. Just 6 inches can knock you off your feet, and 1 foot can sweep away a car. Once you leave a flooded area, do not go back until officials confirm it is clear. Flooding can develop overnight, so keep your phone nearby with alerts on and the volume up. Sign up at nyc.gov/notifynyc and get more storm and flooding tips at nyc.gov/beready.

Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is hard fought, but guaranteed when we organize and refuse to back down. The work is not done. Today, we celebrate Black American resistance and resilience, and recommit to the transformation required to deliver real equity and justice for all.

Corruption has poisoned our politics for too long. @RepAOC, @RepMikeLevin, and I are taking it head on. Working class Americans deserve a political system that answers to them, not the elite.

🌡️ Round two, New York. Friday is the last hot day of this stretch, with the heat index peaking near 97°F (36°C) in the late afternoon. The Heat Advisory stays in effect and lifts at 8 PM tonight. Keep finding a cool option, meaning any public or private space with air conditioning, like a library, a mall, a friend's place, or a city cooling center. Find one near you at on.nyc.gov/2U2dXTP. 🧊 Relief is on the way: a cold front rolls in tonight with storms, then clears the air for a cooler, less humid weekend. Here is Friday hour by hour. 👇