WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) sent a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urging an immediate federal investigation into reports alleging that employees of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health) used taxpayer-funded time, personnel, and facilities to hold an antisemitic "Global Oppression and Public Health Working Group" meeting.
Stefanik additionally requested that HHS and the Office of Inspector General:
1. Open a formal investigation into whether federally funded resources, including staff time, equipment, or facilities, were used to organize, host, or promote the reported Global Oppression and Public Health Working Group meeting at NYC Health;
2. Assess compliance with Title VI and related HHS civil rights requirements, including whether the activity created or contributed to a hostile environment for Jewish employees or members of the public;
3. Evaluate whether senior NYC Health leadership or external political officials reviewed or approved the activity, and whether proper grant administration and internal controls were followed;
4. Determine whether corrective action, enforcement measures, or recovery of federal funds are appropriate.
Stefanik has repeatedly condemned the spike in violence against Jews in New York City where antisemitic hate crimes are up 182% just one month into Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration.
Read the letter HERE.
