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| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301024731/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-highlights-district-successes-2013 | REED HIGHLIGHTS DISTRICT SUCCESSES IN 2013 | 2013-12-30 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Reflecting on the past year, Congressman Tom Reed pointed to the many community wide successes and the day to day stories of families and individuals helped through his office. “Working with constituents to provide solutions on problems big and small is what we are here to do and it is by far the most important part of the job,” Congressman Reed said. “We’ve held more than 110 town halls throughout our eleven counties and helped constituents work through more than 5,000 constituent cases as we continue to make their priorities our priorities.” Reed reflected on some of the district’s major victories in the past year, including keeping the NRG plant in Dunkirk, awarding Salamanca School District impact aid, maintaining the Elmira Psychiatric Center, working with the FAA and Corning Hospital to expedite construction, strides combating the invasive species Hydrilla and efforts to keep the tower at the Ithaca Tompkins airport open. He also reflected on working with families on the day to day issues that Reed says are so critical to the role of the office. “We were able to help one constituent who because of a medical condition, her father was not able to recall where he put his mortgage discharge paperwork in order to sell the business. In another instance, we helped a local organization recently get their 501c3 status that had been stalled since 2007. “It’s these kinds of issues we tackle on a daily basis that have the biggest impact and really stand out,” Congressman Reed continued. “There will undoubtedly be plenty of talk about politics but despite all of that talk, I will continue to focus on what really matters: constituents of the 23rd district and their needs and concerns.” ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301093908/http://reed.house.gov/event/thursday-december-19 | Thursday December 19 | 2013-12-20 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Thursday December 19 Start: December 20, 2013 1:11 pm End: December 20, 2013 1:11 pm Dec 20, 2013 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301024754/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/statement-congressman-tom-reed-announcement-elmira-psychiatric-center-will-remain-open | Statement from Congressman Tom Reed on the announcement that the Elmira Psychiatric Center will remain open with inpatient services | 2013-12-19 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | “The entire Southern Tier community should take pride in its unwavering efforts to save what is truly an unmatched resource in our area. Joining in efforts to support the Elmira Psychiatric Center, it was remarkable to hear the success stories from patients and their families of the unparalleled care. I was proud to stand with employees, former patients, their families and local officials to advocate for the center’s continuation to preserve the jobs there and see its services continue close to home. The center has a long history as a cost-effective, high-quality provider of mental health services and I am thrilled it will be able to continue providing that care.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301093953/http://reed.house.gov/event/wednesday-december-18 | Wednesday December 18 | 2013-12-18 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Wednesday December 18 Start: December 18, 2013 5:20 pm End: December 18, 2013 5:20 pm Dec 18, 2013 Jerusalem Town Hall Meeting | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140221201034/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-announces-big-win-local-steel-manufacturers | REED ANNOUNCES BIG WIN FOR LOCAL STEEL MANUFACTURERS | 2013-12-17 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed Tuesday announced a big win for local steel manufacturers: the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will maintain the trade remedy on hot-rolled steel from China, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand and Ukraine. As a result, U.S. steel manufacturers, including Nucor Vulcraft in Chemung, will benefit from ITC protections against unfairly-traded imports. “This is a big win for the entire United States steel industry and the jobs and industries it supports,” Congressman Reed said. “The success of our local steel manufacturers depends on our ability to create a level playing field for them. Unfair competition dumped into our U.S. market would surely mean less investment and growth from our U.S. manufacturers and I am thrilled we are taking steps to prevent that unfair activity. Today’s news is a positive for steel manufacturers, particularly district manufacturer Nucor Vulcraft in Chemung, as they will be able to continue their work to strengthen our economy.” "Today’s vote by the bipartisan U.S. International Trade Commission to maintain the existing trade remedy on hot-rolled steel from China, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand and Ukraine will help ensure that Nucor teammates across the United States are not injured by unfairly traded imports," said Mike Heine, Vice President and General Manager of Vulcraft New York. "I commend Congressman Reed for his efforts to prevent unlawful trade practices from destroying strong American jobs, and hampering a lasting economic recovery.” The announcement comes following a letter Congressman Reed and Ways and Means Committee colleagues sent to the ITC asking that the ITC renew the countervailing (CVD) and anti-dumping (AD) duties on imports from these countries. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301024911/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-reed-hosts-army-corps-brigadier-general-chautauqua-county-water-project | CONGRESSMAN REED HOSTS ARMY CORPS BRIGADIER GENERAL IN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY FOR WATER PROJECT SITE VISITS | 2013-12-17 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed welcomed United States Army Corps of Engineers Brigadier General Margaret Burcham to the 23rd Congressional District Tuesday for site visits to water projects in Chautauqua County. Congressman Reed and Brigadier General Burcham were joined by representatives from the Buffalo and Pittsburgh District Army Corps of Engineers, state and local officials, and community members. The group discussed water projects such as dredging, environmental restoration efforts including combating invasive species and opportunities for the Water Resources Reform and Development Act to expedite project completion. “Today was an excellent opportunity for us to work on the ground with Brigadier General Burcham and key decision makers to visit Chautauqua Lake, Dunkirk Harbor and Cattaraugus Creek – all areas that are a priority for the county,” Congressman Reed said. “It certainly makes a difference when we can show key decision makers with their own eyes what we’re trying to accomplish with the work we’ve done on paper. Whether it’s supporting jobs, trade, recreation and tourism or manufacturing, all of our waterways provide significant economic activity for the region and it’s part of our job to make sure we protect those vital waterways.” "Today's visits were a wonderful opportunity for the Corps to hear directly from the people of Chautauqua County about their concerns for maintaining the vibrant ecosystems and economic viability of their lakes and harbors," Brig. Gen. Burcham said. "We learned a great deal about the details of their challenges so we can partner to seek solutions. I was especially impressed with the collaboration and commitment among the many local and state leaders and community stakeholders." The group visited Chautauqua Lake, Dunkirk Harbor, and Cattaraugus Creek as part of the county tour. The discussion at Chautauqua Lake included an overview of past environmental efforts of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Chautauqua County and a discussion of possible future projects… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301094025/http://reed.house.gov/event/tuesday-december-17 | Tuesday December 17 | 2013-12-17 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Tuesday December 17 Start: December 17, 2013 5:33 pm End: December 17, 2013 5:33 pm Dec 17, 2013 United States Army Corps of Engineers Event | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140221190833/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-lauds-chautauqua-community-nrg-decision | REED LAUDS CHAUTAUQUA COMMUNITY ON NRG DECISION | 2013-12-16 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed today gave high praise to the Chautauqua County community on its efforts to keep NRG open and operational in Dunkirk. The Sunday announcement that NRG will repower with natural gas was met with praise from Congressman Reed, local and state officials and Chautauqua County residents who all added their voice in support of repowering. “The support from the local Chautauqua community is what ultimately made this decision a reality and the victory goes to them,” Congressman Reed said. “The community wrote letters, made phone calls and circulated petitions in what was a loud, unified, cohesive message. They made their voices heard and we have them to thank for the positive outcome. Kudos to the community and kudos to all who accomplished what was a successful team effort.” Reed weighed in heavily with the Governor’s office, the Public Service Commission (PSC), and National Grid to voice what he and many at the state and local level felt was the necessary path for NRG: repower with natural gas to save jobs, create more jobs, and keep the plant in the community. “It’s amazing what you can get accomplished when it doesn’t matter who gets the credit,” Reed continued. “The fight to repower the plant with natural gas keeps in place necessary infrastructure that will put Western New York in a position for a manufacturing renaissance. The decision is a win for the community not only today, but in the years to come as we see this manufacturing rebirth play out.” ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301094049/http://reed.house.gov/event/monday-december-16 | Monday December 16 | 2013-12-16 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Monday December 16 Start: December 16, 2013 5:44 pm End: December 16, 2013 5:44 pm Dec 16, 2013 Weekly Media Call Attending the Manufacturers Council of the Allegany County (MCAC) Meeting | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-from-congressman-chris-collins-on-the-congressional-budget | Statement from Congressman Chris Collins on the Congressional Budget Agreement | 2013-12-13 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | Tonight I voted in favor of the congressional budget compromise that passed the House with strong bipartisan support. This agreement is far from perfect, but it does reduce our deficit by $23 billion and locks in discretionary spending at levels below what the House GOP budget called for. In addition, the agreement cuts spending in a smart, targeted away and avoids the pain caused by the President’s sequester, especially for our brave men and women in the military. This agreement, however, falls painfully short in its total lack of entitlement program reform. It is my hope that as we move into a new year, the President and Congress can find the political courage to address this critical issue to ensure that Social Security and Medicare are strong for both current beneficiaries and future generations. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301025406/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-passes-bill-help-new-york-firefighters-receive-donations-after-shooting | REED PASSES BILL TO HELP NEW YORK FIREFIGHTERS RECEIVE DONATIONS AFTER SHOOTING | 2013-12-13 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed voted Thursday to pass legislation to help the victims and families of the West Webster Fire Department following the December 24, 2012 shooting. The bill allows public charities to make a payment to any firefighter who was injured as a result of the ambush, or to the spouse or any dependent of any firefighter who died as a result. Reed was a co-sponsor of the bill. “Coming up on the one year anniversary of this heinous act, we can remember and honor the memory and sacrifice of these volunteer responders by caring for the victims and their families,” Congressman Reed said. “We can’t erase what happened but we can help ease the burden with the generosity of Americans across the country who heard of the tragedy and donated. I am proud to partner with my colleague from New York, Rep. Slaughter on this necessary piece of legislation.” While donations for the firefighters and their families were made to the West Webster Fire Department, a 501(c)(3) organization, the rules currently governing non-profit groups prevent the funds from being distributed as intended to the victims and their families. The Fallen Firefighters Assistance Tax Clarification Act works to correct that error and distribute the donations to the affected families. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301025431/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-tom-reed-protects-rural-hospitals-funding-loss | CONGRESSMAN TOM REED PROTECTS RURAL HOSPITALS FROM FUNDING LOSS | 2013-12-13 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed voted Thursday to pass a six-month extension in funding for the area’s Low-Volume and Medicare-Dependent hospitals programs that expired at the end of September. “Our rural hospitals will see a much-needed extension in funding as part of the bipartisan budget agreement,” Congressman Reed said. “It’s important we protect and care for our rural hospitals and the jobs they support, just as we rely on them for high-quality care close to home. I am pleased this policy was included and will continue to partner with the rural hospitals moving into next year to ensure long-term program funding.” Congressman Tom Reed and Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the bipartisan Rural Hospital Access Act earlier this year to reauthorize the Medicare-dependent hospital and enhanced low-volume hospital programs to avoid expiration. "Vermont's rural hospitals have a strong reputation for providing high quality health care to seniors in the communities they serve," Congressman Welch said. "This legislation will make sure our hospitals continue to serve them in the short term.” New York’s 23rd Congressional District has three Medicare-dependent hospitals: Corning Hospital, Ira Davenport, and St. Joseph’s of Elmira and three low-volume hospitals: Jones Memorial, Ira Davenport, and St. James Mercy. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-from-congressman-chris-collins-on-erie-county-legislature-s | Statement from Congressman Chris Collins on Erie County Legislature’s Vote to Ban Fracking | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | Today's vote by the Erie County Legislature to irresponsibly ban fracking ensures that Western New York will continue to wallow in the status quo while jobs flee our region for pro-growth areas that embrace new technologies and common-sense job policies. By voting in favor of this ban today, county legislators have aligned themselves with President Obama and Governor Cuomo's fringe, anti-business interests that have sabotaged New York's economy and jobs for our citizens. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wny-executive-and-orchard-park-resident-testifies-before-rep-collins | WNY Executive and Orchard Park Resident Testifies Before Congressman Chris Collins & Congressional Committee | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | Moog Inc. executive and Orchard Park resident Dick Aubrecht testified before Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) and the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology today. The hearing, “Building a Network for Manufacturing Innovation,” examined the need for a manufacturing innovation network in our country. “I’m grateful to Dick Aubrecht for making the trip to Washington to testify today. His background and leadership at Moog, along with the company’s work with Erie Community College on manufacturing training programs, makes him uniquely qualified to speak on the need to build a network for manufacturing innovation,” said Congressman Collins. “Since coming to Congress, I have appreciated Dick’s help and knowledge in working to increase our manufacturing base in Western New York.” The hearing also reviewed the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2013 (H.R. 2996), legislation which would authorize the creation of a Network for Manufacturing Innovation Program. Collins is a co-sponsor of the bill. This program would improve American manufacturing competitiveness, stimulate innovation, facilitate the transition of novel technologies to commercialization; accelerate workforce development; and leverage non-federal capital. This bill also creates Centers for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) to address challenges in advanced manufacturing and focus on manufacturing processes, new materials or technologies, and supply chain methodologies. “Manufacturing plays a vital role in our nation’s economy and in order to remain competitive, we must help provide our manufacturers with a skilled workforce and the resources to further innovation. This legislation is a step toward developing that workforce and fostering the needed innovation,” said Congressman Collins. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140221192628/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-tom-reed-statement-following-house-passage-budget-agreement | Congressman Tom Reed statement following House passage of the budget agreement | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | “I support the budget agreement because it changes the status quo in Washington by making permanent reforms to mandatory spending and continues us down the path of deficit reduction which I am firmly committed to. The agreement signals a return to a normal budget process, moving the country away from what has become the pattern of ‘government by crisis.’ While the plan is not perfect and much work remains to be done, the fact that the House and Senate, Republican and Democrat, were able to come together on a bipartisan budget compromise that works to avoid another government shutdown is encouraging.” ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301094118/http://reed.house.gov/event/thursday-december-12 | Thursday December 12 | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Thursday December 12 Start: December 12, 2013 11:33 am End: December 12, 2013 11:33 am Dec 12, 2013 Testified before the Subcommittee on Research and Technology regarding the RAMI Act Ways & Means Markup of H.R. 2810 - The Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act Attending the House Trade Working Group Meeting Vote on The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 Vote on H.Res. 441 - Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendments to H.R. 3304 - National Defense Authorization Act, with an amendment | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301025455/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-tom-reed-staff-lakewood-december-18th-office-hours | CONGRESSMAN TOM REED STAFF IN LAKEWOOD DECEMBER 18TH FOR OFFICE HOURS | 2013-12-11 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed’s staff will hold office hours Wednesday, December 18th at the Lakewood Village Offices. Reed’s staff will be at the Village Offices, 20 West Summit Street, from 2:15pm until 4:15pm to help answer questions and gather feedback. Whether it’s a Social Security, Medicare, Veterans or any other question or concern with a federal government agency, Congressman Reed’s staff will be available to help. Any of Reed’s offices throughout the district can be contacted with questions: Corning: 89 West Market Street (607) 654-7566 Geneva: 433 Exchange Street (315) 759-5229 Ithaca: 401 East State Street, Suite 304-1 (607) 222-2027 Jamestown: 2 East 2nd Street, Suite 300 (716) 708-6369 Olean: 1 Bluebird Square (716) 379-8434 New York’s 23rd Congressional District includes the counties of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins and Yates. Please call (716) 708-6369 with any questions regarding the Lakewood office hours or visit www.Reed.house.gov. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301025519/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-votes-kids-first-research-act | REED VOTES FOR KIDS FIRST RESEARCH ACT | 2013-12-11 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed voted Wednesday in support of the bipartisan Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act. The bill prioritizes taxpayer funding for scientific research of pediatric diseases and disorders such as autism, juvenile diabetes, and children’s cancer by eliminating taxpayer funding for political conventions. Reed co-sponsored the bill. “Caring for our children should always come before politics,” Congressman Reed said. “This bill prioritizes funding where it is needed: investing in our children. Finding cures and improving the quality of life for these children and their families is something we can and should all come together to support.” The Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act authorizes $126 million over ten years for pediatric research grants at the National Institutes of Health by eliminating the Presidential Election Campaign Fund (PECF) and terminating taxpayer funding for political party nominating conventions. Earlier this year Gary Mervis, Chairman and Founder of Camp Good Days and Special Times, joined Congressman Reed in supporting the bill and joined forces to highlight the need to prioritize children’s health ahead of politics. Their op-ed can be found here. “Nothing says more than who we are as a people than the care and love we share with our children,” Gary Mervis said. “Diseases rob them of who they are and cause them to grow up too quickly. We owe it to them to find new treatments and cures, this has to become a priority. The passage of the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act is a giant step forward. I applaud Congressman Reed and the other organizations that have supported this bill.” A host of organizations have voiced their strong support for the bill, organizations like Autism Speaks, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, National Fragile X Foundation, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the National Down Syndrome Society and Camp Good Days and Special Times. The bill was named the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act after ten-year-old Gabriella, who passed a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301094142/http://reed.house.gov/event/wednesday-december-11 | Wednesday December 11 | 2013-12-11 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Wednesday December 11 Start: December 11, 2013 12:16 pm End: December 11, 2013 12:16 pm Dec 11, 2013 Five Minute Speech on Honest Proposal Meeting with Secretary's Innovation Group Interview with YNN Vote on H.R. 2019 - The Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act Vote on S. 1471 - The Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act Vote on H.R. 3212 - The Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2013 Vote on H.R. 1992 - The Israel QME Enhancement Act Vote on H.R. 2319 - The Native American Veterans' Memorial Amendments Act of 2013 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140221192658/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-bipartisan-group-house-seek-common-ground-budget | REED, BIPARTISAN GROUP IN HOUSE SEEK COMMON GROUND ON BUDGET | 2013-12-10 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed and a bipartisan group of House Members sent a letter to House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan and Senate Budget Committee Chairman Patty Murray this week, saying the group wants to work across the aisle to find solutions to the nation’s economic problems. The letter, led by Reed and Congressman John Barrow (D-GA) offers a joint commitment to work together toward that end. “Our message is a simple one, and one we are serious about: we want to work together and do what it takes to reach a budget agreement,” Congressman Reed said. “Joint efforts will be most effective as leaders draft a conference budget report aimed at improving our country’s fiscal situation long-term.” “Outside the spotlight of the national media a coalition of Republicans and Democrats actually want to work together to address our long-term budget problems,” said Congressman Barrow. “We’re committed to finding common ground on these issues, and in order to do that we have to work together with budget negotiators.” The letter states: “As solution-oriented Members of Congress, we strive to find common ground on some of the most serious challenges before us. Like many Americans, we agree that the gridlock in Washington has to stop. We urge you to find commonsense, bipartisan solutions to the serious fiscal challenges we face as a nation.” “We stand ready to work with you on a bipartisan solution that solves our nation’s fiscal problems,” the letter continues. “We believe that what unites us far exceeds what divides us. It is time to put our differences aside.” The letter was the topic of a Roll Call article Tuesday. The text of the letter can be found below. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301025558/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-updates-farm-bill-progress | REED UPDATES ON FARM BILL PROGRESS | 2013-12-10 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed today said the conference committee completing work on the Farm Bill continues to close gaps between the House and Senate-passed bills and is nearing a resolution. “What’s important is that the Farm Bill talks continue and a fair resolution is agreed upon that meets the needs of farmers,” Congressman Reed said. “As the conference committee continues its work, my hope is that the committee keeps the big-picture in mind: a long-term, five-year Farm Bill that gives farmers the tools they need to provide our families with affordable, safe food.” Reed says the input he took to Washington on the Farm Bill came directly from district farmers who Reed says provided “invaluable, front-line input and insight.” On the farm programs side, Congressman Reed said many of the reforms being ironed out are what Finger Lakes and Southern Tier farmers say will help them do their jobs better: reforms to crop insurance, the continuation of the Specialty Crop Research Initiative, and reforms to dairy programs. In the Nutrition Title of the Farm Bill which includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) commonly referred to as food stamps, Reed is working on reforms to give able-bodied adults without children opportunities to work, engage in job training, or volunteer in the community to empower them to be self-sufficient. “It is important that food stamp-related reforms help individuals move toward self-sufficiency,” Reed said. “Helping individuals move toward self-sufficiency with job skills should be the goal of the program, rather than trapping them in a limitless program which traps individuals in poverty and does nothing to help them become more financially independent.” ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301094216/http://reed.house.gov/event/friday-december-6 | Friday December 6 | 2013-12-06 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Friday December 6 Start: December 6, 2013 5:34 pm End: December 6, 2013 5:34 pm Dec 6, 2013 Finger Lakes Women's Business Roundtable Interview with WLEA | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-chris-collins-transfer-act-passes-house-committee-vote | Congressman Chris Collins’ TRANSFER Act Passes House Committee Vote | 2013-12-05 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Chris Collins’ legislation to help scientists commercialize their ideas passed through the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology today. The TRANSFER Act of 2013, which passed with bipartisan support and has the backing of local and national research universities, will now go to the House Committee on Small Business for approval. “This legislation addresses what we as a Committee have heard time and time again – there is a valley of death – a place where innovative new ideas die because there is no path to commercialization,” said Congressman Collins (NY-27). “This legislation mends that valley.” “Every day, new ideas are realized at our universities, non-profit research institutes and national labs,” continued Collins. “These ideas often remain just ideas because many researchers lack the resources to further their invention or concept. By investing in some of our nation’s brightest minds we can create desperately needed new jobs and small businesses. This bill will positively impact the federal taxpayers and local research institutions, including the University at Buffalo, RIT, the University of Rochester, and SUNY Geneseo.” As a member of the Committee on Science, Space and Technology, Congressman Collins is the sponsor of the TRANSFER Act (H.R. 2981). This bill builds upon a current program and specifically awards grants to innovative technology transfer programs at universities, research institutes, and national laboratories. Congressman Collins announced this legislation earlier this year at stops at the University at Buffalo’s Clinical and Translational Research Center in downtown Buffalo, the RIT Venture Creations Incubator in Rochester, and at SUNY Geneseo during a visit to its Nuclear Molecular Lab. The budget neutral TRANSFER Act would provide $50,000 grants, on average, and is supported by the American Council on Education, the Association of American Medical Colleges, the Association of American Universities, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, the Assoc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/collins-chairs-committee-hearing-on-obamacare-s-small-biz-impact | Congressman Chris Collins Chairs Committee Hearing on ObamaCare’s Small Biz Impact | 2013-12-04 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) wants the Obama Administration to clarify how it is counting and classifying small business employees as the new health care law mandates take effect. Collins chaired a full House Small Business Committee hearing today examining the health care law’s application of the business aggregation rule and the serious accounting concerns it raises for small businesses. The health care law requires businesses that employ 50 or more full-time or full-time equivalent employees to offer health insurance to their full-time employees. But the heath care law’s definition of ‘employee’ is unclear depending on how the ownership of the business is structured. While the answer is simple and straightforward for one business with a single owner, the answer is far murkier when a business has multiple owners, especially when the owners are family members. Under the presiding chairmanship of Rep. Collins, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health and Technology, the Small Business Committee heard the testimony of concerned small business owners, examined the administration’s process of determining whether businesses are considered single or multiple entities under the health care law, and heard suggestions on what changes to the rules could be considered to reduce confusion. “Small businesses need to know exactly what they have to do to comply with the health care law, and what it is going to cost,” said Chairman Collins. “Even at this late date, too many small businesses still do not have those facts. In particular, the business aggregation rule causes uncertainty among small businesses. The rules can be complicated and confusing, and small businesses need better answers and they need them quickly.” Materials from the hearing are available on the Committee’s website HERE. Notable Quotes: Deborah Walker, CPA, National Director, Compensation and Benefits, Cherry Bekaert, LLP, Tysons Corner, VA, said, “…[T]he mechanical tests used for qualified plan discrimination testing are overly compl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140221165441/http://reed.house.gov/congressman-tom-reed-hold-december-town-hall-meetings-allegany-chemung-and-yates-counties | CONGRESSMAN TOM REED TO HOLD DECEMBER TOWN HALL MEETINGS IN CHEMUNG AND YATES COUNTIES | 2013-12-04 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed will hold town hall meetings Wednesday, December 18th in Yates County in the Town of Jerusalem and Thursday, December 19th in Chemung County in the City of Elmira. All constituents with questions, concerns, and thoughts are encouraged to attend and participate. “All constituents are invited to join and share their thoughts with me in person right here in our district,” Congressman Reed said. “Whether it’s the government funding deadline or debt ceiling debate quickly approaching, Obamacare, or foreign policy in Iran, I am very interested in hearing directly from constituents on what their priorities are and encourage everyone interested to participate.” Town halls will be held in December as follows: Wednesday, Dec. 18th, 5:30pm Jerusalem Town Hall, 3816 Italy Hill Rd, Branchport Thursday, Dec. 19th, 5:30pm Elmira Town Hall, 1255 West Water St, Elmira Those unable to attend the town halls are encouraged to share their thoughts with Congressman Reed through his website (www.Reed.house.gov) or Facebook (www.Facebook.com/RepTomReed). Individuals can also sign up for regular updates through Reed’s website (www.Reed.house.gov/contact-me/newsletter). ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301094248/http://reed.house.gov/event/tuesday-december-3 | Tuesday December 3 | 2013-12-03 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Tuesday December 3 Start: December 3, 2013 11:00 am End: December 3, 2013 11:00 am Dec 3, 2013 GOP Conference Interview with Family Life Network Ways & Means Human Resources Subcommittee Member Briefing Vote on H.R. 1204 - The Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013 Vote on H.R. 2719 - The Transportation Acquisition Security Reform Act Vote on H.R. 255 - To amend certain definitions contained in the Provo River Project Transfer Act for purposes of clarifying certain property descriptions | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301025622/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-reed-announces-grant-hydrilla-task-force-eradicate-invasive-species-cayuga | CONGRESSMAN REED ANNOUNCES GRANT FOR HYDRILLA TASK FORCE TO ERADICATE INVASIVE SPECIES FROM CAYUGA INLET | 2013-12-02 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed Monday announced a grant awarded to the Hydrilla Task Force to help in the group’s efforts to eradicate hydrilla from the Cayuga Inlet. Congressman Reed worked with the local Task Force to identify the grant opportunity and sent a letter of support on the Task Force’s behalf. The grant was awarded in the amount of $75,000. “This grant is great news for the Tompkins County community as it continues its work to eliminate this threat to ecosystems, recreation, and the local economy as a whole,” Congressman Reed said. “We will continue to work with the Task Force to see that the area receives its fair share of resources to help combat the spread of hydrilla.” James Balyszak, Hydrilla Program Manager added, “The progress made since the implementation of the Cayuga Inlet Hydrilla Eradication Project in 2011 has been exceptional. Eradication of this highly invasive aquatic plant is crucial to the overall health of Cayuga Lake and all NYS waters. Education and outreach to the community will be an important component of the overall project. With the support of Congressman Reed, as well as the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Hydrilla Task Force of the Cayuga Lake Watershed looks to continue successful eradication efforts in Tompkins County moving forward. We greatly appreciate the support of all of our stakeholders.” Earlier this year Congressman Reed met with the Hydrilla Task Force in Ithaca to learn more about education and eradication efforts in response to the highly invasive aquatic weed in the Cayuga Inlet. The Hydrilla Task Force, comprised of the Cornell Cooperative Extension, City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, the Finger Lakes-Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, received the grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301025646/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-expresses-strong-opposition-serious-concern-president%E2%80%99s-iran-deal | REED EXPRESSES STRONG OPPOSITION, SERIOUS CONCERN FOR PRESIDENT’S IRAN DEAL | 2013-12-02 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed Monday reiterated his opposition to the deal the President reached with Iran to ease economic sanctions, saying taking the pressure off Iran brings the country closer to becoming a nuclear power. ���I share the concern raised in the district that the recent Iranian nuclear deal the President has entered the United States into is a dangerous one,��? Congressman Reed said. ���What the deal does is actually brings Iran closer to becoming a nuclear power. That very real threat puts our troops at risk, our own U.S. security at risk, and puts our allies at risk.��? �� Since the President announced the six-month deal, Iran has said it will not stop work on its reactor at Arak, one of the key sites: ���Continued construction at Arak is clear proof of the Iranian intent to continue nuclear capability efforts,��? Reed said. ���I am supportive of sanctions being fully enforced and would be supportive of additional sanctions being placed on Iran,��? Reed continued. ���Now is not the time to ease sanctions without making Iran dismantle its nuclear infrastructure. We should keep the pressure on Iran in order to protect our own interests and the interests of our allies, particularly Israel.��? In July, the House passed the Nuclear Iran Prevention Act with a strong bipartisan vote of 400-20. Reed called on the Senate Monday to take up the House-approved Iran sanctions bill and force Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons. ���Each day the bill sits in the Senate, Iranians are able to move forward with their nuclear development,��? Reed said of the bill. ���The Senate should take up the Nuclear Iran Prevention Act to send a clear message that where the President is taking us with the already-volatile Iran is troublesome and dangerous.��? ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301094313/http://reed.house.gov/event/monday-december-2 | Monday December 2 | 2013-12-02 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Monday December 2 Start: December 2, 2013 5:32 pm End: December 2, 2013 5:32 pm Dec 2, 2013 Weekly Media Call Vote on H.R. 3547 - The Space Launch Liability Indemnification Extension Act Vote on H.R. 3588 - To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from the prohibition on the use of lead pipes, fittings, fixtures, solder, and flux | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wny-delegation-urges-homeland-security-to-set-up-shop-at-niagara-falls | WNY Delegation Urges Homeland Security to Set Up Shop at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station | 2013-11-25 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | Members of Western New York’s Congressional delegation are pressing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish missions at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS). In a letter to the Acting Secretary of DHS, Congressman Chris Collins, Congressman Brian Higgins, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Senator Charles Schumer urged the Department to consider NFARS as a regional location for several DHS missions including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customers and Border Protection, and certain operations of the U.S. Coast Guard. The delegation stressed the strategic advantages of the NFARS, including the secure nature of the facility and the fact that the closest Coast Guard response team is currently based in Detroit. Adding Coast Guard helicopters and other critical safety equipment to the NFARS would be a benefit to both DHS and the surrounding region. The letter also urges DHS leadership to consider the cost effectiveness of such a move. While DHS studies locations for regional operations in the Northeast, the delegation believes that the immediate and appropriate space available at the NFARS makes the location an ideal fit for DHS and American taxpayers. “The Western New York Delegation is committed to working together to ensure that the NFARS remains a critical military installation and a significant source of employment and economic activity for Western New York,” said Congressman Collins. “Locating regional DHS missions at the NFARS would be a win for both the federal government and our local community.” “The Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station plays a critical role in our community and our country’s national security,” said Congressman Higgins. “We need to position the base for longevity and strength for generations to come.” “Bringing a Homeland Security mission to Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station would help the agency leverage the major assets we have right on site, including the air field, firing range and medical clinic,” said Senator Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131214202911/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-looks-toward-us-energy-security-2020 | REED LOOKS TOWARD U.S. ENERGY SECURITY BY 2020 | 2013-11-25 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Reed Monday highlighted a positive trend for drivers across the country: lower gas prices due to a boom in North American energy development. The national gas price average is below last year’s low and continues to average about a quarter less per gallon than in 2012. “An abundant supply of North American oil is directly contributing to lower, more stable gas prices at the pump,” Congressman Reed said. “I am firmly committed to an “all-of-the-above” energy policy to continue this trend and achieve energy security for the United States within the decade. Hydraulic fracturing has unlocked previously inaccessible oil and natural gas resources, bringing with it manufacturing jobs, lower energy costs, and lower transportation costs.” Citing a recent CNN article, Reed said gas under $3 per gallon is being made possible by developing North American resources. Six states are already seeing gas prices below $3 per gallon with another six states within a nickel of that mark. According to the Oil Price Information Service, consumers can find gas prices under $3 per gallon at about 20 percent of gas stations throughout the country. “Especially as families prepare to travel for Thanksgiving, this trend is welcome news for hardworking taxpayers who are able to keep more of their hard-earned money in their pockets,” Reed continued. “As we must approach this issue from a national security standpoint, developing North American resources also protects our sons and daughters from being put at risk in our military as we depend less on oil from the Middle East. We have an opportunity to become energy secure in front of us and we should not lose sight of that goal.” The CNN article is available here. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131214203237/http://reed.house.gov/event/monday-november-25 | Monday November 25 | 2013-11-25 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Start: November 25, 2013 11:27 am End: November 25, 2013 11:27 am | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-chris-collins-honors-vietnam-veteran-his-widow-in-lockport | Congressman Chris Collins Honors Vietnam Veteran & His Widow in Lockport Ceremony | 2013-11-24 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) honored the loss experienced by a widow of a Vietnam veteran and the service of her late husband this afternoon at a ceremony in Lockport. Collins’ office secured a Next-of-Kin Gold Star Lapel Button for Blanche Lucas of Lockport approximately 45 years after her husband was killed in Vietnam. A construction mechanic in the United States Navy, Richard M. Sprout was killed in action in Dong Ha, Vietnam in 1968 during an artillery attack on base. Lucas, who has since remarried, never received the Gold Star Lapel Button at the time of Sprout’s death. In the process of securing the Gold Star Lapel Button for Lucas, Collins’ office determined that her late husband was eligible for several medals for his bravery during service. In addition to her Gold Star Lapel Button, Collins presented Lucas with her late husband’s Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon and Combat Action Ribbon. “Both Blanche Lucas and her late husband failed to receive the acknowledgement they deserved for their service and sacrifice to our great country,” said Congressman Collins. “Blanche was never properly recognized for her loss as a war widow and her late husband was not fully honored for giving his life in defense of his country. Today we pay tribute to them both.” Along with New York State Senator George Maziarz and Earl Schmidt of the Niagara County Veterans Service Office, Collins presented the medals to Lucas during a district meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at VFW Post 2535 in Lockport. Lucas is a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of Post 2535. "It is important that we take time to honor all of those brave men and women, like Richard Sprout, who put their lives on the line for this great nation," said Senator George D. Maziarz. "I am honored to be here to help present these medals-a symbol of the sacrifice that Richard made. I am pleased that Blanche can finally receive these medals, which are a true testament of their family's bra… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-from-congressman-chris-collins-on-the-obama-administrations | Statement from Congressman Chris Collins on the Obama Administration's Agreement with Iran over its Nuclear Program | 2013-11-24 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | This deal, on its face, is a troubling, dangerous recognition of Iran's right to enrich uranium and potentially endangers our strongest Middle East ally in Israel. I am especially skeptical that a regime which has prided itself on secrecy and deception will suddenly embrace transparency and openness. America should be strengthening sanctions, in line with the bipartisan bill the House passed this summer which toughens our stance against Iran. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131205005040/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-reed-secures-impact-aid-salamanca-school-district | CONGRESSMAN REED SECURES IMPACT AID FOR SALAMANCA SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2013-11-23 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed today announced a $1.67 million dollar grant for the Salamanca City School District for the 2013-2014 school year that Reed helped secure. Congressman Reed joined Superintendent Robert Breidenstein Friday at the Salamanca Junior-Senior High School to make the announcement in front of teachers and students. “The impact aid award is great news for the Salamanca school district as it provides students with the tools they need for success in lieu of the large population of tax-exempt households that the school district serves,” Congressman Reed said. “While the Salamanca School District has done an exemplary job of doing more with less, this funding will be of great help to the educators, students and local community.” School Superintendent Richard Breidenstein said, “The support and advocacy from Congressman Reed’s office was instrumental in this award being realized to benefit the District. Our unique set of circumstances and geography on the Tribal lands of the Seneca Nation of Indians has impacted our tax base and the Impact Aid award will provide desperately needed tax relief. We applaud the leadership of the Congressman and the collaboration he spearheaded with Federal, State, Local elected officials and the Seneca Nation of Indians on behalf of our community”. The Salamanca School District worked with Congressman Reed’s office to file an application for the U.S. Department of Education’s Impact Aid Program. School districts that have large populations of children living on Indian lands have been some of the primary recipients of this aid historically. The Salamanca School District has been operating on a budget where roughly 38 percent of the students are part of the Seneca Nation of Indians, and reside in properties that are tax-exempt. Reed’s office guided the school district through the application process and wrote a letter of support to the U.S. Department of Education on the district’s behalf. “We partnered with the school district to help fill the hole in what is already a thin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131214210925/http://reed.house.gov/event/saturday-november-23 | Saturday November 23 | 2013-11-23 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Start: November 23, 2013 11:26 am End: November 23, 2013 11:26 am | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131205012519/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-reed-jamestown-passenger-station-update-restoration-projects | CONGRESSMAN REED AT JAMESTOWN PASSENGER STATION FOR UPDATE ON RESTORATION PROJECTS | 2013-11-22 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed was in Jamestown Friday at the Jamestown Passenger Station, formally known as the Erie Train Station, for a tour of the station’s restoration upgrades. Following the tour of the Jamestown Station, Congressman Reed, state, local and railroad officials traveled by train to the bridge repair site near Falconer. “Our aging infrastructure and transportation systems deserve careful consideration as taxpayers receive a direct return from these kinds of investments,” Congressman Reed said. “My experiences, especially as Mayor of Corning, showed me the impact that quality infrastructure can have on economic development and through the jobs supported by short line freight.” The bridge restoration, a project supported by Congressman Reed, alleviates the previous weight restriction placed on the railroad. For the first time since the railroad was build in 1852, shippers in the City of Jamestown are able to receive 286,000 pound cars, the rail industry standard. State grants covered half of the restoration costs and a tax credit co-sponsored by Reed covered the balance of the project. “What we’re seeing with the bridge improvement project is an example of a successful partnership among federal, state and private resources coming together for public good,” Reed continued. “It’s a partnership I’m proud to be a part of.” Having previously served on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the House of Representatives, Congressman Reed continues to look for ways to partner federal, state and private support to promote safe, reliable transportation and infrastructure is available to commercial enterprises and taxpayer travel. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301094427/http://reed.house.gov/event/friday-november-22 | Friday November 22 | 2013-11-22 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Friday November 22 Start: November 22, 2013 11:24 am End: November 22, 2013 11:24 am Nov 22, 2013 Visiting the Jamestown Station & Bridge Replacement Project Interview with Jamestown Radio Attending the Salamanca School Impact Aid Event | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-from-congressman-chris-collins-following-today-s-announcement | Statement from Congressman Chris Collins Following Today’s Announcement by Ford Motor Company | 2013-11-21 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | Ford’s significant investment in the Buffalo Stamping Plant speaks to the quality and dedication of our local workforce,” said Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27). “The addition of 350 jobs helps boost Western New York’s manufacturing economy and ensures that more high quality automotive parts made right here in Hamburg will help build Ford vehicles sold around the world. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131205011705/http://reed.house.gov/event/thursday-november-21 | Thursday November 21 | 2013-11-21 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Start: November 21, 2013 2:21 pm End: November 21, 2013 2:21 pm | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-chris-collins-calls-out-governor-cuomo-for-fracking-delay | Congressman Chris Collins Calls Out Governor Cuomo for Fracking Delay | 2013-11-20 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) criticized Governor Andrew Cuomo today on the House floor for continually delaying hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in New York. Congressman Collins was speaking in support of legislation to limit the ability of the Obama Administration to regulate fracking. The Protecting States’ Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act (H.R. 2728), which Congressman Collins voted for, prevents the federal government from imposing new and burdensome fracking regulations on states. “In New York we are already facing significant challenges in regards to fracking at the state level. We do not need additional, burdensome federal regulations like those proposed by the Obama Administration, which are over-the-top and step all over the state’s authority to regulate this type of activity,” said Congressman Collins. “Federal ‘one size fits all’ regulations are designed to wrap fracking efforts in endless red tape which will do nothing but slow job creation, decrease domestic energy production and increase the cost of business. “ “States should control their own destiny when it comes to fracking,” continued Collins. “In New York, I remain baffled as to why Governor Cuomo continues to cater to the state’s fringe anti-business interests by upholding the moratorium on fracking. Across the border in Pennsylvania, the economy is growing leaps and bounds because they are taking full advantage of their strategic location along the Marcellus Shale. It is sad that New York is squandering this same opportunity.” It is estimated that, if finalized, the new regulations being proposed by the Obama Administration will cost $345 million annually or $96,913 per fracking well. [1] The Protecting States’ Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act also places parameters on a current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study related to fracking and potential impact on drinking water resources. The bill’s provisions will help ensure the EPA study produces an objective evaluation. “There is a real and legi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131205005729/http://reed.house.gov/event/wednesday-november-20 | Wednesday November 20 | 2013-11-20 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Start: November 20, 2013 6:21 pm End: November 20, 2013 6:21 pm | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301094539/http://reed.house.gov/event/tuesday-november-19 | Tuesday November 19 | 2013-11-19 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Tuesday November 19 Start: November 19, 2013 5:35 pm End: November 19, 2013 5:35 pm Nov 19, 2013 Attending the No Labels Problem Solvers Meeting Speaking at the American Shale & Manufacturing Partnership Launch Event Attending the Educational Session on Iran Policy Briefing Meeting with the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York Procedural Votes | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301094601/http://reed.house.gov/event/monday-november-18 | Monday November 18 | 2013-11-19 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Monday November 18 Start: November 18, 2013 2:58 pm End: November 18, 2013 2:58 pm Nov 19, 2013 Weekly Media Call Presenting Dictionaries to 3rd Grade Students at All Saints Academy Voting on H.R. 2061 - The Digital Accountability and Transparency Act | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301025746/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-tom-reed%E2%80%99s-honest-proposal-sent-white-house | CONGRESSMAN TOM REED’S HONEST PROPOSAL SENT TO WHITE HOUSE | 2013-11-18 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed sent a letter to the White House detailing his “Honest Proposal,” a minimum three-year step-by-step plan to tackle America’s debt problems. The group of more than 25 Members collaborating on the Honest Proposal met as recently as last week and will continue meeting ahead of the February 7th default deadline to solidify details and pitch to other Members. “The letter is a clear-cut outline of the proposal we’ve been working on and a signal to the President we are serious about putting it into play,” Congressman Reed said. “I hope the President is sincere in his words that he wants to work with Congress to discuss ideas and implement solutions that will address the long-term needs of America.” Reed is taking the President up on his offer when last month the President said he was “willing to work with anybody…Democrat or Republican, House or Senate members on any idea that will grow our economy, create new jobs, strengthen the middle class, and get our fiscal house in order for the long term.” The Honest Proposal’s first step raises the February 7th debt ceiling limit by the amount equal to the spending reductions, reforms, and removal of waste, fraud, and abuse already identified by both Republicans and Democrats. Congressman Reed’s letter to the White House included suggestions for $573 billion worth of spending reforms. Step two includes a debate on comprehensive tax reform to promote fairness and debate on ensuring solvency for Social Security and Medicare. If a vote on those two initiatives is taken, the debt ceiling will be automatically extended for an additional year. Finally, if either tax reform or reforms to preserve Social Security and Medicare for the future is signed into law within the expiration of the additional one year debt ceiling extension, the debt ceiling limit will be automatically raised for two more years. “There is a fundamental recognition among our group that it is time to tackle our debt and spending issues – not through crises, cliffs, or shutdown deadlines but th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301025810/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-tom-reed-staff-mina-hanover-office-hours-november-25th-and-26th | CONGRESSMAN TOM REED STAFF IN MINA, HANOVER FOR OFFICE HOURS NOVEMBER 25TH AND 26TH | 2013-11-18 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed’s staff will hold office hours Monday, November 25th at the Mina-Findley Lake Community Center from 10:30am until 12:15 pm and Tuesday, November 26th at the Hanover Town Hall from 2:30pm until 4:00pm to help answer questions and gather feedback. The Mina-Findley Lake Community Center is located at 2883 North Road in Findley Lake. The Hanover Town Hall is located at 68 Hanover Street in Silver Creek. Whether it’s a Social Security, Medicare, Veterans or any other question or concern with a federal government agency, Congressman Reed’s staff will be available to help. Any of Reed’s offices throughout the district can be contacted with questions: Corning: 89 West Market Street (607) 654-7566 Geneva: 433 Exchange Street (315) 759-5229 Ithaca: 401 East State Street, Suite 304-1 (607) 222-2027 Jamestown: 2 East 2nd Street, Suite 300 (716) 708-6369 Olean: 1 Bluebird Square (716) 379-8434 Please call (716) 708-6369 with any questions regarding the upcoming office hours or visit www.Reed.house.gov. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301094624/http://reed.house.gov/event/saturday-november-16 | Saturday November 16 | 2013-11-18 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Saturday November 16 Start: November 16, 2013 10:36 am End: November 16, 2013 10:36 am Nov 18, 2013 Bath Town Hall Fayette Town Hall Meeting with JDRF Speaking at Corning VFW 75th Anniversary Celebration | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-from-congressman-chris-collins-on-the-passage-of-the-keep-your | Statement from Congressman Chris Collins on the Passage of the Keep Your Health Plan Act | 2013-11-15 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | Today, the House voted to attempt to help the millions of Americans who were misled by President Obama when he promised them they could keep their health insurance. In Western New York alone, 137,000 people were betrayed by President Obama when their policies were cancelled. Unfortunately, given how the insurance marketplace is governed from state-to-state, many Americans will find that despite today’s action in the House, their insurance will remain cancelled and they will be forced to buy more expensive plans including coverage they do not need or want because President Obama says so. That is why I continue to call for the full repeal of ObamaCare and the passage of commonsense healthcare reforms. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301025833/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-reed-votes-stand-families-keep-health-care | CONGRESSMAN REED VOTES TO STAND WITH FAMILIES TO KEEP HEALTH CARE | 2013-11-15 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed voted in the House of Representatives today to allow health plans currently available on the individual market to continue in 2014, giving Americans the opportunity to continue to enroll in those plans without penalty under the President’s health care law. The Keep Your Health Plan Act passed the House with bipartisan support. “First and foremost, our focus is on helping Americans and taking care of those misled by the President’s health care law,” Congressman Reed said. “Families are worried and anxious about what their health care will look like next year. One step in easing their concerns is to do what’s fair and give individuals the freedom and flexibility to choose the health care that best cares for their families.” Congressman Reed spoke this week with a small business owner from Ithaca who wanted to keep the health insurance he and his wife currently have and are happy with. Despite hearing repeatedly from the President he would be able to do so, he received a cancellation letter in the mail. Following research and contact with a navigator, he ultimately made the decision to forgo insurance and pay the penalty because the coverage available to his family under Obamacare was just too costly. Despite the President’s repeated promise, millions of more families across the country are receiving cancellation notices of their health care plans. The Wall Street Journal reported as many as ten million consumers could have their plans cancelled by their insurers effective January 1st. “Yesterday the President addressed the nation saying he wanted to help those he led to believe could keep their health care plan but are now receiving cancellation letters in the mail,” Reed continued. “Today’s bill in the House addresses that very problem the President said his aim was to correct. My hope is that the President works with Congress in advancing this bill to help Americans hurt by Obamacare.” Cancellation notices are one of a growing list of Obamacare woes Reed says he’s hearing from constituents. S… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301094648/http://reed.house.gov/event/friday-november-15 | Friday November 15 | 2013-11-15 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Friday November 15 Start: November 15, 2013 5:54 pm End: November 15, 2013 5:54 pm Nov 15, 2013 Ways & Means GOP Members Meeting Vote on H.R. 3350 - Keep Your Health Plan Act of 2013 One Minute Floor Speech on H.R. 3350 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-from-congressman-chris-collins-on-the-president-s-obamacare | Statement from Congressman Chris Collins on the President’s ObamaCare ‘Fix’ | 2013-11-14 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | The administrative fix announced today by the President is just the latest example of how misguided and unmanageable ObamaCare really is. After being intentionally misled by the White House in an attempt to sell ObamaCare, 137,000 people in Western New York alone recently learned their insurance policy would be canceled under the healthcare law. Now under immense political pressure from his own party, the President is making yet another unilateral decision to change a key provision of his healthcare law. I believe that significant changes to legislation should be made through the legislative process and that is why tomorrow the House will vote on the ‘Keep Your Health Plan Act.’ While there are significant challenges to reinstate these canceled plans by the new year, we should be doing everything we can to make sure people can keep their coverage and not be forced to buy more expensive plans they do not want or need. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140221201115/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-reed-brings-manufacturing-natural-gas-under-same-roof-talk-jobs-expansion | CONGRESSMAN REED BRINGS MANUFACTURING, NATURAL GAS UNDER SAME ROOF FOR TALK OF JOBS, EXPANSION | 2013-11-14 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed brought together two fields experiencing a renaissance of growth – natural gas and manufacturing – Thursday to examine what is making these fields successful and how to extend and expand upon that growth. Reed hosted the Congressional Natural Gas Caucus and the House Manufacturing Caucus for a joint discussion with caucus members and expert panelists in the field. Congressman Reed co-chairs both bipartisan caucuses. “The jobs impact is what is truly remarkable,” Congressman Reed said. “The lower energy and lower transportation costs are creating more manufacturing jobs. On top of manufacturing jobs being added, consumers are seeing less money being taken out of their pockets each month both in their utility bills and at the gas station. We’re now even seeing the average price of a gallon of regular gas inch close to the $3 per gallon mark, with six states now boasting prices below $3 and more states within a nickel of that mark. Natural gas is a large part of that equation bringing down gas prices.” Panelists at the meeting included Jennifer Diggins, Director of Public Affairs at Nucor Corporation, John Larson, Vice President of Economics at IHS, Geoff Moody, Director of Government Affairs at American Fuel and Petroleum Manufacturers, and Toby Mack, President and CEO of Energy Equipment and Infrastructure Alliance. John Larson testified that energy-related jobs “could rise to 3.3 million by 2020” and went on to say that “in New York, a state that currently bans unconventional activity, 44,000 jobs and $1 billion in state and local taxes can be attributed to activities supporting the supply-chain associated with shale gas and tight oil…in 2012.” “Formerly shuttered steel plants are being reopened and new manufacturing facilities are budding up around the country, allowing more jobs and career opportunities for Americans to ‘make it here and sell it there,’” Reed continued. “In addition to the jobs and savings families are seeing thanks to natural gas and revitalized manufacturers, we’re w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301094724/http://reed.house.gov/event/thursday-november-14 | Thursday November 14 | 2013-11-14 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Thursday November 14 Start: November 14, 2013 5:29 pm End: November 14, 2013 5:29 pm Nov 14, 2013 Speaking at the Coalition of State Medical Societies Receiving the ADA 2012 Diabetes Congressional Leadership Award Leading the Manufacturing Caucus / Natural Gas Caucus Joint Event Interview with WENY Voting on H.R. 26555 - The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act Voting on the Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 3080- Water Resources Development Act of 2013 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301025932/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-announces-fema-funding-flood-protection-and-preparedness-southern-tier-and-fing-0 | REED ANNOUNCES FEMA FUNDING FOR FLOOD PROTECTION AND PREPAREDNESS IN THE SOUTHERN TIER AND FINGER LAKES | 2013-11-13 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed announced today the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will provide over $3 million in federal funds to update flood warning systems and prepare for flooding in communities in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes region. “The federal government has a responsibility to protect public safety and I am committed to ensuring our communities are equipped with the resources they need in the event of severe flooding,” Congressman Reed said. “Such flood warning systems and the application of stream gages in our river basins can be a first line of defense which saves lives, prevents economic disaster, and saves millions in future taxpayer dollars.” Much of the funding comes from the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, supported by Congressman Reed, to address the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy. The grants will go to fund the design and construction of a flood warning system in three river basins and across 23 counties in New York, including Chemung, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Tompkins and Yates counties in the 23rd Congressional District. In addition, funding will be provided to elevate 27 flood-prone structures in the Village of Owego in Tioga County. “During my time in Congress I have worked with State and Federal agencies to maintain funding for stream gages and will continue to ensure flood-prone regions in New York receive the protection and care they need, especially after such devastating storms like Sandy and Irene,” Reed continued. “This will continue to be a priority of my office as we work to better position the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes in times of severe weather and flooding.” Congressman Reed has testified before the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science in support of stream gage funding and has written multiple letters to the Administration in support of providing the necessary funding. In September, the United States Geological Survey announced long-term funding for several threatened stream gages in New York. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301094747/http://reed.house.gov/event/wednesday-november-13 | Wednesday November 13 | 2013-11-13 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Wednesday November 13 Start: November 13, 2013 5:57 pm End: November 13, 2013 5:57 pm Nov 13, 2013 Ways & Means GOP Members Only Tax Reform Meeting Meeting with U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Representatives Vote on H.R. 982 - The Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301094811/http://reed.house.gov/event/tuesday-november-12 | Tuesday November 12 | 2013-11-12 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Tuesday November 12 Start: November 12, 2013 11:37 am End: November 12, 2013 11:37 am Nov 12, 2013 Vote on H.R. 2922 - To extend the authority of the Supreme Court Police to protect court officials away from the Supreme Court grounds Vote on H.R. 2871 - To amend title 28, United States Code, to modify the composition of the southern judicial district of Mississippi to improve judicial efficiency, and for other purposes | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131113233353/http://reed.house.gov:80/press-release/congressman-reed%E2%80%99s-water-infrastructure-project-discussion-draws-large-crowd-elected | CONGRESSMAN REED’S WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT DISCUSSION DRAWS LARGE CROWD OF ELECTED OFFICIALS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS | 2013-11-08 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed was in Dunkirk Friday with a group of local elected officials and community members discussing ways the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) can help jumpstart waterway projects, particularly dredging, in Chautauqua County. The legislation includes provisions that will help New York’s 23rd district with flood prevention, navigation improvements, combat invasive species and enact environmental restoration. “Supporting jobs, cutting red tape, and streamlining water projects are all areas of common ground our communities can agree on,” Congressman Reed said. “From Dunkirk and Barcelona Harbors to Chautauqua Lake, Lake Erie, and Cattaraugus Creek, we have significant waterways our local economy depends on. I am proud to be in Dunkirk to stand with the community and work together to see how we can bring these projects to fruition.” Many community members joined Congressman Reed in Dunkirk including Dunkirk Mayor AJ Dolce, Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards, and Chautauqua County Legislator George Borrello who all spoke on the bill’s merits. More on the Water Resources Reform and Development Act here. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301094840/http://reed.house.gov/event/friday-november-8 | Friday November 8 | 2013-11-08 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Friday November 8 Start: November 8, 2013 10:23 am End: November 8, 2013 10:23 am Nov 8, 2013 WRRDA Press Event Meeting with Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Visiting Corning Hospital | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brown-collins-push-ecida-to-keep-delaware-north-in-buffalo | Brown & Collins Push ECIDA to Keep Delaware North in Buffalo | 2013-11-07 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | Buffalo Mayor Bryon Brown and Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) have co-signed a letter urging the Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) to do what is necessary to keep Delaware North headquartered in downtown Buffalo. In their letter to the ECIDA, Brown and Collins stress the importance of maintaining both a significant employer and a world-headquartered corporation in downtown Buffalo. "Delaware North currently employs over 350 people at its HQ in downtown Buffalo and their plan to hire an additional 65 employees over the next several years will continue the tremendous growth and progress taking place in the City of Buffalo,” said Mayor Byron Brown “Delaware North is a global corporation that could be headquartered anywhere,” said Congressman Collins. “Local leaders and the ECIDA must work together to support companies like Delaware North stay and grow in Western New York for the betterment of our entire community.” In their letter, dated today, Brown and Collins write: While there is a tradition of Delaware North maintaining its headquarters in downtown Buffalo, the economic development community cannot rely upon tradition alone – the decision must make business sense for Delaware North. Tax incentives offered by the ECIDA speak to the business case for maintaining a headquarters in our region. The tax incentives make Buffalo and Erie County more competitive against the thousands of municipalities across the country that offer similar business opportunities for Delaware North. Brown and Collins stress they remain available to help the ECIDA craft a solution that protects both taxpayer dollars and ensures Delaware North remains headquartered in Buffalo for years to come. To view the full text of the letter, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131215112757/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-reed-lufkin-talk-manufacturing-caucus-rami-and-making-manufacturing | CONGRESSMAN REED AT LUFKIN TO TALK MANUFACTURING CAUCUS, RAMI, AND MAKING MANUFACTURING SUCCESSFUL IN NEW YORK | 2013-11-06 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed visited local manufacturer Lufkin-RMT Wednesday, at the manufacturer’s newly expanded location in Wellsville. The facility tour and visit with employees was an opportunity for Lufkin to share with Reed what Washington can do to lower the cost of doing business in New York and encourage manufacturers to do what Reed calls the “make it here, sell it there” approach to American manufacturing. “Manufacturers like Lufkin are our nation’s job creators and are central to the American manufacturing renaissance,” Reed said. “Knocking down barriers to growth, cutting that red tape and letting these businesses do their jobs is the best way to support a sector that employs more than 11 million Americans. One way we can spur that growth is through public-private partnerships outlined in the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act I introduced in the House.” Congressman Reed introduced his bipartisan Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2013 (RAMI) to help promote the “make it here, sell it there” approach for local manufacturers like Lufkin. The bill brings together manufacturers, research universities and community colleges and the private sector to create a network of regional institutes across the country. Reed says the public-private partnerships will increase domestic production while arming the next generation with high-tech skills to fill in-demand jobs, addressing our country’s skills gap. Congressman Reed, co-chair of the House Manufacturing Caucus, welcomes Southern Tier and Finger Lakes manufacturers of all sizes to Washington to participate in caucus events. Cummins, Dresser Rand, and Finger Lakes Community College/GW Lisk have all brought their stories to Washington. “We want to add to that list of New York experts in manufacturing sharing their success stories with the caucus,” Reed continued. “We need that kind of conversation and collaboration on what is working and what isn’t and Lufkin certainly has some ‘best practices’ to share with other manufactur… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301094907/http://reed.house.gov/event/wednesday-november-6 | Wednesday November 6 | 2013-11-06 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Wednesday November 6 Start: November 6, 2013 4:22 pm End: November 6, 2013 4:22 pm Nov 6, 2013 Attending the Rushford Senior Citizens Group Luncheon Touring the Lufkin-RMT Plant | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301094932/http://reed.house.gov/event/tuesday-november-5 | Tuesday November 5 | 2013-11-05 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Tuesday November 5 Start: November 5, 2013 2:21 pm End: November 5, 2013 2:21 pm Nov 5, 2013 Speaking at the Dunkirk Rotary Club Luncheon | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-chris-collins-encourages-fire-departments-to-apply-for-grant | Congressman Chris Collins Encourages Fire Departments to Apply for Grant Funding | 2013-11-04 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is encouraging local fire departments and EMS squads to apply for federal Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG) through FEMA. AFG funds help fire departments and other first responders purchase critical equipment and protective gear. The funding can also be used to obtain training and other resources needed to help protect both the public and emergency personnel. FEMA began accepting applications from eligible departments today. The application period closes on December 6, 2013 at 5PM. “Members of our local fire and EMS departments stand ready to assist the community at a moment’s notice,” said Congressman Collins. “It is important our first responders have access to the tools and training they need. FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighter Grants helps them do just that and I encourage departments throughout NY-27 to apply.” More information on the AFG program can be found at: https://www.fema.gov/firegrants. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131114035858/http://reed.house.gov/congressman-tom-reed-hold-town-hall-meetings-november-16th-seneca-steuben-counties | CONGRESSMAN TOM REED TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETINGS NOVEMBER 16TH IN SENECA, STEUBEN COUNTIES | 2013-11-04 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed will hold town hall meetings Saturday, November 16th in Seneca County in Waterloo and Steuben County in Bath. All constituents with questions, concerns, and thoughts are encouraged to attend and participate. “With another government funding deadline quickly approaching on January 15th and another debt ceiling debate not far behind on February 7th, now is the time to be talking about long-term solutions that move our country away from ‘government by crisis’ and put us on a path that gets our massive debt and deficits under control,” Congressman Reed said. “Whether that long-term solution is the Honest Proposal I am working on with a small bipartisan group, or another plan, I look forward to input from the district, both pro and con. The more people from all sides who are involved in this conversation, the better off our children and grandchildren will be.” Town halls will be held Saturday, November 16th as follows: 9:30AM Bath Bath Village Hall, 110 Liberty Street, Bath 3:30PM Waterloo Fayette Town Hall, 1439 Yellow Tavern Road, Waterloo Those unable to attend the town halls are encouraged to share their thoughts with Rep. Reed through his website (www.Reed.house.gov) or Facebook (www.Facebook.com/RepTomReed). Individuals can also sign up for regular updates through Reed’s website (www.Reed.house.gov/contact-me/newsletter). ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131215115324/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-tom-reed-district-discuss-water-infrastructure-improvement-projects | CONGRESSMAN TOM REED IN THE DISTRICT TO DISCUSS WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS | 2013-11-04 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed is in the district this week talking about local water infrastructure projects supported by a bill recently passed in the house with strong bipartisan support. The Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) supports projects like navigation improvements, combating invasive species, flood protection and environmental restoration. The bill passed the House 417 to 3. “WRRDA is good for local jobs, trade, tourism, recreation and manufacturing, so that we can enable manufacturers to ‘make it here, sell it there,’” Congressman Reed said of the bill. “We are fortunate in the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier to have these vital waterways and we need to actively care for them by ensuring infrastructure is up to date and our Finger Lakes and Southern Tier waterways are protected.” WRRDA authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to facilitate waterway infrastructure improvements and environmental restoration. The bipartisan bill passed in the House also saves $12 billion in taxpayer dollars by deauthorizing old, inactive projects. Earlier this year, Congressman Reed welcomed Brigadier General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Margaret Burcham to Washington to talk about the importance of water infrastructure projects in New York’s 23rd district. “The meeting was a chance for us to lay out the projects from combating invasive species in the Finger Lakes to dredging Chautauqua Lake and everywhere in between that will benefit the overall quality of life for our area. We are working now to take that one step further and set up a meeting with the Brigadier General right here in the district for a firsthand look at how important these projects are to the 23rd district.” This week, Reed will visit Dunkirk Harbor, one of the many waterways that stand to benefit from WRRDA. The harbor has not been dredged since 2009 and Reed is hopeful that working with Army Corps, dredging will be realized for Dunkirk Harbor. Local elected officials and community members will join Reed at the event. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301030032/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-tom-reed-staff-fredonia-november-15th-office-hours | CONGRESSMAN TOM REED STAFF IN FREDONIA NOVEMBER 15TH FOR OFFICE HOURS | 2013-11-04 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed’s staff will hold office hours Friday, November 15th at the Fredonia Village Hall. Reed’s staff will be in the Trustees Room in the Fredonia Village Hall, 9 Church Street, from 9:30am until 11:30am to help answer questions and gather feedback. Whether it’s a Social Security, Medicare, Veterans or any other question or concern with a federal government agency, Congressman Reed’s staff will be available to help. Any of Reed’s offices throughout the district can be contacted with questions: Corning: 89 West Market Street (607) 654-7566 Geneva: 433 Exchange Street (315) 759-5229 Ithaca: 401 East State Street, Suite 304-1 (607) 222-2027 Jamestown: 2 East 2nd Street, Suite 300 (716) 708-6369 Olean: 1 Bluebird Square (716) 379-8434 New York’s 23rd Congressional District includes the counties of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins and Yates. Please call (716) 708-6369 with any questions regarding the Fredonia office hours or visit www.Reed.house.gov. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301095007/http://reed.house.gov/event/monday-november-4 | Monday November 4 | 2013-11-04 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Monday November 4 Start: November 4, 2013 2:19 pm End: November 4, 2013 2:19 pm Nov 4, 2013 Weekly Media Call Meeting with Dresser-Rand Officials | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301030121/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressional-leaders-raise-awareness-diabetes | CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS RAISE AWARENESS FOR DIABETES | 2013-11-01 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Ed Whitfield (R-KY), Diana DeGette (D-CO), and Tom Reed (R-NY), leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Diabetes Caucus, released the following statement recognizing November 1st as “Type 1 Diabetes Day” and kicking off November as “National Diabetes Awareness Month”. “Twenty-six million Americans have diabetes, a disease that takes a significant toll on the body and is the leading cause of kidney failure, nontraumatic lower-limb amputations, and new cases of blindness among adults in the United States. Diabetes cost the United States $245 billion in 2012, a 40 percent increase from $174 billion in 2007. These costs are expected to double by 2020. National Diabetes Awareness Month is an opportunity to reflect on these sobering statistics and renew our efforts to minimize the burden of diabetes through research and education.” Recently, the Congressional Diabetes Caucus submitted a bipartisan letter to Speaker Boehner and House Democratic Leader Pelosi, signed by a group of 335 Members of Congress, recognizing the importance of the Special Diabetes Program (SDP), which improves the lives of people with diabetes. The program yields a real return on the federal investment, delivering new insights and therapies to advance on progress already made to cure, treat, and prevent Type 1 diabetes.” Type 1 diabetes (T1D) rates rose 23 percent among people under the age of 20 between 2001-2009. At this rate, the number of people with T1D will double with each generation. Type 1 Diabetes Day recognizes the challenges of living with diabetes and draws focus to the need for research that will cure, treat, and prevent T1D. “We are very pleased with the strong bipartisan support for the SDP and look forward to working with Congressional leadership to continue the SDP’s critical work. The Congressional Diabetes Caucus will engage with our constituents and our colleagues on Capitol Hill on Type 1 Diabetes Day and throughout National Diabetes Awareness Month to offer f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131107075450/https://reed.house.gov/road-ahead | The Road Ahead | 2013-10-30 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | The quote "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results" has been attributed to many famous figures from Ben Franklin to Albert Einstein to Rita Mae Brown. Regardless of who actually said it, it certainly applies to Washington, DC. For decades, our national government has spent much more money than it brings in. Save for a few years in the mid-nineties (when, incidentally, we had a Democratic President and a Republican House as we do now), our debt has grown to the point where it now totals $17 trillion dollars, or approximately $55,000 per man, woman and child in America. Think about that: for each baby born today, he or she draws their first breath in America owing over $55,000 in debt. What is even more appalling is that it appears our present generation is content to saddle their children and grandchildren with this immense burden. I reject this notion because I care about the generations to come and I will fight every day to ensure this monster of debt is finally tamed. No one wanted the government shutdown or the threat of default. I voted four times for bills that would prevent the shutdown. I then voted 17 more times for bills which would have re-opened critical portions of the government which secure our defense, pay benefits earned by our veterans, maintain treatments for sick children, re-open the National Institute of Health and keep services available which help the most vulnerable among us. Despite these votes, the President refused to negotiate and refused to compromise. He knew he was winning the public relations battle and therefore refused to even talk with us. To me, this demonstrated our leaders are focused solely on politics, not solutions. So, in an atmosphere of fear and amid claxons of impending doom within hours, I was asked to vote yet again to continue the status quo in Washington – a temporary (in this case 90 days) extension which does nothing – nothing – to address our problem. Borrow more. Don’t change anything. Worry about the consequences later. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131205033955/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-reed%E2%80%99s-house-manufacturing-caucus-holds-panel-discussion-reed%E2%80%99s | CONGRESSMAN REED’S HOUSE MANUFACTURING CAUCUS HOLDS PANEL DISCUSSION ON REED’S MANUFACTURING BILL | 2013-10-30 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed and the House Manufacturing Caucus welcomed a panel of experts Tuesday to Washington for a discussion on the “National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI) – Past, Present and Future.” The caucus delved into a conversation of the first national manufacturing innovation institute, what current proposals exist for additional institutes, and the outlook for legislation to authorize future innovation centers to promote job growth in the United States. “Having a network of manufacturing institutes is what we need here in America to ‘Make it here, sell it there,’” Congressman Tom Reed said. “The Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act I introduced in the House will add more manufacturing institutes to bolster private-sector job creation and advance our competitive edge. We’ll engage the best and the brightest minds in manufacturing, academia and business to move American manufacturing forward.” Caucus Members were joined by panelists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Northrop Grumman (lead manufacturer at the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute), the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, and Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) for a discussion on the future of American manufacturing and the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation. “I’m a proud that the public-private partnership to promote manufacturing innovation we established last year in Youngstown is now a model for the rest of the nation,” said Congressman Tim Ryan. “I wholeheartedly support the manufacturing innovation agenda, and I am hopeful that the Reed-Kennedy bill, and the Brown-Blunt bill in the Senate, will move through our chambers and provide the legal and budgetary framework for continuing this effort that is crucial to the success of American manufacturing, and to the recovery of our economy.” Congressman Reed gave a legislative update on the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act (RAMI… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301095030/http://reed.house.gov/event/wednesday-october-30 | Wednesday October 30 | 2013-10-30 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Wednesday October 30 Start: October 30, 2013 1:25 pm End: October 30, 2013 1:25 pm Oct 30, 2013 Vote on H.R. 992 - The Swaps Regulatory Improvement Act Vote on H.J.Res. 99 - Relating to the Disapproval of the President’s Exercise of Authority to Suspend the Debt Limit, as Submitted Under Section 1002(b) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 on October 17, 2013 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301095055/http://reed.house.gov/event/tuesday-october-29 | Tuesday October 29 | 2013-10-29 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Tuesday October 29 Start: October 29, 2013 6:27 pm End: October 29, 2013 6:27 pm Oct 29, 2013 GOP Conference Ways & Means Full Committee Hearing on the Affordable Care Act Manufacturing Caucus Event Vote on H.R. 2374 - The Retail Investor Protection Act Other Prodecural Votes | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-chris-collins-calls-for-individual-mandate-delay | Congressman Chris Collins Calls for Individual Mandate Delay | 2013-10-28 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | Following concerns regarding the implementation of the health care exchanges, Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius asking for a delay in the individual mandate. You can read the full text of the letter here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131108075021/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-reed-obamacare-website-just-one-symptom-law%E2%80%99s-underlying-problems | CONGRESSMAN REED: OBAMACARE WEBSITE JUST ONE SYMPTOM OF LAW’S UNDERLYING PROBLEMS | 2013-10-28 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed and the Ways and Means Committee will hold a hearing Tuesday on the Obamacare rollout and what plans the Administration has to fix the website and address the law’s underlying affordability and accessibility problems. Reed says the hearing is not just about the problematic website rollout, but the bigger healthcare picture. “The Obamacare fiasco is about so much more than a botched website rollout, it’s about families’ healthcare,” Congressman Reed said. “Fixing the software won’t fix Obamacare – the problems go much deeper,” Reed continued. “Tuesday’s hearing is about accountability and transparency and finding out why, after three years of preparation on a website with a $600 million dollar price tag and hearing the Administration say it would be ready for the October 1st rollout, it has been a disaster. Glitches, inaccurate information and wait times are all impeding families’ ability to even get guidance in the sign-up process.” Reed referenced a recent New York Times review that found rural areas are suffering significantly under Obamacare due to less competition. “We’re seeing more than half of the 2,500 counties being served by the federal exchanges have plans offered by only one or two insurance providers,” Reed noted. “One of the promises the President made when he promoted and campaigned on the law was the increased competition Obamacare would bring. In actuality, we’re seeing that’s not the case.” The Ways and Means Committee will hear testimony from Marilyn Tavenner, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). CMS oversees the operation of the Exchanges through the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO). Reed has long been a proponent for patient-centered solutions including affordable coverage for all Americans, regardless of pre-existing conditions, coverage for young adults up to age 26 on their parents’ policies, and allowing Americans to shop for coverage that best su… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301095117/http://reed.house.gov/event/monday-october-28 | Monday October 28 | 2013-10-28 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Monday October 28 Start: October 28, 2013 6:42 pm End: October 28, 2013 6:42 pm Oct 28, 2013 Weekly Media Call Vote on H.R. 2189 - To Establish a Commission or Task Force to Evaluate the Backlog of Disability Claims of the Department of Veterans Affairs Vote on H.R. 2011 - The Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Education Improvement Act | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131107212515/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-tom-reed-announces-passage-legislation-improving-new-york-waterways | CONGRESSMAN TOM REED ANNOUNCES PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION IMPROVING NEW YORK WATERWAYS | 2013-10-23 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Rep. Tom Reed and the House of Representatives voted Wednesday to reauthorize the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). WRRDA authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to facilitate waterway infrastructure improvements and environmental restoration. Priorities in the bill include strengthening water transportation networks, streamlining the environmental review process, and saving taxpayer dollars. “Upstate New York is blessed with vital waterways that the federal government has a responsibility to strengthen and support,” Congressman Reed said. “Keeping our harbors, lakes, ports, locks and other water infrastructure up-to-date will support competitiveness and economic growth in our 21st century economy and will better position the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes to ‘make it here, sell it there.’” Specific to New York’s 23rd District, the benefits are many. “From dredging lakes and harbors and making repairs from Superstorm Sandy to combating invasive species, flood protection and environmental restoration, our district has strong incentives to support our waterway transportation system,” Reed continued. “Considering the fact that nearly one-third of our country’s GDP comes from international trade and 99 percent of that trade passes through our country’s ports, we all share a stake in improving our waterways.” The bill establishes the Great Lakes as a single navigation system, strengthening the area’s ability to compete for funding. WRRDA also saves billions in taxpayer dollars by deauthorizing $12 billion of old, inactive projects and setting hard deadlines on the time and federal cost of studies. “The bill’s priorities are clear: cut down on bureaucratic red tape, streamline project completion, and save taxpayers money,” Reed added. “By embracing these priorities, the House is taking a huge step to support job creation in a competitive global marketplace. I am pleased this jobs bill came to the floor and am encouraged by the strong bipartisan support it received.” The program is intended to be r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301095140/http://reed.house.gov/event/wednesday-october-23 | Wednesday October 23 | 2013-10-23 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Wednesday October 23 Start: October 23, 2013 5:21 pm End: October 23, 2013 5:21 pm Oct 23, 2013 Ways & Means Human Resources Subcommittee Hearing on Preventing and Addressing Sex Trafficking of Youth in Foster Care Vote on Various Amendments Vote on H.R. 3080 - The Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301095224/http://reed.house.gov/event/tuesday-october-22 | Tuesday October 22 | 2013-10-23 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Tuesday October 22 Start: October 22, 2013 12:59 pm End: October 22, 2013 12:59 pm Oct 23, 2013 Vote on H.R. 3205 - The Promoting Adoption and Legal Guardianship for Children in Foster Care Act Vote on H.R. 185 - To Designate the “Paul Brown United States Courthouse” in Sherman, Texas | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131203235120/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-reed-visits-nucor-discusses-reed%E2%80%99s-manufacturing-bill | CONGRESSMAN REED VISITS NUCOR, DISCUSSES REED’S MANUFACTURING BILL | 2013-10-21 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed Monday visited local manufacturer Nucor in Chemung for a tour of the facility’s new solar panel system being installed to cut down on operating costs and improve energy efficiency. Reed was joined by Nucor Vice President and General Manager Mike Heine and George Miner, President of Southern Tier Economic Growth (STEG). “With 95 percent of the world’s consumers living outside of the United States, it’s vitally important our domestic manufacturers are competitive and equipped to ‘make it here, sell it there’ to service all consumers,” Rep. Reed said. “The Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act I introduced in the House of Representatives will recognize the intelligence capacity of our manufacturers and create an environment where we can commercialize research and development into manufactured products and train an advanced manufacturing workforce to fill high-tech positions like those here at Nucor.” Reed was interested in learning more about the new solar panel system being installed at the Nucor facility. Solar power is an integral part of Reed’s “all-of-the-above” approach to energy independence. “Both the energy industry and Nucor benefit from the direct industry jobs and improved efficiency solar energy provides,” Reed continued. “An ‘all-of-the-above’ approach to energy resources provides not only economic benefits to our manufacturers, but also frees the United States from political and economic pressures from global markets.” Earlier this summer, Congressman Reed introduced the bipartisan Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2013 (RAMI). The bill employs public-private partnerships, combining industry and academia to create a network of regional institutes across the country to coordinate education and training efforts. Under Reed’s bill, institutes will be selected for participation through a competitive, merit review process. Congressman Reed’s democratic counterpart on the manufacturing bill is Congressman Joe Kennedy of Massachusetts. A companion b… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301030435/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-tom-reed-staff-dunkirk-october-23rd-office-hours | CONGRESSMAN TOM REED STAFF IN DUNKIRK OCTOBER 23rd FOR OFFICE HOURS | 2013-10-21 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed’s staff will hold office hours Wednesday, October 23rd in the City of Dunkirk. Reed’s staff will be in the Mayor’s Conference Room at Dunkirk City Hall, 342 Central Avenue, from 2:30pm until 4:15pm to help answer questions and gather feedback. Whether it’s a Social Security, Medicare, Veterans or any other question or concern with a federal government agency, Congressman Reed’s staff will be available to help. Any of Reed’s offices throughout the district can be contacted with questions: Corning: 89 West Market Street (607) 654-7566 Geneva: 433 Exchange Street (315) 759-5229 Ithaca: 401 East State Street, Suite 304-1 (607) 222-2027 Jamestown: 2 East 2nd Street, Suite 300 (716) 708-6369 Olean: 1 Bluebird Square (716) 379-8434 New York’s 23rd Congressional District includes the counties of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins and Yates. Please call (716) 708-6369 with any questions regarding the Dunkirk office hours or visit www.Reed.house.gov. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301095249/http://reed.house.gov/event/monday-october-21 | Monday October 21 | 2013-10-21 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Monday October 21 Start: October 21, 2013 3:31 pm End: October 21, 2013 3:31 pm Oct 21, 2013 Weekly Media Call Vulcraft Facility Tour | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301095312/http://reed.house.gov/event/friday-october-18 | Friday October 18 | 2013-10-21 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Friday October 18 Start: October 18, 2013 3:30 pm End: October 18, 2013 3:30 pm Oct 21, 2013 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301095335/http://reed.house.gov/event/wednesday-october-16 | Wednesday October 16 | 2013-10-17 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Wednesday October 16 Start: October 16, 2013 3:47 pm End: October 16, 2013 3:47 pm Oct 17, 2013 No Labels Problem Solvers Meeting GOP Conference Vote on H.R. 2775 - The No Subsidies Without Verification Act - Concur in the Senate Amendments | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-from-congressman-chris-collins-on-vote-tonights-house-vote | Statement from Congressman Chris Collins on Tonight's House Vote | 2013-10-16 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | Tonight, the House voted to increase our national debt by over $300 billion without achieving a single spending cut. I could not, in good faith, vote in favor of this legislation which only adds billions to the credit card bill our children will be left to pay. America has a significant and dangerous spending problem that most of Washington is content to ignore. On behalf of my constituents, I will not ignore this fact. Kicking the can down the road is what caused this problem and Washington has to muster the political courage to deal with it for the future of our country. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131021182843/http://reed.house.gov:80/press-release/statement-congressman-tom-reed-hr-2775 | Statement from Congressman Tom Reed on H.R. 2775 | 2013-10-16 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | “The 23rd district of New York did not send me to Washington to support the status quo of government by crisis. This country needs a long-term solution that stops the endless cycle of crises and kicking the can down the road. Enough is enough. We cannot keep borrowing to cover uncontrolled spending without jeopardizing our children and grandchildren’s future. No one wants a default but that is exactly what will happen sooner or later if we do not deal with this problem. I will work tirelessly in support of a long-term solution before the next crisis dates looming just three months away. Our country deserves real solutions and I offer my ‘Honest Proposal.’” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301095358/http://reed.house.gov/event/tuesday-october-15 | Tuesday October 15 | 2013-10-16 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Tuesday October 15 Start: October 15, 2013 1:19 pm End: October 15, 2013 1:19 pm Oct 16, 2013 GOP Conference No Labels Problem Solvers Meeting | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131021182526/http://reed.house.gov:80/press-release/congressman-tom-reed%E2%80%99s-honest-proposal-enacts-long-term-spending-reforms-while | CONGRESSMAN TOM REED’S HONEST PROPOSAL ENACTS LONG-TERM SPENDING REFORMS WHILE REOPENING GOVERNMENT AND AVOIDING DEFAULT | 2013-10-14 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed is leading a group of Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate on a framework being called the “Honest Proposal” to put in place long-term spending, entitlement, and tax reform while taking immediate steps to reopen the government and avoid default. Reed’s proposal sets the United States on a three year path to break the cycle of jolting from fiscal crisis to fiscal crisis. “Defaults, fiscal cliffs, government shutdowns – government by crises is no way to govern,” Reed said. “That’s why I’m leading a group of Democrats and Republicans in both the House and Senate on a framework that will enact long-term, meaningful spending reforms, entitlement and tax reform, while reopening the government and avoiding default. It’s a vision, it’s a plan, it’s an honest proposal.” Reed’s “Honest Proposal” is a three-year plan that immediately relieves the debt limit and ends the government shutdown by putting in place spending reductions that have already been identified by both parties as areas of needed spending reforms. Next, Reed’s plan calls for the adoption of a budget resolution by December 31st, 2013, setting the table for tax and entitlement reform and will relieve debt ceiling fights on a long-term basis by December 31st, 2014. “Increasing the debt limit without addressing our massive debt and deficits is irresponsible and does nothing to get the country on a path where we live within our means. That’s why we need to finally address the root of these crises and make long-term changes to save our country trillions of dollars. There’s an appetite for those changes and it’s coming from both sides of the aisle from Members who were sent to Washington to do something. “In divided government, neither party can refuse to negotiate. Our ‘Honest Proposal’ works to bridge the differences so we can do away with government by crises and have a real impact on the culture in Washington. It is important we lead on these issues and take the policy – not the political – approach because it is time we … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301095422/http://reed.house.gov/event/monday-october-14 | Monday October 14 | 2013-10-14 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Monday October 14 Start: October 14, 2013 6:22 pm End: October 14, 2013 6:22 pm Oct 14, 2013 Weekly Media Call Vote on H.J. Res. 80 - The American Indian and Alaska Native, Health, Education, and Safety Act | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301095446/http://reed.house.gov/event/friday-october-11 | Friday October 11 | 2013-10-14 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Friday October 11 Start: October 11, 2013 6:19 pm End: October 11, 2013 6:19 pm Oct 14, 2013 Meeting with Watkins Glen Mayor No Labels Meeting Vote on H.J.Res. 76 - The National Nuclear Security Administration Continuing Appropriations Resolution for FY 2014 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131114034454/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/house-representatives-session-saturday-congressman-tom-reed-reschedule-town-halls | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN SESSION SATURDAY; CONGRESSMAN TOM REED TO RESCHEDULE TOWN HALLS | 2013-10-10 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed will reschedule four town hall meetings scheduled for Saturday, October 12th as the House of Representatives will be in session and voting Saturday. The town halls in Chemung County in Elmira, Seneca County in Waterloo, Steuben County in Bath, and Yates County in Jerusalem will be rescheduled. ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301095509/http://reed.house.gov/event/thursday-october-10 | Thursday October 10 | 2013-10-10 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Thursday October 10 Start: October 10, 2013 5:18 pm End: October 10, 2013 5:18 pm Oct 10, 2013 No Labels Press Conference GOP Conference Interview with WENY Vote on H.J.Res. 79 - The Border Safety & Security Act | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-collins-holds-hearing-on-obamacare-full-time-definition | Congressman Collins Holds Hearing on Obamacare Full-Time Definition | 2013-10-09 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | House Small Business Subcommittee on Health and Technology, under the chairmanship of Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27), today held a hearing to examine how the Obamacare definition of full-time employees, at 30 hours per week, is affecting small businesses, their employees, and the economy. “This month’s Obamacare roll-out glitches are part of a long line of problems with this law, and its unprecedented definition of a full-time employee is fueling the nation’s underemployment trend and harming the economy,” said Chairman Collins. “The evidence is clear. The fact that part-time work has made up the majority of the job growth so far this year is proof. This law is forcing more companies to limit hours so they can remain open. Based on reports, numerous independent surveys of small businesses, and the testimony of today’s witnesses, more employees, both full- and part-time, will see their hours reduced because of this health law.” Even though other federal labor laws consider full-time employment to be 40 hours per week, the health law defines a full-time employee as one who works 30 hours or more per week. Well-known businesses and franchise businesses such as Regal Entertainment, Trader Joe’s, Wal-Mart, Subway, Five Guys, Sea World, Cheesecake Factory, White Castle and many others have been forced to limit their employees’ hours. The Save American Workers Act (H.R. 2575), sponsored by Rep. Todd Young (R-IN), would repeal the 30-hour definition of full-time employment in the health care law. H.R. 2575 currently has over 150 cosponsors. Materials from the hearing are available on the Committee’s website HERE. Notable Quotes: Steven Hermann, Vice President of Paul's Supermarket, Inc. in Eldon, MO, said, “Employers, such as myself, very much want to continue providing quality benefits to our full-time employees, recognizing that a healthy employee is a productive employee. However, many businesses simply cannot afford to provide coverage to workers who average 30 hours per week. Thus, small business owners will h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-from-congressman-chris-collins-ny-27-on-the-unnecessary-and | Statement from Congressman Chris Collins on the Unnecessary and Inexcusable Delay in Military Death Benefits | 2013-10-09 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | There is no excuse or defense for why the Administration has failed to pay military death benefits to deserving families since the partial government shutdown began. Prior to the shutdown, Congress passed unanimously and the President signed legislation (H.R. 3210, the Pay Our Military Act) that ensured pay for active duty military would continue. That bill provided the Defense Department the funds and ability to pay death benefits during a shutdown. It is inexcusable that the Secretary of Defense and the President have stood by while bureaucrats in the Defense Department have failed to make these payments. Today, the House voted to pass a bi-partisan bill (H.J. Res 91, the Honoring the Families of Fallen Soldiers Act) that provides explicit authority to the Defense Department to disburse these payments. It is disgraceful that today’s action was necessary to honor our commitment to the families of those service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301095532/http://reed.house.gov/event/wednesday-october-9 | Wednesday October 9 | 2013-10-09 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Wednesday October 9 Start: October 9, 2013 7:32 pm End: October 9, 2013 7:32 pm Oct 9, 2013 Vote on H.J.Res. 91 - The Honoring the Families of Fallen Soldiers Act Vote on H.J.Res. 90 - The Flight Safety Act | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301030618/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-tom-reed-looks-big-picture-debt-crisis-and-government-funding-debate-takes | CONGRESSMAN TOM REED LOOKS AT BIG PICTURE ON DEBT CRISIS AND GOVERNMENT FUNDING DEBATE, TAKES ‘ALL IN’ APPROACH | 2013-10-07 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed Monday laid out where he sees the shutdown debate shifting as the country moves to address the debt crisis and the October 17th debt ceiling deadline. Looking ahead to that “big picture,” Reed says he is all in. “It has come to the point where we need to move this debate to a much higher level,” Congressman Reed said. “The country is not only dealing with a government shutdown, but the massive debt and deficit crises consuming the country. Many Americans didn’t believe a government shutdown would occur, but it did. Many Americans similarly believe America will not default on its debt, but it would be irresponsible to discount that very real risk given the status quo. “Considering the Senate’s track record of not negotiating or even coming to the table, we have to be realistic and take into account the risks of default. That is why I am all in – so that we can deal with our out-of-control spending once and for all and put the United States on sound financial footing. This country needs the President to be a leader and join the House in working on a path forward not just to open the government, but our long-term debt crisis. For the President and Senate Democrats to take the position that they will not even entertain the idea of talking with the House is careless. That is not the message we should be sending to our children and grandchildren who will end up bearing the brunt of our debt.” As Congress works through the shutdown, the House has passed eight funding bills that currently sit in front of the Senate, awaiting action. Among those are bills to fund the National Institutes of Health, assistance for low-income women and children, and a bill to provide back pay to furloughed federal workers. “These bills remain in front of the Senate where Harry Reid can decide to take them up at any time,” Reed continued. “If the Senate believes we should fund these types of vital programs, it can choose to do so at any time. Regardless of Harry Reid and the President’s unwillingness to work with us, the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140221165625/http://reed.house.gov/congressman-tom-reed-hold-town-hall-meetings-october-12th-chemung-seneca-steuben-and-yates-counties | CONGRESSMAN TOM REED TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETINGS OCTOBER 12TH IN CHEMUNG, SENECA, STEUBEN AND YATES COUNTIES | 2013-10-04 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Tom Reed | R000585 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Tom Reed will hold four town hall meetings Saturday, October 12th in Chemung County in Elmira, Seneca County in Waterloo, Steuben County in Bath, and Yates County in Jerusalem. “Whether it’s the country’s current debate over a continuing resolution, the looming debt ceiling debate, our massive national debt and annual deficits, or the President’s health care law being rolled out, we have no shortage of topics to talk about,” Congressman Reed said. “I hope residents of the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes join this important discussion and share their thoughts so we can take their input to Washington. This is a critical time for our country.” Town halls will be held Saturday, October 12th as follows: 8:00AM Elmira Southport Town Hall, 1139 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira 10:15AM Bath Bath Village Hall, 110 Liberty Street, Bath 1:00PM Jerusalem Jerusalem Town Hall, 3816 Italy Hill Road, Branchport 3:30PM Waterloo Fayette Town Hall, 1439 Yellow Tavern Road, Waterloo Those unable to attend the town halls are encouraged to share their thoughts with Rep. Reed through his website (www.Reed.house.gov) or Facebook (www.Facebook.com/RepTomReed). Individuals can also sign up for regular updates through Reed’s website (www.Reed.house.gov/contact-me/newsletter). ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-from-congressman-chris-collins-on-votes-to-fund-national-parks | Statement from Congressman Chris Collins on Votes to Fund National Parks and the National Institute of Health | 2013-10-02 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | “Tonight, the House continued to work and offer reasonable and commonsense solutions to the partial government shutdown by passing bills to fully fund the National Institute of Health for critical research and open all national parks and museums. The American people should not be short changed because Washington can’t get its act together. Unfortunately, Senate Democrats continue to slam the door on our efforts to reopen the government by refusing to talk to House Republicans and negotiate a responsible budget solution. Congress must stop putting itself ahead of the American people. I continue to encourage my colleagues to voluntarily suspend or donate their pay, as I have, during a shutdown and refuse the special Obamacare exemptions for Congress, its staff and the White House.” -end- | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-collins-suspends-his-own-pay-during-shutdown | Congressman Collins Suspends His Own Pay During Shutdown | 2013-10-01 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) has asked House leadership to suspend his own pay during the duration of the partial shutdown of the federal government. Late last night, Collins sent a letter to House administration requesting that his pay be withheld for the length of the shutdown. This comes after Collins announced growing support for his bill that would suspend pay for all Members of Congress during a government shutdown. Eighteen members of the House have signed onto the Government Shutdown Fairness Act. “The American people sent us to Washington to do a job,” said Congressman Collins. “If we cannot live up to that obligation, we should not be taking a pay check, a pay check that is funded by the taxes paid by our fellow hardworking Americans. If the federal government is shutdown Members of Congress should not get paid, and we should not be held to a different standard when it comes to Obamacare, either.” Last night, Collins voted for a measure that fully funds the government and eliminates any special treatment and exemptions from Obamacare for Congress and its staff, as well as the President and his appointees. The Senate refused to act on the proposal. “The American people deserve more from their Congress and it is time, as Members of Congress, that we put ourselves at the back of the line and put our constituents first,” said Congressman Collins. -end- | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-chris-collins-announces-growing-support-to-suspend-member | Congressman Chris Collins Announces Growing Support to Suspend Member Pay During Shutdown | 2013-09-30 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) announced this afternoon that 18 Members of the House of Representatives signed on as co-sponsors of the Government Shutdown Fairness Act, which would suspend pay for Members of Congress during any government shutdown. “As a private sector businessman, I know firsthand that running a successful company means leading by example and making sacrifices to keep the company going. I can’t remember the number of times I had to forego a paycheck to make sure my employees and vendors got paid, and the company stayed afloat. Members of Congress need to do the same,” said Congressman Collins. “That’s why I sponsored the Government Shutdown Fairness Act, to hold Congress accountable and to the same standard families and small businesses are held to everyday. Until we do our job and get the government running again, we don’t get paid. It’s that simple,” said Congressman Collins. The newest co-sponsors of the bill include Rep. Dan Benishek (MI-1) Rep. Vern Buchanan (FL-16) Rep. Mike Coffman (CO-6) Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13) Rep. Sean Duffy (WI-7) Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick (PA-8) Rep. Richard Hanna (NY-24) Rep. Bill Johnson (OH-6) Rep. David Joyce (OH-14) Rep. Kenny Marchant (TX-24) Rep. Robert Pittenger (NC-9) Rep. Jim Renacci (OH-16) Rep. Scott Rigell (VA-2) Rep. Jon Runyan (NJ-3) Rep. Steve Southerland (FL-2) Rep. David Valadao (CA-21) Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-2) Rep. Brad Wenstrup (OH-2) “The American people deserve more from their Congress and it is time, as Members of Congress, that we put ourselves at the back of the line and put our constituents first in a government shutdown,” said Congressman Collins. “It is wrong that Members of Congress should continue to get paid while programs for veterans, seniors and many others are adversely impacted,” concluded Congressman Collins. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-from-congressman-chris-collins-on-vote-to-strip-obamacare-of | Statement from Congressman Chris Collins on Vote to Strip Obamacare of Exemptions for Congress, Staff | 2013-09-30 | 2013 | 2013-09 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | "For the third time in nearly as many days, I was proud to once again vote for a measure that fully funds the government, and protects the residents of New York’s 27th district from the train wreck that is Obamacare,” said Congressman Chris Collins. “Tonight, I voted to send a strong message to Washington politicians that neither Congress nor its staff deserves special treatment or exemptions from Obamacare. Now, it is time for the Senate to do the right thing, fully fund the government, treat the American people the same as big business, and eliminate any special treatment for Congress and career politicians," said Congressman Collins. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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