url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/governor-cuomo-s-fracking-decision-eliminates-job-opportunities-and,Governor Cuomos Fracking Decision Eliminates Job Opportunities and Crushes Economic Growth,2014-12-17,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement on Governor Cuomo’s decision to ban fracking. “Governor Cuomo has just denied the people of New York a tremendous economic opportunity in order to appease far left environmentalists for his own political gain,” said Congressman Collins. “The Governor continues to hide behind Albany bureaucrats and controversial scientific studies to stand against hardworking New Yorkers who deserve the job opportunities and economic growth fracking has clearly produced in other states, including neighboring Pennsylvania.  This is a sad day for the future of the economy in Upstate New York.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/collins-votes-to-keep-government-funded-through-september-2015,Collins Votes to Keep Government Funded Through September 2015,2014-12-12,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement after passage of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for FY 2015. “This legislation is a tremendous win for Western New York,” said Congressman Collins. “It holds the line on discretionary spending ensuring continued deficit reduction, while fully funding vital government programs. In politics it is crucial not to let perfect be the enemy of good, and although people on both sides have their concerns, I'm proud of what this accomplishes for Western New York.” Here are highlights from the bill that directly affect Western New Yorkers. · Provides $122 Million for the improvement and expansion of the VA Medical Facility in Canandaigua, N.Y. · Provides $68 Million for OMEGA at the University of Rochester to expand their nuclear fusion laser lab facility. · Increases funding for the National Institutes of Health grant programs that help fund research centers like the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, N.Y. · Eliminates funding for the Race to the Top Initiative, reducing the incentive for States to continue the implementation of the Common Core Standards. · Blocks the EPA from applying the Clean Water Act to certain farm ponds and irrigation ditches. · Allows more flexibility to school districts implementing new whole grain nutrition standards in school lunches. · Cuts EPA funding for the fifth consecutive year and brings staffing to the lowest level since 1989. · Cuts IRS funding by $345.6 Million and bans the agency from targeting organizations seeking tax-exempt status based on their ideological beliefs. · Provides $300 Million to improve and restore the Great Lakes. ·Increases funding for the Harbor Maintenance Trust fund by $100 Million.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/jim-kelly-and-chris-collins-lead-the-way-on-legislation-to-enhance,Jim Kelly and Chris Collins Lead the Way on Legislation to Enhance Newborn Screening,2014-12-11,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after H.R. 1281, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act, passed the House and was sent to the President’s desk to sign into law. “Simply put, this legislation will save lives,” said Congressman Collins.  “This bipartisan effort answers the need for enhanced newborn screenings to give every baby born in this country the best chance at a healthy life.  I want to thank Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame Quarterback Jim Kelly - a leading advocate for newborn screening – for fighting so hard for the reauthorization of this legislation on behalf of his late son Hunter and children all across this country.” ""My wife Jill and I understand firsthand the devastation of learning that your child has a fatal disease after it’s too late for lifesaving treatment,” shared NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback, Jim Kelly.  “Today, newborn screening for diseases like Krabbe gives children like my son, Hunter, the chance for the healthy life they deserve.”  “It’s clear that Congressman Collins is committed to making our children’s health a priority from the very start,” Kelly stated.  “It takes a team to really make a difference and we’re so thankful for the Congressman’s help in getting this important bill all the way to the President’s desk.” H.R. 1281 will continue to ensure infants receive comprehensive and effective screening by: Reauthorizing Health Resources and Services Administration grants to assist states’ efforts to improve their screening programs, educate parents and health care providers, and improve follow-up care for infants with conditions detected through newborn screening; Renewing the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children, which maintains and updates the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel that states adopt and implement; Authorizing a grant program to provide technical assistance to state newborn screening programs to track outcomes of infants identified through newborn screening and reauthorizing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Newborn Screening Quality Assurance Program, and; Reauthorizing the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Hunter Kelly Newborn Screening program, which funds research aimed at identifying new treatments and new screening technologies.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/in-the-news/collins-to-join-influential-house-energy-and-commerce-committee,Collins to join influential House Energy and Commerce Committee,2014-12-04,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Rep. Chris Collins’ brief congressional career will take a big step forward next year when he joins the House committee that churns out more legislation than any other. And the Clarence Republican said Wednesday that he will use his new perch on the Energy and Commerce Committee to focus on issues that he thinks matter most to Western New York: promoting fracking, ensuring that the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus gets the proper federal funding and pushing for expanded broadband Internet service in rural areas. “The primary job of a member of Congress is to represent their constituents, which are individuals with their issues, but also businesses and their issues,” said Collins, who won a second term in Congress in November’s election. “So being a member of Energy and Commerce, which is arguably the most influential there is, will allow me to better yet represent business constituents as well as individuals on issues that are timely and important.” Collins’ ascension to Energy and Commerce means that Western New York will have a voice on a panel that originates laws that touch virtually the entire American economy, from the energy sector to manufacturing to health care to telecommunications. He’s the first Western New Yorker on the panel since Rep. Bill Paxon, R-Amherst, who left office in 1999. In addition, the Energy and Commerce panel has jurisdiction over environmental legislation, and it also has an active Oversight and Investigations subcommittee. It’s on that panel where Collins hopes to turn congressional attention to fracking. “I’m going to do what I can on Oversight to make sure we have testimony that is factual and data-driven to say that there is no reason not to hydrofrack in New York,” Collins said. Of course, Collins will be a junior member of that subcommittee and every other panel he serves on, so there’s no guarantee it will take up his priorities. Besides, the federal government’s role in overseeing or promoting fracking on private property pales in comparison to the role states have – and in New York, a moratorium continues on the controversial natural gas drilling practice, which some environmentalists say can contaminate ground water. Collins made clear, though, that he thinks one of his top priorities on the panel should be to promote American energy independence. “Green energy is certainly a component of that effort and Buffalo is becoming home to key players in the sector,” he said. “However, harnessing the full potential of North American petroleum, natural gas and clean coal remains the fastest way to achieve independence.” Collins will also serve on the panel’s Health subcommittee, where he hopes to help make sure that companies at the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus are receiving a fair amount of funding in the competitive grants offered by the National Institutes of Health. He said he also hopes to focus on the importance of telemedicine in rural areas as well as oversight of the government’s approval for new drugs and medical treatments. And on the Telecommunications subcommittee, Collins hopes to promote the spread of broadband Internet service in rural areas. He noted that the government currently overestimates how broadly that service is offered, saying he hopes to correct that problem. That subcommittee also will look at refreshing the 1996 communications law that set the stage for the Internet boom of recent decades. “I want to make sure that smaller areas, like my rural district, are not disadvantaged” as that legislation is drawn up, he said. Collins’ local focus stands in contrast to the 2012 campaign that first brought him to Congress, in which he concentrated largely on bashing Obamacare. While the committee may take a fresh look at the health care law, “my laser-like focus is on things that can help Western New York,” said Collins, who will leave the low-profile Small Business, Agriculture and Science, Space and Technology committees when he joins Energy and Commerce. That approach is not unlike the one followed for a decade by Rep. Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo. While the Republican gains in November’s elections helped Collins win a seat on the Energy and Commerce panel, the Democratic losses doomed Higgins’ chance of returning to the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, where he served briefly when Democrats controlled the House between 2007 and 2010. Because they lost seats in November, Democrats did not get any new slots on that tax-writing panel, where Higgins is first in line to return when an opening appears. As a result, Higgins will continue to serve on the Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs committees.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/collins-to-serve-on-three-subcommittees-for-energy-and-commerce,Collins to Serve on Three Subcommittees for Energy and Commerce Committee,2014-12-03,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement on his Energy and Commerce subcommittee assignments for the 114th Congress. “As someone with more than 35 years of private sector experience, including with healthcare companies creating cutting-edge technologies, I am going to fight every day to make sure Washington is advancing commonsense policies that encourage growth and investment in the healthcare, telecomm and energy sectors,” said Congressman Collins.  “These industries are vital to our overall economy and we cannot allow higher taxes and job-killing regulations to stomp out development and prosperity.  We have a lot to achieve in the 114th Congress, and I look forward to being the conservative voice on energy and commerce related issues for all New Yorkers.” Congressman Collins was assigned to the Subcommittee on Health, Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for the 114th Congress.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/in-the-news/new-york-site-of-america-s-next-energy-boom,New York: Site of Americas Next Energy Boom?,2014-12-01,2014,2014-12,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Voters across America made a clear choice in this month’s election about the direction in which they want the country to move. Here in Western New York and across the nation, voters chose to be represented on the local, state and federal levels by individuals who believe that job creation and economic growth should be spurred by the private sector, that big government is not good government and that elected leaders should stand behind the principles upon which they campaign Republican lawmakers are now in a prime position to channel this nationwide momentum and execute our vision for leading the nation on a path to prosperity. One of the central tenets of this path is achieving energy independence. Over the last decade, our country has undergone an energy transformation powered by the expanded implementation of hydraulic fracturing, which is better known as fracking. Fracking involves pumping a mixture of water, sand and chemicals deep into geological formations in the earth to release oil and natural gas. The process allows oil and gas companies to access valuable and previously unreachable oil and gas reserves. Fracking is not new, but recent technological advances have greatly increased its effectiveness. These technological breakthroughs are revolutionizing the American energy industry and allowing our nation to speed toward complete energy independence. The United States is now the world’s leading national gas producer, reducing our reliance on foreign powers such as Russia and Middle Eastern countries. The effect is bolstered national security and lowered domestic energy prices. Not only has fracking improved America’s chances for energy independence but it has also provided an economic boon to a country struggling to escape the lingering effects of a recession. Millions of jobs and billions of dollars in revenue have been created from the fracking revolution. According to a 2012 study by the research company IHS Global Insight, fracking supports an estimated 1.7 million U.S. jobs and will reach 3.5 million jobs by 2035. The Energy Information Administration notes that in the last year alone, Texas added over 19,000 private sector jobs related to oil and natural gas production. Additionally, a Purdue University study noted that fracking-related energy production has the potential to contribute an additional $473 billion a year to the U.S. economy. Fracking has already transformed places like Williston, N.D., Cumberland Township, Pa., and Port Arthur, Texas, from dusty towns to booming economic powerhouses. Unfortunately, no New York towns can say the same. New York has similar energy resources, as it sits atop two large shale formations. However, for reasons varying from overregulation to political calculations, we have yet to tap in to our energy potential. Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues to uphold a moratorium on fracking that has been in place in New York since 2008. The time has come for Gov. Cuomo to open New York to fracking. As with any practice that harnesses our natural resources, environmental concerns need to be evaluated. But so far, Gov. Cuomo has refused to discuss the future of the moratorium as he hides behind flawed evidence and the continuous and politically motivated delays of his health department tasked with issuing a safety review. Numerous scientific studies have shown that fracking is safe when done correctly and with the proper oversight. While Gov. Cuomo and downstate New York bureaucrats delay, New York residents, especially Western New Yorkers, lose out on job opportunities, lower energy prices, and lucrative revenue streams. I will continue to pressure Gov. Cuomo to lift the fracking moratorium in New York, and look forward to New York becoming the next state to lead America’s energy resurgence.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/collins-reacts-to-obama-administration-s-newest-job-destroying,Collins Reacts to Obama Administrations Newest Job Destroying Regulation,2014-11-26,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after the Obama administration officially proposed tightening its rules for smog-causing ozone. “At least left-wing environmentalists have a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving as President Obama proposes the costliest regulation in American history.  Too bad, so many middle-class Americans still waiting for the economic recovery this President promised six years ago cannot say the same.  President Obama's proposed regulation will –without a doubt – kill jobs and obstruct economic growth when we can at least afford it.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/in-the-news/government-officials-vow-to-press-for-fema-funds,Government officials vow to press for FEMA funds,2014-11-24,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"The snow is still being plowed and expected floodwaters have yet to crest, but fast-track preparations are underway to seek the federal dollars needed for the massive response to last week’s storm. Sen. Charles E. Schumer and Rep. Chris Collins both toured the snow-struck area on Saturday, promising to marshal all their forces in an effort to obtain Federal Emergency Management Agency money. With snow removal, building damage and flood response expected to push costs into the millions, Schumer and Collins – as well as Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo – all said Saturday they expect to successfully make their case. “I will do everything I can to make sure FEMA grants it,” Schumer said during a press conference at the county Emergency Operations Center in Cheektowaga. Agency representatives will arrive in the area on Tuesday to begin assessing the situation, he said. The senator, who earlier toured storm-affected Mercy Hospital in South Buffalo as well as homes and businesses along Seneca Street, said he expects costs to exceed the FEMA thresholds of $27 million for New York State and $3.2 million for Erie County. He said he has put the White House “on notice” that the request for federal aid will be vigorously encouraged to assist homeowners, farmers, small business owners and municipalities including Erie County and the City of Buffalo. Schumer said federal money is available to provide temporary housing, fix roofs and heating systems, as well as for livestock loss or effects on businesses caused by the storm. He said 75 percent of costs are reimbursable, but that experience with Hurricanes Sandy and Irene have resulted in 90 percent payments. Loans of up to $40,000 are available for small business owners, he said, while homeowners can seek aid to replace clothing, furniture, cars and appliances. Appearing with County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz and Mayor Byron W. Brown, Schumer noted previous difficulties in receiving FEMA money, such as following the October Surprise of 2006. The agency attempted to take back reimbursement money from the storm several years later. “I said not this time,” Schumer said regarding his preliminary discussions. “I want people on the ground here the minute a disaster is declared. I will be there every step of the way to make sure the federal government holds up its end of the bargain.” Cuomo, meanwhile, has said throughout the emergency that he will support seeking federal funds but prefers to wait until any potential flooding occurs. He maintains the state and local governments stand a better chance of success if the snow and resulting floods are viewed as the same event. On Saturday, during his fourth consecutive day of overseeing storm operations in Western New York, Cuomo said he will also pursue the FEMA designation and urged all those affected to maintain detailed records for better chances of success in meeting all federal standards for reimbursement. Collins also toured hard-hit areas in the Town of Boston on Saturday with Supervisor Marty Ballow and two councilmen. He said the idea of FEMA aid is to relieve local taxpayers of the extraordinary costs of reacting to natural disasters, and that he will work with the entire New York congressional delegation to make the case with the federal government. Collins noted that 18 Mile Creek and Back Creek in Boston have significant flooding histories, and that it is expected again in coming days. He joined Cuomo in urging an approach to Washington based on the costs of both snow removal and flood control. “It will be good for us not to jump too quickly relative to snow,” he said. “I clearly look at any flooding as resulting directly from the snow.” The region’s congressional delegation has already written to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, asking that the federal government quickly approve any aid request, and Schumer has called senior White House officials with the same plea.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-collins-and-higgins-urge-sba-to-prepare-to-swiftly,"Schumer, Gillibrand, Collins and Higgins Urge SBA to Prepare to Swiftly Offer Assistance to Western New Yorkers",2014-11-24,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Congressman Chris Collins and Congressman Brian Higgins today wrote to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Contreras-Sweet urging the SBA to prepare to swiftly administer disaster assistance to the Western New York region. County officials have said they expect the cost of this disaster to meet the criteria needed for federal support, and, if it does, Schumer, Gillibrand, Collins, and Higgins have said that small business owners who incurred losses due to the storm should be able to seek SBA disaster assistance. For small business owners, many of whom have had to shut down for the past week, this federal assistance will be necessary to start the rebuilding process as soon as possible. The lawmakers said that up to $2 million in SBA loan assistance is available to small businesses that are not fully covered by private insurance policies. The SBA will also be able to provide low interest loans of up to $40,000 to qualified renters and homeowners to replace personal property, and up to $200,000 to homeowners to repair or replace damaged homes. Schumer, Gillibrand, Collins, and Higgins are urging the SBA to be ready to quickly assess the damage so that small business owners, renters and homeowners may be quickly approved for any disaster funding in the impacted counties, including Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Genesee & Wyoming if they qualify. In their letter, Schumer, Gillibrand, Collins and Higgins write: “As the total snow and flooding damage is assessed by state and federal officials, we fully anticipate a Presidential-level disaster declaration facilitating Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) support.  It is imperative that the SBA act now to ensure loans and disaster response procedures are prepared and also that the SBA be ready to make its own agency-level disaster declaration, should the need arise.” “It is critical that we get federal resources and agencies, like the Small Business Administration, on the ground as soon as possible, so that Erie County and the other impacted Western New York counties can recover and rebuild after this severe weather,” said Senator Schumer. “The SBA must stand ready to approve a federal disaster declaration and provide all forms of available aid for impacted homeowners and businesses, including low-interest loans to help small businesses that have lost inventory and customers get back on their feet.”  ""Western New York homeowners and businesses that weathered this storm should not have to bear the burden of cleanup costs on their own,” said Senator Gillibrand. “As small businesses in areas hit hardest by the storm assess the damages, and with the potential for severe flooding, it is critical that all federal resources are made available. SBA disaster loans will go a long way in helping families and businesses get back on their feet, and begin to recover. I will continue to do all that I can to ensure that all possible resources are accessible to communities impacted by this snow storm.” “With hundreds of small businesses in Western New York being unable to operate over the past week due to this historic weather disaster, federal resources need to be made available immediately upon a disaster declaration,” said Congressman Collins. “As a small business owner myself, I understand the catastrophic impact an unforeseen weather event like this can have on a business. The additional damages expected to impact businesses operations as a result of flooding have only exacerbated the need for this critical federal assistance.” “Local business is an integral part of the Western New York community and economy,” said Congressman Higgins. “It is nearly impossible for owners to prepare for the lost business and potential property damage caused by this recent storm. I encourage swift federal assistance to help small business owners recover from this natural disaster.”   Dear Administrator Contreras-Sweet: We write to you regarding the recent severe snow storms in Western New York and ask for your assistance in aiding the affected communities. On November 18, 2014, New York State declared a state of emergency for several Western New York counties in response to one of the worst snow storms the region has ever experienced.  Areas around the city of Buffalo are still covered in snow, trapping some people in their homes.  Many small businesses have been shut down for nearly a week and recently the weight of the over 6 feet of snow in some locations is caving in roofs, destroying personal property, and endangering lives.  Soon, the inevitable warming of the area is almost certain to cause flooding of historic proportions, causing further damage and harm to a shocked community. It is for these reasons, in the most dire of circumstances, that we ask for the Small Business Administration (SBA) to prepare to aid this community in the near future by offering low-rate loans to persons who are not fully covered by private insurance policies.  As the total snow and flooding damage is assessed by state and federal officials, we fully anticipate a Presidential-level disaster declaration facilitating Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) support.  It is imperative that the SBA act now to ensure loans and disaster response procedures are prepared and also that the SBA be ready to make its own agency-level disaster declaration, should the need arise.  We anticipate that damages from the storm will hit the level needed for the state to request an SBA physical disaster declaration, which is triggered when the physical damage to 25 homes or businesses is in excess of 40% of the uninsured value of the property.  If this threshold is reached, SBA will be able to provide qualified recipients with low interest loans of up to $40,000 to renters and homeowners to replace personal property; up to $200,000 to homeowners to repair or replace damaged homes; and up to $2 million to business owners to repair damaged businesses. Thank you for your immediate consideration.  The people of Western New York cannot wait to begin applying for low-rate direct loans from the SBA as they begin the rebuilding process before this holiday season. Sincerely, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Representative Chris Collins Representative Brian Higgins",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/congressman-chris-collins-assesses-district-storm-damage,Congressman Chris Collins Assesses District Storm Damage,2014-11-23,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement after touring the town of Boston with Town Supervisor Martin Ballowe to assess damage from this week's deadly winter storm. “As a former Erie County Executive, I have seen first-hand how difficult these types of situations are,” said Congressman Collins. “We are blessed to have such dedicated emergency personnel and first responders helping our community. Right now, the most important issue is keeping people safe.” “The unbroken spirit and selfless actions of Western New Yorkers are showing the nation what makes us such a strong community. While we have valiantly battled the initial impact of this storm, our efforts and work is not yet done. I am coordinating with local, state, and federal officials to do all we can to help alleviate the continuing fallout from this historic weather disaster.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/congressman-chris-collins-to-tour-district-storm-damage,Congressman Chris Collins to Tour District Storm Damage,2014-11-23,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) applauded legislation to update our nation’s tax code that was released today by House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady. Collins cited the fact that this legislation will provide tax relief to hardworking families across America, create jobs, and grow our nation’s economy.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141206033644/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-responds-president-obama%E2%80%99s-executive-action-immigration,REED RESPONDS TO PRESIDENT OBAMAS EXECUTIVE ACTION ON IMMIGRATION,2014-11-21,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Reed stated:   “Rather than taking unilateral, clearly unconstitutional action that even the President conceded many times over the years is the case, I hoped the President would have worked with Congress to find solutions which are fair to those who follow the rules and come to this country legally. By turning his back on American citizens across the country, and failing to ensure the country's national security remained our mutual top priority, the President has placed politics over the interest of his fellow citizens. That is just plain wrong and fails to care for the safety of our fellow American citizens. I do not support amnesty. However, I do believe a path to a solution exists that would provide legal work status to those here illegally, and at the same time ensure our national security remained intact. There is a path to compromise, but the President simply doesn't know how to get there. In Listening to our constituents this is a path I know that  could work.   I hope the President will work with us on this type of solution to immigration reform rather than abusing his authority to gain a political point and at the same time putting all of us at risk as a result. “ #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141206033707/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-anticipates-senate-vote-keystone-pipeline-legislation-week,REED ANTICIPATES SENATE VOTE ON KEYSTONE PIPELINE LEGISLATION THIS WEEK,2014-11-17,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Tom Reed today said that he is looking forward to the Senate taking up the Keystone Pipeline legislation this week. “If the Senate passes the Keystone, it will send a message to the President that a veto would be putting politics over policy, and we’ve had enough of that in Washington,” Reed commented. “I care about people and the opportunities the pipeline represents for job creation and energy security, are without debate,” said Reed. “We have a solid opportunity here to construct a pipeline that will create thousands of jobs. It will provide energy security because we would be utilizing resources from North America, rather than the Middle East. The more that we can control our energy helps us rebuild our US manufacturing base. For all those reasons, I think that this is the right course for America to peruse.” Last week Reed voted in support of H.R 5682, a bill that will require the executive branch to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline. The House of Representatives took another step forward on this critical infrastructure project that will create over 42,000 fair jobs that American consumers and workers will benefit from. At the same time, it will lower energy costs and provide reliable North American energy. #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/republican-majority-votes-to-create-jobs-and-expedite-american-energy,Republican Majority Votes to Create Jobs and Expedite American Energy Independence,2014-11-14,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 5682, To Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline. “Achieving energy independence is vital for our nation’s economic growth and national security,” said Congressman Collins. “For the past six years, the President’s Administration has hidden behind political motives to delay a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline. While the Obama Administration and Senate Democrats have delayed, the American people have missed out on the thousands of jobs and lower energy costs that would be created by approval of the pipeline. “As November’s elections results prove, Americans want economic growth and jobs now, and House Republicans are taking a major step towards those goals. It is time for the President and Senate Democrats to put aside their punitive political agenda and harness our nation’s energy potential.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141115035913/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/house-passes-bill-approve-keystone-pipeline,HOUSE PASSES BILL TO APPROVE KEYSTONE PIPELINE,2014-11-14,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Today Tom Reed voted in support of H.R 5682, a bill that will require the executive branch to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline through the central U.S. The House of Representatives took another step forward on a critical infrastructure project that will create over 42,000 fair jobs, that American consumers and workers will benefit from, lower energy costs and provide reliable and affordable North American energy. “Construction of Keystone XL will help provide energy security for our nation,” said Reed “Keystone is just one aspect of the work needed to upgrade and improve our nation’s energy infrastructure. I care about the bottom line for all Americans and an energy policy which helps them save money and their security, is a fair solution.” The Senate is set to vote on similar legislation next week. #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141115040454/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/new-york-state-foot-portion-bill-counties-affected-flooding-earlier-year,NEW YORK STATE TO FOOT PORTION OF THE BILL FOR COUNTIES AFFECTED BY FLOODING EARLIER THIS YEAR,2014-11-14,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Today Tom Reed applauded news that New York State will minimize the financial impact on local taxpayers by alleviating local governments of their entire required share of FEMA Public Assistance Program for counties affected by floods earlier this year. Earlier this month, Reed’s office urged the Governor to guarantee funding the local 25% cost share for communities in Western New York and the Finger Lakes. At the request of Reed’s office and other federal representatives, FEMA continues to work with local municipalities and organizations in the affected counties to repair the infrastructure. “We’re thrilled to see that our local communities will get the fair funding and resources they need to rebuild in the wake of devastating floods,” said Reed. “Getting impacted areas back up and safely operating again has always been our top priority. This assistance is great news for Western New York and the Finger Lakes.” “The announcement of Governor Cuomo’s decision to release State assistance to organizations to recover from the aftermath of the May 2014 storm, has brought tremendous relief to all at the ARC of Yates,” said Kate Ring, Executive Director of The ARC of Yates. “We would also like to thank Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Congressman Tom Reed, Senator Tom O’Mara and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano for their efforts on our behalf. They each played a critical role in helping us to acquire designation as a critical services Agency and worked tirelessly to bring State dollars to aid us in this time of intense hardship.” Directly following the flooding, Reed contacted Governor Cuomo’s office to encourage the Governor to apply for federal assistance if the state is unable to respond effectively on its own.  Reed visited the areas hit hardest by flooding including the Village of Penn Yan in Yates County and Camp Good Days in Branchport to see the damage firsthand. #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141113203245/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/congressman-tom-reed-staff-be-silver-creek-and-dunkirk-november-14th-remote-office,CONGRESSMAN TOM REED STAFF TO BE IN HANOVER AND DUNKIRK NOVEMBER 14th FOR REMOTE OFFICE HOURS,2014-11-13,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Congressman Tom Reed’s staff will hold remote office hours Friday, November 14, from 1:15pm until 2:15pm at the Hanover Town Hall on 68 Hanover Street in Silver Creek and from 2:45pm until 4:15pm at the Dunkirk City Hall, Mayor’s Conference Room on 342 Central Avenue in Dunkirk. “Regardless of where constituents live in the district, they are able to seek assistance from our staff,” Reed said. “We cover an 11-county district and while we have an office in Jamestown, the remote office hours in Hanover and Dunkirk will give those in Chautauqua County an additional opportunity to ask questions and share concerns.” Reed’s staff will be at the Hanover Town Hall and Dunkirk City Hall on November 14 to answer any questions and gather feedback and concerns from constituents. 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 Jamestown: 2 East 2nd Street, Suite 300         (716) 708-6369 Olean: 1 Bluebird Square                                 (716) 379-8434 New York’s new 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 Silver Creek or Dunkirk or office hours or visit www.Reed.house.gov for details. #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141114011509/http://reed.house.gov/event/wednesday-november-12,"Wednesday, November 12",2014-11-13,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: November 12, 2014 End: November 12, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141114011542/http://reed.house.gov/event/tuesday-november-11,"Tuesday, November 11",2014-11-13,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: November 11, 2014 End: November 11, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141114011610/http://reed.house.gov/event/monday-november-10,"Monday, November 10",2014-11-13,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: November 10, 2014 End: November 10, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141114011643/http://reed.house.gov/event/saturday-november-7,"Friday, November 7",2014-11-13,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: November 7, 2014 End: November 7, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141113004052/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-ready-get-work-washington-during-%E2%80%9Clame-duck%E2%80%9D-session,REED READY TO GET TO WORK IN WASHINGTON DURING LAME DUCK SESSION,2014-11-12,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Tom Reed is heading back to Washington, to get back to work on the real issues facing the American people as Congress returns for a “lame duck” session in November and December before the new Congress takes office in January.  Reed will begin his third full term in January representing the people of Western New York and the Finger Lakes. ""People want change, and it’s my hope that the President, and the House Democrats will be able to work together with the GOP Congress to find common ground on the issues we face, said Reed. “There’s an opportunity to do something historic here and we went to Washington to do big things, to solve America’s problems.” Among Reed’s top priorities is getting the bipartisan Revitalization and Manufacturing Innovation Act (RAMI) signed into law by the President, ensuring the House passes a clean, bipartisan continuing resolution, and passing bipartisan immigration reform legislation. “It’s time to put election politics aside and move this country forward toward a better economy with more jobs and career opportunities,” Reed continued. “The people have spoken and we’re ready to get back to work.”   #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/in-the-news/gop-wave-alters-dc-calculus-for-ny-delegation,GOP wave alters D.C. calculus for N.Y. delegation,2014-11-10,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"The Republican wave that swept the nation Tuesday pushed New York’s two senators into the minority and dislodged Democrats from three House seats in the state. And that’s likely just the beginning of change – and uncertainty – for New York’s leading federal politicians in the wake of the Republican sweep of Congress. Sources in both parties said Wednesday the change is clearly a bad one for Sens. Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand, both New York Democrats – and for the two people Schumer selected this year to be federal judges in Buffalo. In the meantime, political pros expect Rep. Chris Collins, R-Clarence, to benefit, while Rep. Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo, will not. Statewide, lawmakers from both parties will have to confront the fact that they could be vulnerable in future elections. Yet down in Chappaqua, one of the most prominent Democratic politicians – Hillary Rodham Clinton – might be facing an oddly comforting reality: Now that there’s a Republican-led Congress, she has a ready adversary to campaign against if she runs for president in 2016. Here’s a closer look: Schumer and Gillibrand are each Senate powers, with Schumer playing a leadership role in crafting his party’s message and Gillibrand cutting her own path as a strong advocate on progressive causes. What they lost Tuesday, though, is control. An almost inseparable ally of outgoing Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, R-Nev., Schumer is expected to remain third in the Democratic Senate leadership, but the agenda will probably fall to Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the likely GOP majority leader. It’s too soon to know exactly what that will mean, but congressional sources said the new majority will likely revive House-passed bills that Reid had buried, such as measures tweaking the Affordable Care Act and mandating construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. Gillibrand will likely suffer, too, even though McConnell has sided with her in her signature fight againt sexual harassment in the military. With Reid in charge, Gillibrand could at least get floor votes on her legislation, such as her successful attempt to repeal the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy on gays in the military. Now that’s far less certain. Aides to both senators stress that both have a history of working with Republicans, which is true. But to witness their loss of control, look no further than Buffalo’s federal courthouse. Schumer selected former U.S. Attorney Denise E. O’Donnell and Buffalo lawyer Lawrence J. Vilardo to serve as new federal judges in Buffalo, but the Senate has not yet confirmed them. And with Republicans wary of most Democratic judicial nominees, it’s highly uncertain when Buffalo’s vacancies will be filled. Collins will begin his second term in Washington in a larger Republican majority, and that very well might mean that he will leave the comparatively low-profile committees he’s sitting on – Agriculture, Small Business and Science, Space and Technology – for one of the House’s “A-list” committees. The longtime businessman and former Erie County executive has his eye on a spot on the Energy and Commerce Committee, a powerful panel with purview over much of the U.S. economy. Given that there are no New York Republicans on the panel now, Collins’ odds of winning a seat there increased substantially Tuesday. “I don’t take anything for granted, but nothing that happened Tuesday will have hurt my chances,” Collins said. Higgins is seeking a spot on an A-list panel, too: the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, where he served briefly back when Democrats had a House majority. The panel has Democratic openings, and Higgins said he hopes to fill one, but the problem is that the larger GOP majority will likely mean fewer Democratic seats on all House committees. It’s also unclear whether a budget-conscious Republican Congress will have any interest in the kind of huge investment in infrastructure that has been one of Higgins’ top federal priorities. But Higgins insisted that the GOP might just want to get something done about America’s deteriorating roads and bridges because now the party has the responsibility to govern. “If Republicans want to be effective, they’ll have to work with the Democratic president” on such issues, Higgins said. Tuesday’s election also proved that, for upstate and Long Island at least, the days of a stable and largely Democratic delegation are gone. For proof, just look at the numbers. As as recently as 2011, Republicans controlled only three House seats in New York. Next year, they will control at least nine – and maybe 10, if Republican Mark W. Assini pulls a major upset and erases the 605-vote lead of Rep. Louise M. Slaughter, D-Fairport, in a too-close-to-call race. The sudden vulnerability of Slaughter, who represented parts of the Buffalo area between 2003 and 2012, says a lot about how bad a night Democrats had Tuesday, as well as a lot about the new political realities of the state. While the president’s party almost always fares poorly in off-year elections, even historically popular Democratic lawmakers such as Slaughter suffered this year for a stark reason. Because of President Obama’s unpopularity, “a lot of Democrats could not work up enough enthusiasm to vote,” said James E. Campbell, a University at Buffalo political scientist who is a Republican. But sources within the two parties and Campbell said there was another reason for Slaughter’s close call and the defeat of two Democratic incumbents, Reps. Daniel B. Maffei of Syracuse and Timothy H. Bishop of Long Island. A judge, rather than a gerrymandering State Legislature, drew up New York’s congressional lines after the 2010 census. That created a number of swing districts upstate and on Long Island. Political pros said that means even someone such a Rep. Tom Reed, a Corning Republican who beat his Democratic opponent by nearly 20 points this year, could be vulnerable in a presidential year when there is higher Democratic turnout. Democrats, of course, are hoping for a high turnout in the state if Clinton, who once represented New York in the Senate, gains the party’s 2016 presidential nomination, as expected. And while Democrats are distressed over Tuesday’s results, political insiders said Clinton has reason to be upbeat. If the status quo had continued, with a split Congress battling a Democratic president, Clinton would likely have found it difficult to step away from the unpopular Obama, whom she served as secretary of state. But with this year’s elections, everything changes. Political pros said Clinton now can just ignore Obama and portray herself as an agent of change.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/in-the-news/nys-new-house-republicans-could-minimize-tea-party,NY Delegation to the House Gains Control,2014-11-10,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"The nine Republicans who will represent New York in the House of Representatives next year likely will play an important role helping Speaker John Boehner marginalize Tea Party dissidents. ""Leadership will be very happy to have New York Republicans there taking votes sometimes that people in other parts of the country would find it difficult to vote 'yes' on,"" said Rep. Chris Collins, R-Clarence. And Rep. Tom Reed, R-Corning, said he sees ""a lot of problem-solvers"" in New York's GOP House delegation next year. Rep. Chris Gibson of Kinderhook, ranked by the nonpartisan National Journal as the House's most liberal Republican, wants to play a role developing bipartisan consensus. ""I was able to tie together the idea you could lower energy costs while protecting the environment,"" Gibson said. He hoped to sell that idea to members of his caucus. The Environmental Defense Fund ran a TV ad backing Gibson in this year's campaign. ""It was one of those moments when I felt understood,"" he said. In the Senate, Democrats Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand will be in the minority next year but the chamber's new Republican majority will need some Democratic support to avoid filibusters and move legislation. ""We're going to try to find common ground, and that's something I have done in the past,"" Gillibrand said Wednesday on Comedy Central's ""Colbert Report."" She cited her work building bipartisan support for pending legislation that would refinance interest rates on student loans and help reduce sexual assaults on college campuses. ""I think what the election was really about is, people are angry,"" she said. ""They are frustrated. They look at Washington and they know it's broken. And they want us to listen to them and do our job."" Schumer, who served in the Senate during its previous Republican majority, recalled that he still was ""able to pass some of the pieces of legislation I'm proudest of."" He cited a federal $2,500 tax break for college expenses as well as legislation he authored to make generic drugs more widely available. Schumer spoke Thursday at a news conference announcing new federal emergency aid for rebuilding New York City hospitals after Superstorm Sandy. The announcement served as a reminder that Democrats in the New York congressional delegation will continue to have political leverage with the Obama administration. New York's House delegation next year will have 17 or 18 Democrats, depending on the race in the Rochester-based 25th Congressional District, which is still too close to call. Democratic Rep. Louise Slaughter is 528 votes ahead of Republican Mark Assini, with a recount set for Wednesday. House Republicans overall will have at least 244 seats, 26 more than the 218 needed for a majority, USA Today's latest count shows. The three newest delegation members appear to fit the ""Main Street Republican"" image of the others: • John Katko of the Syracuse suburb of Camillus is a former U.S. attorney. • Elise Stefanik from the North Country/Adirondacks is a former staffer on President George W. Bush's domestic policy council who will be the youngest woman to serve in the House. • Lee Zeldin from eastern Long Island is a state senator who served as legal adviser to Gibson when Gibson was an Army battalion commander. ""As a delegation, I think we're the kind of members that leadership can count on for good government,"" Collins said. ""The far-right group that in some cases does look for perfect and will let perfect be the enemy of the good, their voice will be not quite as loud in the next Congress, and I think that's good for America."" Collins was among 28 House Republicans who joined with most Democrats in voting to raise the debt ceiling this year. Three of the other Republicans also were New Yorkers: Richard Hanna of Oneida County, Peter King of Long Island and Michael Grimm of Staten Island. Collins also was among the 87 Republicans who voted last year for reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. He predicted House GOP leaders will reward New York Republicans for their loyalty by giving them favorable committee assignments. Collins hopes for a seat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which already has two New York Democrats: Eliot Engel of the Bronx and Paul Tonko of Amsterdam. If Collins gets that assignment, he would lose his seat on the Agriculture Committee, opening a seat there for one of the new New York Republicans to lobby for. Katko said his priorities are the Judiciary Committee and Financial Services Committee. Both have Democratic members from New York. Hanna, the former owner of a construction company, has told the GOP leadership he is interested in chairing the House Small Business Committee. ""I certainly would like to do it but I don't hold a whole lot of hope,"" he said, citing his lack of seniority. He starts his third term in January.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/collins-responds-to-president-s-plans-to-treat-the-internet-as-a-utility,Collins Responds to Presidents Plans to Treat the Internet as a Utility,2014-11-10,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) responds to the President urging the FCC to regulate the Internet as a utility under Title II of the Communications Act. “The Internet has revolutionized the way we live and obtain information largely because it has been readily accessible and free from unnecessary government regulation,” said Congressman Collins. “The President’s statement today urging the FCC to regulate the Internet as a utility under Title II of the Communications Act is extremely concerning.” “The Internet’s success is directly connected to the freedom in which it can be accessed and the lack of restrictive government regulations impinging its innovation. I will fight hard against this dangerous classification and work to ensure the Internet remains free and open.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141108033026/https://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-encourages-governor-cuomo-ensure-funding-communities-hit-flood-damage,REED ENCOURAGES GOVERNOR CUOMO TO ENSURE FUNDING FOR COMMUNITIES HIT WITH FLOOD DAMAGE,2014-11-07,2014,2014-11,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Tom Reed is calling on Governor Cuomo to guarantee funding the local 25% cost share for our communities as a way to support the infrastructure needs for severe storms that occurred in New York State earlier this year, affecting the 23rd district. At the request of our office and other federal representatives, FEMA is currently working with the local municipalities and organizations in the affected counties to repair the infrastructure. The federal government has guaranteed a reimbursement rate of 75% for total project costs associated with these storms. Despite the federal government’s commitment to repairing our infrastructure, the local communities have not received any guarantee from New York State to assist with the local 25% cost share. This uncertainty has created financial stress and confusion for the impacted areas at a time when our local officials need the most support to assist with necessary repairs. “Despite the federal government’s commitment to repairing our infrastructure, the local communities have not received any guarantee from New York State,” said Reed. “We continue to work with New York State and the Governor’s office to make sure the 23rd district gets the resources it fairly needs to rebuild. Whatever our office can do to get help for the areas that suffered damages, we will be part of that effort.” Directly following the flooding, Reed contacted Governor Cuomo’s office to encourage the Governor to apply for federal assistance if the state is unable to respond effectively on its own.  Reed visited the areas hit hardest by flooding including the Village of Penn Yan in Yates County and Camp Good Days in Branchport to see the damage firsthand.   #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141028001914/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-visits-jamestown-tour-safe-suite-wca-hospital,REED VISITS JAMESTOWN TO TOUR SAFE SUITE AT WCA HOSPITAL,2014-10-27,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Today Tom visited WCA Hospital’s new patient-centered, private SAFE Suite. The Safe Suite at WCA Hospital was created to protect and help sexual assault victims and ensures that victims of sexual assault receive the specialized care they need to recover from the trauma of sexual assault. “The SAFE suite provides the victims of traumatic sexual assault a safe place to recover and receive the proper medical care they need,” said Reed. “Advocating against sexual assault needs to be everyone’s priority; it’s all of our jobs to stand up for what’s right.” Earlier in the year, Reed announced his co-sponsorship of the Campus Accountability and Safety Act in the House of Representatives. The bill strengthens accountability and transparency for colleges and universities, sets stiff penalties for a school’s non-compliance, requires training for on-campus personnel and gives students access to confidential advisors to use as a resource. The bill already has strong support in the Senate, with New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand pledging her support. Over the summer, Reed took questions from students at Keuka College and listened to their ideas for generating a greater awareness of causes and ways to prevent sexual assault on campus. Students asked about NO MORE, a sexual assault awareness organization Reed is involved in, how students can get involved on campus to raise awareness and what legislation is pending in Congress now to make campuses safer.  The WCA Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the people of Chautauqua County and the surrounding area. They are committed to quality, while maintaining economic viability and a vision for the future. #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141028053306/http://reed.house.gov/event/thursday-october-16,Thursday October 16,2014-10-27,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: October 16, 2014 End: October 16, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141028053618/http://reed.house.gov/event/tuesday-october-14,Tuesday October 14,2014-10-27,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: October 14, 2014 End: October 14, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141028053648/http://reed.house.gov/event/monday-october-13,Monday October 13,2014-10-27,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: October 13, 2014 End: October 13, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141028053717/http://reed.house.gov/event/friday-october-10,Friday October 10,2014-10-27,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: October 10, 2014 End: October 10, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141028053752/http://reed.house.gov/event/thursday-october-9,Thursday October 9,2014-10-27,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: October 9, 2014 End: October 9, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141028053822/http://reed.house.gov/event/monday-october-6,Monday October 6,2014-10-27,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: October 6, 2014 End: October 6, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141026195619/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/tom-reed-staff-dunkirk-october-28th-office-hours,TOM REED STAFF IN DUNKIRK OCTOBER 28th FOR OFFICE HOURS,2014-10-24,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Tom Reed’s staff will hold office hours Tuesday, October 28th in the City of Dunkirk. Reed’s staff will be at the Dunkirk City Hall, 342 Central Avenue from 1:30pm until 3:30pm. In addition to Tom Reed’s nearly 150 town halls throughout the district, Reed’s staff regularly holds office hours 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, Tom Reed’s staff will be available to help answer questions and gather feedback. 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 Dunkirk office hours or visit www.Reed.house.gov. Constituents can also sign up for regular updates through Reed’s website at www.Reed.house.gov/contact-me/newsletter. New York’s 23rd Congressional District includes the counties of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins and Yates.   #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141026195950/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-joins-local-small-business-owners-talk-about-health-insurance-tax,REED JOINS LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TO TALK ABOUT THE HEALTH INSURANCE TAX,2014-10-24,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Today Tom Reed met with small business owners for a roundtable discussion about the health insurance tax, or HIT, and its impact on New York small businesses and their employees. Reed is a co-sponsor of the bipartisan Small Business and Family Relief Act, which would delay the HIT for two years and give small business owners time to prepare for this new financial burden. In addition, Reed cosponsored the Jobs and Premium Protection Act, which would repeal the HIT and permanently relieve small businesses of this tax. ""I'm always glad to meet to meet with small business owners on this important issue,” Congressman Reed said. “The HIT is a discriminatory tax that will weaken a vital sector of our economy. Small businesses are the ones which will lead the way in creating jobs and the HIT will raise the cost of health insurance on two million small businesses and in turn tens of millions of employees. I’ve been concerned about the financial strain it will impose for some time and it’s time we take action to ensure we aren’t inflicting an additional hurdle on small business owners.” New York is home to 2 million small businesses, which employ more than 7 million workers. According to research by the National Federation of Independent Business Research Foundation, the HIT will jeopardize as many as 2,700 jobs in New York by 2023, and reduce the state’s GDP by almost $600 million over the same period.   #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/american-farm-bureau-honors-congressman-collins,American Farm Bureau Honors Congressman Collins,2014-10-21,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins today announced being named a Friend of the Farm Bureau for the 113th Congress by The American Farm Bureau Federation. “Supporting Western New York's farmers is one of my highest priorities,” said Congressman Collins. “I am honored to have been selected as a Friend of the Farm Bureau for the 113th Congress by The American Farm Bureau Federation. Here in Western New York, farmers form the foundation of our local community and economy. I take a tremendous amount of pride in doing all I can to ensure that the farming community’s needs are met. Recently, I have led the fight against the EPA and the crippling overregulation the agency is attempting to impose on farmers due to changes in the Clean Water Act.” “I recognize the struggles farmers face. The last thing they need is unnecessary and excessive government regulations, which is why I will continue to provide farmers the necessary support and protection needed to grow their businesses.” The Friend of the Farm Bureau is given to individuals who have supported Farm Bureau issues, as demonstrated by their voting records, and who were nominated by their respective state's Farm Bureau. “The Friend of Farm Bureau honor recognizes Rep. Chris Collins’ voting record on American Farm Bureau Federation's priority issues in Congress,” said Dean Norton, New York Farm Bureau President. “His support for the Farm Bill and his outstanding efforts to protect family farms from the overregulation of the Clean Water Act are much appreciated. New York Farm Bureau would like to congratulate Rep. Collins for receiving this award and thank him for his hard work on behalf of the state’s family farms.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141024012916/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/tom-reed-announces-grants-help-new-yorkers-struggling-long-term-unemployment,TOM REED ANNOUNCES GRANTS TO HELP NEW YORKERS STRUGGLING WITH LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYMENT,2014-10-21,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Recently the U.S. Department of Labor announced $169,771,960 in grants to expedite the employment of Americans struggling with long-term unemployment. The grants are part of the Ready to Work Partnership initiative to support and scale innovative collaborations between employers, nonprofit organizations and federal job training programs to help connect ready-to-work Americans with ready-to-be-filled jobs. Earlier this year, Tom Reed encouraged Secretary Perez to support the Ready to Work Partnership Grant, which will help transform workforce development in New York State. “The Ready To Work grant program will help get folks back to work,” said Reed. “These are the types of programs that will help expand our workforce and care for our neighbors who are seeking long-term employment.” “We are very pleased that the Finger Lakes region has been awarded the Ready to Work Partnership grant from USDOL,” said Karen A. Springmeier, Executive Director, Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board, Inc. “Our project, Finger Lakes Hired, will assist 1500 long term unemployed job seekers in the nine county region with intensive assessment, case management and training opportunities for careers in advanced manufacturing, information technology and healthcare.  We thank Congressman Reed for his support of our proposal and also of our efforts to assist all job seekers and businesses in the region, especially in the Advanced Manufacturing Sector.” For information please see: http://www.doleta.gov/readytowork/   #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141024013301/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-announces-liheap-funds-western-new-york,REED ANNOUNCES LIHEAP FUNDS FOR WESTERN NEW YORK,2014-10-21,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"The Administration for Children and Families has announced the release of $3.05 billion in LIHEAP block grants to states for the first quarter of FY2015. The funding was provided through the Continuing Resolution that funds the government until December 11th. Earlier this year, the House-passed fiscal year 2014 consolidated appropriations bill which includes $3.4 billion in heating assistance and a significant boost to low-income families in cold weather states like New York. Reed advocated for a return to the original intent of the energy assistance program with his Low Income Heating Improvement Act designed to give financial assistance to states that need it most. “The winter months bring rising energy costs that low income families and individuals often struggle to meet,” Congressman Reed said. “This boost in heating assistance ensures that New York families, in most need of help heating their homes, are treated fairly during the winter months.” LIHEAP has become a general energy assistance program as opposed to its original mission to protect low income households that struggle most in cold weather states. The formula for allotting funds to states to administer LIHEAP benefits originally provided greater consideration for low income households facing cold weather conditions. Formula changes since the program’s inception in 1981 have shifted the focus to a general energy assistance program, diverting funds away from some of the coldest states in the country where there is the greatest need for heating assistance. Reed introduced similar legislation during the 112th Congress with 15 co-sponsors and strong bipartisan support from the New York delegation. “It’s a common sense return to priorities that not only cares for families not able to afford their home energy bills, but a way of protecting hardworking taxpayer dollars by directing funding where there is greatest need.” For more information click here: http://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/     #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141024013332/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-visits-jamestown-discuss-legislation-save-taxpayers-through-expanding-use-local,REED VISITS JAMESTOWN TO DISCUSS LEGISLATION TO SAVE TAXPAYERS THROUGH EXPANDING USE OF LOCAL BANK QUALIFIED BONDS,2014-10-17,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Today Tom Reed visited Jamestown High School to discuss his Municipal Bond Market Support Act, which would expand the availability of bank-qualified bonds, a cost-effective method of financing widely used by local governments and financing authorities. Bank qualified bonds save tax dollars,” said Tom Reed. “Using local bonds also keeps the control, financing and benefits of capital improvements right in the local economy. These types of bonds can be used for a variety of improvements to facilities like the one in the Jamestown School District.” Under the bill, local municipal governments and school districts will see their annual ability to utilize bank qualified bonds increase from $10 million to $30 million. The interest rate on bank qualified bonds can be as much as a half percentage point lower than traditional financing, meaning that taxpayers can save hundreds of thousands of dollars on a single bond issuance by using these bonds. “Bank Qualified Bonds is another vehicle that can provide access to capital for some of the small to medium sized institutions that have needs for their infrastructures and physical plants,” said Gerald Hector, Vice President for Finance and Administration at Ithaca College. “Given the age and heavy usage of the physical plant on some campuses, there is a growing need to modernize or reconstruct building to meet mission objectives. These bonds keep a viable option open for prudent and calculated investments in the plant to be made when it is needed most. Increasing the amount from the $10 million to the $30 million makes sense because of the various needs that will arise, and the timelines in which those needs must be addressed. Having options that institutions can turn to in those times to access capital is a benefit to the overall process.” “Increasing the bank qualified debt limit will provide local governments with a critical resource to improve our communities at lower costs than traditional bond issuance,” said Dustin McDonald, Director, Federal Liaison Center, Government Finance Officers Association. “Simply put this bill will help governments build and maintain more schools, roads, public transportation systems, water and power infrastructure, and affordable housing and health care facilities while reducing the costs of these projects to taxpayers.” ""NAHEFFA applauds Representative Reed’s leadership in sponsoring this important, bipartisan legislation,” said Michael J. Stanard, President, National Association of Health and Educational Facilities Finance Authorities and Executive Director, Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority. “The bill allows state authorities to issue tax exempt bonds at low interest rates on behalf of small nonprofits and charities such as colleges, hospitals, clinics and similar institutions in both urban and rural settings.""   #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/in-the-news/new-york-post-office-dedicated-to-fallen-soldier,New York post office dedicated to fallen soldier,2014-10-15,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"ALDEN, N.Y. (AP) — A western New York post office has been dedicated to a hometown soldier killed in Afghanistan. A plaque honoring Army Sgt. Brett Gornewicz was unveiled Friday in the town of Alden, east of Buffalo. It will be permanently installed at the U.S. Post Office there. Gornewicz was on his second deployment with the Army Reserves in November 2012 when he was fatally injured by an improvised explosive device that struck his vehicle. Before his death, Gornewicz had been awarded a Bronze Star with Valor for risking his life to save a fellow soldier during a firefight. Rep. Chris Collins and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand sponsored the post office dedication legislation, which was signed by President Barack Obama in August.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141017012630/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-discusses-ensuring-equal-access-treatments-act-montour-falls,REED DISCUSSES ENSURING EQUAL ACCESS TO TREATMENTS ACT IN MONTOUR FALLS,2014-10-14,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Today Tom Reed visited Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls to discuss his bipartisan Ensuring Equal Access to Treatments Act, that would ensure seniors suffering from cancer, heart disease and other illnesses have access to the most up-to-date, state-of-the-art treatments. The bill would require Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to use fair payment classifications for breakthrough bladder cancer treatments, as well as other clinically necessary services that are being negatively impacted by CMS policies. “Caring for patients means putting them first,” Reed said. “Our bill will ensure that seniors have fair access to the proper, most up-to-date treatments for their condition. This is a message to Washington that their policies are having a negative effect on patients across our country.” “I want to thank Congressman Reed for his leadership and efforts to ensure that individuals with bladder cancer get the best possible care,” said Edward Messing, M.D., chair of the UR Medicine Department of Urology. “The technologies and therapies used to detect and treat cancer are constantly evolving and our patients deserve access to these advances, regardless of their age or income level.” The bill continues to garner support from the health industry including the Bladder Cancer Action Network, Society of Women’s Health Research (SWHR) and leading university medical centers such as the Mayo Clinic and Montefiore Medical Center in New York. ""We are grateful for Rep. Reed and the co-sponsors for their leadership on this issue. With so few advances in the disease, it is vital that patients have access to new technology. This change in the rule would greatly benefit the bladder cancer community,” said Monica Smith, Executive Director of Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN). #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141017013053/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-and-brooks-hold-roundtable-discussion-growing-drug-problem-southern-tier,REED AND BROOKS HOLD ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON GROWING DRUG PROBLEM IN THE SOUTHERN TIER,2014-10-14,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Yesterday Tom Reed and Congresswoman Susan Brooks of Indiana held a roundtable discussion with local health professionals, law enforcement officials, and local officials to discuss the growing drug use problem, and gain input from professionals on ways to reduce the number of drug-related crimes in New York’s Southern Tier and Finger Lakes. Of those in attendance were, Assembylman Joe Giglio and Olean Mayor Bill Aiello. “Illegal drug production, manufacturing, importation and distribution are significant problems that need to be addressed in Western New York,” Reed said. “These types of roundtable discussions are another we way we can care for those who are victims of illegal drug activity and potentially prevent some of our neighbors from becoming victims. I want to thank Congresswoman Brooks for sharing her expertise in criminal justice and law enforcement.” ""Today's roundtable highlighted the vital importance of coordination and collaboration between federal, state and local officials in combating drug-related crimes."" Brooks said. ""Drugs continue to ruin too many lives and devastate too many communities across our nation. Local law enforcement is beginning to see a surge in heroin usage, particularly by young people.  First responders are also seeing a dangerous overdose trend among heroin users and need the community – parents in particular – to help combat this problem. While today's discussion focused on New York's Southern Tier the lessons learned translate to Indiana's 5th District and beyond. I'd like to thank Representative Reed for the opportunity to participate in this event as well as everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to share their perspectives with us."" Last month Chautauqua County was designated as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). The designation will allow the county to receive Federal resources to further the coordination and development of drug control efforts among Federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials. It also will allow local agencies to benefit from ongoing HIDTA coordinated initiatives working to reduce drug use and its consequences across the United States. #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/collins-holds-alden-post-office-dedication-honoring-sergeant-brett,Collins Holds Alden Post Office Dedication Honoring Sergeant Brett Gornewicz,2014-10-10,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following remarks after the dedication of the U.S. Post Office in Alden, New York in honor of Army Sergeant Brett E. Gornewicz, an Alden native who died while courageously serving in Afghanistan in 2012. “It is an honor to dedicate a post office in New York’s 27th Congressional District after a hometown hero,” said Congressman Collins. “Sergeant Gornewicz courageously served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom. This post office will honor the memory of Sergeant Gornewicz, and ensure that his legacy of service and sacrifice lives on.” “Sergeant Gornewicz was a brave soldier who represented Alden, New York, and the country with pride,” said Senator Gillibrand. “He put his life on the line for a higher cause, and he made the ultimate sacrifice so that the rest of us can continue to live our lives safely and freely. The renamed Alden Post Office will honor Sergeant Gornewicz and help us always remember and admire his life and his service.”  The United States Postal Service unveiled the dedication plaque for Sergeant Gornewicz this morning at his memorial in Alden Evergreen Cemetery. The plaque will be installed permanently at the U.S. postal facility located at 13127 Broadway in Alden, New York. A graduate of Alden High School, Sergeant Gornewicz enlisted in the Army Reserves in 2006 and was deployed to Iraq, where he served from 2007 to 2008. After returning stateside, he earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Buffalo State College. He was working as a computer-aided designer and mechanical designer for a Tonawanda company when he was assigned to a second deployment to Afghanistan. During his second deployment, Sergeant Gornewicz displayed profound courage and selflessness when he risked his life to save a fellow soldier during a firefight. For his bravery, he was awarded a Bronze Star with Valor.  Tragically, Sergeant Gornewicz died in November of 2012 from wounds he sustained when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device in the Paktia Province of Afghanistan.   Legislation dedicating the Alden Post Office in honor of Sergeant Gornewicz was championed in the House of Representatives by Congressman Collins and passed on June 17, 2014.  The companion Senate bill, championed by Senator Gillibrand passed on August 1, 2014.  President Obama signed the bill into law on August 8, 2014.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141010011139/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/tom-reed-unveils-school-safety-bill,TOM REED UNVEILS SCHOOL SAFETY BILL;,2014-10-09,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Today Tom Reed unveiled a bill to make schools safer with more opportunities in School Resource Officer (SRO) programs. Reed’s Protecting Our Schools and Communities Act will put local school districts in a better position to access School Resource Officers and plan for upcoming school years. “When our kids leave for school in the morning, we want to know they will be safe and protected,” Said Reed. “That’s why we need to put local school districts in a better position to access School Resource Officers to care for the safety of our children.” Reed’s bill will reauthorize the COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) program on a long-term, five-year basis for law enforcement to apply for grants for the purposes of hiring and retaining SROs . Reed said the COPS program was last authorized in 2005 and since then has been funded on an ad hoc basis, leaving many communities without the ability to plan for funding when, and if, it might come from Congress. “It’s fair and right to give communities certainty that the COPS program will be there for them on a long-term basis,” Reed continued. “Without that certainty many of our schools have no way to improve their district’s safety preparedness plans. We have a shared goal: keeping our kids safe. We all have a role in achieving that goal, and SROs can play a significant part.”   #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141010011427/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed%E2%80%99s-hospice-act-signed-law-president,REEDS HOSPICE ACT SIGNED INTO LAW BY THE PRESIDENT,2014-10-07,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Yesterday President Obama signed into law the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT Act), which includes Tom Reed’s bipartisan Hospice Opportunities for Supporting Patients with Integrity and Care Evaluations Act (HOSPICE). Provisions under Reed’s bill will strengthen access to quality hospice care and give hospice providers the tools they need to do their jobs more effectively. “This is great news for any family who has had a personal experience with the care that hospice provides,” Tom Reed said. “We depend on hospice providers for more than helping our loved ones, we also depend on them to bring peace of mind and comfort to our families. Strengthening hospice care is something people from across the political aisle can come together to support and improve hospice care delivery in America. This law will put fair accountability and transparency measures in place – so that families have access to the hospice care of their choice”  “Congressman Reed is an amazing and tireless champion for hospice, said Mary Ann Starbuck, Executive Director of CareFirst of Corning. “In this time of congressional disparity, it is inspiring to see the Congressman willingly lead a bi-partisan effort for needed change. His continued effort to promote quality hospice care as evidenced by his leadership on the hospice components of the IMPACT Act is so important within his district and throughout the nation.  All hospice is once again grateful to Congressman Reed for his unwavering support.” “We are thrilled to have worked with Representative Reed and a bipartisan group in Congress to enact the provisions of the HOSPICE Act.  This is common-sense legislation that preserves the Medicare hospice benefit for future generations and ensures good stewardship of the Medicare trust fund,” said J. Donald Schumacher, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) president and CEO.  Reed’s HOSPICE Act passed the House back in September. Reed’s HOSPICE Act is twofold. First, the bill brings additional transparency and accountability measures to certified hospice facilities with a three-year recertification cycle as opposed to the current six to eight-year timeframe. The increase in hospice survey frequency means hospice centers are more attentive to the changing care patients need. Second, the HOSPICE Act allows the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to conduct a review of hospice programs that reach a threshold of patients in hospice care for more than 180 days, ensuring that those in most need of hospice care are supported. Reed recently visited Hospicare and Palliative Care Services of Tompkins County to meet with employees and hospice provides from the district to announce his HOSPICE Act. Reed has been working on a number of hospice-related initiatives, including the HOSPICE Act and HELP Hospice Act. #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141010011452/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-listens-local-grape-farmers-westfield,REED LISTENS TO LOCAL GRAPE FARMERS IN WESTFIELD,2014-10-06,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Today Tom Reed listened to members of the National Grape Cooperative Association during a visit to the Grape Discovery Center in Westfield to discuss issues facing Western New York’s wine and grape industry. “I am pleased to be at the Grape Discovery Center to support the Lake Erie region’s vibrant wine and grape industry,” Reed said. “Agriculture is the backbone of our regional economy. We must make sure that policies in Washington care for our farmers and allow farms to thrive now and for future generations.” The Grape Discovery Center is the official Visitor’s Center for the Lake Erie Concord Grape Belt, designated a New York State Heritage Area in 2006. Developed by the Concord Grape Belt Heritage Association, it seeks to be an experiential destination that supports and promotes the grape industry through sharing stories and engaging, educating and informing the public about all things grape.   #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141010011519/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-helps-dedicate-kerr-pegula-athletic-complex,REED HELPS DEDICATE KERR-PEGULA ATHLETIC COMPLEX,2014-10-06,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Calling it a ""wonderful caring investment, ""Tom Reed helped dedicate the new Kerr-Pegula Athletic complex at Houghton College, during the college’s Homecoming and Family Weekend. “This is a great addition to Houghton College,” Reed said. “This caring investment will allow the college to host year-round athletic events and competitions, enhance student life and bring revenue into our communities.” The project includes a new baseball and softball stadium, resurfacing of Burke Field, and a new field house. The $23 million Kerr-Pegula Athletic Complex, was funded partly with a $12 million gift by Houghton alumna Kim (Kerr) Pegula and her husband Terry Pegula.   #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141003201454/https://reed.house.gov/press-release/tom-reed-tours-cummins-factory-lakewood,TOM REED TOURS THE CUMMINS FACTORY IN LAKEWOOD,2014-10-03,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Yesterday Tom Reed met with members of the Cummins team to discuss some of the challenges and opportunities associated with their production activity and opportunities for manufacturing not only in NY-23, but across our country. In addition, he discussed the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act, or “RAMI” legislation he sponsored that recently passed with bipartisan support in the House of Representatives. “The challenges facing U.S. manufacturers are urgent,” Reed said. “This legislation will enable us to maintain our global leadership in manufacturing, create jobs, and care for an industry that employs over 12 million Americans.” Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service diesel and natural gas engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Cummins Inc. employs more than 17,000 individuals in the United States and 1,400 in Chautauqua County’s Jamestown facility.   #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141004034928/https://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-marks-national-manufacturing-day-visit-evaporated-metal-films,REED MARKS NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY WITH VISIT TO EVAPORATED METAL FILMS,2014-10-03,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Tom Reed toured the Evaporated Metal Films (EMF) facility in Ithaca to promote National Manufacturing Day and discuss his Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act, (RAMI), which recently passed the House of Representatives with a strong showing of support from Members on both sides of the aisle. “I’m really pleased to be joined by EMF, and members of the photonics and optics industry to recognize National Manufacturing Day,” Reed said. “Caring about manufacturing is what our bill is all about, and I truly believe that companies such as EMF can benefit from RAMI and help create the next generation of manufacturing jobs in our region. I’d also like to thank The Optical Society, which has been very supportive of my RAMI legislation.” “The Manufacturing Innovation Centers called for in the RAMI Act will grow industries such as optics and photonics,” said Elizabeth Rogan, CEO of The Optical Society (OSA). “The bill plays an important role in ensuring the commercialization and manufacture of high-technology products in America. These efforts are the building blocks to help expand advanced manufacturing in the United States.” EMF was founded in 1936 and was the first company in the United States to provide evaporated metal thin film coatings. Throughout the years EMF continued to expand its business and coating capabilities. A new 44,000 square foot facility was constructed in 1987 to better accommodate the growing company. #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141004060449/http://reed.house.gov/event/friday-october-3,Friday October 3,2014-10-03,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: October 3, 2014 End: October 3, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141004062442/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/tom-reed-attends-foodlink-mobile-truck-food-delivery,TOM REED ATTENDS FOODLINK MOBILE TRUCK FOOD DELIVERY,2014-10-03,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Today Tom Reed joined Foodlink at one of their Mobile Food Trucks and helped out at their curbside market. Foodlink’s curbside markets provide access to fresh food at a reduced rate to help build healthier communities. Reed spoke with staff members about his Fighting Hunger Incentive Act, which incentivizes restaurants, grocery stores, farmers and other businesses to contribute their excess inventory to local food banks and pantries by permanently extending the food inventory donation tax provision that expired at the end of last year. Instead of wasting the food, Reed’s bill provides a tax deduction over the cost of the goods if the food is donated to a charitable organization. “We have an opportunity with these initiatives to care for Americans in need and really have a positive impact as we invest in the communities we live and work in,” Reed said. “Organizations like Foodlink, help provide the education and access to healthy foods our underserved communities deserve.” According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), about 14 percent of households in the United States were unable to provide enough food for their families at some point during the last year. Foodlink is a regional food hub and the Feeding America food bank serving Allegany, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates Counties, whose operations target the root causes of hunger. They do this by distributing food to a network of human service agencies, serving meals through our commercial kitchen, and offering more than 30 food-related programs.   #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141010011832/http://reed.house.gov/event/wednesday-september-24,Wednesday September 24,2014-10-03,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: September 24, 2014 End: September 24, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141010011845/http://reed.house.gov/event/thursday-september-25,Thursday September 25,2014-10-03,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: September 25, 2014 End: September 25, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141010011903/http://reed.house.gov/event/monday-september-29,Monday September 29,2014-10-03,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: September 29, 2014 End: September 29, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141010011926/http://reed.house.gov/event/tuesday-september-30,Tuesday September 30,2014-10-03,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: September 30, 2014 End: September 30, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141010011940/http://reed.house.gov/event/wednesday-october-1,Wednesday October 1,2014-10-03,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: October 1, 2014 End: October 1, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141010011953/http://reed.house.gov/event/thursday-october-2,Thursday October 2,2014-10-03,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: October 2, 2014 End: October 2, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/national-association-of-manufacturers-honors-congressman-collins,National Association of Manufacturers Honors Congressman Collins,2014-10-02,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins today announced the National Association of Manufacturers named him as one of their Manufacturing Legislative Excellence Recipients for the 113th Congress. Congressman Collins received a grade of 100% from the organization. “As a small business owner in the manufacturing industry, I understand the important role manufacturing plays in our country’s economy and the issues that impact American manufacturers,” said Congressman Collins. “Receiving this award is a great honor, and I look forward to helping the manufacturing industry expand and continue to provide hundreds of thousands of good-paying job opportunities for hard-working Americans.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141003011427/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/tom-reed-visits-sitel-painted-post,TOM REED VISITS SITEL IN PAINTED POST,2014-10-02,2014,2014-10,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Yesterday Tom Reed visited the SITEL call center in Painted Post, which specializes in customer service chat and voice services for companies including Verizon, Toys “R” Us and Dow Jones. Reed opened up the floor for an open employee town hall to discuss new contracts, which has resulted in 200 new employee hires, and job growth in the Southern Tier. “I care about job growth in the Southern Tier,” Reed said. “Businesses like SITEL are increasing projects with new contracts and bringing more good jobs right here in the district.” SITEL is one of the world’s leading outsourcing providers of customer experience management that employs over 450 employees, and is the most important call center used by Dow Jones.   #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141003011747/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-honors-area-veterans,REED HONORS AREA VETERANS,2014-09-30,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Tom Reed attended a veterans honor flight ceremony at the Corning American Legion, and got to say a few words before the group left for Washington, D.C. “This was a way for us to show our veterans how much we care for them, and to say thank you for their service,” Reed said. “It’s a way for us to gather, as a community, and tip our hats to those veterans who have done so much for us and our country.” Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America's veterans for all their sacrifices. #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141003011814/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/chautauqua-county-designated-high-intensity-drug-trafficking-area,CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY DESIGNATED AS HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA,2014-09-29,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Tom Reed announced the designation of Chautauqua County as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). The designation will allow the county to receive Federal resources to further the coordination and development of drug control efforts among Federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials. It also will allow local agencies to benefit from ongoing HIDTA coordinated initiatives working to reduce drug use and its consequences across the United States. “Illegal drug production, manufacturing, importation and distribution are a significant problem in Chautauqua County,” Reed said. “By designating Chautauqua County as a HIDTA, we can ensure that the county will receive the resources and assistance it needs to help combat this serious problem. This is another we way we can care for those who are victims of illegal drug activity and potentially prevent some of our neighbors from becoming victims.” “By designating these new cities and counties, we are enhancing the ability of Federal, state, and local authorities to coordinate drug enforcement operations and improve public health and safety,” said Botticelli, Acting Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).  “This is a critical component of the Obama Administration’s drug control strategy to bolster drug prevention efforts, expand access to treatment, and improve public health and safety through evidence-based approaches.” For more information about the Office of National Drug Control Policy visit: www.whitehouse.gov/ONDCP For information on the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program visit: www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/high-intensity-drug-trafficking-areas-program   #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141003011905/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-vows-continue-fighting-save-dunkirk-power-plant,REED VOWS TO CONTINUE FIGHTING TO SAVE DUNKIRK POWER PLANT;,2014-09-29,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Congressman Tom Reed issued the following statement regarding the lawsuit filed by the Sierra Club to stop the process of converting the NRG plant in Dunkirk to natural gas: “We fought hard alongside Senator Young, Assemblyman Goodell, Mayor Dolce and many other local leaders to keep this plant open. To see an outside group try to shut it down is very disturbing. These people are threatening local jobs and local taxpayers. Chautauqua County, the City of Dunkirk, and the Dunkirk City School District will be devastated if outsiders are allowed to close this plant. Jobs will be lost and our local taxpayers will be left quite literally to pay the bill. We will continue fighting to keep these jobs despite extreme environmentalists trying to tell us what to do.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141003011933/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/dept-energy-awards-subcontract-rhi-monofrax,DEPT. OF ENERGY AWARDS SUBCONTRACT TO RHI MONOFRAX,2014-09-26,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Tom Reed announced today that the Department of Energy (DOE) contractor Energy Solutions has awarded a subcontract to RHI Monofrax. The total authorized funding is $2,880,493.28, and the period of performance is from August 6, 2014 through August 31, 2015.   Reed weighed in heavily with the DOE earlier this year to ensure the order is placed in a timely manner with the Falconer manufacturer, which is the only facility in the United States to manufacture necessary refractory sets.   Although DOE previously told Monofrax it had ruled out a purchase during this fiscal year, Reed worked with leaders at DOE, Monofrax and the local union secured the order “We want to be as sensitive as possible to care for the needs of our district’s businesses. When that means stepping up to the plate to facilitate conversations and press for action, we’ll be there to help however we can,” Reed said. “Our local workforce is second to none and we will continue to fight to put our local workforce and locally manufactured products in the strongest position possible.” Reed met with Monofrax management and local and regional union leaders at the plant in Falconer earlier this year to get a better sense of the company’s business model and map out an action plan for the plant’s long-term viability.   #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140926010323/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/corning-post-office-building-dedication-ceremony-specialist-ryan-p-jayne,CORNING POST OFFICE BUILDING DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR SPECIALIST RYAN P. JAYNE,2014-09-25,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Today the U.S. postal facility located at 198 Baker Street in Corning was formally dedicated the “Specialist Ryan P. Jayne Post Office.”  While serving his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, Specialist Jayne was tragically killed by an IED alongside two fellow New York soldiers on November 3rd, 2012. “For Specialist Jayne’s family, friends and everyone who knew him, naming the Corning Post Office in his honor is one small way we can recognize his bravery and sacrifice in protection of all of us,” Rep. Tom Reed said at the ceremony. “It is only right we honor Specialist Jayne in a way that preserves his legacy as one of our country’s heroes and help ensure we never forget his great sacrifice for us all.” “Army Specialist Ryan Jayne served with truly heroic bravery,” said Senator Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. “He answered the highest call, and made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Naming the Corning Post Office after him will honor his legacy in the community he loved for all to proudly remember his life and his service.” Rep. Reed and Sen. Gillibrand worked with the Jayne family to pass an act of Congress to re-name the facility. “On Sept. 25, Jayne will be immortalized in the community where he attended high school. “The United States Postal Service is privileged to have the name and spirit of Specialist Jayne forever associated with the Corning Post Office,” said U.S. Postal Service Western NY District Manager James Lentz. #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140926010607/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/tom-reed-visits-davita-dialysis-center-ithaca,TOM REED VISITS DAVITA DIALYSIS CENTER IN ITHACA,2014-09-24,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Yesterday Tom Reed met with staff and patients at the DaVita Dialysis Center in Ithaca, a leading provider of dialysis services that treats patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease. Among the topics discussed was the Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2014, which would include dialysis as a service provided by the National Health Service Corps in shortage areas and revise Medicare payments for dialysis services for patients with end stage renal disease and acute kidney injury. “We care for patients faced with the challenges of living with kidney disease,” Reed said “Quality care and access to care are important in ensuring that patients have access to the best possible treatments. We must care about patients in a fair and responsible way to deal with their ailments and diseases.” “Representative Tom Reed’s visit to DaVita Kidney Care Ithaca Dialysis Center was a great opportunity to help our congressman better understand kidney disease and the impact it has on patients’ daily lives,” said Catherine Lama, facility administrator at DaVita Kidney Care. “Ensuring that those suffering from kidney disease have access to care is particularly important because early detection and treatment may prevent kidney disease from progressing to kidney failure. We thank the congressman for his time and commitment to understanding this need in our community.” #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140926010632/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-announces-grant-finger-lakes-regional-rehabilitation,REED ANNOUNCES GRANT FOR FINGER LAKES REGIONAL REHABILITATION,2014-09-23,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Tom Reed announced a $2,538,284 grant for Seneca County to help rehabilitate Taxiway A of the Finger Lakes Regional Airport. “This will help revitalize Finger Lakes Regional Airport, boost job creation and care for economic development in Seneca County,” Reed said. “It’s an investment with a return for the community, and we were happy to work to secure funding for much needed improvements.” “The Finger Lakes Airport will develop into a key regional component for jobs and economic development,” said Seneca County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bob Hayssen. “These grant dollars can only help us achieve that full potential and I want to thank Congressman Reed for his continued assistance in securing dollars for the airport and other important job creation efforts in Seneca County.”  #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/congressman-chris-collins-helps-secure-675699-in-grants-for-three-local,"Congressman Chris Collins Helps Secure $675,699 in Grants for Three Local Airports",2014-09-22,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $675,699 in federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for three local airports. Akron Airport received $222,402 for runway repairs, Buffalo-Lancaster Regional Airport received $150,726 for removal of existing on-airport obstructions to a runway, and Le Roy Airport received $302,571 to upgrade its lighting and beacon systems. “Supporting local governments by maintaining, repairing, and building critical infrastructure is a beneficial use of federal tax dollars,” said Congressman Collins.  “Providing these local airports the necessary funding for a variety of improvements will allow for more efficient and safer airport operations. Continued investment in local infrastructure is necessary to ensure that valuable economic assets like local airports can continue to grow and successfully operate.” Tom Geles, President of the Buffalo-Lancaster Regional Airport, made the following comment about the grant, “The safety project will permit removal of existing on-airport obstructions to the approaches of Runway 8-26 at Buffalo-Lancaster Airport. Removing the obstructions will also enable future implementation of safer instrument approach procedures for all users at the public use airport.”  “Le Roy Airport is a ‘state-of-the-art’ ‘reliever airport’ for the Greater Rochester International Airport,” said Raymond Detor, Jr., President of Le Roy Aviation Services, Inc. “Le Roy Airport will be accepting a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration and New York State Department of Transportation to upgrade taxiway lighting, wind direction indicators, Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPIP), and various other lighting upgrades.” The Congressman’s office remains available to assist any local government pursuing a federal grant.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140919225217/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-honored-%E2%80%9Cguardian-small-business%E2%80%9D-nfib,REED HONORED AS GUARDIAN OF SMALL BUSINESS BY NFIB,2014-09-19,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Tom Reed was honored as a “Guardian of Small Business” this week by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his support of pro-growth, pro-jobs legislation throughout the 113th Congress. “Standing with small businesses – their products, employees and owners – is a daily priority,” Reed said. “The small businesses in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes are our primary job creators and it’s important we’re caring for them when we consider legislation that will impact their business. As representatives, we need to give small businesses a voice down in Washington so they are heard. We’re proud of the votes we’ve taken to give small businesses the support they fairly deserve.” NFIB President and CEO Dan Danner praised Reed for “standing up for small business.” In presenting the group’s coveted Guardian of Small Business Award, Danner said, “The record shows that Rep. Reed is a true champion of small business, supporting the votes that matter in the 113th Congress. This award reflects our members’ appreciation for supporting the NFIB pro-growth agenda for small business.” The NFIB’s “How Congress Voted” which serves as a report card for members of Congress, was also unveiled this week. The report presents key small-business votes and voting percentages for each lawmaker. #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/in-the-news/republicans-bemoan-lack-of-o-care-shop-data,Republicans bemoan lack of O-Care SHOP data,2014-09-18,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Republicans are slamming the Obama administration for failing to release enrollment data for ObamaCare's small-business health insurance exchanges despite repeated inquiries. An official from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said again Thursday that she could not provide the numbers during a House Small Business subcommittee hearing  The comment drew a rebuke from GOP members of the panel, including Chairman Chris Collins (R-N.Y.).""It's shocking that, after the billions of taxpayer money that has been spent on ObamaCare, there was no process created for recording and measuring the Small Business Health Options Program [SHOP] enrollment data on a regular basis,"" he said in a statement. Though it has published figures for ObamaCare's individual exchanges, the administration has not disclosed sign-up numbers for SHOP, which are likely quite low around the country. ""We are not the source of information"" on SHOP participation, Mayra Alvarez, director of the state exchange group at the CMS's Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, said Thursday. Alvarez told lawmakers that the government does not have the data because small businesses signed up for the program offline in its first year, working directly with insurers or brokers. The situation varies by state, she said. ""We are working with [plan] issuers to get that information, and as soon as we get it, we will share it with you and with the American public,"" Alvarez said. The hearing was held by the Small Business subcommittee on health",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/collins-esty-introduce-bipartisan-manufacturing-bill,"Collins, Esty Introduce Bipartisan Manufacturing Bill",2014-09-18,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Rep. Chris Collins and Rep. Elizabeth Esty (D-CT) today introduced H.R. 5526, the Manufacturing Universities Act of 2014, to prepare engineering students for innovative careers in manufacturing. “Before becoming an elected official, I worked in the manufacturing industry for over 35 years,” said Congressman Collins. “As a small business owner with a degree in mechanical engineering, I understand first-hand the difficulty in training and finding qualified manufacturing workers. To expand manufacturing in Western New York, we need to have a workforce capable of filling these skilled jobs. This bipartisan legislation will provide partnering colleges and universities the resources necessary to equip students with the skills they need to succeed in the manufacturing industry.” “I have heard directly from manufacturers across the district who are struggling to find the highly-skilled workers they need,” said Congresswoman Esty. “As the manufacturing sector continues to grow in Connecticut, it is critical that our students are ready for these jobs. This bipartisan, bicameral bill will give engineering programs the resources necessary to prepare students for the jobs waiting for them. In Connecticut, where we have exceptional engineering schools, we must make sure our students have the tools they need thrive in these 21st century jobs.” “We cannot overstate the importance of manufacturing to our national economic well-being as well as the economic vitality of Upstate New York,” says Dr. Nabil Z. Nasr, Associate Provost and Director of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at the Rochester Institute of Technology.  “This legislation recognizes the role of universities in helping to strengthen and support U.S. manufacturing.   The bill will help to foster greater strategic collaboration between manufacturers and universities that will support applied research, facilitate technology transfer, and expand workforce development programs to meet the current and future needs of the manufacturing sector.” “I want to thank Congressman Collins for his leadership in introducing the Manufacturing Universities Act,” said Robert L. Clark, Senior Vice President for Research at the University of Rochester and Dean of the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “As a fellow engineer, Rep. Collins uniquely appreciates the vital role engineers have on our nation’s competitiveness. The Manufacturing Universities Act will invest in our nation’s research institutions to bolster research and education programs to develop the innovations and the skilled, entrepreneurial workforce needed to revitalize U.S.’s manufacturing sector.” “The Manufacturing Universities initiative is an exciting program that will transform high-tech manufacturing technologies and workforce development in the United States,” said Mun Choi, Provost, University of Connecticut. “University of Connecticut is uniquely positioned to support this program through new investments in additive manufacturing, composite fabrication and materials development and industry with aerospace, biomedical and energy industries.” The Manufacturing Universities Act of 2014 addresses the training needs of workers and manufacturers by supporting the next generation of engineers.  The bill establishes a program within the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST would be tasked with administering a Manufacturing Universities program at colleges and universities to prepare engineering students for manufacturing jobs. Colleges and universities with existing engineering programs would be eligible to apply for the Manufacturing University designation, which would include up to $5 million annually for four years to improve engineering programs to emphasize manufacturing, increase the number of joint projects with manufacturing firms, and support students who participate in cooperative education with these firms. The Manufacturing Universities Act of 2014 is bipartisan and bicameral. The companion bill in the Senate is S. 2719.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/congressman-collins-and-comptroller-mychajliw-welcome-the-president-of,Congressman Collins and Comptroller Mychajliw Welcome the President of Ukraine,2014-09-18,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement after Petro Poroshenko, the President of Ukraine, addressed a Joint Session of Congress. Congressman Collins was joined by Mr. Stefan Mychajliw, Erie County Comptroller. “It was an honor to hear President Poroshenko’s historic address this morning,” said Congressman Collins. “The United States will continue to be a strong supporter of Ukraine and the democratic ideals espoused by President Poroshenko.” As part of this morning’s address, Congressman Collins invited Mr. Stefan Mychajliw, Erie County Comptroller and proud local leader of the Ukrainian community. “I would like to thank Congressman Collins for the opportunity to attend this historic event,” said Mr. Mychajliw. “As the son of Ukrainian immigrants, being able to witness the President of the Ukraine address the United States Congress is an unforgettable opportunity, and a testament to the promise the American Dream holds for millions across the globe.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140918233936/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-receives-diabetes-champion-award,REED RECEIVES DIABETES CHAMPION AWARD,2014-09-18,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Tom Reed received the 2014 “Diabetes Champion” Award for his efforts supporting diabetes education, research and care from Novo Nordisk, a global leader in diabetes care. The award is presented annually to major advocates for diabetes awareness.   “We need to fight every single day to find a cure,” Reed said. “As my son lives each day with the disease, diabetes is very personal to our family and I understand firsthand what families living with diabetes experience on a daily basis. We need to do everything we can at the local, state and national level to care for these families and find a cure for this costly disease. We’re proud to partner with the diabetes community to increase awareness. Together, we can help these children and adults live more normal lives.”    As Vice Chair of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, Reed has sponsored major diabetes initiatives, including his work to extend the Special Diabetes Program. Reed advocates for diabetes research and education and participates regularly in diabetes awareness events with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and the American Diabetes Association. #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/in-the-news/lawmakers-divided-on-obamas-isis-plan,Lawmakers Divided on Obama's ISIS Plan,2014-09-17,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are split over the President's plan to take on the militant organization known as the Islamic State. ""We have not set conditions for actions in Syria. There is no credible partner there; there is no political partner there, and that's really the issue,"" said Rep. Chris Gibson. ""We have not great choices here. But the worst choice is to do nothing,"" said Rep. Eliot Engel.On Tuesday, members of the House began debating a proposal that would allow the U.S. to arm and train Syrian rebels who would then take up the fight to destroy the terrorist group. In a rare consensus, congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle support the plan. But that agreement has not yet trickled down to every rank and file member, including many Democrats who fear the United States could be dragged back into a brutal war. Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez says she's leaning toward voting ""no."" ""This is a non-ending situation here. And it's a very serious one. What will happen if an American plane is shot down.  Republicans will be the first ones to ask for troops on the ground,"" said Rep. Velazquez. In fact, a top military adviser to the President is leaving the door open to putting American combat forces on the ground if the strategy doesn't pan out as planned. One Republican said the bill has safeguards to prevent against that and questions why every Democrat isn't backing it. ""I find it hard to imagine why Democrats wouldn't support security for the United States of America where the President and Commander in Chief, who is obviously a Democrat, is calling for it,"" said Chris Collins. For Democrats, that dynamic is making this vote an especially difficult one. The House is expected to vote on the plan this week.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/congressman-collins-supports-legislation-to-fund-government,Congressman Collins Supports Legislation to Fund Government,2014-09-17,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after voting to support H.J. Res. 124 and the coinciding amendment. The legislation funds the government, extends the Export-Import Bank’s authorization, and provides the President authorization to combat ISIS. “Although far from perfect, this legislation takes steps towards achieving a number of necessary initiatives,” said Congressman Collins. “Ensuring the government has the funding necessary to operate provides stability for the country. Additionally, extending the Export-Import Bank’s authorization is a big win for small businesses across the country. I have been leading the fight on this topic from the onset, and will continue to push for a long-term reauthorization of the program. This extension allows the Export-Import Bank to continue its operations while Congress considers reforms to the program. “In our current economic atmosphere, we need to be doing all we can to promote business growth and create job opportunities. Extending the Bank’s charter affords businesses access to services that are vital for their operations. “In regards to authorizing the President to combat ISIS, we are taking immediate action to destroy a grave threat to our country’s security. The current events in Iraq and Syria prove that the absence of American leadership enables and emboldens our enemies, and puts our country and citizens at risk. It is an unfortunate situation, but America must stand tall and provide the leadership warranted to secure a positive outcome.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140919001440/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed%E2%80%99s-hospice-act-passes-house-healthcare-effort,REEDS HOSPICE ACT PASSES IN HOUSE HEALTHCARE EFFORT,2014-09-17,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Tom Reed’s bipartisan Hospice Opportunities for Supporting Patients with Integrity and Care Evaluations Act (HOSPICE) passed in the House of Representatives Tuesday. Provisions under Reed’s bill would strengthen access to quality hospice care and give hospice providers the tools they need to do their jobs more effectively. Reed’s HOSPICE Act was included in the House-passed IMPACT Act (Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act). “For any family who has had a personal experience with the care that hospice provides as my family has, they know that it is truly irreplaceable,” Tom Reed said. “We depend on hospice providers for more than helping our loved ones, we also depend on them to bring peace of mind and comfort to our families. Strengthening hospice care is something people from across the political aisle can come together to support and improve hospice care delivery in America.”   “Congressman Reed is an amazing and tireless champion for hospice, said Mary Ann Starbuck, Executive Director of CareFirst of Corning. “In this time of congressional disparity, it is inspiring to see the Congressman willingly lead a bi-partisan effort for needed change. His continued effort to promote quality hospice care as evidenced by his leadership on the hospice components of the IMPACT Act is so important within his district and throughout the nation.  All hospice is once again grateful to Congressman Reed for his unwavering support.”  President and CEO of the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of NYS Kathy McMahon said of the bill, ""Congressman Tom Reed is to be commended for championing the program integrity provisions that mean better care for hospice patients. The bill’s passage supports the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State's longstanding position that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) should use the survey and medical review processes to support program integrity and ensure compliance with hospice regulations."" Reed’s HOSPICE Act is twofold. First, the bill brings additional transparency and accountability measures to certified hospice facilities with a three-year recertification cycle as opposed to the current six to eight-year timeframe. The increase in hospice survey frequency means hospice centers are more attentive to the changing care patients need.  Second, the HOSPICE Act allows the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to conduct a review of hospice programs that reach a threshold of patients in hospice care for more than 180 days, ensuring that those in most need of hospice care are supported.  “By putting these fair accountability and transparency measures in place, our goal is to give patients access to the highest quality care possible,” Reed continued. “We need to make sure families in rural areas like ours have access to all levels of care, including hospice and palliative care. I always want to be working to make sure hospice providers have the support they need and their care remains a choice for patients and their families.”  While crafting the bill, Reed gathered input from local hospice and palliative caregivers as well as the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization – a key supporter of the bill. Reed introduced the bill earlier this summer with Democratic colleague Rep. Mike Thompson of California. Last month, Reed visited Hospicare and Palliative Care Services of Tompkins County to meet with employees and hospice provides from the district to announce his HOSPICE Act. Over the past year, Reed has been working on a number of hospice-related initiatives, including the HELP Act which Reed announced at Hospice Chautauqua County last spring. #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140919001752/http://reed.house.gov/event/wednesday-september-17,Wednesday September 17,2014-09-17,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: September 17, 2014 End: September 17, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140919001804/http://reed.house.gov/event/tuesday-september-16,Tuesday September 16,2014-09-17,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: September 16, 2014 End: September 16, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140919001816/http://reed.house.gov/event/monday-september-115,Monday September 115,2014-09-17,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: September 15, 2014 End: September 15, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/more-obamacare-fallout-17000-in-rochester-to-face-insurance-increases,"More Obamacare Fallout: 17,000 in Rochester to Face Insurance Increases and Possible Plan Cancellations",2014-09-16,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after a Democrat and Chronicle report that MVP Health Care is dropping two of its five Medicare Advantage plans. As a result, subscribers will face, on average, a 44.8 percent increase in premiums. The changes will impact approximately 17,000 Rochester-area subscribers and 19,800 people across the state. “The negative effects of Obamacare are once again impacting individuals and their families,” said Congressman Collins. “The dramatic premium increases and cancelled coverages are going to continue because, simply put, the President’s law does not work. It is burdensome on consumers and businesses, harmful to seniors, and unfortunately, we are just beginning to see the full extent of its negative consequences. It is time to repeal and replace this flawed legislation with a flexible and patient-centered solution.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140919001504/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/tom-reed%E2%80%99s-manufacturing-bill-passes-house,TOM REEDS MANUFACTURING BILL PASSES HOUSE,2014-09-16,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Tom Reed’s Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act, or “RAMI,” passed the House today with a strong showing of support from Members on both sides of the aisle. Reed has been a tireless advocate for U.S. manufacturing through his bill to create manufacturing innovation hubs across the country and has spent the last year meeting with district manufacturers for input and educating Members of Congress on the need to stay on the cutting edge of manufacturing in America. “We’re thrilled to have such overwhelming bipartisan support for our bill to create high-tech, high-paying manufacturing jobs for Americans,” Tom Reed said. “These are the kinds of jobs that will give generations to come the opportunity to create and innovate right here at home – not across the ocean. I’m so proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish together with my colleagues Rep. Joe Kennedy and Senators Roy Blunt and Sherrod Brown. Our shared vision sets the stage for an American manufacturing renaissance and will position the United States in the best way possible to be the world leader in advanced manufacturing. In this economy, Americans need something to come together on, something to unite around to fight for jobs. RAMI is that uniting initiative.” “In every corner of our country, the transformation of the manufacturing industry is creating jobs and expanding access to opportunity for millions of Americans,” said Congressman Kennedy (D-MA). “Today’s bipartisan passage of RAMI by the House of Representatives is another step towards the kind of domestic manufacturing policy our country needs to stay on the cutting edge of a global economy. I am grateful for Congressman Reed’s partnership on this bill and look forward to supporting Senators Brown and Blunt as it progresses through the Senate.” Tom Reed and Rep. Joe Kennedy (D-MA) introduced RAMI as a way to re-establish the United States as the global leader in manufacturing. The bill creates a national network of regionally-based hubs to improve the competiveness of American manufacturing and increase U.S. production. The hubs are public-private partnerships among colleges and universities and manufacturers of all sizes designed to bridge the country’s skills gap and bring research and development and commercialization back to the forefront of American manufacturing. “RAMI is more than a bill,” Reed continued, “it’s an opportunity for the United States to bring jobs back to our shores so that we can ‘make it here and sell it there.’ The nation as a whole will benefit from the skilled workforce, innovative manufacturers and some of the best education and research institutes in the country that RAMI brings together. Today’s successful passage is the result of bipartisan partnership and countless input from industry leaders and colleagues on both sides of the aisle.” With 100 bipartisan co-sponsors in the House and broad industry support, Reed’s bill cleared the final hurdle in July for today’s vote in the House, passing the House Committee on Science in a unanimous vote. Today’s overwhelming vote in the House bodes well for a vote in the Senate. ""This bipartisan bill would put more people back to work by bringing together public and private agencies, businesses, universities, and other organizations to revitalize American manufacturing and innovation,"" said Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO), who introduced the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act with U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (Ohio) in the U.S. Senate. “I'm very pleased my House colleagues passed this common-sense, bipartisan provision, and I continue to urge Majority Leader Reid to allow a vote in the Senate as soon as possible.” “This bill keeps innovation and production here at home,” said Senator Brown (D-OH). “Our nation is most successful when we work together – and a Network for Manufacturing Innovation would foster public-private partnerships that give small businesses, industry leaders, and research institutions the tools they need to compete on a global scale. These regional, industry-led hubs will leverage local expertise and will create thousands of high-paying, high-tech manufacturing jobs for American workers.” In April, RAMI passed the Senate Commerce Committee unanimously where Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) are sponsors of the bill. Now that the bill has passed the House, the Senate will need to approve the legislation before it can be signed into law by the President. The White House has already signaled strong support for the bill, with the President highlighting RAMI as a vehicle for job creation and growth among American manufacturers in his State of the Union address and reiterating his support earlier this year at the White House saying he hopes to see Reed’s bill become law. Reed continues to meet with local manufacturers about the bill and has met with a wide range of district manufacturers over the past year about the bill including Lufkin-RMT, Nucor, Cameron Manufacturing, Cutco, Nestle-Purina, Dresser-Rand and Cummins. Reed’s House Manufacturing Caucus also held a panel discussion on the bill, bringing in industry experts to help educate members and move the bill forward in the House. #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/congressman-chris-collins-helps-secure-254935-grant-for-akron-airport,"Congressman Chris Collins Helps Secure $254,935 Grant for Akron Airport",2014-09-15,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins today announced $254,935 in federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for Akron Airport. The grant will support the acquisition of new snow removal equipment, which will enhance the airport's ability to clear the airfield during adverse weather conditions. It will also fund the acquisition of approximately 2.53 acres of land that is needed for future airport development. “Supporting local governments by maintaining, repairing, and building critical infrastructure is a beneficial use of federal tax dollars,” said Congressman Collins.  “Providing Akron Airport the additional equipment for snow removal will allow for more efficient and safer airport operations. Continued investment in local infrastructure is necessary to ensure that valuable economic assets like Akron Airport can continue to grow and successfully operate.” The Congressman’s office remains available to assist any local government pursuing a federal grant.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/ontario-county-airport-receives-847161-grant-with-help-from-congressman,"Ontario County Airport Receives $847,161 Grant with Help from Congressman Chris Collins",2014-09-15,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins today announced $847,161 in federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for Ontario County Airport. The grant will fund the construction and rehabilitation of the airport’s taxiway including improved lighting and signage. “Supporting local governments by maintaining, repairing, and building critical infrastructure is a beneficial use of federal tax dollars,” said Congressman Collins.  “Improving Ontario County Airport’s taxiway will allow for more efficient and safer airport operations. Continued improvements and maintenance for local infrastructure are necessary expenditures to ensure valuable economic assets like Ontario County Airport can continue to grow and successfully operate.” “Ontario County would like to thank Congressman Collins for his continued efforts of support to the economic growth within his district,” said Jack Marren, Chairman of the Ontario County Board of Supervisors. “The rehabilitation of the taxiways at the Ontario County IDA Airport in Canandaigua will provide additional opportunities for its growth and contribute to our county’s economy.” “On behalf of the Ontario County Industrial Development Agency, I would like to thank Congressman Collins for his help on this important project,” said Michael Manikowski, Executive Director for the Ontario County Industrial Agency. “The taxiway rehabilitation grant for D38, the Ontario County IDA Airport in Canandaigua, will provide for additional capacity and safety as we continue to develop this important economic development and transportation asset for Ontario County.” The Congressman’s office remains available to assist any local government pursuing a federal grant.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140919001528/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-no-labels-launch-national-strategic-agenda,"REED, NO LABELS TO LAUNCH NATIONAL STRATEGIC AGENDA",2014-09-15,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Tom Reed will meet this week with more than 200 business leaders, state and local officials, citizens and dozens of No Labels Problem Solvers to lay out a National Strategic Agenda for the country. The group will come together in Washington to give input on the nation’s uniting issues and launch a four point National Strategic Agenda. “The issues that unite us are far greater than those that divide us and we’re proud to join with No Labels as part of our effort to highlight those uniting issues,” Reed said. “I care about the big issues we face as a country and recognize the need to agree on big goals. No Labels is one of the vehicles that will get leaders from both sides of the aisle to the table to start the conversation. Coming together with so many others who care and are interested in the process, I’m optimistic we can get a strong coalition of problem solvers to the table.” The group is set to launch a “National Strategic Agenda” – four foundational principles both sides of the aisle have shown broad support for. The agenda calls for the country to: grow 25 million new jobs over the next ten years; secure Medicare and Social Security for at least 75 years; balance the federal budget by 2030; and make America energy secure by 2024. “We came to Washington to change the culture, that’s why we’re part of groups like No Labels and the Go Big Coalition – to find common ground,” Reed continued. “I want to act, I want to see results – that’s why I’m at the table, ready to talk about what common themes we can unite around. We will sit down with anyone willing to talk and committed to finding solutions.” Reed pointed to successful areas of the House, Senate and White House coming together to enact pieces of significant legislation including the Farm Bill, Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act and the Ryan-Murray Budget and said more can always be done. “We can always do more to be a voice for coming together,” Reed said. “There are real philosophical differences in Washington and across our country but we can always work with others, build trust and build respect. At the end of the day, we all have the same goal: to improve this great country for our children and grandchildren.” Reed joined as a No Labels Problem Solver in spring 2013 and pushed with the bipartisan group to successfully get the “No Budget, No Pay” legislation signed into law. Reed is also leading on another No Labels initiative, “Make Government Work,” and introduced a bill with Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR), “No Adding, No Padding,” to stop assuming automatic year-to-year spending increases. #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/congressman-chris-collins-responds-to-president-obama-s-isis-address,Congressman Chris Collins Responds to President Obamas ISIS Address,2014-09-11,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins released the following statement after the President’s address laying out his strategy to eliminate the ISIS threat. “It is clear, we cannot allow for the same mistakes that have gotten us into this situation,” said Congressman Collins. “The current events in Iraq and Syria prove the absence of American leadership enables and emboldens our enemies, and puts our country and citizens at risk. I fully support actions to eliminate the threat posed by ISIS and protect our citizens at home and abroad.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/thirteen-years-after-911-we-must-remain-vigilant,"Thirteen Years After 9/11, We Must Remain Vigilant",2014-09-11,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement on the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. “The horrific actions that changed our world thirteen years ago still weigh heavily on our minds today,” said Congressman Collins. “We will never forget the nearly three thousand innocent individuals who lost their lives in attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania. But from the pain and suffering that day, arose displays of perseverance and determination which embody our great nation.” “I want to commend the men and women across the globe who risk their lives on a daily basis to defeat terrorism, and ensure American citizens are free and safe. Now more than ever, we must remain vigilant in our efforts to combat terrorism both here and abroad.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140912192519/https://reed.house.gov/press-release/tom-reed-hold-listening-sessions-situation-middle-east,TOM REED TO HOLD LISTENING SESSIONS ON SITUATION IN MIDDLE EAST,2014-09-11,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Tom Reed announced he will hold listening sessions Friday, September 12th and Saturday, September 13th to hear constituents’ thoughts and concerns regarding U.S. involvement in the Middle East in the fight against ISIS. Following the President’s speech this week, Reed says he wants to hear from constituents before returning to Washington next week to debate President Obama’s request for additional authority and funds in the fight against ISIS. “I care always about America's security,” Reed said. “The President's speech was an important first step in outlining a strategy against the rising threat of ISIS and our national security. However, I hope the President outlines a clearer long-term strategy to deal with the disease causing this threat in the region and to the homeland. That’s why I want to hear personally from as many constituents as possible on what they feel is the best course for our country. We’re stronger as a nation when we’re all involved and engaged on these issues.” Reed will hold the following listening sessions this Friday and Saturday: Friday, September 12th at 4:30PM – Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning Saturday, September 13th at 4:00PM – Town of Almond Town Hall, 1 Marvin Lane, Almond Reed is encouraging any constituents who are unable to attend to email his office at www.Reed.house.gov or call any of his district offices in Corning, Geneva, Jamestown, Ithaca or Olean to share their thoughts. Reed’s offices can be reached at: 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 #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140912011944/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-manufacturing-caucus-look-ways-hire-vets,"REED, MANUFACTURING CAUCUS LOOK FOR WAYS TO HIRE VETS",2014-09-10,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Tom Reed brought together local manufacturers, veterans organizations and job training specialists to look for ways to put the nation’s veterans back to work. Reed’s bipartisan House Manufacturing Caucus met with expert panelists this week to identify best practices of manufacturers committed to hiring veterans and how those instances can be replicated across the country. “We heard some really constructive input from panelists today on best practices and what resources are available to help match up veterans with manufacturers,” Reed said. “Our veterans have a unique set of advanced skills that manufacturers are looking for and we heard a lot from the panel about pooling resources to translate those skills into civilian manufacturing jobs. I’m constantly reminded of the need to stand with our military men and women both when they are deployed and when they come back home. It’s about caring for those who sacrificed so much in serving our country and helping those heroes into meaningful jobs.” The “Putting Our Veterans to Work in Manufacturing” panel was hosted in Washington Wednesday by Manufacturing Caucus Co-Chairs Tom Reed and Tim Ryan (D-OH). From partnerships with nearby military bases to assistance writing resumes and interview skills, panelists covered their most successful “best practices” to help educate Members. Panelists included the Vice President and General Manager of Nucor Steel in Auburn who highlighted the company’s work with transition counselors to place veterans in positions; the VFW’s Deputy Director for National Veterans Service who covered provisions in the GI Bill to help get veterans the certifications they need for certain jobs and the Executive Director of United Methodist Community Center, an organization that operates the Veterans Ready Workforce Program. Reed pointed to RAMI, his Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act, as a vehicle to add U.S. manufacturing jobs for Americans, including veterans. “RAMI is a great way to give veterans the opportunity to ‘make it here and sell it there’ while tackling the unemployment rate among our nation’s heroes. We owe it to our veterans to seek out any and every way to help veterans into jobs.” With over 100 bipartisan Members, the House Manufacturing Caucus covers a wide range of issues facing districts all across the country. The caucus has hosted panels on workforce development, national defense and Reed’s Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act with district representatives from Dresser-Rand, Lockheed Martin, Finger Lakes Community College, G.W. Lisk, Nucor and more. #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://chriscollins.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/house-passes-legislation-to-limit-epa-s-overreach,House Passes Legislation to Limit EPAs Overreach,2014-09-09,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Chris Collins,C001092,chriscollins.house.gov,,,legacy,"Congressman Chris Collins released the following statement today on the passage of H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act, which would prevent the EPA and the Army Corp of Engineers from implementing the proposed rule that would redefine “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act. “Redefining the scope of ‘waters of the United States’ is a dangerous expansion of government authority,” said Congressman Collins. “I have heard from many farmers and small business owners in my district who believe the EPA and Army Corp of Engineers rule will have a devastating effect on their productivity and ability to stay in business. In May, I led a bipartisan letter with Rep. Schrader of Oregon, signed by a majority of the House, asking the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw this overreaching rule. The passage of today’s legislation will ensure that this rule is withdrawn and our farmers and small business owners will be protected.”",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140912012336/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-votes-protect-local-control-over-waterways,REED VOTES TO PROTECT LOCAL CONTROL OVER WATERWAYS,2014-09-09,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Tom Reed voted Tuesday in support of the bipartisan Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act, a bill that protects local control over waterways. Reed, a co-sponsor of the bill, says it’s important for state and local officials to maintain primary responsibility over local waterways to avoid Washington from mandating sweeping, one-size-fits-all regulations. “Local officials on the ground are in the best position to be making regulatory decisions – not bureaucrats in Washington,” Reed said. “It’s common sense that those on the ground closest to the issues are the major decision makers. This is an important step in keeping control at the local level where it belongs and getting Washington, DC out of the way.” The Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act protects the successful federal-state partnership that has been in place for decades to regulate the nation’s waterways under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers from expanding the federal government’s role and regulatory influence under the CWA. “Maintaining states’ rights while responsibly caring for the environment are two very important goals,” Reed continued. “We need to make sure those goals are achieved without overregulation and duplicative paperwork from Washington that results in more cost to taxpayers.”  The bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers from redefining or broadening “waters of the United States” established under the Clean Water Act and requires that state and local officials are consulted in new regulatory proposals. “This bill protects against yet another instance of government overreach into something it doesn’t need to be meddling in,” Reed continued. “Farmers, small businesses, manufacturers and transportation workers are hurt enough by Washington’s meddling – they don’t need even more of it.” #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140912012401/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/tom-reed-announces-green-light-arc-yates-start-rebuilding,TOM REED ANNOUNCES GREEN LIGHT FOR ARC OF YATES TO START REBUILDING,2014-09-09,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Following a meeting this week with the Arc of Yates and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Tom Reed says the Arc can now start work on repairs to the Arc’s building. Reed’s office worked with FEMA to ensure the Arc met the requirements to receive a “critical private non-profit” designation and to get the ball rolling on repairs. “Getting the green light from FEMA means that the Arc can start what will be a major rebuilding process and get the process underway before winter weather hits,” Reed said. “After our visit to the Arc last month and meeting with staff there, it’s clear the Arc is doing an incredible job utilizing the resources it has to care for everyone in need of the Arc’s services but what they need now is to be able to rebuild. Making sure the Arc has the resources and support it needs to rebuild is something deserving and fair for the entire community.” In addition to securing the critical need status, Reed pushed to have FEMA visit the Arc to make complete damage assessments and meet with Arc employees to outline the application process for rebuilding.     Reed recently visited the Arc of Yates in Penn Yan to view the flooding damage firsthand and announce his bipartisan National Disaster Relief Tax Act to offer tax relief to communities, like Penn Yan, devastated in presidentially-declared natural disasters. The Arc of Yates was hit particularly hard by flooding in May, causing over one million dollars in damages and forcing staff to utilize offices and conference rooms as makeshift housing spaces while it rebuilds. Reed’s bill would provide tax relief to places like the Arc, easing the strain so they can rebuild quicker. Reed’s office continues to be in regular communication with the Arc and the organization’s Executive Director to see that the Arc receives the help it needs to fully rebuild and maintain the organization’s critical services to the community.   #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140912012749/http://reed.house.gov/event/tuesday-september-9,Tuesday September 9,2014-09-09,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: September 9, 2014 End: September 9, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140912012426/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/reed-convenes-manufacturing-caucus-%E2%80%9Chire-vets%E2%80%9D-focus,REED CONVENES MANUFACTURING CAUCUS FOR HIRE VETS FOCUS,2014-09-08,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Tom Reed plans to convene the House Manufacturing Caucus this week to look for ways to help match up district manufacturers with local veterans looking for work. Reed and his Manufacturing Caucus Co-Chair Tim Ryan (D-OH) will meet Wednesday with panelists to identify ways to lower the unemployment rate among veterans.   “Our goal is to better prepare veterans for the work environment and also see that the work environment is prepared for veterans,” Reed said of the planned caucus meeting. “We can all help to serve and care for veterans better by listening to these experts and pool resources to put our nation’s heroes back to work.”   Panelists from district manufacturer Nucor, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and job training centers will talk about best practices and ways to coordinate resources to place veterans in jobs. “We’re bringing these experts together to hear directly from them how to help veterans find meaningful jobs and what resources will get them into those positions,” Reed continued. “It’s right and fair that we stand with them not only when they are deployed but when they come home.” Reed pointed to RAMI, his Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act, as a vehicle to add U.S. manufacturing jobs for Americans, including veterans. “RAMI is a great way to give veterans the opportunity to ‘make it here and sell it there’ while tackling the unemployment rate among veterans.” With over 100 bipartisan Members, the House Manufacturing Caucus covers a wide range of issues facing districts all across the country. The caucus has previously hosted panels on workforce development, national defense and Reed’s Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act with district representatives from Dresser-Rand, Lockheed Martin, Finger Lakes Community College, G.W. Lisk and more. #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140912012452/http://reed.house.gov/press-release/tom-reed-staff-fredonia-hanover-september-11th-office-hours,"TOM REED STAFF IN FREDONIA, HANOVER SEPTEMBER 11TH FOR OFFICE HOURS",2014-09-08,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Tom Reed’s staff will hold office hours Thursday, September 11th in the Town of Hanover and the Village of Fredonia. Reed’s staff will be at the Hanover Town Hall, 68 Hanover Street in Silver Creek from 1:00pm to 2:30pm and at the Fredonia Village Hall, 9 Church Street in Fredonia from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Whether it’s a Social Security, Medicare, Veterans or any other question or concern with a federal government agency, Tom Reed’s staff will be available to help answer questions and gather feedback. 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 Fredonia and Hanover office hours or visit www.Reed.house.gov. Constituents can also sign up for regular updates through Reed’s website at www.Reed.house.gov/contact-me/newsletter. New York’s 23rd Congressional District includes the counties of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins and Yates. #####",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140912012802/http://reed.house.gov/event/saturday-august-23,Saturday August 23,2014-09-05,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: August 23, 2014 End: August 23, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140912012816/http://reed.house.gov/event/monday-august-25,Monday August 25,2014-09-05,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: August 25, 2014 End: August 25, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140912012918/http://reed.house.gov/event/tuesday-august-26,Tuesday August 26,2014-09-05,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: August 26, 2014 End: August 26, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140912012932/http://reed.house.gov/event/wednesday-august-27,Wednesday August 27,2014-09-05,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: August 27, 2014 End: August 27, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140912012944/http://reed.house.gov/event/thursday-august-28,Thursday August 28,2014-09-05,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: August 28, 2014 End: August 28, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140912060245/http://reed.house.gov/event/thursday-september-4,Friday September 5,2014-09-05,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: September 4, 2014 End: September 4, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140912060312/http://reed.house.gov/event/wednesday-september-3,Wednesday September 3,2014-09-05,2014,2014-09,Republican,House,NY,Tom Reed,R000585,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Start: September 3, 2014 End: September 3, 2014",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z