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Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced the application period for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program for FY16.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement offering his appreciation to the elementary schools, businesses, and community organizations throughout New York’s 27th Congressional District that participated in his office’s annual “Holiday Mail for Troops” project. Over 2,000 holiday cards, including personalized letters and creative crafts, were collected this year.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) released the following statement after the International Joint Commission (IJC) announced their plans to go through with Plan 2014.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today is hailing the passage of the 21st Century Cures Act, landmark medical innovation legislation that will directly benefit the lives of Western New Yorkers.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today introduced legislation that would curb the installation of wind turbines in close proximity to military installations, such as the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS) in Niagara Falls, New York.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after Speaker Paul Ryan announced Congressman Collins will serve as Congressional Liaison to the Trump Administration’s transition team.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement recognizing five Tuskegee Airmen with the Congressional Gold Medal at the National Warplane Museum, located in Geneseo, NY. Three of the Congressional Gold Medals were presented posthumously to the Airmen’s next of kin. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award bestowed by the United States Congress.
Congressman Chris Collins, after touring the Buffalo Niagara Gun Range today, released the following statement on his office’s ability to work with residents of New York’s 27th Congressional District to resolve a variety of issues pertaining to Federal agencies.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after reports found that premiums for Obamacare’s benchmark plans are set to increase by an average of 25%. Additionally, consumer’s coverage choices will be drastically reduced in many areas.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement recognizing United States Air Force Veteran, Frank Fraser, of Pike, as New York’s 27th Congressional District’s ‘Veteran of the Month’ for October. The ‘Veteran of the Month’ is a new program established by Congressman Collins’ office to recognize the dedication and service of NY-27’s veterans.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) and Congressman John Katko (NY-24) continued to voice their strong opposition to the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Plan for the 2016 Fiscal Year after receiving a briefing yesterday from federal officials involved in the plan’s implementation.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $1,411,200 in federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for the Genesee County Airport, located in Batavia. The grant will assist the Genesee County Airport in funding the final phase of its airport construction project.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $194,862 in federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for the Perry-Warsaw Airport, located in Wyoming County. The grant will assist the Perry-Warsaw Airport in funding a replacement front loader with a plow attachment to ensure the airport is serviceable during snow periods.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement after receiving the “Friend of Farm Bureau” award from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF).
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement after dedicating the currently unnamed Bergen Post Office, the “Barry Miller Post Office,” in memory of Barry’s outstanding service to the Bergen community. Congressman Collins joined the Miller family today to formally dedicate the Bergen Post Office and unveil a memorial plaque in his name.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $43,200 in federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for the Perry-Warsaw Airport, located in Wyoming County. The grant will assist the Perry-Warsaw Airport in funding a new automatic weather observing system-II.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced the application period for the Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) Program for FY16.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $35,764 in federal funding for the Terry’s Corners Volunteer Fire Company, located in Gasport. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program, which is designed to help fire departments maintain a sufficient number of firefighters.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced his office’s satellite office hours for the month of September. These satellite office hours are held in addition to the normal office hours at Congressman Collins’ Geneseo and Lancaster district offices.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $100,953 in federal funding for the Boston Volunteer Fire Department. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which is designed to help first responders improve their capability to respond to fires and emergencies of all types.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $531,700 in federal funding for the Akron Fire Company. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program, which is designed to help fire departments maintain a sufficient number of firefighters.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement recognizing United States Army Veteran, Ralph Calabrese, of Canandaigua, as New York’s 27th Congressional District’s ‘Veteran of the Month’ for August. The ‘Veteran of the Month’ is a new program established by Congressman Collins’ office to recognize the dedication and service of NY-27’s veterans.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $67,545 in federal funding for the Rapids Volunteer Fire Company, located in Lockport. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which is designed to help first responders improve their capability to respond to fires and emergencies of all types.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $70,050 in federal funding for the Upper Mountain Fire Company, located in Lewiston. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which is designed to help first responders improve their capability to respond to fires and emergencies of all types.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $184,871 in federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for the Genesee County Airport, located in Batavia. The grant will assist the Genesee County Airport in funding the full reconstruction and rehabilitation of 3,400 feet of existing runway.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement recognizing Warsaw resident and Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadet, Meghan Duell, with the General Carl A. Spaatz Award. This award, considered to be the highest cadet honor, is presented to a CAP cadet who has demonstrated excellence in leadership, character, fitness, and aerospace education.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $653,728 in federal funding for the Fishers Fire Department. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program, which is designed to help fire departments maintain a sufficient number of firefighters.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $134,443 in federal funding for the Darien Volunteer Fire Department. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which is designed to help first responders improve their capability to respond to fires and emergencies of all types.
The offices of Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will host two workshops focused on helping local first responders access the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $28,353 in federal funding for the East Avon Fire Department. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which is designed to help first responders improve their capability to respond to fires and emergencies of all types.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $218,096 in federal funding for the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Company. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which is designed to help first responders improve their capability to respond to fires and emergencies of all types.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today introduced a joint resolution, which would amend the U.S. Constitution to block presidential recess appointments. In 2012, President Obama made several recess appointments while the Senate was in pro forma session. These appointments were later ruled unconstitutional.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced that the Erie County Soil & Water Conservation District has been awarded nearly $180,000 in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding by the Great Lakes Commission. The grant was awarded for a project to reduce phosphorus and sediment in the Cayuga Creek watershed.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed by unanimous consent legislation to rename the currently unnamed post office located at 15 Rochester Street, Bergen, New York as the “Barry G. Miller Post Office.”
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement recognizing United States Army Veteran, Sam Maggio, Sr., of Mt. Morris, as New York’s 27th Congressional District ‘Veteran of the Month’ for June. The ‘Veteran of the Month’ is a new program established by Congressman Collins’ office to recognize the dedication and service of NY-27’s veterans.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after introducing a resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the day the Boy Scouts of America was granted its Federal charter.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced his office's satellite office hours for the month of June. These satellite office hours are held in addition to the normal office hours at Congressman Collins' Geneseo and Lancaster district offices.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $231,858 in federal funding for the Blasdell Fire Department. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which is designed to help first responders improve their capability to respond to fires and emergencies of all types.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement recognizing United States Coast Guard Veteran, Paulette Gough, of Lake View, as New York’s 27th Congressional District’s ‘Veteran of the Month’ for May. The ‘Veteran of the Month’ is a new program established by Congressman Collins’ office to recognize the dedication and service of NY-27’s veterans.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement after his office donated a 48-star American Flag to the Town of Wales this past Memorial Day Weekend.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after reports surfaced that health insurers operating in New York’s Obamacare exchanges requested premium rate increases by as much as 89%.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $88,858 in federal funding for Adams Fire Co. in Wheatfield, New York. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which is designed to help first responders improve their capability to respond to fires and emergencies of all types.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed 18 pieces of legislation this week to combat the nation’s opioid epidemic.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced his office's satellite office hours for the month of May. These satellite office hours are held in addition to the normal office hours at Congressman Collins’ Geneseo and Lancaster district offices.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after introducing H.R. 5021, the Better Accounting for Medicaid Costs Act. The legislation will focus on reducing costs associated with Medicaid information requirements.
Representatives Chris Collins (NY-27) and Peter King (NY-02) released the following statements after holding a joint press conference urging an increase in first responder grant funding.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement recognizing United States Navy Veteran, Kenneth A. Dehm of Batavia, as New York 27th Congressional District’s April ‘Veteran of the Month.’ The ‘Veteran of the Month’ is a new program established by Congressman Collins’ office to recognize the dedication and service of NY-27’s veterans.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement announcing the winner, runner up, and honorable mentions of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition. Congressman Collins joined participating NY-27 students this past Saturday, April 9th at the Roz Steiner Art Gallery at Genesee Community College for a brief reception before announcing this year’s winner.
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced his office's satellite office hours for the month of April. These satellite office hours are held in addition to the normal office hours at Congressman Collins’ Geneseo and Lancaster district offices.
U.S. Representatives Chris Collins (NY-27) and Louise Slaughter (NY-25) today led a bipartisan letter from members of the New York Congressional delegation to President Obama opposing the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement recognizing United States Navy Veteran, Ernie Reitzel, as New York 27th Congressional District’s first ‘Veteran of the Month.’ The ‘Veteran of the Month’ is a new program established by Congressman Collins’ office to recognize the dedication and service of NY-27’s veterans.
U.S. Representatives Chris Collins (NY-27) and Paul Tonko (NY-20) today released the following statements after H.R. 3716, the Ensuring Removal of Terminated Providers from Medicaid and CHIP Act,was unanimously approved by the House. This legislation included H.R.
U.S. Representatives Chris Collins (NY-27) and Jerry McNerney (CA-09) today released the following comments after introducing H.R. 4642, the Diabetic Eye Disease Prevention Act. The legislation works to prevent blindness and eye diseases associated with diabetes.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after sending a letter to VA Secretary McDonald inviting him to tour the recently embroiled VA health facilities in Western New York and urging the implementation of Lean Six Sigma in order to improve efficiency across VA facilities.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced his office’s satellite office hours for the month of March. These satellite office hours are held in addition to the normal office hours at Congressman Collins’ Geneseo and Lancaster district offices.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement announcing the United States Naval Academy’s Summer Programs and encouraging all eligible high school students in New York’s 27th Congressional District to apply.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after a VA OIG report released February 11, 2016 found significant issues with the national VA suicide hotline program.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement announcing this year’s Congressional Art Competition and encouraging local high school students in New York’s 27th district to participate.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after President Obama released his budget for Fiscal Year 2017.
U.S. Representatives Chris Collins (NY-27) and Brian Higgins (NY-26) today released the following comments after receiving news that eight KC-135 refueling tankers will be arriving at Niagara Air Falls Reserve Station to replace the base’s aging fleet of cargo planes. The news will be made official in the President’s budget which will be released on February 9, 2016.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after introducing legislation to rename the currently unnamed post office located at 15 Rochester Street, Bergen, New York in honor of Bergen resident Barry Miller. If passed, the legislation would rename the post office the “Barry G. Miller Post Office.”
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today issued the following statement after President Obama’s State of the Union address.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is reminding local fire departments and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers to apply for federal Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) before the Friday, January 15, 2016 deadline.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after President Obama issued executive actions which circumvent the Constitution and deny Western New Yorkers their Second Amendment rights.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement expressing his disappointment in the New York Supreme Court granting injunctions banning FanDuel and DraftKings from operating in the state until a final decision is made.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after writing a letter to Department of Defense and Federal Aviation Administration officials expressing concern over a proposed wind turbine project along the Lake Ontario shoreline.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after passage of H.R. 22, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is encouraging local fire departments and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers to apply for federal Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27), Congressman John Katko (NY-24), and county legislators, Dave Godfrey and Lynne Johnson, today released the following statements after meeting with State Department officials about the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) plans to implement new guidelines regulating the water levels of Lake Ontario.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced his office’s satellite office hours for the remainder of November. These satellite office hours are held in addition to the normal office hours at Congressman Collins’ Geneseo and Lancaster district offices.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement demanding Governor Andrew Cuomo stop his plans to accept Syrian refugees into New York.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement urging local schools to participate in this year’s “Holiday Mail for the Troops” Program.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman ordered daily fantasy sports companies – DraftKings and FanDuel – to stop accepting bets from New York residents.
WASHINGTON — Several Republicans Thursday heaped blame on the Obama administration for the failure of more than half of the cooperatives set up under the health law to infuse competition into the insurance market.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after President Obama formally rejected the Keystone XL pipeline.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after the House passed the Surface Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement reminding students of the deadline to apply for U.S. Service Academy nominations.
Never in my lifetime did I think I would open an app on my phone and, within minutes, have an on-demand car service pick me up and take me where I want to go. Unfortunately, while I can access this service when I am in places like Washington D.C., New York City and many other cities around the nation, I can’t when I am home in Western New York.
U.S. Representatives Chris Collins (NY-27) and Paul Tonko (NY-20) today released the following statements after introducing the Medicaid Directory of Caregivers Act (Medicaid DOC Act), legislation to improve access to doctors for Medicaid participants.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after questioning various state health care exchange officials during an Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing for the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $189,191 in federal funding for South Lockport Fire Company. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which is designed to help first responders improve their capability to respond to fires and emergencies of all types.
Congressmen Chris Collins (NY-27) issued the following statement after holding a press conference touting the importance of H.R.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $40,168 in federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for the Akron Airport.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $167,340 in federal funding for three local fire companies. Rapids Fire Company, located in Niagara County, will receive $64,029, Clarence Fire District No. , located in Erie County, will receive $63,456, and Shelby Fire Company, located in Orleans County, will receive $39,855.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $ $144,760 in federal funding for the Adams Fire Company located in Niagara County. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program, which is intended to support the recruitment, hiring, and retention of firefighters.
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY- Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) held a press conference Tuesday, August 25th at the Hamburg Lakeshore Overseas Veterans Post 1419, to promote his legislation, the REVAMP Act. The REVAMP Act will grant veteran organizations access to federal funding for maintenance and improvements to veteran halls and posts.
GENESEO, NY- The offices of Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) and Senator Gillibrand will host two informational workshops where staff members with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will provide an overview of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.
In what has become the new normal, President Obama has once again moved the goalposts during his foreign policy negotiations. By doing so, the administration has put America and its allies at risk, while empowering one of our fiercest enemies.
Congressman Chris Collins today joined with four children suffering from rare diseases, their families, and University at Buffalo officials to discuss the importance of the 21st Century Cures Act and urged the U.S. Senate to quickly pass this bipartisan legislation.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement after introducing H.R. 3327, the Kids Before Cons Act, which will block the Obama administration’s plans to use Pell grants to fund college programs for prisoners.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement after introducing the Small Business Regulatory Sunset Act, which will reduce excessive regulations hurting small businesses.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement after a video revealed Planned Parenthood Senior Director of Medical Services discussing the sale of fetal body parts.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement after passage of H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $182,378 in federal funding for Dansville Fire Department located in Livingston County.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in King v. Burwell.
This article appeared in the Buffalo News on Saturday June 13, 2015.
U.S. Representatives Chris Collins (NY-27) and Paul Tonko (NY-20) today released the following statements after sending a letter signed by 33 Members of the New York and New Jersey Congressional delegations to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Thomas Wheeler.
U.S. Representative Chris Collins today released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report that found no evidence of fracking having a widespread impact on drinking water.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after the Obama Administration finalized its Clean Water Act Waters of the United States Rule.
Williamsville, NY- Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $78,897 in federal funding for the Village of Warsaw Fire Department.
U.S. Representative Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act.
U.S. Representatives Chris Collins (NY-27) and Eric Swalwell (CA-15) today introduced H.R. 2409, the Main Street Revival Act, which would expedite local small business development in underserved areas.
A federal lawmaker is proposing to ban bankruptcy trustees from trying to claw back tuition money from universities and, in some cases, college students themselves—a legal maneuver that can arise in a parent’s bankruptcy case.
Congressmen Chris Collins (NY-27) and Blake Farenthold (TX-27) today released the following statements after introducing the Protecting All College Tuition Act (PACT Act). The PACT Act protects students, parents, and colleges against a troubling new practice by bankruptcy trustees targeting tuition payments parents have made on their children’s behalf.
Congressmen Chris Collins (NY-27), Peter King (NY-02), and Keith Rothfus (PA-12) today issued the following statement after introducing the Renovate and Enhance Veterans’ Meeting Halls and Posts (REVAMP) Act. The legislation will make it easier to secure funding for maintenance and improvements to veterans’ meeting halls and posts.
Congressman Chris Collins today announced $103,637 in federal funding for Mercy EMS in Batavia, NY. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which is designed to help first responders improve their capability to respond to fires and emergencies of all types.
Congressman Chris Collins today announced $128,793 in federal funding for the City of Lockport Fire Department. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which is designed to help first responders improve their capability to respond to fires and emergencies of all types.
Congressman Chris Collins today announced $60,347 in federal funding for Honeoye Falls Mendon Volunteer Ambulance. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which is designed to help first responders improve their capability to respond to fires and emergencies of all types.
Congressmen Chris Collins (NY-27) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) today issued the following statements after introducing the bipartisan Ensuring Children’s Access to Specialty Care Act.
In a letter sent last week to the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, U.S. Representatives Chris Collins (NY-27) and John Katko (NY-24) requested language preventing the use of any federal funding to implement the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) Lake Ontario-St.
Congressman Chris Collins today issued the following statement after supporting H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, which will permanently replace the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR).
Congressman Chris Collins today issued the following statement after supporting the House’s annual budget.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) issued the following statement after joining Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) and others in introducing the bipartisan Manufacturing Universities Act.
Good for Chris Collins. The congressman from Clarence was one of only 75 Republicans to vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security rather than hold a critical governmental office hostage to a suicide charge against President Obama’s administrative orders on immigration.
“I came here to govern,” Collins said Tuesday. “I didn’t come here to lurch from crisis to crisis.”
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) issued the following statement after voting to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Congressman Chris Collins issued the following statement after attending today’s joint session of Congress featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Congressman Chris Collins today issued the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to reclassify the Internet as a Title II utility.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after introducing, the Clinical Trials Modernization Act, legislation to streamline clinical trials and expedite the discovery of disease cures.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement encouraging local high school students in New York’s 27th district to participate in this year’s Congressional Art Competition.
Congress is getting close to striking an agreement that would allow President Obama to negotiate a new free trade deal with 11 Pacific Rim nations, but voices of concern are emerging from Western New York lawmakers – most surprisingly from Rep. Chris Collins, R-Clarence.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement regarding his opposition to President Obama’s request for fast track trade promotion authority.
Rep. Chris Collins (NY-27), Rep. Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Rep. Louise Slaughter (NY-25) today released the following statements after leading a letter sent to Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Rep. Bill Shuster and Ranking Member Rep. Peter DeFazio asking to retain the safety standards put in place after the crash of Flight 3407.
Congressman Chris Collins today announced $639,136 in federal funding from the National Science Foundation for SUNY College at Geneseo. The grant will help fund the school’s program that addresses the national need for more and better trained geoscientists by increasing recruitment, graduation, and preparation for and placement in careers or geosciences graduate programs.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today issued the following statement after FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler released plans to vote on net neutrality rules February 26th.
Congressman Chris Collins today issued the following statement after President Obama released his FY 2016 budget request.
Congressman Chris Collins today issued the following statement after the Subcommittee on Health completed its subcommittee hearing entitled “A Permanent Solution to the SGR: The Time is Now.”
WASHINGTON – At first, it might seem like a naive child’s Christmas wish list, like a kid from Brooklyn asking for a pony, a ride to the International Space Station and two years of free college tuition.
Congressman Chris Collins today issued the following statement after President Obama’s State of the Union address.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement on Governor Cuomo’s decision to ban fracking.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement after passage of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for FY 2015.
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.
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.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement on his Energy and Commerce subcommittee assignments for the 114th Congress.
Voters across America made a clear choice in this month’s election about the direction in which they want the country to move.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after the Obama administration officially proposed tightening its rules for smog-causing ozone.
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.
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.
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.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 5682, To Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.
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 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.
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.
Congressman Chris Collins today announced being named a Friend of the Farm Bureau for the 113th Congress by The American Farm Bureau Federation.
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.
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.
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.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $675,699 in federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for three local airports.
Republicans are slamming the Obama administration for failing to release enrollment data for ObamaCare's small-business health insurance exchanges despite repeated inquiries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement on the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Congressman Chris Collins released the following statement after the President’s address laying out his strategy to eliminate the ISIS threat.
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.
Congressman Chris Collins today announced $83,991 in federal funding for two local fire companies. The local fire companies are the North Collins Volunteer Fire Department, which received $69,019, and the Village of Victor Fire Department, which received $14,972.
By Rep. Chris Collins
Energy costs on everything from gasoline to standard utilities remain too high, and Western New York families are struggling to protect their wallets. They need and deserve immediate solutions to reduce energy costs and unleash our country’s energy potential.
LANCASTER, NY- Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following remarks after holding a press conference addressing current energy policies.
Congressman Chris Collins today announced $176,703 in federal funding for two local fire companies. The local fire companies are Naples Fire Department in Ontario County and Rapids Fire Company in the Town of Lockport.
The office of Congressman Chris Collins will host an informational workshop where staff members with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will provide an overview of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. Representatives from the Fire Program Specialist Office of FEMA will be giving a presentation on new and previously existing policies, guidelines, and requir
Congressman Chris Collins today announced $118,137 in federal funding for three local fire companies. The local fire companies are the Depew Fire Department, the Bergen Fire Department, and the Upper Mountain Fire Company.
WASHINGTON – Supporters of reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank of the United States say some New York businesses will have a tougher time growing sales overseas if Congress doesn't vote to let the bank make new loans after Sept. 30.
The Buffalo Zoo is the new permanent home to two bald eagles, Carson and Stripe, after Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) convinced the federal government to keep the birds in Western New York.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $41,325 in federal funding for the Jamison Road Fire Company in Elma, NY.
Congressman Chris Collins today blasted the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during a Committee on Small Business hearing entitled “Regulatory Overreach: Is EPA Meeting Its Small Business Obligations?”
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement after House passage of the Conference Committee Report for H.R. 3230, Veterans’ Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after releasing a bipartisan letter requesting President Barack Obama establish August 7th as National Lighthouse Day.
Congressman Chris Collins announced $688,950 in federal funding for Silver Springs Fire Department on behalf of Wyoming County.
Congressman Chris Collins today announced $630,000 in federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for the Genesee County Airport. The grant will fund the construction for approximately 700 linear feet of taxi lane necessary to provide access to the new T-hangar areas at the airport.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement in response to a study showing Obamacare has forced seniors in New York’s 27th District to have their Medicare Advantage cut by 16.43 percent.
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement following BlueCross BlueShield’s (BCBS) announcement they would be terminating Medicaid coverage for 53,000 Western New York participants.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after discussing ride sharing regulations during a Committee on Small Business hearing entitled, “Barriers to Entrepreneurship: Examining the Anti-Trust Implications of Occupational Licensing.”
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 5031, the STEM Education Act of 2014.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after Niagara County Legislator David Godfrey, Orleans County Legislator Lynne Johnson, and he met with State Department officials regarding the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) Plan 2014 to govern Lake Ontario water levels.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator, Honorable Robert W. Perciasepe, at a Science, Space, and Technology Committee hearing on the EPA’s overreaching rule proposal entitled “Definition of the ‘Waters of the United States’ Under the Clean Water Act.”
Congressman Chris Collins today announced $152,000 in federal funding for Newstead Fire Company. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which is designed to help fire companies, like Newstead, improve their capability to respond to fires and emergencies of all types.
Congressman Chris Collins and local legislators released the following statements today after a press conference concerning the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) plans to implement new guidelines regulating the water levels of Lake Ontario.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) will hold a press conference this Wednesday regarding the International Joint Commission's ruling to implement new guidelines determining the water levels of Lake Ontario.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. (formerly Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.).
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement on news the Department of Health and Human Services is assessing additional New York locations to house undocumented children from the southern border.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement on passage of H.R. 1281, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement on new allegations of wrongdoing at the Buffalo VA.
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement on language included in the House Energy and Water Appropriations bill that increases funding opportunities for major energy innovators in New York.
Congressman Chris Collins today is proud to announce changes to his Congressional staff.
Congressman Collins today reacted to reports that Phoenix VA employees manipulated wait-times for veterans in order to trigger $10 million in bonuses.
Congressman Collins and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following remarks after the passage of H.R. 3472 a bill to name the U.S. Post Office in Alden, New York after Army Sergeant Brett Gornewicz, an Alden native who died while courageously serving in Afghanistan.
Today’s vote in the New York State Assembly to further stall fracking is just the latest sign that the downstate politicians are totally out of touch with the economic realities of Upstate New York. We are surrendering a true economic boon to neighboring states while Albany politicians and regulatory bureaucrats twiddle their thumbs.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today is blasting a proposal by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that will significantly hurt the local cheese industry. The FDA is contemplating banning cheese makers from the centuries old practice of aging cheese on wooden boards. This process is commonplace among artisan cheese makers operating across New York’s 27th Congressional District.
“The Veteran Access to Care Act is an important step toward fixing the ongoing problems some veterans face in accessing healthcare from the VA. I am pleased the House came together in a bipartisan way to advance a solution to ensure our veterans receive the care they need, when they need it.
Congressman Chris Collins is supporting legislation to prevent the Obama Administration’s EPA from shutting down coal plants and driving up the cost of electricity. Collins is co-sponsoring HR 4813 introduced by Congressman McKinley of West Virginia.
WASHINGTON – Five more members of New York’s congressional delegation are calling for Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign in the wake of a scathing report citing lengthy treatment delays at VA facilities.
Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) has introduced legislation to give all veterans access to hospice care through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
WASHINGTON – Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Rep. Chris Collins have joined the chorus of critics of President Obama’s decision to negotiate with the Taliban to win the release of an American prisoner of war.
Congressman Chris Collins announced today that the Dansville Municipal Airport will receive two grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) totaling more than $1.1 million. The first grant, for $1,077,300, will fund the rehabilitation of both approximately 1,500 linear feet of taxiway and approximately 60,000 square feet of existing apron pavement.
Congressman Chris Collins announced today that the Canandaigua Airport will receive nearly $300,000 in grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help the airport more efficiently remove snow and ice from runways. The grant for $292,500 will be used to purchase a new loader with a 14-foot plow to help better remove snow and ice from the newly expanded runway.
President Obama's new climate rules will hit the average American where they can least afford it – the wallet. If this plan is allowed to be become law, there is no doubt many Americans will lose their jobs when power plants are forced to close and the cost of energy will increase from power bills to the price at the pump.
The resignation of VA Secretary Shinseki was long overdue. While the country honors his decorated service during the Vietnam War, it has been clear to me for well over a year that Secretary Shinseki is not up to the management challenges that plague the VA.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) continues to lead the fight against excessive overreach by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its proposed ‘Waters of the U.S.’ rule. Collins participated in a House Small Business Committee hearing today highlighting how the proposal could drown small businesses in new, costly and unnecessary regulation.
Statement from Congressman Chris Collins on the Announcement of a Veterans’ Cemetery in Pembroke, NY
"For too long, Western New York's veterans have been denied the honor of being laid to rest among their fellow heroes right here in our community. Today's announcement of a Veterans’ Cemetery in Pembroke finally rights that wrong. This location will allow veterans from all around our region to be properly and locally honored for their service to this country."
The interim report released today by the VA Inspector General confirms what many of us in Congress have been saying for some time: the VA is fundamentally mismanaged and is failing miserably in its mission to honorably serve America's veterans. For well over a year now, I have been calling on VA Secretary Shinseki to resign.
Rep. Chris Collins, R-Clarence, is raising alarm that Clean Water Act revisions under EPA and Army Corps of Engineers consideration would expand the waterways under federal authority — and constrict farm families’ control over their fields.
As the nation prepares to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our county this Memorial Day, Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) has introduced legislation in the House of Representatives to ensure that all our veterans get the end of life care they need and deserve. Collins has introduced the Care for our Heroes Act (HR 4725), which mandates that all vetera
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) voted in support of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA), which passed the House 412-4 today. The legislation contains funding and programs aimed at protecting the economy of the Great Lakes.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) helped the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Genesee County regain its tax-exempt status, something it should have never had revoked in the first place. The CCE of Genesee County contacted Congressman Collins’ office after it was notified by the IRS that its tax-exempt status was being revoked without an explanation.
U. S. Rep. Chris Collins, R-Clarence., announced Tuesday he and more than 160 fellow Congress members are fighting to stop expansion of the Environmental Protection Agency Clean Water Act.
U.S. Rep. Chris Collins recently applauded the bipartisan effort that led President Obama to sign the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act into law.
Congressman Chris Collins received the Spirit of Enterprise Award Monday from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The award, given annually, recognizes members of Congress who support the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s agenda as judged by their voting records.
The Small Business Subcommittee on Health and Technology, led by Rep. Chris Collins, R-27, conducted a field hearing Tuesday in Geneseo that examined the potential benefits of small agriculture businesses entering into partnerships and other supply arrangements with large processors and retailers.
WASHINGTON – Of all the characters created for the film “Ghostbusters,” the frantic Environmental Protection Agency inspector, or avenger, played by William Atherton took a particular stroke of genius.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced that the Genesee County Youth Bureau has received nearly $130,000 in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
Statement from Congressman Chis Collins (NY-27) regarding the Supreme Court case Greece v. Galloway, which concerned the religious establishment clause in the Constitution. The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the Town of Greece.
May 2 (BNA) - House lawmakers signed a May 1 letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy objecting to the proposed Clean Water Act rule that would clarify jurisdiction over the nation's waters and wetlands.
More than 200 members of the House of Representatives, from both parties, are joining together and telling the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to back off its plan to expand federal control under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Both agencies are seeking a rule change to give the federal government more authority by expanding the already overly bro
Over the past couple years, the Small Business Administration has siphoned money away from some long-standing programs to launch new pilot initiatives intended to support entrepreneurs. Many of those new programs were not authorized by Congress.
More than 200 House members are calling on the Obama administration to drop its plans to expand the Environmental Protection Agency’s jurisdiction over smaller bodies of water around the country.
The Coalition for Medicare Choices publicly thanked Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today for fighting to protect Medicare Advantage. Collins strongly opposed the 5.9 percent rate cut the Obama administration proposed in February of this year.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced the availability of approximately $1.4 million in grant funding to support Specialty Crop programs in New York. The funding is a part of the Farm Bill passed by Congress earlier this year.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is attempting to block the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) from expanding federal control under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Both agencies are seeking a rule change to give the federal government more authority by expanding the already overly broad definition of ‘navigable waters’ in the Clean Water Act.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today presented Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) with its annual Spirit of Enterprise Award in recognition of his support of pro-growth, pro-jobs policies during the first session of the 113th Congress. Collins received the award during a stop at McGard in Orchard Park, a family owned business dating back to 1959 currently doing business around the globe.
Congressman Chris Collins voted today in support of the House Republican Budget, including a provision that he secured to protect Medicare Advantage from future cuts.
Congressman Chris Collins applauded the bipartisan effort that led President Obama to sign the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act (H.R. 2019) into law today.
U.S. Rep Chris Collins, R-Clarence, praised what he called a “bipartisan effort that led President Obama to sign the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act (H.R. 2019) into law” on Thursday.
The people of Buffalo and Western New York have lost a true gentleman and friend. While not a local resident, Ralph Wilson keenly understood what it meant to be a Western New Yorker and how much the team he built means to our community. It was my great honor as a Member of Congress and as the former Erie County Executive to work with him, and I am deeply saddened by his loss.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) announced today that his staff will be available for satellite office hours throughout the community during the month of April. These satellite hours are in addition to the normal office hours at Collins’ district offices in both Lancaster and Geneseo. Staffers will be holding satellite hours each month in rotating locations.
The Small Business Subcommittee on Health and Technology, under the chairmanship of Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27), today conducted a field hearing in Albion, NY (Orleans County) to discuss the need for expanded broadband access for small businesses.
ALBION — Congressman Chris Collins, R-Clarence, led a field hearing in Albion Thursday to gather information about the need for expanded broadband access in rural areas.
ALBION — Congress came to Orleans County Thursday, as a field hearing called by Rep. Chris Collins drew testimony on rural broadband from national, regional and community-level telecommunications firms.
The House Small Business Subcommittee hearing held in the Orleans County Legislative Chambers lacked the scale of a full Congressional panel, but not in importance.
U.S. Rep. Chris Collins, R-Clarence, will chair a House Small Business Subcommittee Field Hearing in Orleans County Thursday, March 20, on broadband. The hearing will examine how the lack of access to broadband Internet service in rural communities impacts the operations of local small businesses and farms.
ALBION — U.S. Rep. Chris Collins, R-27th District, will chair a House Small Business Subcommittee field hearing here Thursday.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today presented Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) with its annual Spirit of Enterprise Award in recognition of his support of pro-growth, pro-jobs policies during the first session of the 113th Congress.
U.S. Rep. Chris Collins, R-Clarence announced Tuesday Senate passage of the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act (H.R. 2019). Collins, whose district includes part of Ontario County including Canandaigua, co-sponsored the legislation in the House.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) applauded the Senate’s passage of the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act (H.R. 2019) today.
Western New York Congressmembers Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Chris Collins (NY-27) are calling for a reversal on a plan by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to remove Buffalo-Niagara International Airport’s (BNIA) status as a hub airport. Under the TSA’s “hub and spoke realignment” plan the Buffalo airport would become a spoke and Albany would become the upstate hub.
Three New York Republicans have proposed legislation to prohibit the federal government from funding college courses for prison inmates.
Farmers across New York have a greater certainty about their future today, thanks in large part to the efforts of Congressman Chris Collins on the Farm Bill that was recently signed into law.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) officially introduced the Kids Before Cons Act with Congressmen Tom Reed (NY-23) and Chris Gibson (NY-19) as a co-sponsors today.
This legislation will prohibit the use of federal taxpayer dollars to provide a college education to convicted criminals.
ALDEN, N.Y. — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Chris Collins have introduced legislation to name a western New York post office after a soldier killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Chris Collins today announced legislation to name the U.S. Post Office in Alden after Army Sergeant Brett Gornewicz, an Alden native who died while courageously serving in Afghanistan.
U.S. Rep. Chris Collins, R-Clarence, will introduce legislation to prohibit the use of federal taxpayer dollars to provide a college education to convicted criminals.
Legislation is being presented in Congress to name the U.S. Post Office in Alden for Army Sgt. Brett Gornewicz, an Alden man who was killed while serving in Afghanistan in 2012.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Chris Collins are sponsoring the legislation.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) will introduce legislation to prohibit the use of federal taxpayer dollars to provide a college education to convicted criminals. The pending legislation is in response to Governor Cuomo’s announced plan to use taxpayer dollars to fund college degree programs for convicted criminals in New York State prisons.
Rep. Chris Collins Thursday jacked up his opposition to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's proposal to provide college educations for prison inmates by introducing legislation blocking use of federal dollars for the program.
The Governor’s latest plan to fund college educations for convicted criminals with New Yorkers’ tax dollars is an insult to law abiding citizens all across our state who are struggling to pay for higher education or find employment in this stagnant economy. This plan is just the latest sign that for a state that is the highest taxed and ranks among the worst in job creation, Albany
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is urging local fire companies to apply for federal grants to help protect firefighters and the public from danger. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is opening the application period for its Fire Prevention and Safety grants.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives for the 5th anniversary of the crash of Flight 3407 to honor the victims and their families.
You can watch the video here.
Transcript of Congressman Collins’ speech
In the past several decades, the number of private and recreational pilots across the country has plummeted, as has the number of small aircraft being manufactured — trends that some say have been accelerated by increasingly strict federal regulations.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) issued the following statement after Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver called for a two year delay in Common Core implementation in New York State:
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) released the following statement regarding today’s report by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office that determines ObamaCare will reduce the number of full-time workers by approximately 2.3 million people through 2021.
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Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) voted in support of the bipartisan Farm Bill this morning. The five-year comprehensive legislation easily passed the House of Representatives with large support from both Republicans and Democrats.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) issued the following video statement following President Obama’s State of the Union address.
You can watch the video statement here.
Transcript of Congressman Collins response:
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan Farm Bill that’s soon to be voted on in Congress looks like a boon to farmers of Western New York – at the expense of food stamp recipients in cities like Buffalo.
Congress is set to vote this week on a full Farm Bill that both Sen. Charles Schumer and Rep. Chris Collins say supports and protects growers and consumers.
A compromise bill covering a $1 trillion package of farm and nutrition assistance policies running through 2019 will go before the house Wednesday, and likely pass soon after in the Senate according to Schumer.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) talked to parents about Common Core today as part of a district-wide telephone town hall meeting. The new educational standards are currently being implemented in New York State. Common Core is widely criticized for forcing students to learn skills necessary to perform well on tests as opposed to actually learning critical material.
Congressman Collins (NY-27) will host a telephone town hall on Common Core this coming Monday. The new educational standards are currently being implemented in New York State. Common Core is widely criticized for forcing students to learn skills necessary to perform well on tests as opposed to actually learning critical material. Congressman Collins recently met with parents, stud
United States House of Representatives member Chris Collins said he’s glad his first year in Congress is over, but he emphasized he’s optimistic about the future in Washington, D.C.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) has been named to the House Subcommittee on Space, his sixth subcommittee assignment.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) announced today that he will vote in support of the federal budget bill, which was introduced late last night, and will come before the House of Representatives later this week.
WASHINGTON – The long lines of traffic at the Peace Bridge should grow shorter later this year thanks to a federal spending deal that also boosts funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, the Great Lakes and other initiatives that are important to Buffalo.
After pressing for answers for months, Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) says the IRS will not force volunteer fire departments to comply with ObamaCare’s expensive employer mandate.
The Department of Treasury sent a letter to Congressman Collins this afternoon clarifying its policy.
Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, is co-sponsoring legislation that cuts the retirement benefits for members of Congress and redirects those funds to military retirement benefits.
Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, is co-sponsoring legislation that cuts the retirement benefits for members of Congress and redirects those funds to military retirement benefits.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is co-sponsoring legislation that cuts the retirement benefits for Members of Congress and redirects those funds to military retirement benefits.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in an effort to protect local volunteer fire departments from ObamaCare’s expensive and burdensome mandates. Collins is a co-sponsor of legislation (H.R.
Nov 19 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's HealthCare.gov site is riddled with security flaws that put user data of millions of people at risk and it should be shut down until fixed, several technology experts warned lawmakers on Tuesday.
Tonight I voted in favor of the congressional budget compromise that passed the House with strong bipartisan support.
Today's vote by the Erie County Legislature to irresponsibly ban fracking ensures that Western New York will continue to wallow in the status quo while jobs flee our region for pro-growth areas that embrace new technologies and common-sense job policies.
Moog Inc. executive and Orchard Park resident Dick Aubrecht testified before Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) and the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology today.
The hearing, “Building a Network for Manufacturing Innovation,” examined the need for a manufacturing innovation network in our country.
Ellis Winstanley and his twin brother own eight restaurants and two software firms in Austin, Texas. In addition, through a business partnership with their parents, the brothers own a share of another three printing shops and two small construction companies.
Leadership, families and clients of the Arc of Livingston-Wyoming met with Rep. Chris Collins on Nov. 26 to discuss a federal directive preventing Hilltop Industries and other sheltered workshops from admitting new workers.
WASHINGTON – One of Rep. Chris Collins’ first major legislative efforts took a big step forward Thursday, as the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology approved his bill establishing a grant program that aims to fund innovations being created at the nation’s universities, research institutes and laboratories.
Congressman Chris Collins’ legislation to help scientists commercialize their ideas passed through the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology today. The TRANSFER Act of 2013, which passed with bipartisan support and has the backing of local a
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) wants the Obama Administration to clarify how it is counting and classifying small business employees as the new health care law mandates take effect. Collins chaired a full House Small Business Committee hearing today examining the health care law’s application of the business aggregation rule and the serious accounting concerns it
Members of Western New York’s Congressional delegation are pressing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish missions at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS).
This deal, on its face, is a troubling, dangerous recognition of Iran's right to enrich uranium and potentially endangers our strongest Middle East ally in Israel.
I am especially skeptical that a regime which has prided itself on secrecy and deception will suddenly embrace transparency and openness.
WASHINGTON – Rep. Chris Collins, R-Clarence, is warning that volunteer fire departments may become unintended victims of the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that many employers offer health insurance.
Ford’s significant investment in the Buffalo Stamping Plant speaks to the quality and dedication of our local workforce,” said Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27). “The addition of 350 jobs helps boost Western New York’s manufacturing economy and ensures that more high quality automotive parts made right here in Hamburg will help build Ford vehicles sold around the world.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) criticized Governor Andrew Cuomo today on the House floor for continually delaying hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in New York.
Today, the House voted to attempt to help the millions of Americans who were misled by President Obama when he promised them they could keep their health insurance. In Western New York alone, 137,000 people were betrayed by President Obama when their policies were cancelled.
The administrative fix announced today by the President is just the latest example of how misguided and unmanageable ObamaCare really is. After being intentionally misled by the White House in an attempt to sell ObamaCare, 137,000 people in Western New York alone recently learned their insurance policy would be canceled under the healthcare law.
Buffalo Mayor Bryon Brown and Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) have co-signed a letter urging the Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) to do what is necessary to keep Delaware North headquartered in downtown Buffalo.
City Hall is deeply concerned with the prospect of losing one of Buffalo’s most iconic companies and on Thursday Mayor Byron W. Brown joined forces with an unlikely ally in an effort to keep it here.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is encouraging local fire departments and EMS squads to apply for federal Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG) through FEMA. AFG funds help fire departments and other first responders purchase critical equipment and protective gear. The funding can also be used to obtain training and other resources needed to help protect both the public and emer
Following concerns regarding the implementation of the health care exchanges, Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius asking for a delay in the individual mandate.
WASHINGTON – Having failed to delay Obamacare by shutting down the government, a group of House Republicans – led this time by Rep. Chris Collins, R-Clarence – is trying a different approach: asking somewhat politely.
House Small Business Subcommittee on Health and Technology, under the chairmanship of Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27), today held a hearing to examine how the Obamacare definition of full-time employees, at 30 hours per week, is affecting small businesses, their employees, and the economy.
“Tonight, the House continued to work and offer reasonable and commonsense solutions to the partial government shutdown by passing bills to fully fund the National Institute of Health for critical research and open all national parks and museums.
The American people should not be short changed because Washington can’t get its act together.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) has asked House leadership to suspend his own pay during the duration of the partial shutdown of the federal government. Late last night, Collins sent a letter to House administration requesting that his pay be withheld for the length of the shutdown.
The vast majority of my constituents want Washington to get spending under control and prevent the harmful economic impact of Obamacare. Today, I voted for a Continuing Resolution that accomplishes both and ensures that our government stays open at the same time.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) issued the following statement regarding the President’s decision to receive authorization from Congress regarding military action in Syria:
Getting Congress involved in the discussion – and potential decision – over whether to take military action in Syria is a good step, some members of Congress from Western New York said Saturday.
But grave concerns about the situation were expressed, with some elected officials cautioning about what could lie down the road.
WASHINGTON – The Army Corps of Engineers is backing away, for now at least, from its plan to shrink employment at its Buffalo district office.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) has introduced legislation in Congress to help scientists commercialize their ideas and it has the backing of local research universities. As a member of the Science, Space and Technology Committee, Collins is the sponsor of the TRANSFER Act of 2013 (H.R.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) showed his support for the town of Greece, NY in the upcoming Supreme Court case, Greece v. Galloway today by signing an Amicus Curiae brief in support of Greece.
Greece v. Galloway, which concerns the religious establishment clause in the Constitution, will be argued this fall.
“The votes today to delay both the employer and individual mandates required under Obamacare were about what is fair to the American people. By choosing to delay only the employer mandate, President Obama is selectively deciding which portions of the law he is going to enforce, and that is not fair to America’s hardworking men and women.
A modified Farm Bill narrowly passed the House of Representatives on Thursday after a broader version was defeated last month.
The new version of the bill did not include food stamps, the first time since 1973 that the program – formally called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – was not included in the farm bill.
WASHINGTON – New commercial airline pilots will need to have far more experience before climbing into the cockpit under a new set of federal rules unveiled Wednesday that won widespread praise from the Families of Continental Flight 3407 and members of Congress.
ALBION — Amid a far-ranging conversation with Orleans County officials, Rep. Chris Collins detailed plans for a halved-version of the previously voted-down farm bill to be passed by the House of Representatives this month.
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Listen to your mother.
The age-old advice helps explain why seven University at Buffalo doctoral candidates, at the request of Rep. Chris Collins, R-Clarence, will speak to members of Congress about an award-winning smartphone app they are developing.
Reps. Brian Higgins, a Buffalo Democrat, and Chris Collins, a Clarence Republican, often don’t see eye-to-eye on partisan, ideological issues.
To mark National Small Business Week, Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is asking small business owners in his district to complete an online survey about the economy and other issues impacting the small business sector. Starting today, Collins will be emailing the survey to small business owners across the eight counties of New York’s 27th Congressional District. Small business owners not a
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced that 150 Chase Albion jobs will be retained in Western New York. A hiring event will be held at the Chase Albion facility on Wednesday, June 26th and Friday, June 28th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Within four weeks of taking office as congressman for New York’s 27th district, Rep. Chris Collins found himself voting on the nation’s contentious debt ceiling extension. Three weeks after that, his sequester vote was in, and just a few weeks later, it was budget time.
Statement from Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) following the announcement that JP Morgan Chase plans to close its Mortgage Facility in Orleans County, impacting 400 workers:
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) honored the late John Chase, a WWII veteran from Batavia, NY, today by presenting his family members with the medals he earned in service.
WASHINGTON – Thousands of patient records at the VA hospitals in Buffalo and Batavia have likely been misplaced or damaged, according to federal officials who have been prodding the facilities to improve their record-keeping.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) voted yesterday to approve the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act of 2013 and move it out of the House Agriculture Committee. The bill was passed by a large, bipartisan vote of 36-10.
WASHINGTON – Outraged over recent revelations that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) singled out and targeted conservative political groups, Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) has signed a letter to Treasury Secretary Jack Lew voicing concern and demanding answers.
“As if Americans need another reason to be skeptical of the IRS, today’s admission that the agency targeted conservative leaning non-profits for extra tax document scrutiny is truly stunning. Instead of engaging in a political witch hunt by singling out non-profits with different politics than the President, the IRS should be working to make the tax preparation process easier for hardworking t
WASHINGTON – A tax that’s designed to partly fund health care reform could actually prompt some small businesses to stop offering health insurance, witnesses said Thursday at a congressional hearing convened by Rep. Chris Collins, R-Clarence.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Four months after learning veterans may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis at the V.A. Hospital in Buffalo, 20 have tested positive for hepatitis.
House Small Business Subcommittee on Health and Technology Chairman Chris Collins (NY-27) today led a hearing to examine the economic effects of the upcoming health care law’s insurance tax on small businesses. Beginning in 2014, the health care law imposes a new tax on the health insurance policies that most small businesses purchase.
WASHINGTON – Twenty veterans treated at the Buffalo Veterans Affairs Medical Center have tested positive for hepatitis in the wake of revelations that nurses improperly reused insulin pens on multiple patients, but all but two have cleared the virus, the hospital said Thursday.
Congressman Chris Collins hosted a hearing this morning of the Small Business Subcommittee on Health and Technology focusing on how aspects of ObamaCare affect small businesses across the country.
U.S. Rep. Chris Collins visited Batavia Thursday to promote legislation to help small businesses in their first year of operation.
Collins’ proposed Main Street Revival Act will allow small companies to defer payment of the first 12 months of payroll taxes, then pay off the owed amount in equal installments over a four-year period, Collins said.
BATAVIA — Two surprises have marked Chris Collins’ first four months in Congress.
The leadership has been open and helpful to new members, he said during a meeting Wednesday with The Daily News editorial board.
But on the negative side, Congress is fractured between a hard-left and hard-right which won’t compromise, and some bills have died in the process.
U.S. Rep. Chris Collins has signed on with a proposal to let startup businesses in some economically distressed areas defer payment of federal payroll taxes, in order to improve those businesses’ chances of succeeding.
Collins is the first co-sponsor of the proposed Main Street Revival Act, introduced in the House of Representatives last month by Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is pushing the Main Street Revival Act (H.R. 952), bipartisan legislation which will help promote economic growth and fill vacancies along America’s main streets. Collins is the lead Republican co-sponsor of the legislation in the House.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) issued the following statement following the passage of legislation ending sequester furloughs for Air Traffic Controllers:
WASHINGTON – Rep. Chris Collins, R-Clarence, has introduced his first bill as a member of Congress, but in a way there’s nothing new about it.
It’s at least the 40th attempt a Republican lawmaker has made to repeal all or part of the controversial health care legislation backed by President Obama and passed by Congress three years ago.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is announcing that the long awaited dredging of three Lake Ontario harbors is on track to happen next year. Collins says the Army Corp of Engineers now has the funding it needs to perform maintenance dredging in Oak Orchard, Olcott and Wilson harbors. Dredging removes built-up sediment that, over time, narrows a harbor’s channel dimensions and creates unsafe
President Barack Obama’s healthcare reform law could have a “devastating” impact on the job market and economic growth, Republican Rep. Chris Collins tells Newsmax.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) will speak about how ObamaCare is impacting the economy and job growth at the Job Creators Alliance ‘Free Enterprise Leadership Summit’ in Florida tomorrow. Collins is the only member of Congress speaking at the event and will participate in a panel discussion on how the implementa
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s budget proposal
On the eve of President Obama’s budget presentation, a Western New York Republican joined the AARP in criticizing an expected decrease in the amount paid out in Social Security benefits by restructuring cost of living adjustments. Chris Collins says the move would hurt seniors and veterans.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is co-sponsoring legislation in the House of Representatives that would help create a more accurate picture of America’s unemployment problem. Currently, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ measure that calculates the monthly unemployment figure does not include the number of people who have given up looking for work. The Real Unemployment Calculation Act (H.R.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Craig Yunker's 6000 acre Western New York farm grows a variety of crops. But come next year, he fears that he may have to scale things back and eliminate some workers. That's because he says the Affordable Care Act may make doing business too expensive.
Yunker said, “We're concerned that we will have to comply and it will double our cost of health care.”
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) announced today that his staff will be available for satellite office hours throughout the community during the month of April. These satellite hours are in addition to the normal office hours at Collins’ district offices in both Lancaster and Geneseo. Staffers will be holding satellite hours each month in rotating locations.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) issued the following statement regarding the FAA’s decision to keep the Niagara Falls tower open:
Just days after the 10th anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq War, Western New York Congressman Chris Collins said the Federal agency created to help veterans needs a complete overhaul.
“The V.A. needs to have a top to bottom look at what’s wrong. They’re just not serving the veterans. They deserve better,” Collins said.
WASHINGTON – Cybersecurity threats have come a long way since hackers temporarily crippled the computer system at one of Chris Collins’ businesses a few years ago.
House Small Business Subcommittee on Health and Technology Chairman Chris Collins (NY-27) today led a hearing to examine the increased volume and complexity of cyber-attacks on small business, especially as new technologies present new challenges, and the role of the federal government in helping address cyber-security issues.
Congressman Chris Collins: House Passes the Responsible, Balanced Budget the American People Deserve
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) issued the following statement following the House Budget vote.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) spoke to senior citizens today about the House Republican Budget proposal which balances in ten years and protects Medicare. Released earlier this week, the proposal includes a specific protection for Medicare Advantage championed by Collins.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) issued the following statement after voting for legislation preserving work requirements for Welfare recipients (H.R. 890, the Preserving Work Requirements for Welfare Programs Act of 2013):
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) met with approximately 40 local farmers in Batavia today at the first meeting of his Agriculture Advisory Board. As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, Collins will routinely look to the group to help shape his polices and positions on matters before the committee. This Congress, the Agriculture Committee is expected to craft a five-year Farm Bill an
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) announced today that his staff will be available for satellite office hours throughout the community during the month of March. These satellite hours are in addition to the normal office hours at Collins’ district offices in both Lancaster and Geneseo. Staffers will be holding satellite hours each month in rotating locations.
“If you don’t leave Washington, how do you know what’s going on?”
Rep. Chris Collins came to Medina Saturday for an informal meeting with local government, business and civic leaders. The freshman congressman spoke to a crowd of more than 30 at the Shirt Factory Cafe.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is encouraging local high school students to participate in this year’s Congressional Art Competition. The winning artist from New York’s 27th Congressional District will travel to Washington, DC and have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
Dramatic federal budget cuts of 13 percent for defense and 9 percent for most other programs took effect Friday, and the world did not end.
Instead, traffic flowed normally at the Peace Bridge, travelers came and went through the usual security lines at Buffalo Niagara International Airport, and the IRS remained hard at work processing tax returns.
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) says the federal sequester is unfairly targeting the military but he is hoping military leadership will have greater control over how to make cuts. Collins made the case for proposed legislation that would give department and agency heads more flexibility over sequester cuts this afternoon at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Collins has signed on as a c
“Helping to protect women from violence should not be a matter of debate in Washington. As a husband, father of two daughters and brother to five sisters, I am pleased Congress acted to reauthorize this historically bipartisan legislation. There are many matters in Washington where both parties are understandably miles apart given our different political and economic philosophies, but doing w
“I want to applaud local legislators for standing up for the rights of law abiding gun owners. Today, the Minority Caucus of the Erie County Legislature pushed through a resolution opposing New York State’s so-called SAFE Act. Erie joins Livingston, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties in passing resolutions officially opposing this legislation. I know other local governments within the 27t
“President Obama proposed these devastating across-the-board spending cuts and insisted they become law. The House has voted twice to replace the President’s sequester with common sense spending cuts and reforms that help achieve a balanced budget within a decade. Unfortunately, the Senate and President have never addressed these bills. Washington’s goal should be to grow the economy, expand
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is looking to help local, law abiding gun owners protect their privacy. Starting today, residents of New York’s 27th Congressional District can stop by Collins’ district offices in either Lancaster or Geneseo to pick up or drop off their ‘Opt-Out” forms. New York State is giving individual pistol permit holders the ability to fill out an ‘Opt-Out’ form to pro
Congressman and small businessman Chris Collins (NY-27) participated in a hearing on Capitol Hill today focused on the state of small business. Collins and the House Small Business Committee heard testimony from bankers, academics and small business owners related to the sluggish economy, the availability of small business loans, and the implementation of ObamaCare.
Rep. Chris Collins, R-27, says President Barack Obama missed the opportunity to lead in his State of the Union Address on Tuesday night.
WASHINGTON – The Families of Continental Flight 3407 spent the fourth anniversary of the loss of their loved ones lobbying the Federal Aviation Administration and members of Congress for tougher rules for the nation’s pilots – and in doing so, they found new reason for frustration with the FAA.
“Sometimes, there's nothing more disappointing than when a leader misses the opportunity to lead.
Congressman Chris Collins and WNY Delegation call on FAA to Swiftly Implement Air Safety Regulations
On the fourth anniversary of the crash of Continental Flight 3407, Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27), Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), Congressman Tom Reed (NY-23), and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-25) are urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue to make implementation of airline safety reforms a top priority.
When President Obama makes his State of the Union address tonight, Congressman Chris Collins, R-Clarence, wants to hear him talk about jobs, the economy and “the need to live within our means as a country.”
“I want to hear him talk about true bipartisan solutions, not his way or the highway,” Collins said Saturday during an interview at The Livingston County News.
Congressman and small businessman Chris Collins (NY-27) believes the stream of regulations coming out of Washington is hurting small businesses and preventing economic growth. Collins visited Apparel Printers Plus in Victor today to talk about the regulatory burden small businesses face. Collins says Washington is doing nothing to give small business owners the confidence they need to invest
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is co-sponsoring legislation introduced today to repeal the excise tax on medical devices that was imposed as part of the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare). Collins says this tax, which took effect the first of the year, will hurt our economy and cost American jobs unless it is repealed.
Congressman and small businessman Chris Collins (NY-27) has joined the newly formed bipartisan Small Business Caucus. The group of 21 members of the House of Representatives is committed to making Washington work for small business.
“The President may think this country’s economy is recovering, but the numbers tell a different story. January’s jobs report, released just this morning, shows unemployment on the rise. Americans have now endured 50 straight months of unemployment above 7%. Worse yet, earlier this week, it was reported that our economy actually shrank for the first time in years and consumer confidence took
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is pleased to announce that his office was able to help Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown receive long-stalled federal grant money it was awarded several years ago. After waiting months for the money, Old Fort Niagara reached out to the new Congressman for help. Collins’ office was able to navigate the federal bureaucracy and free up the money in a matter of da
Congressman and small businessman Chris Collins is encouraging local small business owners to weigh in on proposed federal regulations through a new interactive website developed by the House Small Business Committee. Small Biz Reg Watch is an online resource for small business owners located on the House Small Busines
The first weeks of any new year are always a busy time and the start of 2013 has certainly been an exciting time for me. I had the great honor of taking the oath of office as your new Congressman in early January and the weeks that have followed have been filled with meaningful experiences in both Washington and here at home.
As the House Agriculture Committee held its first meeting of the 113th Congress, the Committee's chairman appointed 27th District Congressman Chris Collins,. R-Clarence, to the following subcommittees:
General Farm Commodities and Risk Management
As the House Agriculture Committee held its first meeting of the 113th Congress, the Committee’s Chairman appointed Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) to the following Subcommittees:
"Today the House of Representatives took an important step toward bringing fiscal sanity to Washington. If the men and women elected to come here and do the people’s work cannot pass a budget – their most fundamental obligation – they should not get a paycheck. The 'No Budget, No Pay Act' obligates the Senate to finally join the House in passing a budget – something it has failed to do for ne
"As a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, I am very concerned about the President’s proposals. My father taught me the lessons of responsible gun ownership and I know that is a story shared by many NY-27 residents and gun owners all across America. It is not the job of the federal government to tell responsible gun owners how to live their lives nor is it the job of the federal governm
House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves tapped Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) to chair the subcommittee on Healthcare and Technology.
BATAVIA — Family, financial responsbility and the future were foremost on the mind of newly-elected Congressman Chris Collins this weekend.
During his second ceremonial swearing-in for the day Saturday, he promised to do what he could to taper federal spending habits, represent all constituents and especially farmers and small business and have a long-term vision.
WASHINGTON – Rep. Chris Collins on Monday won a rare honor for a first-term lawmaker: chairmanship of a House subcommittee.
The Clarence Republican will serve as chairman of the Small Business Committee’s Subcommittee on Healthcare and Technology, which will oversee the implementation of President Obama’s health care law and how it is affecting small businesses.
On his first full week on the job, Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) met with approximately 40 local farmers this afternoon to talk about what they want to see as part of a new Farm Bill. Congress is set to debate a new five-year Farm Bill over the coming months. As a member of the Agriculture Committee, Collins has made it a top priority to work with his colleagues to pass a new Farm Bill as
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) took the ceremonial oath of office at three separate events today throughout New York’s 27th Congressional District.
“Today, the House of Representatives took action on the first of two aid packages to help people devastated by Superstorm Sandy in October. I am pleased that one of my first acts as a member of Congress was to co-sponsor and vote in favor of this bill, which will provide nearly $10 billion to FEMA so it can cover flood insurance claims.
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“Today, as I took the official oath of office, I thought of the faith and trust the hardworking residents of New York's 27th Congressional District have placed in me. I am humbled by the opportunity to be their representative and their voice in the United States House of Representatives.
The One Hundred Thirteenth United States Congress is the next meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It is scheduled to meet in Washington, D.C. from January 3, 2013 to January 3, 2015.
The 113th United States Congress will begin on January 3, 2013. There are at least 12 new senators (3R, 8D, 1I) and 67 new representatives (29R, 38D).
Congressman-elect Chris Collins (NY-27) will serve on both the Agriculture and Small Business committees in the 113th Congress beginning in January. Collins was appointed to the posts by House leadership. The committee assignments are a natural fit for both Collins’ background as a small business owner and the incredibly important role agriculture plays in New York’s 27th Congressional Distri
The United States House of Representatives is scheduled to hold votes beginning at 6:30pm Eastern Standard Time.
The United States House of Representatives is scheduled to hold votes beginning as early as 1:00pm Eastern Standard Time.
The United States House of Representatives is scheduled to hold votes beginning at 6:30pm Eastern Standard Time.
The United States House of Representatives is scheduled to hold votes beginning at 6:30pm Eastern Standard Time.
The United States House of Representatives is scheduled to hold votes beginning at 6:30pm Eastern Standard Time.