Just Announced: Over $1.7 Million for the St. Lawrence County Development Program, Inc. to support St. Lawrence County Head Start projects. Read more here ⬇️

I am proud to cosponsor the bipartisan Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Act, legislation that would allow Medicare beneficiaries to access a greater variety of chiropractic approaches to pain management. Read more here:

ALS is a disease that unfortunately effects many NY-21 families. I am proud to cosponsor this bill to support investigational treatments and initiate more collaboration between public and private partners to create a more successful path for drug discovery ⬇️

I am proud to cosponsor this bipartisan legislation to delay the Medicare offsets so that our local NY-21 provider practices do not face cuts to their Medicare reimbursements amidst COVID-19 ⬇️

This Week in The People's House:

On Monday, I voted in favor of S. 900 – a bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Bozeman, Montana, as the “Travis W. Atkins Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic”. Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins, a Montana native who was assigned to the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by President Trump after he prevented an insurgent from detonating a suic...

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📺 WATCH: Today, I questioned Dr. Seth Jones during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the U.S. Military mission in Afghanistan and the implications of the peace process on U.S. involvement. Watch my full questioning below:

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The Northern Border Regional Commission continues to promote economic development and job growth in NY-21, and it is crucial that the federal government continues to fully fund it. I sent a letter to House and Senate leadership reiterating its importance ⬇️

I remain committed to continuing to work with DHS to establish a comprehensive plan to safely reopen the border following yesterday's announcement. Find my full statement below ⬇️

Rural healthcare providers are absolutely critical to the health and wellbeing of NY-21. On this Rural Health Day, I am proud to honor the important work that our rural hospitals and healthcare providers do in service to our seniors, veterans, and greater communities. I was proud to introduce the Protecting Rural Access to Care Act and worked directly with CMS and HHS to protect our rural hospitals and provide them with critical funding, especially in response to COVID-19. I will continue to be a vocal advocate for these critical facilities.

Honored to once again be chosen as a conferee to work on the FY21 NDAA, a crucial piece of legislation. I will continue to be the #1 advocate for the 10ht Mountain Division and Fort Drum families. It is an honor to work on behalf of our men and women in uniform.

FARMERS: Don't forget that the deadline to sign up for USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 and for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program is December 11th! Find more information here:

PASSED THE HOUSE: The FASTER Act - bipartisan legislation I cosponsor to direct the CDC to expand data collection of info related to food allergies and specific allergens, and to improve the health and safety of those living with food allergies ⬇️

PASSED THE HOUSE: The Block, Report, and Suspend Shipments Act, bipartisan legislation I cosponsor to identify how opioids are distributed in our communities and stop suspicious orders from making their way in through a thorough reporting process ⬇️

Yesterday, I voted in favor of legislation to honor a former 10th Mountain Division soldier and a true American hero, Travis Atkins. Staff Sergeant Atkins is a shining example of the bravery and sacrifice that our nation’s men and women in uniform exhibit each day ⬇️

This week is American Education Week and, as a member of the House Education & Labor Committee, I want to celebrate public education and honor individuals in NY-21 and beyond who are making a difference in ensuring that every student receives a quality education. 📓📏📚✏️

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and the 2nd most common cancer among both men & women in the U.S. It is imperative that we continue to support cancer research and to help families who are facing a lung cancer diagnosis.

Just Announced: Over $1.5 Million in HHS funding for the Warren County Head Start, Inc. Head Start is crucial for early childhood development and it is crucial that we continue to provide resources to support them ⬇️

On this Veterans Day, we thank and honor all of the incredible men and women in NY-21 and beyond who have served our country and made sacrifices in the name of our freedom. Thank you all for your service.

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