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Rep. Molinaro Delivers Smaller, Smarter, More Secure Government With Passage Of Final Funding Bills

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today voted to pass the remaining Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills. The bills passed with strong bipartisan support and included many of the priorities he has been advocating for.   Rep. Molinaro said, “Throughout these negotiations, I said I was fighting for a government that was smaller, smarter, and more…

Rep. Molinaro & NY GOP Rally Against Gov. Hochul’s School Budget Cuts

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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today introduced a Congressional Resolution alongside New York State’s Republican Congressional Delegation to urge Governor Kathy Hochul to rescind her 2025 New York State budget. The Governor’s budget reduces funding for hundreds of schools across New York State, including over half of all schools in New York’s 19th Congressional…

Molinaro Leverages NDAA Committee Post To Find Common Ground & Secure Big Wins for Upstate New York

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. The passage of this bill comes after the House and Senate passed its own versions of the NDAA. Rep. Molinaro was selected to serve on the NDAA Conference Committee, which included Democrat and Republican members from the House and…

Molinaro Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Identify Hamas Supporters within U.S. Government

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today introduced bipartisan legislation to identify Hamas supporters in the U.S. government. The bill was authored in response to reporting that found a Department of Homeland Security official previously served as a spokesperson for the Palestine Liberation Organization and created numerous obscene, antisemitic, and pro-Hamas social…

Rep. Molinaro Selected to Serve on NDAA Conference Committee

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today was selected by Speaker Kevin McCarthy to serve as a member of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Committee. The NDAA authorizes the budget and expenditures for the U.S. Department of Defense. Critically for Upstate New York, the NDAA authorizes funding for Lockheed Martin in Owego, BAE Systems in Johnson…

NDAA Passes with Seven Bipartisan Molinaro-Authored Measures

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced seven bipartisan measures he authored were included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. Rep. Molinaro had more policy inclusions than every other freshmen Member of Congress. The NDAA, which Rep. Molinaro voted in support of, authorizes the budget and expenditures for the U.S. Department…

Representatives Marc Molinaro and Pat Ryan Join Former Representative Chris Gibson to Call for Bipartisan Action to Expand Health Care Access for Military Families

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Saugerties, NY  – Standing alongside former Congressman and decorated Army veteran Chris Gibson, as well as advocates for veterans and military families, U.S. Reps. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) and Pat Ryan (D-NY-18) today called for bipartisan action on the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This landmark legislation…

Rep. Molinaro Unveils 100-Day Report, Shows Significant Progress on Key Issues

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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today released his 100-day progress report at his Binghamton District Office. The report included progress Rep. Molinaro has made in the first 100 days of his term on key areas for New York’s 19th Congressional District. This included efforts Rep. Molinaro has taken to gather feedback…

Molinaro Statement on Chinese Surveillance Balloon

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Washington, DC — U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) released the following statement on the Chinese surveillance balloon: “I applaud our military personnel for conducting a successful operation to neutralize the Chinese surveillance balloon. Like many Americans, I have watched the past few days unfold with great concern for our national security. We need to know how this balloon was able to…