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Rep. Molinaro Votes To Pass Bipartisan Border Security & Foreign Aid Package

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) released the following statement on his vote to pass the bipartisan border security & foreign aid package: “Today, I voted in support of a bipartisan deal to strengthen border security and help our allies fight back against Iranian, Chinese, and Russian aggression. “More than most, Upstate New Yorkers know what’s at stake. “Our community has become ...

Two Bipartisan Molinaro Bills Supporting Employees & Entrepreneurs With Disabilities Advance To House Floor

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today announced the Think DIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act was voted out of the House Committee on Small Business and will advance to the House Floor. The bipartisan bill will create a partnership between the National Council on Disability and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help small businesses address accessibility issues ...

Rep. Molinaro Announces Mobile Office Hours in Tompkins County & Columbia County

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Leeds, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Tuesday, April 23 at the Trumansburg City Hall and from noon to 2:00pm on Thursday, April 25 at the Canaan Town Hall. During these events, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro’s office to share comments and resolve ...

With Hudson River 5-Year Review Approaching, Reps. Molinaro & Ryan Urge EPA to Rule that Additional PCB Clean-up is Needed

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Washington, DC – U.S. Reps. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) and Pat Ryan (D-NY-18) today wrote to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, urging the EPA to follow the science and issue a ‘not protective’ determination upcoming five-year review (FYR) report, without which further PCB clean-up in the Hudson River is not possible. An FYR report is issued by the EPA every five years to ex...

Rep. Molinaro Endorses Plan To Prevent Israel, Taiwan, Ukraine From Falling

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) released the following statement on Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to deliver foreign aid: "Tonight, Speaker Johnson proposed a bold plan to help Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine fight back against unprecedented global threats. It’s a plan that ought to attract a strong, bipartisan coalition. "Since our nation’s founding, nearly every generation of Amer...

Rep. Molinaro Blasts Gov. Hochul’s 11th Hour Deal To Eliminate Disability Providers

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Binghamton, NY — U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) released the following statement on Governor Kathy Hochul’s new plan to eliminate disability providers through the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP): “I fully oppose Governor Hochul’s reported 11th hour deal to eliminate providers through the CDPAP. “First, the Governor tried to slash funding for the program. Now her new plan is ...

Rep. Molinaro Announces Winners Of Writing Competition

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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced Bailey Carlucci, a third grader at Sullivan West Central School, Thalia Brennan, a fourth grader at Chenango Forks Elementary School, and August Eggena, a fifth grader at Taconic Hill Central School, have been named winners of his New York 19 Writing Competition. Rep. Molinaro’s writing contest was open to third, fourth, and fifth gr...

Rep. Molinaro Announces Mobile Office Hours in Chenango County & Ulster County

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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Monday, April 15 at the New Berlin Village Office and from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Friday, April 19 at the Shandaken Town Hall. During these events, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro’s office to share comments an...

Rep. Molinaro Calls On Gov. Hochul To Declare Opioid State Of Emergency As New Report Finds NY-19 Epicenter of Crisis

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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today called on Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a State of Emergency, allowing more funds and resources to be prioritized for addressing the opioid epidemic. Similar orders have already been issued in states like Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Rep. Molinaro’s call comes as a new report finds that New York’s 19th Congressional District ha...

Rep. Molinaro Delivers Over $14 Million To Early Education Programs Across Broome, Chenango, Otsego & Tompkins Counties

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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced $14,868,390 in federal funds for Head Start programing at the Family Enrichment Network of Greater Binghamton, Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Opportunities for Otsego, and Tompkins Community Action. This comes after Rep. Molinaro voted to increase federal funding for Head Start Programs by over $1 billion in the Fisca...

Following Molinaro Advocacy, Sullivan County Head Start To Reopen On Tuesday, April 9

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Liberty, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today released the following statement on Sullivan County Head Start: “The Office of Head Start (OHS) has just informed me that a temporary Sullivan Head Start provider will be reopening centers in Woodbourne and Monticello on Tuesday, April 9. This was the step I’ve been pushing for alongside our local partners in Sullivan County. It will allow us to ...

Following Molinaro's Effort, Social Security Administration Responds To Overpayment Issue Burdening Seniors

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Washington, DC – Following efforts by U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19), the Social Security Administration (SSA) has adjusted their overpayment policy, which has burdened seniors and other Social Security recipients. The SSA has made billions of dollars in overpayments to seniors and other Social Security recipients. When the SSA discovered an overpayment, they would send notices to recipients dema...

Ahead of Tax Filing Deadline, Rep. Molinaro To Host Virtual Workshop With Tax Experts

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Leeds, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced he will be hosting a virtual tax filing workshop on Wednesday, April 10 at 11am alongside tax experts from the Internal Revenue Service and the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic at the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York. Together, they will answer frequently asked questions ahead of the tax filing deadline on April 15. Individuals may si...

Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus Endorsed Molinaro-Backed Bill to Protect Internet Access for Low-Income Families

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Washington, DC – The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus today announced its endorsement of the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, a bill backed by U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) that will facilitate the continuation of the Affordable Connectivity Program through the end of 2024. The program is currently on track to shut down at the end of April, disrupting broadband access for tens of ...