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Rep. Molinaro Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Advance Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology & Create Jobs

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today introduced the Drone Safety and Efficiency Act. This bill will advance unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology and create good-paying jobs by streamlining the process for UAS operators to receive approval for flying at a distance that is outside of the normal visible range of the pilot, also known as Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). Rep. ...

Rep. Molinaro Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help Upstate New Yorkers Secure Jobs in the Aviation Industry

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today announced he introduced the Aviation Investment and Recruitment (AIR) Act, bipartisan legislation that will help Upstate New Yorkers secure jobs in the aviation industry. Rep. Molinaro introduced this bipartisan bill alongside U.S. Reps. Hillary Scholten (D-MI-3), Tracey Mann (R-KS-1) Greg Stanton (D-AZ-4), Dina Titus (D-NV-1), Pete Stauber ...

Molinaro: Where Is Gov. Hochul’s Migrant Money Coming From?

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Hochul Is Refusing to Say How Expenses For Migrant Services Are Being Paid For Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today sounded the alarm on Governor Kathy Hochul’s refusal to release information on the taxpayer dollars being used to bus and house migrants in Upstate New York. Governor Hochul’s recently enacted budget allows New York State’s bureaucracy to absorb up to $1 billion in ...

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 would extend health care coverage to TRICARE (Active Duty and Retired) b...

With Communities in Columbia & Greene County Facing Significant Gaps in Broadband & Deteriorating Infrastructure Systems, Rep. Molinaro Holds Infrastructure Improvement Listening Session

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Ghent, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today held a listening session in Ghent to hear from local community members on their local broadband and infrastructure needs. This roundtable comes as gaps in internet in rural communities in Upstate NY persist and following a new report from the NYS Department of Transportation found that over 50 bridges in Greene County and Columbia County were in p...

Statement from Rep. Molinaro on the Bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today released the following statement on the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act: “Upstate New York working families are still grappling with record-high inflation, soaring energy costs, and a national debt exceeding $30 trillion. To deliver relief, I approached the debt ceiling debate seeking to find common ground on three primary objectives: to ...

Rep. Molinaro Introduces Bill to Stop Gov. Hochul From Using Schools As Shelters for Migrants

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today introduced the Schools Not Shelters Act, a bill to stop Governor Kathy Hochul from using schools to shelter migrants. Rep. Molinaro introduced this bill as Governor Hochul is planning to house migrants in SUNY college dorms in Upstate New York and as public school gymnasiums are currently being used as shelters. Rep. Molinaro’s bill will prohi...

Ahead of Memorial Day, Rep. Molinaro Honors Fallen Army Officer From Oneonta On Floor of U.S. House of Representatives

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Washington, DC – Ahead of Memorial Day, U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) spoke on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor the life of Chief Warrant Officer Christopher Eramo, an Army Officer from Oneonta who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash in Alaska last month. Rep. Molinaro’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, can be found below and viewed here. Mr. Speaker, I rise t...

ICYMI: Respecting the Environment & Respecting the Taxpayers

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Leeds, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) penned an op-ed published in the Register Star / Daily Mail outlining the negative impacts Governor Hochul’s gas appliance ban will have on working families in Upstate New York. Register Star / Daily Mail Respecting the environment and respecting the taxpayers By Congressman Marc Molinaro (NY-19): Yes, they are taking away your gas stove, and they aren’t...

Amid Gridlock in Washington, Molinaro’s Bipartisan, Pro-Worker Bill Advances to House Floor

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Molinaro’s Bipartisan Bill Will Provide Workers in Upstate NY With On-The-Job Trainings & Learning Opportunities Washington, DC – Despite ongoing gridlock in Washington, U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) is continuing to work across party lines to deliver results for Upstate New York workers, today announcing the Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act was voted out of the House Small Business Commi...

Molinaro Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Telehealth Access for Upstate New Yorkers Living in Rural Communities

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Molinaro: Access to Quality Healthcare Should Not Be a Luxury Reserved for Urban Areas. Rural Communities Matter. Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today announced he introduced the Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act. Rep. Molinaro introduced this bipartisan bill alongside U.S. Reps. Chis Pappas (D-NH-1), Lisa McClain (R-MI-09), Jake LaTurner (R-KS-02), Alex Mooney (R-WV-02), ...

Rep. Molinaro Announces Mobile Office Hours in Delaware County & Chenango 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 1pm to 4pm at Delhi Town Hall in Delaware County and from 11am to 1pm at Norwich City Hall in Chenango County. During these events, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro’s office to share comments and resolve issues they are having ...

During National Police Week, Rep. Molinaro Votes to Pass Pro-Police Legislative Package

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today, during National Police Week, voted to pass a pro-police legislative package that supports police officers and combats the ‘Defund & Defame the Police’ movement. Earlier in the week, Rep. Molinaro spoke on the House Floor in support of this package and to thank the men and women serving in law enforcement in Upstate New York. Rep. Molinaro sai...

Rep. Molinaro Statement on Gov. Hochul Fundraising in Washington, DC As Upstate NY Grapples with Migrant Crisis

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today released the following statement on Governor Hochul reportedly attending political fundraisers in Washington, DC as Upstate New York deals with a migrant crisis: “Our communities have significant concerns regarding the ongoing movement of migrants from New York City to Upstate New York. Instead of meeting with New Yorkers in these communities ...

Molinaro Calls Senate Out for Heading Home Without Taking Action on Debt Ceiling

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Molinaro Calls Senate Out for Heading Home Without Taking Action on Debt Ceiling Molinaro to Senate: Do Your Job. Upstate New Yorkers Should Not Bear Cost of Washington’s Inaction & Dysfunction Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today called out the U.S. Senate for heading home without taking action to lift the debt limit. In two weeks the U.S. Treasury could exhaust measures to fina...