Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today launched an effort to stop the Social Security Administration (SSA) from aggressively prosecuting seniors for mistakes made by the SSA. In 2021, the SSA made over $2 billion in overpayments to Social Security recipients. When the SSA discovers an overpayment, they send notices to recipients demanding their money back. This has happened to nume... Read More »
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today called on NYS Attorney General James to conduct a transparent investigation into DocGo, its no-bid contract with NYC, and to share all findings with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security amid reports they are considering awarding a $4 billion contract to DocGo. Earlier this year, New York City awarded a $432 million no-bid contract to DocGo... Read More »
Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19), a member of the House Subcommittee on Rail, today announced the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has launched a federal investigation into the railroad bridges that cut through the City of Binghamton. Mayor Jared Kraham recently completed an inspection of all 28 railroad bridges in the City. The ‘damning’ report found significant violations, s... Read More »
Binghamton, 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 Thursday at the Dryden Fire Station and from 12:00pm to 2:00pm on Friday at the Margaretville Village Hall. During these events, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro’s office to share comments and resolve issue... Read More »
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 City, Ducommun I... Read More »
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today held a virtual press conference to call for a special session of the NYS Legislature to address the migrant crisis. Rep. Molinaro was joined by New York State Senators Peter Oberacker and Tom O’Mara as well as New York State Assemblymembers Joe Angelino, Brian Maher, Brian Miller, and Scott Bendett. During the special session, Rep. Molinaro i... Read More »
Binghamton, NY — U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) tonight announced a deal has been reached between the House Republican Main Street Partnership (RMSP) and House Freedom Caucus on legislation to avert a government shutdown, bend federal spending, and secure the border. As a member of the governing-minded RMSP, Rep. Molinaro played a key role in negotiating the deal, drafted provisions, and helped f... Read More »
Leeds, NY – As students across Upstate New York return to school, U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) penned a letter to the editor published in the Daily Freeman calling for a renewed focus on supporting students with disabilities. Marc Molinaro letter: All students, regardless of ability, deserve tools to succeed By U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) To the Editor: Last week, students from across Upsta... Read More »
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today announced the introduction of the Peer Learning for Agriculture Conservation Education (PLACE) Act. Rep. Molinaro worked with Scenic Hudson and Regenerate America to develop this bill and introduced it with U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-OR-6). The PLACE Act’s introduction follows Rep. Molinaro’s Farm Bill Listening Session with Scenic Hudson, ... Read More »
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today announced the Think DIFFERENTLY About Education Act was voted out of the House Committee on Education & Workforce and will advance to the House Floor. Rep. Molinaro introduced this bipartisan bill alongside U.S. Reps. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29), Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY-04), and Mike Lawler (R-NY-17). This bill builds on Rep. Molinaro’s ‘ThinkD... Read More »
Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today called on Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to end New York State’s corrupt practice of diverting 911 fees from local emergency call centers, crisis intervention services, and other emergency safety operations. Rep. Molinaro sent led this effort with U.S. Reps. Chris Smith (NJ-4), Mike Lawler (NY-1... Read More »
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today spoke on the House Floor to recognize September as National Suicide Prevention Month and called for bold, bipartisan solutions to ensure anyone suffering with a mental health disorder can access quality treatment. Rep. Molinaro has been a leading advocate in New York for expanding mental health and addiction services. As County Executive, he d... Read More »
Margaretville, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced $180,000 is being delivered to Margaretville Memorial Hospital to address the shortage of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel in Delaware County. The funding is available through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which Rep. Molinaro is working to robustly fund in Fiscal Year 2024. With this funding, Margar... Read More »
New York, NY – Tomorrow, September 12 at 9:15am, U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) will join the House Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology for a field hearing at the 9/11 Memorial Museum to examine the nation’s evolving threat landscape over two decades after the September 11th terrorist attacks. Read more in the Washington Examiner. The hearing will be livestream... Read More »
Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today released the following statement, calling on the White House and Congressional Leaders to begin work immediately to pass a bipartisan government funding bill before funding expires on September 30: “Continuing to spend beyond our means hurts our economy and mortgages away our children’s future. A shutdown would impact working families, seniors... Read More »