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Molinaro Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Lower Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions In Upstate NY

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Binghamton, NY — U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30) introduced the Enteric Methane Innovation Tools for Lower Emissions and Sustainable Stock (EMIT LESS) Act, which mitigates the negative environmental impacts of methane by incentivizing dairy farmers to adopt clean energy practices. Specifically, the EMIT LESS Act: …

ICYMI: Why I Voted For The 2024 Farm Bill

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Oneonta, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) penned an op-ed published in The Daily Star outlining Upstate New York priorities included in the 2024 Farm Bill that delivers relief for farmers and working families. The Daily Star  Why I voted for the 2024 Farm Bill By Congressman Marc Molinaro (NY-19): When I ran for Congress, I promised to fight for…

Upstate New Yorkers Thank Rep. Molinaro For Delivering Relief In Bipartisan 2024 Farm Bill

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Binghamton, NY – Local farmers, agriculture organizations, and nutrition advocates today thanked U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) for voting to advance the bipartisan 2024 Farm Bill to the House Floor. The 2024 Farm Bill delivers relief for farmers and working families struggling with rising costs and includes ten bipartisan Molinaro-authored bills. Rep. Molinaro…

Bipartisan Farm Bill Advances To House Floor With Relief For Farmers, Working Families, 10 Bipartisan Molinaro Bills

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced the 2024 Farm Bill was voted out of the House Committee on Agriculture with bipartisan support and will advance to the House Floor. The Farm Bill sets agricultural, food, and nutrition policy in the United States for five years. The 2024 Farm Bill delivers relief for farmers and working families struggling with rising…

2024 Farm Bill Unveiled: Delivers Relief For Farmers & Working Families, Includes 10 Bipartisan Molinaro-Authored Bills

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Washington, DC – After holding 11 town hall meetings, three Farm Bill listening sessions, and meeting with hundreds of farmers, working families, and nutrition advocates in Upstate New York, U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today unveiled the 2024 Farm Bill alongside the House Committee on Agriculture. The Farm Bill sets agricultural, food, and nutrition policy in the United…

On Think DIFFERENTLY Day of Action, Rep. Molinaro Calls for Passage of Legislative Package To Break Down Barriers For Individuals With Disabilities

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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today hosted a ‘Think DIFFERENTLY Day of Action.’ Today built off Rep. Molinaro’s nationally recognized ‘Think DIFFERENTLY’ initiative, which he created in 2015 to break down barriers for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. During the day, Rep. Molinaro and his Think DIFFERENTLY…

Following Rep. Molinaro Push, Controversial Solar Proposal In Copake Rejected

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Leeds, NY – Following advocacy from U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19), the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting rejected Hecate Energy’s proposal to construct a controversial solar project in Copake. Rep. Molinaro released the following statement applauding the decision: “This was the right decision. I’ve supported an all-of-the-above energy approach,…

Molinaro Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Provide Consistent & Reliable Funding To Delaware & Susquehanna River Basin

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today introduced the Ensure Funding For Our Environment Act. This bipartisan bill will provide consistent and reliable federal funding for the Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions (RBCs), which protect clean drinking water and improve climate resiliency, flood mitigation, and wildlife protection in Upstate…

At National Pipe & Plastics in Endicott, Rep. Molinaro Pushes For Passage of Bipartisan Bill To Support Local Workers & Revolutionize Energy Efficiency On America’s Farms

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Endicott, NY – Standing today with representatives from the pump manufacturing industry and local workers at National Pipe & Plastics in Endicott, a manufacturer of plastic pipes, U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) called for passage of the Leveraging Efficiency Awareness for Pumping Systems (LEAPS) Act to support local workers and revolutionize agricultural efficiency. Rep. Molinaro…

Reps. Molinaro & Pingree Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Organic Dairy Farmers Make Smart Financial Decisions & Provide For Their Family

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Washington, DC – U.S. Reps. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME 1), members of the House Agriculture Committee, today announced the introduction of the Organic Dairy Data Collection Act. This bipartisan bill supports organic dairy farmers in Upstate New York by enhancing data collection at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), allowing the…