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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: …

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,…

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…

Two Molinaro-Authored Pipeline Safety Bills Advance to House Floor With Bipartisan Support

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced two measures he authored passed out of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and will advance to the House Floor as part of the Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2023. New York’s 19th Congressional District is home to natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines that provide energy and heat…

Rep. Molinaro Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Gas Pipeline Leaks & Enhance Environmental Protections In Upstate NY

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today introduced the Voluntary Information-Sharing System Act, a bipartisan bill that will prevent future gas pipeline leaks and enhance environmental protections. Rep. Molinaro introduced this bill alongside U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN-9). New York’s 19th Congressional District is home to natural gas and hazardous liquid…

Molinaro Helps Secure Tech Hub Designation for Binghamton Battery Manufacturing Hub, Paving Way for New Federal Investments & Jobs

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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced that Binghamton University's New Energy New York (NENY) Battery Tech Hub was designated as one of the 31 inaugural Tech Hubs. This designation is part of the first phase of the novel Tech Hubs program that will invest directly in high-potential U.S. regions and to transform them into globally competitive innovation…

Rep. Molinaro Appeals Directly to Head of National Science Foundation, Urges Greenlight on $160 Million for Binghamton Battery Manufacturing Hub

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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) is directly appealing to the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to approve SUNY Binghamton’s application for $160 million in federal funding to create a battery manufacturing hub in the Southern Tier. Rep. Molinaro’s effort follows news that SUNY Binghamton’s New Energy New York project, a coalition of academic, non-profit,…

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…

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 Demands Answers & Action from NYSEG Following Outcry from Wrongfully Billed Customers in Upstate New York

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Binghamton, NY –  U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today demanded Patricia Nilsen, CEO of New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), provide answers on the company’s billing issues and take immediate action to address them. NYSEG provides natural gas, electric, or both services to communities in every county in New York’s 19th Congressional District. In…