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FCC Set To Implement Molinaro Bill Rerouting 988 Crisis Lifeline Calls To Local Call Centers

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Washington, DC – In response to bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced it will vote this month on a rule that requires all 988 Crisis Lifeline Calls be rerouted to local call centers. Last year, Rep. Molinaro started an advocacy effort and wrote a bill to direct the FCC to make…

With Open Border Hitting Broome County, Molinaro Introduces Bipartisan Bill Redirecting Confiscated Cartel Funds To Addiction Treatment Services

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Binghamton, NY – Standing at the Addiction Center of Broome County with substance use treatment providers, local community leaders, and law enforcement, U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today announced the introduction of the Fentanyl Seizure and Health Recovery Act. The bill was introduced in response to the ongoing open border issues, which have brought deadly drugs…

With NY-19 Epicenter Of Opioid Epidemic, Rep. Molinaro Urges Gov. Hochul To Approve Opvee To Fight Overdoses

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Binghamton, NY – With New York’s 19th Congressional District now the epicenter of the state’s opioid epidemic, U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today urged Governor Kathy Hochul to approve the statewide use of Opvee, an FDA-approved and federally insured reversal agent proven to quickly counter painkillers, fentanyl, and heroin…

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…

Rep. Molinaro Delivers Smaller, Smarter, More Secure Government With Passage Of Final Funding Bills

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today voted to pass the remaining Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills. The bills passed with strong bipartisan support and included many of the priorities he has been advocating for.   Rep. Molinaro said, “Throughout these negotiations, I said I was fighting for a government that was smaller, smarter, and more…

Rep. Molinaro Delivers Over $1 Million in Federal Funds to Community Health Center In Cortland County

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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced $1,150,104 is being delivered to the Family Health Network of Central New York Inc. for healthcare services. The Family Health Network of CNY is a federally qualified health center that provides affordable, comprehensive care to individuals and families in the Cortland County and the Central New York…

Rep. Molinaro Backs Bill To Protect IVF Access Following Alabama Ruling

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Washington, DC – Following the Alabama Supreme Court ruling, U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today cosponsored the Access to Family Building Act, a bill that protects access to in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Millions of Americans rely on IVF to have children. The bill was introduced by U.S. Rep. Susan Wild (D-PA-7). Companion legislation was introduced…

Upstate New Yorkers Thank Rep. Molinaro For Delivering $27.6 Million In Funding For Local Community Projects

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Binghamton, NY – Local officials across Upstate New York thanked U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) for voting today to pass bipartisan Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills, which included $27,625,000 for community development projects in New York’s 19th Congressional District. Rep. Molinaro advocated for these funds, which will improve roadways and water…

Molinaro Secures $27.6 Million In Funding For NY-19 Community Projects Through Bipartisan Government Funding Deal

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills includes $27,625,000 million in federal funding for community development projects in New York’s 19th Congressional District as well as numerous policy wins for Upstate New Yorkers. Rep. Molinaro advocated for these funds and has been leading efforts in…

Rep. Molinaro Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Address Healthcare Provider Shortage at Community Health Centers In Upstate NY

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today introduced the Health Care Workforce Innovation Act of 2024 to address the healthcare provider shortage at Community Health Care Centers (CHCs) in Upstate New York. He introduced this bipartisan bill alongside U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN-02). CHCs, like Cornerstone Family Healthcare in Binghamton, are…