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NDAA Passes with Seven Bipartisan Molinaro-Authored Measures

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced seven bipartisan measures he authored were included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. Rep. Molinaro had more policy inclusions than every other freshmen Member of Congress. The NDAA, which Rep. Molinaro voted in support of, authorizes the budget and expenditures for the U.S. Department…

Rep. Molinaro Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Break Down Barriers for Farmers & Farm Families With Disabilities

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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today introduced the Think DIFFERENTLY Agriculture Accessibility Act, a bipartisan bill that breaks down barriers for farmers and farm families with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities by expanding the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) AgrAbility program. This bill builds on Rep. Molinaro’s successful…

Rep. Molinaro Calls For Post-Pandemic Federal Study to Address Learning Loss & Challenges Facing Students With Disabilities

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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19), founder of the successful ‘Think DIFFERENTLY’ initiative, today called on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive study on how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted educational outcomes for students with disabilities. While there has been numerous studies on the significant learning setbacks experienced by…

Rep. Molinaro Continues to Build On Think DIFFERENTLY Initiative, Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help Students With Disabilities Access Resources to Succeed in School

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today introduced the Think DIFFERENTLY About Education Act. This bipartisan bill helps parents of children with disabilities advocate for the resources their child needs to succeed in school. It builds on Rep. Molinaro’s successful ‘ThinkDIFFERENTLY’ initiative. Rep. Molinaro introduced this bipartisan bill alongside U.S. Reps. Tony…

Rep. Molinaro Forms Congressional Advisory Committees to Provide Guidance on Supporting Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, Farmers

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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Molinaro (NY-19) today announced the creation of the Congressional Veterans Advisory Committee, ThinkDIFFERENTLY Advisory Committee, and Agricultural Advisory Committee. Each Congressional Advisory Committee is made up of experts, advocates, community members, and industry leaders from across New York’s 19th Congressional District. The Veterans Advisory…

ICYMI: These Are the Priorities Upstate NY Wants Addressed in Congress

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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) penned an op-ed published in the Press & Sun Bulletin / PressConnects.com. The op-ed details Rep. Molinaro’s takeaways from his Eleven County Town Hall Tour, in which he held a town hall in each county in New York’s 19th Congressional District.   Press & Sun Bulletin / PressConnects.com   These are the priorities…

During World Autism Month, Rep. Molinaro Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Provide Training to Families Who Care for Children with Autism

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today introduced the Autism Family Caregivers Act, a bipartisan bill that provides caregiver skills to families who care for children with autism spectrum disorder as well as children with other physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities. Rep. Molinaro introduced this bill during World Autism Month alongside U.S. Reps. Grace…

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…

Rep. Molinaro Introduces First Bill As Member of Congress to Help Individuals with Disabilities Access Support Services & Resources

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R, NY-19) today introduced his first bill, the Think DIFFERENTLY Database Act. This bipartisan bill creates a comprehensive and easy-to-access website that includes support services and resources available to individuals with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities. This measure was inspired by Rep. Molinaro’s successful…