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Congress Answers Molinaro’s Call: Following Day of Action In Binghamton, Think DIFFERENTLY About Emergencies Act Passes House With Bipartisan Support

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today announced the Think DIFFERENTLY About Emergencies Act has passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. This comes one month after Rep. Molinaro held a Think DIFFERENTLY Day of Action in Broome County, in which he called on Congress to pass legislation he authored to break down barriers in key…

With Gov. Hochul Travelling To DC for State of the Union, Rep. Molinaro Invites Gov. To Meet On Border Security & Sanctuary Policies

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Washington, DC – With Governor Hochul travelling to DC today to attend the State of the Union, U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today requested a meeting with the Governor on the border crisis and New York’s sanctuary state policies: “Right now, Governor Hochul’s supposed silver bullet to the border crisis is a bill that has not even passed Chuck Schumer’s Senate. In the…

Molinaro Statement On Antisemitism On Binghamton University Campus

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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) released the following statement reacting to a NY Post article that outlines fears SUNY Binghamton students have with the rising tide of antisemitism on campus: “This new report on Binghamton University unfortunately isn’t unique right now. Jewish students at BU and universities across the country are not free to be…

Rep. Molinaro & NY GOP Rally Against Gov. Hochul’s School Budget Cuts

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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today introduced a Congressional Resolution alongside New York State’s Republican Congressional Delegation to urge Governor Kathy Hochul to rescind her 2025 New York State budget. The Governor’s budget reduces funding for hundreds of schools across New York State, including over half of all schools in New York’s 19th Congressional…

Norwich Police Chief to Join Rep. Molinaro in Washington For Small Business Committee Hearing

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced Reuben J. Roach, Chief of Police for the City of Norwich, has accepted his invitation to testify before a House Small Business Committee hearing. The hearing, titled ‘Crime on the Rise: How Lawlessness is Impacting Main Street America,’ will examine how crime and policies like Albany’s bail reform law impact small…

Rep. Molinaro Secures Federal Funding To Purchase New Emergency Vehicles In Broome & Tioga County

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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced Kirkwood’s Five Mile Point Fire Company in Broome County is receiving federal funding to replace an outdated 1991 fire engine with a new $600,000 fire truck and the Town of Richford in Tioga County is receiving funding to purchase a new $300,000 plow truck.  These funds…

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 Ensure Individuals With Disabilities Have FEMA Support During Natural Disasters

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today introduced the Think DIFFERENTLY About Emergencies Act, a bipartisan bill that ensures Americans with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities and their families have access to resources to safely recover after a major disaster strikes. The bill, which builds off Rep. Molinaro’s nationally recognized ‘Think…

Molinaro Joins Delaware County Acting District Attorney & Sheriff to Announce Felony Charges Against Illegal Immigrant

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Delhi, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today joined Delaware County Acting District Attorney Shawn J. Smith, Delaware County Sheriff Craig S. DuMond, and local officials to announce three felony charges against Cruz Garcia, 43, an illegal immigrant without legal status in the United States. Cruz Garcia was indicted by the…

Molinaro Delivers: Over $27 Million in Federal Funding for Community Projects Included in House Appropriations Bills

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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced over $27 million in federal funding for community development projects in New York’s 19th Congressional District were included in the House’s Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills. Rep. Molinaro advocated for these funds. Each year, the House Appropriations Committee collects community development project requests from…