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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…

Molinaro: Where Is Gov. Hochul’s Migrant Money Coming From?

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Hochul Is Refusing to Say How Expenses For Migrant Services Are Being Paid For Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today sounded the alarm on Governor Kathy Hochul’s refusal to release information on the taxpayer dollars being used to bus and house migrants in Upstate New York.    Governor Hochul’s recently enacted budget allows New York State’s bureaucracy to…

Rep. Molinaro Introduces Bill to Stop Gov. Hochul From Using Schools As Shelters for Migrants

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today introduced the Schools Not Shelters Act, a bill to stop Governor Kathy Hochul from using schools to shelter migrants. Rep. Molinaro introduced this bill as Governor Hochul is planning to house migrants in SUNY college dorms in Upstate New York and as public school gymnasiums are currently being used as shelters. Rep. Molinaro’s bill…

Rep. Molinaro Statement on Gov. Hochul Fundraising in Washington, DC As Upstate NY Grapples with Migrant Crisis

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today released the following statement on Governor Hochul reportedly attending political fundraisers in Washington, DC as Upstate New York deals with a migrant crisis: “Our communities have significant concerns regarding the ongoing movement of migrants from New York City to Upstate New York. Instead of meeting with New Yorkers in these…

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 Bipartisan Bill to Establish Global Safety Standard for Aircraft Repairs & Protect Domestic Maintenance Jobs

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today introduced the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act. This bipartisan legislation establishes a global safety standard for American aircraft repairs and removes the incentive to offshore aircraft maintenance jobs. Rep. Molinaro introduced this bill alongside U.S. Reps. Julia Brownley (D-CA-26), Nicole Malliotakis…

Rep. Molinaro Calls on EPA to Provide Answers on Ohio Train Derailment & Potential Impact on New York State

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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today requested information from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the recent Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio and the potential impact this disaster could have on New York State. Rep. Molinaro serves on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and…

Statement from Rep. Molinaro on the Ohio Train Derailment

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Binghamton, NY -- U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) released the following statement on the Ohio train derailment:  "A train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio earlier this week. To prevent a likely explosion, emergency officials oversaw a controlled chemical burn off that released harmful and potentially deadly fumes into the air,…