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Katko: Legislation Will Help Law Enforcement Crack Down On Proliferation Of Fentanyl, Other Synthetic Drugs

July 21, 2021 Contributor

U.S Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today reintroduced the Stop the Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues (SIMSA) Act, bicameral, bipartisan legislation to crack down on the influx of toxic synthetic drugs, such as fentanyl, a potent and deadly synthetic drug.

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Katko: House Advances Homeland Security Bills To Enhance Cybersecurity, U.S. Economic Security

July 21, 2021 Contributor

The U.S. House of Representatives advanced 13 bipartisan Homeland Security Committee bills addressing numerous aspects of the homeland security mission.

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Katko Requests Update From U.S. Treasury On Effort To Place Harriet Tubman On $20 Bill

July 13, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) yesterday requested that the U.S. Treasury Department provide an updated timeline for the reveal of the redesigned $20 note featuring Harriet Tubman, as well as a date for the note’s entry into circulation.

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Katko Applauds NOAA For Moving Forward With Lake Ontario Marine Sanctuary

July 10, 2021 Contributor

Following the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) release of its draft environmental impact study (DEIS) for a National Marine Sanctuary on Lake Ontario, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) yesterday issued the following statement applauding NOAA for moving forward with the designation process:

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Katko Introduces Bill To Support Local Research On COVID-19, Pandemic Preparedness

July 1, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) today introduced the COVID-19 and Pandemic Response Centers of Excellence Act, bipartisan legislation that would support additional COVID-19 and pandemic preparedness research at academic medical centers like SUNY Upstate Medical University and the University of Rochester.

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Katko Challenges FEMA Administrator To Improve Response To Flooding Along Lake Ontario’s Shoreline

June 30, 2021 Contributor

During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing with Deanne Criswell, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Ranking Member on the House Homeland Security Committee, yesterday challenged the agency to do more to provide relief to Lake Ontario shoreline communities and other local disaster impacted areas.

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Katko Pushes For Expanded Lead Testing, Exposure Prevention Efforts For CNY Children

June 26, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) this week urged the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to strengthen lead testing and prevention efforts for children in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Katko-Backed Bill To Protect Older Americans Against Workplace Discrimination Passes The House

June 24, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) last night voted to pass the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (POWADA).

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Katko Pushes To Protect CNY Dairy Farmers From Restrictive EU Trade Policies

June 17, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) this week led a bipartisan effort to ensure dairy products from Central New York receive fair and continued access to European markets.

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Katko Reintroduces Measure To Deliver Assistance To Communities Impacted By Flooding

June 8, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) today reintroduced the Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act, legislation that would strengthen the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) ability to provide federal relief to disaster-impacted communities, including Lake Ontario’s shoreline communities.

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