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Katko Leads Congressional Push to Designate Finger Lakes Region as a National Heritage Area

June 3, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) today, alongside Members of Congress representing Central and Western New York, led a bipartisan effort in support of the designation of New York’s Finger Lakes region as a National Heritage Area (NHA).

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Katko Issues Statement On President Biden’s Budget Proposal

June 1, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, issued the following statement on President Biden’s FY2022 budget proposal for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS):

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Katko Leads Effort To Support Nation’s Veterans, Servicemembers By Reintroducing Bills Inspired By CNY Veterans

May 28, 2021 Contributor

Ahead of Memorial Day, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today reintroduced the Lawrence J. Hackett Jr. Vietnam Veterans Agent Orange Fairness Act and the William Becker Promoting Careers in Aviation for America’s Veterans Act, two bipartisan measures inspired by Central New York veterans that provide relief and support to veterans and returning servicemembers.

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Katko Renews Push For Expanded Lead Screening For CNY Children

May 27, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) today reintroduced the Preventing Lead Poisoning Act, bipartisan legislation that would expand testing for lead exposure among children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), helping to combat the severe and life-long effects of lead poisoning.

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Katko Introduces Legislation To Promote Clean Drinking Water Access For Low-Income Families

May 21, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) today introduced the Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Program Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure the affordability of clean drinking water and wastewater access for low-income families in Central New York and nationwide.

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Katko Urges President Biden To Reaffirm Commitment To Israel

May 20, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today led an effort with Congressional Republicans urging President Joe Biden to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to Israel, the nation’s strongest ally in the Middle East, and to reject calls from the far-left to reduce security assistance to Israel.

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Katko Announces Introduction Of Metastatic Breast Cancer Access To Care Act

May 19, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) yesterday announced the introduction of Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act.

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Katko Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation To Reduce Shortage Of Mental Health Professionals In CNY

May 18, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) yesterday, during Mental Health Awareness Month, reintroduced the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act, bipartisan legislation that would increase the number of mental healthcare professionals practicing in Central New York and underserved communities throughout the United States.

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Katko Announces Passage Of Measures To Protect Pregnant Workers From Workplace Discrimination

May 14, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) today released the following statement after the House passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation Katko introduced alongside U.S. Reps. Jerrold Nadler (D, NY-10), Lucy McBath (D, GA-6), Jaime Herrera Beutler (R, WA-3), and Bobby Scott (D, VA-3) that would protect pregnant workers from workplace discrimination:

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Katko Introduces Bill To Help CNY Teachers, First Responders Become Homeowners

May 14, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) yesterday introduced the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act.

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