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Katko, Homeland Republicans Urge Biden To Put U.S. National Security Above Iran’s Interest

February 23, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, led members of the Committee in imploring President Biden to reconsider lifting sanctions on Iran.

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Katko Calls For U.S. Boycott Of Beijing As Host Of 2022 Winter Olympics

February 23, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, yesterday called on President Biden to boycott the U.S. involvement in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, citing the Chinese Communist Party’s offensive human rights violations, its acts of genocide, and the distinct threats the CCP poses to our homeland security and American way of life.

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Katko: Restarting Iran Nuclear Talks Would Be Historic Mistake

February 19, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, issued the following statement on the Biden Administration’s offer to restart nuclear talks with Iran:

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Katko: Biden Immigration Plan Falls Flat, Reveals Shift Toward Open Borders

February 19, 2021 Contributor

The Biden immigration bill announced today appears to be a compilation of immigration activists’ wish lists that glaringly fails to include many commonsense measures to secure our borders and reform loopholes in our immigration system.

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Katko, Bipartisan Group Reintroduce Legislation To Protect Pregnant Workers From Workplace Discrimination

February 18, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) today announced the reintroduction of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, legislation that would protect pregnant workers from workplace discrimination. Rep. Katko introduced the bipartisan measure 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).

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In Meeting With IJC, Katko Brings Attention To Sustained Lake Ontario Flood Risks, Pushes For Stronger Flood Mitigation, Coastal Resiliency Efforts

February 13, 2021 Contributor

In a virtual meeting with Jane Corwin, Chair and Commissioner of the U.S. Section, International Joint Commission (IJC), U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) yesterday raised awareness of the dire threat that further flooding poses to Lake Ontario’s shoreline communities and discussed the agency’s plans to mitigate flooding in 2021.

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Katko Prioritized Access To Treatment For Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorders Amid Ongoing Pandemic

February 12, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) yesterday announced the reintroduction of three bipartisan bills to support Central New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and substance use disorders amid the ongoing pandemic.

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Katko Urges CDC, HRSA To Supply Local Community Health Centers With COVID-19 Vaccines

February 12, 2021 Contributor

Following an announcement this week by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that they will supply select Federally Qualified Health Center Programs (FQHCs) with COVID-19 vaccines, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) yesterday urged the agencies to include Syracuse Community Health Center (SCHC) and East Hill Medical Center in the program.

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Katko Renews Effort To Deliver Budgetary Relief To Local Governments Amid Ongoing Pandemic

February 10, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. Katko (R, NY-24) today announced the reintroduction of the Supporting State and Local Leaders Act, legislation that would provide budgetary relief to state and local governments by making them eligible for emergency paid leave payroll tax credits.

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Katko Named To Three Subcommittees Critical To Addressing CNY Infrastructure Needs

February 9, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) was this week named to three subcommittees on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 117th Congress that will be critical to addressing Central New York’s infrastructure needs.

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