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Katko Applauds Extension Of Tax Filing Deadline Due To Ongoing Pandemic

March 19, 2021 Contributor

Following advocacy by U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) this week announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021.

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Senator Charles Schumer unveils the NRCâ€™s new security measures. With the senator are, from left, county legislator Mary Flett and Amy Tresidder, and Oswego Mayor Randy Bateman.

Schumer Secures Over $2.6 Billion For New York’s Colleges, Universities, Students In Latest COVID Relief Package

March 19, 2021 Contributor

Following steadfast support for New York’s colleges and universities throughout the pandemic, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced that the recently-signed American Rescue Plan includes an estimated $2.6 billion for New York’s public, private, and proprietary institutions of higher education.

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Katko Introduces Legislation To Honor Harriet Tubman’s Legacy With Commemorative Coins

March 18, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced the introduction of the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation honoring the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman with the creation of a series of commemorative coins bearing her image.

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Katko To CDC: Expand Vaccine Eligibility To Individuals With Disabilities, Support Staff

March 18, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) yesterday led an effort to urge the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand vaccine eligibility to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as the Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who provide frontline services and support to these individuals.

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Katko Ranked Third Most Effective Republican Member Of 116th Congress By Center For Effective Lawmaking

March 17, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) has been named the third most effective Republican Member of Congress for the 116th Congress by the Center for Effective Lawmaking. Since coming to Congress, Rep. Katko has consistently ranked among the most effective lawmakers.

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Barclay, Colleagues Introduce Resolution To Overturn Cuomo’s Restaurant Mandates

March 17, 2021 Contributor

Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski), Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and their colleagues in the Republican Conference are introducing a joint resolution to overturn Gov. Cuomo’s arbitrary mandates that have unnecessarily hurt restaurants and bars throughout the state.

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Cuomo Proposed Advanced Building Codes, Appliance, Equipment Efficiency Standards Act Of 2021 To Reduce Carbon Emissions, Combat Climate Change

March 17, 2021 Contributor

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo yesterday proposed the Advanced Building Codes, Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards Act of 2021 to significantly strengthen the State’s building codes, improve energy and water efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in New York State.

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Katko: Statement On Passing Of H. Douglas Barclay

March 16, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) yesterday evening released the following statement:

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Katko, McCarthy Lead Delegation To Southern Border

March 16, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Ranking Member on the House Homeland Security Committee, yesterday led a Congressional Delegation with Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) to the U.S.-Mexico border to meet with border patrol agents and assess the situation on the ground.

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Schumer Secures Over $480 Million For Upstate NY Airports, Transit Systems In Newest COVID Relief Package

March 15, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced that the recently-signed American Rescue Plan includes $480,249,023 that will guide Upstate New York’s pandemic-battered airports and transit systems to lift off.

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