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Katko, Spanberger Lead Effort To Secure Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure

October 6, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, and U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D, VA-07) yesterday introduced significant legislation to protect systemically important critical infrastructure (SICI) from cyber attacks.

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Inspired By Syracuse University Programming, Katko-Authored Bill Expands Workforce Development Services For Military Personnel, Veterans, Their Spouses

October 5, 2021 Contributor

Standing at Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) yesterday announced passage of the Onward to Opportunity Act.

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Dan Farfaglia Announces Bid For Fulton City Council

October 1, 2021 Contributor

Dan Farfaglia, a former Oswego County Legislator, recently announced that he is running for Fulton City Council’s 1st Ward Seat.

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Katko Announces $125k In Federal Funding To Prevent, Address Youth Addiction In Oswego

October 1, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced $125,000 in funding from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has been awarded to Farnham, Inc., in Oswego, New York, to prevent and address youth substance use disorder.

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Barclay: Without Action New York’s Economic Shortcomings Are On The Verge Of Becoming Permanent

October 1, 2021 Contributor

A new report from the Empire Center citing Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data paints an alarming picture of New York’s COVID-19 recovery.

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Katko, McCaul: Terminating MPP Is A Mistake

October 1, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, and U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (TX-10), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announcing its intention to issue a new memo terminating the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), also known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy:

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Katko Calls On Speaker Pelosi To Hold Vote On Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

October 1, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) yesterday morning spoke on the House Floor in support of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and called on Speaker Pelosi to hold a vote on this measure yesterday.

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Barclay: Delay Deadline For State’s Vaccination Requirement For Healthcare Workers

September 29, 2021 Contributor

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) and his colleagues in the Minority Conference called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to delay the deadline for the state’s vaccination requirement for healthcare workers in order to protect patient care and prevent a serious workforce shortage.

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Barclay: NYS Sheriffs Deserve Our Support, Gratitude

September 24, 2021 Contributor

New York State Sheriffs’ Week is a chance to recognize the dedication, bravery and sacrifice of our local law enforcement officials, and consider everything they do to keep us safe.

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Nine Katko-Authored Bills Pass House In National Defense Authorization Act

September 24, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced nine measures he authored and critical funding levels for local manufacturers and workers were included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022.

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