Tom Reed was joined by Jairam Hathwar, 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington to celebrate his victory. “We care about recognizing the accomplishments of the young people across our district. We are incredibly proud of Jairam and celebrate his commitment to learning and his efforts to reach his fullest potential. It’s only right to honor his achievement and wish him the best of luck in the future,” said Reed. Hathwar met with various officials throughout the day in D.C., including Reed... Read more

Tom Reed continued fighting for working families and those struggling in poverty by announcing his support and involvement with for an upcoming strategy being unveiled by the House later this week to address the problem nationwide. “We care about the families that are struggling in poverty because we understand the challenges of breaking that cycle firsthand. My mom was a single mother who raised the last six of us children on my father’s military and Social Security benefits. We stretched every... Read more

Tom Reed offered new bill which would provide a new national designation to the Finger Lakes in recognition of the economic impact the natural wonders have on the region. “We care about protecting our natural resources for generations to come. After spending time on the lakes while growing up and even as an adult with my own kids, I’ve had the opportunity to appreciate what’s right here in our backyards,” said Reed. “It’s only right that we come together and find a commonsense approach to preser... Read more

Tom Reed issued the following statement in the wake of the recent unanimous Supreme Court ruling in Army Corps of Engineers v. Hawkes Co. Inc. The ruling allows private property owners to appeal how their land is classified by the Corps, and therefore the types of regulations land is subject to, in Federal court. “The Fifth Amendment Right to private property is critical to a free society. We care about protecting private property owners from the overreach of big government and stopping the fede... Read more

Tom Reed made the following statement after the announcement that the New York State Public Utilities Commission will terminate the 10 year contract between NRG and National Grid to repower the Dunkirk NRG plant. The agreement would have kept the plant in Dunkirk operating. Now Chautauqua County and City of Dunkirk tax payers will be left holding the bag with an idle power plant. “It's very frustrating that this NRG plant will close due to the extreme anti-natural gas agenda in Albany. The resul... Read more

In a bipartisan effort to recognize the natural beauty and value of the Finger Lakes, Reps. Tom Reed (NY-23), John Katko (NY-24), Louise Slaughter (NY-25), Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Chris Gibson (NY-19), Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Rep. Joe Crowley (NY-14) today introduced legislation to designate the region as a National Heritage Area (NHA). This bill directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the Finger Lakes an NHA, which would increase the abi... Read more

Tom Reed joined with members of Congress to recognize May as “National Foster Care Month” and took the opportunity to meet with a foster youth from Upstate New York. “We care about the young people in foster care. They deserve a place to call home with a family that loves and supports them. They are not forgotten, and it’s only right that we do everything we can to help them succeed,” said Reed. As part of this recognition, Reed participated in Foster Youth Shadow day, and was shadowed by Anne A... Read more

Tom Reed announces the Short Tract Fire Company in Fillmore will receive a federal grant as part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program awarded through the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “I care about our first responders and the hard work that they do,” said Reed. “They make tremendous sacrifices to keep us safe and it’s only fair we make sure they have the resources they need to protect us.” “The Short Tract Fire Company is grateful to rec... Read more

This week, Tom Reed continued to stand with veterans and their families by supporting a series of bills aimed at making it easier for veterans to receive the care they need and deserve. “As Memorial Day approaches, it’s only right that we remember the sacrifices of our fallen heroes. We are forever grateful, and to honor their legacy, it is critical we stand with the veterans that are still with us,” said Reed. Proposals that the House will take up this week include needed reforms of the Family ... Read more

Tom Reed hosted community leaders from across the region including law enforcement, medical personnel and public health officials, to gain insight on the growing public health crisis of prescription opioid abuse and heroin. “We care about the families and individuals that are being impacted by addiction. The only way we will ever stop this problem is by coming together and developing a comprehensive approach to prevention and treatment. We applaud the efforts of everyone involved as they work to... Read more