Tom Reed voted to guard the Great Lakes with his support of the bipartisan Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. “We are extremely fortunate to have the Great Lakes, notably Lake Erie, right in our backyard. We care about protecting our lakes because it is critically important to preserve these natural resources for future generations. It was only right that we work together and support this bill.” The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative will allow eight member states, including New York, along wit... Read more

Tom Reed highlighted a new bill designed to help American manufacturers succeed and expand in the United States. “We care about helping our manufacturers create quality, family-sustaining jobs throughout Western New York, the Southern Tier and the Finger Lakes. Our manufacturers face many challenges and obstacles in a global economy. Unfair regulations which penalize them for keeping their businesses in America shouldn’t be one of those difficulties. It just isn’t right.” The American Manufactur... Read more

Tom Reed offered his support by cosponsoring new legislation designed to protect taxpayers from identify theft and help stop tax fraud. “We care about protecting taxpayers, especially our senior citizens, from the growing crime of identity theft. It’s only right that we do what we can to modernize the Internal Revenue Service and stop these crimes from occurring before they happen, and not wait until another person falls victim to address the process,” said Reed. The Stolen Identity Refund Fraud... Read more

Tom Reed visited the Corning Community College campus Commons to meet with students about the rising costs of college and learn more about the financial struggles that many of these students and their families face. “We care about making sure every one of these students can reach their fullest potential and get the education they need to be successful in the modern economy,” said Reed. “It’s only right we hear directly from these students and get their take on how we can make college more afford... Read more

Tom Reed welcomes the Very Reverend Father John A. DeSocio of Elmira to the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. Father DeSocio provided the opening prayer of the House session on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. “It’s a privilege and a pleasure to host the Very Reverend Father John A. DeSocio today. His commitment to his faith, our country and our community is truly an example for all of us. We care about the work leaders like Father DeSocio are undertaking in our communities and applaud... Read more

Tom Reed applauds today’s passage of next year’s House Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, which provides $61.6 million in funding to support cleanup efforts at the West Valley Demonstration Project. This is a $2.5 million increase in funding above last year’s level of $59.2 million. “We care about protecting the people that live in and around West Valley, as well as our entire region. There is still a long way to go in this funding process, but this is a great first step. This funding stems f... Read more

Tom Reed applauds the passage of the 100 Years of Women in Congress Act. The bill renames the Women and Minorities in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Fields Program the "Jeannette Rankin Women and Minorities in STEM Fields Program." Jeanette Rankin, the first woman to serve in Congress, was elected to represent Montana’s at-large district on March 4, 1917. “As we approach the 100th anniversary of women in Congress, it is only right that we come together to support this legislation... Read more

Tom Reed continued his efforts to care for veterans and their families by visiting some of our nation’s heroes at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. “We care about veterans and their families. We had the honor of meeting some of the bravest, most valiant soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen that our nation has to offer. It was a privilege to meet them and learn more about the challenges they face and how we can help these veterans overcome hardship,” said Reed. Reed has visited Walte... Read more

Tom Reed’s staff will hold remote office hours on Thursday, April 21 in Hanover. Staff will be at the Hanover Town Hall, located at 68 Hanover Street in Silver Creek from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. to help answer questions and gather feedback. Whether it’s a Social Security, Medicare, Veterans or any other question or concern with a federal government agency, Tom Reed’s staff will be available to help. Any of Reed’s offices throughout the district can be contacted with questions: Corning: 89 West ... Read more

Tom Reed’s staff will hold remote office hours in Dunkirk on Tuesday, April 26. Staff will be located at 342 Central Avenue, in the Mayor’s Conference room, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 a.m. to help answer questions and gather feedback. Whether it’s a Social Security, Medicare, Veterans or any other question or concern with a federal government agency, Tom Reed’s staff will be available to help. Any of Reed’s offices throughout the district can be contacted with questions: Corning: 89 West Market St... Read more