Dear Neighbor, Recently, my colleagues and I in the bipartisan Problems Solvers Caucus endorsed the Great American Outdoors Act, which will help to preserve our country's natural treasures, support conservation, and eliminate a backlog of maintenance in our national parks. We are proud to join together on this issue because the preservation and enjoyment of our historical and natural history should never be a partisan issue. The bill will support important historical sites and beautiful wildlife... Read more

Today, Rep. Tom Reed, Republican Leader of the Social Security Subcommittee, delivered the following opening statement at a Subcommittee hearing on "The Impact of COVID-19 on Social Security and its Beneficiaries." A live recording of the hearing can be found here. REMARKS: "Thank you, Chairman Larson for holding today’s hearing. "Before I give my opening statement, I would like to take a moment to say a few words about our friend, Chairman Sam Johnson, who passed away in May. Chairman Johnson w... Read more

CATLIN, NY – Today, Rep. Reed is pleased to deliver a USDA Rural Development grant for the Town of Catlin. The grant will be used for the purchase of a 2021 Western Star 10-wheel truck that will include a snowplow and a dump body. The USDA will also provide additional loan financing to support the purchase. The federal assistance will give Catlin the opportunity to replace a previously unreliable and expensive truck. “It is only fair that our towns have access to the tools they need to keep our ... Read more

ITHACA, NY – Today, Rep. Tom Reed met with the staff of the IC3 Ithaca Community Childcare Center to discuss the important role childcare plays in our communities and hear firsthand the difficulties facilities are confronting due to COVID-19. Over the last month, Reed has met with childcare providers from across the state to shine a light on the growing crisis facing this critical industry, gather input, and note the need for additional congressional action. Reed has also called on New York to f... Read more

Dear Neighbor, This week, we’ve been focused on the topic of school reopening. Closing our schools indefinitely is not an option; in-person schooling is fundamentally important to children’s educational and social development. Working families also rely on schools to provide a number of services and activities while they are at their jobs. After our reopening press conference on Wednesday, New York state announced their long overdue guidelines should be released next week. Speaking with our loca... Read more

WASHINGTON - Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus officially endorsed the Great American Outdoors Act, a landmark conservation bill that will help ensure public lands are protected and preserved. The bipartisan legislation passed the Senate 73-25 and if signed into law would provide full, permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at a level of $900 million every year and address the approximately $20 billion maintenance backlog on federal public lands. The Great American Out... Read more

Horseheads, N.Y., July 8—U.S. Representative Tom Reed (R-NY), Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning), Assemblyman Chris Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats), Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) and Assemblyman Joseph Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today joined regional education leaders to call on New York State to give area schools the go-ahead to begin implementing plans to reopen in September. The New York State of Board of Regents and the State Education Depar... Read more

GENEVA, NY – Today, Rep. Tom Reed was proud to present Kyla James, the winner of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition, with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for her contribution to the competition. Kyla won the competition with her colored pencil entry, “Bjork.” “Meeting Kyla, the artist of this amazing piece, was a joy and we were thrilled to recognize her hard work today,” said Tom. “It’s clear Kyla is dedicated to her craft and we appreciate her efforts in this districtwid... Read more

Today, Rep. Reed, local elected officials, and family members held an event in Churchville, New York to highlight Marine Corps. Major Brian Chontosh’s (retired) remarkable heroism during the invasion of Iraq. At the event, Reed announced federal legislation to formally nominate Major Chontosh for the Medal of Honor. Serving as a United States Marine Corps officer in 2003 at the onset of Operation Iraqi Freedom, then Ft. Lieutenant Chontosh displayed incredible courage and bravery in service to o... Read more

WESTON MILLS, NY – Rep. Tom Reed is proud to announce a recent grant from the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to the Weston Mills Fire District. The grant for $1,876 will be used as a reimbursement for equipment and products purchased due to COVID-19. “COVID-19 has forced many first responders and other vital institutions, such as Westons Mills Fire District, to cover unexpected expenses,” said Tom. “These critical funds will be used to help keep the fi... Read more