Congressman Tom Reed announces that the State University of New York at Fredonia is the recipient of a $368,244.00 grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant will benefit the Upward Bound program which aids high school students from low-income backgrounds and students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. “We care about making sure that all students who want to, can attend college regardless of their background. This grant will help make higher education a ... Read more

Congressman Tom Reed announces an additional $675,000 in funding for Barcelona Harbor and an additional $1,190,000 for Dunkirk Harbor to aid with dredging projects. “We care about supporting jobs, trade, recreation and tourism in our communities. Our harbors provide significant economic activity for the region and its part of our job to make sure we protect those vital waterways,” Reed stated. The harbor projects are authorized by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Each dredging project ... Read more

Congressman Tom Reed announced the Belmont Fire Department is the recipient of a $35,429 federal grant from the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). “We care about making sure that our local fire departments have the equipment they need to protect and serve our communities. This grant will help them carry out their mission,” Reed stated. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program will award approximately $310.5 million directly to fire departm... Read more

Yesterday, Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) and Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA), along with U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Credit For Caring Act, which would provide working family caregivers with a nonrefundable tax credit up to $3,000 to assist with out-of-pocket expenses related to caregiving. This bipartisan legislation seeks to aid those balancing full or part-time employment, while also t... Read more

Congressman Tom Reed announced the winner of the 2017 Congressional High School Art Competition, Jonna Marie Grigelevich. Ms. Grigelevich is a Junior at Brocton Middle High School, and crafted the watercolor piece “Buoyancy.” “Enhancing participation and continuing the competition is something we care about preserving for future generations. I know our judges made a fair decision in this process and I’m proud to have Jonna’s artwork featured in Washington,” said Reed. Jonna and her parents will ... Read more

Congressman Tom Reed announced the approval of an $80,000 grant to the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board (STCRPDB). The grant, funded through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), will be used to fund the Planning in Water’s Way project. This project will increase the resiliency of the flood-prone areas along the I-86 Innovation Corridor and identify locations more suitable for future economic development. “We care about creating jobs for those in the Southern Ti... Read more

Congressman Tom Reed’s staff will hold remote office hours in Fredonia on Friday, May 19. A staff member will be in the Trustees’ Room of the Village Hall, located at 9 Church Street in Fredonia, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. A staff member will be available to answer questions, gather feedback, and provide assistance with Medicare, Social Security, veterans’ benefits, and other issues related to federal agencies. Those unable to attend are encouraged to contact any of Reed’s offices: Corning: 89... Read more

Congressman Tom Reed announced the Corning Fire Department is the recipient of a $169,656 federal grant from the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). “We care about making sure that our local fire departments have the equipment they need to protect and serve our communities. This grant will help them carry out their mission,” Reed stated. The fire department will use the money to update their Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment. ... Read more

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"Today is a great victory for the American people. We are finally on the path to fixing our broke and broken health care system. The AHCA upholds protections for pre-existing conditions and the expansion of Medicaid, which help our most vulnerable populations. The bill will also provide much needed property tax relief for New Yorkers who are unfairly forced to foot the bill for Medicaid. We care about giving people the freedom and flexibility to make their own health decisions while providing pr... Read more