Tom Reed (NY-23) released the following statement on Syria: “We support the limited missile strike to disable President Assad's ability to use chemical weapons on his own people. Use of weapons of mass destruction where innocent civilians, including women and children are killed, cannot go unchecked unless we risk the unfettered escalation of such weapon's use in the future around the world. It is the right thing to do, as is our commitment to continue to search for diplomatic ways to bring peac... Read more

Tom Reed announced that the 2017 Congressional Art Competition is now underway. All high school students in New York’s 23rd Congressional District are encouraged to participate for the chance to have their artwork showcased in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. “I care about ensuring students across our region have the opportunity to display their talents. We encourage our area high school students to participate in this unique program,” said Reed. The annual competition is open to al... Read more

Tom Reed applauds the disbursement of grant funding to Randolph Regional EMS Corporation in Cattaraugus County. The grant was awarded through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). “I care deeply that individuals throughout our region have dependable and reliable EMS services. This grant aides in making sure our rural communities have the equipment they need for emergency services,” said Reed. Randolph Regional EMS Corporation received a $65,239 awa... Read more

Congressman Tom Reed will introduce the bipartisan Rural Hospital Access Act that will preserve access to health care for individuals, specifically seniors, in rural areas. The bill will ensure that funding is secured on a permanent basis for Medicare Dependent and Low-Volume hospitals. “I care about making sure that seniors have access to the health care that they need. Working with my colleagues across the aisle, we have been able to find a patient and senior focused path to ensuring access t... Read more

Tom Reed will hold four town hall meetings on Saturday, April 1, 2017. The meetings will be held at the following locations and times: Town of Tioga Town Hall Meeting Time: 8:30-9:30 am Tioga Central School 27 Fifth Avenue, Tioga Center, NY 13845 Town of Southport Town Hall Meeting Time: 11:00am- 12:00pm Broadway Academy 1000 Broadway, Elmira, NY 14904 Town of Tyrone Town Hall Meeting Time: 1:30- 2:30pm Tyrone Fire Department 3600 State Route 226, Tyrone, NY 14887 Town of Avoca Town Hall Meetin... Read more

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Recent changes to the American Health Care Act (AHCA) include an amendment designed to lift the property tax burden off the shoulders of upstate New York taxpayers. In light of these positive changes, Congressman Tom Reed confirms that he will vote for the AHCA. The amendment was officially included late last night and subsequently filed with the Rules Committee. The final vote is expected on Thursday. The change is a major shift in the way New York will pay for one of the largest Medicaid bills... Read more

Congressman Tom Reed is supportive of an amendment to the American Health Care Act (AHCA) that would lessen the property tax burden across upstate New York. The changes would prevent the State of New York from forcing county governments to pay for a portion of the state’s share of Medicaid. “This is a critical amendment that will result in many members supporting the AHCA. We worked as tirelessly as a delegation to make this happen,” Reed stated. The delegation has been discussing this issue sin... Read more

Rep. Tom Reed is supportive of making changes at the federal level that would lessen the property tax burden across upstate New York. “For too long Albany has pushed its responsibility to fund Medicaid onto local county governments. This shift is responsible for the unreasonably high property taxes in our state. It is time to fix this problem so that younger people stop fleeing our state and the elderly are not unfairly burdened with these taxes,” Reed stated. The proposed changes would prevent ... Read more

Rep. Tom Reed (NY-23) made the following statement today after the release of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate on the American Health Care Act: “The CBO’s estimate confirms that a more patient centered health care system is finally on the way for hard working American families. These reforms will lower premiums and increase access to quality health care while reducing the federal deficit by $337 Billion and taxes by $880 Billion. As promised, the American Health Care Act will rescu... Read more