Press Releases
WASHINGTON— U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Ranking Member on the House Committee on Homeland Security, today led Homeland Security Committee Republicans in an effort urging the Biden Administration to reconsider lifting sanctions on Iran. This effort follows recent reporting that the Biden Administration has offered sanctions relief to Iran to broker a nuclear deal. For months, Rep. Katko and Homeland Republicans have warned of the irreversible impact this action could have on our homeland and national security.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) and U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Chairs of the Northern Border Congressional Caucus, today sent a join letter to President Joe Biden on the dangerous ramifications that his crisis at the US-Mexico border have caused at the US-Canada border.
SYRACUSE, NY— U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced details for a Telephone Town Hall he will hold on Wednesday, April 14. Rep. Katko will be joined by an expert from Upstate Medical University’s Infectious Diseases and Immunology Divisions. On the call, they will share key insight on the COVID-19 vaccines currently available, discuss the local vaccine rollout, vaccine eligibility in New York State, provide information on how to book a vaccine appointment, and take questions from listeners.
SYRACUSE, NY— U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced $1,423,108 in federal funding will be distributed to East Hill Family Medical Inc., a Federal Qualified Health Center that delivers comprehensive, quality healthcare services to underserved communities in Central New York.
SYRACUSE, NY— U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) today announced reintroduction of the Help Extract Animals from Red Tape (HEART) Act. This legislation protects animals victimized by fighting rings and transfers the cost of care from taxpayers to those responsible for harming these animals. Rep. Katko reintroduced the bipartisan measure alongside U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (D, CA-27).
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021 would phase in 14,000 new residency slots
SYRACUSE, NY— U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) today announced he reintroduced legislation that would take critical steps towards reducing physician shortages in Central New York and nationwide by boosting the number of Medicare-supported residency positions. The Resident Physician Shortage Act of 2021 would support an additional 2,000 positions each year from 2023 to 2029, for a total of 14,000 residency positions. Rep. Katko introduced this bill alongside U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (D, AL-7), Tom Suozzi (D, NY-03), and Rodney Davis (R, IL-13).
WASHINGTON— In response to the ongoing crisis at the southwest border, U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24), lead Republican of the House Committee on Homeland Security, and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D, TX-28), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, introduced the Border Surge Response and Resilience Act, which would require DHS and federal partners to establish a plan to address migrant surges at the border with transparent metrics in place to activate access to supplemental funds.
SYRACUSE, NY— U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced he spoke directly with the District Commander for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, to request updates on local water infrastructure projects and discuss the implementation of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020, a bipartisan bill he worked across the aisle to develop on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and supported passage of in the House. Locally, the Buffalo District is tasked with planning, designing, and building public projects that aim to energize the economy and mitigate the risk of flooding and other disasters.
SYRACUSE, NY— U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced he reintroduced the bipartisan Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA). The bill will reauthorize and expand funding for programs focused on protecting survivors and preventing family and domestic violence, and is the only federal funding source under the Department of Health and Human Services dedicated to providing domestic violence prevention services. Rep. Katko reintroduced the bill alongside U.S. Reps. Lucy McBath (D, GA-06), Gwen Moore (D, WI-04), and Don Young (R-AK-At Large).
SYRACUSE, NY— U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced his office is now accepting entries from high school students residing in New York’s 24th Congressional District for the annual Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition. This nationwide competition is sponsored by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and gives young artists the opportunity to showcase their talent. Winning pieces from each Congressional District are displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.