Press Releases
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24)today announced that he spoke directly with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, on addressing COVID-19 vaccine distribution and supply issues in Central New York and across the nation. Rep. Katko discussed these issues with Dr. Fauci on a joint call with the Republican Governance Group and Blue Dog Coalition, Congressional Caucuses comprised of moderate Republicans and Democrats, respectively.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today joined U.S. Reps. Ted Deutch (D, FL-22), Jim McGovern (D, MA-2), and Jamie Raskin (D, MD-8)in introducing the Democracy for All Amendment, a bipartisan constitutional amendment to get big money out of politics and restore democratic power to the American people. This legislation is being introduced on the eleventh anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the Citizens United v. FECcase.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today released the following statement on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris:
“Over the past year, this nation has endured a pandemic, a bitter election fight, and unprecedented tests to our democracy. Like so many Americans, I’m eager to move forward, together.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) penned the following op-ed, published in The Hill:
Why I became the first Republican lawmaker to support impeachment
The Hill
January 17, 2021
By Rep. John Katko (NY-24):
On January 12th, I announced my support for the article of impeachment against President Trump before the House of Representatives. At that moment, I was the only Republican Member of Congress to do so.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) released the following statement regarding tomorrow’s anticipated vote on Articles of Impeachment:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today released the following statement regarding the attack on the U.S. Capitol:
"I am grateful to all of those who have reached out regarding my safety today. The support and concern expressed is humbling. I am in a safe location.
"The attack on the U.S. Capitol is shameful and completely unacceptable. It has endangered the lives of our law enforcement and countless others. This is anything but a peaceful protest. The violence must stop immediately. President Trump must take a more forceful stand to end this, now.”
“I am praying for a peaceful conclusion. We are a strong country. We will recover from this and we certainly must learn from it.”
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced eight measures he authored have become law following the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), bipartisan, bicameral legislation that authorizes the budget and expenditures for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for Fiscal Year 2021. Last month, Rep. Katko voted in favor of this legislation as it passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON— U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) released the following statement regarding challenges to the 2020 Presidential Election:
Katko: Package Will Provide Continued Support for Local Pandemic Response & Direct Relief to Central New York Families, Small Businesses, Hospitals, Schools
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today released the following statement after voting in support of COVID-19 relief legislation:
“Today, I voted in support of legislation to give necessary and long overdue relief to our communities.
Katko, Gillibrand, Schumer: Designating the Fayetteville Post Office, the ‘Corporal George H. Bacel Memorial Postal Facility,’ Will Serve as Lasting Memorial to Bacel’s Life & Legacy