Press Releases
Syracuse, NY – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), member of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and Surface Transportation Conference Committee member, today released the following update regarding the conference report on the surface transportation reauthorization legislation:
Katko Addresses Critical Need for Centro Services in Central New York
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), member of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and Surface Transportation Conference Committee member, today spoke at a public meeting on the surface transportation reauthorization legislation to express concerns over an amendment that was added to the House bill which would eliminate funding for the 5340 High Density States bus program and result in funding cuts for Centro.
Video of Rep. Katko’s remarks can be found, here. His remarks, as prepared for delivery are below:
SYRACUSE, NY – U.S. Representative John Katko (NY-24) today released the following statement regarding the terrorist attacks in Paris:
"My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Paris, as we mourn the innocent victims of these horrific and coordinated terrorist attacks. We must continue to pray for their loved ones and for all of the first responders who put their own lives on the line in the aftermath of these attacks.
Flag Honors Palmyra Native, Civil War and Spanish America War Hero, Rear Admiral Sampson
PALMYRA, NY – At a ceremony this afternoon at Palmyra Village Hall, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) presented the Village of Palmyra Historic Preservation Commission with a two-star rear admiral’s flag on behalf of the Department of the Navy and the Naval Historical Foundation.
Syracuse, NY – In advance of Veterans Day, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today released the following video message honoring Central New York veterans:
“Throughout the course of our nation’s history, courageous men and women have served our country to protect our freedoms.
“Central New York is home to thousands of veterans – men and women who have served in wars from World War II, to Korea, to Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Many of these service members have also served our local communities in response to natural disasters, like Hurricane Sandy.
Katko Tapped for Committee to Advance Bill with Senate
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced that the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan, six year highway bill that will provide state and local governments with funding and planning certainty. Representative Katko was selected by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan to serve on the House and Senate conference committee, which will work to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill.
The fully offset bill authorizes $325 billion in federal funding to improve and modernize our nation’s aging infrastructure.
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Reps. John Katko (NY-24) and Richard Hanna (NY-22) today released the below statement following the most recent news on FitzPatrick Nuclear Energy Plant:
“We were incredibly disappointed to learn that Entergy announced its intent to close the FitzPatrick Nuclear Plant. As our community moves forward, we will do everything that we can to support FitzPatrick employees, their families, local leaders and all of Oswego County. There is no question that the plant’s closure would be a huge loss to our region.
Syracuse, NY - U.S. Rep. John Katko today announced the introduction of the Improving School Nutrition Training Act, bipartisan legislation which protects school nutrition professionals who manage and operate within the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
Seventh Katko Bill Passes U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed bipartisan legislation, H.R. 455, the Northern Border Security Review Act, introduced by U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24). This bill, the seventh sponsored by Katko to pass the House, would require the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a much-needed analysis of current and potential threats along our nation’s northern border.