Press Releases
Lyons, NY – At a ceremony this afternoon in Lyons, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), together with Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts, honored Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Craig Pagnotti for his bravery in apprehending two different suspects, each on separate felony charges, over the course of one day. Deputy Pagnotti was injured twice while taking the suspects into custody.
Syracuse, NY – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today applauded news that Exelon will assume ownership and management of the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant in Scriba.
Syracuse, NY – Congressman John Katko (NY-24) today released the below statement following reportsthat the United States exchanged $400 million with the Iranian government for the release of several American hostages:
Syracuse, NY – Just days after passing the House of Representatives, three national security measures introduced by U.S. Representative John Katko (NY-24) have passed the Senate and been signed into law by President Obama. The bills were included as part of an extension of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization, legislation to provide needed stability to our nation’s aviation program.
Syracuse, NY – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) released the below statement following the terrorist attack in Nice, France:
“Following the deadly terrorist attack in Nice, my heart goes out to all of the victims, their families, the first responders, and the people of France during this incredibly difficult time. We stand in solidarity with our ally, France, and must unite to prevent these horrific attacks. As Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee’s Task Force on Combating Foreign Fighter Travel, I recognize that there is more we must do to counter terrorism both at home and abroad and I am committed to continuing my efforts to do so in Congress.”
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) released the following statement on the failure of the U.S. House of Representatives to take up H.R. 5611, the Homeland Safety and Security Act, legislation aimed at bolstering anti-terrorism efforts and keeping guns out of the hands of terrorists.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) released the following statement on this morning’s announcement that Entergy is in discussions with Exelon for the potential sale of the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant.