Press Releases
House Homeland Security Task Force Unveils Report on Terrorist and Fighter Travel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee’s bipartisan Foreign Fighter Task Force, today joined House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul and other members of the Task Force to publicly release their final report on combating terrorists and foreign fighter travel.
Legislation Would Help Compensate Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange and Their Families
SYRACUSE, NY – Joined by a number of Vietnam veterans and local veterans outreach groups today at the Onondaga County War Memorial, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) announced legislation that he will introduce in the U.S. House of Representatives creating a task force to explore ways to help provide care and compensation for veterans who have been exposed to Agent Orange.
Congressman Spends Day Meeting with Organizations Committed to Fighting Poverty
SYRACUSE, NY – As part of his continued focus on combating poverty in Central New York, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today visited several organizations and community outreach groups that provide meals and nutrition aid, human services, educational and literacy outreach, and homelessness assistance programming.
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today issued the following statement in remembrance of September 11, 2001:
“Today marks fourteen years since the deadly terror attacks on our nation on September 11, 2001.
“We remember the thousands of innocent men and women who lost their lives that day, the brave first responders who gave their own lives to save others, and the many service men and women who have put their lives on the line in defense of our great nation, as well as those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in protection of our freedom and our democracy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today issued the following statement announcing his opposition to the proposed nuclear agreement with Iran:
“I have had concerns with the Iran Nuclear Agreement from the outset. Since that time, I have had the opportunity to study the proposed agreement and judge it on its merits, with input from my constituents across Central New York. Ultimately, there are many aspects of this deal that I simply do not agree with.