Thank you to the people of #NY19 . Thank you for trusting me to represent you in Congress. Thank you for staying active with calls, letters, town halls, meetings & more. Democracy is a two-way street – your passionate engagement helped me become a more effective representative.

I want to congratulate Sofia Ingalls from Cooperstown CSD, our Congressional Art Competition Runner Up for “A Path Less Traveled.” Beautiful work Sofia, well done.

I am very happy to announce and celebrate this year’s winner of the #NY19 Congressional Art Competition – Ashlee Bayer from Averill Park CSD. Ashlee created “All There is,” pictured below. Amazing job Ashlee, your work will be displayed in the Capitol for everyone to enjoy.

My heart is breaking for the parents, loved ones, fellow students, teachers, and every single person affected by the horrific and tragic shooting in Uvalde.

Our kids should feel safe and secure when they go to school, to the grocery store, to the movies. We need change now.

Today, members of my team will be out in #NY19 for mobile office hours. These office hours are an opportunity for community members to meet with my staff and receive assistance with constituent services and casework.

Tomorrow, my district team is holding mobile office hours at the Chatham Public Library and the Starr Library. They can help answer your questions about Social Security, VA services, grant opportunities, and more. Stop by to get the help you need.

The CDC is now recommending that children ages 5 through 11 years should receive a booster shot 5 months after their initial Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination series. Getting vaccinated is the best way we can work to keep our kids & communities safe.

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On Monday, members of my staff will be at two stops in #NY19 for mobile office hours. They can help you with issues tied up in federal agencies, provide information about grant opportunities, and more. Hope you stop by.

The bill to provide emergency funding to support Ukraine has been signed into law. With this legislation, we sent a bipartisan message that the people of the United States stand with the people of Ukraine as they fight to defend their democracy and freedom. #SupportUkraine .

On Armed Forces Day, we recognize and honor those who serve our country in uniform.
 
Words are not enough to express our country's immense gratitude for the sacrifice of servicemembers, veterans, and their families, but we thank you for everything you do.

On Monday, members of my team will be out in #NY19 for mobile office hours. Stop by the Chatham Public Library and the Starr Library to help get your casework questions answered.

Higher prices at the pump are hurting folks across #NY19 and the country. Yesterday, the House passed new legislation that would establish the first ever federal law against price gouging by oil and gas companies to help lower costs for hardworking families.

Today is World Bee Day! Bees and other pollinators are critical to our environment and planet. They contribute directly to food security and are key to conserving biodiversity.

Last night, the House unanimously voted to pass my bipartisan legislation to establish a program that would provide trauma-informed, peer support to survivors of Military Sexual Assault (MST). I thank Rep. Nancy Mace for her partnership on this bill.
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As formula shortages continue impacting parents across the county, we are working to address the problem head on. Yesterday, the House passed legislation to expand formula access for families who participate in WIC & to provide emergency funding to produce more formula.

Yesterday, we passed legislation to strengthen the fight against domestic terrorism & better protect our New York communities. The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act will expand federal resources to combat violent extremism & better equip local law enforcement to address threats.