WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) says it’s time for the United States to enact new security measures to address the issue of Syrian and Iraqi refugees entering the country. The Corning Republican, who represents New York's … [Read more...]
Reed Responds to President’s Executive Order Aimed at Reducing Gun Violence
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is making good on his pledge to politicize gun violence. The package of gun-control executive actions Obama will formally announce on Tuesday has pushed the contentious issue to the forefront of the 2016 … [Read more...]
Congress Set on Repealing Affordable Care Act, Despite Not Having Enough Votes to Counter Presidential Veto
WASHINGTON - The Republican-controlled House of Representatives will once again take up a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act when it returns to the hill Tuesday. The bill undoing the president's prized overhaul will be the first order of … [Read more...]
Reed Supports Legislation to Close Visa Loophole, Against Banning Gun Sales to People on No-Fly, Terror Watch Lists
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23) says he doesn’t support legislation that would ban people on the federal no-fly list from purchasing fire arms, but he does support legislation aimed at increasing security requirements for … [Read more...]
Congress Approves 5-Year Federal Transportation Bill
WASHINGTON - After years of staled efforts to address the nation's aging highways and transportation infrastructure, Congress has finally passed a comprehensive 5-year transportation bill that includes more than $300 billion in funding. The bill … [Read more...]
Bill Designed to Heighten Security Screening for Refugees Passes in House
(MEDIA RELEASE, TOM REED) WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) voted to pass the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015, which would require new security screenings for those seeking refugee status from Syria and … [Read more...]
Reed Says U.S. Should Evaluate Screening Process Before Allowing Refugees into Country
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama on Monday said the U.S. will still allow Syrian refugees to resettle in the U.S. This after authorities in France revealed Sunday that at least one terrorist entered Paris among Syrian refugees. Not everyone … [Read more...]
Reed to Hold Town Hall Meeting Thursday in Westfield
WESTFIELD - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) will be in Chautauqua County Thursday to hold a town hall meeting at Eason Hall in Westfield. The congressman will be on hand 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to meet with local veterans and learn more … [Read more...]
Reed Announces His Support for $340 Billion Federal Transportation Bill
WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives has taken up and approved a bill that impacts the life of just about every American on a daily basis. The Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act (the STRR Act) – sometimes simply referred to … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Calls for Community Support During NRG Rally on Saturday
DUNKIRK - A rally to show support for continuing the NRG Repowering project will help to show officials in Albany how important the project is to Chautauqua County and Western New York. That’s according to Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23), … [Read more...]
