Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) today announced a federal investment award for the Center for Agricultural Development & Entrepreneurship (CADE) in Oneonta, New York. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development to provide technical and business development assistance to local dairy farmers and producers. The program is providing $99,990 in funding, which will be used to assist dairy farmers, creameries, and milk processors in develop...
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Washington D.C. – Congressman Faso (R-Kinderhook) sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai noting the recent resolution adopted by the Columbia County Board of Supervisors supporting Eger Communications' application to replace two towers with a single telecommunications tower in the town of Livingston in Columbia County. The tower would bring much needed technological advancements to communities in and around the town of Livingston while improving emergency communicat...
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Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) last night supported H.R. 8, the Water Resources Development Act on the House floor. H.R. 8 passed the House by a vote of 408—2. Previously, the bill was unanimously approved by members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure during initial consideration. H.R. 8 is an infrastructure bill considered every two years that authorizes investments in our Nation’s ports, inland waterways, locks, dams, flood protection, ecosystem...
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Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) yesterday participated in a roundtable discussion with owners of numerous Upstate restaurants and a representative of the New York State Restaurant Association to discuss federal issues that affect the restaurant industry. The conversation centered around healthcare and immigration, which are prevailing concerns for area restaurants. “As one of the largest private sector employers in the state, it is always a pleasure meeting with local rest...
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Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) issued a statement following the Trump Administration’s announcement that it will place new steel and aluminum tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and the European Union: “These tariffs are going to hurt small manufacturers and their workers by raising the cost of their goods. I’ve visited numerous businesses across the district that make products such as aluminum window frames, aerospace components, outdoor furniture parts, and specialt...
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Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) today joined an effort urging U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue to prioritize a fair resolution during trade negotiations for American loggers in a regulatory dispute with China. The Chinese government recently decided to impose regulatory changes for the import of American logs into China with no advanced notice. Excerpt from the letter: On April 27th, the Chinese government announced a change in the enforcement o...
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Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) today voted in favor of legislation to help ensure that consumers have access to affordable credit to purchase automobiles. The reversal of a CFPB-issued guidance today will maintain auto dealers’ ability to discount credit, which is necessary for giving dealers the flexibility to meet consumers’ needs and to run a thriving business. Today’s use of the Congressional Review Act reverses a unilateral regulatory action taken by the CFPB that at...
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Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-NY) today announced the introduction of H.R. 5618, The Flooded Homeowner Financial Relief Act of 2018. This legislation will provide regulatory relief for homeowners who face onerous and unnecessary flood insurance premiums on homes that the government has already agreed to acquire. Further background is at the bottom of this release. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) is the Democratic co-lead of the legislation. Homeowners of the Village of Sidney in...
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Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) hailed the action taken by the House Committee on the Judiciary to approve H.R. 3808, the Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2017. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Faso and other New York representatives, can now move to the House floor for consideration. H.R. 3808 would require any project financed with federal taxpayer dollars to utilize the same liability standard as every other state. Currently, New York State is the only state in the country to...
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Washington D.C. -- Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) announced that the House Committee on the Judiciary will be considering his legislation – H.R. 3808, the Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2017 – during a full committee markup on Tuesday, January 30th. Logistical details for the hearing are below. H.R. 3808 would allow any project financed with federal taxpayer dollars to utilize the same liability standard as every other state. Currently, New York state is the only state in the country to a...
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