WASHINGTON - A piece of legislation sponsored by Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) that he says will help eliminate food waste and deliver more food to soup kitchens and food banks across the country has been approved in the House. Reed’s Fighting … [Read more...]
Reed’s Fighting Hunger Incentive Tax Act is Approved in Committee
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed wants to increase the amount of tax breaks a person person or business would receive when donating to a local food bank. On Wednesday, the House Ways and Means Committee passed Reed’s (NY-23) Fighting Hunger … [Read more...]
Reed Lays Out Ways and Means Agenda for 2015
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s representative in the House says he’ll be focusing on three major efforts during the current session that he says will protect taxpayers. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning), who has a seat on the House Ways and … [Read more...]
Reed Proposes Law Allowing Property Owners Right to Sue Government for Lost Income
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) says New York residents who are not allowed to use their property for fracking purposes should be compensated by New York State. Earlier this week Reed announced a proposal he’s introduced in the House … [Read more...]
Reed, House of Representatives Approve Keystone XL Pipeline Legislation
WASHINGTON - Despite the likelihood of a presidential veto, the House of Representatives late last week passed a bill approving the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. The vote was 266-153, with more than two dozen Democrats joining nearly … [Read more...]
House Approves Save American Workers Act, Limiting Key Provision in Affordable Care Act
Congress made its first attempt to chip away at Obamacare on Thursday with the House approving a bill to cancel the law’s 30-hour workweek provision, though only a dozen Democrats showed support, meaning there will likely not be enough votes to … [Read more...]
Reed Cosponsors Amendment that Impacts Social Security Disability Insurance
WASHINGTON - Area congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) announced this week that he will be supporting legislation that he says will help to protect social security. Currently, social Security has two components, the disability insurance (SSDI) program … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Visits Jamestown Boys & Club, Announces Bipartisan Summer Meals Act
JAMESTOWN - Standing at the Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the bipartisan Summer Meals Act, which would enhance the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service … [Read more...]
Reed Sponsored Manufacturing Bill Makes its Way to House Floor
JAMESTOWN - A federal bill sponsored by area Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) and designed to provide a boost for manufacturing has cleared a hurdle in the House. According to a release from Reed’s office, the Revitalize American Manufacturing and … [Read more...]
Reed-Sponsored Bill Providing Tax Breaks to Businesses that Donate to Food Banks Passes in House
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed’s bill to care for families in need across the country and encourage charitable giving passed the House last week in a strong bipartisan vote of 277-130. The proposed “America Gives More Act” combines five … [Read more...]
