FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Workshops
I’m proud to have hosted several FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant application workshops to help our local fire departments successfully receive critical FEMA grant funding. All of our NY-21 fire departments work incredibly hard every single day of the year, and I am glad to have seen great success in helping our communities secure this […]
Hospital Pandemic Relief
I worked to secure over $165 million in funding for our North Country hospitals, including $44 million for Glens Falls Hospital. I have proudly fought to ensure that our hospitals continue to have the resources they need to care for our North Country families.
Securing Funding for Our Low-Income Communities
I secured over $450,000 in federal housing assistance for several of our lower-income North Country communities. This important funding will go toward helping our low-income residents in #NY21, who are especially in need due to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Resources and Protections for Law Enforcement
Our law enforcement officers are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic working to keep our families safe. That’s why I voted in favor of allowing families of law enforcement officers who contracted COVID-19 to be eligible for survivors benefits of up to $25,000. Our law enforcement make incredible sacrifices on behalf of our communities, […]
Suicide Resources for Law Enforcement
I voted to enhance the FBI’s ability to collect data on law enforcement officer suicides at the federal, state, and local level. Our brave law enforcement officers undergo and witness unimaginable stress and tragedy, and we must ensure that they have the resources they need and deserve.
Delivering COVID-19 Recovery Funding to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
I secured $150,000 in COVID-19 recovery funding for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe community. This money will help to strengthen their economy and boost economic development. I will continue to fight for direct assistance for our North Country communities throughout this difficult time.
COVID-19 Recovery Grants
NY-21 RESULT: I delivered $400,000 in COVID-19 recovery funding for our Lake George community. This funding will help strengthen our local economy and revitalize this important North Country community. I’m proud to have secured this critical funding to help Lake George.
Small Business Protections
I supported the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, bipartisan legislation to support our small businesses during the pandemic. This legislation extends the period businesses can utilize funds and receive forgiveness to 24 weeks, allows a greater portion of the loan to be utilized on non-payroll expenses, ensures access to payroll tax deferment for businesses that […]
Healthy Meals for Students
COVID-19 brought to light a clear need to provide better access to meals for students in rural areas, including throughout summer break and school vacations, which is why I worked with my colleagues in the House to create a 3-year pilot program that will deliver healthy meals to kids during summer and school breaks.
Delivering $6 Million of NY-21 Federal Grants Through the Northern Border Regional Commission
2018 Result: The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) is a Federal-State partnership that allocates federal funding in rural communities along the Northern Border. In Congress, I am a leading voice to ensure that this federal program is funded and wrote bipartisan legislation to extend its authorization for five years. With my support, the NBRC has […]
