Press Releases
Jul 12, 2012
In Letter To Agencies, Hochul Urges Consideration Of Consequences For Middleport Cleanup
Issues: Local Issues
Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) urging them to listen to village residents and carefully consider how proposed cleanup actions near the FMC Corporation facility in the Village of Middleport may adversely affect the Village and its residents.
Jul 12, 2012
Expedited Approval for Extraction of Strategic Minerals Supported By Hochul
Today, as part of her Make It In America agenda, Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) voted in favor of bipartisan legislation to expedite the development of America’s strategic and critical minerals.
Jul 12, 2012
Western New York Olympians Recognized On House Floor
Issues: Local Issues
Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) spoke on the House floor to congratulate five athletes with ties to Western New York on qualifying for this year’s Summer Olympics and wish them luck as they prepare for the games in London.
Jul 11, 2012
Hochul Stands Up For Delphi Retirees, Pushes For Government Transparency
Congresswoman Kathy Hochul (NY-26) met with the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Financial Stability, Timothy Massad, who oversees the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), about the need to restore benefits to salaried retirees of the former Delphi Corporation.
Jul 11, 2012
Statement From Representative Hochul On The Vote To Repeal The Affordable Care Act
The following is a statement from Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) after she voted against a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act
Jul 9, 2012
House Passes Legislation to Assist Veterans
Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) supported the passage of two bills that will help veterans transition back into civilian life - The Veteran Skills to Jobs Act and the Veterans’ Compensation Cost–of–Living Adjustment Act of 2012.
Jul 9, 2012
Hochul To Congressional Leadership: Act Now To Extend Middle-Class Tax Cuts
Representative Kathy Hochul sent a letter to the House and Senate leadership urging them to permanently extend the middle-class tax cuts.
Jul 5, 2012
Hochul Praises Action against China's Unfair Trade Practices
Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) praised the Administration’s actions to counter China’s predatory trade practices while touring JR Company, a specialty automotive equipment distributor in Clarence.
Jul 3, 2012
Hochul Releases Statement in Recognition of Independence Day
Representative Kathy Hochul released the following statement in recognition of Independence Day:
Jul 3, 2012
Grant for North Tonawanda Fire Department Announced By Hochul
Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) announced today that the North Tonawanda Fire Department will receive a $74,069 grant from the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program.
