Press Releases
Jul 3, 2012
Hochul Joins Gillibrand to Discuss Cross-Border Commerce
Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) joined a roundtable discussion on cross-border commerce hosted by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.
Jul 1, 2012
On Visit to Niagara County Farm, Hochul Discusses Local Agriculture, Green Energy, and Jobs
Today, Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) toured Singer Farm Naturals in Appleton and met with local farmers to discuss green energy, job creation, and other agricultural issues in Niagara County.
Jun 29, 2012
House Approves Student Loan Interest Rate Freeze, Hochul Applauds Passage
Rep. Hochul again voted in favor of extending the 3.4 percent interest rate on Federal Stafford Direct student loans, which was set to double on July 1.
Jun 28, 2012
Statement From Representative Hochul On Attorney General Holder Contempt Vote
Issues: Local Issues
The following is a statement from Rep. Hochul after the House of Representatives voted to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in Contempt of Congress
Jun 28, 2012
Statement From Representative Hochul On Supreme Court Health Care Ruling
Rep. Kathy Hochul released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act
Jun 26, 2012
Student Loan Interest Rate Set To Double In Four Days, Hochul Urges House And Senate Leaders To Act Immediately To Prevent Increase
Rep. Hochul continued to urge House and Senate leadership to develop legislation to prevent the interest rate on Federal Stafford Direct student loans from doubling in four days.
Jun 25, 2012
Wine Industry Leaders And Hochul Discuss Efforts To Strengthen Niagara County Wine Industry And Tourism
Rep. Hochul held a roundtable discussion with wine industry stakeholders to discuss efforts to bolster Niagara County’s wine production and economic growth in the industry including upcoming legislation to support regional tourism.
Jun 21, 2012
House Passes Domestic Energy Production Bill
Rep. Hochul voted in favor of the Strategic Energy Production Act of 2012, expanding on her all-of-the-above energy strategy.
Jun 21, 2012
Veterans Employment Legislation Introduced By Hochul
Rep. Hochul introduced the Vocational Employment and Technical Skills Act (VETS Act), which will make it easier for veterans to receive professional certification in skills they performed while members of the armed services.
Jun 21, 2012
Bipartisan Softball Team Takes a Swing at Breast Cancer
Last night, Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) competed in the fourth annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game against female members of the Capitol Hill press corps.
