WASHINGTON – Amtrak operations would be overhauled to encourage private investment in the nationwide passenger rail system, under legislation a House panel unveiled Thursday. In addition, the profitable Northeast Corridor between Boston and Washington would no longer subsidize other money-losing Amtrak routes.The bipartisan bill proposed by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee reflects two years of discussions with stakeholders in the passenger rail industry around the country, ... Read more

In July 2012, Congressman Richard Hanna joined Oneida Nation Representative Ray Halbritter outside the United States Capitol for the announcement of the Nation's $10 million donation to support the construction of the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.Congressman Hanna appreciates the important role Native Americans played in the history of our country and the need to honor their contributions. Additionally, he is a supporter of key legislation to assist Native Americans, includi... Read more

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Mint today began selling the 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin, the first curved coin issued in the mint's history.Sales of the $5 gold coin, $1 silver coin and half-dollar alloy-clad coin will benefit the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.U.S. Mint officials unveiled the coins at a news conference today in the U.S. Capitol with U.S. Rep. Richard Hanna .R-Barneveld, and U.S. Sen. Kirste... Read more

WASHINGTON (FOXBusiness) -- On Wednesday, House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) introduced two new pieces of legislation focused on securing more federal contracts for small businesses.The Greater Opportunities for Small Business Act of 2014 would raise the percentage goal for federal contracts given to small businesses from 23% to 25%.The second bill, the Contracting Data and Bundling Accountability Act of 2014, aims to bring more transparency to consolidated contracts. At a... Read more

An Iraq War veteran from Windsor will be a special guest of Congressman Richard Hanna at the State of the Union address. Retired Army Sergeant Rick Yarosh will join Hanna in listening to President Obama's speech in Washington.Yarosh was severely burned by an IED while serving in Iraq in 2006. In addition to his burns, Yarosh lost his ears, nose, some fingers and his right leg below the knee. Despite the ongoing hardship, he has a positive outlook on life and now serves as a motivational speaker ... Read more

(WKTV) - In 2013, a dark cloud shifted for the Mohawk Valley, as the region celebrated several pieces of good economic news.The year started out with a grim outlook for Remington Arms. Pressure was high for the gun manufacturer to move out of Ilion, and states were ready to lure the business away. As late as August, headlines in Tennessee trumpeted a Remington Arms plant there, though it was unclear if it would be a new plant or a relocation.But fears eased in December, when a Forbes article sai... Read more

By REP. RICHARD HANNA Special to the Observer-DispatchOur community just received some great news: Griffiss International Airport will be the headquarters for a new site to test unmanned aircraft systems, referred to in the industry as UAS.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) selected just six locations nationwide to test these aircraft. Out of more than two dozen applicants, our region proved itself as a capable leader to perform advanced research and development in this emerging industry.... Read more

UTICA, N.Y. -- New legislation introduced at SUNYIT today is aimed at transforming classroom ideas into jobs. A bi-partisan bill is in the works that will help researchers cash-in on their discoveries. Called the Transfer Act of 2013, it was introduced by Congressman Richard Hanna at SUNYIT today.Just away from the construction noise of the computer chip fab facility at SUNYIT, Congressman Richard Hanna announced another opportunity for economic growth.Click here to watch the full report by WUTR... Read more

By Rep. Richard HannaSpecial to the Press & SunRoughly 80 percent of upstate New York’s economy is somehow connected to agriculture. Family farms and the businesses that serve and are supported by farming in the Southern Tier are a part of our heritage and can be an economic driver moving forward.However, a drive along a rural route will likely show too many unproductive acres, abandoned barns and other signs that Upstate farms face real challenges. Southern Tier farmers and consumers deserve an... Read more

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