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Congressman Chris Collins

Representing the 27th District of New York

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Nov 16, 2015 Press Release

Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement demanding Governor Andrew Cuomo stop his plans to accept Syrian refugees into New York.

“Ensuring the safety and security of our country and Western New Yorkers is my central focus,” said Congressman Collins. “At this point, we cannot guarantee with 100 percent certainty that the refugees we are accepting from Syria don’t pose a threat to our community. Until we have a process in place that achieves that goal, I am calling on Governor Cuomo to stop plans to accept Syrian refugees.”

 

Jun 25, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement on news the Department of Health and Human Services is assessing additional New York locations to house undocumented children from the southern border.

Jun 10, 2014 In The News

WASHINGTON – Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Rep. Chris Collins have joined the chorus of critics of President Obama’s decision to negotiate with the Taliban to win the release of an American prisoner of war.

“Bringing home an American is a fundamental value, and I am glad he is coming home,” Gillibrand said in a statement about Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. “But I do have concerns about the national security risks involved, and there are legitimate questions that still need to be answered.”

Collins was more blunt.

Nov 25, 2013 Press Release

Members of Western New York’s Congressional delegation are pressing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish missions at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS).

Oct 9, 2013 Press Release
There is no excuse or defense for why the Administration has failed to pay military death benefits to deserving families since the partial government shutdown began. 
 
Sep 30, 2013 Video

This month I address constituent concerns regarding U.S. military involvement in Syria, SNAP and Obamacare.

Sep 17, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) announced today that there will be an information night for local high school students interested in applying to a U.S. Military Academy.  Parents and guardians are also encouraged to attend.  Representatives from each of the academies will brief attendees on the nomination process, provide information on the academies, and be available to answer any questions.
 
“As a Member of Congress, I have the privilege of nominating a limited number of students to U.S. Military Academies each year,” said Congressman Collins.
Sep 13, 2013 In The News

Sep 12, 2013 In The News
WASHINGTON – Rep. Chris Collins went to the White House on Thursday to hear President Obama’s chief of staff make a pitch for possible, eventual military action against Syria – but Collins came away unswayed.
 
“I don’t believe anyone’s mind was changed in the meeting,” the Clarence Republican said after he joined other House Republicans first elected in 2012 for a meeting with chief of staff Denis R. McDonough.
Sep 10, 2013 Video

Congressman Chris Collins issued the following statement after President Obama's remarks to the nation regarding Syria on September 10, 2013.