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Congressman Chris Collins

Representing the 27th District of New York

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Feb 4, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) issued the following statement after Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver called for a two year delay in Common Core implementation in New York State:

“It is not every day that Speaker Silver and I agree, but the ongoing issues surrounding Common Core in New York are so large there is no other choice but to at least delay the implementation of this misguided policy.

Jan 27, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) talked to parents about Common Core today as part of a district-wide telephone town hall meeting.  The new educational standards are currently being implemented in New York State.  Common Core is widely criticized for forcing students to learn skills necessary to perform well on tests as opposed to actually learning critical material. 

Thousands of NY-27 constituents participated in the town hall to learn more about Common Core and voice their concerns about how the new standards are impacting their children. 

Jan 21, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Collins (NY-27) will host a telephone town hall on Common Core this coming Monday.  The new educational standards are currently being implemented in New York State.  Common Core is widely criticized for forcing students to learn skills necessary to perform well on tests as opposed to actually learning critical material.  Congressman Collins recently met with parents, students, educators and school board members to discuss ongoing concerns with Common Core. 

Sep 20, 2013 In The News
Congressman Chris Collins, R-27, has introduced legislation in Congress to help scientists commercialize their ideas and it has the backing of local research universities.
 
Collins, a member of the Science, Space and Technology Committee, is the sponsor of the TRANSFER Act of 2013 (H.R. 2981), which builds upon a current program and specifically awards grants to innovative technology transfer programs at universities, research institutes, and national laboratories. Collins made the announcement Sept. 13 during a visit to SUNY Geneseo’s Nuclear Molecular Lab.
Sep 13, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) has introduced legislation in Congress to help scientists commercialize their ideas and it has the backing of local research universities.  As a member of the Science, Space and Technology Committee, Collins is the sponsor of the TRANSFER Act of 2013 (H.R. 2981).  This bill builds upon a current program and specifically awards grants to innovative technology transfer programs at universities, research institutes, and national laboratories.
Jun 19, 2013 Press Release
WASHINGTON (June 19, 2013)— Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) presented Jonathan Gidley of Lockport, NY with the Congressional Award Gold Medal today in Washington D.C.
 
“I am incredibly proud of Jonathan, and am honored that I was able to present him with the Congressional Award Gold Medal,” said Collins.
Jun 7, 2013 In The News
Warsaw seniors in Lynn Saxton’s Participation in Government class learned firsthand about the workings of the House of Representatives and the Republican view on present government issues from Congressman Chris Collins last Thursday.
 
Collins represents the 27th District, which includes eight counties, including Wyoming County.
Mar 4, 2013 Press Release

Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is encouraging local high school students to participate in this year’s Congressional Art Competition.  The winning artist from New York’s 27th Congressional District will travel to Washington, DC and have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.