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Congressman Chris Collins

Representing the 27th District of New York

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Nov 6, 2015 Press Release

Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after President Obama formally rejected the Keystone XL pipeline.

“President Obama once again put politics ahead of American job opportunities and the energy security interests of our country,” said Congressman Collins. “Rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline wastes an opportunity for America to achieve energy independence and create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs.”

Dec 1, 2014 In The News

Voters across America made a clear choice in this month’s election about the direction in which they want the country to move. Here in Western New York and across the nation, voters chose to be represented on the local, state and federal levels by individuals who believe that job creation and economic growth should be spurred by the private sector, that big government is not good government and that elected leaders should stand behind the principles upon which they campaign

Nov 26, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after the Obama administration officially proposed tightening its rules for smog-causing ozone.

Nov 14, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 5682, To Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Aug 20, 2014 In The News

By Rep. Chris Collins

Energy costs on everything from gasoline to standard utilities remain too high, and Western New York families are struggling to protect their wallets. They need and deserve immediate solutions to reduce energy costs and unleash our country’s energy potential.

Aug 19, 2014 Press Release

LANCASTER, NY- Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following remarks after holding a press conference addressing current energy policies.

Jun 30, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) will hold a press conference this Wednesday regarding the International Joint Commission's ruling to implement new guidelines determining the water levels of Lake Ontario.

WHAT: Congressman Collins and several other state and local legislators will discuss their concerns with the International Joint Commission's ruling, and its impact on local stakeholders and the community.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 2nd, at 10:30 a.m.

Jun 19, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement on language included in the House Energy and Water Appropriations bill that increases funding opportunities for major energy innovators in New York.

Jun 16, 2014 Press Release

Today’s vote in the New York State Assembly to further stall fracking is just the latest sign that the downstate politicians are totally out of touch with the economic realities of Upstate New York. We are surrendering a true economic boon to neighboring states while Albany politicians and regulatory bureaucrats twiddle their thumbs. They need to go back and get working on the one thing voters are begging them to do - fix New York's economy and put people back to work.

Jun 10, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Chris Collins is supporting legislation to prevent the Obama Administration’s EPA from shutting down coal plants and driving up the cost of electricity. Collins is co-sponsoring HR 4813 introduced by Congressman McKinley of West Virginia.