Vote Explanations

  • Why I voted “Yes” on S. 3283

    I voted “Yes” on S. 3283, to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Pueblo, Colorado, as the "PFC James Dunn VA Clinic." This bill designates the outpatient VA clinic in Pueblo, Colorado as the “PFC J...

  • Why I voted “Yes” on the veto override of S. 2040

    I voted “Yes” on the veto override of S. 2040, the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act. This veto override successfully overturns President Obama’s veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act. This bill narrows the scope of foreign so...

  • Why I voted “Yes” on H.R. 5303

    I voted “Yes” on H.R. 5303, the Water Resources Development Act of 2016. In 2014, Congress overhauled the water resources development process to increase oversight, reduce onerous bureaucracy, incorporate greater local participation in projects, and ...

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Recent News

  • House Approves Hanna Cyber Bill to Protect Small Businesses

    House takes action to empower small businesses against cyberattacks WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives last night passed U.S. Representative Richard Hanna’s bill, the Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016, to help small businesse...

  • Hanna Recognizes Maine-Endwell Little League

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Richard Hanna today recognized the players and coaches of the Maine-Endwell Little League team on their victory at the 2016 Little League World Series. Below are his full remarks: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratu...

  • Hanna Honored as ‘Guardian of Small Business’

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Richard Hanna was presented with the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business Award. Rep. Hanna accepted the award at the U.S. Capitol from NFIB President and CEO Juanita Duggan....

  • House Resolution Acknowledges Challenges for Long-Term Stability in Lebanon

    Lebanon has welcomed 1 million Syrian refugees – nearly 1/4 its population Resolution voices support for Lebanese Armed Forces against ISIS and Hezbollah WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Richard Hanna (R-NY) and Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) tod...

  • Hanna Calls for Congress to Reconvene to Solve Zika Funding Crisis

    UTICA, N.Y. – U.S. Representative Richard Hanna issued the following statement today regarding the Zika crisis: “Congress should not be on recess while a Zika outbreak is happening in south Florida and threatens to spread further into the state and t...

  • House Votes to Extend Griffiss FAA Test Site for Unmanned Aircraft

    House passes FAA extension before July 15 deadline, Bill moves to Senate WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Richard Hanna last night voted to authorize the Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance (NUAIR) test site at Griffiss Internationa...

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