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Representing the 27th District of New York

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Jan 20, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) released the following statement on the Senate Democrats' decision to block government funding legislation:

Jan 19, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) commended the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for approving an amended disaster declaration to include assistance for flooding in Monroe County along the Lake Ontario shoreline. This flooding has been attributable to the failed Plan 2014 that leaves the south shore of Lake Ontario in danger of historic erosion.

Jan 16, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) introduced legislation today that would create a national federal registry of communications infrastructure to help address the lack of high-speed internet access in rural areas.

Dec 22, 2017 Press Release

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – Congressmen Chris Collins (NY-27) and Brian Higgins (NY-26) thanked the United States Air Force for approving a request for a flyover on December 29, 2017 at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) game between the United States and Canada at New Era Field.

Dec 19, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today voted to dramatically reform the nation’s tax code.  H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, will provide tax relief to families across Western New York and spark business investment, hiring, and wage growth.

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Dec 7, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today released its beta test of its online Pilot Records Database (PRD). The PRD will expedite the sharing of pilot records to help commercial airlines and operators make informed hiring decisions.

Dec 2, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today made the following statement after the United States Senate passed tax reform legislation:

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Nov 20, 2017 Press Release

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has made low-interest rate disaster loans available for certain Private Nonprofit Organizations (PNPs) in Niagara and Orleans counties as a result of damages caused by Lake Ontario flooding. Eligible PNPs include organizations such as food kitchens, homeless shelte

Nov 18, 2017 Press Release

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) yesterday recognized U.S. Army Veteran, Jeffrey Rase of Warsaw, NY as his office’s “Veteran of the Month.”

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Nov 16, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today voted for H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which will provide historic tax relief to families across America and spur economic growth. 

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Dec 19, 2013 In The News

Nov 19 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's HealthCare.gov site is riddled with security flaws that put user data of millions of people at risk and it should be shut down until fixed, several technology experts warned lawmakers on Tuesday.

Dec 9, 2013 In The News

Ellis Winstanley and his twin brother own eight restaurants and two software firms in Austin, Texas. In addition, through a business partnership with their parents, the brothers own a share of another three printing shops and two small construction companies.

Dec 9, 2013 In The News

Leadership, families and clients of the Arc of Livingston-Wyoming met with Rep. Chris Collins on Nov. 26 to discuss a federal directive preventing Hilltop Industries and other sheltered workshops from admitting new workers.

Dec 6, 2013 In The News

WASHINGTON – One of Rep. Chris Collins’ first major legislative efforts took a big step forward Thursday, as the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology approved his bill establishing a grant program that aims to fund innovations being created at the nation’s universities, research institutes and laboratories.

Nov 22, 2013 In The News

WASHINGTON – Rep. Chris Collins, R-Clarence, is warning that volunteer fire departments may become unintended victims of the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that many employers offer health insurance.

Nov 7, 2013 In The News

City Hall is deeply concerned with the prospect of losing one of Buffalo’s most iconic companies and on Thursday Mayor Byron W. Brown joined forces with an unlikely ally in an effort to keep it here.

Oct 28, 2013 In The News

WASHINGTON – Having failed to delay Obamacare by shutting down the government, a group of House Republicans – led this time by Rep. Chris Collins, R-Clarence – is trying a different approach: asking somewhat politely.

Oct 9, 2013 In The News
The ObamaCare employer mandate has been delayed for one year, but small-business owners who stand to be impacted down the road say the law needs to be changed.
 
Oct 1, 2013 In The News
CANANDAIGUA — Congressman Chris Collins, R-Clarence, requested Tuesday that House administration suspend his pay for the duration of the government shutdown.
 

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