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Congressman Chris Collins

Representing the 27th District of New York

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Statement from Congressman Chris Collins on Votes to Fund National Parks and the National Institute of Health

Oct 2, 2013 Press Release

“Tonight, the House continued to work and offer reasonable and commonsense solutions to the partial government shutdown by passing bills to fully fund the National Institute of Health for critical research and open all national parks and museums.

The American people should not be short changed because Washington can’t get its act together.

Issues:
Health Issues, Veterans Issues

Congressman Collins Suspends His Own Pay During Shutdown

Oct 1, 2013 Press Release

Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) has asked House leadership to suspend his own pay during the duration of the partial shutdown of the federal government.  Late last night, Collins sent a letter to House administration requesting that his pay be withheld for the length of the shutdown.

Issues:
Congressional Issues, Economy and Jobs, ObamaCare Impact, Spending Cuts and Debt

Statement from Congressman Chris Collins on Vote to Strip Obamacare of Exemptions for Congress, Staff

Sep 30, 2013 Press Release
"For the third time in nearly as many days,  I was proud to once again vote for a measure that fully funds the government, and protects the residents of New York’s 27th district from the train wreck that is Obamacare,” said Congressman Chris Collins.
 
Issues:
Congressional Issues, ObamaCare Impact

Congressman Chris Collins Announces Growing Support to Suspend Member Pay During Shutdown

Sep 30, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) announced this afternoon that 18 Members of the House of Representatives signed on as co-sponsors of the Government Shutdown Fairness Act, which would suspend pay for Members of Congress during any government shutdown.
 
Issues:
Congressional Issues

Congressman Chris Collins Introduces Government Shutdown Fairness Act

Sep 24, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) has introduced the Government Shutdown Fairness Act (H.R. 3160).
Issues:
Congressional Issues

Statement from Congressman Chris Collins following the passage of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution

Sep 20, 2013 Press Release

The vast majority of my constituents want Washington to get spending under control and prevent the harmful economic impact of Obamacare.  Today, I voted for a Continuing Resolution that accomplishes both and ensures that our government stays open at the same time. 

Issues:
Congressional Issues, ObamaCare Impact, Spending Cuts and Debt

Congressman Chris Collins, NFL Hall of Famer Jim Kelly Hold Briefing on the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act

Sep 18, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27), alongside NFL Hall of Famer Jim Kelly and Hunter’s Hope Foundation, held a briefing for Members of Congress on the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1281) today. 
 
Issues:
Health Issues

Congressman Chris Collins Invites Students & Parents to Military Academy Information Night

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.
Issues:
Defense and National Security

Congressman Chris Collins Introduces TRANSFER Act

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).
Issues:
Education

Statement from Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) Outlining Position on Syria

Sep 10, 2013 Press Release
After carefully considering the matter and waiting for President Obama to make his best case to the American people, I have decided that I will vote no to authorize U.S. military action in Syria, if and when the vote comes to the House.
Issues:
Defense and National Security, Foreign Affairs

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