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September 26, 2012

Congressman Bill Owens Announces the “Family Farm Relief Act”

Last week, Congressman Owens introduced the “Family Farm Relief Act,” H.R. 6373, in coordination with a bipartisan group of New York Congressmen. Owens joined as an original co-sponsor of the bill to improve the H-2A visa program used by family farms in New York State. The bill would transfer oversight of the current H-2A farm worker program from the Department of Labor to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and make a series of reforms to improve the program for producers that rely on it ... Read More >

  • At a roundtable held by the North Country Chamber of Commerce, Congressman Owens and Senator Gillibrand met to discuss cross-border economic growth initiatives.
  • Congressman Owens meeting with the team at MetalCraft Marine in Cape Vincent to discuss job creation in the North Country,
  • Speaking on a panel with Chris Gibson (R-NY) and Larry Kissel (D-NC) on the importance of ensuring American Warriors are the best equipped in the world.
  • At a press conference with the New York Farm Bureau, speaking against a proposed regulation that would prohibit children from working on their own family's farm.
  • Meeting with Franklin Co officials to discuss efficient use of Operation Stonegarden funds. Funds allow for personnel, overtime & travel that help law-abiding citizens move quickly through the northern border to shop, visit family, check their mail and go to church. Pictured: Franklin Co DA Derek Champagne, Rep Bill Owens, Police Chief Chris Premo, Rich Parker from CBP, & Malone Mayor Todd LePine.
  • Rep. Owens Urges the Repeal of Regulation on Auto Dealer Industry - Congressman Bill Owens (NY-23) spoke in favor of House passage of HR 5859, which removes an obsolete federal mandate requiring the distribution of a booklet reporrting motor vehicle insurance costs. Read more about the legislation here: owens.house.gov
  • WPTZ: Rep. Owens discusses ongoing debt negotiations on WPTZ - Congressman Bill Owens discusses the implications of the country not reaching a compromise on debt ceiling negotiations and tying a hike in the debt limit to long-term spending cuts.
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  • Rep. Owens Introduces Legislation to Support Vets with PTSD - Congressman Bill Owens (NY-23) introduces legislation that would increase funds for veterans medical services for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prevention by $20 million. The measure is completely paid for.
  • Owens Fights for Troop Pay During Shutdown - Congressman Owens speaks on the House floor in support of his motion to keep troops paid in the event of a government shutdown. Owens represents New York's 23rd Congressional District, which includes Fort Drum and the 10th Mtn Division.

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