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Congressman and small businessman Chris Collins (NY-27) participated in a hearing on Capitol Hill today focused on the state of small business. Collins and the House Small Business Committee heard testimony from bankers, academics and small business owners related to the sluggish economy, the availability of small business loans, and the implementation of ObamaCare.
“Sometimes, there's nothing more disappointing than when a leader misses the opportunity to lead.
On the fourth anniversary of the crash of Continental Flight 3407, Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27), Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), Congressman Tom Reed (NY-23), and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-25) are urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue to make implementation of airline safety reforms a top priority.
Congressman and small businessman Chris Collins (NY-27) believes the stream of regulations coming out of Washington is hurting small businesses and preventing economic growth. Collins visited Apparel Printers Plus in Victor today to talk about the regulatory burden small businesses face. Collins says Washington is doing nothing to give small business owners the confidence they need to invest
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is co-sponsoring legislation introduced today to repeal the excise tax on medical devices that was imposed as part of the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare). Collins says this tax, which took effect the first of the year, will hurt our economy and cost American jobs unless it is repealed.
Congressman and small businessman Chris Collins (NY-27) has joined the newly formed bipartisan Small Business Caucus. The group of 21 members of the House of Representatives is committed to making Washington work for small business.
“The President may think this country’s economy is recovering, but the numbers tell a different story. January’s jobs report, released just this morning, shows unemployment on the rise. Americans have now endured 50 straight months of unemployment above 7%. Worse yet, earlier this week, it was reported that our economy actually shrank for the first time in years and consumer confidence took
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is pleased to announce that his office was able to help Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown receive long-stalled federal grant money it was awarded several years ago. After waiting months for the money, Old Fort Niagara reached out to the new Congressman for help. Collins’ office was able to navigate the federal bureaucracy and free up the money in a matter of d
Congressman and small businessman Chris Collins is encouraging local small business owners to weigh in on proposed federal regulations through a new interactive website developed by the House Small Business Committee. Small Biz Reg Watch is an online resource for small business owners located on the House Small Busine
As the House Agriculture Committee held its first meeting of the 113th Congress, the Committee’s Chairman appointed Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) to the following Subcommittees:
"Today the House of Representatives took an important step toward bringing fiscal sanity to Washington. If the men and women elected to come here and do the people’s work cannot pass a budget – their most fundamental obligation – they should not get a paycheck. The 'No Budget, No Pay Act' obligates the Senate to finally join the House in passing a budget – something it has failed to do for n
"As a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, I am very concerned about the President’s proposals. My father taught me the lessons of responsible gun ownership and I know that is a story shared by many NY-27 residents and gun owners all across America. It is not the job of the federal government to tell responsible gun owners how to live their lives nor is it the job of the federal govern
Chairmanship part of Collins’ role on House Small Business Committee
House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves tapped Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) to chair the subcommittee on Healthcare and Technology.
Informal meeting is start of ongoing dialogue on agriculture issues
On his first full week on the job, Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) met with approximately 40 local farmers this afternoon to talk about what they want to see as part of a new Farm Bill. Congress is set to debate a new five-year Farm Bill over the coming months. As a member of the Agriculture Committee, Collins has made it a top priority to work with his colleagues to pass a new Farm Bill a
Celebrates start of Congressional term with events in Batavia, Canandaigua, and Lancaster
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) took the ceremonial oath of office at three separate events today throughout New York’s 27th Congressional District.
“Today, the House of Representatives took action on the first of two aid packages to help people devastated by Superstorm Sandy in October. I am pleased that one of my first acts as a member of Congress was to co-sponsor and vote in favor of this bill, which will provide nearly $10 billion to FEMA so it can cover flood insurance claims.
“Today, as I took the official oath of office, I thought of the faith and trust the hardworking residents of New York's 27th Congressional District have placed in me. I am humbled by the opportunity to be their representative and their voice in the United States House of Representatives.
Committee Assignments Perfect Fit for Collins’ Background & District’s Focus
Congressman-elect Chris Collins (NY-27) will serve on both the Agriculture and Small Business committees in the 113th Congress beginning in January. Collins was appointed to the posts by House leadership. The committee assignments are a natural fit for both Collins’ background as a small business owner and the incredibly important role agriculture plays in New York’s 27th Congressional Distr