Engineer. Ice cream lover. Congressman for #NY20 Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs & more 🇺🇸
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New Yorkers are being forced to pay over $5,500 more for necessities since Trump took office.
From cutting massively to Medicaid, to imposing reckless tariffs, to a 7 month war with Iran—Trump's actions are making life harder and more expensive for Americans.
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My visit to ICE's detention center in Batavia last month left me with more questions than answers about the treatment of detainees & operations.
That's why I sent a letter to ICE and facility leadership demanding information, transparency, and a halt to the recently announced center expansion.
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I’m proud to announce that the 2026 NY20 Congressional App Challenge is now open! The Challenge is open to middle & high school students with all levels of coding experience. If you or someone you know is interested, click below to learn more! #Congress4CS
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While Republicans sent us home early from Washington claiming a job well done, countless Americans continue to struggle with rising costs.
I’ll keep fighting to address the affordability crisis, including taking action to lower energy costs.
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Access to safe, clean drinking water is a necessity, not a luxury.
Yet, EPA is considering rolling back more safety standards that protect people from cancer-causing PFAS, known as ‘forever chemicals.’ It's shameful.
I stood with advocates to fight this move and protect our drinking water.
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Investing in people and workers always pays off. That’s why I introduced the Good Energy Jobs Act this week, a bill that establishes strong labor standards & drives community development.
Proud to be joined by @SenatorHeinrich , @RepNikkiB, and many labor & environmental groups pushing for this bill.
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Congress should not go home until we rein in AI.
We can’t afford to wait for a disaster caused by AI before we do something. Trump, Speaker Johnson, and Republican leadership can’t just bury their heads in the sand and ignore this issue as a so-called ‘hoax.’ We need action now.
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Tick season is getting worse each year, and with it, tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease.
Congress just took action to address this threat by passing the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act, legislation I co-led in the House that funds research & protects public health against tick-borne diseases.
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Tonight, landmarks across the world will glow green for International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day. Myotonic dystrophy is the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, and I’ve been proud to support the UAlbany RNA Institute’s efforts to develop treatments.
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Trump's illegal attempt to restrict mail-in-voting FAILED.
While this administration continues to attack the fundamental right to vote, it is more important than ever to make your voice heard in our elections.
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Each year, I have the honor of nominating a group of exceptional students from our Capital Region to serve our country by attending one of our nation’s service academies. Today, I’m proud to announce that this year’s academy nomination process is now open!
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If you or someone you know is interested in attending a service academy, you can click below to learn more about requirements and how to apply for a nomination from my office. Applications are due October 31st.
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Across our Capital Region, communities are stepping up to support each other in challenging times – from expanding mental health services and improving access to care to honoring the spirit of service that brings us together. Read more here:Â
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Today, I visited the American Red Cross’s 9/11 Day of Remembrance Blood Drive at Albany Capital Center, where I joined many members of our community who lined up to donate blood in commemoration of the lives we lost and the heroes who served on that tragic day 25 years ago.
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25 years ago today, our nation experienced one of its darkest moments in history.
We remember the thousands who died on September 11th and we honor the first responders who were a beacon of light in that darkness—bravely running into danger to save loved ones and strangers alike. For the survivors, victims, & their families, we will never forget.
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Trump knows he and is policies are so unpopular, he suggested a $5,000 bribe to help the GOP win in November.
Rather than advertising this fake plan that would blow an even bigger hole in the deficit, he could end his war with Iran and invest in social safety net programs like Medicaid & SNAP. But he won't—because he would rather line his own pockets than anyone else's.
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Today, I was thrilled to be in Saratoga Springs to celebrate the opening of @RISEhhss’s Homebase Clubhouse, an innovative new program that will provide mental health recovery services and inclusive programming and serve as a model for similar programs in our region and beyond.
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By offering wellness programming, educational opportunities, and meaningful social connections for community members recovering from serious mental illnesses – regardless of income or insurance status – this program will make high-quality care accessible to all.
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