Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - New York 19th Congressional District in 2018 New York 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedEffectively rebuilding our military and improving readiness has been one of John’s top priorities. Learn more
John understands that we must support the men and women that are protecting our way of life here at home by ensuring that they have the resources and support they need to succeed. Learn more
In Congress, John has supported bringing more accountability to the VA and ensure our veterans are getting better care and service. Learn more
John has supported bringing more accountability to the VA and ensure our veterans are getting better care and service. With his help and advocacy, laws have been enacted that give veterans even more choices on where to obtain their health care that may not be directly administered at a VA facility (VA MISSION Act – S. 2372), reform the appeals process to help veterans get their disability claims resolved quickly (Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act – H.R. 2288), and hold VA employees accountable by streamlining the process to fire, demote or suspend any VA employee for poor performance or wrongdoing (Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act – S. 1094). Learn more
We must be prepared to address any threat to our nation – from our ongoing wars against terrorism to the growing threats of China, Russia and North Korea. John will always ensure that our nation is prepared, our troops and their families are supported and we continue to be a world leader. Learn more
John voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5155) and National Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 6157) which provided the largest increase in defense spending since 2011, and the biggest pay raise for our troops in 9 years. Learn more
Effectively rebuilding our military and improving readiness has been one of John’s top priorities. Learn more
John is a member on the Bipartisan Heroin Task force and is working to develop comprehensive solutions to the heroin and opioid abuse epidemics by focusing on improving education, prevention, treatment and enforcement. Learn more
He is a lead House sponsor of H.R. 5788, Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act, which passed the House and was based on his bill, the Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act (STOP Act) Learn more
John is a member on the Bipartisan Heroin Task force and is working to develop comprehensive solutions to the heroin and opioid abuse epidemics by focusing on improving education, prevention, treatment and enforcement Learn more
he voted to help local community banks with reforms of the onerous Dodd-Frank legislation. Community banks were not the cause of the 2007/2008 fiscal meltdown, yet they have borne the brunt of ill-advised federal laws and regulations which have harmed their balance sheets and made it more difficult for local banks to lend to families and small businesses. Learn more
John believes that we must make educational opportunities more affordable for families and give our young people the opportunities they need to thrive. For example, he introduced H.R. 4435, the Go to High School, Go to College Act. This legislation would allow eligible students to use Pell Grant funding to complete certain transferable college credits at an accredited high school, significantly reducing the time and cost of a college education. Learn more
He is fighting against burdensome and unnecessary regulations that are hurting businesses and taxpayers Learn more
As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, John has been fighting since day one for the interests of our local farmers and working to address the challenges they face such as burdensome regulations and labor shortages. Learn more
John believes we must increase education and workforce training opportunities. Learn more
John believes we must increase education and workforce training opportunities. Learn more
Specific local efforts include John successfully adding the contaminated Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics site in Hoosick Falls to the EPA National Priorities Lists also known as the “Superfund”. Learn more
He has publicly challenged the EPA for delaying the release of a Department of Health and Human Services report on the impacts of these contaminants on public health and is working to ensure families are protected. Learn more
John has led efforts and secured funding for commonsense programs like the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program which will fund conservation projects across the basin. Learn more
Recognizing the role guest workers play in ensuring our local farms can operate, John is a cosponsor of H.R. 6417, the Ag and Legal Workforce Act, Learn more
Protecting our environment and shared natural resources is vital for Upstate and our way of life. Learn more
John successfully advocated for the inclusion of low-fat chocolate milk in the school lunch program and is advocating for the inclusion of whole milk in the federal school lunch program through his cosponsorship of H.R. 5640 – the WHOLE Milk Act. Learn more
In addition, we continue our commitment to our strong ally Israel by allowing for the co-development and co-production of missile defense systems which are vital for protecting both our countries. Learn more
we continue our commitment to our strong ally Israel by allowing for the co-development and co-production of missile defense systems which are vital for protecting both our countries. Learn more
Most of the legislation that John introduces is done in partnership with Democrats, which not only help the proposal to be considered and passed by the House, but also encourages across the aisle problem solving among committee colleagues. Learn more
He voted for commonsense improvements to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and successfully fought for increased school safety and mental health funding. Learn more
John has defended law-abiding gun owners against the charges that they often commit crimes with firearms as public studies show that is not true. Learn more
He supports H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which allows law-abiding permit holders to carry across state lines and have that permit recognized just as a drivers license in one state is recognized in another. Learn more
John is a strong supporter of the Constitution, including the Second Amendment. Learn more
John is a strong supporter of the Constitution, including the Second Amendment Learn more
John introduced H.R. 5899, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and make improvements to school-based health centers. Learn more
John is opposed to schemes such as “Medicare for All”, single payer health care which would cost over $32 trillion and result in the highest tax increase in history, while undermining the existing Medicare system for seniors. Learn more
John is also working closely with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) new Tick-Borne Disease Working Group which is tasked with improving federal efforts related to prevention, treatment and research. Learn more
John is opposed to schemes such as “Medicare for All”, single payer health care Learn more
While there is no silver bullet to solving the Lyme and tick crisis, John will continue pushing federal efforts to end this growing disaster which has taken a toll on countless families in our region. Learn more
As long as Lyme disease remains a threat to our children playing in the park or to a loved one gardening in the yard, John is on the front lines supporting federal research and public awareness of this epidemic. Learn more
In addition, he voted for the longest reauthorization in the history of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Learn more
He has voted to protect individuals with pre-existing conditions from ever being denied healthcare coverage. Learn more
increase transparency and allow families, not the government, to make decisions about their care. Learn more
To help further improve access, John introduced H.R. 5899, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and make improvements to school-based health centers. Learn more
John is working to reform our healthcare system with commonsense solutions that will improve the quality of the care we receive, lower costs Learn more
In addition, he voted for the longest reauthorization in the history of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), supported $7 billion in funding for Community Health Centers, and worked to support our local hospitals by delaying cuts to the Disproportionate Share Hospital payment program and helped to secure funding for rural hospitals. Learn more
He has voted to protect individuals with pre-existing conditions from ever being denied healthcare coverage Learn more
John is working to reform our healthcare system with commonsense solutions that will improve the quality of the care we receive, lower costs, increase transparency and allow families, not the government, to make decisions about their care. Learn more
John will also always protect Medicare and Social Security and will always vote to ensure these programs do not change for today’s seniors and are available to future generations. Learn more
while also ensuring our legal immigration system is more efficient Learn more
In addition, John supported a real and permanent solution for those brought into the country as children, the so-called DACA population, and he voted to reform the misguided policies that allowed families entering the country illegally to be separated at the border. Learn more
Our offices deal with many immigration issues on behalf of constituents and John is convinced that legal reforms are necessary to create a better system for all. Learn more
John understands that our immigration system is broken and that we must do more to secure our borders Learn more
and meets the needs of our employers and local farmers. Learn more
He also voted to replace the diversity visa lottery program and unlimited chain migration with a merit-based visa program. Learn more
John supported a real and permanent solution for those brought into the country as children, the so-called DACA population, and he voted to reform the misguided policies that allowed families entering the country illegally to be separated at the border. Learn more
He introduced legislation to preempt New York’s outdated Scaffold Law that arbitrarily increases construction costs by 7% in our state. Learn more
John cosponsored H.R. 3423, the Social Security Commission Act of 2017, legislation to create a committee to advise Congress on guaranteeing the strength and stability of Social Security for the next 75 years. Learn more
From introducing H.R. 5685, the Medicare Opioid Safety Education Act, legislation that would improve the opioid education for Medicare Part D beneficiaries, to cosponsoring H.R. 1825, the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act, a bill that increases home care access for seniors, John has been a tireless advocate for New York seniors, fighting to ensure they have access to reliable and high-quality care and services they need to live wholesome and independent lives. Learn more
ohn is a cosponsor of H.R. 6417, the Ag and Legal Workforce Act, which will create a new agricultural guest worker program (H-2C) to ensure Upstate farmers have the ability to maintain a reliable workforce, while also requiring the use of the E-Verify system to ensure workers eligibility. Learn more
He introduced legislation to preempt New York’s outdated Scaffold Law that arbitrarily increases construction costs by 7% in our state. New York is the only state in the country with such a law. The Faso proposal would eliminate this provision on federally funded projects, saving hundreds of millions each year on road, bridge, housing, FEMA and other federally-funded projects. Learn more
John introduced H.R. 1871, the Property Tax Reduction Act, a bill that would prevent New York State from pushing the financial burden of the state’s Medicaid program onto county property taxpayers, providing relief for many Upstate families. He is advocating for continued tax reform that will incentivize investment and improve on the positive impact of families and small businesses are experiencing by being able to keep and invest more of their hard earned money instead of giving it to Washington. Learn more
John successfully advocated for the inclusion of low-fat chocolate milk in the school lunch program and is advocating for the inclusion of whole milk in the federal school lunch program through his cosponsorship of H.R. 5640 – the WHOLE Milk Act. Learn more
John voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5155) and National Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 6157) which provided the largest increase in defense spending since 2011, and the biggest pay raise for our troops in 9 years. These resources will be used to acquire new equipment, improve training resources and create new cyberwarfare units. Learn more
he has cosponsored legislation to support programs such as the Land and Water Conservation Fund which has benefited dozens of communities across our district by providing funding to support outdoor recreational opportunities and protect environmentally sensitive areas. Learn more
With Representative Dan Lipinski (D-IL), he introduced H.R. 5031 to help spur cutting-edge technological development in the private sector to address climate change. He is also dedicated to ensuring that the Clean Air Act is properly enforced so New Yorkers are not negatively impacted like they have been in the past by acid rain. Learn more
He is a lead House sponsor of H.R. 5788, Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act, which passed the House and was based on his bill, the Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act (STOP Act). Learn more
laws have been enacted that give veterans even more choices on where to obtain their health care that may not be directly administered at a VA facility (VA MISSION Act – S. 2372), reform the appeals process to help veterans get their disability claims resolved quickly (Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act – H.R. 2288), and hold VA employees accountable by streamlining the process to fire, demote or suspend any VA employee for poor performance or wrongdoing (Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act – S. 1094). Learn more
he introduced H.R. 4435, the Go to High School, Go to College Act. This legislation would allow eligible students to use Pell Grant funding to complete certain transferable college credits at an accredited high school, significantly reducing the time and cost of a college education. Learn more
ntroduced H.R. 5899, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and make improvements to school-based health centers. These centers are vitally important in rural and underserved communities providing primary care and mental health services. New York currently has the largest statewide network of school-based health centers (SBHCs) in the country with over 250 centers serving 185,000 students. Learn more
introduced several pieces of legislation which have since been incorporated into the 2018 Farm Bill. These proposals include H.R. 3871 to combat fraudulent organic imports from abroad, H.R. 5316 to provide low-income seniors with financial resources to use at local farmer’s markets, and H.R. 3667 to assist transitioning veterans in entering the agricultural sector. Learn more
he voted for the longest reauthorization in the history of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), supported $7 billion in funding for Community Health Centers, and worked to support our local hospitals by delaying cuts to the Disproportionate Share Hospital payment program and helped to secure funding for rural hospitals. Learn more
John has been a tireless advocate for New York seniors, fighting to ensure they have access to reliable and high-quality care and services they need to live wholesome and independent lives. Learn more
He also worked to successfully abolish the Independent Payment Advisory Board that had the ability to cut Medicare funding and limit seniors’ access to doctors and care. Learn more
To help combat this trend, John cosponsored H.R. 3423, the Social Security Commission Act of 2017, legislation to create a committee to advise Congress on guaranteeing the strength and stability of Social Security for the next 75 years. Learn more
John will also always protect Medicare and Social Security and will always vote to ensure these programs do not change for today’s seniors and are available to future generations. Learn more
I’m proud to have developed and pushed proposals that lead to real balanced budgets, Learn more
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