Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - New York 24th Congressional District in 2020 New York General Election.
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John Katko has been one of the foremost leaders in Congress on national security, passing legislation to plug dangerous security gaps at our nation’s airports, disrupt the flow of terrorist fighters into the United States, strengthen our military, and shut down business to foreign drug kingpins. John believes we need to secure our nation’s borders, including our Northern border, and has supported legislation requiring 100% border security. Learn more
The synthetic and opioid drug epidemics have taken a heavy toll on Central New York. John has been one of the most engaged Members of Congress in fighting back against these scourges, sponsoring bipartisan legislation to more easily stop the importation and sale of synthetic drug substances, and to crack down on foreign drug kingpins. With his assistance, Congress has taken significant action to beat back the drug epidemic. Learn more
Partisan gridlock has held economic growth back. Before John came to Congress, funding for our nation’s roads and bridges was in jeopardy, with Congress passing 35 short term funding extensions since 2009. John knows that a solid transportation network is indispensible to a strong economy. John served as a key negotiator of a long-term highway bill, which ended years of funding uncertainty for our nation’s highway programs, and worked for improvements that will make it easier for local governments to work with and benefit from federal highway programs. As one of a small number of Representatives and Senators assigned to negotiate the final highway bill, John worked to draw attention to the importance of the I-81 rebuilding project, and to save Centro from deep budget cuts. Learn more
John believes we need to create an environment where businesses and their employees can prosper. He has fought for lower taxes, responsible levels of government spending, and reforms to outdated and burdensome regulations. Learn more
Top-down, Washington-based decision making isn’t working for our schools. John worked to pass legislation to end the federal Common Core mandate so our teachers and parents can tailor education to the needs of individual students. John has supported legislation to provide states flexibility in student testing, and to bring new, innovative methods into the classroom. Learn more
Our country must continue efforts towards achieving energy independence. John supports domestic production of energy, as well as investment in research for clean and renewable energy. He’s fought alongside our local communities to support the nuclear plants in Central New York. Learn more
John recognizes that we need to make sure our nation has a healthy mix of energy sources by utilizing modern extraction methods to increase production of fossil fuels in the most environmentally friend way possible, while continuing to research and diversify our clean energy options. He also recognizes that importance of nuclear energy, which is emissions-free, steady, and a large employer in our region. Learn more
John knows that we must reduce our reliance on foreign oil and expand North American energy production, and supports responsible projects to enhance our national energy security to expand our domestic energy infrastructure. Learn more
Rising healthcare costs are a huge burden on American families and businesses. John has fought to get rid of onerous taxes on medical devices, health plans, and individuals without health coverage that were imposed by Obamacare. He has pushed Congress to offer a workable alternative, while opposing repeal efforts that aren’t accompanied by an alternative plan. Learn more
John has been a vocal supporter of efforts to improve medical research and mental health care, and is actively working with local leaders, parents, and grassroots advocacy groups in our community to address gaps in pediatric mental health coverage in Central New York. Learn more
Central New York seniors have paid into the Medicare and Social Security systems their entire lives, and they deserve to know that they will receive the benefits they’ve earned. That’s why John believes that no changes can be made to these programs for individuals in our community who are at or near retirement and depend on these programs. John has worked hard to protect Medicare Advantage from cuts, and to ensure that the system is not changed for anyone receiving benefits. He has also advocated for a cost of living adjustment for beneficiaries, because these programs must keep up with the rising cost of living. Learn more
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