Welcome Home Ryan Corbett

After nearly 900 extremely challenging days for the Corbett Family, NY-24 and the nation are thrilled to welcome Ryan Corbett home. This weekend, we hosted an event in Dansville, Ryan's hometown, to formally welcome him back! With nearly 300 people present, we listened to the lessons he learned in captivity and celebrated his tenacity throughout the horrific ordeal. We also admired the strength and courage displayed by Anna, Ketsia, Miriam, and Caleb throughout these 893 days. It has been a privilege to work alongside them in this fight to get Ryan home. This event celebrated Ryan's safe return to our community and demonstrated our profound gratitude to all, including President Trump and National Security Advisory Waltz, who made Ryan's return possible.

President Trump Is Delivering Results for the American People

It has been less than 50 days since President Trump was sworn in, and he has already accomplished more for the American people than any modern President. America’s Golden Age is finally here! He has already signed more than 100 Executive Actions, reversing the disastrous policies of the Biden administration and reinstating his America First agenda to make America strong, secure, and competitive once again.

President Trump delivered a historic and powerful speech at the Joint Address to Congress this week, highlighting his efforts to deliver on his promises to the American People. He is cracking down on fraud, waste, and abuse in our government, securing our borders, deporting criminal illegal immigrants, and declaring a national energy emergency to unleash American energy dominance. President Trump also laid out his vision to work with Congressional Republicans to preserve and expand the Trump Tax Cuts, which delivered significant economic benefits to families and small businesses across the country. The Trump Tax Cuts allowed families to keep more of their hard-earned money, empowered small businesses, supported family-owned farms, brought jobs back to America, and counteracted high-tax policies forced on New Yorkers by the centralized Marxist government in Albany.

President Trump's bold and compelling address to Congress establishes a blueprint for implementing policies that will deliver results for the American people. I am eager to continue working with President Trump, on behalf of all of NY-24, to enact America First legislative priorities including: securing the border, supercharging the US economy, unleashing America’s energy potential, and strengthening our national security.

Leading the New York Delegation in Supporting NY Corrections Officers

Corrections officers across the state have had enough of the unsafe working conditions imposed on them by Albany Democrats’ pro-criminal policies, like the HALT Act. I am outraged by Governor Hochul’s failure to prioritize their safety and well-being and her refusal to address serious concerns about staffing shortages and the effects of the HALT Act, which make every New York correctional facility even more dangerous. Enough is enough. This week, I led the entire New York Republican Delegation in introducing a resolution in support of the Corrections Officers striking for safer working conditions across New York. This demonstrates our unwavering support for New York's corrections officers as they continue to fight for better working conditions.

READ MORE: New York House Republicans sign onto resolution supporting correction officer strike

As your representative in Congress, my top priority is championing legislative initiatives that benefit you and your families. Each week, I review numerous bills and letters, engaging in thorough discussions with members of our community to determine which actions to support and address your needs. Below are a few bills I recently cosponsored.

H.R. 1773, the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act – This bill would increase federal penalties on theft of a firearm from an FFL. I strongly support the Second Amendment and law-abiding gun owners. Criminals stealing and trafficking in firearms must be held accountable for these crimes that threaten our families and children. This bill will crack down on FFL robberies to keep our streets safe.

H.R. 182, the FLASH Act – This bill will strengthen border security by building patrol roads, granting CBP access to federal wilderness areas, preventing land managers from obstructing enforcement, allowing states to place temporary barriers, addressing illegal drug cultivation and hazardous waste, preventing border wildfires, and stopping the housing of illegal migrants in national parks like New York’s Floyd Bennett Field.

H.R.919, Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act - This bill provides statutory authority for guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that expands the types of preventive care that may be offered under a high deductible health plan (HDHP) without requiring a deductible or with a deductible below the minimum threshold. Allowing HDHPs to cover chronic disease prevention pre-deductible will empower patients to effectively manage their chronic conditions, which will improve health outcomes and reducing health care expenses for patients and their employers over the long-term.

Transparency in Congress and a well-informed electorate are vital to preserving our self-governing Constitutional Republic. My constituents deserve to know how their members of Congress vote, which is why I have explained every vote I have cast in Congress since I was first elected. 

To read more about my votes and see the full list with explanations of all the legislation considered this week by the House, please click here.

Monday, March 3

I voted “Yes” on H.R. 856, the Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act. This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to evaluate whether using the lowest price technically acceptable process poses a national security risk in federal contracting. While I support all efforts to save taxpayer dollars, we must ensure that we do not risk national security in the procurement process by buying cheap goods from adversaries like China. This bill passed by a vote of 417-0.

I voted “Yes” on H.R. 758, the Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act. This bill requires the United States Postal Service to collect, analyze, and publicly report all injuries and deaths from traffic crashes involving postal vehicles. This commonsense bill will help promote oversight and accountability for the USPS. This bill passed by a vote of 402-16.

Wednesday, March 5

I voted “Yes” on H.J.Res. 61, the Rubber Tire Manufacturing CRA. This joint resolution overturns the Biden Administration’s emission standards for rubber tire manufacturers, halting burdensome and costly new regulations, protecting American jobs, and keeping costs low for consumers. To comply with the Biden Administration’s regulations, domestic tire manufacturers will be forced to install costly technology that will increase overhead expenses and have an adverse impact on public health. During his four years in office, President Biden, backed by Congressional Democrats, advanced a Green New Deal-inspired agenda that prioritized environmental interest groups over American businesses and families. This resolution, of which I am an original cosponsor, will stop this disastrous resolution. This resolution passed the House by a vote of 216-202.

I voted “Yes” on H.J.Res. 42, the Energy Conservation Standards CRA. The Biden Administration has enacted at least 31 regulations on residential and commercial appliances, imposing an estimated $60 billion in costs as part of its broader crackdown on fossil fuels. This resolution, of which I am a cosponsor, repeals burdensome energy conservation certification and labeling requirements for common household appliances—which would disrupt supply chains, restrict consumer choice, and drive-up costs. According to the Department of Energy’s own estimates, these regulations would add $213,000 to annual compliance costs for manufacturers and require an additional 2,905 hours of paperwork. These expenses will inevitably be passed on to American consumers. H.J. Res. 42 eliminates these costly and unnecessary energy efficiency mandates, protecting consumer choice and keeping household costs low. This resolution passed the House by a vote of 222-203.

Thursday, March 6

I voted “Yes” on S.J.Res. 11, the Offshore Energy CRA. This resolution of disapproval would utilize procedures under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the rule issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) titled “Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources.” Finalized in September 2024 and effective as of October 3, 2024, this BOEM rule mandates that oil and gas lessees and operators conduct an archaeological survey and submit a report on their findings as part of any exploration or development plan presented to BOEM for approval of proposed activities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Overturning these burdensome Biden Administration regulations will help unleash American energy dominance and provide much needed relief to an already over-regulated industry. This joint resolution passed the House by a vote of 221-201, with one member voting present.

 I voted “Yes” on H.Res. 189, Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas. H.Res. 189 censures Representative Al Green (TX-9) for violating rules of decorum by interrupting President Donald Trump during his joint address remarks. This outburst was wholly inappropriate, and Representative Green had to be forcibly removed from the chamber by the Sergeant at Arms to allow President Trump’s speech to continue. I cosponsored and voted for this resolution to hold Representative Green accountable for his actions and to uphold the rules of decorum during joint addresses by the President of the United States. H.Res. 189 passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 224-198 with 2 members voting present.

I voted “Yes” on S.J.Res. 11, the Offshore Energy CRA. This resolution of disapproval would utilize procedures under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the rule issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) titled “Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources.” Finalized in September 2024 and effective as of October 3, 2024, this BOEM rule mandates that oil and gas lessees and operators conduct an archaeological survey and submit a report on their findings as part of any exploration or development plan presented to BOEM for approval of proposed activities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Overturning these burdensome Biden Administration regulations will help unleash American energy dominance and provide much needed relief to an already over-regulated industry. This joint resolution passed the House by a vote of 221-201, with one member voting present.

Thank You to Sheriff Don Hilton for Accompanying me to President Trump's Joint Address

It was wonderful to have my good friend, Sheriff Don Hilton, attend President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress this week! Since 1987, Sheriff Hilton has dedicated his life to public service, serving in various law enforcement roles, most recently as the Sheriff of Oswego County. This was a special moment in our nation’s history as President Trump outlined his accomplishments and support for law enforcement.

We were also thrilled to be with NY-24 resident, Border Czar Tom Homan at the Joint Address. These two law enforcement officers are prime examples of great public servants.

Thank you again to Sheriff Hilton. It was an honor to have him accompany me.

Celebrating the Accomplishments of the East Shelby Fire Company

David Morien celebrated 50 years of service in the East Shelby Fire Company at their annual banquet this past weekend. Our team honored David’s milestone with a congressional commendation to thank him for his many years of service. It is a humbling experience to represent such exemplary volunteers in NY-24 who dedicated their lives to serving our communities. Our volunteer firefighters are the cornerstone of our communities, and we thank all our first responders for their dedication. 

Honoring NY-24 Farmers at the Wyoming County Agriculture Dinner

Our team enjoyed attending the 16^th annual Pride of Wyoming County Agriculture dinner this past weekend. Congratulations to Wolcott Farms—Four Seasons of Fun for being awarded the Agri-Business of the Year. We thank all of our farmers in NY-24 for their dedication and thank you to Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce President Scott Gardner for continuing this tradition as part of the largest agriculture District in the Northeast. 

Casework Success Story

An Ontario County constituent applied for retirement benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) last fall but still had not received the benefits he earned. My office worked with the SSA, and his benefits were processed so he could start receiving this hard-earned money. 

"I wish to thank the staff for their help in resolving my Social Security benefits situation. It is much appreciated for the quick work they provided."

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