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Congressman Antonio Delgado lobbied for his proposed Rural Revitalization Now Act Thursday when he held his 48th Town Hall--over Facebook.
He also stressed the need for additional COVID relief from Washington as the clock ticks down on 2020.
U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-19, urged federal leaders to reach a compromise as negotiations continue for a COVID-19 relief package before the holiday and highlighted new legislation to incentivize young people to live and work in rural communities Wednesday night in his first town hall since Election Day.
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBNG) -- Congressman Antonio Delgado introduced a bill that would provide up to $50,000 in student loan relief to help revitalize rural areas.
This relief would be for college graduates who commit to live and work in rural communities for at least eight years.
This bill is designed to keep and attract college-aged residents to the community.
This week, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) and Rep. Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) introduced the Rural Revitalization Now Act to provide up to $50,000 in student loan relief for people who commit to live and work in rural communities for at least eight years.
New York Congressman Antonio Delgado has introduced a bill to help retain young people in rural communities by offering student loan relief.
Representatives Abby Finkenauer (D-IA-1) and Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19) introduced the Rural Revitalization Now Act (H.R. 8835) on December 2, 2020 to provide up to $50,000 in student loan forgiveness for borrowers who commit to living and working in rural areas for eight or more years.
KINGSTON, N.Y. – U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado, D-Rhinebeck, has announced his "Holiday Cards for Heroes" program for the 2020 holiday season.
Residents of the 19th Congressional District can create holiday cards for active duty servicemembers and health care workers.
Cards are being accepted through Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020.
A bipartisan measure is calling for an interagency study on senior housing design to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases in assisted living communities, affordable senior housing, nursing homes and other congregate settings.