Press Releases
New USDA Program Offers Protection to Dairy Producers Against Low Milk Prices
KINGSTON, NY – Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) is encouraging Upstate New York dairy farmers and producers to sign up for the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. From June 17 through September 20, 2019, dairy farmers can sign up for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) DMC program at their local Farm Service Agency office.
OTSEGO, NY—Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) met with residents of Otsego County who responded to his mail-in survey about priorities they would like to see Congress address. After reading their survey responses, Rep. Delgado held meetings with respondents and discussed his work in Congress to address the issues that matter to them.
Legislation Would Create A New $5 Billion Grant Program to Help State, Local, and Tribal Governments Pay for Water System Projects
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) today announced legislation to help repair the nation’s aging water infrastructure.
Delgado Amendment to Appropriations Legislation Will Increase CDC Funding To Thwart Tick-Borne Illnesses by $1 Million
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) successfully amended House appropriations legislation to include increased funding for Lyme disease research, prevention, and treatment. Rep.
Legislation Endorsed by National Young Farmers Coalition Headquartered in Hudson, NY
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Antonio Delgado (NY-19), along with Reps.
KINGSTON, NY—Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced $150,000 in federal funding for a multi-use trail along the Schoharie Creek in the Village of Schoharie.
WASHINGTON, DC—This evening, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) released the following statement on the passing of past Chief of the East Clinton Volunteer Fire Department and Clinton Corners resident Tim McCormack:
KINGSTON, NY—Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced the creation of his 19th Congressional District Small Business Advisory Committee, including representatives from all eleven counties in the district reflecting voices from county chambers of commerce, small business owners, consumers, and advocates for the small business community.
WASHINGTON, DC— This week, the Appropriations Committee passed its Fiscal Year 2020 Agriculture-Rural Development-FDA bill with funding for farming development programs advocated for by Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19).
KINGSTON, NY—Following notice that Sullivan County Airport in Monticello would receive a $225,000 grant to rehabilitate their taxiway, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) applauded the federal award and encouraged further investments in rural infrastructure.