Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced nearly $80 million in emergency funding for colleges and students in New York’s 19th Congressional District under the American Rescue Plan. The funding will help local institutions cope with the severe financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and continue serving their students safely.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) voted to pass the bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. This vital legislation expands the rights of working women by establishing the right to reasonable accommodations in the workplace for pregnant workers.
WASHINGTON – Tonight, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) held his 55th town hall event. During the town hall, Rep. Delgado shared updates on increased Child Tax Credits, broadband assistance, his Direct Support for Communities Act local funding formula, the Centers for Disease Control's new mask guidance, and more.
Economic Development Administration Funds Will Create 67 Jobs, Save 220 Jobs
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced a $2.6 million grant supporting the Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corporation. This funding will establish a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to lend in Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster counties. Rep.
NY-19 Residents Can Dial In to Learn More About Child Tax Credit Payments, Broadband Benefit Program, Additional COVID-19 Relief
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) will hold a telephone town hall on Thursday, May 13 at 6:50 PM. During the town hall event, Rep. Delgado will provide a brief overview of his work at the federal level to advocate for our region and answer questions from members of the community.
WASHINGTON – Last night, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado hosted a COVID-19 Assistance Webinar for Farmers and Producers. Rep.
Delgado’s Direct Support for Communities Act Delivers $130.2 Billion to Local Governments to Address Negative Economic Impacts, Invest in Infrastructure, Support Public Health
RHINEBECK, NY – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the launch of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, established by U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado's (NY-19) Direct Support for Communities Act local government funding formula. Rep.
38,900 NY-19 Households Eligible for Expanded and Improved Child Tax Credits Under Delgado-Backed American Rescue Plan
RHINEBECK, NY – U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) is urging upstate families to file their taxes before the upcoming May 17 deadline in order to receive increased Child Tax Credit payments to help with the costs of food, child care, diapers, health care, clothing, and more.
RHINEBECK, NY – Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) reintroduced the bipartisan End the Limo Loophole Act. Rep. Delgado also joined Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-20) to reintroduce additional legislation to bolster limousine safety. Last Congress, the Representatives' slate of legislation was included in the House-passed Moving Forward Act, HR 2.
RHINEBECK, NY – U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced this year's NY-19 Congressional Art Competition winner is Amelia Booth from F.D. Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park, New York. Her piece, Vulpin, can be seen below. The painting will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol over the next year. This year, Rep.