Press Releases
CEO of Otsego Rural Electric Cooperative and OEConnect Testifies in House Agriculture Committee Rural Broadband Hearing
WASHINGTON – Today, Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit (CEEC) Antonio Delgado (NY-19) introduced Tim Johnson, CEO, Otsego Rural Electric Cooperative and OEConnect, to the House Committee on Agriculture. Mr.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) successfully amended H.R. 1309, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, bipartisan legislation to address workplace violence in health care and social services sectors.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) voted to pass H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act, landmark legislation that will help close the gender wage gap by strengthening equal pay protections for women.
In First 100 Days of 117th Congress, Delgado Secures Over $400 Million for NY-19 Local Governments, Recovers $253,000 for NY-19 Families, Introduces 13 Bills/Amendments, and More
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) released a 100 Days Report highlighting his work to deliver for New York's 19th Congressional District. This week marks the 100th day of the historic 117th Congress. Over the past 100 days, Rep. Delgado has:
RHINEBECK, NY – This week, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) visited Liberty Central School District and Ellenville Central School District to donate books from the Library of Congress Surplus Books Program and discuss American Rescue Plan educational funding.
CALLICOON, NY – Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19) announced the formation of the Congressional Delaware River Watershed Caucus. Co-Chaired by Congressman Delgado and U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1), this bipartisan caucus will give voice to funding and conservation needs throughout the watershed.
SAUGERTIES, NY – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) participated in a U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Mission. The Congressman toured Saugerties facilities and boarded the USCGC WIRE to witness Captain Zeita Merchant, Deputy Sector Commander, Sector New York, and her crew patrol the area.
RHINEBECK, NY – Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19) and Representative Maria Salazar (R-FL-27), both members of the House Committee on Small Business, introduced the Community Navigator Reporting Act of 2021.
ULSTER COUNTY, NY – Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) volunteered at Ulster County's mass vaccination site. Rep. Delgado toured the facility with Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan, Director of COVID-19 Operations for Ulster County Dan Proctor, and Ulster County Deputy Executive Marc Rider.
RHINEBECK, NY – Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) reintroduced legislation to help end the digital divide and deliver affordable, quality broadband service to rural Americans. The Broadband Speed Act would require internet service providers to report annual, accurate speed data to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).