VOLNEY — Upon hearing of the tragic death of Oswego County Sheriff’s Deputy Cailee Campbell, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) said the following: “I’m devastated to learn of the passing of Cailee Campbell. She was one of our best and bravest—tragically killed this morning in the line of duty. She was taken from us far too soon. My prayers are with her family, Sheriff Hilton, and all of her fe... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) issued the following statement upon confirmation that Hezbollah launched a ballistic missile which was intercepted over Tel Aviv, Israel’s second-most populous city: “David’s Sling has intercepted a ballistic missile over Tel-Aviv, saving countless lives. This escalation is unprecedented, even for Hezbollah’s terrorists. The range and precision of... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) signed Discharge Petition #16, which will force the House of Representatives to hold a floor vote on H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act. Introduced by Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA) and Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), this bill will repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which have both been i... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) introduced the Department of Energy Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024, a bill providing updated guidance for the Department of Energy’s (DOE) activities in developing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems to carry out missions pertaining to national security, energy-efficiency, and scientific discovery.... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) announced his cosponsorship of H.R. 7542, the Stop CMV Act of 2024. This bipartisan legislation will authorize new funding to incentivize hospitals and other health care entities to increase screening of newborns for congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV). It also directs the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct research into congenital ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) released the following statement in response to the arrest of a Pakistani citizen accused of planning a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn, on or around the anniversary of the October 7th attacks in which Hamas militants killed nearly 1,200 Israelis: “Seldom do we see such a clear picture of evil. The news of this planned terror a... Read More »
SYRACUSE — Today, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) provided an update on constituent services casework performed by professional staff in his Syracuse and Utica district offices. This work directly supports individuals and families seeking assistance with federal agencies and programs. By The Numbers (January 2023 through June 2024) Cases Completed: 1,400+ Cases Closed for Veterans: 225+ Passp... Read More »
*Press Release* Williams Announces Over $45 Million in Funding for Local Projects CNY — Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) announced that the House Committee on Appropriations has approved $45,360,177 which he requested for community projects in the 22nd Congressional District of New York across Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025. Rep. Williams requested these funds from the House Appropriat... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Brandon Williams (NY-22) announced his original cosponsorship of the Early Access to Screening Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17). This bill will lower the age threshold for women to receive free, annual breast cancer screenings through Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. Currently, women aged 40 and over qualify for no-cost coverage for annual screening ma... Read More »
