WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, April 3, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul regarding the need to expand and improve passenger rail efficiency in and around Syracuse. The full letter can be accessed here. In anticipation of Micron building one of the largest chip manufacturing plants in North America near Syracuse, time is running out to address the three-track ... Read More »
NY-22 — This weekend, Congressman Brandon Williams will return to his home district to attend the funerals of Officer Michael Jensen and Lieutenant Michael Hoosock, who were killed in the line of duty on Sunday, April 14. He issued the following statement: “This weekend, I will attend the funerals of two American heroes, Lieutenant Michael Hoosock and Officer Michael Jensen, who were taken from us... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) is one of sixteen signatories on Discharge Petition No. 10, which would bring a vote on the Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act to the House Floor. This legislation includes provisions to promote American border security and provide strict military aid to Israel, Ukraine, and America’s allies in the Indo-Pacific, including Taiwan. “Eve... Read More »
SYRACUSE — Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) issued the following statement in response to the announcement that over $6,000,000,000 was awarded to Micron in a preliminary agreement under the Chips & Science Act to build the largest leading-edge memory semiconductor fabrication facility in America: “Here we go! Now we just need the permits to start shoveling and building our future. After count... Read More »
VERONA — Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) has announced that he will host a town hall at VVS High School (5275 State Route 31, Verona, NY, 13478) on Thursday, April 25 at 6:30PM. During this town hall, Representative Williams will provide an update on the priorities and accomplishments of his Congressional Office since his January 2023 swearing-in and will take questions submitted by attendees... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) released the following statement, praising the Madison County Board of Supervisors in light of its decision on Tuesday to pass a resolution requesting the creation of a Madison County Waste Management Ad-Hoc Committee. “I would like to commend the Madison County Board of Supervisors for their vote of support for keeping the county landfill under th... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Last night, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) joined a Special Order on the House floor hosted by Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04), to speak about the murder of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who was shot during a routine traffic stop in Queens by an individual with 21 previous arrests. “There is so much more that we must do, at the policy level, to prevent more tragedies like these ... Read More »
Rep. Brandon Williams' constituent service operation is in full force, having closed over 980 cases, including 161 veteran cases, 129 social security cases, 141 IRS cases, obtained more than 138 passports, and brought back more than $3.9 million back to local constituents. SYRACUSE — Today, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) provided an update on constituent service casework out of his district ... Read More »
Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) has returned from Israel, following his participation in a Congressional Delegation (CODEL). Rep. Williams met with Israeli security officials and local authorities. Rep. Williams and other Members of Congress witnessed firsthand the scene of the Tribe of Nova music festival, where the largest terror attack in Israel’s history took place... Read More »
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) received a letter from Director Robert J. Conrad, Jr., of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, in response to previous correspondence regarding the Federal Courthouse in Utica, located in the Alexander Pirnie Federal Building. In March, it was brought to the attention of Rep. Williams by constituents and the Oneida County Bar A... Read More »
WASHINGTON — On Monday, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) responded to a letter from Mayor Ben Walsh, Common Council President Helen Hudson, and City Auditor Alexander Marion which urged congressional action to protect the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The full letter can be accessed here. Congressman Williams has joined Representatives across New York and nationwide as a cosponsor of ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) introduced a bill to upgrade security technology at VA medical facilities nationwide. H.R. 7765, the VA Security Screening Pilot Program Act would direct the Secretary to select a Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) to carry out a pilot program using weapon screening technology at the primary entrance of each VA medical center over a ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) sent a letter to the Director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Robert J. Conrad, Jr., concerning the potential closure of the Federal Courthouse in Utica, New York, the Alexander Pirnie Federal Building. “Closing this building would do an immense disservice to hundreds of thousands of people in the Utica-Rome region. They des... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) and Education and Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (NC-5) announced the introduction of H.R. 7683, the Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act. This legislation safeguards students by making free speech protections on campus a condition which must be met by colleges and universities seeking to receive Title IV funds under the High... Read More »