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The citizens of East Palestine, Ohio are still suffering from the uncertainty and trauma of a chemical fire caused by a train derailment in their community. They deserve answers. They deserve to have their municipal water checked and rechecked for safety. In the past few days, multiple train derailments have caused major concerns and evacuations across the country. As vice chairman of the Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, this falls under our jurisdiction. We will demand accountability and swift action from the Department of Transportation to investigate and remedy the cause of these accidents. My wife Stephanie and I hold the families caught in these frightening and tragic circumstances in our prayers. Read more »

Congressman Brandon Williams released the following statement on the recent train derailment disasters across the Country: "This week, multiple train derailments have caused significant concerns and evacuations across the country. We will continue monitoring the situation. As a member of the Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee of the House Committee on… Read more »

President Biden's State of the Union Address comes at a time when Central New York and Mohawk Valley families are hurting through no fault of their own. The Government is split between the two parties and we must work together to bring common sense solutions to the American people. Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) released the following statement following President Joe Biden’s 2023 State of the Union Address: “The need for increased domestic semiconductor production is a national priority. I am glad President Biden took the time tonight to highlight these historic investments like our very own here in Syracuse. However, Central New York and… Read more »

Rep. Brandon Williams (NY-22) questions witnesses during the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's hearing on "Stakeholder Perspectives on the Impacts of the Biden Administration’s Water of the United States (WOTUS) Rule." Click here to watch. Read more »

Last week, I was selected to serve on the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) and the Education & the Workforce (E&D) committees. This week, these committees had their first organizational meetings, which was followed by the first T&I committee hearing. With challenges still plaguing our nation's infrastructure and supply chain management, we discussed a path forward with freight, sea, construction, rail, and trade union leaders. In future committee hearings, I will work to address our district's priorities. Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brandon Williams released the following statement on tonight's terrorist attack in Jerusalem: "I condemn the despicable act of terror on innocent worshippers in Jerusalem in the strongest terms. There is no justification or room for such evil in this world. It's saddening to observe the hate that further compels people to celebrate this… Read more »

This week in Washington, I introduced my first piece of legislation, the Protect Local Farms Act (H.R. 353). Last year, the New York State Farm Laborers Wage Board gave their final recommendation to lower the overtime threshold for farm workers from 60 to 40 hours per week. As hardworking farmers know, farming is not like other industries. Farmers aren't working a desk job from nine to five and do not have a normal workweek or schedule. The Protect Local Farms Act would instead set the overtime wage threshold for agricultural employees to 60 hours nationwide. I have spoken to several groups, including the New York State Grange and the New York Farm Bureau, who have all expressed their support for this solution to this problem. Read more »

Congressman Williams joined WSYR's Syracuse Morning News with Dave Allen to discuss his first bill, the Protect Local Farmers Act, and the debt ceiling. "Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) Wednesday issued the following statement in accordance with the introduction of H.R.353, the Protect Local Farms Act. The bill would block the New York State Farm Laborers Wage Board decision to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) today issued the following statement in accordance with the introduction of H.R.353, the Protect Local Farms Act. The bill would block the New York State Farm Laborers Wage Board decision to set an overtime wage threshold for agriculture employees at 40 hours by mandating federally that the overtime threshold for the agriculture… Read more »