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SYRACUSE, NY — Congressman Brandon Williams’ (NY-22) first-year in Congress has come to a close with great success and should reassure constituents across New York’s 22nd Congressional District that they are effectively being served and supported. Since being sworn in for his first-term in Congress, Rep. Williams secured spots on the House Committee for Education and Workforce (E&W), Committee for Science, Space, and Technology (SST), and the Committee for Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I). Additionally, serving as the Energy Subcommittee Chairman for SST.

From the beginning of his first-year, Rep. Williams has clearly stated his priorities are focused within the scope of manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure, with a mission of bringing families back home to Central New York and reinforcing America’s commitment to propping up the new “Silicon Empire” based in NY-22.

“The spectacle of our national politics these last twelve months have amplified the need for common sense and experienced leaders—I have a strong voice in Congress to advocate for the citizens of Central New York and the Mohawk Valley,” said Congressman Brandon Williams.

Legislation By The Numbers

In Rep. Williams’ first-year of service in Congress, he is delivering results:

• 8 pieces of legislation introduced

• 2 pieces of legislation PASSED House

• 150+ cosponsorships

• 26 Cosponsored bills PASSED House

• $20m+ approved to return to NY-22 

• 2 amendments included in FAA and DoD

• Chaired 3 energy oversight hearings

• Attended 3 Congressional delegations (National Energy Labs, Southern Border, Dubai)

Constituent Services By The Numbers

In his first-year in Congress, Rep. Williams’ constituent services operation is in full force:

• 800+ cases closed

• 116 veterans helped

• 137+ passports obtained

• 109 IRS cases closed

• 99 social security cases closed

• $3.8m+ brought back to NY-22 constituents

Legislation Breakdown

Rep. Williams has been an effective member, reaching across the aisle to get meaningful work done and utilizing his technical experience to effectuate real-change:

Passed Legislation-

• Resolution condemning Russian aggression against U.S. military

• Bill providing for agency cooperation between DOE and NASA

Important Cosponsorships-

• Co-led Building CHIPS in America (H.R. 4549) – NEPA Reform

• Cosponsored Israel Supplemental Appropriations to support our ally in the Middle East following the October 7th Attack

• Cosponsored Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) – supports those who worked in public sector jobs receive the correct amount of Social Security benefits

• Cosponsored American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act (H.R. 2673) – Eliminates 5-year amortization requirement of research and experimental expenditures, supporting small business growth and innovation

Transformational Cosponsorships-

Supporting Families

• Cosponsor: Parents Bill of Rights (PASSED House) (H.R. 5) 

• Cosponsor: Educational Choice for Children Act (H.R. 531) 

• Cosponsor: Kid in Classes Act (H.R. 1733) 

• Sent letter to Gov. Hochul addressing the influence of the Chinese Communist Party in NY K-12 education and urging her administration to mitigate such influence

Securing the Border 

• Cosponsor: No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act (H.R. 5717)

• Cosponsor: Protecting Our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act (H.R. 5283)

• Voted in favor of: Secure the Border Act (PASSED House) (H.R. 2)

Reaching Across the Aisle

• Sponsor: Infrastructure Expansion Act (H.R. 2542)

• Cosponsor: Building CHIPS in America Act (H.R. 4549)

• Cosponsor: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) - Bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA)

• Cosponsor: New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act      (H.R. 2982) - Bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY)

• Cosponsor: Bolstering Northeast Heating Oil Gasoline Reserves (H.R. 1195) - Bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH)

• Cosponsor: Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82)

“I am leading the urgent redefinition of our nation’s energy future, and I am resolutely standing against anti-semitism and hatred. In addition, I tirelessly work to grow and attract manufacturing back to our region while championing infrastructure development projects both large and small,” said Congressman Brandon Williams. “Let’s continue to renew our community to allow our children and grandchildren to grow here, and to let everyone know that their families can prosper. After one year of serving in public office, it is clear to me that our nation needs statesmen and not politicians. In the midst of our national rancor and international instability, Central New York and the Mohawk Valley are increasingly a hopeful beacon of growth, family, and common sense.”

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Brandon Williams is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for New York’s 22nd Congressional District. Brandon is a navy veteran, trained nuclear engineer, tech entrepreneur, political outsider, and a devoted husband and father. He currently resides in Central New York with his wife of over 30 years and their dog Beatrice.