Press Releases
  • Owens, Northern Border Commission Highlight Grant Opportunities
    May 23, 2013 - The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) today announced the availability of grant funding for job creation projects in eligible Northern Border communities. Congressman Bill Owens urged constituents to apply for the funds and issued the following statement: “The Northern Border Regional Commi... More
  • Owens Border Fee Amendment Passed In Appropriations Committee
    May 22, 2013 - The House Appropriations Committee today passed an amendment introduced by Congressman Bill Owens that would halt the proposed study of a “border fee.” Owens introduced the amendment as part of the mark-up for the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. Owens’ amendment would bar the De... More
  • Owens Applauds House Opposition to BRAC
    May 22, 2013 - The House Armed Services Committee’s Readiness Subcommittee today revealed that it included language barring additional BRAC activity for this year’s National Defense Authorization Act. Congressman Bill Owens applauded the move and issued the following statement: “A new BRAC round will not achieve t... More
  • Owens-Backed Legislation Moves Forward with Farm Bill
    May 16, 2013 - This week, the House Agriculture Committee approved its version of the Farm Bill, moving the legislation to the floor for consideration of the full House of Representatives. Congressman Bill Owens, who has long advocated for the Farm Bill to move forward, praised the bipartisan effort and called on ... More
  • Owens: IRS Targeting “Unacceptable”
    May 14, 2013 - This week it was reported that IRS officials inappropriately targeted conservative political groups with investigations related to their tax exempt status. Congressman Bill Owens condemned the IRS’s activities, calling for accountability and a thorough investigation. “Targeting groups simply because... More
  • Owens Announces Agricultural Advisory Committee
    May 9, 2013 - Congressman Bill Owens today announced an Agricultural Advisory Committee for New York’s 21st Congressional District. The Committee consists of members of the farm community from across the district and is intended to help advise Congressman Owens on the needs of New York farmers and provide a local... More
  • Owens Applauds Senator Leahy’s Border Fee Amendment
    May 7, 2013 - This week, Senator Patrick Leahy (VT) announced the introduction of an amendment to the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act that would bar the creation of a fee to cross the border. Congressman Bill Owens expressed his opposition to proposed border fees earlier th... More
  • Congressman Bill Owens Announces 2012 Congressional Art Competition Winner for 21st District
    May 3, 2013 - Congressman Owens today announced that Cheyanne Stunger, a 7th grade student at Argyle Central School, is the winner of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition from New York’s 21st Congressional District. Her work, “Freedom,” was selected to represent the region and will be displayed in the United St... More
  • Owens Applauds Nova Bus Contract Award
    Apr 30, 2013 - Today, Congressman Bill Owens applauded the announcement that Nova Bus has secured $148 million in new business through the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). According to a press release from Nova Bus, the order constitutes a purchase of 300 buses which will be assembled at the Plattsburgh, New York ... More
  • Owens Seeks Constituent Input on Federal Spending Cuts, Mandate Relief
    Apr 30, 2013 - Congressman Bill Owens today unveiled a section on his website for constituents to suggest direct spending cuts and government mandates in need of reform or elimination. This represents another opportunity for constituents of New York’s 21st congressional district to connect with their Congressman a... More
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