Press Releases
  • Owens, Cramer Tout “North American Century” at Northern Border Caucus Event
    Apr 24, 2013 - The Congressional Northern Border Caucus held a panel discussion on Capitol Hill today to highlight the work being done through the Beyond the Border Action Plan, the Regulatory Cooperation Council and other initiatives with a focus on improving trade and security cooperation between the United Stat... More
  • Owens, Tonko to Join Local Chambers, SBA for Business Forum
    Apr 24, 2013 - On Monday, April 29th, Congressmen Bill Owens and Paul Tonko will co-host a Small Business Forum at Skidmore College. The Congressmen will be joined by the Saratoga County and Adirondack Regional Chambers of Commerce along with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to discuss... More
  • Owens Introduces “Cody Miller Initiative for Safer Prescriptions Act”
    Apr 23, 2013 - Last week, Congressman Bill Owens introduced the “Cody Miller Initiative for Safer Prescriptions Act.” The bill would ensure patients receive consistent and accurate information about their prescription medications and are aware of the potential risks and benefits of those drugs when they pick them ... More
  • Owens: No New Border Fees
    Apr 22, 2013 - As part of their proposed fiscal year 2014 budget, the Department of Homeland Security is looking to study the feasibility of imposing a fee to cross the border. Congressman Bill Owens, who is co-Chairman of the Congressional Northern Border Caucus, strongly opposes the measure and issued the follow... More
  • Owens Applauds Ag-Worker Inclusion in Senate Immigration Bill
    Apr 18, 2013 - This week, Members of the U.S. Senate introduced the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013,” a bipartisan immigration bill closely watched by agricultural interests across New York. Congressman Bill Owens, who called for the inclusion of a farm-labor provi... More
  • U.S. Chamber: Owens “Strong Voice” for Job Creation
    Apr 17, 2013 - Congressman Bill Owens today was honored with the “Spirit of Enterprise Award” for his work throughout the 112th Congress. A Chamber of Commerce press release noted that Congressman Owens was granted the award for “his support of pro-jobs, pro-growth policies during the second session of the 112th C... More
  • With Congress set to debate immigration reform, Congressmen Welch, Owens, Hanna introduce bill to help dairy farmers secure a stable workforce
    Apr 9, 2013 - With Congress set to begin debating comprehensive immigration reform as early as this week, Reps. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Bill Owens (D-N.Y.) and Richard Hanna (R-N.Y.) today introduced legislation to help ensure a stable workforce for Vermont and New York dairy farmers by granting them access to an im... More
  • Owens Statement on Alcoa Modernization Announcement
    Apr 1, 2013 - Recently, leadership at Alcoa announced that they will invest in a significant modernization of their Massena East smelter. In addition, the company will provide $10 million in support of the North Country Economic Development Fund. Congressman Bill Owens applauded the move and made the following st... More
  • Owens Applauds Reinstatement of Troop Tuition Assistance
    Mar 27, 2013 - The Department of Defense (DoD) today announced it will reinstate tuition assistance for service members after cutting the program earlier this month due to sequestration. Congress voted last week to fund the program as part of the continuing resolution, legislation funding government operations thr... More
  • Owens Pushes Legislation to Assist New York Farmers
    Mar 22, 2013 - This week, Congressman Bill Owens introduced legislation to reduce trade barriers for apple exports to Canada, to increase access to credit for farmers, and to boost the New York maple industry. These three bills were included in the House version of the 2012 Farm Bill, which was approved by the Hou... More
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