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WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today announced that he has joined the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, a bipartisan group of Members who are committed to protecting and promoting the interests of sportsmen and wildlife professionals in Upstate New York and across the nation.

Legislation would help small businesses, allow security to focus on high-risk shipments WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Bill Owens introduced H.R.5375, the Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act of 2010. The legislation increases from $200 to $1000 the value of goods that can be brought into the United States duty free and without customs entry procedures. The […]

WASHINGTON — Congressman Bill Owens urged Upstate small businesses to take advantage of significant tax credits under recently passed health insurance reform. The Affordable Care Act is providing tax credits, effective beginning in tax year 2010, for millions of American small businesses to help them offer health insurance coverage to their employees.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today that he will hold a community forum on Saturday, May 22nd at Plattsburgh State.  SUNY Plattsburgh President John Ettling will begin the event by welcoming Congressman Owens to campus.   Congressman Owens will deliver brief remarks, then answer direct questions from constituents in attendance. All constituents from New York’s […]

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WASHINGTON – Today Congressman Bill Owens urged local small businesses in need of financial assistance to apply for federal economic injury disaster loans available in various counties in Northern and Central New York before the June 1st deadline. “Small businesses and family farmers are the main drivers of our local economy and it is important […]

New system will help veterans access earned benefits WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Bill Owens joined the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in announcing the launch of a new and improved online form that makes it easier and faster for veterans to apply for their health care benefits. “This is great news for Upstate New […]

Scholarships to cover cost of college for children of troops who have died in line of duty since 9/11 WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today that the Department of Veterans Affairs has started taking applications for The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship, which Congress passed and was signed into law last year. […]

Congressman to continue work on protection and promotion of Upstate Agriculture WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today his appointment to the House Committee on Agriculture.  He will join colleagues on the panel that has general jurisdiction over federal agriculture policy and oversight of various federal agencies. “Upstate agriculture is a major driver of our […]

Congressman reaches out to community to better serve small businesses, create jobs WASHINGTON – Last week, Congressman Owens reached out to the Upstate New York business community, sending out a questionnaire to business leaders across North and Central New York to get their ideas about what Congress can do to more effectively create jobs for […]

Legislation aims to remove ownership of debt from foreign nations and control future spending WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Bill Owens introduced H.R. 5157, the War on Debt Act. The legislation enacts a specific blueprint to force Washington to get serious about reducing the national debt and eliminate American dependence on foreign creditors.  

WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today released the following statement in regard to the almost 50,000 New Yorkers that will fall off Unemployment Insurance next week because of the U.S. Senate’s failure to pass an extension prior to a two-week recess period in observance of Passover and Easter.  Last week, Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) blocked […]

Rep. Praises Health Bill, Insurance Reform in Action WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today announced the key provisions of the recently passed health care reform package that will take effect immediately after the President signs the measure into law.  Owens recently voted to pass the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act to decrease costs for […]

Owens Unveils New Congressional Website WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today announced the launch of his new Congressional website.  “My four district offices and our location in Washington have served a great number of Upstate New Yorkers, and I am glad to see a place on the internet where everyone back home can contact me […]

Legislation goes into effect today, enacts unprecedented consumer protection WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today praised the implementation of H.R. 627, the CARD Act, which contains several strict protections for consumers – banning unfair interest rate increases and forbidding abusive fees and penalties by credit card companies.     “This is an important step toward […]