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Representative John W. Mannion said, “This funding will provide the City of Utica with additional resources to turn vacant sites into safe, productive spaces. This brownfield grant will protect public health, create new opportunities for growth, and strengthen our neighborhoods. I will continue working with our local leaders to ensure our communities get the support they deserve, and I look forward to seeing this project drive lasting change in the region.” The City of Utica will use the award to conduct assessments, cleanups, and revitalize polluted brownfield areas. These investments will support the local economy, support redevelopment, and protect public health for Utica residents. Utica plans to conduct over a dozen site assessments and hold almost 20 community meetings throughout the process.

SYRACUSE, NY — Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today announced that $2,062,000 in federal Community Project Funding he secured for the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office and the Syracuse Police Department to purchase and equip new Mobile Command Centers has been formally awarded. Representative John W. Mannion said, “Our law enforcement professionals need proper support and resources to protect our communities and respond to emergencies. These federal investments answer a locally identified need, giving the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office a new mobile command unit and helping the Syracuse Police Department replace its Mobile Command Post Bus. Together, these upgrades will improve emergency response, strengthen regional coordination, and better protect residents and visitors across Central New York. I am proud to stand with our professional local law enforcement officers and continue building on my record of supporting public safety initiatives, both in Congress and during my time in the State Senate.” Onondaga County Sheriff Toby Shelley said, "When a critical incident unfolds, seconds count, and clear communication across jurisdictions can mean the difference between chaos and control. I want to express my sincere gratitude to Congressman Mannion for securing this federal funding, which directly invests in the safety of every resident in Onondaga County and throughout Central New York. This Mobile Command Unit is not just a vehicle; it is a state-of-the-art operational backbone. It provides our Tactical Operations Division, our local police, fire departments, EMS, and regional emergency management partners with the interoperable, on-scene communications and unified command capabilities required in high-stakes environments. When crisis strikes, our responders must be connected, protected, and fully coordinated. This grant ensures our men and women on the front lines have the reliable, modern technology they need to manage complex emergencies effectively and return home safely." Syracuse Police Chief Mark Rusin said, “The Syracuse Police Department is deeply grateful to the Department of Justice for its support of our efforts to enhance public safety and regional emergency preparedness. The investment in a modern Mobile Command Post will significantly strengthen our ability to coordinate unified responses to major incidents, protect our residents and visitors, and collaborate effectively with our public safety partners throughout Onondaga County. This support ensures that our officers have the reliable tools and technology they need to meet today’s complex challenges and continue serving the community with excellence.” The $1,031,000 for the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office will allow for the procurement and outfitting of a state-of-the-art mobile command unit to enhance emergency response, strengthen interagency coordination, and improve operational effectiveness in the field. The Mobile Command Center will assist in all aspects of Onondaga County emergency operations, including safety and coordination at large public events, search and rescue missions, SWAT operations, enhanced communications, and deployment of modern equipment during critical incidents. The $1,031,000 for the Syracuse Police Department will allow the department to replace its Mobile Command Post Bus with a modern and fully equipped vehicle to enhance emergency response and public safety operations. The vehicle will support unified command during active shooter incidents, major criminal investigations, natural disasters, hazardous materials incidents, search and rescue operations, and other large-scale incidents. The project also includes integration into emergency operations plans, operator training, equipment testing, and regional exercises with public safety partners. The $2 million investments to support the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office and the Syracuse Police Department are part of 15 Community Project Funding priorities advanced by Representative Mannion in partnership with local leaders across Central New York and the Mohawk Valley. All 15 projects have passed Congress and been signed into law, delivering a total of more than $15 million in federal funding to address locally identified needs—including public safety improvements, lead service line replacement, water and wastewater modernization, workforce training, airport infrastructure upgrades, and research critical to America’s economic and national security.

SYRACUSE, NY - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today announced that he is cosponsoring H.R. 5487, the Keep the Lights Local Act, legislation to prohibit foreign ownership of American public utilities. The bill would help protect ratepayers, strengthen accountability, and keep more of the money families pay through their monthly utility bills invested in American communities instead of supporting profits overseas. Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) said, “Families in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley are paying too much to power their homes and businesses, and they shouldn’t be forced to subsidize the profits of foreign corporations. The Keep the Lights Local Act will help lower costs and keep more ratepayer dollars here at home - supporting grid reliability, infrastructure improvements, and local workers. Keeping control of energy production and transmission is essential to American energy and national security. I’ll keep fighting for affordable, reliable energy and real accountability for ratepayers.” Under current federal law, foreign corporations and foreign governments are not prohibited from owning public utility holding companies in the United States. The Keep the Lights Local Act would close that gap by barring foreign corporations and governments from owning American public utility holding companies. The legislation was introduced by Representative Josh Riley (NY-19). Mannion has made energy affordability and ratepayer protection a priority in Congress. He recently voted for the Ratepayer Protection Act to prevent data centers from shifting their electricity costs to families and small businesses, cosponsored legislation to end special federal tax breaks for data centers, and has called for data centers to mitigate impacts on local air quality, drinking water and water supplies.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today announced he is an original cosponsor of new legislation to stop data centers from claiming special federal tax breaks included in Donald Trump’s partisan budget bill. Last year, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly expanded tax breaks that have helped spur the construction of AI data centers; that same legislation cut over $1 trillion from Medicaid and SNAP food assistance. The Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act would exclude data centers from benefiting from those OBBBA tax breaks. Specifically, the bill would exclude data centers from being able to take the 100% bonus depreciation tax deduction, and from being eligible for Opportunity Zone tax benefits. Representative John W. Mannion said, “Data centers need to pay their own way, and siting decisions must be transparent, locally driven, and centered on the people who live in these communities. It’s wrong to hand out tax breaks and public resources to data centers, especially while cutting over $1 trillion in food assistance, Medicaid, and health care.” The legislation is being led by Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Don Davis (NC-01.) Earlier this week, Representative Mannion also voted for the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act. That legislation would require state utility regulators to consider policies ensuring data centers cover the full cost of the new power generation and transmission upgrades required to serve them instead of shifting those costs onto families and small businesses.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today announced that his legislation, the Science of Reading Act of 2026, passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support. The bipartisan bill, also supported by Representative Erin Houchin (IN-9) and Representative Kevin Kiley (CA-3), aims to strengthen reading outcomes by promoting evidence-based instruction grounded in the Science of Reading. Representative John W. Mannion said, “As a teacher for nearly three decades - and the husband of a literacy expert - I know that strong reading skills are the foundation for success in the classroom, in the workplace, and throughout life. The Science of Reading Act gives teachers and students access to proven, evidence-based approaches that help kids become stronger readers. I’m proud that Republicans and Democrats came together to pass this legislation and move us one step closer to improving reading outcomes for students in NY-22 and across the country. Strong schools and strong readers are essential to America’s ability to compete and win globally.” Representative Erin Houchin said, “Reading is the foundation of learning, and we cannot accept declining literacy rates as the status quo. The Science of Reading Act will equip classrooms with proven methods to ensure every student can read. Indiana has shown that the Science of Reading works, and I’m proud to see this important legislation pass the House.” The Science of Reading Act would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require that literacy instruction funded through the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) program follows the “science of reading.” Furthermore, the bill would limit the use of the three‑cueing model as the primary model of instruction for states participating in this program. This bill also carefully ensures protections for individualized instructional supports for students with disabilities and English language learners. The science of reading uses five evidence-based components of phonemic awareness - phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension - to teach students literacy skills. More than 40 states have implemented these methods successfully, helping to create more consistent and comprehensive outcomes for students. Watch Congressman Mannion's remarks here. # # #

SYRACUSE, NY - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today announced that $1,031,000 in federal Community Project Funding he secured for Onondaga Community College’s Innovating Manufacturing Programs for Advanced Career Training (IMPACT) project has been formally awarded through the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Representative John W. Mannion said, “The growth of advanced manufacturing and the semiconductor industry is creating new demand for skilled workers. I’ll continue working with strong partners like Onondaga Community College to make sure local residents have the tools and training they need to succeed in these high-demand and good-paying jobs. With over a million dollars in new equipment, OCC students and apprentices will be training on the same modern equipment they’ll use in their careers, giving manufacturers the workforce pipeline they need to grow and succeed.” Dr. Warren Hilton, Onondaga Community College President, said, “Onondaga Community College is proud to be Central New York’s Partner in Education for Success and to play a critical role in preparing the skilled workforce our region needs. We are grateful to Representative Mannion for his leadership and investment in our students and our community. His support will help OCC expand opportunities for students to gain the skills they need for rewarding careers while helping employers meet the growing demand for a highly skilled workforce.” OCC will use the funding to purchase and install advanced equipment and software focused on electrical technology, mechanical technology, semiconductor systems, welding, and thermodynamics. The workforce training will be incorporated into OCC’s degree, certificate, and apprenticeship programs, expanding hands-on instruction in precision manufacturing, material analysis, and quality control. More than 250 students and apprentices annually will benefit from this investment, strengthening the local pipeline of skilled workers for the manufacturing, semiconductor, construction, automotive, and industrial machinery sectors. The OCC funding is part of 15 Community Project Funding priorities advanced by Representative Mannion during his first year in office in partnership with local leaders across Central New York and the Mohawk Valley. All 15 projects have passed Congress and been signed into law, delivering a total of more than $15 million in federal funding to address locally identified needs - including public safety improvements, lead service line replacement, water and wastewater modernization, workforce training, airport infrastructure upgrades, and research critical to America’s economic and national security.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives John W. Mannion (NY-22), a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), Ranking Member of the Committee, and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) today introduced bipartisan legislation to protect key offices and programs at the U.S. Department of Education from being transferred through interagency agreements to other federal agencies that lack the staff, experience, and expertise needed to administer them. The legislation is the House companion to S.5046, a bipartisan bill led by Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) that advanced out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee in July. Representative John W. Mannion said, “Congress created the Department of Education, and its troubling we must take this step to preserve the constitutional order and stop the executive branch from illegally dismantling the department. I’ll continue to put students’ services and rights first, and I strongly oppose all efforts to move these critical education programs – including those serving students with disabilities - to agencies that lack the staff and expertise.” Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott said “The Trump Administration’s plan to illegally dismantle the Department of Education is disastrous for students, educators, people with disabilities, and the communities that support them. I will not stand on the sidelines and let this Administration dismantle this agency brick by brick. This legislation is important to keep the bipartisan momentum from the Senate going and defend the programs that so many Americans rely on.” Representative Brian Fitzpatrick said, “The families I represent should never have to wonder whether a federal reorganization will cost their child a service, a protection, or an opportunity. When concerns were raised about moving OSERS out of the Department of Education, I took those concerns directly to the Administration and demanded answers about how it would protect IDEA, preserve critical resources, and prevent disruption for students. This legislation builds on that effort. As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, I will continue working side by side with families, educators, and advocates to ensure their voices drive the decisions that shape special education.” The bipartisan bill safeguards programs serving students with disabilities, K-12 schools, colleges, and Native students. It prohibits the Secretary of Education from transferring programs overseen by four Department of Education offices: The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education The Office of Postsecondary Education The Office of Indian Education Phyllis Wolfram, Executive Director of The Council of Administrators of Special Education, said, “The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) thanks Representatives John Mannion and Brian Fitzpatrick for introducing bipartisan legislation prohibiting the transfer of the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OSERS) and three other offices out of the Department of Education. IDEA is an education law, not a health care law, and should remain under the administration of education experts." Chad Rummel, CEO of the Council for Exception Children, said, "CEC commends Representative Mannion and Ranking Member Scott for their leadership on this important legislation, which aims to protect key functions of the Department of Education, including the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. Transferring special education to the Department of Health and Human Services is misguided—it segregates special education from other education programs and jeopardizes the rights of students with disabilities." Stephanie Smith Lee, Policy & Advocacy Co-Director of The National Down Syndrome Congress, said, “The National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) strongly supports the bipartisan bill introduced by Representative Mannion, Representative Fitzpatrick, and Ranking Member Scott, that would block the administration from transferring the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), and the Office of Indian Education (OIE) to other Departments through interagency agreements or other means. It is critically important to students, schools, and states that these offices remain together at the U.S. Department of Education.” Joseph P. Joyce, President and CEO of the Autism Society of America, said, “Students with Autism and other disabilities deserve a coordinated federal system that protects their rights and supports them from education through employment. We thank Representatives Scott and Mannion for introducing this legislation to prevent the transfer of critical IDEA functions out of the Department of Education. Congress must preserve the expertise and infrastructure that students with disabilities and their families rely on to access the education and supports they need to thrive.” Representative Mannion has consistently opposed efforts to abolish the Department of Education, introducing the Protecting Students with Disabilities Act that would prohibit federal funds from being used to eliminate or restructure Department of Education offices that administer programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including the Office of Special Education Programs. Mannion has also repeatedly used his position on the House Committee on Education and Workforce to defend IDEA and the rights of students with disabilities. Representative Mannion taught science in public schools for nearly 30 years, including in a 15:1 special education classroom. Before serving in Congress, he was the founding chair of the New York State Senate Committee on Disabilities. # # #

SYRACUSE, NY - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today presented military medals, unit awards, ribbons, and badges to Joe Pounder of Liverpool, a highly decorated U.S. Army veteran who served with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, during the Vietnam War. Pounder attained the rank of sergeant first class during more than a decade of service in the U.S. Army. His honors include two Bronze Star Medals, including one with a “V” device for heroism; two Purple Hearts; two Army Commendation Medals, including one with a “V” device; and the Air Medal. Representative John W. Mannion said, “Sergeant Pounder rushed into enemy fire to save four wounded members of his patrol, coordinated their evacuation, and then led his men forward against the enemy. That is extraordinary heroism, and these medals and decorations honor more than a decade of devotion to our country. It’s my privilege to help Joe receive what he earned, ensure his service will always be recognized, and give his family lasting symbols of what he did for our nation.” On October 25, 1969, Pounder was serving as a Special Forces adviser to a patrol operating from Camp Tra Bong when the unit was ambushed and four members of the patrol were wounded in the open under intense enemy fire. Pounder rushed forward and moved the wounded to cover, rallied the patrol, called for a medical evacuation, coordinated artillery and air support, and then led an assault that routed the enemy. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device for his heroism. The medals and military honors presented to Pounder include: Medals Bronze Star Medal (2) with one bronze oak leaf cluster and bronze “V” device Purple Heart (2) with one bronze oak leaf cluster Air Medal Army Commendation Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster and bronze “V” device Army Good Conduct Medal with bronze clasp and three loops National Defense Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars and one silver service star Unit Awards Presidential Unit Citation Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal ribbon with 1960 Device Badges Combat Infantryman Badge Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol and Rifle Bars Parachutist Badge Supporting veterans and their families is a priority for Representative Mannion, including helping constituents secure military records, replacement medals, and benefits they have earned. Any NY-22 resident who needs assistance obtaining military service records or replacing medals and decorations can contact Representative Mannion’s office at (315) 233-4333 or visit mannion.house.gov. PHOTO CAPTION: Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) presents U.S. Army Vietnam veteran Joe Pounder of Liverpool with the medals, unit awards, ribbons, and badges he earned during more than a decade of military service. # # #

SYRACUSE, NY - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement: “Like most of Upstate New York and the people I represent, I’ll keep calling it Lake Ontario. This is just another silly distraction from the Trump White House.” # # #

SYRACUSE, NY — Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) sent a follow-up letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin seeking answers about why federal agents are tracking down and questioning American citizens who express legitimate concerns online about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. Representative Mannion previously sent a letter on June 26, 2026, after out of state ICE agents delivered an unsigned warning letter to a Syracuse poll worker over her personal social media activity. The full text is below and can be found here: The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE Washington, DC 20528 Dear Secretary Mullin, Recently, the Wall Street Journal published “How ICE Is Weaponizing Social Media Against Its Critics,” a report on a government sponsored, taxpayer funded surveillance scheme that has resulted in federal agents tracking, confronting, and intimidating American citizens over their personal social media use. I again urge your Department to put an end to activities targeting protected speech under the First Amendment. On June 26, 2026, I wrote regarding a June 23 incident in Syracuse, New York, in which two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents delivered a warning notice concerning personal social media use to a constituent while performing her duties as a poll worker during New York’s primary elections. My letter asked about who authorized the action and the policies governing such notices. Your July 13 response letter answered none of those questions. Instead, ICE offered general assurances about the professionalism of its workforce and stated that it “cannot comment on the specifics of an ongoing investigation.” When my staff followed up to request a meeting with appropriate officials to discuss the matter further, our request went unanswered. Your Department’s response is inadequate. While ICE has a responsibility to investigate and take action to prevent true threats to federal agents, it is clear from the activities that took place in June in Syracuse, and from the concerning reporting by the Wall Street Journal that your Department has expanded the scope of its surveillance methods to target individuals for expressing opinions in their online speech. Our ability to criticize governmental actions is not a threat to America, rather, our nation’s fierce protection of our First Amendment rights is one of the fundamental freedoms that the government must respect. An open investigation into a single incident should not prevent the Department from communicating its standing policies and is not a substitute for congressional oversight. For that reason, I am requesting written answers to the following questions: Your letter declined to comment on “operational planning, decision-making, and personnel involvement,” which seems to confirm that what happened in Syracuse is part of a broader planned operation. Does ICE have a written policy or administrative directive governing the delivery of warning notices to private citizens regarding their social media activity? If so, who authorized such a policy? Has ICE initiated a review into whether agents’ use of unsigned notices and their conduct in delivering such notices to polling sites during an ongoing election are consistent with Department policy? What legal authority does ICE rely on when directing a person to remove or modify social media content that may be protected speech? Your letter states that ICE’s Office of Public Responsibility (OPR) “investigates allegations of misconduct appropriately.” OPR’s mandate, by ICE’s own description, covers employee misconduct and not the speech of private citizens. What role does OPR have in monitoring or reviewing the social media activity of private citizens who are not ICE employees or contractors? Identify the specific appropriation account and program, or activity within that account used to fund OPR’s role in monitoring and reviewing the social media activity of private individuals. In the past three fiscal years, how much has ICE obligated or spent to monitor, investigate, or contact private individuals based on their social media activity, including expenditures for contracts, software, data services, and other technology? In the past three fiscal years, how many ICE investigations involving alleged threatening comments made through social media resulted in a criminal referral, indictment or criminal charge, or conviction or guilty plea? Please identify how many individuals were contacted or presented with warning notices but were never charged with an offense. Americans should not be surveilled, tracked down, or questioned by federal agents simply for expressing their legitimate concerns over ICE’s activities online. The Department must immediately act to clarify its policies, the investigations process that has resulted in federal agents tracking down and confronting civilians at home, at their place of work, or even on their vacation with family for activity protected by the First Amendment, and take corrective action to ensure that protocol designed to protect federal agents and investigate credible threats does just that, rather than serving as a pretext to harass your critics. Please provide a complete response by September 4, 2026. Sincerely, John Mannion Member of Congress

SYRACUSE, NY — Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calling on the Department to resume the effort to place Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. The bipartisan campaign to place Tubman on U.S. currency began in 2015. Last month, Secretary Bessent said that the Department was not presently planning to move forward with the plan. Representative Mannion, joined by Congressional Black Caucus Chair Emerita Representative Joyce Beatty (OH-03), demanded an immediate resumption of the effort and a transparent timeline of the project. The full text is below, and the formatted letter can be found here: The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary of the Treasury U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 Dear Secretary Bessent: With disappointment and frustration, we write to urge the U.S. Department of the Treasury to immediately resume the now 10-year effort to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the twenty-dollar bill. Harriet Tubman put her own life and freedom at risk to lead hundreds of enslaved Americans to freedom. Like the other patriots we honor on our currency, Tubman was an American hero whose extraordinary life embodied our nation’s enduring commitment to liberty and justice for all. It is long past time for our currency to recognize the historic contributions of women who helped shape the story of our nation. This effort is especially important to New York’s 22nd Congressional District. After the Civil War ended, Tubman returned to her home in Auburn, New York, where she spent the rest of her life caring for formerly enslaved Americans and championing the cause of women’s suffrage. In January 2017, the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn was formally established to preserve and share the legacy of one of America’s greatest freedom fighters. The effort to place Tubman on U.S. currency began over a decade ago in 2015, when the grassroots “Women on 20s” campaign conducted an online poll asking the public to select a woman to be featured on the twenty-dollar bill. More than 600,000 votes were cast, and Harriet Tubman emerged as the public’s top choice. This initiative was lauded by Members of Congress across the political spectrum, further cementing Tubman’s reputation as a universally admired and respected American hero. The following year, reflecting this groundswell of public support and building on the long tradition of commemorating Tubman across the country, then-Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced that Tubman would replace Andrew Jackson on the twenty-dollar bill. Following a four-year pause of the project under the leadership of former Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Secretary Janet Yellen worked to get the Department back on track to meet its original timeline for circulation of the new currency. However, your recent public statements that the Department is not presently moving forward with the redesign have once again left our constituents and Americans across the country confused and disappointed by the Department’s failure to follow through on this long-awaited effort. While we understand the need for an extended timeline to rollout a new paper currency and implement and ensure anti-counterfeiting measures, that does not excuse the complete lack of transparency surrounding the project status, nor the apparent indefinite suspension of the entire initiative. This silence is especially frustrating given the Department’s sudden and seemingly expedited plans for several commemorative coins depicting President Donald Trump and an unconstitutional effort to issue a new $250 paper currency featuring the President. Given the Department’s current focus on developing new currency notes, we urge you to first resume and then implement the now long-overdue effort to portray Harriet Tubman on the twenty-dollar bill. Furthermore, in the interest of transparency for the American people, we ask for a detailed update on the current status of the project and a clear response as to whether the effort has been delayed or permanently discontinued. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to receiving a timely response. Sincerely, John W. Mannion Member of Congress # # #

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Representative John W. Mannion today announced that the City of Syracuse will receive $151,005 in federal funding to support public safety initiatives carried out by the Syracuse Police Department and the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office. Representative John W. Mannion said, “Everyone deserves to live in a safe community, and this funding will provide local law enforcement with additional tools to protect residents and respond to emergencies. It will strengthen security at public facilities and large gatherings while supporting the specialized officers and equipment needed to keep Syracuse and Onondaga County safe. I’ll continue working to ensure our region receives its fair share of federal funding and that local law enforcement agencies have what they need to do their jobs.” The Syracuse Police Department will use its portion of the award to purchase hardened security barriers for the newly renovated Public Safety Building, mobile security barriers for mass gathering locations, equipment for its SWAT team, replacement parts for its drone fleet, and support for emergency management incidents. The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office will use its portion of the funding to purchase a snowmobile for its Snowmobile Unit and critical equipment for its SWAT team. City of Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens said, “Sustaining and modernizing our public safety capabilities is essential to protecting our residents, visitors, and first responders. Thanks to Congressman Mannion, this funding will allow the Syracuse Police Department to take proactive steps to ensure we are prepared for emerging threats, equipped for complex incidents, and able to maintain a high standard of public safety across our City.” Onondaga County Sheriff Toby Shelley said, “Congressman John Mannion remains a steadfast champion for Central New York law enforcement. From securing initial funding for the Sheriff’s Office’s first wellness program during his tenure as State Senator to delivering critical federal funding for a new mobile command vehicle since he has been in Congress, Congressman Mannion consistently ensures local officers have the resources needed to protect our community. That unwavering commitment holds true today with his latest funding announcement, further strengthening our regional public safety operations.” Representative Mannion recently secured over $2 million for new mobile command units for the Syracuse Police Department and Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office. He is also requesting additional funding in FY27 Community Project Funding to help the Sheriff’s Office replace aging patrol vehicles. The funding was awarded by the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The program provides federal resources to state and local governments for law enforcement, crime prevention, emergency response, technology, and other public safety initiatives.

UTICA, N.Y. – Representative John W. Mannion today announced that the City of Utica and Oneida County will receive $35,469 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. Representative John W. Mannion said, “Everyone deserves to live in a safe community, and this federal grant will provide local law enforcement with additional tools to fight crime and protect residents. It will support the police officers and probation professionals working every day to keep Utica and Oneida County safe.” The Utica Police Department will use its portion of the award to increase patrols in areas experiencing high levels of violent crime and purchase equipment and software used for tactical response and criminal investigations. The Oneida County Probation Department will use the funding to strengthen supervision of individuals participating in electronic monitoring as an alternative to incarceration. The funding was awarded by the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The program provides federal resources to state and local governments for law enforcement, crime prevention, corrections, technology, and other public safety initiatives.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today cosponsored two bipartisan bills to extend and expand the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (AMIC), continuing his work to make Upstate New York a national leader in semiconductor manufacturing. The Strengthening Essential Manufacturing and Industrial (SEMI) Investment Act extends the AMIC through 2031 and expands eligibility for the CHIPS Act tax credit to include upstream materials. The Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act incentivizes research and chip design investments. Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) said, “Semiconductor manufacturing will be the cornerstone of economic growth in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley. We need to continue making the right investments and advancing policies that support every part of the industry, from research and design to materials and manufacturing. The bipartisan SEMI Investment Act and STAR Act will help create jobs, strengthen our national security, and keep American innovation here at home.” Strengthening Essential Manufacturing and Industrial (SEMI) Investment Act The bipartisan SEMI Investment Act extends the AMIC through 2031, expands the CHIPS Act tax credit to include upstream materials, and requires annual materials qualification lists from Treasury and Commerce. Under current law, the term “materials” is not included in the AMIC, excluding domestic manufacturers of semiconductor materials from the tax credit. The gap in the credit results in companies building overseas and relying on foreign adversaries. The SEMI Act directly addresses the gap and incentivizes domestic production by including suppliers of upstream materials. The expansion of this credit will ensure America’s economic resilience and strengthen our national defense. The SEMI Investment Act is endorsed by the following organizations: NY SMART I-Corridor, SEMI, Entegris, CoorsTek, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Qnity Electronics, Brewer Science, the American Chemistry Council, the Compressed Gas Association, and EFC Gases & Advanced Materials. This bill was introduced by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Brendan Boyle (D-PA) and has a Senate companion introduced by Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Chris Coons (D-DE). Additional cosponsors of this legislation include Reps. Jared Golden (D-ME), Sarah McBride (D-DE), Eugene Vindman (D-VA), Joe Morelle (D-NY), Lori Trahan (D-MA), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Blake Moore (R-UT), and Michael McCaul (R-TX). Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act The bipartisan STAR Act creates an investment tax credit for semiconductor design and development expenditures. The legislation ensures that the United States continues to drive technological leadership and that we close the gap in semiconductor research and development. The STAR Act also extends the AMIC for the next 10 years to ensure that domestic manufacturing continues to grow. This bill was introduced by Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) and is cosponsored by Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Michael McCaul (R-TX), Doris Matsui (D-CA), John Moolenaar (R-MI), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Ro Khanna (D-CA), Joseph Morelle (D-NY), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), André Carson (D-IN), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Joe Neguse (D-CO), Darren Soto (D-FL), James Baird (R-IN), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI), Sarah McBride (D-DE), Julia Brownley (D-CA), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Greg Landsman (D-OH), Eugene Vindman (D-VA), Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Thomas Suozzi (D-NY), and Dave Min (D-CA).

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement: "The American people want corruption and big money out of politics. That's why I don't trade individual stocks, I never have and I never will, as long as I am an elected official. I believe Citizens United must be overturned, and I support real reforms like the Restore Trust in Congress Act and the Restore Trust in Government Act. Both bills would ban stock trading by the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, their spouses, and senior staff. H.R. 7008 does the opposite, preserving opportunities for government corruption while attaching extreme voting restrictions that would make it harder for eligible Americans - including seniors, military members, women, and people with disabilities - to cast their ballots. It's clearly an attempt to sabotage our elections, sow doubt in American democracy, and make elected officials less accountable to the people they serve."

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on the Massie Amendment: “Israel is a vital American ally and the only democracy in the Middle East. The best way to support the Israeli people and protect Israel’s long-term security is to reject an indefensible status quo and fundamentally reset our relationship with the far-right Netanyahu government. I voted yes on the Massie Amendment because the United States cannot continue providing military assistance without stronger oversight, meaningful accountability, and clear conditions governing how American weapons are used. I have and will continue to support Israel’s right to defend itself. But while this Amendment is flawed, the status quo is untenable. The Netanyahu government must change course. Its conduct has caused intolerable suffering in Gaza, undermined the prospects for peace, and done tremendous damage to Israel’s standing around the world. This Administration has failed to use its influence to end the humanitarian crisis, ensure aid reaches innocent civilians, and bring this devastating conflict to an end. We can both support our ally and ensure that it complies with U.S law and American values. American policy toward Israel and the Palestinian people must be firmly focused on achieving an enduring two-state solution where Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in peace, dignity, safety, and security. That is the only viable path toward lasting peace and stability in the region, and I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues on a funding bill that gets us closer to that reality.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today introduced the bipartisan Next Mission Act, legislation to help service members and military spouses successfully transition from military service to civilian careers. The bill is co-led by Representative Nick LaLota (R-NY). The Next Mission Act would establish a Department of Defense grant program to support nonprofit organizations that provide free, high-quality employment services to transitioning service members and military spouses. These services would supplement the Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Program by expanding access to industry-recognized certifications, career counseling, job placement assistance, and one-on-one support tailored to each participant’s background and goals. Representative John W. Mannion said, “We have a duty to support those who wore the uniform when they return to civilian life. The Next Mission Act is bipartisan, commonsense legislation that will help service members and military spouses access job training, career support, and employment services. Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families is a national leader in this work, and this bill will help bring proven programs like theirs to scale so more veterans can connect their skills, discipline, and leadership to the next mission in their lives.” Representative Nick LaLota said, "This Congress has come together time and again in a bipartisan way to support our Veterans, and I'm proud to keep that momentum going by cosponsoring the Next Mission Act. As a Navy Veteran, I recognize what so many Servicemembers give up for this country, and we owe them more than words when they come home. Ensuring our Veterans have a clear path to good-paying jobs is one of the most meaningful ways we can honor that sacrifice, and knowing the direct impact this bill would have right here in New York makes it all the more important." Each year, more than 200,000 service members complete their military service and return to civilian life. The Next Mission Act would help ensure they have the tools, training, and support needed to secure good-paying jobs, build long-term careers, and continue contributing to their communities after service. The legislation was inspired by the nationally recognized Onward to Opportunity program at Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), which has helped service members, veterans, and military spouses earn industry-recognized credentials and connect with meaningful employment opportunities. The Next Mission Act is endorsed by the Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military Families, The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, With Honor, and Hire Heroes USA. Barb Carson, Managing Director, Programs & Policy, IVMF said, "The D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University applauds the bipartisan leadership behind the Next Mission Act. With over 110,000 served through our Onward to Opportunity (O2O) program, we have seen firsthand how industry-recognized training and career preparation can help service members and military spouses translate their skills into meaningful civilian employment. By expanding access to proven workforce development pathways and strengthening support during transition, this legislation represents an important step toward ensuring every service member and spouse is prepared for success in their next mission.” Joy Craig, Associate Legislative Director, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) said, “The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) supports the Next Mission Act, to strengthen the Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Program by expanding access to industry-recognized training and employment support for service members and their spouses. Transition is not the end of service. It’s the next mission. By empowering proven nonprofit partners to provide individualized, results-driven career preparation, this legislation would move us closer to ensuring every service member and spouse is fully equipped to thrive in the civilian workforce.”

SYRACUSE, NY — Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding answers after out of state ICE agents delivered an unsigned warning letter to a poll worker over her personal social media activity. Representative Mannion urged DHS to immediately review the incident, explain why ICE’s Office of Professional Responsibility was involved, and halt any agency activity that targets speech protected by the First Amendment. The full text is below and can be found here: The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE Washington, DC 20528 Dear Secretary Mullin, I write with deep concern regarding a recent incident involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Syracuse, New York. I urge your Department to promptly review this incident and put a stop to any ICE activities that target protected speech under the First Amendment. On Tuesday, June 23 – during New York’s primary elections – two ICE agents delivered a warning letter to a poll worker in downtown Syracuse threatening her with federal and state prosecution over her personal social media use. The letter was delivered on behalf of the ICE Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) – an office that is supposed to be investigating employee misconduct at ICE. The document itself contained errors, lacked specificity, and was not signed by an agent. This widely reported incident has raised considerable civil liberties concerns. ICE should not be broadly targeting online speech or actively monitoring social media accounts without cause and without proper judicial protections. While true threats to federal agents are never permissible and should be investigated, I have not seen anything to suggest that is what occurred in this case. Instead, it appears that this operation was designed to intimidate citizens for criticizing the agency’s enforcement activities, including the tragic killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. An engaged citizenry must always be free to criticize public officials, demand transparency, and hold leaders accountable for abuses of power. As your Department works to review this incident and take steps to prevent future activities that could violate the First Amendment rights of individuals, I request answers to the following questions regarding the recent incident that took place in Central New York: Who gave the order to deliver this letter, and why were the agents sent on primary Election Day? How many Americans have been asked by ICE to sign a similar document to the one presented in this case? What standards or agency guidance is ICE relying on in deciding whether to deliver such letters? According to ICE’s website, OPR is tasked with upholding the agency’s professional standards, investigating allegations of employee misconduct, and protecting the public trust - not policing Americans’ first amendment rights. How is the incident that took place in Syracuse, NY consistent with OPR’s mission to uphold the agency’s professional standards? Please precisely describe the resources and personnel that OPR is allocating towards monitoring social media accounts. For what purpose are recipient signatures requested on these notices? How does the OPR intend to interpret these signatures as well as refusals to sign? Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I ask for your response by Friday, July 10. Sincerely, John W. Mannion Member of Congress

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on the firing of Pam Bondi: “Pam Bondi’s tenure as Attorney General has been defined by controversy and a deeply troubling politicization of the Department of Justice. From her cover up of the Epstein files to her disgraceful conduct in congressional hearings, she consistently chose partisanship over professionalism and independence. That’s not what the American people expect from the nation’s top law enforcement official. While her departure is warranted, everything we’ve seen from Donald Trump indicates the next Attorney General will be selected not to uphold the rule of law, but to carry out more retribution as part of an even more extreme political agenda.