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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy issued a statement following the release of a new report from the VA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) that outlines severe delays and mismanagement at the Buffalo VA, which led to critical lapses in care for veterans.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Langworthy (NY-23) announced that the Seneca Nation of Indians has been awarded $315,724 in federal funding from the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). This funding will support critical services for victims of crime and address community-identified needs while reflecting the values and traditions of the Seneca Nation.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Langworthy (R-NY) and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-KY) are taking action to investigate potential politicization and apparent attempts to interfere in the 2024 election by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC is taking unprecedented action in this case to expedite a required review of broadcast licenses by bypassing its standard procedures and processes.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Langworthy (NY-23) honored the life of Chautauqua County Undersheriff Richard Telford during a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Undersheriff Telford, a respected public servant, passed away following a battle with cancer after more than 30 years of service in law enforcement.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Langworthy announced that New York State’s Major Disaster Declaration was approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the extreme weather during August 8-10 in Allegany, Steuben, Broome, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Ontario, St. Lawrence, and Yates Counties.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Langworthy announced that the City of Elmira Fire Department has been awarded a $1,365,672 grant through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. This critical funding, provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will enable the department to hire additional firefighters.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Langworthy (NY-23) announced that the Town of Ashland in Chemung County has been awarded $860,278 by the National Park Service (NPS) for the acquisition of 322.09 acres at the Newtown Battlefield.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Langworthy (NY-23) announced a $600,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to The Chautauqua Center to expand behavioral health services in the region.