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Langworthy: The Peace Bridge Lines Are Too Long

Post author By Brian O'Neil
Post date August 1, 2023

August 1, 2023

ERIE COUNTY, NY – Wlea caught up with Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-23) yesterday. He says that because so many border patrol agents have been sent down to the southern border, there is a lack of agents working at the Peace Bridge in Buffalo. As a result, Langworthy says that there are Canadians who wait for over an hour to get through the U.S. Customs lines. “We have far too long in delays going on right now,” Langworthy said yesterday. “We’re very short on personel. With our short summer season, I don’t find this acceptable. We’ve got to find a way to get adequete personel levels. There is obviously a labor shortage everywhere and there are less people taking tests to become Border Patrol agents. I’m looking forward to doing a full field visit with our Customs agents while on recess this month and getting their perspective, as to what is going on at the Northern Border,” said Langworthy.

This story was originally reported on by WGRZ.

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Langworthy: Fighting The Asian Spotted Lanternfly

Post author By Brian O'Neil
Post date July 27, 2023

July 27, 2023
By Congressman Nick Langworthy

Protecting Farmers against the Asian Spotted Lanternfly

The Spotted Lanternfly invasion in the Northeast United States has had a devastating impact on farmers and crop production. This colorful little bug is an economic monster, and I am proud to support an added provision in H.R. 4368 , the FY24 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, for nearly $19 Million to protect our farmers, safeguard our crops and preserve the future of our agricultural communities from the devastating effects of this pest.

The Spotted Lanternfly, native to parts of Asia, has proven to be an aggressive and destructive pest that threatens our specialty crops including grapes and apples. You know it’s a problem when even the New York Times is publishing articles like the one titled: Spotted Lanternflies are Back. You Should Still Kill Them.

This species was originally found in Pennsylvania in 2014, and wasn’t officially recorded in New York until August of 2020 when it was discovered in Staten Island. Since then, it has moved up into the Hudson and Mohawk Valleys reaching as far upstate as Tompkins County with some sightings in Erie County. According to the New York DEC, the Southern Tier west of Elmira has been untouched so far and I am hoping that our effort can help keep it that way.

No farms mean no food, and growing up in South Dayton, I shared the bus ride to school with many children born to generational family farmers. Farm life is tough enough without an invasive species coming for your crops. This fly species puts thousands of agricultural jobs at risk. I believe we owe it to our farmers to make sure that their hard work does not get eaten up before even making it to the dinner table. I am proud to fight for our farmers and lobby for this critical funding.

In the meantime – if you see one of these nasty bugs, squish it and report it.

Link to report is here.

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Rep. Nick Langworthy Praises The Bath VA

Post author By Brian O'Neil
Post date July 27, 2023

July 27, 2023

Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy is voting for House Resolution 4366, The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Which, in the VA part of it, provides appropriations for VA hospitals. Regarding this topic on the house floor yesterday Langworthy talked about the Bath VA. “I recently had the privilege of visiting the Bath NY VA Hospital in my district, in Steuben County, where I witnessed firsthand, the incredible work done by the Bath VA staff,” Langworthy stated. “These facilities are responsible for serving thousands of veterans, and they deserve our unwavering support.”

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Langworthy, Tenney, Working On FAA Amendment

Post author By Brian O'Neil
Post date July 19, 2023

July 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmembers Nick Langworthy (NY-23), Brian Higgins (NY-26), and Claudia Tenney (NY-24) are leading an amendment to H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. This amendment would maintain the current 1,500-hour rule for pilot training. The House is expected to vote on this amendment on Wednesday, July 19.

“After the tragic crash of Flight 3407, the implementation of the 1500-hour pilot training rule has unequivocally proven its worth in enhancing aviation safety,” said Rep. Langworthy. “This policy ensures that our pilots receive comprehensive training, including valuable experience in real-world scenarios, equipping them to handle unforeseen challenges with confidence and skill. Maintaining the 1500-hour rule is essential to preserve the highest standards of safety in the skies, and I urge my colleagues to support this amendment that will save lives.”

“The families of Flight 3407 fought too hard to make flying safer for everyone and we won’t sit back and allow that progress to begin to slip away,” said Rep. Higgins. “A weakening of pilot training requirements is a weakening of airline safety. We are protecting this training standard because it is critical to protecting the public. Western New Yorkers know all too well the tragedy that can come from undertrained pilots, and we hope members of Congress will also see the wisdom in approving this amendment.”

“The 1500-hour requirement ensures that our pilots receive the necessary training and experience to handle the complexities and challenges they may face in the cockpit,” said Rep. Tenney. “In honor of the victims of Flight 3407 and their surviving families, it is crucial that we uphold this training requirement that ensures our pilots have the real life experience they need to reduce the risk of accidents and keep the flying public safe. I urge my fellow colleagues in Congress to join us in preserving this vital rule, which has demonstrated its effectiveness in making the American skies some of the safest in the world.”

H.R. 3935 would authorize and amend programs administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for fiscal years 2024 through 2028. Rep. Langworthy is a member of the House Committee on Rules, who voted to make this amendment in order.

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