Congressman Chris Collins

Representing the 27th District of New York

Vision: The United States of America will reclaim its past glory as the Land of Opportunity, restoring the promise of the American Dream for our children and grandchildren.

Education

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More on Education

Aug 8, 2019 Press Release

Clarence, D.C. - Congressman Chris Collins today announced $883,754 in federal funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for SUNY College at Geneseo. The grant will help fund the ADVANCE Partnership: Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges Partnering and Liaising Across the Nation that SUNY Geneseo is leading.

Aug 1, 2019 Press Release
Clarence, NY – Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $781,313 in federal funding for the Community Action of Orleans and Genesee, Inc. The grant was awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Head Start Projects Program which promotes school readiness of children under five from low-income families.
 
Apr 15, 2019 Press Release

Clarence, NY – Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) joined participating high school students and their families at the Roz Steiner Art Gallery, located on the Genesee Community College campus, for a brief reception to announce the winner, runner up, and honorable mentions of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition.

Feb 23, 2016 Press Release

Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement announcing the United States Naval Academy’s Summer Programs and encouraging all eligible high school students in New York’s 27th Congressional District to apply.

Jul 31, 2015 Press Release

Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement after introducing H.R. 3327, the Kids Before Cons Act, which will block the Obama administration’s plans to use Pell grants to fund college programs for prisoners.

May 13, 2015 Press Release

Congressmen Chris Collins (NY-27) and Blake Farenthold (TX-27) today released the following statements after introducing the Protecting All College Tuition Act (PACT Act). The PACT Act protects students, parents, and colleges against a troubling new practice by bankruptcy trustees targeting tuition payments parents have made on their children’s behalf.

Mar 18, 2015 Press Release

Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) issued the following statement after joining Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) and others in introducing the bipartisan Manufacturing Universities Act.

Feb 20, 2015 Press Release

Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement encouraging local high school students in New York’s 27th district to participate in this year’s Congressional Art Competition.

“Each day, members of Congress and hundreds of visitors to the Capitol walk by the award winning artwork submitted by high school students from around the country,” said Collins.  “I look forward to another year with excellent submissions from NY-27 students and the opportunity to welcome our winning artist to Washington this summer.”

Sep 18, 2014 Press Release

Rep. Chris Collins and Rep. Elizabeth Esty (D-CT) today introduced H.R. 5526, the Manufacturing Universities Act of 2014, to prepare engineering students for innovative careers in manufacturing.

Jul 14, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 5031, the STEM Education Act of 2014.