Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Legislation to Expand Northern Border Regional Commission to Include Ontario County

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced new legislation to designate Ontario County as part of the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). This critical federal program supports economic growth and infrastructure development across the Northeast.

The NBRC is a federal-state partnership established by Congress to address the unique issues in communities across the northern border, including those in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. While many neighboring counties are already eligible to apply for NBRC funding, Ontario County has been excluded, leaving it at a disadvantage when it comes to accessing federal dollars for job creation, business development, and revitalization projects.

“Ontario County is a vital part of our region’s economy. Expanding the NBRC eligibility to include Ontario County will unlock new opportunities for investment, infrastructure, and innovation. This legislation will help ensure Ontario County can access the same tools and resources already available to its neighboring counties to support job creation, small business growth, and long-term economic vitality,” said Congresswoman Tenney. 

“Including Ontario County in the Northern Border Regional Commission will be a great benefit to our residents, farms, and businesses. Thanks to Congresswoman Tenney for her support in bringing this bill forward,” said Jared Simpson, Chair of the Ontario County Board of Supervisors.

“I am very supportive of Congresswoman Tenney’s bill to include Ontario County in the Northern Border Regional Commission, which will promote more economic development in the County. The Town of Farmington needs investment opportunities that will encourage a highly productive workforce, new housing, and improved water & sewer infrastructure,” said Peter Ingalsbe, Farmington Town Supervisor.

“We are grateful to Congresswoman Tenney for championing legislation to include Ontario County in the Northern Border Regional Commission,” said Tracey Dello Stritto, President and CEO of the Ontario County Chamber of Commerce. “This designation would open the door to transformative federal investments that support infrastructure upgrades and business innovation. Ontario County is a fast-growing, economically diverse region, and inclusion in the NBRC will enhance our ability to compete for resources that strengthen our communities and create lasting economic opportunities.”

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