U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson (R-N.Y.) outlined on Tuesday the priorities and goals he would strive for in his final term serving in the House of Representatives.
His agenda includes tax reform aimed at aiding economic growth while taking the burden off of small businesses and working families; education policy that improves school districts and empowers students, teachers and families; and pursuing scientifically sound energy policy that finds cost-effective energy solutions that can benefit the environment.
“I deeply appreciate the overwhelming support I received in the November election,” Gibson said. “There was a strong mandate from across the ideological spectrum and partisan divide, something that is rare in the current political environment.”
Gibson also reiterated his intention of stepping down after this term, a self-imposed term limit.
“As I stated shortly after retiring from the U.S. Army and first pursuing a seat in Congress in 2010, I planned to self-impose a term limit,” Gibson said. “Accordingly, after much reflection and consultation with my family, this will be my third and final time taking the oath of office as a representative in the U.S. House. I thank the voters of upstate New York for this privilege to serve and pledge to continue to work tirelessly on their behalf in this final term.”