Local Rep. John Faso (R-Kinderhook) voted with most Republicans Sept. 28 on two bills. Faso voted for the Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017, which passed 264-155, with only seven Republicans against the bill. The GOP said it would save taxpayers money, while Democrats railed against the further deregulation of national airline policy. Faso was also one of all but three Republicans voting for the Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons Act of 2017, which passed 244-171. This bill aims to keep folks with felony warrants or parole violations from receiving Social Security disability or retirement checks.