Mannion, John W.

John W. Mannion is a Democrat representing New York's 22nd Congressional District, which includes Syracuse, Utica, and surrounding communities in Central New York. He took office in January 2025 after winning the 2024 election. Before entering Congress, Mannion spent nearly three decades as a high school science teacher, teaching Advanced Placement Biology and Chemistry in the West Genesee Central School District. He also served as president of the West Genesee Teachers' Association for eight years, representing 400 teachers and nurses during contract negotiations. Mannion previously served in the New York State Senate from 2020 to 2024, where he championed economic development and workforce initiatives.

In Congress, Mannion serves on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Education and Workforce, reflecting his focus on rural development and educational policy. His subcommittee assignments include Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development; Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology; Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education; and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. His legislative priorities center on education and workforce development, as evidenced by bills such as the READ Act and the Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2025.

During his time in the state senate, Mannion served as the founding chairman of the Senate Committee on Disabilities and secured funding for workforce development programs. He was instrumental in passing the Green Chips legislation, which provided low-cost power to the computer chip industry and helped attract Micron's $100 billion investment in his district. Mannion is a lifelong Central New Yorker, born and raised in Syracuse, and the grandson of Irish immigrants.