KINGSTON – Congressman Maurice Hinchey will announce today that he will not seek another term.  Hinchey’s 11th term concludes at the end of this year.

The liberal Democrat represents the meandering 22nd District, which runs from Dutchess County to Broome County.

Ulster County Executive Michael Hein said Hinchey, who home is near Kingston, is his “mentor and friend,” and has been “an extraordinary and iconic representative for the people of Ulster County. His long record of accomplishment and passion are an inspiration to all public servants.”

Hinchey was first elected to the House in 1992. He is a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, which allocates funds in the federal budget. On that panel, he serves on the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and the Subcommittee on Defense and previously served on the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. He is also a member of the Joint Economic Committee. Earlier in his congressional career, Hinchey served on the House Committee on Financial Services and the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Prior to coming to Congress, Hinchey served 18 years in the New York State Assembly after being elected in 1974, including 14 years as Chairman of the Environmental Conservation Committee.

In recent years, Hinchey battled colon cancer, undergoing three surgeries.  He said his doctors have declared him cancer-free.