Congresswoman Tenney’s Anti-BDS Bill Passes Ways and Means Markup
Washington, DC—Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) announced the success of her bill, H.R. 5179, the Anti-BDS Labeling Act, as it passed the House Ways and Means Committee Markup by a vote of 25-17.The legislation aims to uphold the Trump administration's policy on labeling products from the West Bank and Gaza, ensuring that products are accurately marked based on their origin. Congresswoman Tenney emphasized the importance of this bill in countering the anti-Semitic BDS movement, stating, "For years, the anti-Semitic BDS movement has sought to cripple the Israeli...
Tenney Condemns New York State Guidance that Led to the Attempted Release of Alleged Criminal Illegal Immigrant in Yates County, Calls on Schumer to Pass Laken Riley Act
Penn Yan, NY - This morning, an arraignment was held in Yates County after an illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic was charged with a Class D Felony for possession of forged instruments. The local officials were unable to hold the individual due to 2020 guidance issued by New York State Attorney General Letitia James, which prevented them from doing so despite possessing a Federal Homeland Security Detainer. According to the guidance, certain restrictions are placed on the detention and re-arrest of individuals based on administrative detainers from ICE, as well...
Congresswoman Tenney Calls for the NCAA to Ban Biological Men from Women’s Sports
Washington, DC—Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today sent a letter to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker urging him to change the NCAA's policies to ban biological men from participating in women's sports. A coalition of Representatives also joined Tenney in this call for action.In the letter, Congresswoman Tenney emphasized the importance of maintaining fairness in women's sports, stating, "We must protect the opportunity for women and girls to compete and succeed in athletics fairly." She expressed concern over the NCAA's...
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New York State Republicans Call for Increased Local Control of Energy Projects
New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, along with Assemblymen Norris and Morinello, have expressed their opposition to the Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment (RAPID) Act in a letter addressed to the Governor. The act, which aims to streamline the environmental review and permitting process for renewable energy projects, has raised concerns among the lawmakers regarding its potential impact on local communities.Senator Ortt emphasized the importance of local voices in deciding the placement of large-scale energy projects, stating,...