U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY)
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Tenney supports Equal Representation Act, seeks citizen-only census count
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) has voted in favor of the Equal Representation Act, a legislation that mandates the inclusion of a citizenship question in the census questionnaire. The Act also amends existing law to ensure that only citizens are counted when determining a state's population for the purpose of allotting seats in the House of Representatives and Electoral College votes.
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Congresswoman Tenney reintroduces act against private election funding
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), co-chair of the Election Integrity Caucus, has reintroduced the End Zuckerbucks Act. The legislation seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations from directly or indirectly providing funds for the administration of elections.
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Congresswoman Tenney Introduces the Essential Caregivers Act
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Congresswoman Tenney Condemns Upcoming Anti-Semitic Rally at Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Washington, DC — In a press release dated May 1, 2024, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) voiced her strong condemnation of an upcoming anti-Semitic rally at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. The event is set to feature a known Hamas sympathizer, Mohamed Abdou, who was recently dismissed from Columbia University for expressing support for terrorist organizations."Anti-Semitism is completely unacceptable in our community," emphasized Congresswoman Tenney in her statement. She further expressed concern over the rising tide of violence targeting Jewish individuals and the...
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Congresswoman Tenney Hosts Law Enforcement Roundtable in Western New York
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney held a roundtable discussion in Albion, New York, to address the challenges facing the local law enforcement community. The event was attended by a number of elected officials and law enforcement leaders, who gathered to discuss important issues affecting the community.In her remarks, Congresswoman Tenney expressed her gratitude to all the public servants who participated in the roundtable, stating, "Every day, these courageous men and women risk their lives for our community, and they must have the tools they need to continue to keep...
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Congresswoman Tenney Launches Community Project Funding Process for Fiscal Year 2025
Oswego, NY—Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced the launch of the Community Project Funding (CPF) process for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The deadline for this year's submissions is Monday, April 29th, 2024, at the close of business.The CPF process, as described by Congresswoman Tenney, emphasizes the importance of advocating for essential community projects. Tenney highlighted that the process provides transparency, accountability, and oversight, ensuring that critical funding decisions are not made behind closed doors without congressional input.According...
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Congresswoman Tenney Moves to Defund NPR
Washington, DC—Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced the Defund NPR Act of 2024 to prohibit federal funding to the National Public Radio (NPR) due to the platform's overwhelming partisan bias.Tenney's move comes in the wake of NPR editor Uri Berliner's suspension after he disclosed the evident levels of partisanship within the company's newsroom. Berliner highlighted that NPR reporters and editors were openly making editorial decisions to criticize President Trump and support the Biden campaigns. The revelation included instances where NPR reporters chose...
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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...
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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...
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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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Congresswoman Tenney’s Resolution Urging the European Union to Designate the IRGC as a Terrorist Organization Passes House of Representatives
Washington, DC—Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced the passage of her resolution, H.Res. 288, the Encouraging the European Union (EU) to DESIGNATE Resolution, in the House of Representatives by a vote of 411-14.The legislation specifically urges the European Union to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization under the European Union’s Common Position 931. The resolution received support from various organizations such as the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), the Jewish Institute for National...
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Congresswoman Tenney Votes to Strengthen Our Civil Liberties and National Security
Washington, DC—Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted in favor of the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, the largest intelligence reform package since FISA’s creation in 1978. This legislation prevents the FBI from targeting Americans, increases transparency and accountability in our intelligence community, and strengthens our national security.H.R. 7888, passed the House by a vote of 273-147."At a time when our adversaries are ramping up their intelligence and military capabilities and seeking to orchestrate attacks on our homeland, we must...
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Congresswoman Tenney Introduces the Don't Quit to Lobby Act
Washington, DC—Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced the Don’t Quit to Lobby Act to change the timeframe that a former Member of Congress is prohibited from lobbying to one year after the Member’s elected term ends in the House, and two years after the Senator’s elected term ends in the Senate.Congresswoman Tenney emphasized the importance of upholding commitment to public service, stating, "Elected officials made a commitment to their constituents to serve to the best of their abilities their full elected terms." She further expressed concern over the...
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Congresswoman Tenney Announces Upcoming Webinar with the Social Security Administration
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced her office will be hosting a Webinar with guests from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to discuss retirement best practices, fraud protection, and other services the SSA offers."This webinar is open to all constituents and aims to provide an overview of best practices when preparing for retirement. Guests from the SSA will share invaluable tips and strategies for navigating the complexities of retirement and accessing vital SSA resources," Congresswoman Tenney stated.The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, April...
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Congresswoman Tenney Receives Israel Heritage Foundation Cup of Blessings Award
Oswego, New York – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) received the Israel Heritage Foundation Cup of Blessings Award in recognition of her steadfast support of the Jewish community and the State of Israel. Following the ceremony, Congresswoman Tenney expressed her gratitude, stating, “I am very thankful to the Israel Heritage Foundation and Rabbi David Katz for bestowing this tremendous honor on me and my fantastic team.”In her acceptance speech, Congresswoman Tenney reiterated her commitment to standing with the Jewish community and Israel, emphasizing the importance...
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ICYMI: Congresswoman Tenney Votes to Lower Energy Prices and Unleash American Energy Dominance
On March 26, 2024, in Oswego, NY, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) took a stand against President Biden's energy policies by supporting various initiatives aimed at boosting domestic energy production and addressing the issue of rising fuel prices."Since President Biden took office, energy costs have soared, leaving families in New York and across the country unable to afford the energy that powers their lives," Congresswoman Tenney expressed, highlighting the impact of the current administration's decisions on energy prices."In November 2020, the price of heating...
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Congresswoman Tenney Opposes Excessive Spending Bill in Congress
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today took a stand against the H.R. 2882, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, which passed the House by a vote of 286 - 134.In her statement, Congresswoman Tenney expressed her dissatisfaction with the bill, stating, "Once again, instead of instituting a serious cut to excessive federal spending, Congress was forced to vote on a massive spending bill that perpetuates President Biden's policies that are detrimental to hardworking Americans." She highlighted that the bill failed to address key Republican...
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Congresswoman Tenney Votes to Force TikTok to Cut Ties with the CCP and Protect Americans’ Data
Washington, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted in favor of H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which would ensure the safety of Americans' data and the national security of the United States from threats posed by foreign adversary-controlled applications such as TikTok. This bill, which Tenney cosponsored, passed the House by a vote of 352-65, with one present vote.In response to the passing of the bill, Congresswoman Tenney expressed, "Congress has heard consistently from the intelligence community...
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Congresswoman Tenney Announces March Mobile Office Hours for Ontario and Seneca Counties
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) announced her office’s upcoming mobile office hours for the month of March. During these mobile office hours, constituents can receive one-on-one assistance from members of Tenney’s team of expert caseworkers on issues regarding federal agencies such as the Veterans Administration, Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service, or Passport Agency."If you are interested in attending any of these mobile office hours with members of Tenney’s staff, please schedule an appointment by contacting Tenney’s District...
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Representatives Tenney, Langworthy Demand Answers for New York’s Migrant Relocation Assistance Program
Representatives Claudia Tenney and Nick Langworthy of New York have raised their concerns about Governor Kathy Hochul's Migrant Relocation Assistance Program (MRAP). The program aims to relocate migrants from New York City to Upstate New York and Long Island Communities, specifically targeting Erie and Monroe Counties.In a letter addressed to Governor Hochul, the lawmakers expressed their apprehensions regarding the potential risks posed by this initiative. They highlighted their worries by stating, “Instead of reversing these disastrous policies, your administration has...