Niagara Leader

Rep. Claudia Tenney, representing New York’s 24th district in the U.S. Congress, offers insights into her recent activities and policy positions through social media. Born in 1961 in New Hartford, New York, Tenney has served in Congress since 2021 and previously served in the New York State Assembly from 2011 to 2016.

On April 16, 2025, Tenney expressed her appreciation for first responders by attending the Pultneyville Fire Company's Annual Dinner. She celebrated the dedication of the firefighters, particularly honoring "this year's Firefighter of the Year, Chief Kurt Cronin." The event allowed Tenney to engage with and thank those serving the Pultneyville community. "Our team recently had the pleasure of attending the Pultneyville Fire Company's Annual Dinner to honor & celebrate first responders!"

Within a day, on April 17, 2025, Tenney voiced her support for the "Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act" proposed by Rep. Richard Hudson. She emphasized the importance of protecting citizens' rights, stating, "Our Second Amendment right to keep & bear arms should not end at state lines." This legislation aims to enable citizens to maintain their concealed carry rights across state boundaries.

Also on April 17, Tenney highlighted the Trump administration's immigration policies, particularly the deportation of what she described as "criminal illegal immigrants at a record pace." She described her visit to the CECOT prison in El Salvador, where these individuals are held, and contrasted Republican and Democratic views on immigration, stating that "Democrats want to bring these criminals back to America." "The Trump admin is deporting criminal illegal immigrants at a record pace."

Tenney, a graduate of Colgate University and the University of Cincinnati, remains a prominent figure in regional politics, currently residing in Canandaigua.