Congresswoman Tenney's Weekly Newsletter Have questions? Contact Me Here Sounding the Alarm on Governor Hochul's Potential Plan to House Migrants at SUNY Facilities My office has received information that Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration is actively considering using SUNY facilities across New York, including at SUNY Geneseo and SUNY Oswego, to house illegal migrants. This is a misguided decision that will make our communities less safe and put an enormous burden on local governments and taxpayers, not to mention one that would negatively impact our students. Without extensive vetting, health screenings, funding, and background information, we have no idea who these migrants even are or where they came from. Just this week, yet another terrorist was apprehended crossing our border, this time from Afghanistan. This unmitigated disaster is a direct result of Joe Biden’s open border agenda and Kathy Hochul’s policies that have made New York a magnet for illegal immigrants. Governor Hochul should immediately clarify that SUNY facilities will not be used to house illegal immigrants and take further action to make clear that those who travel here illegally will not receive taxpayer-subsidized housing under New York City’s “right-to-shelter” policy, which was never intended to be applied in this context. Upstate New York counties that stand for the rule of law should not be forced to pay the price for those that have embraced disastrous and illegal sanctuary city policies. READ MORE: Tenney Speaks Out Against Hochul Plan for Illegal Immigrants Honoring Police Officers Across the United States Today marks the end of National Police Week. Last week, I participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Law Enforcement Memorial, where I laid a wreath to honor Rochester police officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz. Officer Mazurkiewicz, who was raised in Livingston County, was tragically killed in the line of duty in 2022. And this week, I voted in favor of four pieces of legislation focused on supporting law enforcement officers. Law enforcement officers safeguard our communities, tirelessly dedicating their lives to serving and protecting, and we must stand united in support of these brave men and women. Their unwavering commitment to keeping our communities safe speaks to their valor and integrity. READ MORE: Tenney votes for law enforcement bills to mark National Police Week President Biden MUST Negotiate in Good-Faith on the Debt Ceiling I joined Newsmax's Wake Up America to discuss the Debt Ceiling crisis facing our nation. Since President Biden took office in January 2021, he and House Democrats have increased the 10-year spending trajectory by $10 trillion. This includes ramming through their $2 TRILLION so-called "American Rescue Plan" that ignited the highest spike in consumer prices in 40 years! House Republicans are committed to a responsible debt ceiling increase, which is exactly why we passed the Limit Save Grow Act. This legislation will limit Washington spending, return federal spending to 2022 levels, hold future increases in spending to 1% annually, and save $3.6 trillion over ten years. 70% of Americans agree: President Biden must come back to the negotiating table and talk with House Republicans. I want to know what you think. Should President Biden negotiate with Republicans to responsibly address the Debt Ceiling? Yes Select No Select READ MORE: Rep. Tenney to Newsmax: Default Unlikely, but Biden Must Negotiate Marking my 500th Vote Explanation! Transparency in Congress and a well-informed electorate are vital to preserving our self-governing Constitutional Republic. Constituents deserve to know how their members of Congress vote, which is why I have explained the votes I have cast in Congress since I was first elected. Those I represent will always know where I stand, and I will continue to prioritize transparency, accessibility, and integrity in everything I do on behalf of New York’s 24th Congressional District. To read more about my votes and see the full list with explanations of all the legislation considered this week by the House, please click here. I voted “Yes” on H.Con.Res. 40, a resolution expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies. The Defund the Police movement combined with other failed policies like New York’s disastrous bail law and attacks on qualified immunity, have led to an increase in crime and hindered law enforcement’s ability to keep criminals off our streets. Particularly at a time when crime rates are on the rise throughout the country, it is vital to support our law enforcement officers. This resolution sends a clear message to state and local officials that the new House Republican majority will no longer stand by while these attacks on our public safety continue, an important step in finally turning this tide and backing the blue. This bill passed the House by a vote of 301- 119. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 3091 the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act. Currently, federal agencies needlessly destroy service weapons after they are retired from official use, at a cost to taxpayers. This bill allows law enforcement officers to purchase their service weapon after the weapon is officially retired, which not only saves taxpayers the cost of salvaging the weapon but brings in revenue. In addition to creating a revenue source, this commonsense bill also provides our law enforcement officers with a way of protecting themselves and their families with a tool they already have extensive training with. This bill passed the House by a vote of 232-198. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 2494, the POLICE Act. This legislation clarifies that assaulting a police officer is a deportable offense. Illegal aliens who assault law enforcement officers should be subject to immediate removal from our country. At a time when both crime and illegal immigration have skyrocketed due to the Biden administration’s open border policies, we must respond with commonsense legislation such as this to return safety and order to our communities. I am honored to be a cosponsor of this legislation and I am outraged that most of my Democratic colleagues oppose this commonsense bill. This bill passed by a vote of 255-175. I voted “Yes” on H.Res. 363, a resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. This resolution celebrates National Police Week through recognizing the service of law enforcement officers in our society. Among others, the resolution honors Anthony Patrick Mazurkiewicz, a 29-year veteran of the Rochester Police Department. On July 21st, 2022 he was tragically killed in the line of duty, while working a surveillance detail. Officer Mazurkiewicz served our community with great distinction, and I was honored to support this resolution that recognizes his sacrifice. This resolution passed the House by a vote of 412-0. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 3089, the NDO Fairness Act, which places commonsense limits on the electronic surveillance of Americans. Currently, the federal government is allowed to use Non-Disclosure orders (NDOs) to search an individual’s electronic data without giving advanced notice. In response, this bipartisan legislation imposes important limits and qualifications on when NDOs can be granted. These enhanced guardrails would rein in the overuse and indefinite length of NDOs, restore due process and First Amendment protections for American citizens, and limit the ability of the federal government to disrupt the efforts of investigative journalists. Under the existing system, NDOs can be easily abused, but this important bill will fix our broken system. This bill passed 413-2. READ MORE: Tenney achieves milestone with 500th vote explanation NY24 Congressional Art Competition Winner Announced Congratulations to Kailey Forbes, this year's winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. Every year, I am in awe of the talented works produced by our region’s young artists, and this year was no exception. I would also like to congratulate Angelina Broecker, Jennifer Daum, and Hayley Topping for placing in this year’s competition. I sincerely thank the judges, art teachers, and students for participating in this program. I look forward to seeing Kailey’s artwork hanging in the halls of Congress for the next year! Below are our 24th District winners of the 2023 art competition: First Place (To be featured in the Capitol): Kailey Forbes Union Springs High School Grade 12 “Duality” Second Runner-Up: Angelina Broecker Barker Central High School Grade 12 "The Air We Breathe" Third Runner-Up: Jennifer Daum Union Springs High School Grade 10 "Saying Goodbye" Honorable Mention: Hayley Topping North Rose-Wolcott High School Grade 12 "Multiple Monochrome Ice Cubes" Want to see all the great pieces of art submitted for this year's competition? View these art pieces and all the submitted artwork by clicking here. READ MORE: Cayuga County student wins Rep. Claudia Tenney's annual art contest Next week, my office will be hosting the fifth segment of our monthly webinar series, this time focused on how my office can assist individuals and organizations with navigating the federal grant process. The webinar is open to all constituents and will provide a general overview of how constituents can find federal grant opportunities and what goes into building a strong application package. Those interested in attending this webinar should RSVP by emailing [email protected]. Participants who register in advance will receive a link to the Zoom meeting on the morning of the event. When: Wednesday, May 24th Time: 10 AM RSVP: To receive the Zoom link by emailing: [email protected] Mark your calendars! We have our final in-person one-on-one Mobile Office Hours for the month of May this Wednesday in Wyoming County. To schedule your appointment, call 315-236-7088. WYOMING COUNTY Date: Wednesday, May 24th Time: 10 AM-12 PM Place: Attica Fire Department Address: 9 Water Street, Attica, NY 14011 Need Help with a Federal Agency? Call us today. If you or someone you know ever needs assistance with a federal agency, we are just a phone call away and are ready to help you! Please contact my Victor Office at 585-869-2060, my Oswego Office at 315-236-7088 or my Lockport Office at 716-514-5130! Thank you for the opportunity to represent you. Have news or updates to share? Email me! If you have updates regarding events in the community or other news to share from across New York's 24th District, please visit the "Contact Me" page on my website to share it with me. My team will try to include as many of your updates from around #NY24 as we can each week. ‌ ‌ ‌ Rep. Tenney | 2349 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]