Congresswoman Tenney's Weekly Newsletter Have questions? Contact Me Here Garland’s Corrupt Hunter Biden Plea Deal Should be Dead on Arrival The IRS investigators on the case recommended felony charges for Biden, but yet again, his last name shielded him from real accountability. This inappropriate and premature plea deal in front of Judge Noreika would allow Hunter Biden to essentially walk free on watered-down misdemeanors. The IRS investigators on the case recommended felony charges for Biden, but yet again, his last name shielded him from real accountability. This inappropriate and premature plea deal in front of Judge Noreika would allow Hunter Biden to essentially walk free on watered-down misdemeanors. There is clearly a two-tiered prosecutorial system under Garland: one standard for the Bidens and a different one for everyone else. Read my full thoughts on this here or below. READ MORE: The critical court deadline that will determine Hunter Biden’s fate Standing Up for the Victims of Flight 3407 This week, the House voted on the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through FY2028. This bill included an amendment led by Rep Nick Langworthy, Brian Higgins, and I, which works to protect the proven and effective 1,500-hour training standard pilots have had for over a decade. This 1,500-hour standard was enacted after the 2009 Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash in Clarence, NY, that killed all 49 individuals on board and 1 person on the ground. This 1500-hour requirement ensures that our pilots receive the necessary training and experience to handle the complexities and challenges they may face in the cockpit. In honor of the victims of Flight 3407 and their surviving families, it is crucial that we uphold this training requirement that ensures our pilots have the real-life experience they need to reduce the risk of accidents and keep the flying public safe. This rule has played a pivotal role in making American skies some of the safest in the world. By passing this legislation, we can ensure the continued safety and security of our skies and honor the memories of those who tragically lost their lives on Flight 3407. READ MORE: Bill's amendment marks big win for families of Flight 3407 victims The Snub Heard Around the World The 75th anniversary of the strong, historically unbreakable bond between the United States and Israel is being celebrated this year. Unfortunately, the occasion is marred by President Joe Biden’s personal animus towards Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which is weakening our relationship with the only democracy in the Middle East. Biden snubbed Netanyahu by instead inviting President Isaac Herzog, Israel’s head of state, who lacks executive power, to an official state visit. This decision was not out of reverence but politics. Read my full thoughts on this in my op-ed here or at the link below! READ MORE: Biden’s Bibi hatred endangers national security Supporting Small, Local News Organizations As the former owner and publisher of the Mid-York Weekly, a local weekly newspaper, I understand how essential it is to support local news organizations and provide our communities with locally-sourced news. This week, I introduced the Community News and Small Business Support Act ensures that local news organizations can continue to deliver vital news stories that matter most to our communities while allowing our small businesses to grow and our communities to stay informed. I am thrilled to introduce this bill and will continue to advocate for local news organizations and small businesses across our district. READ MORE: The Community News and Small Business Support Act (H.R. 4756) offering tax credits to local/community news publishers and businesses that advertise on their platforms. Transparency in Congress and a well-informed electorate are vital to preserving our self-governing Constitutional Republic. My constituents deserve to know how their members of Congress vote, which is why I have explained every vote I have cast in Congress since I was first elected. 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” for H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. This legislation reauthorizes the functions of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through FY2028, including activities and programs related to aerospace innovation, airport planning and development, facilities and equipment, and operations. In addition, it includes an amendment I led with Representatives Langworthy and Higgins to preserve the 1,500-hour flight requirement for pilots. The 1,500-hour requirement was passed in 2010 in response to the 2009 Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash in Clarence, NY, that killed all 49 individuals on board and one person on the ground. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined in its accident report that the crash could have been avoided if the pilots had received additional training in effectively handling a stalled aircraft. Ultimately, H.R. 3935 will support the aviation workforce, improve the flight experience for passengers, and advance the safety record of American aviation. This bill passed the House with a bipartisan majority of 351-69. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 3941, the Schools Not Shelters Act. President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas’ refusal to secure the southern border has led to a national migrant crisis. As a result, New York City has been shipping migrants to Upstate New York for housing, including in schools and university dorms, despite the lack of resources or physical space. This disrupts the summer uses of these schools, hindering the community’s access to meals, recreational facilities, and additional support services. This shortsighted and dangerous plan undermines the learning process, poses substantial safety concerns, and disturbs ordinary school routines. To address this issue, H.R. 3941 would prohibit any schools or universities from being forced to house migrants, protecting these institutions for our students and their communities. Upstate New York schools should be dedicated to cultivating a safe learning environment for our children, not providing housing for unvetted migrants. Our communities should not have to shoulder the burden of President Biden’s refusal to enforce our nation’s immigration laws. This bill passed the House by a vote of 222-201. I voted “No” on H.J. Res. 68, Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on October 27, 2006. This resolution would terminate Executive Order 13413, a President Bush-era executive order that was renewed annually by Presidents Obama, Trump, and Biden. This executive order declared a national emergency in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and gives the President broader sanction authority to target individuals who perpetuate the conflict, provide arms in the conflict, or otherwise exploit those involved. One of the key individuals sanctioned under this national emergency is Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer called the “Merchant of Death”, who provided arms to both sides of the conflict in the DRC. Ultimately, the bill lacks the necessary reforms to return emergency powers from the executive branch to the people’s elected representatives in Congress. All this bill would do is reward terrorists, many of whom are intent on killing citizens of the United States, and remove the fines used to compensate American victims of terrorism, such as our 9/11 families. This bill failed to pass the House by a vote of 348-65. I voted “No” on H.J. Res. 70, Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 25, 2011. This resolution would terminate Executive Order 13566, a President Obama-era executive order that was renewed annually by Presidents Trump and Biden. This executive order declared a national emergency in Libya and gives the President broader sanction authority to target individuals who perpetuate the conflict. Many individuals, such as the Qaddafi family, are sanctioned under this national emergency, which includes Qaddafi’s son who is wanted for war crimes. Ultimately, the bill lacks the necessary reforms to return emergency powers from the executive branch to the people’s elected representatives in Congress. All this bill would do is reward terrorists, many of whom are intent on killing citizens of the United States, and remove the fines used to compensate American victims of terrorism, such as our 9/11 families. This bill failed to pass the House by a vote of 30-388. I voted “No” on H.J. Res. 71, Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on May 22, 2003. This resolution would terminate Executive Order 13303, a President Bush-era executive order that was renewed annually by Presidents Obama, Trump, and Biden. This executive order declared a national emergency in Iraq and gives the President broader sanction authority to target individuals who perpetuate the conflict, provide arms in the conflict, or otherwise exploit those involved. This includes Iranian-backed militias who continue to attack U.S. forces and terrorize Iraqi citizens. Ultimately, the bill lacks the necessary reforms to return emergency powers from the executive branch to the people’s elected representatives in Congress. All this bill would do is reward terrorists, many of whom are intent on killing citizens of the United States, and remove the fines used to compensate American victims of terrorism, such as our 9/11 families. This bill failed to pass the House by a vote of 26-394. I voted “No” on H.J. Res. 79, Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on May 11, 2004. This resolution would terminate Executive Order 13338, a President Bush-era executive order that was renewed annually by Presidents Obama, Trump, and Biden. This executive order declared a national emergency in Syria and gives the President broader sanction authority to target individuals who perpetuate the conflict, provide arms in the conflict, or otherwise exploit those involved. This includes the brutal Assad regime who use chemical weapons against their own people. Ultimately, the bill lacks the necessary reforms to return emergency powers from the executive branch to the people’s elected representatives in Congress. All this bill would do is reward terrorists, many of whom are intent on killing citizens of the United States, and remove the fines used to compensate American victims of terrorism, such as our 9/11 families. This bill failed to pass the House by a vote of 24-394. I voted “No” on H.J. Res. 74, Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on May 16, 2012. This resolution would terminate Executive Order 13611, a President Obama-era executive order that was renewed annually by Presidents Trump and Biden. This executive order declared a national emergency in Yemen and gives the President broader sanction authority to target individuals who perpetuate the conflict, provide arms in the conflict, or otherwise exploit those involved. This includes the Iranian-backed Houthis who obstructed the peaceful transfer of power and are responsible for the ongoing civil war. Ultimately, the bill lacks the necessary reforms to return emergency powers from the executive branch to the people’s elected representatives in Congress. All this bill would do is reward terrorists, many of whom are intent on killing citizens of the United States, and remove the fines used to compensate American victims of terrorism, such as our 9/11 families. This bill failed to pass the House by a vote of 27-398. I voted “Yes” on H.Con.Res. 57, Expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel. Last weekend, Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) claimed that Israel is “a racist state” just days before the President of Israel was scheduled to visit Washington, DC and address Congress. While many Members of Congress rightfully condemned Representative Jayapal’s comments, she refused to show remorse. Even more astonishing, a handful of Members of Congress, including Representatives Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) parroted her remarks. This commonsense and bipartisan resolution makes it the sense of Congress that Israel is not a racist or apartheid state; that Congress rejects anti-Semitism; and that the United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel. I was honored to cosponsor this resolution and vote for it on the floor when it passed the House by a vote of 412-9. I voted “Yes” on S. 111, the Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2023. This legislation requires federal agencies to provide a concise, online summary for any proposed rule. The change will boost government transparency, allowing the American people to more effectively engage with the federal rulemaking process. This builds on a similar provision I supported in the 115th Congress to curb the regulatory bureaucracy and provide additional visibility to the American people. With these commonsense reforms, we can help ensure that rule makers are held accountable and federal policy fully reflects the needs of the American people. This bill passed the House by a vote of 400-0. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 813, the Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2023. In recent years, American companies have seen a significant increase in global investment, boosting our nation’s economy and domestic workforce. H.R. 813 aims to build on this strength, requiring the Secretary of Commerce to review U.S. global competitiveness in attracting global investment from responsible private sector entities and submit a report to Congress. This report will help Congress craft critical legislation aimed at reducing our dependency on China and other foreign adversaries in our supply chain, while increasing our global economic leadership. It is vital we do all we can to help boost investment in American industry, innovation, and jobs. This bill passed the House by a vote of 386-22. Strengthen Benefits for Medal of Honor Families PHOTO CREDITS: ROCHESTER FIRST America’s Medal of Honor Recipients, and their families, have put so much on the line to defend our great Nation and safeguard our freedoms. It is only right that we ensure their surviving families receive the benefits they have earned and fully deserve. That's why I cosponsored H.R. 841, the Sergeant Gary Beikarch Medal of Honor Act. This legislation, named after Rochester native Gary Beikarch, guarantees that the widows of Medal of Honor recipients are eligible for the complete benefits earned by their spouses. I am inspired by the Beikirch family's dedication to this issue and thank them for working to support surviving spouses nationwide. It's time to get this legislation across the finish line and ensure our Medal of Honor spouses receive the benefits they deserve. READ MORE: ‘Medal of Honor’ bill named for local veteran receives support from Congresswoman Tenney Urging Governor Hochul to Veto Unscientific Neonicotinoid Pesticides Ban Albany Democrats are once again targeting Upstate family farmers, imposing unscientific restrictions on our agriculture industry. This move will further exacerbate the challenges our agricultural producers already face due to burdensome regulations, high prices, and labor shortages. New York’s 24th District, one of the largest agriculture districts in the Northeast, is home to many of the hardworking farmers who feed our community, state, and nation. It is essential that we do not place any more onerous and unscientific regulations on this vital part of our state economy. This week, I sent a letter to Governor Hochul urging her to immediately veto New York State Senate Bill S1856A, the Birds and Bees Protection Act, which would ban 80 to 90 percent of neonics that are used on crops such as corn, soybean, and wheat seeds. This bill would be a step backward for farmers and our rural communities and must be immediately blocked. July Webinar Recap: Veteran Affairs Thank you to all who participated in July's informative monthly webinar series, which focused on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs services. You can find the recording of this webinar and all of our past webinars here. Schedule Your Trip To DC Today! Are you planning to travel to our nation's capital this summer? My team would love to assist you in planning tours of some of our nation's greatest monuments! Tours of the Capitol Building are fully reopened Monday-Saturday. While the White House requires 21 days' minimum notice to accommodate any tour requests. Availability for both of these tours are extremely limited. I urge you to reach out to my office as soon as possible regarding all future tour requests. You can do so by accessing my tour request portal here. While my office may be unable to secure a tour for all the sites you have selected, given the high demand and currently limited availability, there are a number of locations that remain available for public tours. I urge you to visit house.gov for more information regarding these opportunities. Such locations include the Supreme Court and the National Archives, which you can view here and here. You can also register to receive your very own library card through the Library of Congress, which you can do here. I would also suggest you contact your U.S. Senators, as they, too can accommodate tour requests. Rest assured that my office will do all it can to accommodate as many requests as possible. We appreciate your understanding in this matter and wish all visitors a safe and pleasant trip to Washington, D.C. 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. 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