Congresswoman Tenney's Weekly Newsletter Have questions? Contact Me Here My Law Enforcement and Border Security Plans As part of my ongoing commitment to safeguarding our communities, this week I released my Law Enforcement and Border Security plans, which detail my efforts to support our communities’ safety and security. Throughout my tenure in Congress, I have remained committed to supporting legislation that stands against the “defund and demoralize the police” movement. Our plan supports public safety and brings our communities together. While migrant surges may not be new, the magnitude of this current crisis is unprecedented. That is why I have repeatedly called for the impeachment of President Joe Biden and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over this crisis. I remain committed to fortifying our borders, restoring safety to our streets, and ending the migrant crisis plaguing our region and country. To view my full Law Enforcement Plan, click here. To view my full Border Security Plan, click here. Supporting the Creation of a Space National Guard Now more than ever, as our adversaries continue to ramp up their space capabilities, we must enhance our own efforts and continue to focus on space exploration and defense. By supporting the creation of the Space National Guard as the primary reserve component of the U.S. Space Force, we are leveraging the technical expertise of part-time reservists who work full-time in the private sector. The bipartisan and bicameral support for the establishment of the Space National Guard illustrates the importance of cooperation in advancing our military capabilities. Notably, this would have a direct impact on the 222nd Command and Control Squadron, based in Rome, New York, which is part of the 107th Attack Wing, based at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. This Air National Guard Squadron would be a natural fit for the Space National Guard. I look forward to the positive impact this will have on our region and on our nation's ability to maintain its dominance in space. READ MORE: Rep. Claudia Tenney pushes for establishing 'Space National Guard' Reintroducing the Local Law Enforcement Protection Act to Defend Qualified Immunity With crime rates continuing to surge across our country and assaults against our brave police officers on the rise, it is deeply concerning that Democrats in Congress and Albany continue to advocate for defunding the police and ending qualified immunity. This week, I met with the Ontario County Sheriff Department to discuss the ongoing crime crisis in our community. I also had the opportunity to deliver the keynote address at the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy Graduation Ceremony where I reiterated my support for our men and women in blue. These brave officers, and law enforcement across our community risk their lives every day, and they deserve to be able to perform their duties without fear of frivolous lawsuits. By introducing the Local Law Enforcement Protection Act this week, I reiterated my commitment to always stand in solidarity with the courageous law enforcement officers who protect our community. Honoring a World War II Hero Last week, I had the distinct honor to recognize the bravery of Torpedoman's Mate Second Class Joseph Edward Joseph for his service in the Navy during World War II. Joseph Edward Joseph was honorably discharged from the United States Navy on January 4, 1946, after serving in World War II aboard the USS Aulick. On November 29, 1944, six Japanese planes attacked the Aulick in the Leyte Gulf while on anti-submarine patrol, with 31 men giving their lives in defense of their ship, fellow service members, and country, 64 being wounded, and one sailor missing in action. Joseph, for his actions and bravery, earned the Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three bronze battle stars, World War II Victory Medal, and foreign awards of the Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze battle star. Mr. Joseph served our country with distinction aboard the USS Aulick during World War II. Few things can be done to show our nation's true gratitude for his service, but I was humbled to be able to present these medals and awards to Mr. Joseph’s son in honor of his service. May these medals represent our national unity, resilience, and appreciation for the sacrifices made by Mr. Joseph and all our nation’s military heroes. READ MORE: For the family of Joseph Joseph, the wait to receive war medals was 78 years Touring NY-24 Pharmacies On Thursday, my team and I visited the Middleport Family Pharmacy and Rosenkrans Pharmacy, two family owned pharmacies in NY-24. Middleport Family Pharmacy has been dedicated to our community's health and personalized care for families for the last 30 years. Rosenkrans Pharmacy has been dedicated to serving our community and ensuring patients have access to vital medications since 1937. Thank you for the opportunity to learn more about the important services you provide to NY-24 families! Visiting the Rochester Homebuilders Association's Construction Site On Monday, my team and I met with the Rochester Home Builders Association and toured one of their construction sites. We discussed the many challenges and opportunities surrounding the industry in NY-24 and what I am doing in Congress to continue to create jobs and support our economy. I remain committed to supporting the homebuilding industry and homeowners in our community. Internships Available in DC and District Offices Interested in interning in my Washington DC, Oswego, Lockport or Victor offices? Apply today! My team is looking for students from New York's 24th Congressional District who are interested in learning more about the legislative process. Fall 2023 internships will begin next month, so don't miss your chance! To apply, please fill out the form on my website here. Don't hesitate to call my Washington DC office at 202-225-3665 with any questions. 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. Tenney | 2349 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]