Congresswoman Tenney's Weekly Newsletter Have questions? Contact Me Here Released My Veterans and Broadband Access Plans This week, I unveiled my Broadband Access Plan and Veterans Plan, which underscore my unwavering dedication to bridging the digital divide in our rural communities and honoring the service of our nation’s brave veterans. As a Marine Mom, I am committed to ensuring our veterans have the resources and federal support they need to reintegrate into society and access their hard-earned benefits. In addition, I am working to cut through bureaucratic red tape preventing the expansion of affordable rural broadband and supporting legislation to give NY-24 access to fast, dependable, and affordable broadband options. To view Tenney’s full Broadband Access Plan, click here. To view Tenney’s full Veterans Plan, click here. Demanding Answers from Secretary Mayorkas for his Involvement in the NY Migrant Crisis This week, I joined Fox & Friends First to discuss my efforts to hold Biden accountable for his disastrous migrant crisis. All of New York, including NY-24, is suffering from the escalating migrant crisis that threatens the safety of our communities and strains our resources. The Biden Administration's failure to enforce our nation's laws and secure our borders has led to unprecedented challenges, and I am working to hold this Administration accountable. I am sending a letter to Secretary Mayorkas, demanding answers and transparency regarding federal involvement in migrant resettlement, vetting procedures, and the financial burden being put on taxpayers. My priority will always be to protect the well-being of our community's tax-paying residents. Demanding Biden Reconsider his Plan to Nominate Jack Lew to be the U.S. Ambassador to Israel This week, alongside Congressman Max Miller (R-OH), I led a letter to President Biden voicing serious concern about the potential nomination of former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew to be the U.S. Ambassador to Israel. This letter calls for President Biden to nominate someone who can effectively strengthen and enhance the U.S.-Israel relationship during a critical juncture in diplomatic ties. In this letter, I highlight several key areas of concern regarding former Secretary Lew's nomination. Notably, his involvement in creating the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal, has raised questions about his capacity to safeguard American and Israeli national security interests. The letter also calls attention to former Secretary Lew's support for President Obama's decision not to veto UNSC Resolution 2334 (2016), which condemned Israeli settlement constructions, and has raised concerns about former Secretary Lew’s alignment with positions that may weaken Israel's diplomatic standing. At a time when collaboration between the United States and Israel is of utmost importance, we need an ambassador that works to reaffirm our nation's unfailing support for Israel. Given Secretary Lew’s history of controversial remarks and actions which harm Israel’s global standing and national security, he is ill-suited for this critical role. We need an ambassador who can engage with Israeli leadership, and Jack Lew has proven he is the wrong man for the job. To view the full letter, click here. Remembering Our Local Heroes Act This week, alongside Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH), I reintroduced the Remembering Our Local Heroes Act to establish a federal grant program to provide financial aid to assist in the construction, maintenance, and restoration of local memorials that recognize the service of veterans, active-duty military, law enforcement, and firefighters across the nation. Our nation heroes, from veterans to police and firefighters, deserve to have their legacy remembered for generations to come. The Remembering Our Local Heroes Act provides communities across the country with the additional financial assistance they need to ensure these brave men and women are never forgotten. Those who serve our communities and protect our freedoms with bravery and distinction deserve our remembrance. I joined Varney & Co. to Discuss the Growing Opioid and Migrant Crisis Hitting Upstate NY This week I joined Varney & Co. to discuss how opioids- including fentanyl and "zombie drug" xylazine- have impacted upstate NY communities. Under this administration, fentanyl overdoses are now the leading cause of death among Americans aged 18-45. Joe Biden's open border has allowed illegal drugs and migrants to flood into our communities; that, coupled with Kathy Hochul's soft on crime approach has created disastrous outcomes for upstate New Yorkers. Recently, I've met with police officers across NY-24 who are working diligently to address this crisis and protect our communities from these destructive substances! 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 soon? 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! 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