Congresswoman Tenney's Weekly Newsletter Have questions? Contact Me Here The United States Must Stand with Israel Last weekend, as millions of Israelis were celebrating Shabbat and Shemini Atzeret, Hamas launched a surprise air, land, and sea invasion of Israel. Hamas, which has ruled over Gaza since 2007, showed its savagery during this invasion by killing, raping, torturing, and kidnapping Israeli civilians, including children, women, and the elderly. As of yesterday, the attacks have killed over 1,300 Israelis and over 1020 Israelis are being held hostage. In response to these heinous attacks, Israel announced Operation Swords of Iron, a full-scale mobilization of troops, and a massive ground operation in Gaza. That is why I introduced the “Operation Swords of Iron” Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act to appropriate $2 billion for Israel’s Iron Dome defense system. The iron dome has intercepted nearly 600 rockets, making essential we replenish this defense system and give Israel the resources they need to defend themselves. What is happening in Israel is critical to our national security. We must stand with our greatest ally and the only democracy in the Middle East as they exercise their unequivocal right to defend itself and pursue justice for all those brutally harmed by Hamas. READ MORE: Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Iron Dome Appropriations Act Update on the House Republican Leadership Race The American electorate has chosen Republicans to lead, and we are committed to fulfilling that duty. Currently, 70% of appropriations have been approved by the House, and more are set to follow. We must resume our legislative duties and continue passing fiscally responsible spending bills. House Republicans are still working to select a new Republican Speaker of the House, one that works for hardworking Americans in our community and the country, not against. It's time to get to work on behalf of the American people! The Biden Administration Refuses to Hold the Iranian Regime Accountable The Biden Administration refuses to hold the Iranian regime accountable. Just a couple of weeks ago, a massive expose revealed that Special Envoy to Iran Robert Malley hired compromised Iranian assets in his office who had access to classified top-secret information. The Wall Street Journal also reported that Iran helped plan and “green-lit” this attack. Congress must fully investigate whether Iran used classified information obtained through these compromised individuals. Regardless, Rob Malley must be held accountable for his treasonous actions! The war in Gaza is a stark reminder of the consequences our Allies face due to Biden's weak leadership. The U.S. must reclaim its role as the strong, unwavering voice the world relies on! READ MORE: Rep. Tenney to Newsmax: Biden WH All About Weakness, Appeasement Encouraging Fiscally Conservative Policies Since I was elected to public office, my mission has always been to put New York taxpayers first. For America to remain competitive and free, our nation needs fiscally conservative policies that encourages work and allow the American economy to flourish. Yet America is facing surging inflation as a result of Joe Biden the Democrats’ reckless spending. Don't believe me? Bidenomics has resulted in: ⬆️12.5% increase for a gallon of milk ⬆️ 29.9% increase for a new car ⬆️ 32.5%increase for a dozen eggs ⬆️ 49.4% increase for gas House Republicans are working diligently to lower costs for hardworking Americans! Working to Designate the Finger Lakes Region as a National Heritage Area Spanning from Cayuga County to Livingston County, the Finger Lakes region boast a wealth of cultural heritage and natural beauty, making it a fitting candidate for designation as a National Heritage Area. Securing this designation for the Finger Lakes will promote economic growth through tourism all while ensuring that the region’s rich history and stories are preserved for future generations to come. I am honored to have introduced this bill today and look forward to seeing our region receive the recognition it deserves. READ MORE: Tenney joins effort to make Finger Lakes region a national heritage area Worth Fighting For — Second Amendment Rights When the Founding Fathers ratified the Bill of Rights on December 15th, 1791, they included the Second Amendment to ensure every American had “the right… to keep and bear Arms.” They went on to affirm that this right “shall not be infringed.” For more than 200 years, sportsmen, hunters, and lawful gun owners have embraced our Second Amendment rights, which we all share as Americans. I have long championed the rights and interests of law-abiding New York gun owners and will continue to do so by fighting against any efforts to infringe on these rights, through new, unnecessary regulation. Below are some of the ways I am working to oppose efforts by Democrats in Albany and Washington to infringe on the Second Amendment and regulate gun ownership out of existence! Introduced H.Res. 45, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that New York State’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act is unconstitutional: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the CCIA is unconstitutional and that the courts should immediately strike down the CCIA. After the Supreme Court struck down New York’s Sullivan Law in NYSRPA v. Bruen, Albany Democrats violated the decision to pass the CCIA, an even more outrageous law. The CCIA, among other things, requires concealed carry permit applicants to turn over their personal social media accounts, mandates interviews with state officials, and broadly bans the concealed carry of weapons in a range of public and private locations. Once again, I am leading the charge to have this unconstitutional law struck down. Introduced H.R. 5161, the Protecting Hunting and Archery in Schools Act: In July 2023, the Biden Administration’s Department of Education released guidance that it was restricting federal funds for schools with hunting, shooting, or archery programs, citing language included in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BCSA) passed last year. This legislation will repeal this language, allowing millions of school-aged children to once again participate in these important enrichment opportunities and be responsibly introduced to these sports. Introduced H.R.962, Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act: This legislation modifies federal bankruptcy law to allow an individual debtor to exempt from their bankruptcy estate one or more firearms up to a total maximum value of $3,000. No American should ever have to sacrifice their constitutional rights because of their financial situation. The Second Amendment is a constitutional right for all Americans, including those experiencing financial hardship. I am honored to lead this important legislation that protects the rights of gun owners everywhere, no matter their financial situation. Cosponsored H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act: This bill would ensure all states that allow concealed carry, such as New York, maintain reciprocity with other states with concealed carry permits. This would allow New York residents to maintain their concealed carry rights in almost every other state and visitors from other states to maintain their concealed carry rights while traveling. Cosponsored H.R. 1271, the No REGISTRY Rights Act: This bill prevents the federal government from building a federal firearms registry by requiring the Bureau of Alcohol, Tabacco and Firearms (ATF) to delete all existing firearm transaction records accumulated by the ATF. The bill would also require Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs) to destroy their firearm transaction records once they go out of business, ensuring the ATF cannot accumulate these records. The ATF has no business maintaining a digital, searchable database of law-abiding gun owners that could be used for future gun confiscation. READ MORE: My Second Amendment Plan NY-24 Casework Success Story Providing quality constituent services is my highest priority in Congress. I will always work to ensure the federal government works for you, not against you! A constituent reached out after we helped them with an issue: “Dear Congresswoman Tenney & Aides, I can’t thank you enough for helping solve my social security fiasco. My retirement benefits have been reinstated and my overdue bills are being paid. Thank you! Thank you.” If you or a family member is having a problem with any government paperwork or federal office, please reach out to my office for assistance! Need Help with a Federal Agency? 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