Congresswoman Tenney's Weekly Newsletter   Have questions? Contact Me Here   Our Local Universities MUST Condemn Calls for the Genocide of Jews Since October 7th, anti-Semitic attacks and protests have been on the rise, causing 73% of Jewish students to say they've felt unsafe on their own campuses. Yet this week, Presidents from esteemed institutions like Harvard, MIT, and Penn have failed to condemn blatant anti-Semitism. It is more important than ever that we show our unwavering support for the Jewish community. That's why I am sending a letter to nine universities in our region, including the University of Buffalo, the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Syracuse University, Cornell University, SUNY Geneseo, SUNY Oswego, SUNY Brockport, and St. John Fisher College calling for them to answer a simple question: Does calling for the genocide of Jews violate their university's code of conduct? We cannot continue to allow genocidal, anti-Semitic, and pro-Hamas speech and demonstrations to spread across campuses, endangering Jewish students and faculty. Every university President in our region must condemn this anti-Semitism. READ MORE: EXCLUSIVE: Tenney Demands NY Colleges Clarify Whether Calls For Genocide Violate Their Codes Of Conduct Protecting Americans from Biden’s Unconstitutional Loan Scheme and Deterring Foreign Influence on College Campuses 87% of Americans do not have any federal student loan debt, but thanks to President Biden’s student debt “cancellation” scam, they will be stuck footing the bill for others' student loans. Yet, for the Americans who do attend college, they are now vulnerable to malicious anti-American propaganda being paid for by foreign entities who dump billions of dollars into our universities and colleges. This week, I voted in favor of two bills, one to reaffirm Congress’s power of the purse, protecting non-collegegoers from shouldering the loans of those who chose to attend college. The second is the DETERRENT Act, which aims to enhance transparency, safeguard academic integrity, and defend students against foreign influence schemes in our education system. READ MORE: Tenney votes for increased college funding transparency, against student loan forgiveness Introducing the ROBERT MALLEY Act to Hold Federal Bureaucrats Accountable The Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley, was recently placed on leave for mishandling classified material, yet for months, the administration has withheld critical information regarding his suspension. The State Department’s failure to inform Congress is deeply troubling and underscores the need for robust Congressional oversight to restore accountability and transparency. The ROBERT MALLEY Act aims to uncover the full story behind Special Envoy Malley’s Iranian spy ring and prevent future coverups by the Biden administration. I remain committed to ensuring Congress can properly oversee federal agencies and government officials. READ MORE: Rep. Claudia Tenney wants easy access to records on suspended Iran envoy Robert Malley The facts don’t lie, but Joe Biden does Once again, evidence reveals that the President was intimately involved in Hunter Biden’s business dealings. The evidence released at the Ways and Means Committee hearing this week further corroborates previous testimony, highlighting the incredible level of access Hunter Biden and his foreign business partners had to Joe Biden while he was Vice President. Here's what we know from the additional information that was released: - 327 emails revealed Joe Biden used an alias to communicate with Hunter’s associate. - 54 emails showed Joe Biden communicated one-on-one with Hunter's business partner, who set up the Biden family shell companies. - 38 emails from the White House to Joe Biden’s aliases CC'd Hunter. All roads, or in this case, all emails, lead back to the President, further emphasizing the need to impeach Joe Biden. 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” on H.J.Res. 88, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program". H.J.Res. 88 overturns the Biden administration’s unlawful student loan forgiveness rule. After President Biden’s previous unilateral trillion-dollar bailout was declared unconstitutional, this rule represents his new attempt to circumvent Congress and the American people. The Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) rule would worsen our nation’s student debt burden and increase the cost of higher education, while costing taxpayers over $500 billion. Additionally, the Penn Wharton Budget Model found that the IDR rule would incentivize certain college students to collectively borrow billions more dollars per year due to the expectation that they would not have to repay the debt. This is yet another example of the Biden administration attempting to usurp Congressional power, going around Congress to enact their unpopular far-left policies unilaterally. I was honored to be an original cosponsor of this resolution and to vote in favor of it when it passed the House by a vote of 210-189. I voted “Yes” on H.Res. 914, Censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman. H.Res. 914 censures Representative Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) for unlawfully pulling a fire alarm during active Congressional proceedings. During an important vote, which Democrats at the time were actively attempting to delay, Representative Bowman pulled a fire alarm because he allegedly believed it would “open the door”. There was no threat of a fire, nor an active emergency occurring at the time. Under the law, pulling a fire alarm when there is no fire is a misdemeanor, to which Representative Bowman pled guilty. Members of Congress must be held to a higher standard of conduct, and he was rightfully punished for his unlawful actions. H.Res. 914 passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 214-191 with 5 members voting present. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 4468, the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023. Earlier this year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule – the “Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Year 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles” – proposing strict emissions standards for criteria pollutants and greenhouse gasses for certain vehicles. If enacted, this rule overrides the needs of American consumers, mandating two-thirds of all new vehicles to be electric by 2032. H.R. 4468 works to stop this reckless rush-to-green agenda by prohibiting the enactment of this rule and protecting consumer choice. It is vital that we stand against this unprecedented and inappropriate expansion of federal power and continue to stand with Americans as they decide what car suits their needs. H.R. 4468 passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 221-197. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 5933, the DETERRENT Act. H.R. 5933 addresses the long-standing issue of colleges and universities accepting foreign gifts without properly disclosing them, allowing for foreign influence to run amok on American college and university campuses. Specifically, this bill requires the disclosure of any foreign gifts over $50,000 and any gift from a country or entity of concern. Further, the bill closes existing reporting loopholes and requires the disclosure of gifts to individual staff at research-heavy colleges and universities to help prevent foreign influence over research. Lastly, H.R. 5933 imposes strict penalties on institutions that fail to properly disclose these gifts. Over the years, we have seen unprecedented foreign influence campaigns targeting American colleges and universities, such as the Confucius Institutes, funded by the Chinese Communist Party. It is critical to crack down on foreign adversaries influencing American higher education, and I am thrilled to see over 30 of my Democratic colleagues cross the aisle to vote for H.R. 5933. This bill passed the House by a vote of 246-170. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 3848, the Housing our Military Veterans Effectively (HOME) Act of 2023. H.R. 3848 strengthens the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan guaranty program, ensuring it can continue serving veterans for years to come. Specifically, it increases the per diem rate for VA programs that offer housing and other support to homeless veterans. This will enhance the effectiveness of these programs and offer veterans vital housing aid and services; no struggling veteran should ever be left on the street. H.R. 3848 passed the House by a vote of 408-10. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 1547, the One Seat Ride Act. H.R. 1547 mandates that the Department of Transportation carry out a study on the advantages of commuter rail transportation, as well as the challenges that must be addressed to provide commuter rail transportation without requiring commuters to transfer lines. The study would evaluate aspects related to the economy, logistics, and quality of life. Additionally, it would include a cost-benefit analysis of single-seat journeys on the New Jersey Transit Raritan Valley Line during peak hours, as well as an analysis of the impact that such excursions would have on other New Jersey Transit lines. H.R. 1547 will improve the efficiency and convenience of commuter rail services, enhancing access to jobs and housing, while boosting economic growth. This bill passed the House by a vote of 356-61. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 542, the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act 2023. H.R. 542 expands community-based services for veterans and their caregivers. With an increasing number of veterans reaching retirement age, they will require additional assistance, whether from a nursing home or a form of noninstitutional home care. It is essential that veterans are able to grow older where they feel most comfortable, and still receive the care they need from caregivers or home nurses. Those who fought for our country should never be forgotten, especially as they continue to reach retirement age. H.R. 542 passed the House by a vote of 414-5. I voted “Yes” on H.Res. 894, Strongly condemning and denouncing the drastic rise of anti-Semitism in the United States and around the world. H.Res. 894 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism. Zionism is a belief that the Jewish people have the fundamental right of self-determination in their ancestral homeland. This belief makes no assertion on the final boundaries of Israel, nor does it exclude the possibility of a Palestinian state. However, arguing that the Jewish people do not have the right to live in their ancestral homeland is unquestionably anti-Semitism. As anti-Semitism is on the rise, reaffirming the United States commitment to protecting Jewish Americans and the state of Israel is critical. Over 1.5 million Jewish Americans live in New York alone, and each person deserves to feel safe and supported in their community. I am disgusted that 105 of my Democratic colleagues could not bring themselves to support this commonsense resolution and stand with the Jewish people in this difficult time. H.Res. 894 passed the House by a vote of 311-14 with 92 voting present. Congratulations to all Nominees for the United States Service Academies As a mom of a US Naval Academy graduate, I am honored to nominate these outstanding individuals to attend our Nation’s Military Service Academies. One of my greatest privileges as a member of Congress is to nominate our next generation of leaders to these prestigious institutions, and each year, I am inspired by the exceptional applications submitted to our office and by their commitment to our country. Congratulations to all the nominees, and I wish you nothing but success in your future as you aim to serve our country. Listed below are the students who I nominated: *student nominated to multiple academies United States Air Force Academy Frank Hersom, Genesee County Evan Moore, Cayuga County *Ebon Brown, Cayuga County *Braedon Fonte, Livingston County United States Naval Academy Ian Cady, Oswego County Samuel Chanler, Livingston County Daniel Gagnier, Oswego County Ezekiel Krystaf, Niagara County Brendan Laity, Ontario County *Ebon Brown, Cayuga County *Braedon Fonte, Livingston County United States Merchant Marine Academy Griffin Garnot, Ontario County Annalise Hobbs, Jefferson County United States Military Academy Casper Stewart, Genesee County Bradon Wolfe, Oswego County *Braedon Fonte, Livingston County READ MORE: Tenney nominates 13 NY students for service academies Worth Fighting For — Energy Independence Since President Biden took office, sky-high energy prices have burdened far too many New York families, making it unaffordable for many. The Biden administration blames the energy crisis on Vladimir Putin and America's energy producers. In reality, it's the result of a failed approach that pursues unattainable green-energy goals instead of unleashing American Energy Independence. Home to three nuclear power plants and four reactors, NY-24 is critical to the nation's energy production. As demand for energy remains steady and domestic supplies are cut off, cost of living rises, good jobs disappear, and our reliance on imported energy increases. This week, I also voted in favor of the CARS Act, which I co-sponsored, to prohibit President Biden's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from finalizing, executing, or enforcing its proposed rule, which aims to ban the sale of new vehicles powered by gasoline and other liquid fuels. President Biden and Governor Hochul continue to force their radical Green New Deal agenda on Americans by telling them how to heat their homes, cook their food, and now, what car their family can drive. The Left doesn't care that EVs are more expensive or less reliable than gas-powered cars; they care about expanding their power and control over Americans, and I will continue to fight against their unconstitutional and burdensome policies. READ MORE: Tenney's Energy and Environment Plan Ensure a Seamless Journey to Your Holiday Festivities! The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, full of family, friends, and travel. To ensure you make it to your festivities in time, be sure to check your passports before you head on your merry way! My office has helped over 125 constituents with their passports this year and is ready to help you as well! Please contact any of our district offices in Oswego, Victor, or Lockport if you need assistance with an expired passport! Lockport Office: 169 Niagara St, Lockport, NY, 14094 716-514-5130 Victor Office: 7171 Pittsford-Victor Rd, Suite 210, Victor, NY 14564 585-869-2060 Oswego Office: 46 E Bridge St, Suite 102, Oswego, NY 13126 315-236-7088 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! I am honored to have 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.     tenney.house.gov Rep. 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