Congresswoman Tenney's Weekly Newsletter   Have questions? Contact Me Here   Opening a Formal Impeachment Inquiry into Joe Biden The Biden administration has continued to obstruct House Republicans' investigation into President Biden's corruption by denying requests for official interviews with important witnesses and refusing to turn over valuable information, including email transcripts, text messages, financial records, and suspicious activity reports. Thanks to the courageous testimonies of the IRS whistleblowers and many other patriotic citizens, we have identified at least 20 shell companies created by the Bidens and evidence that the Bidens and their associates have enriched themselves at the expense of U.S. taxpayers from countries like China, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakstan, and Romania. By passing this resolution today, we are able to formalize the impeachment inquiry, granting the House Oversight, Ways and Means, and Judiciary Committee the legal standing and subpoena power to investigate all allegations of money laundering, bribery, and influence peddling by the President, his family, and his foreign business associates. House Republicans are committed to revealing the truth about this criminal enterprise to the American people, promoting transparency and accountability for all, no matter if your last name is Biden. Rep. Tenney Votes For Formal Impeachment Inquiry into President Supporting Our Military by Voting for the FY24 NDAA The United States continues to face a widespread array of threats from adversaries like China, Iran, and Russia, who continue to jeopardize our national security and international stability. While this year's NDAA isn't perfect, it's a significant step towards modernizing our military, strengthening readiness, and improving our defense capabilities. This NDAA would authorize $874.2 billion in spending for national defense discretionary programs, a $16 billion increase from the FY 2023 enacted level, and a 5.2% pay increase for servicemembers, the largest pay increase in over 20 years. The passage of the FY24 NDAA enforces House Republicans' mission to rid our military of the woke agenda pressed on them by the Biden administration and restores the military’s focus on our military’s lethality. For example, this bill reiterates the need for promotions based on merit while also banning many woke policies, such as drag shows on military bases and teaching CRT in our DOD schools and Service Academies. I was especially pleased that the bill included two of my amendments to require a report on CENTCOM’s capability gaps and the threats posed by unmanned aircraft to military bases and installations. I am eager to continue advocating for all our servicemembers and their families, especially those stationed at Fort Drum, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, and New York’s 24th Congressional District. House Republicans’ unwavering commitment to our national security and servicemembers was reiterated today. I am thrilled that our Armed Forces will continue to have the resources they need to defend the freedoms bestowed to us by our great nation. READ MORE: Advocacy Groups for Local Military Installations Praise Congresswoman Tenney’s Vote for the FY24 NDAA Urging Canada to Designate the IRGC as a Terrorist Entity The October 7, 2023, terrorist massacre by Hamas killed Israeli, American, and Canadian citizens, and it was made possible by Iran and the IRGC, which have supported Canadian-designated Palestinian terror groups such as Hamas with arms, training, and hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for years. In the wake of the horrific bloodshed of October 7, a senior IRGC official heralded the gruesome terrorist operation as ‘the greatest success of the Islamic world.’ In both words and deeds, the IRGC as an entity is ideologically committed to destroying Israel and undermining U.S.-Canadian security interests in the Middle East and around the world. The IRGC means what it says, and neither engagement nor concessions will change this underlying reality. It is vital that Canada recognizes the threat posed by Iran and takes all appropriate steps to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization This week, I led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in urging Prime Minister Trudeau to categorize the IRGC as a terrorist entity. By officially designating the IRGC as a foreign terrorist organization, Canada can join the United States in once again contributing to the global fight against terrorism, demonstrating a strong commitment to ensuring peace and stability. Lawmakers Push Canada To Designate Iranian Guard Corps as Terrorist Group Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Many individuals across the country take time away from work to care for a loved one, which can result in missed opportunities to save for retirement. Those who make such a difficult sacrifice should not be unfairly penalized. I introduced a bipartisan bill this week that will allow caregivers to put their families first without having to miss out on valuable retirement contributions. This would help us move away from a system that disadvantages caregivers and instead offers additional tools for them to contribute to their retirement savings. 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 the Adoption of the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. The NDAA is critical to American national security and allows Congress to set national military policy annually. This year’s NDAA provides a 5.2% pay raise in servicemember basic pay, the largest in over 20 years, and authorizes monthly bonuses to counter the devastating effects of the Biden administration’s record inflation. In addition, it provides new funds to build childcare centers and provides funds to reduce out-of-pocket childcare expenses for military families. Importantly, this bill includes $50 million in Impact Aid, which helps fund public schools that educate military children, such as the Watertown City School District, the Carthage Central School District, and the Indian River School District. This bill is also critical for our local military installations as it would finally ensure cold weather pay for our servicemembers at Fort Drum and requires a study on the feasibility of creating a Space National Guard, which would help New York’s 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. Through this bill, House Republicans have prevented the Biden administration from continuing to fund Critical Race Theory at military schools, gutted the Pentagon’s DEI bureaucracy, and prevented woke political flags, such as the BLM and LGBTQ pride flags, from flying at military installations. House Republicans have ensured parents can oversee their children’s learning by including a Parents Bill of Rights and prohibited any military Green New Deal. House Republicans have also ensured that the Biden administration cannot harm military readiness by reducing the size of the Navy, reducing the number of U.S. Special Forces and by divesting in critical aircraft, such as the F-22, E-3, C-130, and the KC-135 which operates at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Further, House Republicans have banned the Biden administration from reducing the number of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles below 400, retiring certain nuclear weapons, or the nuclear-capable B-1 bombers. This bill includes important provisions to counter China, and fully funds the important AUKUS agreement reached between the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. I am especially pleased that this bill included my amendment to require a report on the capability gaps in CENTCOM’s area of responsibility. While I am disappointed that the provision I supported prohibiting funding for servicemembers who seek to get abortions was not included, and that a provision extending FISA without reforms was included, this bill is still a big win for House Republicans, our military, and our national security. The FY24 NDAA will provide for a strong, robust military and enhance America’s national security for decades to come. This bill passed the House by a vote of 310-118. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 1147, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. Recently, the Biden administration has worked to limit school lunch options to only fat-free or low-fat types of milk, while prohibiting students from consuming flavored milk until high school. H.R. 1147 would rectify this misguided proposal from the Biden administration, and allow unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias. The evidence is overwhelming - whole milk is a nutrient-rich beverage that kids prefer over unflavored low-fat or fat-free milk. H.R. 1147 supports healthy and nutritious options for our kids, while also supporting our Upstate New York dairy farmers. I was honored to be a cosponsor of this legislation and vote for it when it passed the House by a vote of 330-99. I voted “Yes” on H.Res. 918, Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes. The Biden administration has continued to obstruct House Republicans' investigation into President Biden's corrupt dealings by denying requests for official interviews with important witnesses and refusing to turn over valuable information, including email transcripts, text messages, financial records, and suspicious activity reports. Thanks to the courageous testimonies of the IRS whistleblowers and many other patriotic citizens, we have identified at least 20 shell companies created by the Biden Crime Family, showing clear evidence that the Bidens and their associates have enriched themselves at the expense of U.S. taxpayers. H.Res. 918 allows the House to formalize the impeachment inquiry, granting certain committees legal standing and subpoena power to investigate all allegations of money laundering, bribery, and influence peddling by President Biden, his family, and his foreign business associates. House Republicans are committed to revealing the truth about this criminal enterprise to the American people, promoting transparency and accountability for all. This resolution passed the House by a vote of 221-212. I voted “Yes” on H.Res. 927, Condemning anti-Semitism on University campuses and the testimony of University Presidents in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. H.Res. 927 makes it clear that the House of Representatives strongly condemns the rise of anti-Semitism on university campuses across the country. It would also condemn the congressional testimonies of University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) President Elizabeth Magill, Harvard University President Claudine Gay, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) President Sally Kornbluth for their failure to state that calling for the genocide of Jews violates their university codes of conduct. I have also sent letters to my local universities asking them to address the same question that the aforementioned three universities failed to adequately answer: “Does calling for the genocide of Jews violate your school’s code of conduct?” Any university president who cannot unequivocally condemn support for genocide is unfit to be in a position of influence among students and should immediately resign. H.Res. 927 passed the House by a vote of 303-126, with three members voting present. I voted “Yes” on S. 788, the Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023. Current federal law requires all waterfowl hunters to purchase a Duck Stamp in addition to a state license. Proceeds from this stamp go to the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund, which is used to finance habitat conservation projects. However, current electronic Duck Stamps are only valid for 45 days. S. 788 would allow electronic Duck Stamps to be valid for the entirety of the duck hunting season, making them more convenient for hunters. This bill passed the House by a vote of 403-20.  I voted “Yes” on H.R. 5119, the Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. In 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act, which requires business entities to identify their beneficial owners in order to root out illegal activity or foreign influence. However, the final rule to enact this law has proven to be far more burdensome than expected. To address this issue, H.R. 5119 extends the deadline for reporting beneficial owners from January 1, 2024, to January 1, 2025, and gives businesses 90 days instead of 30 days to update beneficial ownership. This will make it easier to identify illegal activity or foreign influence in certain businesses, while streamlining the compliance process. This bill passed the House by a vote of 420-1. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 5524, the Foreign Affiliates Sharing Pilot Program Extension Act. The Anti-Money Laundering Act, which was enacted in 2021, directed the Department of Treasury and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to establish a three-year pilot program to allow financial institutions to share suspicious activity reports (SARs) with their foreign branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates. However, to this day, Treasury has not yet implemented the program to help fight financial crimes. To address this, H.R. 5524 gives Treasury a timeline to establish a pilot program, allowing financial institutions the flexibility they need to root out criminal use of their products. This bill passed the House by a vote of 396-28. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 4531, the Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. H.R. 4531 reauthorizes various programs which provide mental health and addiction resources to children and our most vulnerable Americans. It also requires states to improve access to these health services as a part of their Medicaid programs. With the opioid and suicide crisis sweeping across our country, it is vital we boost access to these services to save lives and help affected families. H.R. 4531 passed the House by a vote of 386-37. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 3224, the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Extension Act of 2023. H.R. 3224 extends the authorization of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for two additional years. The CWMD office ensures that the United States is adequately equipped to counter any potential attacks from weapons of mass destruction (WMD). In addition, the CWMD leads DHS efforts to coordinate with domestic and international partners to safeguard the United States against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. For domestic and global security, we must ensure this office is functioning at its highest level of effectiveness. H.R. 3224 passed the House by a vote of 394-0. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. Far too often when Americans seek medical care, they are unable to discover what the cost will be until a final bill is received. This can result in hospitals charging vastly different amounts for the same services, despite being required by law to publicly post their prices. Some providers even make their prices harder to access and understand in order to confuse patients, clearly against the spirit of the law. In response, this bill strengthens price transparency requirements for hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, imaging centers, and ambulatory surgical centers by mandating the disclosure of discount cash prices and negotiating certain rates for at least 300 shoppable medical services. In addition, H.R. 5378 requires health plans to disclose all their negotiated prices for services to their beneficiaries. Lastly, the bill bans pharmacy benefit managers from charging higher drug copays than their negotiated price for the drug, while lowering copays for Medicare patients having drugs administered in Hospital outpatient settings. Although not all patients are able to shop for services, giving patients options will help create more price consistency and price competition between nearby providers. I supported this bill in the House Ways and Means Committee and am delighted House Republicans were able to spearhead this legislation to improve our health care system for all Americans. H.R. 5378 passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 320-71, with 1 member voting present. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 6503, the Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2023. H.R. 6503 would extend certain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs and activities until March 8, 2024. This will ensure our local airports still have the funds they need to improve and grow, while keeping our airspace safe. In addition, H.R. 6503 gives Congress more time to negotiate a long-term extension of these authorities so we can improve air travel and innovation for years to come. This bill passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 376-15. Honoring and Remembering Sheriff "Moe" Todd Sheriff Reuel Todd, affectionally known by all as “Moe,” was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who passed away on August 21st, 2023, but not without making an indelible impact on our community. Sheriff Moe’s lifelong dedication to service began on June 29, 1974, when he joined the Oswego County Sheriff's Department. With unwavering commitment and relentless determination, he climbed the ranks, becoming a Sergeant, a Criminal Investigator, and eventually the Undersheriff in 1984. His tenure culminated with his election as Sheriff of Oswego County in 1998, a role he fulfilled with honor and distinction for an impressive 20 years. Throughout his career, Sheriff Todd was laser-focused on the safety and well-being of his colleagues and was a tireless advocate for everyone in the Oswego County Sheriff’s Department, fighting hard for essential equipment, training, and fair pay for his team. His unwavering commitment to their safety and success was a testament to his character and leadership. Our community continues to mourn the loss of Moe while his legacy of kindness, compassion, and service lives on in the hearts of all who knew him. May God bless the memory of Moe, his family, and the community he served and loved so deeply. Recognizing Mike Woodward as a Champion of Wetland Conservation on the House Floor Mike Woodward is a resident of Oakfield, NY, whose unwavering dedication to conservation has left a mark on our community. This week, I spoke on the House floor to highlight his 50-year commitment to wetland protection and the positive influence he has had on the lives of his children, grandchildren, and our community. Thank you, Mike, for your unwavering dedication and visionary leadership to the conservation effort and preservation of a natural world! Honoring the life of Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz on House Floor On July 21, 2022, our community lost one of our finest when Rochester's Officer Mazurkiewicz was killed in the line of duty, leaving behind a wonderful family and a profound legacy. Earlier this year, in his honor, I introduced H.R. 3838, bipartisan legislation that would rename the post office facility in his hometown of Avon, New York, in his honor. We will never forget Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz’s sacrifice, and this legislation works to honor his incredible legacy. 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! 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