Congresswoman Tenney's Weekly Newsletter   Have questions? Contact Me Here   Merrick Garland Must Charge Biden or Invoke the 25th Amendment Special Counsel Robert Hur's report clears President Biden of criminal charges for mishandling classified documents, despite evidence of his "willful" retention and disclosure of such materials after his vice presidency while he was a private citizen. What is even more shocking and disturbing is that the Special Counsel disclosed the failing memory and mental capacity of the President. The report described Biden as "a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory." The United States, the most powerful nation in the world, needs a Leader who projects strength, not forgets what year it is! President Biden's inability to recall when he was Vice President or the year his son, Beau Biden, passed is deeply troubling, and the Cabinet must take immediate action. President Biden is either mentally capable of standing trial and should be charged for mishandling classified documents as Vice President, OR he is unfit to serve as President. I sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland saying just that and reiterating there is no middle ground. It's time to invoke the 25th Amendment. READ MORE: GOP Rep. Tenney calls to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Biden from office after 'alarming' Hur report Hochul Must Bring Times Square Police Attackers to Justice On January 27th, two New York Police Department officers were brutally assaulted by a group of illegal immigrants outside of a migrant shelter in Times Square. There are reports that four of the alleged attackers have fled New York’s jurisdiction. This incident only reiterates that Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams, and DA Bragg’s anti-police, pro-criminal, and pro-migrant policies and rhetoric are putting our brave men and women in blue at risk. This recent attack on NYPD officers is reprehensible. That's why I sent a letter to Governor Hochul demanding that the perpetrators of this crime be held accountable, and that includes being detained without bail. District Attorney Bragg should immediately be fired for allowing these violent criminals back on the streets and to flee New York's jurisdiction. Our state will not tolerate these attacks on our officers without consequences. New York Democrats must choose our brave police officers over illegal migrants and hold these violent criminals accountable! The Senate MUST Pass the Secure the Border Act Earlier this week, Governor Hochul attempted to blame New York Republicans for her own failures. Hochul is failing to take accountability and is desperately trying to toss the blame for her policies that have caused this migrant crisis in our state. She even sent a letter filled with lies to New York House Republicans, demanding we answer her preposterous questions. House Republicans passed the strongest border security bill EVER. We have done our job to provide tangible solutions to end this crisis. If Democrats, including Hochul, wanted to secure the border and keep New Yorkers safe, they would stop providing handouts to illegal immigrants and support the policies outlined in H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act! 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.R. 485, the Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023. Many government agencies, as well as Medicare, Medicaid, and the Federal Health Benefits Program, have used Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALY) to measure the cost-effectiveness of treatments. However, this measurement often discriminates against the disabled, decreasing their access to potentially lifesaving treatments. To address this issue, H.R. 485 bans the federal government from using QALY or any other similar metric that would consider extending the life of an elderly, disabled, or terminally ill individual with less value compared to a healthy individual. This is a vital step in building a culture that values all life. H.R. 485 passed the House by a vote of 211-208. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 1727, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Historical Park Commission Extension Act. H.R. 1727 reauthorizes the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Historical Park Commission for seven years before its current expiration date on September 26, 2024. The park stretches over 184.5 miles from Washington, DC, to Cumberland, Maryland, centered around the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, which was approved by President James Monroe to connect the Chesapeake Bay and the Mississippi River basin. Continuing the authorization of this commission will protect this historic piece of infrastructure and countless recreational opportunities associated with it. H.R. 1727 passed the House by a vote of 427-2. I voted “Yes” on H.Res. 863, impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Secretary Mayorkas has repeatedly ignored our nation’s laws and violated his oath of office to secure and defend the border of the United States. H.Res. 863 follows a months-long investigation into the record-breaking 8 million illegal border crossings that have happened under his watch. Each month, records have been shattered with more and more illegal immigrants swarming our border and infiltrating our cities, turning every community into a border community and depleting taxpayer resources. Every day, I hear from more and more constituents demanding immediate action from the Biden administration to secure our border. I was one of the first members of Congress to call for Secretary Mayorkas's impeachment and advocated for his salary to be reduced to $1 for his many failures. I am disheartened that he has not resigned on his own, and it has come to impeachment. Still, I know that if Secretary Mayorkas is allowed to continue acting without consequences, he will remain a threat to the American people's safety while trampling on the Constitution. This resolution failed to pass the House of Representatives by a vote of 216-214. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 7217, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024. It has been over 120 days since the heinous and unprovoked attacks on Israel, in which Hamas killed, raped, tortured, brutalized, and kidnapped as many Jews and Israeli citizens as possible. This comes as a direct result of House Democratic leadership actively encouraging their members to oppose H.R. 7217 and President Biden’s veto threat. To this day, over 100 innocent civilians remain in captivity, their lives at risk every day and their families living in anguish. H.R. 7217 would provide essential military assistance to Israel for its campaign to rescue the hostages and eliminate Hamas and other radical Palestinian terror organizations. I remain committed to advocating for standalone funding bills to support the Israeli people as they work to defend themselves against radical Palestinian terrorism. This vote required a 2/3 majority to pass and failed by a vote of 180-250. I voted “No” on H.R. 2882, the Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2023. H.R. 2882 reauthorizes the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation, an agency established by Congress in 1992, which funds liberal and woke health care and public policy initiatives. In addition, in May 2022, the Department of Interior Office of Inspector General released a report stating that the foundation was making improper payments to contractors without basic oversight, resulting in the foundation paying for inaccurate and unallowable costs. The agency is not deserving of taxpayer funds and warrants significant reform or abolition. This bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 350-58. I voted "Yes" on H.R. 443, the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act. H.R. 443 requires the Department of Labor to regularly train its employees in identifying cases of human trafficking and then refer potential cases to law enforcement. Due to the Biden administration’s refusal to enforce U.S. immigration law, human traffickers have been smuggling thousands of victims across the U.S. border. We must crack down on human trafficking and do everything in our power to identify and save the victims of this barbaric practice. This bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 407-0. Advocating for Ryan Corbett's Release Ryan Corbett, a husband, father, and Western New Yorker has been held without charge by the Taliban in Afghanistan since August 10, 2022, being kept in a basement cell without regular access to a bathroom, sunlight, or medical care. Since learning of his unlawful detainment, I have worked to get Ryan officially designated as a wrongful detainee and introduced H.Res. 965 to strengthen calls for his immediate release. This past week, H.Res. 965 passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s full markup by a unanimous vote. By advancing this resolution, we reaffirm that America will never stop fighting to free Ryan Corbett. I look forward to seeing this legislation considered on the House floor soon, where Congress can continue to advocate for Ryan’s immediate release. Safeguarding Lake Ontario Lake Ontario plays a vital role in our NY-24 community, bolstering our local economy and enriching our surroundings with its natural beauty. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative facilitates crucial investments to preserve and safeguard our nation's cherished Great Lakes. I am eager to continue supporting legislation that invests in and fosters the prosperity of Lake Ontario, ensuring it continues to be an invaluable resource for our lakefront communities for generations to come. JOIN US: IRS Best Practices Webinar As part of my monthly webinar series and my ongoing effort to make the services of the federal government more accessible to our communities, my office will be hosting a webinar with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on best practices for the upcoming filing deadlines. When: Monday, February 12th, 2024 Time: 12 PM Format: Zoom link will be sent before the meeting RSVP: Email [email protected] Please submit any questions in advance with your RSVP email or by calling my Oswego District Office at (315) 236-7088. Thank you, and I hope you can attend! Calling all High School Students: It's that time of year again! The 2024 Congressional Art Competition is almost here. To RSVP for this year's competition, email [email protected] 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! 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