Congresswoman Tenney's Weekly Newsletter   Have questions? Contact Me Here   Opposing Further Ukraine Aid This week, I voted NO to sending an additional $60 billion to Ukraine. I care deeply about the courageous people of Ukraine and the perilous situation they face against Putin’s unprovoked invasion and his diabolical actions against civilians, and particularly children. However, once again, instead of outlining a long-term plan for addressing the war in Ukraine, we're hastily throwing billions of taxpayer dollars at a problem without a clear solution or exit strategy. While I appreciate the bill's provisions requiring a plan for taxpayer spending, it's imprudent to vote on both the overall budget and spending details until after this plan is available for Congress to review. Before any funds are allocated, we owe every American taxpayer a clear path forward with a well-defined exit strategy.” While I support President Trump's suggestion that aid to Ukraine should be in the form of loans, President Biden should not have the authority to forgive up to half these loans during his lame duck period. No loans should be forgiven before the next administration. Furthermore, the United States has steadfastly supported Ukraine, and now it's time for our European allies to step up and shoulder their share of the responsibility. Further, we must address the underlying policies that led to this war by the United States and our European partners. Our European allies’ radical green energy policies and Biden’s ban on liquid natural gas exports continue to cause Europe to rely on Russian energy, which funds Putin’s brutal war and gives Putin leverage. Finally, our European partners must contribute more to the war in Ukraine. While the American people have already contributed generously to Ukraine’s defense, including humanitarian aid, the Europeans have yet to match American contributions. Europe must do more to address its own security needs. Americans in NY-24 and across the country rightfully expect their tax dollars to be used to support America First. Supporting Israel & Taiwan, Divesting TikTok from the CCP, and Securing our Border This week, I supported legislation to support and defend Israel and Taiwan, hold the CCP and Iranian Mullahs accountable and secure our borders. President Biden has repeatedly failed to support our allies, fueling our adversaries and projecting weakness on the international stage, making it imperative that House Republicans provide strong and resolute leadership. This week, the House demonstrated the necessity of supporting our allies while providing single-subject spending bills that restore regular order. This is essential to providing transparency and oversight to our legislative process. In order to support Israel, our greatest ally, we must continue to provide them with the resources they need to defend themselves against Iranian-backed terrorist organizations. Iran's recent drone and missile assault demonstrated the Iron Dome's state-of-the-art capabilities. If it weren't for this technology, Iran's attack would have been catastrophic. The United States must also continue to counter the Chinese Communist Party’s increased aggression and ensure a robust regional deterrence. The CCP continues to enhance its intelligence capabilities, threatening our national security and Taiwan's statehood. I am pleased this legislation included $3.3 billion to develop submarine infrastructure under AUKUS, including investments in dry dock construction and advance procurement for Columbia Class and Virginia Class. We must continue to support Taiwan, whose security is critical to American interests in the region. The 21st Century Peace through Strength Act also includes much needed enhancements to the Senate’s bill. This legislation bolsters our national security, by including legislation to force the sale of TikTok to protect Americans’ data from China and crack down on their malign influence. I also voted in favor of the End the Border Catastrophe Act would finally institute key policies, such as the Remain in Mexico policy and the Migrant Protection Protocols, to secure our Northern and Southern Borders. This bill demonstrates House Republicans continued commitment to reversing the disastrous Biden policies that have allowed 9 million illegal aliens to cross our borders. While some of my Democratic colleagues crossed the aisle to support this commonsense bill, I am disappointed that the overwhelming majority of Democrats and a few Republicans stood by the Biden Administration’s failed policies. Rest assured, the House Republican Majority will continue do everything in our power to protect our communities and secure the border. Defunding the Left's Taxpayer-Funded Mouthpiece: NPR Recently, the NPR editor and self-described liberal Uri Berliner revealed the overt levels of partisanship that have taken over the company's newsroom. According to Berliner, NPR reporters and editors openly made editorial decisions to tear down President Trump and prop up the Biden campaigns. In one instance, reporters ignored the Hunter Biden laptop scandal, claiming that the story could help re-elect Trump. Additionally, the organizations new CEO Katherine Maher has made public, partisan statements including “Donald Trump is a racist,” and condoning rioters during BLM protests. Americans’ hard earned taxpayer dollars should not be funding a partisan left-wing organization mascaraing as a reliable news source. My legislation, the Defund NPR Act of 2024, ensures no federal funding is used to perpetuate the media bias that has taken over NPR. As a former newspaper owner and publisher, I understand the importance of non-partisan, balanced media coverage, and have seen first-hand the left-wing bias in our news media. These disturbing reports out of NPR confirm what many have known for a long time: NPR is using American taxpayer dollars to manipulate the news and lie to the American people on behalf of a political agenda. It’s past time the American people stop footing the bill for NPR, and the partisan, left-wing activists that control it.  READ MORE: Rep. Claudia Tenney unveils bill to defund ‘partisan propaganda machine’ NPR ✅ PASSED: The Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE Resolution In 2019, President Trump designated the IRGC as a foreign terrorist organization, but our EU allies did not follow suit. The Iranian attack on Israel last Saturday underscored the urgency of this matter. Iran launched a devastating attack against Israel, deploying approximately 170 drones, 120 ballistic missiles, and 30 cruise missiles from Iranian territory, as well as through Iranian proxy terror groups in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon. This assault marks the first time Iran has directly targeted Israel from its own soil, highlighting the pressing need for the European Union to recognize the IRGC as a terrorist organization. The international community must send a clear message to the Islamic Republic of Iran that such acts of terrorism will not be tolerated. My legislation, the Encouraging the European Union to DESIGNATE Resolution, which passed the House this week, urges our EU allies to take decisive action by officially designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization. This designation would hold the IRGC accountable for its heinous acts of terrorism and help prevent future atrocities. I am honored this bill passed the House this week and confirmed the unwavering commitment of House Republicans to stand against the Iranian regime and demonstrates our dedication to eradicating the threat posed by the IRGC. The NCAA MUST Ban Biological Men from Women’s Sports We must protect the opportunity for women and girls to compete and succeed in athletics fairly. While I applaud the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) recent decision to ban biological men from women's sports, I am deeply disturbed that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is ignoring the facts and failing to do the same. That's why I sent a letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker urging him to change the NCAA's policies to ban biological men from participating in women's sports. Women fought hard to earn the critical protections of Title IX, and we must continue to protect these opportunities for generations to come. I am dedicated to defending the future of women's sports and providing a level playing field for all female athletes. READ MORE: House Republicans demand NCAA ban on biological men in women's sports Continuing to Support Israel For years, the anti-Semitic BDS movement has sought to cripple the Israeli economy and arbitrarily discriminate against goods made in Israeli-controlled areas of Judea and Samaria. That's why I introduced the Anti-BDS Labeling Act to prohibit federal funds from being used to reverse or alter the Trump administration's "Country of Origin Marking of Products from the West Bank and Gaza" notice. This week, Ways and Means Republicans reinforced existing U.S. policy that prevents federal funds from being used to support the BDS movement by passing this legislation out of Committee. I will always support our greatest ally in the Middle East and the lone beacon of freedom and democracy, Israel. 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. I voted “No” on H.R. 8035, the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024. First and foremost, I strongly support the people of Ukraine in its fight against Putin’s bloody, unprovoked, and unjust war. Russia’s continued targeting of civilians and kidnapping of Ukrainian children is horrifying, and I continue to support the besieged people of Ukraine. However, I have been adamant that we must have a strategic plan from the President outlining U.S. strategy in Ukraine, the long-term cost and outlook of the war, and clearly defining our strategic interests and objectives in Ukraine. The President’s current lack of a strategic plan is extremely concerning. That is why I cosponsored the Define the Mission Act to require this plan. While I am pleased that this bill requires a similar strategic plan from the Administration, we should not be appropriating an addition $60 billion for Ukraine before Congress has an opportunity to review this plan. Further, we must address the underlying policies that led to this war by the United States and our European partners. Our European allies’ radical green energy policies and Biden’s ban on liquid natural gas exports continue to cause Europe to rely on Russian energy, which funds Putin’s brutal war and gives Putin leverage. Finally, our European partners must contribute more to the war in Ukraine. While the American people have already contributed hundreds of billions to Ukraine’s defense, the Europeans have yet to match American contributions. Europe must do more to address its own security and energy needs. While I could not support this supplemental at this time as a result of the lack of a strategic plan, Europe’s unequal contribution, and refusal to address Biden and Europe’s energy policies, I continue urging the Biden administration to address these issues so we can bring long-term peace and stability to Ukraine and Eastern Europe at-large. This bill passed by a vote of 311-112. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 8035, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024. I wholeheartedly support Israel in its war against Hamas and its defense against Iran. On October 7, the world watched in horror as Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists brutalized, tortured, kidnapped, raped, and killed Israeli civilians. The United States must continue to resolutely stand with our greatest ally in the Middle East, the lone beacon of freedom and democracy in the region. This bill also included an important provision to ensure that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) does not receive any U.S. funding. UNRWA has not only promoted hate against Israel in its schools, UNRWA employees actively supported the October 7th attack and some employees even participated. However, I am outraged that this bill contains billions of dollars for aid in Gaza. Unfortunately, a large portion of aid that enters Gaza ends up in the hands of Hamas and continues to help fuel this war between good and evil. That is why I supported numerous amendments submitted to the House Rules Committee to strip this aid out. While I am disappointed that these amendments were not ruled in order, it is critical that the United States immediately provides support to Israel. I will continue my rigorous oversight efforts to ensure this aid does not support our terrorist adversaries and I call on the Biden administration to abandon its rhetoric condemning Israel for its war against Hamas. Israel must do everything in its power to eliminate Hamas and rescue the remaining hostages in Gaza. This bill passed by a vote of 366-58. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 8036, the Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024. The United States must work to counter the Chinese Communist Party’s increased aggression in the Indo-Pacific and ensure a robust regional deterrence. The CCP continues to enhance its intelligence capabilities, threatening our national security and Taiwan's. That is why I was honored to support this legislation that invests $2 billion in Foreign Military Financing for our Indo-Pacific allies, including Taiwan. This bill also invests $1.9 billion in the U.S. industrial base to replace weapons given to Taiwan. Importantly, this bill also invests $3.3 in dry dock construction and advanced procurement for Columbia and Virginia class submarines. These funds invest in the U.S. industrial base including companies in NY-24. We must continue to support Taiwan, whose security is critical to American interests in the region. This bill passed by a vote of 385-34. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 8038, the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act. This bill is a combination of 14 bills that strengthen our national security, impose new sanctions on Iran, China, and Russia, and allows the U.S. to sell seized Russian assets to support the Ukrainian people. I cosponsored seven of the bills included in this package including the SHIP Act, which adds additional sanctions on Iranian oil, the FIGHT CRIME Act, which places new sanctions on Iranian UAVs and missiles, and the MAHSA Act, which requires the President to add sanctions for Iranian leaders. The 21st Century Peace through Strength Act also includes the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which requires TikTok to divest themselves of the Chinese Communist Parties’ influence or be banned in the United States. We cannot allow foreign adversaries to spy on Americans, and particularly our children, through hostile applications. I was honored to support this package of bills that show the House Republican Majority’s commitment to the national security of the United States and confronting the threat of the Iran-China-Russia axis of evil. This bill passed by a vote of 360-58. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 3602, the End the Border Catastrophe Act. The End the Border Catastrophe Act would finally institute key policies passed last year by the House Republican Majority as part of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act. This bill would codify policies such as the Remain in Mexico policy and the Migrant Protection Protocols, to secure our Northern and Southern Borders. This bill demonstrates House Republicans continued commitment to reversing the disastrous Biden policies that have allowed 9 million illegal aliens to cross our borders. While some of my Democratic colleagues crossed the aisle to support this commonsense bill, I am disappointed that the overwhelming majority of Democrats stood by the Biden Administration’s failed policies. Despite having a majority, this bill failed as it required a 2/3 majority since it was considered as a suspension. This bill should have been considered under a rule, which would have only required a majority, however three Republicans on the House Rules Committee refused to support this border bill under a rule. As such, they did not force Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to have a vote on this bill. Please rest assured I am committed to securing our Northern and Southern borders and reversing the Biden administration’s disastrous border policies. This bill passed by a vote of 215-199. 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 “No” on H.R. 4639, the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act. I strongly support every U.S. citizens’ Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures. However, this overly broad legislation goes far beyond this established constitutional protection and would significantly hinder law enforcement’s ability to function. This bill would prohibit law enforcement from procuring any commercially available data without a warrant. It would include sources as simple as a phone book, significantly delaying and impeding law enforcement’s ability to track criminals and help victims. Major law enforcement groups such as the National Association of Police Officers (NAPO) and the International Association of Police Chiefs strongly opposed this bill, joining conservative groups such as Heritage Action which also opposed its passage. It is unsurprising that this bill was supported by the Members of Congress supportive the radical Defund and Demoralize the Police movement, such as Representatives Ocasio-Cortez, Omar, and Tlaib. One-party rule in Albany has already forced so many restrictions on our law enforcement officers, such as Bail Reform, the Green Light Law, and Discovery Reform, that we cannot afford to create additional impediments for these officers to do their jobs. I will always stand with our law enforcement heroes and fight for them as they risk their lives to serve our communities. This bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 219-199, with 1 voting present. I voted “Yes” on H.Res. 1143, Condemning Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel. This resolution condemns Iran’s recent attacks on Israel, reaffirms and supports Israel’s right to self-defense, and urges full enforcement of the United States’ sanctions and export controls against Iran and its proxies. As Iran, one of the world’s leading State Sponsors of Terror, continues to attack one of our greatest allies, we must stand united in support of Israel and condemn the brutal Iranian mullahs that orchestrated last weekend’s attack. I am disgusted that 14 Members of Congress couldn’t find it within themselves to condemn this unprecedented attack. I cosponsored this important resolution to send a clear message that the United States will always stand with Israel and against the Ayatollah’s despotic regime. This resolution passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 404-14. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 6245, the Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2023. For years, Iranian government officials and affiliated terrorist leaders have been financing the Iranian regime’s malign and terrorist activities around the world. To address this issue, H.R. 6245 would require the President to submit a report to Congress on the assets of certain Iranian government officials and proxy terrorist entities. In addition, it would require the Department of Treasury to seek the closure of U.S. and foreign bank accounts connected to those assets. This would help sever a key source of terrorist funding. H.R. 6245 passed the House by a vote of 419-4. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 6015, the Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023. On September 11, 2023, the Biden administration waived sanctions on Iran to facilitate a $6 billion transfer in funds to be used for humanitarian efforts. Less than a month later, the Iranian-proxy Hamas launched its deadly October 7th attack on Israel. As such, there are concerns these funds, which were intended for humanitarian purposes, could have been used to fund terrorism. In response, H.R. 6015 would require the President to implement regulations that ensure exemptions for humanitarian aid are not used to facilitate transactions that support terrorism or the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). In addition, it would require the President to submit reports to Congress on the implementation and efficacy of these regulations. Lastly, it would direct the United States Executive Director at the World Bank to oppose financial assistance to Iran. H.R. 6015 passed the House by a vote of 408-13. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 5917, the Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act. H.R. 5917 would help enforce sanctions against terrorist organizations that use civilians as human shields, strengthening existing sanctions on such groups. In addition, it would require the President to respond within 120 days to a request from Congress to determine whether an entity is a terrorist using human shields and submit a written justification for whether the President will or will not impose sanctions on such entity. As Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and other radical Palestinian terror organizations continue to use human shields, Congress must do more to combat this monstrous disregard for human life. I am honored to be a cosponsor of this critical legislation and support its passage. H.R. 5917 passed the House by a vote of 419-4. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 4681, the Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act of 2023. H.R. 4681 would require the administration to impose sanctions on foreign entities who facilitate or profit from the production or proliferation of Captagon, an amphetamine with no uses approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Despite the many sanctions on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for his role in illegal international narcotrafficking, he has recently been engaged in the international Captagon trade, which does not carry the same sanctions. H.R. 4681 would extend international drug trafficking sanctions to Captagon and close this loophole. The bill passed the House by a vote of 410-13. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 6603, the No Technology for Terror Act. H.R. 6603 would codify export controls for Iran that prohibit the exportation of drone components – such as cameras, censors, and circuits – to Iran without a license from the Department of Commerce. As Iran continues to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to target U.S. troops, our allies, and civilians, we must do more to crack down on Iran’s ability to procure related technologies. I am honored to cosponsor this important bill and support its passage. H.R. 6603 passed the House by a vote of 406-19. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 5826, the No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act. H.R. 5826 would require a report on whether the $6 billion in unfrozen Iranian assets, released by President Biden in September 2023, was used to fund terrorism. In addition, it would require a sanctions determination for any entity that took American hostages on behalf of Iran. Lastly, it would require the banning of visas for those who support terrorism and assist in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). Under the Biden administration, over $16 billion in frozen assets have been released, allowing Iran to use these funds to fuel the oppression of the Iranian people and terrorism around the world. This critical bill, which I have cosponsored, would require the Biden administration to recognize the immense harm caused by the unfrozen assets and ensure Iranian individuals who participated in taking American hostages are held accountable. H.R. 5826 passed the House by a vote of 391-34. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 3033, the Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023. H.R. 3033 would strengthen existing sanctions on Iran’s energy sector and other key industries by permanently reauthorizing the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996. Currently, these sanctions are set to expire on December 31, 2026. I cosponsored H.R. 3033 because we cannot allow these impactful sanctions to expire, as this would give the Ayatollah and his despotic mullahs access to billions in funds which would be used for terrorism and oppression. This bill passed the House by a vote of 407-16.  I voted “Yes” on H.Res. 288, the Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE Resolution. H.Res. 288, which I introduced, calls on the European Union (EU) to join the United States in listing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity. The IRGC is an Iranian extra-military organization that conducts the Iranian regime’s acts of terrorism and is the link between Ayatollah Khamenei and other terror groups, such as Hamas, Hezbollah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), and the Houthis out of Yemen. For example, the IRGC Quds Force funds, arms, trains, and supports Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and PIJ. The IRGC Quds Force has also played a key role in Iranian-directed assassinations in the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, France, Germany, Bulgaria, and Cyprus in recent years. But the threat posed by the IRGC is not only abroad. Just a few years ago, the IRGC engaged in a murder-for-hire plot to target former National Security Advisor John Bolton and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. You can read my full Report on IRGC Terrorist Activity here. In 2019, President Trump declared the IRGC a Foreign Terrorist Organization. While this was a tremendous first step, we must encourage our allies, including the EU, to join us in confronting the Iranian threat. H.Res. 288 passed the House by a vote of 411-14. I voted “Yes” on H.Res. 883, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the slogan, ‘‘from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’’ is antisemitic and its use must be condemned. The phrase “from the river to the sea” implies that a hypothetical Palestinian state should extend from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea, meaning that the State of Israel would be abolished. I cosponsored this resolution because the end result of this undeniably anti-Semitic statement would deny the Jewish people the right to a state in their ancestral homeland. I find it shameful that so many of my colleagues refused to condemn this hateful slogan and support statements calling for the abolition of the State of Israel. H.Res. 883 passed the House by a vote of 377-44, with one member voting present. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 6046, the Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act. H.R. 6046 would require the Houthis, also known as Ansarallah, to be designated as a terrorist organization. The Houthis are a terrorist group that have attacked U.S. ships and commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea and are a partner organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The Biden administration recklessly delisted the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) in 2022, and only relisted them as a Specially Designated Terrorist Group (SDTG) after they began attacking U.S. ships. The SDTG designation does not carry the same sanctions and harshness as an FTO designation. Further, the administration has already signaled a willingness to undo the Houthis’ SDTG classification. I strongly supported this legislation and condemn the Biden administration’s weakness on the Houthis. H.R. 6046 passed the House by a vote of 285-135. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 4691, the Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023. H.R. 4691 would establish a congressional review process for any presidential action that provides sanctions relief to Iran. This would allow Congress to prevent any further attempts by the Biden administration to unfreeze assets or rejoin the Iran nuclear deal. It would also help enhance congressional oversight as a whole of the Biden administration’s reckless and irresponsible Iran policy. H.R. 4691 passed the House by a vote of 278-141. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 5947, To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran. H.R. 5947, which I cosponsored, would rescind the waiver that allowed $6 billion in frozen assets to be released to Iran. At this unprecedented time, when Iran is funding dozens of terror groups, oppressing its citizens, and even launching direct attacks on Israel, it is unconscionable that the United States would unfreeze assets for this rogue regime. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to expeditiously take up this legislation and refreeze these funds. H.R. 5947 passed the House by a vote of 259-160. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 6323, the Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023. H.R. 6323, which I cosponsored, would rescind waivers and licenses for sanctions on the Iranian financial sector and prohibit future waivers and licenses, regarding all sanctioned Iranian funds. The Biden administration should no longer be able to grant waivers to Iranian sanctions without sufficient congressional oversight. If passed by the Senate, this legislation will hold Iran accountable and ensure that sanctions on Iran are not arbitrarily lifted. H.R. 6323 passed the House by a vote of 271-147. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 6408, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations. In the weeks following the October 7thatrocities committed by Hamas against Israel, our nation has seen a significant increase in anti-Semitism. This includes violent threats, hate speech, and even material support for Hamas terrorists. U.S. taxpayer dollars should never be used to prop up terrorist organizations, such as Hamas. To address this issue, H.R. 6408 would remove the tax-exempt status of any terrorist supporting organization, as determined by the Secretary of the Treasury. I was honored to support this crucial bill to ensure that U.S. taxpayer dollars are not used to assist terrorist groups. H.R. 6408 passed the House by a vote of 382-11. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 5923, the Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023. H.R. 5923 would prohibit U.S. financial institutions from opening or maintaining accounts with any Chinese financial institution engaging in transactions of Iranian petroleum products and any foreign financial institution engaging in transactions of Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In addition, the bill would require the President to determine whether any Chinese financial institution has engaged in a transaction of Iranian petroleum products, or whether any foreign financial institution has engaged in a transaction of Iranian UAVs. Over the past few years, China has developed a system to bypass sanctions on Iran and Russia, giving these regimes the funds they need to further destabilize global order and undermine human rights. It is important we crack down on this behavior and ensure stiff penalties for entities that attempt to subvert international sanctions. H.R. 5923 passed the House by a vote of 383-11. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 5921, the No U.S. Financing for Iran act of 2023. H.R. 5921 would require the Department of Treasury to end funds from the United States and the International Monetary Fund to Iran or any entity owned or controlled by the Government of Iran, with only certain humanitarian exemptions to aid civilians. This bill will help sever Iran’s ability to finance terrorism and I urge the Senate to take it up immediately. H.R. 5921 passed the House by a vote of 294-105. RSVP NOW for my April Webinar with the Social Security Administration Our April Webinar will be focused on the Social Security Administration (SSA) to discuss retirement best practices, fraud protection, and other services the SSA offers. This webinar is open to all NY-24 constituents and will feature insight from guests from the SSA, who will share invaluable tips and strategies for navigating the complexities of retirement and accessing vital SSA resources. When: Tuesday, April 30th Time: 12:00PM Format: Zoom Webinar RSVP: To receive the link to the webinar, email [email protected] You can find the past recordings of my webinars here. Supporting the Fred Hamilton Veterans’ Lost Records Act Throughout our nation, veterans find themselves unjustly denied the benefits they have rightfully earned, not through any fault of their own but due to errors within the VA. I co-sponsored the Fred Hamilton Veterans’ Lost Records Act to rectify these injustices, providing our veterans with the resources to receive the benefits they sacrificed so much to obtain. We must correct these errors to ensure that all our courageous servicemen and women receive the recognition and assistance they have earned. Honoring the Lives of Officer Michael Jensen and Lieutenant Michael Hoosock Our community continues to mourn the loss of Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen and Onondaga Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Michael Hoosock, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our community. Their service, dedication, and love for our community was unparalleled, and we cannot thank them enough. Our community is indebted to these brave men and their families for their service and sacrifice. Please join us in praying for their families and the brave men and women of the Syracuse Police Department and Onondaga Sheriff's Office. 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. 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