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Here are a few top Team Elise updates and stories we have been tracking for the past week!

Elise and Her E-PAC Announce the First Slate of Rising Stars for 2024

On Wednesday, Elise released the first E-PAC’s rising stars slate for the 2024 election cycle! Each of the eight E-PAC-endorsed candidates have fulfilled E-PAC's standards and are in a strong position to win their elections come November! The first slate of rising stars included candidates from every corner of the country, see the full list of E-PAC’s endorsed candidates below:

• Yvette Herrell (NM-02)
• Mayra Flores (TX-34)
• Alison Esposito (NY-18)
• Nancy Dahlstrom (AK-AL)
• Julie Fedorchak (ND-AL)
• Caroleene Dobson (AL-02)
• Laurie Buckhout (NC-01)
• Monique DeSpain (OR-04)

Elise released the following statement on the endorsement announcement –

“In 2018, I launched a program to elect more Republican women to the House. I am proud to say that after just two cycles, House Republican women went from just 13 to 36. This cycle, in addition to supporting our historic number of Republican women incumbents, I am thrilled to announce my 2024 E-PAC Women’s slate with eight endorsements of our strongest women Republican candidates across the country. These small business leaders, state and local elected officials, veterans, law enforcement officers, and moms are all rising stars and have earned this endorsement. I look forward to supporting these women across the finish line in both their primaries and general elections. It is certain that Republican women will once again make history this election cycle by expanding our House Republican Majority with an even greater number of House Republican women.”

In 2019, Republican women made up only 2.9% of Congress. Elise founded E-PAC to recruit, engage, empower, elevate, and elect more Republican women to office. Since its founding, E-PAC has raised and donated over $4.5 million for Republican women candidates.

In 2020, E-PAC helped more than double the number of Republican women in Congress in what President Trump called “The Year of the Republican Women.” Eleven out of the 15 seats that flipped red were won by E-PAC-endorsed Republican women.

In 2022, E-PAC-endorsed candidates flipped critical House Republican majority-making seats such as Jen Kiggans in VA-02, Lori Chavez-DeRemer in OR-05, Anna Paulina Luna in FL-13, and Monica De La Cruz in TX-15.

Read more about the slate announcement in Just the News here.

Elise Joins The Guy Benson Show

On Wednesday, Elise joined The Guy Benson Show to discuss Joe Biden’s failed foreign policy, Chuck Schumer’s failure to support Israel, the ongoing congressional investigation into holding campus leadership accountable for failing to protect Jewish students and faculty, and the fight against antisemitism in America’s education system.

Listen to the full interview here.

Elise Recognizes Fort Drum Soldiers

On Thursday, Elise welcomed soldiers from Fort Drum to Washington to be recognized as the all-Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team of the year. Along with two members of the EOD Group Command Team, Col. Matt Kuhns and Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Issac Allender, Elise honored the soldiers for their impressive accomplishment and outstanding service.

Read the full story in NNY360 here.

Elise Leads Effort to Boost Tariffs on Chinese-Made Drones

On Wednesday, House Republicans proposed legislation that would put a 30% tariff on Chinese-made drones. The legislation, led by Elise, would also provide grants to first responders, critical infrastructure providers, and farmers and ranchers to purchase American-made drones. This legislation would boost American manufacturing and make American-made drones more competitive.

Elise released the following statement after proposing the legislation –

“I am proud to introduce the Drones for First Responders Act to stop the CCP’s influence over our nation and increase the competitiveness of U.S. drone manufacturers by establishing a revenue neutral grant program to help Americans purchase drones securely made by the U.S. and our allies,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. “With this legislation, American drone manufacturers will be able to compete with Communist Chinese-controlled drones and enhance U.S. national security.”

Read more about the legislation in Reuters here.

Elise Blasts Biden Admin for Appeasing Hamas

On Monday, Elise blasted Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the Biden Administration for their rebuke of Israel. Elise stated –

“UNACCEPTABLE: Biden’s Secretary of State says the Administration wants Israel to surrender to Hamas terrorists.

Sec. Blinken does NOT speak for the vast majority of Americans who support Israel’s right to exist.

The Biden Administration’s weak foreign policy prioritizes the interests of terrorists who call for “Death to America” over our most precious ally and it is disgraceful.”

Read her post here.

Elise Celebrates National Police Week

On Monday, Elise took to X to thank our men and women in blue for National Police Week. She said –

“This National Police Week, let us pay tribute to the brave men and women who keep us safe and commit to honoring the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. NY-21 is grateful for our law enforcement who serve our communities each and every day.”

Read her post here.

Elise Celebrates Mother’s Day

On Sunday, Elise and her family celebrated her third Mother’s Day since becoming a mom! She said on X –

“Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible NY-21 mothers and grandmothers. I learned everything I know from my amazing Mom - truly the best mother there is. And I give all my love possible to our Sammy who made me a Mom. 💕”

Check out her post here.

Elise Calls Out Biden, Far Left Democrats’ Illegal Weaponization of the U.S. Justice System

On Thursday, Elise blasted Joe Biden for hiding behind executive privilege and blocking the release of incriminating evidence regarding his mishandling of classified documents while Democrats carry out unprecedented and illegal lawfare against his top political opponent, President Trump. Elise stated –

“We continue to see unprecedented and illegal lawfare against President Trump whether it's the sham Alvin Bragg trial in New York City or the weaponized DOJ. Joe Biden disregarded over 250 years of Constitutional executive privilege when he orchestrated an unprecedented raid on President Trump’s home to obtain Presidential records that President Trump was allowed to have under the Presidential Records Act. Now, Joe Biden is hiding behind executive privilege to prevent the American public from hearing how he knowingly mishandled classified intelligence for personal, financial gain.”

In the News

NNY360: Elise recognizes Fort Drum soldiers who won the honor of all-Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team of the year.
FOX NEWS: Elise reacts to the news of the newly scheduled Biden vs Trump debates and gives her input on the current situation in Israel.
REUTERS: Elise introduces a bill to increase tariff on Chinese-made drones.
NNY360: Elise wrote an op-ed calling for action to ensure military spouses have access to reliable maternal healthcare.
NEW YORK POST: Elise blasts Joe Biden for lying about the economy and inflation.
JUST THE NEWS: Elise urges the Department of Justice to investigate Michael Cohen.
NEW YORK POST: Elise accuses the Justice Department of ignoring her demand that investigators probe former Donald Trump attorney Michael Cohen for alleged perjury before Congress.
DAILY WIRE: Elise accuses Special Counsel Jack Smith of election interference in ethics complaint.
FOX NEWS: Elise condemns GWU anarchists calling for the beheading of school administrators amid anti-Israel encampment.
NEWSMAX: GOP Reps call for Cohen to be investigated for lying to Congress.
NATIONAL REVIEW: K-12 Administrators are grilled and accused of paying ‘lip service’ to Anti Semitism in schools.
THE SUN: Stefanik advocates for Battlefield Heritage Trail in N.Y.
ROME DAILY SENTINEL: Stefanik seeks legislation to boost U.S. drone manufacturing.

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