Congresswoman Tenney's Weekly Newsletter   Have questions? Contact Me Here   President Trump's Trial was RIGGED This trial was never about the rule of law, it was a shameless attempt to silence President Trump. Biden is engaging in clear election interference against his opponent who is beating him in the polls. As a member of the New York Bar and daughter of a New York State Supreme Court Justice, I am appalled by the unethical politically motivated antics of Judge Merchan. He imposed unnecessary and unconstitutional gag orders on President Trump, effectively silencing him and hindering his ability to campaign freely. Judge Merchan engaged in obvious and unethical bias in a rush to get a guilty verdict, not to ensure justice under the law. Our country was founded on the principle of blind justice, but the Left has weaponized our legal system, trampling this core principle of our nation. This alarming abuse of power underscores a deeply troubling reality: we have a politicized, two-tiered system of justice in America. Defending Medicare Advantage Plans for our Seniors Last year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) made a needed adjustment to the wage index for Upstate hospitals, treating geographically rural and rural reclassified hospitals equally. This change led to wage index increases of 20-40% across Upstate New York. While this provided significant relief for hospitals that had been severely underpaid by the fee-for-service program, it inadvertently placed substantial financial pressure on regional Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, which are predominantly non-profit organizations. Because CMS did not account for these new costs in their benchmark rates for 2024, MA plans have experienced significant financial challenges that jeopardizes plans’ ability to provide affordable, quality coverage to their beneficiaries. Without relief, health plans will be forced to cut benefits and increase premiums for seniors who can least afford it. This week, I introduced legislation would address these dramatic reductions in access and benefits by granting CMS the ability to adjust their benchmark amounts to account for local areas with wage indices that grew by 20 percent or greater. This needed relief will ensure regional, non-profit MA plans remain viable and safeguard enrollees’ robust benefits and access to quality care. Our community's seniors deserve continued access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. I am dedicated to enacting policies that will ensure that Medicare Advantage plans continue to provide the robust benefits that so many members of our community rely on. READ MORE: Tenney introduces legislation intended to protect medicare advantage plans for seniors Our FY25 Community Project Funding Submissions This week, I announced the 15 projects I submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration as part of the fiscal year 2025 (FY25) Community Project Funding (CPF) process. This program returns taxpayer dollars to our communities to help fill gaps, improve public services, and create greater opportunities across the region. The 15 projects we submitted, will benefit New York’s 24th District by improving water infrastructure, creating essential public facilities, supporting public safety, and promoting community revitalization. As your elected voice in Congress, I will continue to advocate for these targeted and fiscally responsible projects that will benefit our community and address unmet needs. My office and I will oversee these projects closely and monitor all federal funds to ensure they are used appropriately and efficiently in the best interests of the American taxpayers. A list of my submitted FY25 CPF Requests can be found here, or below: $4,528,000 for the Town of Phelps Sanitary Sewer Distribution Project $2,500,000 for the Cayuga County Lake Protection Plan Project $3,000,000 for the Village of Geneseo Water and Sewer Upgrades Project $3,500,000 for the Village of Waterloo Rock Storm Sewer Replacement Project $3,000,000 for the Town of Newfane Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Project $1,500,000 for the Village of Mexico’s Water System Improvements Project $10,000,000 for the Genesee County Section 219 Environmental Infrastructure Project $2,250,000 for the Town of Torrey Water District #2 Project $2,000,000 for the Orleans County Public Safety Building Project $1,000,000 for the City of Oswego New Police Station Project $800,000 for the Town of Macedon Ambulance Relocation Project $5,000,000 for the Town of Lyons Revival and Community Empowerment Project $3,600,000 for Phase III of the City of Lockport’s Erie Canal Flight of Five Locks Rehabilitation Project $3,000,000 for the Wyoming County Silver Lake Dredging Project $4,050,000 for Jefferson County Installation of Runway 10 Omni-Directional Approach Lights at Watertown International Airport Project Thank you for Attending our Manufacturing Roundtable Event Home to the historic Erie Canal, which accelerated America's Industrial Revolution, our district has a rich heritage in the manufacturing industry that was pivotal in building our nation's economy. Unfortunately, for far too long, industries that once thrived in our community have relocated, taking stable, well-paying jobs with them and leaving no plans to return. This week, I hosted a roundtable event to meet with local manufacturers to discuss how we can introduce incentives and develop strategies to bring these valuable jobs back, stimulate our local economy, and reduce our dependence on foreign manufacturing. Thank you to all the members of our community who attended this roundtable event, especially Niagara County Legislature Chair Rebecca Wydysh, Executive Director of the Buffalo Niagara Manufactures Alliance Peter Ahrens, and members of the Niagara County Center of Economic Development and the Buffalo Niagara Manufacturers Alliance. I am eager to continue working to restore our district's district's economic prosperity and create quality jobs for our community. Attending the Groundbreaking of the New Batavia Police Station Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every single day, and they deserve the resources they need to serve and protect our community effectively and efficiently This $15 million investment underscores the importance of public safety and reaffirms our commitment to supporting our police officers. I am eager to see the positive impact this new police headquarters will have on our community. Thank you to all the courageous members of the Batavia Police Department for your dedication to our community. RSVP NOW: Join our June Webinar with the International Trade Administration Our office will be hosting our Webinar this month with guests from the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce to discuss best trade practices for businesses in NY-24. All constituents are invited to attend this event, where representatives from the Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Watertown International Trade Administration offices will provide an overview of how they can assist American businesses when entering foreign markets to sell American-made products. When: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM Format: Zoom Webinar RSVP: To receive link, 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! 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. 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