Congresswoman Tenney's Weekly Newsletter   Have questions? Contact Me Here   President Biden Must Immediately Resign You don't get to have your cake and eat it too. If President Biden is unfit to run for President, he is unfit to serve as President. Earlier this year, I demanded Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Cabinet invoke the 25th Amendment following Special Counsel Hur's Report. Yet Vice President Harris, the Biden Crime Family, the far-left media, and an unprecedented number of members of the Democratic party lied to the American people, covering up the President's severe cognitive decline. If President Biden can't stand trial, if he can't run for office, he can't be Commander-in-Chief of the United States of America. He should immediately resign. Investigating the Assassination Attempt of President Trump There are still many questions surrounding the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump, and this week, Congress took the first steps toward getting those answers by creating a bipartisan House Task Force. This Task Force aims to provide transparency, accountability, and solutions to thoroughly investigate this security failure and ensure it never happens again. Earlier in the week, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testified before Congress, and days later, she announced her resignation. Cheatle's failure led to the assassination attempt on President Trump, the murder of an innocent victim, and harm to others in the crowd. We must continue to investigate to prevent such a tragedy from happening again. The Secret Service and local law enforcement officers bravely risked their lives to protect President Trump in a time of great peril. I am thankful for their dedication to their country. These patriots deserve a leader who will not fail them again. My prayers remain with President Trump, his family, and the innocent victims, including Corey Comperatore. Corey died a true hero when he bravely shielded his wife and daughter from incoming gunfire during the assassination attempt on July 13th. This week, I co-sponsored a resolution to recognize his courageous sacrifice and honor his life. We must immediately address the security failures of this event to prevent the unthinkable from ever happening. The United States will always Stand with Israel It was an honor to welcome Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to the U.S. Capitol this week to address a Joint Session of Congress and provide an update on Israel's war for its survival. Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered a powerful and critically important speech on preserving freedom in the U.S., Israel, and around the world. He emphasized Israel's mission to free the hostages and combat the Iranian-backed terrorist group, Hamas. His address projected strength and reinforced Israel's commitment to securing the return of both American and Israeli hostages. The United States must reiterate its commitment and continue to support Israel, our greatest ally. I will always stand with Israel. Is Vice President Kamala Harris an Effective Border Czar? On March 24, 2021, President Biden appointed Vice President Kamala Harris to serve as the Administration's border czar to address the "root causes" of illegal immigration into the United States. Yet since this Administration took over in January 2021, there have been 9.9 million legal immigrant encounters nationwide. This May was the 39th straight month when monthly illegal immigrant encounters were higher than even the highest month seen under President Trump. Thanks to Kamala Harris' FAILED attempt to secure our borders and uphold our rule of law, every community is now a border community. This begs the question: Is Vice President Kamala Harris an effective border czar? Is Vice President Kamala Harris an effective border czar? Yes No As your representative in Congress, my top priority is championing legislative initiatives that benefit you and your families. Each week, I review numerous bills and letters, engaging in thorough discussions with members of our community to determine which actions to support and address your needs. Below are some of the bills I recently cosponsored. The Dismantle DEI Act: would ban any Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs and rescind any executive orders regarding DEI. This bill would also end DEI training and programming, DEI pledges, and prohibit taxpayer funding for entities that use DEI hiring practices. The CUTS Act: rescinds unobligated COVID-19 relief funds and certain infrastructure funds to offset the cost of supplemental foreign assistance totaling $95 billion made available for fiscal year 2024. Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter:" Nullifies the EPA’s rule for fine particulate matter, otherwise known as PM 2.5. This rule sets strict air quality standards for particulate matter and will have disastrous effects on the economy and manufacturing nationwide. 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.Res. 1371, Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris’s, failure to secure the United States border. In 2021, as illegal aliens began pouring over our Southern Border leading to the border crisis, Vice President Kamala Harris was designated as the “border czar.” During her time as the border czar, Harris only visited the Southern Border once and has never spoken with the Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol. During Harris’ time as border czar, over 9.9 million illegal aliens have entered the United States, including individuals with ties to terrorist organizations and individuals on the terror watchlist. I am disappointed that only six of my Democratic colleagues had the courage to vote for this simple resolution that highlights the ongoing crisis on our border that has turned every community into a border community. H.Res. 1371 passed the House by a vote of 220-196. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 8998, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025. This bill authorizes appropriations for the Department of the Interior (DOI), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and several related agencies. By passing this legislation, House Republicans are upholding our duty to cut spending, authorizing appropriations for these agencies at $4.4 billion below President Biden’s request (a reduction of 10%). This bill also cuts funding for the EPA by 20%, which under this administration has been weaponized to enforce the Green New Deal, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Programs, and burdensome regulations on land use, hunting and fishing, mineral production, and oil and gas leasing. This bill refocuses the EPA and DOI on their core responsibilities— responsibly managing our federal land and keeping our farms and rivers clean. This bill passed by a vote of 210-205. I voted “Yes” on H.Res. 1367, Establishing the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump. This resolution establishes a bipartisan Task Force to investigate the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump and the actions of the Secret Service and other government agencies that allowed this horrific event to occur. The Task Force will be comprised of seven Republicans and six Democrats, and importantly, the Task Force will have subpoena power. I look forward to carefully reviewing the Task Force’s final report and implementing their recommendations to ensure that nothing like this every occurs again. H.Res. 1367 passed the House by a vote of 416-0. I voted “Yes” on S. 227, Improving Access to Our Courts Act. This legislation formally allows federal court proceedings to occur in Brewster County, Texas. Currently, both parties must sign a waiver to allow court proceedings to occur in Brewster County, otherwise they occur in Pecos, TX several hours away. S. 227 passed the House by a vote of 404-3. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 7887, the ACCESS Act. This legislation would eliminate mandatory experience or educational requirements for government contractors, unless contracting offices provide a written explanation of why the requirements are essential. Too many government jobs have unnecessary requirements that prevent the most qualified individuals from being hired. The government must prioritize skills and expertise, not just diplomas and formalized education. This vote required a 2/3 majority to pass and failed by a vote of 178-234. I voted “Yes” on S. 3706, the Victims’ VOICES Act. This legislation will ensure that victim advocates, such as family members, legal guardians, or court appointed advocates, receive restitution for expenses occurred as a result of the trial, such as transportation, lost income, and childcare. Victim advocates should not have to sacrifice to advocate for justice for their loved ones. S. 3706 passed the House by a vote of 408-2. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 1631, the Pro Codes Act. This legislation would provide a fix for copyright protections for private standards that are incorporated into law by reference. Currently, if a copyrighted privately set standard is incorporated into law by reference, the standard setting organization loses their copyright protections. However, this legislation would have allowed companies to retain their copyrights if they provide access to the incorporated standard without charge. This vote required a 2/3 majority to pass and failed by a vote of 248-127. I voted “Yes” on S. 3249, To designate the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas, as the “Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic”. Elwin Shopteese was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and fought in World War II, including in the Normandy invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. He received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his service. After serving, he was a Tribal Council member and helped found the Indian Community Alcoholism Resources Expeditors Recovery Home, a tribal center for treating alcoholism. S. 3249 passed the House by a vote of 363-0, with one member voting present. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. This bill authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects and feasibility studies, deauthorizes inactive projects, and establishes pilot programs. This bill makes critical investments into our nation's shipping ports, waterways, flood management programs, and water resource infrastructure. This will ensure that Americans continue to have clean drinking water, as well as high-functioning logistical hubs that keep our economy running. This bill passed by a vote of 359-13. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Continues to Evaluate Locations for New Station Sites In early 2022, Customs and Border Protection started preliminary work to access and survey a property at Blind Bay in Clayton, NY, to replace their aging facility on Wellesley Island. After CBP released its environmental assessment of the site in February 2022, community members, myself included, voiced strong opposition to constructing a CBP facility, including expressing concern about the facility’s potential impact on Muskellunge spawning in the area. Our brave CBP agents work tirelessly every day, and we must ensure that we have a station that keeps our border secure and preserves our historic habitats and waterways. To facilitate this, my office has hosted multiple meetings with local elected officials and CBP leadership to ensure our communities are at the table during these important discussions. I recently sent a letter to the CBP imploring them to increase transparency around this decision and voiced my opposition to selecting Blind Bay as the site of the new station. I urged them to communicate with our communities directly to ensure we find a solution that keeps our communities safe and protects the natural beauty and ecological wealth of the North Country. Congratulations to NY-24 native Meghan Musnicki Photo Credits: Julie Sherwood, Messenger Post Media USA Today Network - June 30, 2021 Congratulations to NY-24 native Meghan Musnicki on being named to the U.S. Olympic Rowing team! Originally from Naples, she is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time Olympian, with an impressive record of five gold medals and one bronze medal at the World Rowing Championships.  We are thrilled to watch you represent our community on the world’s biggest stage and eagerly anticipate seeing you and the rest of Team USA bring home the gold! READ MORE: From Ontario County to Paris: Meghan Musnicki’s journey to become four-time Olympic rower for Team USA Supporting a Biodiesel Tax Credit NY-24's agriculture industry has been the backbone of our economy and community for generations. As one of the top agriculture-producing regions in the Northeast, it is imperative we enact commonsense agricultural policies. These policies are essential to enable our farmers and rural communities to compete in the global marketplace. This week, I introduced legislation to extend tax incentives to encourage the use of biodiesel, a homegrown resource that will support our farmers, producers, and energy workers in NY-24, in addition to allowing us to strengthen our energy independence. I am committed to unleashing the potential of our rural communities, pushing back against hostile foreign interference in our agriculture sector, and giving farmers and producers the certainty and opportunities they need to succeed. Are You Visiting DC this Summer? Contact us! Are you planning to travel to our nation's capital this summer? My team would love to assist you in planning tours of some of our nation's greatest monuments! Tours of the Capitol Building are available Monday-Saturday. At this time, the White House requires 21 days' minimum notice to accommodate any tour requests, and offers tours Tuesday-Saturday. Availability for both of these tours are extremely limited. I urge you to reach out to my office as soon as possible regarding all future tour requests. You can do so by accessing my tour request portal here. My office is also able to arrange FBI Headquarters tours, which must be requested no later than four weeks prior to the desired visit date. I urge you to visit this link for more information regarding these opportunities. We are excited to welcome a safe and enjoyable trip to Washington, D.C. 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. My team will try to include as many of your updates from around #NY24 as we can each week.     tenney.house.gov Rep. Tenney | 2349 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice