Email from Rep. Tenney Congresswoman Tenney's Weekly Newsletter   Have questions? Contact Me Here   Illegal Aliens Who Vote in Our Elections Should Face Jail Time Since the start of the Biden-Harris administration, there have been over 10.8 MILLION illegal immigrant encounters nationwide, threatening our communities, our national security, and now our elections. House Republicans are committed to protecting the integrity of our elections by ensuring that only U.S. citizens are able to vote. In July, with my support, we passed the SAVE Act, which would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. However, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has not brought it to the floor for a vote, jeopardizing election security. This week, I joined Representative Matt Gaetz and several other colleagues in introducing the Judicial Action to Impose Liability for Alien Voters Act (JAIL for Alien Voters Act). If enacted, this legislation would make it a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine, for illegal aliens to vote, which aligns the penalty with the consequences U.S. citizens face for unlawful voting. If you vote illegally and tamper with our elections, you should go to jail! Referring Disgraced Governor Cuomo to the DOJ for Lying to Congress This week, the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic submitted a criminal referral to the Department of Justice, recommending that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo be charged with making criminally false statements to Congress in relation to his catastrophic COVID-19 nursing home policies. During his transcribed interview with the committee in June, disgraced Governor Cuomo made THREE criminally false statements: He falsely testified under oath that he was not involved in reviewing or drafting the New York State Department of Health Report, which was used to counter criticisms of his administration's nursing home policies during the pandemic. He falsely testified that he had no discussions about a peer review of the New York State Department of Health Report. He falsely testified that he had no knowledge of any external individuals outside the New York State Department of Health reviewing the Report. He made these false statements in an attempt to shield himself from accountability while placing blame on others. His decisions to force COVID-19 positive patients into nursing homes and long-term care facilities led to the tragic deaths of 15,000 New Yorkers. Making false statements to Congress is a crime, yet Cuomo's lies and deceptions come as no surprise to me. I have been fighting to hold him accountable since 2014, and I will not stop until he faces justice for his offenses against New Yorkers. From the damning reports of his sexual harassment of young women, to his abuse of the Moreland Commission to the negligent policies and criminal cover-up that led to thousands of seniors' deaths—enough is enough. Cuomo has brought shame to New York, and it is long past time for him to face the consequences of his actions. Standing Firm in our Commitment to Israel Amid Attacks by the UN The Palestinian Authority is intensifying its efforts to undermine Israel’s status at the United Nations. Last month, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution calling for Israel to return all land and assets acquired in the Palestinian Territories since 1967. It also urged nations to suspend treaty and trade relations with Israel that involve these territories. These attempts to delegitimize Israel are unacceptable. That’s why I joined over 100 of my colleagues in sending a letter to UN Secretary-General Guterres, reaffirming America’s unwavering support for Israel. We made it clear that any action by the UN or the Palestinian Authority to diminish Israel’s status will carry serious consequences, including a reduction in U.S. support—financial, material, and political. The United States stands firmly with Israel, and we will not tolerate efforts to weaken our ally. 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 a few bills I recently cosponsored. H.R. 9218, the Defining Male and Female Act — This bill would formally add the definition of “male” and “female” to the U.S. code, defining both by one’s biological sex. While this bill shouldn’t be necessary, radical left wing activists are actively working to redefine what male and female mean. We must codify these commonsense definitions into law to protect women’s Title IX rights and recognize the fundamental difference between males and females. H.J.Res. 167, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to "Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison" — This joint resolution will overturn the burdensome and overreaching USDA rule that mandates electronic identification (EID) tags for interstate movement of certain cattle and bison. H.R. 2706, The Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act: This bill prohibits health care providers from denying or restricting organ transplants based solely on a patient’s disability, ensuring fair and equitable access to life-saving transplants for all. This legislation builds on the Americans with Disabilities Act to protect individuals with disabilities and ensure that they are not denied care or are subject to discriminatory practices in the organ transplant system based on their disability. Advocating for Fort Drum to Host Small Modular Reactor Fort Drum is an ideal site for a small modular reactor (SMR) due to the Army’s unique control over the installation’s utilities and infrastructure. This ownership streamlines the deployment of an SMR, making it significantly easier than at other locations where the Army lacks such control. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and I have sent a letter to Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth advocating for the Army to host an SMR at Fort Drum. The base’s skilled workforce, with extensive experience in on-site energy generation through its biomass facility, along with its substantial power demands and North Country's extreme temperatures, would provide valuable data for the SMR pilot program. This important investment in Upstate New York will supply the Northeast's power projection platform with secure, independent power, enhance U.S. energy security, and solidify Fort Drum’s role in the Army’s modernization efforts. Read the full letter we sent to the Secretary of the Army here. Celebrating NY-24's First Responders This week, we celebrated National First Responders Day to honor and celebrate the courageous men and women who put their lives on the line to serve and protect our communities. Here in NY-24, we are grateful for the dedication and selflessness shown by our local first responders. From responding to medical emergencies to tackling fires and protecting our neighborhoods, these brave men and women work tirelessly to support us in our times of greatest need. Thank you to the first responders in NY-24 and across the country who answer the call, no matter the time or circumstance, to keep our neighborhoods safe. Casework Success Story Our team of expert caseworks are eager to assist you. Don’t take our word for it, here is a testimony from one of the many people our office has assisted! Dear Claudia, I have been a life long New Yorker until my wife and I bought a home in Belleair Beach Florida back in 2016. Since then we have been Florida residents although we maintain our beautiful home on Cayuga Lake in the town of Varick in Seneca County. Back in 2023’ my CPA found an error on our 2022 return and had this corrected which generated a return of $6,499. He filed an amended return and it was received at the IRS in October 2023. They agreed with his calculation; however it took forever to process. I was not sure whether I should contact you and your office or my representative in Florida. I decided to reach out to your office. At this point I called your office and Ed Hickey responded to my inquiry with a phone call. He said he would be happy to assist even though I made it clear to him that I was a Florida resident. Over the next few months he was very professional and courteous and could not have been any better to deal with. I owned an insurance agency in Ithaca NY for many years and I recognize good customer service when I see it. If you need assistance with a federal agency, please be sure to call us today. We are here to help! 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!  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