Email from Rep. Tenney Congresswoman Tenney's Weekly Newsletter   Have questions? Contact Me Here   Attending President Trump's Historic Inauguration This week, President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking a pivotal moment for our country and our world. In November, 77 million Americans elected Donald Trump and issued a mandate for change. The last four years have been plagued with record-high inflation, an unprecedented migrant crisis, America Last foreign policy and the weaponization of our justice system. However, our nation's future is bright with President Trump's steadfast leadership. I am eager to work with President Trump and his administration to lower taxes, secure our border, unleash American energy production, make our government more efficient, and cut wasteful government spending. In the first few days after his Inauguration, President Trump issued 28 Executive Orders to reverse harmful policies from the Biden administration and fulfill his promises to the American people. These orders include several initiatives that align with areas I have also worked on. Below is a list of some of Trump's Executive Orders, along with ways I am working to enhance some of these initiatives or make them permanent: Executive Order: Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions Summary: This executive order rescinded 78 executive orders and Presidential memorandums issued by President Biden. Here are some key executive orders that were rescinded under this executive order: Executive Order 14019 directed federal agencies to utilize federal resources, staff, and facilities to carry out voter registration, dubiously extending federal agency operations beyond its core mission into partisan political activity. Last Congress, I cosponsored the Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act to defund President Biden’s Executive Order 14019, which threatens the safety and security of American elections. Additionally, I submitted amendments to five separate appropriations bills to defund this harmful executive order. Executive Order 14020 created the White House Gender Policy Council which promoted radical ideologies on gender. I cosponsored multiple bills to uphold the fact that there are only two genders: male and female. The White House Gender Policy Council threatened Title IX protections for women’s sports by proposing allowing biological men into women’s sports. Executive Order 14035 added DEIA requirements to federal hiring guidelines, requiring federal agencies to consider race and ethnicity, rather than only hiring based on merit. I cosponsored multiple bills to combat this racist ideology, and applaud President Trump for withdrawing this harmful executive order. Executive Order 14115 imposed sanctions on Israelis living in Judea and Samaria, the first time an ally like Israel has been targeted by sanctions. I created the Friends of Judea and Samaria Caucus to advocate for the strong relationship between the United States and the Judea and Samaria region and oppose harmful measures like this. I also introduced the RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria to formally rename the “West Bank” to Judea and Samaria under U.S. law. I look forward to working with President Trump, Secretary Rubio, and incoming Ambassador Huckabee to strengthen our relationship between Judea and Samaria and the United States. Executive Order 14008 “put the climate crisis at the center of United States foreign policy and national security.” Instead of focusing on the sole duty of ensuring the safety of Americans at home and abroad, this backwards EO made climate alarmism a critical component of our nation’s foreign policy. Declaring that “climate considerations shall be an essential element of United States foreign policy and national security” is a gross contortion of the mission and purpose of all foreign policy wings of the federal government, and I am happy to see that this executive order was rescinded. Executive Order 14027 formally established the Climate Change Support Office (CCSO) within the Department of State. Adding to an already bloated federal bureaucracy is the last thing this country needs at a time of heightened foreign conflict and skyrocketing debt and inflation. Overturning this absurd EO will help refocus the Department of State’s mission on advancing the foreign policy goals of the American people. Executive Order 14057 set ridiculous and impossible to comply with carbon goals for the federal government that wasted billions of taxpayer dollars on misguided, green new deal technologies. It required the heads of each executive branch agency to develop and implement climate strategies that to meet net zero goals, shifting the focus of our federal officials away from their core mission. It’s time that our nations bureaucrats get back to work advancing the goals of the American people, not climate alarmists. Executive Order: Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government Summary: Under the Biden administration, the federal government was inappropriately weaponized against everyday Americans and political opponents. This executive order will ensure that under the Trump administration, the federal government is restored to working for the American people, not against them, and will not be used to target political opponents. I strongly supported the creation of the creation of the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government and fought against the Biden administration’s targeting of President Trump and conservative organizations. Executive Order: Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship Summary: The First Amendment right to Freedom of Speech is one of the many critical freedoms enshrined in our Constitution, but the Biden Administration regularly used the government to silence dissenting views and censor political opponents. This executive order ends this terrible practice and ensures that the government does not repeat this terrible practice. During the 117th Congress, I was a member of the House Big Tech Censorship and Data Task Force, which worked to stop this government censorship. I also sent numerous letters to the Biden administration and social media companies imploring them to stop censoring conservative views. Executive Order: Restoring Accountability to Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce Summary: Far too often, career bureaucrats work to undermine the President’s agenda by either unnecessarily delaying implementation of the President’s agenda or even actively working against it. This cannot be allowed to continue. This executive order creates Schedule F in the federal workforce, allowing Schedule F bureaucrats to be fired more easily if they are not fulfilling their duties. I strongly support the creation of Schedule F to ensure that entrenched bureaucrats do not impede President Trump’s ability to implement his agenda to Make America Great Again. Executive Order: Clarifying The Military’s Role In Protecting The Territorial Integrity Of The United States Summary: Under the previous administration’s open-border policies, millions of illegal aliens flooded across our borders, including members of drug cartels and individuals on the terror watchlist. This executive order clarifies the important role that our military has in protecting our nation’s borders by protecting our national sovereignty and repelling the mass entrance of illegal aliens, narcotics, and human trafficking. Over 85 percent of suspected terrorists that have entered our country illegally have done so through our Northern border, endangering NY-24 communities. As a member of the Northern Border Security Caucus, I have worked to secure our borders and codify President Trump’s work on this issue from first term. Executive Order: Holding Former Government Officials Accountable For Election Interference And Improper Disclosure Of Sensitive Governmental Information Summary: This executive order revokes the security clearances of the 51 intelligence officials who falsely claimed Hunter Biden’s laptop was disinformation. These individuals have caused lasting harm to our democracy, national security, and political institutions. Americans deserve an intelligence community fully dedicated to protecting our nation, not advancing political agendas. As a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, I look forward to working with Chairman Crawford, Speaker Johnson, and President Trump to ending the politicization of the intelligence community and restoring it to its primary mission of keeping our nation safe and secure. Executive Order: Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program Summary: New York has a rich history of welcoming immigrants and refugees, and we should continue to do so in a manner that is consistent with our laws and national security priorities. However, under the Biden administration, our country deviated from the requirement that refugee programs remained consistent with our laws and national security priorities. This executive order temporarily pauses refugee programs under the Secretary of Homeland Security submits a report on the alignment between refugee programs and the interests of the United States. I support President Trump’s decision to ensure that all immigration programs continue to put America First and support America’s best interests. Executive Order: Designation of Ansar Allah As A Foreign Terrorist Organization Summary: This executive order would redesignate the Houthis, formally known as Ansar Allah, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The Houthis are an Iranian-backed terrorist organization based in Yemen that regularly attacks U.S. merchants travelling through the Red Sea, and has attacked our ally Israel multiple times. President Trump proudly designated the Houthis as an FTO in his first time and Biden quickly removed this designation, allowing the Houthis to attack U.S. merchants with impunity. Last Congress, I signed multiple letters to Biden urging him to redesignate the Houthis, and I was an original cosponsor of H.R.6046, the Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act, to codify the Houthis FTO designation over President Biden’s objections. I also voted for this important bill when it passed the House on April 17. Executive Order: Reevaluating And Realigning United States Foreign Aid Summary: The Biden administration wasted billions of taxpayer dollars on unnecessary international development programs that did not align with American national security interests and instead promoted radical ideologies like DEI and CRT. This executive order requires a 90-day pause in foreign development assistance and programs while the Trump administration reevaluates each program and determines whether the program should be continued, modified, or ceased. This important pause will allow President Trump to ensure U.S. funding is only used in an appropriate manner and not wasted on project that do not advance the United States’ soft power and interests. Executive Order: America First Policy Directive To The Secretary Of State Summary: This executive order directs Secretary of State Rubio to advance an America First Foreign Policy and ensure that our country’s foreign policy aligns with our national interests. This directive builds upon my America First Foreign Policy Plan which would re-align our foreign policy to finally put America First. I look forward to working with President Trump and Secretary Rubio to implementing their America First agenda and strengthening America’s position on the international stage. Executive Order: Reforming The Federal Hiring Process And Restoring Merit To Government Service Summary: This executive order will restore the principal that the government should only hire based on merit and not based on radical ideologies like DEI. I introduced H.R. 10411, the Federal Employee Performance and Accountability Act to establish a performance-based pay structure for federal employees, instead of allowing inefficient bureaucrats to continue to collect pay without doing their jobs. As an member of the DOGE Caucus, I look forward to working with President Trump to ensure that the federal government works for the American people and hires the best people for each and every job. Executive Order: Designating Cartels And Other Organizations As Foreign Terrorist Organizations And Specially Designated Global Terrorists Summary: This executive order makes it official U.S. policy to eliminate the presentence of transnational criminal cartels, like Tren de Aragua (TdA) and La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), in the United States and to protect American citizens from the threats posed by these cartels. These cartels engage in human and drug trafficking across our borders and endanger our communities. I strongly supported the creation of the House Task Force to Combat Mexican Drug Cartels and H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act which required reports on how the United States can best combat these dangerous cartels and the threats they pose. Executive Order: Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness Summary: This executive order will restore the name of Mount McKinley from Mount Denali and rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Our nation’s national wonders should honor our nation’s history and ensure that future generations continue to recognize the greatness of our county. I cosponsored the Gulf of America Act to officially recognize the name the Gulf of America in U.S. law and policy and continue to support efforts to honor our nation’s heroes, like President McKinley. Executive Order: Protecting The Meaning And Value Of American Citizenship Summary: This executive order would make individuals who were born in the United States, but whose parents are here illegally ineligible for birthright citizenship. American citizenship should only be reserved for the children of American citizens and those who are here legally. The Fourteenth Amendment has never been interpreted by the Supreme Court to guarantee every individual born in our country, even if the parents are here illegally, to be entitled to U.S. citizenship. We cannot continue to incentivize illegal immigration by providing this valuable benefit to those who break our nation’s laws. I look forward to working with President Trump, Homeland Security Secretary Noem, and Border Czar Homan to secure our nation’s borders and uphold the sanctity of U.S. citizenship. Executive Order: Withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization Summary: This executive order would withdraw the U.S. participation in the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO has consistently pushed the agendas of the Chinese Communist Party at the expense of American interests and taxpayer dollars. The WHO covered up information regarding the origins of COVID and even denied that it could spread from person-to-person, until the CCP allowed them to disclose this vital piece of information. President Trump rightfully decided in 2020 to leave the WHO, which was reversed by President Biden. Last Congress, I cosponsored the WHO Withdrawal Act which would have required former President Biden to remove the U.S. from the WHO and prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to fund the organization. I was also a cosponsor of H.R.343, the No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act, which would end any assessed or voluntary contributions from the United States to the WHO. Executive Order: Securing Our Borders Summary: This executive order establishes the policy to use all available resources to secure the Northern and Southern borders from illegal immigration flooding our country. Under President Biden, an unprecedented number of people entered the country illegally. Notably, over 85% of people caught that were on the terrorist watchlist came from the Northern border. In support of securing our borders, I co-founded the Northern Border Security Caucus in the House and announced my Border Security Plan to secure our borders and uphold our nation’s laws. In 2023, I cosponsored and voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, which is the strongest border security bill ever passed by Congress. Most recently, I cosponsored and supported the Laken Riley Act, to ensure that illegal immigrants charged with a crime are held in custody until their case is adjudicated. I look forward to President Trump signing the Laken Riley Act into law and will work with the Trump administration to secure our borders and keep our communities safe. Executive Order: Protecting the American People Against Invasion Summary: This executive order established United States policy to enforce current laws against illegal immigration, particularly those who threaten the safety or security of the American people, and to do so in an efficient and expeditious manner. Last Congress, I cosponsored H.R.5857, the No IDs for Illegals Act. This legislation would uphold the law and forbid agencies to give identification cards to illegal immigrants. I also introduced the Red Light Act to withhold federal transportation funding from states that enact laws to provide driver's licenses or identification cards to illegal immigrants in the United States. We cannot continue to allow individuals to flood across our borders illegally, break our nation’s laws while they are here, and then continue to remain in our country illegally. I wholly support President Trump and Border Czar Homan’s commitment to deporting criminal illegal aliens and look forward to supporting their efforts. Executive Order: Establishing And Implementing The President’s “Department Of Government Efficiency Summary: This executive order establishes the Department of Government Efficiency to maximize government efficiency and cut waste, fraud, and abuse. In support of this effort, I became an original member of the DOGE Caucus and introduced the DOGE Acts. The DOGE Acts are a set of four bills, all of which seek to address out-of-control spending, freeze government hiring, decentralize the power of unelected bureaucrats, establish performance-based pay structures for federal employees, and limit increases on spending in non-security discretionary spending. I applaud President Trump’s commitment to restoring fiscal sanity to the federal government and ending the waste of federal taxpayer dollars. Executive Order: Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity and Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEO Programs and Preferencing. Summary: These executive orders will remove racist DEI and CRT practices within federal agencies and bring back merit-based hiring and selection of all government employees, ending illegal preferences and discrimination of people. We cannot allow our government to continue wasting taxpayer dollars on racist DEI and CRT initiatives that discriminate against individuals based on their race or ethnicity. Last Congress, I cosponsored the H.R.8706, the Dismantle DEI Act of 2024, which would eliminate taxpayer funding for DEI initiatives, including DEI offices, positions, grants, and training. I also cosponsored H.R. 3278, the Working to Address Recruiting and Retention to Improve Our Readiness (WARRIOR) Act and supported key provisions within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to make changes within the military to stop unnecessary DEI funding. Finally, I cosponsored H.R. 1229, the Stop CRT Act, which would ban federal funds from being used to promote and teach CRT. Under the Trump administration, these woke, racist, and anti-American ideologies will no longer be promoted or endorsed by our federal government. Executive Order: Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government Summary: This bill makes it official U.S. policy to only recognize two genders, male and female. This determination based on a person’s biology will govern all administrative interpretations of the law to combat the woke agenda of the Biden Administration that plagued the American people and harmed women. Last Congress, I cosponsored H.R. 8218, the Defining Male and Female Act which codifies the definite terms “male” and “female” into U.S. law. Title IX also specifically provides protection for women in sports and must be defended from radical ideologies that allow men into women’s sports. I introduced H.Res. 536, supporting women to designate a National Women’s Sports Week to celebrate the anniversary of title IX, which protects women’s sports. I also cosponsored and voted to pass the Protecting Women and Girls in Sports Act to bolster Title IX by prohibiting men from entering women’s sports. I applaud President Trump for this executive order and his commitment to upholding women’s rights and recognizing the biological differences between men and women. Executive Order: Putting America First In International Environmental Agreements Summary: This executive order directs the United States Ambassador to the United Nations to promptly withdraw from the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Secretaries of State and Commerce, along with other agency heads, are instructed to prioritize economic efficiency in all international energy agreements. Furthermore, the order nullifies and rescinds the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan. This EO will be a huge boost to our economy, which is reeling from far too many unnecessary, burdensome energy regulations. The Paris Climate Agreement does nothing to lower global CO2 emissions, 40% of which come from China and India alone. I have long been an advocate of withdrawing from short-sighted international climate agreements that put the needs of foreign NGO’s ahead of Americans. Last Congress, I helped reveal deep corruption surrounding the Biden administration’s proposed rule requiring companies to contract with Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), a foreign subsidiary of left-wing dark money groups. This proposed rule would require any company that contracts with the federal government to meet emissions requirements set by SBTI, many of which are derived from the Paris Climate Agreement. Executive Order: Unleashing American Energy Summary: This executive order establishes a policy for the United States to promote energy production and exploration on federal lands and waters while eliminating the electric vehicle mandate. It instructs department heads to review and address regulations that hinder domestic energy production and implement plans to revise or repeal such regulations. The order overturns several of President Biden's executive orders on energy and the environment and takes steps to terminate the Green New Deal. It also directs agency heads to streamline permitting processes and accelerate projects critical to the nation's economy and security. Additionally, it instructs the Department of Energy to resume reviewing LNG export applications and to identify agency actions that place unnecessary burdens on domestic mining operations. I have introduced and cosponsored multiple pieces of legislation to unleash American energy. Last Congress, I introduced H.R. 9343, the Federal Electric Vehicle Mandate Prohibition Act, which would have prohibited federal, state, and local governments from enacting mandates on electric vehicles (EV’s). I also introduced H.R. 4153, the Hydrogen Permitting Simplification Reform Act, which would have streamlined the hydrogen permitting process for federal hydrogen programs, such as the DOE-supported hydrogen production demonstration project at the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station in Oswego. Additionally, last Congress I Cosponsored H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which would unleash American domestic energy production and lower costs for families suffering through high inflation. I am happy to see multiple elements of these bills included in this executive order. Executive Order: Declaring a National Energy Emergency Summary: For the first time in history, a national emergency on energy has been declared by the President. This executive order grants the President authority to waive certain environmental regulations, impose restrictions on crude oil exports, and authorizing emergency approvals for specific projects. The order highlights regions like New York as key contributors to the need for this declaration, emphasizing that the energy crisis is particularly acute in the Northeast and on the West Coast. It states that harmful state and local policies in these areas threaten the nation's core defense and security needs while undermining the prosperity of both local residents and the broader U.S. population. Executive Order: Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential Summary: This executive order outlines a policy to maximize the utilization of Alaska's abundant natural resources. It directs federal agencies to repeal or amend restrictions, policies, and environmental reviews introduced since January 2021 that hinder resource development on federal and state lands in Alaska, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Additionally, it instructs agencies to accelerate permitting, leasing, and infrastructure projects essential to developing Alaska's resources, with a particular focus on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. Last Congress I cosponsored H.R. 6285, the Alaska’s Right to Produce Act, which would provide for oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and would have nullified any order or action by President Biden or the Department of the Interior that places a moratorium on, suspends, or otherwise pauses leasing in ANWR’s 1002 Area. I am glad to see many of the elements from the bill included in this executive order, which will unleash American energy independence and unlock the vast untapped resources at our disposal in Alaska. Ryan Corbett is FREE After 894 long days, Ryan Corbett has finally been reunited with his family. These past two and a half years have been incredibly challenging for the Corbett family, yet the resilience and strength demonstrated by Anna, Ketsia, Miriam, and Caleb have been nothing short of inspiring. It has been our privilege to advocate for the Corbett family in Congress. We are especially glad that, through our efforts, the Corbetts were able to meet with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and other members of the Trump administration even before President Trump was sworn into office. We extend our deepest gratitude to President Trump, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and the incoming Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, Adam Boehler, for their dedication to bringing Ryan home. This is an important moment for our community and our nation, and we are thrilled that Ryan will finally be back where he belongs—at home with his family. Protecting the Right to Life We must continue to stand against the radical left's extreme pro-abortion agenda, which threatens the lives of the unborn. That's why I introduced two critical pieces of legislation this week to ensure Congress protects and supports expecting mothers and their born and unborn babies. The first, the Unborn Child Support Act, emphasizes the value of life from the very beginning of pregnancy and provides vital support to mothers. Mothers can choose to opt-in for prenatal payments through the court system, should they decide to pursue this vital assistance. The second, the Pregnancy Resource Center Defense Act, is a critical measure designed to protect pro-life pregnancy centers from violent attacks by radical activists. Following the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson decision in 2022, pro-life pregnancy centers across the nation have become targets of violence by pro-abortion extremist groups. In Upstate New York, CompassCare Pregnancy Services—a pro-life center in Amherst—was firebombed in 2022 and vandalized again in 2023. This legislation ensures such attacks are met with accountability, safeguarding the compassionate care these centers provide to women and families. My commitment to defending the sanctity of life has earned me an A+ rating from the Susan B. Anthony (SBA) Pro-Life America’s National Pro-Life Scorecard. This recognition demonstrates my unwavering commitment to defending the sanctity of life and working alongside remarkable pro-life organizations, facilities, and advocates. I will continue to fight to protect the right to life and stand up for the most vulnerable among us—the unborn. 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. 271, the Defund Planned Parenthood Act – The Defund Planned Parenthood Act will prohibit federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America and its affiliates unless they certify they will not perform abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother’s life is at risk. This legislation will protect taxpayer dollars from funding abortion services and redirecting those funds health care providers that women’s health services without performing abortions. H.J.Res. 24 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers" – this joint resolution disapproves the Department of Energy’s final rule prescribing energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. This rule places completely unnecessary regulation on American small businesses with zero proven benefit to the climate and environment. H.R. 523 - the Permanent Tax Cuts for American Families Act of 2025 - This bill permanently increases the standard tax deduction as established under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and requires an inflation adjustment to the increased deduction amounts. Over 92% of filers in New York's 24th Congressional District take the standard deduction and preserving the increased amount under TCJA lets New Yorkers and their families keep more of their earnings, reducing the burden of covering essential expenses like child care, housing, and groceries and creating more disposable income that can be saved or invested. 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. Tuesday, January 21: I voted “Yes” on H.R. 186, the Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act. This bill authorizes the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a monument or memorial on the National Mall to honor the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients. In 2022, Woody Williams passed away at the age of 98. Williams was the last living World War II veteran to receive the Medal of Honor and dedicated his life to serving this country. This is a fitting tribute to an American hero, and I look forward to seeing his memorial unveiled at the National Mall. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 187, the MAPWaters Act. This bill mandates federal land and water management agencies to create and implement interagency standards for recreation data on federal waters. It also requires the public availability of geographic mapping data and information about recreation and fishing restrictions on these waters. Specifically, the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture, in collaboration with the Federal Geographic Data Committee, must jointly establish interagency standards to ensure compatibility among federal databases for collecting and sharing geospatial data related to public outdoor recreational access to federal waterways and federal fishing restrictions. These standards must be adopted within 30 months of the bill's enactment. This bill passed the House by a vote of 413-0. Wednesday, January 22: I voted “Yes” on S. 5, the Laken Riley Act. This legislation was created in response to the heartbreaking loss of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. Her alleged killer, a Venezuelan national who entered the country unlawfully, had been arrested previously but released in New York City. The bill mandates that individuals in the country illegally who are charged with a crime remain in custody until their cases are fully resolved. Laken’s death was a preventable tragedy, one that underscores the consequences of weak border enforcement and dangerous bail reform policies championed by President Biden and Albany Democrats. The previous administration’s inaction on securing the border marks a historic failure of leadership. I am committed to ensuring our communities are protected and look forward to President Trump reinstating policies that strengthen border security. As an original cosponsor, I was proud to support this important measure and look forward to President Trump signing this bill into law. S. 5 passed the House by a vote of 263-156. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 165, the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act. This bill would place approximately 40 acres of tribal land located within the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota into restricted fee status for use as a memorial and sacred site. This bill is an important step to honor the Lakota lives lost at Wounded Knee and the Lakota people for generations to come, and I was happy to see it pass the House by a vote of 416-0. Thursday, January 23: I voted “Yes” on H.R. 21, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. This essential legislation establishes clear legal safeguards for infants who survive an attempted abortion, ensuring they receive the same medical care as any other newborn. Disappointingly, instead of uniting around this humane measure, Democrats have doubled down on their extreme abortion-on-demand agenda, refusing to affirm the right to life for all children. The Democratic Party has shifted away from its former stance of “safe, legal, and rare” abortions, now openly championing this deeply troubling practice. I remain committed to advancing compassionate, pro-life policies that equip women and families, particularly those facing unplanned pregnancies, with the resources, support, and encouragement needed to foster a culture of life. This critical bill passed the House with a 217-204 vote. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 471, the Fix Our Forests Act. This critical legislation streamlines the consultation process for the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, limiting delays caused by environmental groups and avoiding unnecessary revisions to management plans. It also requires more transparent reporting on hazardous fuels reduction efforts to address past inaccuracies in federal agencies’ claims about the number of acres treated. Furthermore, the legislation includes provisions to evaluate the creation of a Western headquarters for the U.S. Forest Service. As a bipartisan initiative, this bill will enhance forest management and mitigate future risk of catastrophic wildfires. I was glad to see this bill pass the House by a vote of 279-141. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 375, the Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act. This bill would require the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to collaborate with the State of Hawaii to address Rapid Ohia Death which is killing Ohia trees in Hawaii. This bill will enhance efforts to detect, prevent, and address Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death by providing increased funding and staffing for essential research and restoration initiatives, and passed the House by a vote of 359-62. Celebrating Trump's Inauguration with NY-24 Residents Hundreds of NY-24 residents traveled to DC this past weekend to celebrate the historic Inauguration of President Trump. While the weather may have changed our plans to be on the National Mall to witness the President's swearing in, our office hosted an electric watch party to celebrate this event. NY-24 is fired up and ready for the next four years of a Republican Trifecta in Washington. Thank you to those who stopped by our office to witness this historic moment. Announcing February Mobile Office Hours Our district team has mobile office hours coming up for this February. During these mobile office hours, you can receive one-on-one assistance from a team of expert caseworkers regarding issues with federal agencies, including the Veterans Administration, Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service, and U.S. Passport Agency. If you’re interested in attending any of these mobile office hours, please contact my District Office at (585) 869-2060. Scheduling an appointment in advance will facilitate a smoother casework experience. Schuyler County Mobile Office Hours Date: February 13, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Town of Hector Community Building 5097 State Route 227 Burdett, NY 14818 Wayne County Mobile Office Hours Date: February 13, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Macedon Community Library 30 Main Street Macedon, NY 14502 Casework Success Story A decorated United States Marine Corps Veteran of Vietnam from Oswego County contacted my office on his grandson's behalf, as his grandson was not receiving his Social Security benefits. My office contacted the Social Security Administration, and the dedicated staff at the SSA Office in Oswego, working with my office, were able to put the grandson back in benefit status. "Thank you Congresswoman Claudia Tenney and your staff for your outstanding representation that you deliver for the Veterans of New York State and the people of New York State.” Update to White House and Capitol Tours Are you planning a visit to Washington, D.C., and would like to schedule tours? We can assist you by scheduling tours of the White House and Congress. The Capitol is open for tours, while White House tours are temporarily suspended during President Trump’s administration transition period. Please check back with our office for updates on available White House tours. You can also go to tenney.house.gov and submit a tour request! If you have any questions about your visit, please don't hesitate to contact our office. Welcome to Snowtown, USA We are all accustomed to the winter weather that comes with living in the most beautiful part of the world, and the community of the North Country embraces the winter with passion. The official kickoff of Snowtown USA in the North Country took place this past Monday. Named by Walter Cronkite after the blizzard of 1977, Snowtown USA is a festival designed to unite the community through a variety of events, ranging from snow sculpting to outdoor snow kickball. To learn more about the events and history of this celebration, you can visit the organization’s website at [link removed]. 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 Canandaigua 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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