Email from Rep. Tenney Congresswoman Tenney's Weekly Newsletter   Have questions? Contact Me Here Championing the Right to Life The right to life is among the most basic and fundamental rights of our self-governing Constitutional Republic, and I am committed to working to ensure it is upheld and respected across our nation. Earlier this year, I was awarded an A+ on Susan B. Anthony's Pro-Life America’s Scorecard. This recognizes my legislative initiatives to protect the sanctity of life. In addition, I have introduced the Pregnancy Resource Center Defense Act to help protect pro-life pregnancy centers from attacks by radical activists and ensure attackers are held accountable for their violent actions. I also introduced the Unborn Child Support Act in support of mothers-to-be and their children to allow pregnant women to receive retroactive child support payments during pregnancy. Just this week, I introduced the Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act, which protects access to the crucial prenatal services provided by pregnancy care centers. This legislation ensures pregnancy resource centers and pro-life centers are not discriminated against and are able to carry out their mission, including providing emotional support, access to prenatal and pregnancy care, and supplies to expecting mothers. We must ensure women have access to the resources pregnancy centers provide, empowering them to choose life. I will continue to be a steadfast voice in defending the right to life at every opportunity! Protecting Access to Emergency Care in NY-24 Access to emergency services is critical in rural areas across the country, including NY-24; however, lifesaving ambulance transports are often costly, placing a burden on patients and providers alike. This week, I introduced the Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act to help reduce these costs while ensuring that emergency care providers can continue delivering vital medical services to rural communities nationwide. This legislation aims to provide adequate Medicare reimbursement for emergency service providers, helping them hire and retain EMT staff and modernize their equipment to continue delivering lifesaving care. I am working to ensure that rural and remote communities maintain access to critical emergency services. Supporting Local Racetracks & Motorsports Facilities NY-24 is home to many racetracks and is just miles away from Watkins Glen International, one of the most historic and famous road racing tracks in the United States in Schuyler County. The Watkins Glen International raceway provides jobs for hundreds of New Yorkers across the state. These racetracks are important for our region, which is why I have reintroduced the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act to support our NY-24 racetracks and incentivize more investments in motorsports facilities. Specifically, this legislation makes the seven-year cost recovery period for investments in motorsports entertainment complexes permanent to promote certainty in the industry so these complexes can continue to operate, generate jobs, and provide family-friendly fun for local communities. By supporting investments in racetracks across the country, we can ensure this American pastime continues to create opportunity and boost our economy. Reintroducing the PAW Act Pets and service animals are valued members of our families and lives, with many benefits, including increasing our lifespan, reducing stress, and promoting physical activity. It is important we ensure pet owners can afford quality care. The People and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act would allow pet owners to use their HSA or FSA accounts to pay for up to $1,000 for veterinary care or a pet health insurance plan while enabling an unlimited amount of these funds for service animals. In addition, this legislation will support individuals, including veterans, with disabilities by ensuring the IRS relies on an up-to-date definition of “service animal,” which includes animals trained to assist with both physical and mental disabilities. This bill maintains current HSA and FSA contribution limits, ensuring that there will be little to no impact on federal expenditure. It was a privilege to reintroduce the PAW Act to ensure all pet owners can afford to keep their beloved pets and service animals healthy. 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. The Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act: This bill would provide a federal tax credit to convert vacant or underutilized commercial buildings into affordable housing. This bill would benefit small towns by revitalizing empty spaces, creating affordable housing, and stimulating local economies through job creation and increased vibrancy for New York's communities. GUARD VA Benefits Act: This bill reimposes penalties for predatory companies that illegally charge fees for helping veterans file benefits claims. Our veterans have put so much on the line to defend our great Nation and safeguard our freedoms, they should never be exploited. If you are or know a veteran who needs help filing your VA benefits claim, the VA provides a list of reputable, accredited VSOs that can assist. Additionally, you can always call my office if you need help with an existing VA claim at 315-236-7088! Celebrating New York State's Annual Maple Weekend This weekend marks the start of New York State’s annual Maple Weekend, a celebration of our local farms and the rich traditions of the maple industry. As a member of the House Maple Caucus, I am inspired by the dedication of our maple producers and the vital role they play in NY-24’s agricultural economy.  I always look forward to Maple Weekend, not just for the delicious products but for the opportunity to connect with the hardworking producers who make it all possible. Thank you to the maple farmers across our district and the country for sharing your expertise and keeping this sweet tradition alive! Honoring Edmund Acres LLC of LeRoy at the Genesee County Agriculture Dinner Our team attended the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce’s Celebrate Agriculture Dinner this past weekend. It was an honor to recognize Edmund Acres LLC of LeRoy as the Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Farm of the Year! Owner and operator Nate Edmund farms over 1,000 acres of corn, soybeans, and wheat and was recognized for his outstanding commitment to soil conservation. Supporting FASNY at a Productive Meeting with Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Thank you to Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer for meeting with our team and the Firefighters Association of New York (FASNY). We had a great discussion on how to support our communities and how federal policies impact our first responders. Last year, I held several listening sessions and press conferences to highlight the harmful impact of the Biden administration’s proposed OSHA rule. Under the Trump administration and Secretary Chavez-DeRemer, I am positive we can find solutions that keep our communities and firefighters safe. Constituent Casework Success Story The family of a deceased Veteran had been working for many months to obtain the medals and awards their late son earned for his brave and dedicated service in the United States Army. After contacting my office, the Army provided these medals to the family as soon as possible, helping the family remember their late son: “My Family and I want to thank you for taking care of our request to obtain our sons Army Medals and Ribbons. It has been a long 7 months and you did it in about 5 days and we had them all in the mail. We have now completed his Memory Box. We thank you very much. With love and appreciation.” 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. My team will try to include as many of your updates from around #NY24 as we can each week.     tenney.house.gov Rep. Tenney | 2230 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice