Email from Rep. Tenney Congresswoman Tenney's Weekly Newsletter   Have questions? Contact Me Here Joining the Rise & Respond: Global Student Summit Against Antisemitism Last week, I had the honor of joining the Rise & Respond: Global Student Summit Against Antisemitism as a keynote speaker, where I spoke with over 400 student leaders and higher education professionals from across the country. It was inspiring to see so many young leaders dedicated to combating antisemitism and standing up for the Jewish community. We cannot allow this hatred on college campuses to go unchecked. Pro-Hamas mobs are threatening Jewish students, and I am committed to holding these perpetrators accountable. My work in Congress will continue to focus on standing with the Jewish community, confronting antisemitism head-on, and ensuring that every student can learn in a safe environment. That is why I recently called on the Department of Justice to prosecute those who threatened Jewish students at Columbia University and cosponsored the Antisemitism Awareness Act to ensure stronger protections for Jewish students. Together, we will rise and respond to the growing threats of antisemitism and make it clear that hatred has no place in our communities. Highlighting My Recent Work on the Intelligence Committee This week, I participated in my first House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence hearing since being appointed to this esteemed committee. During the 2025 Annual Threat Assessment Hearing, we received updates from key Intelligence Community leaders on how our adversaries are threatening our national and economic security. I took this opportunity to press our intelligence officials on growing national security threats, including the pro-Hamas protests erupting on college campuses and vulnerabilities at our Northern Border. One of my key concerns is identifying who is organizing, funding, and leading these pro-terrorist demonstrations that have taken over universities and endangered Jewish students. You can view that line of questioning here, or at the link above. Additionally, I highlighted a deeply concerning statistic: in FY24, 358 individuals on the terror watch list were apprehended at the Northern Border, far outpacing the 52 arrested at the Southern Border in the same year. I asked our Intelligence Community leaders what steps must be taken to ensure terrorists can no longer exploit this critical entry point. You can watch that exchange here. Announcing the Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act Liberal states and the former Biden administration attempted to unconstitutionally restrict TANF funds from supporting pro-life pregnancy centers, hindering their ability to assist pregnant mothers and their unborn babies. This week, I joined my colleagues for a press conference announcing the introduction of the Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act. This legislation ensures pregnancy resource centers are not discriminated against and can continue their vital mission of providing emotional support, prenatal care, and essential supplies to expecting mothers. Reverend Jim Harden, a steadfast pro-life advocate from our region and leader of CompassCare, voiced his support for this legislation: “It is clear that liberal states are more interested in protecting the abortion industry than they are in protecting women and children. Liberal states, like NY, have a long history of harming needy families —specifically women facing unplanned pregnancy—by discriminating against pro-life pregnancy centers simply because we refuse to provide or refer for abortion. Despite not having access to federal funding, pregnancy centers heroically provide women with millions of dollars worth of free medical care and support every year. Women deserve better than abortion." We must ensure women have access to the resources pregnancy centers provide to empower them to choose life. 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.1919, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act: This legislation prohibits the use of central bank digital currency (CBDC) and prohibits federal reserve banks from offering such products or services directly to an individual. Government issued CBDC’s would be nothing other than an Orwellian tool of surveillance directly antithetical to American values of freedom and liberty. This legislation will ensure that the federal government never imposes a CBDC on Americans. H.R. 1282, the Major Richard Star Act: This bill will finally allow combat-disabled uniformed services retirees to receive their full veterans’ disability compensation concurrently with retired pay or combat-related special compensation. Currently, over 50,000 medically retired Veterans are forbidden from receiving their full retirement pay and disability compensation concurrently, depriving these veterans the benefits they earned. This legislation will ensure those who were injured while serving this country have their full retirement pay restored in gratitude for their service. H.R. 2202, the End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act: This bill prohibits any federal funding for gender mutilation procedures and bars any federal healthcare facilities, physicians, and providers from performing gender mutilation surgeries. The Biden administration’s decision to use federal funds to support gender mutilation surgeries was an abuse of taxpayer funds and unconscionable. This bill will right this egregious wrong and ensure that taxpayers are not forced to support these radical procedures. H.R. 1227- the Alternatives to PAIN Act: This bill aims to combat the opioid crisis by increasing Medicare Part D beneficiaries' access to non-opioid pain management options. By limiting patient cost-sharing, prohibiting step therapy and prior authorization for non-opioid treatments, and promoting open patient-provider discussions, this bipartisan legislation will reduce opioid dependence, prevent addiction, and save lives. 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. Monday, March 24 I voted “Yes” on H.R. 359, the Cost-Share Accountability Act. This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to report to Congress on the utilization of its authority to reduce or waive cost-sharing requirements for research, development, and commercial application programs. This bill enhances transparency in the Department of Energy’s administration of cost-sharing requirements, enabling greater accountability. This bill passed the House unanimously by a vote of 405-0. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 1326, the DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act. This bill formally reauthorizes and strengthens the long-standing research partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). It directs both agencies to collaborate on research and development initiatives that support their respective missions, covering critical areas such as environmental science, biofuels, energy storage, invasive species management, electric grid modernization, and rural technology innovation. Additionally, the legislation requires DOE and USDA to provide regular reports to Congress, ensuring accountability and oversight over the departments’ progress in these joint efforts. This bill passed the House by a vote of 372-35. Tuesday, March 25 I voted “Yes” on H.R.1534, the IMPACT Act. This bill directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a research, development, and demonstration program focused on advancing low-emission production of cement, concrete, and asphalt. It mandates the creation of strategic plans and regular reporting to Congress on implementation progress. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to collaborate with relevant federal agencies and offer competitive technical assistance to eligible entities, fostering the commercial adoption of low-emission technologies in construction materials. This bill passed by a vote of 350-73. Thursday, March 27 I voted “Yes” on H.J.Res. 24, the Walk-In Coolers and Freezers CRA. This resolution overturns the Biden administration’s costly energy-efficiency standards for walk-in coolers and freezers—regulations that will drive up prices for American families, especially in rural areas, while failing to ensure proper refrigeration for food safety. The Department of Energy’s final rule imposes steep upfront costs on retailers, particularly small grocers and gas stations, forcing them to purchase expensive new equipment. Rural communities, where convenience stores often serve as the primary source for food and beverages, will be disproportionately affected by this out of touch regulation. Independent grocery stores—critical to both local economies and national employment—would bear the brunt of these burdens, threatening their survival. These small businesses collectively generate over $200 billion in economic output and employ millions of Americans. H.J.Res. 24 repeals these harmful DOE regulations, preventing unnecessary financial strain on small businesses and stopping further inflation at grocery stores and gas stations nationwide. This joint resolution passed the House by a vote of 203-182. I voted “Yes” on H.J.Res. 75, the Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers CRA. In a last-minute push before leaving office, President Biden rushed through costly Green New Deal appliance regulations, prioritizing bureaucratic mandates over small businesses and consumers. This resolution overturns a Department of Energy (DOE) rule imposing burdensome new energy-efficiency standards on commercial refrigerators and freezers—the essential equipment used by grocery stores, restaurants, and convenience stores nationwide. Under these regulations, manufacturers will be forced to raise the already high prices of commercial refrigeration units, with small business owners bearing the brunt of the cost. Beyond the financial strain, these regulations could also compromise food safety. H.J.Res. 75 repeals these costly and misguided DOE regulations, protecting small businesses from unnecessary financial strain and keeping prices stable for American consumers. This joint resolution passed the House by a vote of 214-193. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 1048, the DETERRENT Act. This bill cracks down on the massive issue of colleges and universities accepting foreign gifts without sufficient disclosures, allowing foreign influence to guide American college and university campuses. This bill closes loopholes for gifts that go directly to individual staff and imposes strict penalties on failures to comply with the reporting requirements in this bill. Recently, we have seen unprecedented foreign influence campaigns targeting American colleges and universities, such as the Confucius Institutes, funded by the Chinese Communist Party. This bill will expose any of our colleges and universities that are improperly accepting foreign gifts, and allow for greater oversight over these institutions. This bill passed the House by a vote of 241-169. Meeting with NY-24 Apple Producers Thank you to the members of the NYS Apple Producers Association from Wayne, Orleans, and Niagara Counties, who visited our office in DC to discuss the needs of orchards and ways to enhance apple production nationwide. NY-24 is home to the third-largest apple-producing county in the country, Wayne County! Thank you to all the hardworking farmers who provide delicious apples for our country! Honoring Firefighters at the Clarendon-Murray Joint Fire Dinner Last weekend, our team attended the joint Clarendon-Murray Fire Department Installation Banquet, where Town Supervisor Gerald Rightmyer was recognized for his acts of heroism from the previous year. Additionally, Dan Campbell and Ronald Meiers were honored for their 50 years of service with their departments. We are grateful for such exemplary volunteers in NY-24 who have devoted their lives to serving our communities. Congrats to Wayne County Undersheriff Tammy Ryndock Our team recently recognized Wayne County Undersheriff Tammy Ryndock for being named the American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year! We are grateful for her 25 years of service to the community and wish her well as she continues her public service. Thank you to all our law enforcement officers! As a reminder, our office has launched our 2025 Congressional Art Contest! Last year, over 30 high school students from NY-24 submitted artwork for a chance to have it displayed in the U.S. Capitol. All high students from across our district are invited to submit their artwork for consideration! Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of experts from NY-24, and the winning artwork will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year. All submissions for the 2025 Art Competition must be delivered to one of our district offices between April 14th and April 18th. For more information, please visit our website to review the competition requirements, download the application form, and schedule a drop-off time at one of our district offices. Constituent Casework Success Story An Ontario County constituent was having considerable difficulties with her Medicare claim denial. She contacted our office, and we worked with multiple staff and offices at the SSA to resolve her issues: "Thank you for helping me appeal with my case. Everything from the benefits stopping when they were not supposed to, the extra money withheld from me, and my denial of continuing of benefits being reversed. I can relax at ease for the next 3 years, until my next review is expected. I will absolutely not hesitate to contact you again." 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