Email from Rep. Tenney Congresswoman Tenney's Weekly Newsletter   Have Questions? Contact Me Here Introducing the House Companion to Senator Cotton’s No Bail Post-Jail Act This week, I introduced House companion legislation to Senator Tom Cotton’s (R-AR) No Bail Post-Jail Act that ensures violent repeat offenders are kept off our streets. The bill denies bail for any individual previously incarcerated for a violent felony who is arrested for a new felony offense. It defines violent felonies to include heinous crimes such as murder, aggravated assault, robbery, and sexual assault, and applies to adults as well as juveniles charged as adults. It also establishes prior incarceration as serving any time in a state or federal correctional facility, comprising sentences as short as 30 days, but excluding pretrial detention without conviction. For too long, dangerous criminals have cycled in and out of our justice system while innocent families pay the price. If someone has already been convicted of a violent felony and commits another, they should not be released back into our communities while awaiting trial. This commonsense reform restores accountability and prioritizes law-abiding citizens. After years of soft-on-crime policies that have emboldened repeat offenders, I introduced this bill alongside Senator Cotton to put public safety first, guarantee violent criminals stay behind bars, and restore faith in our justice system. Calling on Syracuse University to Hold Professors Accountable For Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Murder Jenn Jackson (left): teaches classes on LGBT issues, gender, and African American students. Farhana Sultana (right): teaches climate justice courses While Americans across the country are mourning the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk, two Syracuse University professors, Jenn Jackson and Farhana Sultana, used their platforms to celebrate and mock his death. Their appalling remarks included comments such as "rest in piss," "give him what he valued: no empathy," referring to him as "trash," and even thanking a so-called "witch" for cursing his life. This type of conduct is reprehensible and has no place in any institution of higher learning. Syracuse University must immediately hold these professors accountable and publicly disclose the steps being taken to address their behavior. If the University continues to employ Professors Jackson and Sultana, it should forfeit every dollar of federal funding. Academic freedom does not extend to celebrating the assassination of an American citizen. Syracuse must act now. READ MORE: Syracuse professors gloat over Charlie Kirk’s ‘ironic’ death, bizarrely thank witches for his demise: ‘Can rest in piss’ Protecting America from Terror-Sponsoring Regimes Alongside Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), I reintroduced the Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions (SEVER) Act to block Iranian regime officials from setting foot on American soil. Building on President Trump’s 2019 executive order that sanctioned the Iranian Supreme Leader and senior officials for sponsoring terrorism and committing horrific human rights abuses, this bill ensures that those same officials are categorically denied entry into the United States, including for appearances at the United Nations. The Iranian regime under President Masoud Pezeshkian continues to fund terrorism, destabilize the Middle East, and brutalize its own people while threatening Americans and our allies. The SEVER Act empowers President Trump to guarantee that the United States will never be a platform for tyrants and terrorists to spread propaganda or legitimize their oppression. No Free Society Without Rule of Law The fight to keep repeat violent offenders off our streets is part of a larger challenge, restoring law and order across our nation. Criminals are exploiting sanctuary city policies, leaving families, businesses, and entire communities at risk, while leaders like Mayor Bowser in Washington, D.C., refuse to cooperate with law enforcement. ICE and the National Guard are working diligently to take the worst of the worst off our streets, but their efforts are undermined by radical policies that shield criminals. Here in New York, we’ve seen firsthand what weak leadership and anti-police rhetoric produce: convenience stores forced to lock up basic necessities due to rampant theft, law enforcement stretched thin after defund and demoralize campaigns, and families grieving lives lost to drugs and violence fueled by illegal immigration and trafficking. A free society cannot exist without respect for the rule of law. That’s why we must invest in law enforcement, end sanctuary city policies, and prioritize the safety of law-abiding Americans. 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. 1575, No American Land for Communist China Act: This bill would prevent the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or any other Chinese government-affiliated companies from buying land adjacent to federally owned land in the United States. China has aggressively ramped up its malign activities across the world, and land acquisitions near military bases and federal installations pose one of the most significant national security and economic threats to the United States. This bill enhances our national defenses and safeguards critical federal properties from foreign actors seeking to expand their dangerous influence globally. H.R. 2251, Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act: This bill would prohibit doctors from knowingly performing an abortion because of a baby’s prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis. Specifically, this legislation holds the doctors who perform the abortions, and doctors can face a fine, imprisonment of up to five years, or both. All children deserve the chance to live, and discriminatory abortions based on an individual’s genetic code are a reprehensible practice that must be ended. H.R. 175, Deport Alien Gang Members Act: This bill would make non-U.S. citizens who have assisted criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and non-U.S. citizens within the U.S. deportable. Specifically, this bill established procedures and guidelines for federal law enforcement to deport or deny entry to noncitizens who are known to be aiding illegal activities by gang members. Additionally, this bill would establish guidelines for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate a group as a criminal gang. Those who aid gang members in committing crimes should be held accountable, and this bill would assist law enforcement in keeping our communities safe. 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, September 15 I voted “Yes” on H.R. 3400, the TRAVEL Act of 2025. This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assign VA doctors to temporarily serve as traveling physicians in U.S. territories for up to one year. For veterans living in the U.S. territories, access to VA medical care is often challenging. This legislation provides additional help to our veterans and allows the VA to carry out its function to serve those who fought for our freedoms. This bill passed the House by a vote of 371-21. Tuesday, September 16 I voted “Yes” to H.R. 2721, the Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025. This bill establishes a pilot program under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish a headstone or burial marker for deceased veterans who died on or after December 7, 1941. Under current federal law, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) does not provide government-issued headstones for veterans who died before November 1, 1990, which has been a struggle for families wishing to honor their loved one. This bill helps family members replace old, worn-out gravestones to ensure that our veterans' graves are properly marked and their service and sacrifice is honored. This legislation passed the House by a unanimous vote of 413-0. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 4922, the DC CRIMES Act. Over the past several years, Washington, D.C. has experienced alarming increases in violent crime and theft due to the radical pro-crime and pro-criminal policies of the Marxist DC City Council. Overall crime is up significantly, homicides are now twice as high as they were in 2012, and car thefts have also more than doubled since 2022. Instead of cracking down on criminals, the D.C. Council moved to change the law so that offenders as old as 25 would still be treated as “youths,” shielding them from adult charges. H.R. 4922 reverses this change, and requires a public website detailing juvenile criminal statistics, so the public has the information they need to keep them and their families safe. H.R. 4922 passed the House by a vote of 240-179. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 5140, To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age. In 2024, DC’s homicide rate was the fourth highest in the nation, and its overall crime rate was also among the highest in the country. A disproportionate amount of these crimes are committed by youth, who under DC’s current laws, cannot be charged as adults no matter the crime. This bill would esnure that individuals 14 and older who commit heinous crimes, such as murder, sexual abuse, or armed robbery, are charged as adults and held accountable for their actions. We cannot allow soft on crime policies by Mayor Bowser and the DC City Council to continue threatening the safety of all Americans who visit our nation’s capital. H.R. 5140 passed the House by a vote of 225-203. Wednesday, September 17 I voted “No” on the Motion to Table H.Res. 713, Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget. Congresswoman Omar disgraced both herself and the House of Representatives when she promoted a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) that said heinous things about Charlie Kirk and his tragic assassination. While every American enjoys their First Amendment right to Freedom of Speech, this freedom provides protection from prosecution and imprisonment, not freedom from consequences. Congresswoman Omar should not be allowed to continue serving on Committees in the House of Representatives given her disgraceful victim blaming and promoting content that celebrated Charlie Kirk’s death. I voted against the Motion to Table to ensure Congress could consider this important resolution. All members of Congress must be held to the highest ethical standards and Congresswoman Omar clearly failed to meet even the most basic standards of decorum. The Motion to Table passed by a vote of 214-213. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 5125, the District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act. Under the Constitutional process for filling judicial vacancies, the President nominates an individual of their choosing with the advice and consent of the Senate. However, under the DC Home Rule Act, the President’s power to nominate judges to the DC Superior Court and the DC Court of Appeals is inappropriately hampered by requiring the consent of the DC Judicial Nomination Commission. No other State has a similar body or power, and the DC Judicial Nomination Commission suffers from left-wing bias and radical influences. This important bill removes the DC Judicial Nomination Commission’s influence on this process, allowing the President to exercise his constitutional authority and nominate the judges that he would like to nominate. H.R. 5125 passed the House by a vote of 218-211. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 5143, the District of Columbia Policing Protection Act. As part of the DC City Council’s support for crime and criminals, the DC City Council banned law enforcement officers from engaging in a vehicular pursuit of a suspect, unless they have committed a violent crime or pose an immediate threat of death or serious bodily injury to another person. By handcuffing our law enforcement officers, instead of allowing them to handcuff criminals, the DC City Council has made it clear that they do not care about everyday Americans. Each year, millions of Americans visit our nation’s capital to honor our nation’s history and heritage, however, DC’s pro-crime policies pose a threat to these patriotic Americans. This bill will allow law enforcement officers in DC to pursue criminals as necessary, helping to keep DC safe for all. H.R. 5143 passed the House by a vote of 245-182. Thursday, September 18 I voted “Yes” on H.R. 3062, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act. This bill streamlines the outdated permitting process for cross-border pipelines and transmission lines, replacing decades-old executive orders with a clear and modern framework that brings certainty to energy developers. By giving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Department of Energy (DOE) responsibility for reviewing these projects, we can make permitting decisions based on affordability and practicality, not advancing radical political agendas. Projects like Keystone XL should never again be stalled or cancelled, no matter which administration occupies the White House. New York families deserve access to affordable, reliable energy without bureaucratic delays or political gamesmanship. This legislation is a smart step to create good-paying jobs, strengthen energy security, lower costs, and reinforce our integrated North American energy market. This bill passed the House by a vote of 224-203. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 3015, the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act. This bill restores the National Coal Council (NCC) as a formal advisory body to the Department of Energy, giving coal communities and energy experts a seat at the table as we chart our nation’s energy future. By reestablishing the NCC under its prior charter and shielding it from automatic termination under federal advisory rules, the bill ensures continuity, transparency, and long-term input from an industry that’s too often villainized and dismissed. At a time when our outdated grid is under further strain from increased demand, this legislation sends a clear message that energy reliability is non-negotiable and all energy sources, including coal, deserve a fair hearing in our national strategy. This bill passed the House by a vote of 217-209. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 1047, the GRID Power Act. This bill cuts through the backlog in our nation’s overwhelmed interconnection queue by giving grid operators the authority to fast-track critical, reliability-enhancing projects like natural gas, nuclear, and advanced baseload power. It ensures grid operators still conduct feasibility and system impact studies but accelerates approvals, so shovel-ready projects don’t sit idle while communities face rising energy prices and potential blackouts. We cannot afford to gamble with the reliability of America’s electric grid, especially as electricity demand surges due to the growth of data centers, domestic manufacturing, and AI infrastructure. Power generation simply isn’t keeping up as the retirement of power plants currently outpaces new generation. This legislation is a commonsense approach to ensure the reliability of New York’s power supply. The bill passed the House by a vote of 216-206. Friday, September 19 I voted “Yes” on H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This clean continuing resolution (CR) extends government funding through November 21, 2025. While CRs are never ideal, this bill does not expand government spending and gives Congress additional time to negotiate the final Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills and go through regular order. This CR was strongly supported by President Trump to allow his administration to continue doing its important work for the American people. Unfortunately, Congressional Democrats refused to support this bill, despite the fact that they had requested a short-term clean CR. Instead, Congressional Democrats want to play politics with a government shutdown, and debate nongermane and unrelated policy provisions. Luckily, House Republicans are committed to keeping our government functioning for the American people. The bill passed the House by a vote of 217-212. I voted “Yes” on H.Res. 719, Honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk. Our nation watched in horror last week as Charlie Kirk was brutally assassinated in an act of political violence. I am heartbroken by the tragic death of Charlie Kirk and my prayers are with his wife, Erika, and their children as they walk through this unimaginable loss. Charlie dedicated his life to awakening young Americans to love their country and defend its values. He inspired countless students and future leaders to stand and fight for America. This horrific act has stolen a husband, a father, and a courageous voice for truth. While disappointing, it is sadly not surprising that 58 Democrats voted against this resolution that condemned political violence and honored the life of Charlie Kirk. We must condemn political violence whenever it occurs, as violence is never acceptable. The resolution passed the House by a vote of 310-58, with 38 members voting present. Lincoln on Main Ribbon-cutting Our team was glad to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Lincoln on Main in Canandaigua, an exciting new year-round destination that brings the spirit of Lincoln Hill Farms right into the heart of the village. Known for its commitment to farm-fresh dining, local partnerships, and community events, Lincoln on Main extends that legacy by offering a welcoming space where neighbors can gather to enjoy locally sourced meals, live music, and entertainment throughout the year. At the ceremony, our team shared remarks before joining the ribbon-cutting, celebrating the Mastrosimone family’s vision and investment in our community. I look forward to seeing the Lincoln on Main strengthen our local economy and bring people together in Canandaigua. Pultneyville Fire Department 100th Anniversary This past weekend, our team was honored to attend the 100th anniversary celebration of the Pultneyville Fire Company and Water Rescue. For a century, the dedicated men and women of this department have heroically served their neighbors, protecting lives and property along the shores of Lake Ontario and throughout the community. Our team joined Chief Cronin, department members, and local residents for a brief ceremony, where we presented a congressional certificate recognizing this milestone. The Pultneyville Fire Department’s legacy of service and sacrifice is a testament to the strength of volunteerism and the enduring spirit of our first responders. I am deeply grateful for their commitment to keeping our communities safe. 2025 Service Academy Night in Syracuse The 2025 Service Academy Night in Syracuse highlights the extraordinary opportunities offered by our nation’s Military Service Academies and ROTC programs. These exceptional institutions not only provide an unparalleled education but also shape the next generation of leaders who will serve our country with honor and distinction. As the mother of a Naval Academy graduate, I know firsthand the commitment, discipline, and resilience that come with this path of service. I encourage all students and families considering this journey to take full advantage of the resources our office provides. For those in New York’s 24th District, the deadline to apply for a congressional nomination is October 1st. Please reach out to our Oswego office at 315-236-7088 or visit tenney.house.gov to begin the process. Successful Casework Story A North Country father reached out on behalf of his disabled son, who needed a review by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), but he and his son could not get any assistance. After contacting my office, our team reached out to the EEOC, and the family was able to connect with someone to assist. "Representative Tenney, our family is deeply grateful, and frankly amazed, by the speed of the EEOC’s response to your efforts on our behalf. At a time when government often seems stretched, stressed, and overextended, you, your staff, and the EEOC could not have provided better service to (my son), to me, and to our family. For that, we sincerely thank you." US Coast Guard Academy Admissions Workshop On Saturday, September 27, 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy will host an Admissions Workshop at USCG Station Rochester from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. This event is open to high school students who want to learn more about the Coast Guard and the unique path offered through the Academy. I encourage all interested students and families to attend and take advantage of this chance to hear directly from Academy representatives. To register for this event, click here. Internship Opportunities My office is accepting applications for internships in both our Washington, D.C., and district offices. Interns play an important role in serving the people of NY-24, whether it’s assisting constituents, conducting legislative research, or supporting community outreach. This is a valuable opportunity to gain firsthand experience in public service, learn how Congress works, and make a real impact on our district. If you or someone you know is a motivated, hardworking individual with a passion for serving our communities, I encourage you to apply! To apply for an internship, click here. 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! 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