Congresswoman Tenney's Weekly Newsletter Have questions? Contact Me Here New York's So-Called Concealed Carry Improvement Act is Unconstitutional This week, I joined with Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) to introduce a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that New York State’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) is unconstitutional. The CCIA was rushed through the state legislature and signed by Governor Hochul on July 1, 2022, in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in NYSRPA v. Bruen, which overturned the state’s previous unconstitutional concealed carry law. Last week, U.S. District Judge Glenn Suddaby blocked the state from enforcing several provisions, including bans on concealed carry in sensitive locations and requirements for applicants to turn over social media accounts. Since then, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has granted an interim stay of Judge Suddaby’s ruling in response to a motion for a stay pending appeal filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Last year, you may remember that I led 175 of my House Republican colleagues in an amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs in NYSRPA v. Bruen. The Court’s eventual ruling struck down New York’s arbitrary and unconstitutional Sullivan Law in what was the most significant victory for Second Amendment advocates since D.C. v. Heller. But Democrats in New York, led by Governor Kathy Hochul, have ignored that court ruling and enacted a blatantly unconstitutional law. While legal challenges against this law work their way through the courts, I am honored to stand once again in support of New Yorkers’ right to keep and bear arms. The resolution was also cosponsored by Representatives Darrell Issa (CA-50), Scott DesJarlais (TN-04), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Jefferson Van Drew (NJ-02), Andy Harris (MD-01), Mary Miller (IL-15), and John Moolenaar (MI-04). The full text of the resolution is available here. READ MORE: Republicans ask courts to kill NY gun control law after appeals ruling My Statement On the House January 6th Committee's Subpoena of President Trump Speaker Pelosi’s January 6th Committee has been a partisan kangaroo court from the start. The Committee’s primary objective has been to smear former President Trump and his supporters. Now, with the midterm elections just weeks away, the Committee has taken the extraordinary step of subpoenaing a former President. It is an ‘October Surprise’ we all saw coming from such a blatantly partisan operation. It is clear that this Committee has nothing to do with the pursuit of truth or justice. It is theater designed for political effect and with the intent of dividing the American people ahead of an election. Support Continues to Grow for My Resolution Standing with the Brave Iranian Protestors This week, I highlighted growing support in Congress for my bipartisan, bicameral resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran who are demonstrating in more than 130 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the human rights abuses of the Iranian regime. The resolution is now cosponsored by 36 Members of the House and 10 Members of the Senate. I introduced the resolution amid ongoing protests in Iran, which began raging across the country in the wake of the death of a 22-year-old girl, Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for violating the country’s strict dress codes and later died while in custody. Reports indicate that Amini was beaten before collapsing and falling into a coma. In response to the protests, the regime in Iran has once again violently cracked down on protesters, with at least 185 protestors now having been killed by Iranian security forces. The regime also has triggered widespread Internet blackouts to stop all communications. The resolution commends the Iranian people protesting against gross human rights abuses and in support of freedom and urges the Biden administration to continue to impose human rights sanctions, prioritize efforts to expand internet access in Iran, and work to develop a strategy to prevent the Iranian regime from obtaining and exploiting facial recognition data and software for the use of mass surveillance and enforcement of mandatory hijab. You can read the full resolution here. Cosponsor Alert: The TCJA Permanency Act This week, I cosponsored the TCJA Permanency Act, which would make the tax relief provided by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent. This legislation was introduced by Congressman Vern Buchanan of Florida. I supported the Tax Cuts and Job Act when I was in Congress in 2017. It was an historic step in the right direction, which led to unprecedented growth and brought much-needed relief to Upstate families. However, the tax relief it provided is set to expire in 2025. A recent report from the Tax Foundation found that a family of four would face a tax increase of around $1,700 in 2026 if the tax relief is not made permanent. Congratulations to Utica's Tea Sijaric! Congratulations to Tea Sijaric of Utica, who will be competing for Team USA in the World Union of Karate-Do Federations (WUKF) European Championships in Florence, Italy in November! Tea was also asked to be a captain for Team USA. This is an incredible accomplishment for Tea, who is a black belt and also coaches at her family-owned karate school in Utica, New York. Please join me in wishing Tea and the rest of Team USA the best of luck! Monthly Seminar Series Continues for October This week, my team hosted its first October webinar with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding the Assistance for Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The second seminar, which will take place next week, will be with the Northern Border Regional Commission. It will cover upcoming funding opportunities available to Herkimer, Oneida, Madison, and Oswego counties. The seminar will discuss the types of projects eligible for funding, changes in the newest program, and important dates for applications. What: NBRC Webinar on Upcoming Funding Opportunities When: October 19, 2022, at 10:00 AM Where: Webinar will be held via Zoom RSVP to [email protected] Interested participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance to ensure the presentation can be tailored to specific areas of interest. Questions can be submitted by email with your RSVP, or by calling my Utica District Office at 315-732-0713. Register today! Update: October Mobile and Virtual Office Hours Each week in October, my team will be hosting mobile or virtual office hours throughout the 22nd Congressional District. These sessions are a chance for you to connect with caseworkers for assistance dealing with a federal agency. This past week, my team was at the Parish Municipal Office building in Oswego County to assist local residents. Next week, they will be at the Coventry Town Hall in Chenango County. If you are interested in attending an in-person mobile office hour session, you are highly encouraged to schedule your appointment in advance by contacting either my Binghamton District Office at 607-242-0200 or the Utica District Office at 315-732-0713. If you would like to schedule an appointment for virtual office hours, please call my Binghamton Office at the number above. Scheduling your appointment in advance will provide a more expedited casework experience and ensure every constituent is able to receive the help they need. There's Still Time: Share Your Concerns Regarding Proposed NYSEG Rate Hikes I continue to hear from many constituents who are concerned by the proposed rate hikes for New York State Energy and Gas (NYSEG) customers. I share these concerns, especially considering the harmful impacts that already-rising inflation and energy prices are having on our communities. That's why I wanted to share that public hearings are ongoing if you would like to share your concerns. The next hearing will be held next week, on October 18, at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM hearings on each day. If you would like to share a comment, then you must pre-register by 4:30 PM the day before by calling 1-800-342-3330. 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 22nd District, please visit the "Contact Me" page on my website to share it with me. 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