Congresswoman Tenney's Weekly Newsletter Have questions? Contact Me Here Governor Hochul’s FY24 Budget is Irresponsible and Reckless Governor Kathy Hochul recently released her budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Needless to say, this budget is a fiscal nightmare for small businesses, family farms, and every New York taxpayer across the state. Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal fails to ease the tax burden on small businesses, continues to advance a radical, unrealistic, and costly climate agenda, and forces our county governments to pick up even more of the tab for Albany’s wasteful spending. This budget is a disaster for New York taxpayers, and as part of my commitment to transparent and accountable government, I released a factsheet highlighting some of its most egregious provisions. Among the myths we debunk is the talking point that Kathy Hochul’s Executive Budget provides relief to hardworking small businesses. That's false! The truth is, Hochul’s budget would pass an additional tax burden of $8 billion along to small business owners, who are already struggling to survive in New York. This $8 billion in unpaid unemployment insurance costs is being passed along to small businesses that were forced, through no fault of their own, to shutter their doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of cutting wasteful spending to address this debt, Hochul is shamelessly passing the costs on to small businesses. >> Click here to read the complete factsheet! << Committee Update: Appointed to the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee I was recently appointed to serve on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee for the 118th Congress. This committee is vitally important for maintaining our technological edge over adversaries like China. We simply cannot let our enemies out-compete and out-innovate us, and this committee will ensure that we are investing in the right research and development. Additionally, with the Biden administration’s war on energy doing serious damage to our nation's prosperity, I am especially honored to be serving on the Energy Subcommittee. New York’s three remaining nuclear power plants are in New York’s 24th Congressional District. Safe and reliable nuclear power continues to hold great promise for our nation. As a member of the Energy Subcommittee, I will continue to oppose the Biden administration’s dangerous Green New Deal policies and support targeted investments in energy technologies like nuclear that are clean, affordable, and reliable while protecting our energy independence. READ MORE: Rep. Claudia Tenney adds to CNY's presence on House committee Calling out the Biden Administration for its Failure to Comply with Legally Required Reporting Requirements on Iran Iran poses a serious threat to our national security and the security of our allies like Israel. In 2021, I successfully included a provision in the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act requiring the Biden administration to produce a report on Iran's military capabilities. This bill was signed into law on December 27, 2021, and the report was required within 180 days. The report is now more than 230 days late! This week I sent a letter to the Biden administration calling on it to comply with this legally-mandated reporting requirement immediately. The letter was addressed to Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines. At a time when the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to escalate tensions in the Middle East and threaten our allies like Israel, the administration’s failure to comply with this reporting requirement from Congress is unacceptable. Not only is the failure to send this report a clear violation of law, but it is also detrimental to our national security. I look forward to promptly receiving this report from Director Haines, as well as an explanation for the delay of more than 200 days.  READ MORE: Biden Admin Violating Law by Withholding Report on Iran's Military, Lawmaker Alleges Joined Balance of Power to Discuss the State of our Economy This week, I was on Bloomberg's Balance of Power to discuss the state of our nation's economy. We can all agree: there’s plenty of fraud, waste, and abuse that needs to be cut in order to get our economy back on track. The American people sent a House Republican majority to Congress, and it is President Biden’s responsibility to now come to the negotiating table in good faith to chart a fiscally sustainable path forward for our nation. You can watch the full video of my interview here or at the link above. Thank you to the brave men and women serving our nation at Fort Drum This week, alongside Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), I had the great honor of visiting Fort Drum, which is home to the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division. Fort Drum has a total base population of more than 30,000 servicemembers and families, and a direct economic impact of $1.4 billion to the region. During the visit this week, we met with the installation’s senior leadership, including Fort Drum Commander Maj. Gen. Gregory K. Anderson, and received updates on a range of critical issues, including force readiness and deployments, base infrastructure, and family services. The brave men and women of Fort Drum’s 10th Mountain Division are at the forefront of protecting our nation from threats around the world. It was an honor to visit Fort Drum with Congresswoman Stefanik, who has been a tireless advocate for Fort Drum. I will continue to work closely with her and community leaders to strengthen our nation’s investments in Fort Drum and to support our servicemembers and their families.  READ MORE: Congresswomen discuss energy resiliency at Fort Drum Kicked Off Small Business Tour Across NY24 This week, I was in Niagara, Orleans, and Cayuga counties to visit local businesses and discuss the issues facing small business owners in Western New York and the Finger Lakes, with stops in Lockport, Medina, and Auburn. Family-owned and locally-operated businesses are the backbone of our region's economy and provide thousands of jobs across New York’s 24th district. As a small business owner, I know firsthand the struggles these companies face operating in a business-unfriendly state like New York, and it was great to speak with them about their priorities. I am committed to fighting for them in Congress. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, one of my top priorities is to support legislation that eases the tax burden on small businesses, boosts employment opportunities, and encourages greater growth and prosperity. READ MORE: Tenney talks business during Medina visit ICYMI: I Introduced a Resolution to Reassure Americans that the GOP will Protect Social Security Earlier this month, I introduced a resolution expressing that the House of Representatives believes that Social Security should be preserved and protected for current beneficiaries, and for future generations to come. I have been paying into Social Security since I was 16 and recently just became eligible to reap the benefits. House Republicans will always fight to preserve and strengthen them for seniors, retirees, and future beneficiaries! READ MORE: Rep. Tenney introduces resolution to reassure Americans the GOP will protect social security Need Help with a Federal Agency? Call us today. 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