Congresswoman Tenney Demands Answers from New York Attorney General Letitia James on Allegations of Downgraded Gun Charges for Illegal Immigrants

Sent letter demanding answers on allegations of reduced gun charges for illegal immigrants.

“It is deeply troubling that prosecutors are reducing or eliminating firearm charges to protect foreign nationals from deportation”

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Congresswoman Tenney Reminds Constituents Medicare Open Enrollment Is Underway

Reminded constituents that Medicare Open Enrollment Period is underway through December 7.

“Medicare provides health care coverage for millions of seniors, including more than 270,000 in New York's 24th Congressional District, and it is important that beneficiaries understand their options before the December 7 deadline”

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Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Bipartisan IRAN Act to Expand Internet Freedom for the Iranian People

Introduced bipartisan bill to expand internet freedom and access for Iranian people.

“The Iranian regime knows that access to information is a threat to its grip on power, which is why it relies on censorship, surveillance, and internet blackouts to silence the Iranian people”

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Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Medicare Home Health Fraud and Protect Seniors

Introduced legislation to crack down on Medicare home health fraud and protect seniors from payment distortions.

“Home health care is a lifeline for seniors who want to remain safe and independent in their own homes”

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Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Resolution to Protect Christopher Columbus Monuments on Columbus Day

Introduced resolution supporting preservation of Christopher Columbus monuments.

“History is our collective memory, and tearing down monuments does not change or erase the past”

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Congresswoman Tenney Highlights 2026 Constituent Services Results Across New York’s 24th District

Highlighted constituent services results including 1,800 cases resolved and $49 million in benefits returned.

“Serving the people of New York’s 24th District is the most important responsibility of my office, and these results reflect our commitment to being accessible, responsive, and accountable to our constituents”

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Tenney Concludes Three-Day Law Enforcement Roundtable Series on Public Safety Challenges Facing NY-24 Communities

Concluded three-day series of law enforcement roundtables across New York's 24th Congressional District.

“Our sheriffs, police officers, prosecutors, and other law enforcement professionals understand the public safety challenges facing our communities because they confront them every day”

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Congresswoman Tenney Hosts Statewide Sheriffs Roundtable to Discuss Hochul’s Ban on Local Cooperation with ICE

Hosted roundtable with sheriffs to challenge New York's restrictions on local ICE cooperation.

“New York’s sheriffs are on the front lines of keeping our communities safe, and Albany should not be standing in the way of their ability to work with federal law enforcement”

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Congresswoman Tenney Adds New Constituent Resource on Trump Accounts

Announced new constituent resource on Trump Accounts program for eligible children.

“Every parent wants to give their child a strong start and the opportunity to build a successful future”

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Congresswoman Tenney and House Intelligence Chairman Crawford Host House Intelligence SCALE UP Event in Syracuse on CCP Counterintelligence Threats

Hosted House Intelligence Committee event on Chinese Communist Party counterintelligence threats.

“Protecting our national security starts with defending our communities here at home”

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Congresswoman Tenney Highlights Fort Ontario Legislation at House Natural Resources Committee Hearing

Highlighted legislation establishing Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter as national historical park.

“Fort Ontario holds a remarkable place in both Oswego County’s history and our nation’s history, and its story deserves to be preserved for generations to come”

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End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. The objective of this bill is very straightforward. No American who has suffered wrongful detention or hostage-taking by our adversaries should return home to face penalties from the IRS. Under current tax law,…

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Congresswoman Tenney’s End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act Passes the House

House unanimously passed her bill to end tax penalties on American hostages and wrongfully detained persons.

“Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained overseas have already endured unimaginable hardship. They should never return home to IRS penalties for tax deadlines they could not meet”

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Congresswoman Tenney Leads Six Republican Colleagues in Calling on HHS and CMS to Strengthen Domestic Production of Essential Medicines

Sent letter to HHS and CMS recommending Medicare incentives for American-made essential medicines.

“President Trump’s administration is taking important steps to rebuild our domestic pharmaceutical supply chain and ensure America is never dependent on foreign adversaries for the essential medicines our patients need”

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Congresswoman Tenney Urges Treasury Review of UK-Led Israel Boycott Under U.S. Anti-Boycott Law

Urged Treasury to review UK-led Israel boycott under U.S. anti-boycott law.

“Foreign governments seeking to economically isolate Israel must understand that their actions carry consequences”

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Honoring Donna Besler-tatem

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in loving memory of Donna Besler-Tatem of Canandaigua, New York, a woman defined by faith, family, compassion, and service. She led the Care Net Pregnancy Center of Canandaigua, helped to establish a Nowhere to Go program for people experiencing homelessness, supported…

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Congresswoman Tenney Votes to Keep Government Open as Congress Works to Complete Full-Year Appropriations

Voted for continuing resolution extending government funding through December 2026.

“Shutting down the federal government would disrupt essential services Americans rely on and distract Congress from the important work of advancing responsible, full-year appropriations”

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Congresswoman Tenney Unveils her 2026 “Make Voting Great Again” Plan to Strengthen Election Integrity

Unveiled comprehensive plan to strengthen election security and integrity through voter verification and ballot measures.

“The strength of our Constitutional Republic rests on the American people having confidence in the ballot box”

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Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Tax Plan to Deliver Relief for New York Families, Workers, and Small Businesses

Released 2026 tax plan to lower taxes and support families, workers, and small businesses.

“Families know how to spend their money better than Washington ever will”

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Congresswoman Tenney Celebrates Fort Drum Selection for Army Janus Nuclear Energy Program

Celebrated Fort Drum selection for Army Janus nuclear energy microreactor program.

“Fort Drum plays a critical role in our national defense, and secure, reliable power is essential to that mission”

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Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Law Enforcement Plan to Support Police and Keep Communities Safe

Released a 2026 law enforcement plan supporting police, public safety, and legal protections for officers.

“Every day, our law enforcement officers put on the uniform knowing they may be called into harm’s way”

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Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Border Security Plan to Protect Americans and Uphold the Rule of Law

Released a comprehensive border security plan to secure borders and enforce immigration laws.

“Securing our border is one of the most basic responsibilities of the federal government, and President Trump and Border Czar Tom Homan have shown that strong leadership and enforcement work”

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Reps Tenney, Schneider Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging DHS to Protect Nonprofit Security Grant Program

Led bipartisan letter urging DHS to protect Nonprofit Security Grant Program guidance for faith-based organizations.

“The Nonprofit Security Grant Program is an essential resource that helps faith-based organizations and nonprofit institutions protect the people they serve”

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Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Energy and Environment Plan to Lower Costs and Strengthen American Energy

Released 2026 Energy and Environment Plan prioritizing domestic energy production.

“Upstate New Yorkers should not have to choose between heating their homes and feeding their families because Albany Democrats continue to pursue an unrealistic energy agenda”

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Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Agriculture Plan to Strengthen New York Farms and Rural Communities

Released 2026 agriculture plan to strengthen New York farms and rural communities.

“Farming is not just an industry in Upstate and Western New York. It is a way of life that supports our families, small businesses, and entire rural communities”

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