Issues
For more than 200 years, sportsmen, hunters, and lawful gun owners have embraced our Second Amendment rights, which we all share as Americans. When the Founding Fathers were writing the Bill of Rights, they specifically included the Second Amendment to ensure that every American had “the right… to keep and bear Arms.” They went on to affirm that this right “shall not be infringed.”
America was founded on the enduring principles of individual liberty, freedom, and strong communities. Many of these fundamental American values have been repeatedly challenged as Washington politicians and unelected bureaucrats devoted valuable time and taxpayer resources to initiatives that devalue human life, fail to safeguard our children, and advance a dangerous woke agenda. Under President Trump’s bold leadership, we are once again restoring commonsense American values throughout our government and across the nation.
America’s veterans risked their lives to defend our great nation and protect our freedoms. As the mother of a Marine officer, I understand the sacrifices that are made by our service members and their families every day. One of my top priorities in Congress is to ensure every American service member and veteran is well-equipped and adequately supported, whether they are actively serving our country or transitioning back to civilian life.
Agriculture is the foundation of our regional economy. New York’s 24th Congressional District is the largest agricultural district in the Northeast and the 5th largest dairy-producing district in the United States. It includes Wayne County, the 3rd largest apple-producing county nationwide and the largest outside Washington State. Wyoming County is also among the nation’s leading maple syrup-producing counties, while the Finger Lakes is internationally recognized for its vineyards, orchards, and specialty crops.
As the mother of a Marine officer and a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, I know how essential American leadership is to security and stability around the world. I strongly support President Trump’s foreign policy of peace through strength, which keeps our nation secure and protects every American.
From the moment I took office, my top priority has been standing up for New York taxpayers. Keeping America competitive and free means having a tax system that rewards hard work, fuels entrepreneurship, and lets families and businesses grow and succeed. I am the only New York Republican who voted for both of President Trump’s landmark tax bills: the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017 and H.R. 1, the Working Families Tax Cuts.
Under the leadership of President Donald Trump and NY-24 resident Border Czar Tom Homan, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and other federal agencies have taken immediate action to stop illegal immigration, drug and weapons trafficking, and criminal gang activity from entering our communities. Through this coordination, federal agencies have created a deterrent effect, reducing illegal entries to historic lows.
New York families are struggling to keep up with sky-high energy prices that are driven by radical policies advanced by Governor Hochul and Albany Democrats. Luckily, at the federal level, President Trump has reversed Biden-era restrictions that pushed the country toward unattainable Green New Deal mandates, and he continues to advance commonsense energy policies aimed at promoting domestic production and reducing prices for families and businesses.
Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our Constitutional Republic. Voting is a powerful expression of self-governance and the most sacred right we hold as Americans. Congress must focus on safeguarding the public's trust in our democratic process and promoting strong participation by qualified voters in every election. The United States was founded on the principles of democracy and self-determination, and election integrity forms the foundation that enables our representative system to work.