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May 21, 2026

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), today applauded House passage of the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, legislation that protects veterans’ constitutional rights by preventing the Department of Veterans Affairs from reporting veterans to the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) solely because they require assistance managing their VA benefits, unless a judge determines they are a danger to themselves or others.

Issues:Veterans
May 21, 2026

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), alongside Reps. Sanchez, LaHood, and Panetta, today introduced the bipartisan Rental Housing Investment Act, legislation to increase the supply of long-term rental housing by modernizing the tax code and incentivizing new housing construction amid the nation’s affordability crisis.

May 20, 2026

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today participated in a House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence open hearing examining the intelligence reforms and recommendations made following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, as part of the Committee’s bipartisan 25th anniversary review of the 9/11 Commission Report.

May 15, 2026

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released the following statement following the New York Public Service Commission’s approval of temporary utility rate increases for customers served by New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E), while even larger increases remain under review.

Issues:Energy
May 14, 2026

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche calling for a federal review of New York State Senate Bill S88A, legislation that would require New York’s Medicaid program to automatically register applicants and enrollees to vote unless they opt out.

In her letter, Tenney raised serious concerns that New York’s deeply flawed Medicaid enrollment verification systems could lead to improper voter registration and undermine election integrity.

May 14, 2026

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), alongside Representatives Brad Schneider (IL-10), Adrian Smith (NE-3), and Linda Sánchez (CA-38) today reintroduced the Retirement Investment in Small Employers (RISE) Act, legislation to help micro-businesses and service providers offer retirement plans and expand access to savings opportunities for American workers.

Issues:Health
May 13, 2026

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) joined Representatives Brad Sherman (CA-32) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) in leading a bipartisan letter urging the United Kingdom to immediately proscribe Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

May 12, 2026

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today recognized the heroic service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across the nation in commemoration of National Police Week and highlighted her ongoing legislative efforts to support police officers, strengthen public safety, and defend the rule of law.

May 11, 2026

Oswego, NY — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) last week traveled throughout New York’s 24th Congressional District to meet with local businesses, first responders, community organizations, and municipal leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Upstate New York communities.

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An acrylic portrait titled “Calvin” by Phung Cao, an 11th grade student at Mynderse Academy.
May 7, 2026

Oswego, NY — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, “Calvin,” an acrylic painting by Phung Cao, an 11th grade student at Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls. Phung’s winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside artwork from students across the country.