Press Releases
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) today met with Amy Turner, Executive Director of the Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA), David Bradley, CEO of the National Community Action Foundation, and Jackie Orr, CEO of the New York State Community Action Association, among other stakeholders from Community Action Agencies across the 22nd District.
New Hartford, NY -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) today introduced H.R. 2114, the Essential Caregivers Act, in Congress. This legislation would permit designated essential caregivers to enter long-term care facilities, which includes nursing homes and group homes, to provide care and support to a facility resident during any public health emergency. Tenney’s legislation would ensure residents in long-term care facilities are not left alone or without access to a family member during a public health emergency.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) announced today the creation of the Election Integrity Caucus in Congress, which she will chair alongside co-chair Congressman Mike Garcia (CA-25). The Election Integrity Caucus will proactively educate and inform the American public about issues related to election security and activity, drive commonsense policy solutions to restore faith in the democratic process, and improve the administration of elections. The caucus will ensure Americans in every state and ter
Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) today released the following statement in response to the Major League Baseball's decision to move it's All-Star Game from Atlanta, GA after the state legislature passed an election reform bill earlier this week.
Utica, NY - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22), member of the House Small Business Committee, was briefed today by AeroMed Technologies on its efforts to reduce transmission of COVID-19 and other airborne diseases by using Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) in public spaces. The presentation was followed by a women-owned small business roundtable hosted by Congresswoman Tenney, with special guest Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer, Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee.
Washington, D.C. – Representatives Claudia Tenney (NY-22) and Joe Wilson (SC-02), members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, led several members of the committee in a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging him to reconsider his decision to de-list the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). In recent weeks, attacks by Yemen’s Houthi forces in the Middle East have increased significantly, including attacks on innocent civilians and energy infrastructure.
El Paso, Texas -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today visited the Southern Border in El Paso, Texas, to assess the ongoing immigration crisis and meet with law enforcement. Tenney was briefed by El Paso Sector Chief Gloria Chavez, who is responsible for overseeing nearly 264 miles of border between the United States and Mexico.
Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) today introduced H.R. 1950, the No Pensions for Corrupt Politicians Act of 2021, and H.R. 1949, the Upholding the Integrity of Public Officials Act of 2021, which seeks to promote greater accountability and oversight for public officials. The two pieces of legislation will work to prevent corruption from occurring while individuals hold a public position and strip them of receiving taxpayer-funded benefits if convicted of certain felonies.
Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) today released the following statement after supporting H.R. 1868, a bill that would restore $430 billion in Medicare cuts made in the Democrats’ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.