Press Releases
Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Tenney voted “No” today on two gun-related measures that would weaken our constitutionally protected right to keep and bear arms under the Second Amendment. The legislation, H.R. 1446 and H.R. 8, would impose new burdensome background check requirements on the purchase or transfer of firearms and expand the current 3-day background check period to 10 days or longer. These new restrictions will negatively impact law-abiding gun owners and do little to prevent criminals from acquiring firearms.
Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney today released the following statement after passage of the American Rescue Plan Act.
Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney today announced she is launching a small business outreach tour with business leaders and employers across New York's 22nd Congressional District. The outreach events will be an opportunity for small businesses to share their experiences dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and discuss their priorities for relief and recovery.
Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney today wrote to the U.S. Department of Transportation to express her support of Greater Binghamton Airport's application to the Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP).
Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney today announced her support of a package of amendments to Speaker Pelosi's H.R. 1, the so-called For the People Act. This sweeping legislation amounts to an unprecedented federal takeover of state elections. It would weaken the integrity of the voting process, lead to massive unfunded mandates on our communities, prevent meaningful oversight of elections, and pave the way for errors and abuse.
Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney today introduced the “Cuomo Accountability Amendment” to the American Rescue Plan Act.
Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney today released the following statement after allegations of sexual harassment were made yesterday against Governor Andrew Cuomo by a former aide.
"Governor Andrew Cuomo's house of cards is crumbling before our eyes," Congresswoman Tenney said. "The allegations of sexual harassment made against Governor Cuomo are deeply disturbing. They expose the climate of fear, bullying, and abuse that Governor Cuomo has used to silence critics and escape accountability."
Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney today supported two measures in the House Foreign Affairs Committee related to Burma. The measures condemn the recent military coup in Burma as well as the detention of civilian leaders, and call on the Biden Administration to use the full force of its diplomacy to hold the Burmese military responsible for its actions. Both measures, which Congresswoman Tenney proudly co-sponsored and supported, were adopted unanimously by the Committee.
Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney today was named by the House Republican Conference to the Small Business Committee and the Foreign Affairs Committee. Congresswoman Tenney will use her position on these important committees to fight for Upstate businesses, protect American workers, and counter China’s malign activities, including its theft of intellectual property and unfair trade policies.
New Hartford, NY -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of State calling on the Biden Administration to take immediate action to hold Burmese military leaders accountable after a coup earlier this month.
Congresswoman Tenney said: