Washington, DC— Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22), member of the House Financial Services Committee, voted in favor of S.J. Res.57. This resolution fixes an overstep by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) which attempted to regulate auto-loan financing issued by auto dealerships. In 2013 the CFPB created a guidance document, to regulate auto dealers directly by manipulating financial options for consumers through indirect leasing. However, under the Dodd-Frank Act, the CFPB was sp...
Read more
Endicott, NY— Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) toured Lupos, a meat processing facility in Broome County, known for serving famous chicken spiedies. While touring the facility, Rep. Tenney learned that as a direct result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Lupos employees received raises. “As part of my tour of small businesses across the 22nd District, I visited Lupos in Endicott, New York. Lupos has been a staple in the Southern Tier for over 50 years and continues to grow its now nationally rec...
Read more
Utica, NY— Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) toured A&P Master Images to see firsthand how tax reform has benefited the company and employees. Howard Potter, CEO of A&P, recently sent Rep. Tenney a letter highlighting the impacts tax reform has had on his business and employees. “As part of my tour of small businesses across the 22nd District, I visited A&P Master Images in Utica, New York. As a result of tax reform, A&P hired another full-time graphic designer and is now weighing the option ...
Read more
New Hartford, N.Y.— Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) held two listening sessions with local dairy farmers and agricultural leaders in Madison County and in Whitney Point. Rep. Tenney held the listening sessions to hear directly from local dairy farmers about the hardships in the industry, what they’re doing locally, and how they’re teaching the next generation about the important tradition of farming. In Congress, Rep. Tenney has been a leading voice for the agriculture sector and will conti...
Read more
Utica, NY— Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) toured Empire Recycling to see firsthand the important work Empire Recycling has done for our community over the past 100 years. On the tour, the Kowalsky brothers informed Rep. Tenney that as a direct result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Empire Recycling’s quarterly bonus given to their employees increased by 50%. “As part of my tour of small businesses across the 22nd District, I visited Empire Recycling. For over 100 years Empire Recycling Cente...
Read more
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) toured the Madison County ARE Park and Landfill to see firsthand the economic impacts that new ARE Park developments have had on the local economy. Madison County recently completed development of a sewer and water line in partnership with the City of Oneida, OCWA and the Madison County Industrial Development Agency(IDA). Rep. Tenney was also briefed on plastics-to-energy technology which the Madison County Department of Solid Waste is current...
Read more
Washington, DC—Today, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) announced that the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is accepting applications for three Fiscal Year 2018 grant funding opportunities. The grants are the Community Policing Development (CPD) Program, COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) Program and COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program (CAMP). “Our local law enforcement agencies are dedicated to protecting and improving our communities, and they put their lives on the line to keep us...
Read more
Washington, DC— Today, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY) voted for H.R.4, the FAA Reauthorization Act. This bipartisan bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation to carry out activities related to civil aviation for five years. It also includes the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) to help communities lessen the impacts of future disasters of all types. “This bipartisan bill will keep America at the forefront of aviation while helping communiti...
Read more
Washington, DC—Today, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) applauded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for selecting the City of Cortland and the Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) for the Brownfields environmental Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup grant. The City of Cortland will receive $200,000 and the Herkimer County IDA will receive $200,000 in federal funds. According to the EPA, the grants will be used to asses, clean up and redevelop underutilized prop...
Read more
Washington, DC—Today, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) announced that the USDA is accepting applications for rural technology grants to expand broadband eConnectivity to improve access to health care and educational services in rural communities. The grants range from $50,000 to $500,000 under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program. USDA Rural Development focuses on providing resources to rural areas to spur growth and economic development. According to the USDA, the grants are...
Read more
