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FCC Opens the Door to Unserved Parts of NY-21 in New Rural Digital Opportunity Fund

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Earlier this month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a draft proposal for their new Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, which rendered all of New York ineligible for the $16 billion allocated in Phase I of the plan to expand high-speed broadband access. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik called […]

Stefanik Announces USDA Primary Agriculture Disaster Designation for North Country

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stefanik has announced a USDA Primary Agricultural Disaster designation for all twelve counties in New York’s 21st Congressional District. This designation comes after excessive rain and weather events caused massive losses during the 2019 crop year. This designation makes farm operators eligible to be considered for certain assistance from the Farm […]

Stefanik Statement on Speaker Pelosi’s War Powers Resolution

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on Speaker’s Pelosi’s War Powers Resolution: “The President’s decision to strike the world’s bloodiest terrorist, Qasem Soleimani, was lawful under Article II of the Constitution and the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “This critical precision strike, which took out one […]

Stefanik Cosponsors Veteran Suicide Legislation

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is an original cosponsor to the Veteran Suicide Prevention Act. In September 2019, the VA released an alarming report showing that at least 60,000 veterans died by suicide between 2008 and 2017. On average, that is nearly 20 veterans per day who […]

Stefanik Statement on Decisive US Mission re: Soleimani

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following the United States mission re: Iran Quds Force commander Soleimani: “Iran Quds Force commander Soleimani was responsible for exporting terrorism around the world and targeting and killing American troops along with tens of thousands of people in the Middle East,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “I […]

Stefanik Announces Winner of 2019 Congressional App Challenge – NCCS Student Seth Albertus

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced Seth Albertus, a senior at Northeastern Clinton Central School, as this year’s winner of the Congressional App Challenge. Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts district-wide Congressional App Challenges for middle school and high school students, encouraging them to […]

Trump Declares New York Disaster Declaration Following Stefanik Advocacy

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – President Trump has officially declared a major disaster declaration for the state of New York, which will release federal funds to help communities in the North Country recover from the severe Halloween storm that caused massive damages from high winds and flooding. Included are the […]

History: Stefanik votes No on impeachment; Brindisi and Welch vote Yes | NCPR News

Source: History: Stefanik votes No on impeachment; Brindisi and Welch vote Yes | NCPR News

Impeachment day NY21: Stefanik to vote No, Cobb says she would vote Yes | NCPR News

Source: Impeachment day NY21: Stefanik to vote No, Cobb says she would vote Yes | NCPR News

Stefanik Statement on FY2020 Appropriations Passage

  Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following the House passage of FY2020 Appropriations to keep the government open: “The House secured a crucial bipartisan result today: authorizing spending through September 2020 and keeping the government open and working for the American people,” said Congresswoman Stefanik.“Importantly, this Appropriations bill included many […]

Stefanik Calls on Governor Cuomo to Reinstate Federal Law Enforcement Access to State DMV Records

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Governor Cuomo opposing his decision to block all federal Law Enforcement officers from accessing the New York State DMV database. This comes after Governor Cuomo’s unconstitutional Green Light Law, which gives driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. Federal […]

Stefanik Legislation Signed Into Law By President Trump

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s legislation, the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, was signed into law by President Trump. This bill was introduced along with Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-MI-14) in May of this year, and passed by the House of Representatives last month. The companion […]

Stefanik Announces Department of Transportation Grant for Massena International Airport

From the office Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced a United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Airport Improvement Program grant totaling $727,000 will be awarded to the Massena International Airport. The Airport Improvement Program provides grants to public agencies for the planning and development of public-use airports. The funding will […]

Tedra Cobb campaign raises $800,000 over weekend after Stefanik’s impeachment hearing performance | Government | nny360.com

Source: Tedra Cobb campaign raises $800,000 over weekend after Stefanik’s impeachment hearing performance | Government | nny360.com

Elise Stefanik emerges as key Trump defender – The Washington Post

Source: Elise Stefanik emerges as key Trump defender – The Washington Post

For Stefanik, impeachment brings new level of national exposure 

Source: For Stefanik, impeachment brings new level of national exposure | NCPR News

Stefanik and Crist Veteran Rehabilitation Bill Passes House

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Legislation introduced by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman Charlie Crist (D-FL-13) passed the House of Representatives. The Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act gives veterans who commit non-violent crimes while transitioning to civilian life a chance at rehabilitation. It establishes a program within the Department of […]

Stefanik Co-Leads the Farm Workforce Modernization Act

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has signed on as an original cosponsor of the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act. The bill is being led by Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-4) and Zoe Lofgren (CA-19) and includes solutions to address the labor crisis facing American agriculture. The bill provides […]

Stefanik Votes to Bring Resolution to Censure Chairman Adam Schiff

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted in favor of bringing a Resolution to the House Floor to censure Rep. Adam Schiff, Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. Congresswoman Stefanik sits on the Committee and was a cosponsor of the censure Resolution. “I was one of the first […]

Stefanik votes to sanction Turkey for Syria aggression

Source: Stefanik votes to sanction Turkey for Syria aggression | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

NY21: Stefanik, Cobb oppose assault weapons ban, as public support grows | NCPR News

Source: NY21: Stefanik, Cobb oppose assault weapons ban, as public support grows | NCPR News

Stefanik disagrees with Trump on Syria 

Source: Stefanik disagrees with Trump on Syria | Top Stories | nny360.com

Stefanik accuses House Intel Committee chair of wrongdoing without providing evidence | NCPR News

Source: Stefanik accuses House Intel Committee chair of wrongdoing without providing evidence | NCPR News

Stefanik Announces Comprehensive Limousine Safety Legislation

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY-20), and Congressman Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19) announced today they will be introducing a set of bills to enhance limousine safety in response to last year’s tragic accident in Schoharie, NY. The crash caused the death of 20 people, making […]

Stefanik Announces EDA Grant for Former Clinton County Airport Site

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced grant funding for the former Clinton County airport site from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The $1,500,000 in new funding is anticipated to create 150 new jobs and leverage $15 million in private investments. As a result of the funding, […]