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Stefanik Introduces Vladimir Putin Transparency Act

From the Office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Elise Stefanik and Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) introduced the Vladimir Putin Transparency Act. This bipartisan legislation instructs U.S. intelligence to collect and submit a report to Congress on Putin and his allies’ financial assets and secretive networks. “Putin and his political allies seek […]

Stefanik breaks with Trump, votes against national emergency declaration | NCPR News

Source: Stefanik breaks with Trump, votes against national emergency declaration | NCPR News

Congresswoman Stefanik Announces New York Communities Awarded Lake Champlain Basin Program Grants

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Stefanik announced Lake Champlain Basin Program grants awarded to projects in our region to ensure the future of the Lake Champlain watershed remains intact. Congresswoman Stefanik was the lead Republican who worked to secure support for this funding in the House Appropriations process. She was able to nearly double the amount secured. […]

Tedra Cobb files committee documents for possible 2020 run

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Tedra Cobb files committee documents for possible 2020 run

Stefanik Urges President Trump to Sign Bipartisan Appropriations Bill

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement regarding today’s forthcoming appropriations bill: “As I have said from my first campaign for Congress, I oppose government shutdowns,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “After reviewing the details of the bipartisan compromise appropriations bill, I will vote in support of […]

Great Food Being Served Tonight

The Peru Soup Kitchen at St. Augustine’s Parish Center is serving a great menu tonight. Coleslaw, turkey casserole, cranberry sauce, rice, gravy, bread. Pumpkin pie for dessert. Served 4:30 to 5:45. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!

Stefanik Applauds SkyWest Essential Air Service Contract to Massena and Ogdensburg

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States Department of Transportation announced it has selected SkyWest Airlines to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) to Massena and Ogdensburg, New York. SkyWest will use a 50-passenger Canadair Regional Jet to provide twelve round trips per community each week to Chicago O’Hare […]

Stefanik Invites Veteran Steve Bowman Director of the Clinton County Veterans Services Agency to the State of the Union

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefank Washington, D.C. – Tonight, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will be joined by Steve Bowman, a United States Air Force Veteran and Director of the Clinton County Veterans Services Agency at the State of the Union address. Mr. Bowman retired from the Air Force in 1994 after 18 honorable years […]

Stefanik Reappointed to House Intelligence Committee

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik was reappointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 116th Congress by GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy. “I’m grateful to Leader McCarthy for reappointing me to the House Intelligence Committee,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “It is an honor to serve […]

Stefanik Cosponsors the Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2019

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has cosponsored H.R. 367 – the Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2019. Currently, the United States Coast Guard is the only branch of the military that is having to go without pay during this government shutdown. Despite this, the USCG continues […]

Stefanik Cosponsors the Pay Our TSA Screeners Act of 2019

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) has cosponsored H.R. 705 – the Pay Our TSA Screeners Act of 2019.  This bipartisan bill would authorize the Transportation Security Administration to use the security service fee to pay our Transportation Security Officers during a government shutdown. Under current law, […]

Stefanik Co-Leads The Government Shutdown Prevention Act

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stefanik is a co-lead on H.R. 622, The Government Shutdown Prevention Act. The bill, introduced Wednesday, aims to fix the nonsensical budget process and do away with partisan politicking at the expense of federal workers. “Throughout my time in Congress, I have been a […]

Stefanik Cosponsors The Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act

From the Office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) has cosponsored H.R. 553, the Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act. This is a bi-partisan bill that allows surviving spouses of military members to not forgo their Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) payments if they become eligible for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation […]

Tedra Cobb reflects on the midterm

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Tedra Cobb reflects on the midterm

Stefanik votes to end shutdown 

Source: Stefanik votes to end shutdown | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Stefanik steps into limelight as leader of GOP women – Times Union

Source: Stefanik steps into limelight as leader of GOP women – Times Union

New York poised to lose two congressional seats – Times Union

Source: New York poised to lose two congressional seats – Times Union

Area farmers react to Farm Bill 

Source: Area farmers react to Farm Bill – Sun Community News & Printing

New military procurement plan threatens local dairies’ direct sales to Drum

Source: Watertown Daily Times | New military procurement plan threatens local dairies’ direct sales to Drum

Great News for Plattsburgh and our Region – Bombardier won a $669 Million contract with New Jersey Transit.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) issued the following statement on the news that Bombardier has been awarded a $669 millioncontract for production in Plattsburgh: “This is tremendous news for Bombardier and our Plattsburgh region, and I commend Bombardier for manufacturing top-flight vehicles that continue to help our region prosper,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. […]

Stefanik Recognizes 100th Anniversary of Adirondack 46ers on House Floor 

Source: Stefanik Recognizes 100th Anniversary of Adirondack 46ers on House Floor | Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

Members of Congress introduce limo legislation – Times Union

Source: Members of Congress introduce limo legislation – Times Union

Stefanik, Zeldin, King, Reed Call for Federal Investigation of New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs

From the Office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. — Today, Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21), Lee Zeldin (R-NY-1), Peter King (R-NY-2), and Tom Reed (R-NY-23) sent a letter requesting that the Department of Justice investigate the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs’ failure to protect individuals with disabilities […]

Stefanik, Welch Announce 2018 Congressional App Challenge Winners

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) and Peter Welch (D-VT), announced that VT residents Seth Albertus and Dalton Benjamin – students at Northeastern Clinton Central School in Champlain, NY – have been named the winners of the 2018 Congressional App Challenge in NY-21. “I am excited to announce that Seth and Dalton’s hard […]

Stefanik Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) issued the following statement: “I join the nation in honoring the life and legacy of President George. H.W. Bush, a true son of America who lived an extraordinary life of service, grace, strength, and character. He embodied what it means when we say the ‘Greatest Generation.’ “President […]