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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement following the New York Farm Laborers Wage Board’s decision to lower the overtime threshold from 60 to 40 hours. “This decision by the Farm Laborers Wage Board proves once again how out-of-touch Albany Democrats are with our agricultural community. By lowering the overtime threshold, they […]

Source: Bridie Farrell Launches NY-21 Congressional Bid | WAMC

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined her colleagues in requesting a report on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) detailing the federal funding received by abortion providers and advocacy groups during fiscal years (FY) 2019 – 2021. Current federal funding of abortions is prohibited, but there is no limitation on funding abortion providers. “Proper oversight […]

Source: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand enters Upstate NY restaurant without mask: ‘It’s hypocritical’ – syracuse.com

Source: Stefanik votes by proxy to fundraise with Trump | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Stefanik raises $3 million in fundraiser with former President Trump | NCPR News

Source: One year after the U.S. Capitol riot: How Stefanik embraced, amplified election falsehoods | NCPR News

“On January 6, 2021, I strongly and clearly condemned the violence and destruction that occurred at the U.S. Capitol – just as I strongly condemned the entire year of violence and lawlessness that raged across our nation throughout 2020. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to the U.S. Capitol Police for their bravery and […]

January 4, 2022 Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced a USMCA dispute settlement panel ruled in favor of the United States that Canada is breaching its commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by unfairly administering dairy tariff-rate quotas in a way that harms American dairy farmers. “I am proud to announce that, […]

Source: NY panel wants to merge districts of GOP Reps. John Katko, Claudia Tenney – syracuse.com

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, along with Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.), House Education and Labor Committee Ranking Member Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), and Republican Study Committee Chairman Jim Banks (R-Ind.), led over 130 Representatives and over 40 Senators in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States […]

Saratoga, New York – “There is no better place to celebrate the Christmas season than the North Country. This is a time to gather with friends and family to reflect on our many blessings. It is also a time to look beyond ourselves and take the time to volunteer to serve our communities. “This holiday […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik introduced the VA Safe Holidays Act to protect veterans from identity theft and fraud. In 2019 and 2020 alone, veterans reported over 201,000 cases of fraud and identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission. “Our veterans have selflessly worked to protect […]

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced $7,526,000 in water and waste disposal loans for North Country communities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development fund. “I am proud to announce over $7.5 million of taxpayer dollars will return to our district to invest in safe and effective water treatment for North Country […]

Source: Stefanik votes along party lines against three bills | NCPR News

Source: Vaccine mandates for essential border travelers met with local opposition | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | With plans underway by both the U.S. and Canadian governments to enforce vaccine requirements for essential cross-border travelers in January,

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted against Democrats’ effort to raise the nation’s debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion. Last Friday, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released a report on the true cost of President Biden’s “Build Back Better” Act, which would cost Americans $4.9 trillion and add over $3 trillion to the national debt. […]

Source: Stimulus update: Final Child Tax Credit payments this week, but more money on the way – syracuse.com

Source: Small dairy farmers eligible for an increase in subsidies – VTDigger

Source: NY21 Democratic chairs endorse Matt Castelli | NCPR News

Source: Bob Dole, longtime public servant and WWII veteran, dies – ABC News

Source: Rep. Tom Suozzi enters race for governor, fourth Democrat to declare | NCPR News

Source: NY-21 candidate plans to walk the walk | Local News | pressrepublican.com

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today sent a letter urging the New York State Farm Laborers Wage Board to postpone any consideration of reducing the overtime threshold for farm workers. In the letter, Stefanik warned that the proposed consideration of lowering the overtime threshold from 60 hours […]

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