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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik introduced a bipartisan bill to provide temporary relief for Perkins loan borrowers along with Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45), Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12). This bipartisan legislation would expand the reach of the student borrower protections included in the CARES Act. […]

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, along with Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) and Congressman Dan Newhouse (WA-4) have sent a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting the inclusion of United States apple growers in USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The letter states that apple prices during the last few months […]

Source: Democratic candidates for Plattsburgh mayor debate DRI, city budget | NCPR News

Source: “I’m angry”: NY21 candidate Cobb attacks Stefanik on police brutality response | NCPR News

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring the Paycheck Protection for Producers Act, bipartisan legislation that will allow agricultural producers more flexibility when calculating their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. This bill will allow producers to use their 2019 gross income rather than net income when […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), the ranking member and chair of the House Committee on Armed Service’s Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities, will introduce the National Security Innovation Pathway Act, legislation to help the nation retain top talent by […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital received a new $13.6 million disbursement from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This is part of a $10 billion allocation of Provider Relief Funds for safety-net hospitals that serve vulnerable populations. “I have […]

“Today, the federal administration announced that they are extending the travel restrictions between the United States and Canada. It has been 87 excruciating days since the border restrictions have been put in place and as the Honorary Co-Chair of the Quebec-New York Corridor Coalition, I know the impact this has had not only on our […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

From Congresswoman Elise Stefanik As a proud resident and the Congressional Representative of Schuylerville in Saratoga County, I am deeply opposed to Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan’s recent executive action to take down the historic statue of Revolutionary War hero Philip Schuyler. I have the honor of living in the historic cradle of the Revolutionary War […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congressmembers Elise Stefanik (NY-21) and Brian Higgins (NY-26), who serve as Co-Chairs of the House of Representatives Northern Border Caucus, are calling on the U.S. and Canadian governments to develop nuanced and particularized guidance for reopening the northern border. In a letter to the U.S. […]

Source: Up for debate: City mayor candidates discuss issues | Local News | pressrepublican.com

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring the Great American Outdoors Act, bipartisan legislation that supports the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund. This will support the nearly $22 billion backlog of deferred maintenance projects on federal lands and also makes funding for the Land […]

Yesterday we saw the lowest number of both deaths and hospitalizations since the COVID-19 pandemic began. 42 people passed away due to COVID-19, down from a record-high when 800 died in a single day just eight weeks ago. While our hearts ache for the families and friends who lost a loved one yesterday, we are […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Saratoga, N.Y.  –  Today, President Donald Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act into law. This bipartisan legislation will provide flexibility for small businesses that have utilized PPP loans. Specifically, this legislation extends the period businesses can utilize funds and receive forgiveness to 24 weeks, allows a […]

From the office of Assemblyman Dan Stec Republican candidate for NYS Senate   Drive-thru diplomas, virtual ceremonies are simply inadequate   The Governor and State Department of Health issued guidelines for graduation ceremonies today and Assemblyman Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) is pointing out that they are just not good enough for our students and school districts. […]

Source: “I’m angry”: NY21 candidate Cobb attacks Stefanik on police brutality response | NCPR News

Source: George Floyd’s Death Spurs Vermonters to Call for Police Reform | News | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

HIRING CHALLENGES The facility has 25 open positions, and over the past 30 days has experienced challenges hiring despite a much higher local unemployment percentage than prior to the pandemic. It was suspected that increased unemployment benefits established through federal relief legislation that provide people an additional $600 per week may play a part. Source: Stefanik […]

Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on NY-21 law enforcement being called to serve across New York State during protests and riots: “Americans are united in support of justice for George Floyd, his family, and in the right to peaceful protest,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “The rioting, looting, destruction, and violence causing loss […]

Source: Stefanik: Police involved in George Floyd’s death should be prosecuted to the “absolute fullest extent” | NCPR News

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Source: State Lawmakers Pass Over 30 COVID Related Bills

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C.  –  Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted today in favor of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, bipartisan legislation that she cosponsors. This legislation would provide flexibility for small businesses that have utilized PPP loans. Specifically, this legislation extends the period businesses can utilize funds and receive forgiveness […]