Email from Rep. Tenney Congresswoman Tenney's Weekly Newsletter   Have questions? Contact Me Here Advancing the Budget Framework to Pave the Way for Trump's Tax Cuts Americans gave Congressional Republicans a clear mandate: reduce out-of-control government spending, secure our borders, and reignite economic growth, and we will deliver. Thursday’s vote marked the next step in fulfilling that mandate: beginning the drafting process for the one big, beautiful reconciliation bill. In this legislation, we are committed to preserving the historic tax cuts secured under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, enhancing border security, unleashing American energy production, reeling in our national debt, and locking in DOGE savings. Passing this bill reiterated House Republicans' commitment to finding at least $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, saving the American people money from waste, fraud, and abuse while preserving essential programs. Any effort to slow this momentum now would jeopardize our ability to deliver on what the American people overwhelmingly supported in the 2024 election, especially the Trump Tax Cuts. On December 31, 2025, the Trump Tax Cuts are set to expire, triggering an average 22% tax hike for American families. In addition, 2 million family-owned farms would have their death tax exemption slashed, and 40 million families would see their child tax credit cut in half. Preserving and expanding these tax cuts is essential for the financial security of every hard-working American. House Republicans are taking decisive steps toward fulfilling our promises and advancing President Trump’s America First agenda by kicking off the reconciliation process. Supporting the SAVE Act American elections should be decided by American citizens only. This week, I voted in favor of the SAVE Act to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, requiring individuals to provide proof of United States citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections. This common-sense legislation, which passed the House this week, safeguards the principle that only American citizens are able to vote in our elections. It protects our most fundamental right by requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. By passing the SAVE Act, House Republicans took a historic step toward restoring trust and strengthening the integrity of our electoral process. President Trump is Committed to Countering Iran’s Nuclear Proliferation In his first term, President Trump’s Maximum Pressure Campaign delivered successful results, crippling the Iranian regime and limiting its ability to spread terrorism and malign influence across the globe. By reinstating this strategy, the Trump administration is sending a strong message to Iran and the international community, reversing years of damage caused by the Biden administration’s weak policies that have emboldened the IRGC. This week, I led a letter to President Trump, applauding his administration’s strong efforts to disarm Iran and prevent it from developing nuclear-capable missiles or engaging in nuclear weapons-related research. President Trump is proving his administration is committed to striking back against Iran, sending a clear signal that the United States will not allow Iran’s proxies to operate with impunity. As your representative in Congress, my top priority is championing legislative initiatives that benefit you and your families. Each week, I review numerous bills and letters, engaging in thorough discussions with members of our community to determine which actions to support and address your needs. Below are a few bills I recently cosponsored. H.R. 833 the Educational Choice for Children Act: The bill would offer tax incentives for individuals and businesses that make charitable donations to scholarship funds. Incentivizing these donations will bolster scholarship programs that support low-income students by providing financial assistance for various educational expenses, such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment. H.R. 2806, the Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act: This bill prohibits the sale and export of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to China. Unfortunately, the Biden Administration was forced to sell off large portions of the SPR due to its misguided anti-American war on energy. Now, House Republicans are taking critical steps to ensure that this instrument of national security is not used to enrich foreign adversaries and remains viable for future generations to come. H.R. 2042, the Space National Guard Establishment Act: This bill would establish a National Guard component to Space Force, allowing Space Force to leverage private sector expertise in their mission of defending Americans from cyber and satellite threats. Currently, many of these individuals serve through the Air National Guard, which creates issues with personnel codes and training opportunities. This bill is critical for our national security and would specifically help the 222nd CACS, which is part of the 107th Attack Wing of the New York National Guard. H.R. 816, the Build the Wall Act of 2025: This legislation establishes a Southern Border Wall Construction Fund within the U.S. Treasury Department. The bill would rescind all unspent COVID funds and use them through this fund to construct a border wall on our Southern Border. This would give President Trump the resources he needs to secure our borders and protect our nation’s citizens. Transparency in Congress and a well-informed electorate are vital to preserving our self-governing Constitutional Republic. My constituents deserve to know how their members of Congress vote, which is why I have explained every vote I have cast in Congress since I was first elected. To read more about my votes and see the full list with explanations of all the legislation considered this week by the House, please click here. Monday, April 7, 2025 I voted “Yes” on H.R. 586, the Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act. This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a study on the prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) in Vietnam-era veterans. Passing this will allow the VA to further study and understand the effects that military service during the Vietnam Era had on veterans’ health and provide the necessary care for them. This passed the House by a vote of 411-0. I voted “Yes” on H.R. 1039, the Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act. This bill would require the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assess and improve notices that the VA sends to individuals who file claims for VA benefits. Many times, veterans receive notices from the VA that are unclear and unnecessarily long. This commonsense legislation would ensure veterans receive notice letters from VA that are concise, understandable, and provide sufficient information for them to make informed, clear decisions on their claims for VA benefits. This bill passed by a vote of 412-0. Wednesday, April 9, 2025 I voted “Yes” on H.R. 1228, the Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act. This bill would clarify that the Office of Survivors Assistance at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is under the direct authority of the Office of the Secretary of the VA. This bill will help ensure survivors get the assistance they need, and ensure the proper oversight and accountability measures are taken within the VA for any waste, fraud, or abuse. This bill passed the House 424-0. I voted “Yes” on S.J.Res. 28, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to “Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications.” This joint resolution of disapproval overturns the Biden Administration’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule adding regulations for nonbank entities like crypto and digital wallet apps. Specifically, this rule would have unconstitutionally expanded the CFPB’s supervisory authority by bringing new entities such as PayPal or Venmo under direct oversight. These entities would be subject to extensive regulations that offer little to no consumer benefit. As a result, many digital wallet and peer-to-peer payment providers would be forced to stop offering these services, as the costs of full CFPB supervision would far outweigh the advantages. This joint resolution passed by a vote of 219-211. I voted “Yes” S.J.Res. 18, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to “Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions.” This Biden Administration rule was one of many one-size-fits all, burdensome government mandates levied on American businesses that limited industry growth and consumer choice. Under the CFPB’s proposed regulation, financial institutions would need to treat overdraft services either as formal loans or adhere to strict fee limitations. This shift could make it financially unfeasible for banks to continue offering overdraft protection at current levels. As a result, many institutions may scale back or eliminate these services entirely, potentially leaving millions of consumers without a crucial safety net for managing short-term financial shortfalls. This joint resolution passed by a vote of 217-211. I voted “Yes” H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act. Since the beginning of President Trump’s second term, partisan left-wing district court judges have been issuing nationwide injunctions on his lawful actions. These injunctions are not based in the Constitution, the law, or even fact, but rather a desire by these radical left-wing judges to stop President Trump from fighting for the American people by any means possible. This strategy is simply a continuation of President Trump’s first term, where more nationwide injunctions were issued that during the Obama or Biden administrations combined. This bill would prohibit single district court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions and instead require a randomly selected three-judge panel to issue such an injunction. These injunctions would also be able to be appealed directly to the Supreme Court. I cosponsored this important bill to end the practice of these nationwide injunctions en masse by anti-Trump judges and ensure President Trump can continue his work to Make America Great Again. This bill passed by a vote of 219-213. Thursday, April 10, 2025 I voted “Yes” on H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or SAVE Act. This legislation would amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, requiring individuals to provide proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Elections are the cornerstone of our constitutional republic, and the vast majority of citizens do not want noncitizens and illegal aliens to threaten our elections. We must defend this most sacred right and ensure only American citizens have a say at the ballot box. As Chair of the Election Integrity Caucus, I was glad to cosponsor and support this commonsense legislation. This bill passed the House by a vote of 220-208. I voted "Yes" on Senate Amendment to H. Con. Res. 14 – Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. This resolution contained budgetary instructions for Congress to produce legislation that ensures tax relief for working families and small businesses, reins in reckless federal spending, unleashes American energy, and secures our borders. On December 31, 2025, the Trump Tax Cuts are set to expire, triggering an average 22% tax hike for American families. In addition, 2 million family-owned farms would have their death tax exemption slashed, and 40 million families would see their household child tax credit cut in half. Preserving and expanding these tax cuts is essential for the financial security of every hard-working American. Passing this resolution is a decisive step by House Republicans towards delivering this tax relief, as well as reducing wasteful federal spending by at least $1.5 trillion and cracking down on waste, fraud, and abuse while preserving essential programs. Thank you to ICE for Removing 133 Illegal Immigrants from Upstate New York President Trump and Border Czar Homan are prioritizing getting the worst of the worst out of our country, and that includes some of the 133 illegal immigrants apprehended in the recent ICE operation in Western, Central, and Northern New York. Under the Biden administration, CBP and ICE were unable to carry out their mission as Sanctuary City Governors and Mayors illegally allowed dangerous criminals to roam free throughout our towns and cities. Now, under President Trump’s America First Agenda, these law enforcement officers are able to perform their critical national security mission, working diligently to make our country safer each and every day. Thank you to the courageous law enforcement officers for your dedication to public safety, and thank you to President Trump for upholding your commitment to getting these illegal immigrants out of our country. The criminals arrested during this operation include: A 49-year-old illegal alien from Trinidad and Tobago convicted of murder. A 66-year-old illegal alien from the Dominican Republic convicted of course of sexual conduct with a child. A 32-year-old illegal alien from El Salvador convicted of murder and gang assault. A 70-year-old illegal alien from the Dominican Republic convicted of manslaughter and criminal sale of controlled substance. A 50-year-old illegal alien from China convicted of assault. A 42-year-old illegal alien from Mexico convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. A 24-year-old illegal alien from Ecuador with several convictions for DWI. A 43-year-old H-2A visa holder from South Africa charged with distribution and possession of child pornography. Leading Legislation to Designate the Finger Lakes Region as a National Heritage Area The Finger Lakes Region is known for its rich, robust history and natural beauty, making it a strong candidate for designation as a National Heritage Area and have recently reintroduced legislation to officially designate the Finger Lakes as a National Heritage Area. As a defining feature of New York’s 24th District, the Finger Lakes are not only a natural treasure but also a vital part of our cultural heritage. Establishing the region as an NHA will help ensure its unique history and stories are preserved for generations to come. It’s an honor to champion this effort once again, and I’m eager to see our region receive the national recognition it so deeply deserves. Attending the Oswego County Federation of Sportsmen’s Club Dinner in West Monroe Thank you to all who attended the annual Oswego County Federation of Sportsmen’s Club dinner in West Monroe. Congratulations to Ken and Jamie Humez for being honored as Educators of the Year, Bert Cowan as Friend of the Federation, and Salmon River Strutters as Club of the Year. Now more than ever, we understand the importance of preserving outdoor sports and supporting these great sportsmen. Reminder to Submit Your Artwork for the 2025 Congressional Art Contest As a reminder, our office has launched our 2025 Congressional Art Contest! Last year, over 30 high school students from NY-24 submitted artwork for a chance to have it displayed in the U.S. Capitol. All high students from across our district are invited to submit their artwork for consideration! Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of experts from NY-24, and the winning artwork will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year. All submissions for the 2025 Art Competition must be delivered to one of our district offices between April 14th and April 18th. For more information, please visit our website to review the competition requirements, download the application form, and schedule a drop-off time at one of our district offices. Need Help with a Federal Agency? Call us today. If you or someone you know ever needs assistance with a federal agency, we are just a phone call away and are ready to help you! Please contact my Canandaigua Office at 585-869-2060, my Oswego Office at 315-236-7088, or my Lockport Office at 716-514-5130. 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