The Peru Gazette

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that her bipartisan legislation, the Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act, was signed into law by President Trump this past weekend. 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 […]

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following the Trump Administration’s decision to reinstate the 10% tariffs on imports of non-alloyed aluminum from Canada: “I oppose the Trump Administration’s decision to reinstate the 10% tariffs on imports of non-alloyed aluminum from Canada,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “The United States and Canada have a strong […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is a cosponsor of the Local Journalism Sustainability Act, legislation that proposes a series of tax credits aimed at bolstering local newspapers and media in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Local newspapers were facing challenges before the COVID-19 pandemic, and now their challenges […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring the Back to Work Child Care Grants Act of 2020, legislation led by Congressman Tom Reed. This bipartisan legislation will ensure child-care providers across the country receive critical federal support in order to serve hardworking families. U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), […]

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) has been awarded a $250,000 grant through the HHS’ Rural Health Care Coordination Network Program. The purpose of the program is to support rural health consortiums/networks aiming to achieve the overall goals of improving access, delivery, and quality of care through the application […]

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From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Following the Administration’s Executive Order suspending U.S. entry for nonimmigrants with certain visas, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik worked with Secretary Chad Wolf to ensure that Canadians would be exempt. “The cross-border partnership is a critical economic driver for the North Country, and I voiced my regional […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, along with Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-6) are introducing the Elevating America’s Workforce Act, legislation that will establish personal reemployment accounts (PRAs) to help displaced workers obtain the training and skills necessary for sustained employment. The economic disruption caused by COVID-19 has taken […]

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 […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring the JUSTICE Act, the House companion legislation to Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) police reform legislation in the Senate. This bill expands upon proposals outlined in President Trump’s Executive Order on policing. It brings meaningful reforms to our police forces across […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Saratoga, N.Y. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that Brianna Hanley, a 9th grader from Clifton-Fine Central School, is the winner of the 2020 NY-21 Congressional Art Competition. Brianna’s winning piece entitled “Hope” is a two-panel piece depicting a cherry tree with mixed tempura and acrylic paint with India ink. “Congratulations to Clifton-Fine student Brianna […]

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

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

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 […]