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Stefanik Introduces Bill to Protect Milk Choices in Schools

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a senior member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, introduced the Protecting School Milk Choices Act which would ensure schools participating in the National School Lunch Program offer students at least one flavored milk option. In light of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ proposal to ban […]

School officials say Stefanik spread misinformation and fueled confrontations over masks | NCPR News

Source: School officials say Stefanik spread misinformation and fueled confrontations over masks | NCPR News

$1M to help transform Plattsburgh Air Force Base passes House | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: $1M to help transform Plattsburgh Air Force Base passes House | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The House Appropriations Package for Fiscal Year 2022, which included $1.5 billion in discretionary spending, passed the House of Representatives this week.

Challenge to NY’s congressional and state redistricting lines continues | NCPR News

Source: Challenge to NY’s congressional and state redistricting lines continues | NCPR News

Stefanik Introduces Bill to Combat Invasive Species

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today reintroduced the Stamp Out Invasive Species Act to help combat and raise awareness about the threat invasive species pose to Upstate New York and North Country ecosystems. Specifically, this bill would direct the United States Postal Service to issue a “Combating […]

Dozens from northern New York participate in ‘People’s Convoy’

Source: Dozens from northern New York participate in ‘People’s Convoy’

Stefanik Response to Biden’s State of the Union in Crisis

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following message in response to President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address: “The state of our union is in crisis because of President Joe Biden. Tonight’s speech will not rewrite the abysmal failure of the past year under one-party Democrat rule in Washington. Unfortunately, rather […]

Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to End All Mandates at Northern Border

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined her colleagues in introducing the Northern Border Reopening Act, led by Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27), to force the Biden Administration to end all COVID-19 mandates for Canadians traveling to the United States. “Burdening Canadians with additional restrictions to cross the Northern […]

Stefanik Leads Charge Against NY Farm Laborers Wage Board Decision to Lower Overtime Threshold

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today led six of her colleagues in sending a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul urging her to reject the New York State Farm Laborers Wage Board’s recent decision to lower the overtime wage threshold. “The Farm Laborers Wage Board ignored 70% of the […]

House Republican Leadership’s Statement on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01), House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (TX-10), House Armed Services Committee Lead Republican Mike Rogers (AL-03), and House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Mike Turner (OH-10) issued […]

Stefanik stands against border vaccine requirements | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | 

Source: Stefanik stands against border vaccine requirements | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik recently joined 63 colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to work with the Canadian government to drop COVID-19 vacci

Canada adjusts border entry requirements; Stefanik calls for end to all northern border restrictions | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Source: Canada adjusts border entry requirements; Stefanik calls for end to all northern border restrictions | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Stefanik, Colleagues Demand Transparency for Illegal Immigrant Transit in the United States

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined her colleagues in introducing the Immigration Transparency and Transit Notification Act, which requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to notify the relevant federal, state, and local officials about the transportation, by […]

Stefanik Stands up for Gun Owners 2nd Amendment Rights

From the office of COngresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined her colleagues in sending a letter to the Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) requesting the total number of records on file in all ATF databases following concern that the Biden Administration is circumventing federal […]

Hochul signs off on new congressional district maps for NY state – syracuse.com

Source: Hochul signs off on new congressional district maps for NY state – syracuse.com

Matt Castelli is collecting Democrats’ endorsements, the latest from former Congressman Owens | NCPR News

Source: Matt Castelli is collecting Democrats’ endorsements, the latest from former Congressman Owens | NCPR News

Stefanik Opposes NY Farm Laborers Wage Board Decision to Lower Overtime Threshold

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 […]

Bridie Farrell Launches NY-21 Congressional Bid | WAMC

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

Stefanik, Colleagues Request Accountability on Federal Funding for Abortion Advocacy Groups

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today released the following statement:

“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 […]

Stefanik Announces Favorable Settlement to Canadian Dairy Dispute

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, […]