Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) released the following statement on the news that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 67 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2019 – the largest increase in seven years.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) has cosponsored H.R. 1893, the Great Lakes and Fresh Water Algal Bloom Information Act, and H.R. 4417, Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2017. These bills seek to combat algal blooms that threaten our waters, including Lake George.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) has cosponsored H. Res. 1090, the “Break the Gridlock” resolution. This bipartisan resolution makes changes to the House rules intended to break through legislative gridlock and promote commonsense governing.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) applauded nearly $2.2 million in U.S. Department of Education Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Grants being awarded to Mohawk Valley Community College and the Ticonderoga Central School District.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) released the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) has introduced H.R. 6930 – a bill to designate the post office at 10 Miller Street, Plattsburgh, NY, as the Ross Bouyea Post Office Building.
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) voted in support of the Family Savings Act that expands the ability for individuals and families to use a variety of savings vehicles. She also voted in support of the American Innovation Act that doubles the amount of start-up and organizational costs that can be deducted in the first year of operations.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House passed H.R. 302, as amended, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. This bipartisan legislation reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Essential Air Service (EAS) for five years. It will soon be sent to the President to be signed into law.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) helped the House pass the conference report to H.R. 6157 – the Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) was awarded the “Guardian of Small Business” Award by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for her work in Congress to support small businesses and promote entrepreneurship.