Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik welcomed NY-21’s 2017 Congressional Art Competition winner, Skylar Fetter, to the United States Capitol. Skylar, a senior from Norwood-Norfolk Central School in Norwood, NY, was joined by her family as she was recognized for her winning photograph, Spectator, which will be showcased in the U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s (R-NY-21) and six of her colleagues have sent a letter urging U.S. Secretary of Treasury Steve Mnuchin to reconsider the proposed elimination of the federal deduction for state and local taxes (SALT), which is included in the Administration’s proposed tax reform plan. The SALT deduction, which has been a part of the U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) helped the House pass H.R. 2353 – the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.
Plattsburgh, NY – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) commended Joel Wood on his new position as Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) project coordinator for the City of Plattsburgh. Mr. Wood is currently a Constituent Liaison in Congresswoman Stefanik’s Plattsburgh Office and has worked for Congresswoman Stefanik since March of 2015.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, led by Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Ranking Member Jim Langevin (D-RI), passed their Subcommittee mark for the FY2018 National Defense Authorization Act. This language will now move to the full House Armed Services Committee for consideration next week.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) helped the House pass a series of bills to improve foster care programs for children nationwide, including reforms to help those affected by the nationwide opioid epidemic.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s (R-NY-21) announced that her legislation – H.R. 2482, the Federal Perkins Loan Extension Act of 2017, picked up its 52nd cosponsor. The bipartisan legislation extends the Federal Perkins Loan Program for a period of two years.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) issued the following statement on the shooting in Alexandria, Virginia:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) voted in support of S. 1094 – the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) helped the House pass H.R. 2274, the HYPE Act – bipartisan legislation to cut red tape in the construction permitting process for hydropower projects and incentivize greater investment in hydropower.