21st Century Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
Elise cosponsored the 21st Century Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Our servicemembers are often asked to rapidly uproot their lives and their families from one location to another in defense of our nation. This important legislation would make that process easier for our military families by removing an unnecessary and burdensome step.
100 DAYS OF NY-21 RESULTS, DAY 55: SECURING A PILOT PROJECT FOR A PRESCOTT-TO-OGDENSBURG BICYCLE FERRY
September 19, 2020 Saratoga, NY: Today, Elise for Congress released the 55th Result in the campaign’s 100 Days, 100 Results program highlighting 100 of the critical wins that Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has delivered to the North Country. “I led the push for a cross-border pedestrian and bicycle ferry from Prescott to Ogdensburg,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. […]
Cross-Border Transportation Development
Elise led the push for a cross-border pedestrian and bicycle ferry from Prescott to Ogdensburg. Through working with our Customs and Border Protection and local officials, she was able to secure the necessary approvals for a pilot project for this cross-border bicycle ferry. This project will increase tourism between Canada and the North Country, which […]
ABC 50: House passes Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Written by Mariann Cabness for ABC 50 on September 18, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. (WWTI) – The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was passed by the House on Thursday. The legislation would require employers to make reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers in order for them to continue working. The legislation would also prohibit employers from denying employment […]
UPSTATE NY POLITICS: Stefanik Cosponsors Emergency Rural Community Relief Act
Written by Ed Sutherland for Upstate NY Politics on September 18, 2020 Washington, DC – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is a cosponsor of the Emergency Rural Community Relief Act, legislation expanding USDA’s Community Facilities Program allowing rural communities to use the grants during an emergency situation. “If awarded a grant, communities would be able to utilize them to […]
100 DAYS OF NY-21 RESULTS, DAY 54: DELIVERING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING TO OUR NORTH COUNTRY COMMUNITIES
September 18, 2020 Saratoga, NY: Today, Elise for Congress released the 54th Result in the campaign’s 100 Days, 100 Results program highlighting 100 of the critical wins that Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has delivered to the North Country. “I was proud to help secure over $3.2 million in U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration funding […]
Over $3.2 Million in Funding for the Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board
Elise helped to secure over $3.2 million in U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration funding for the Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board. This funding will be used to assist in important economic development projects for our North Country communities.
ELISE FOR CONGRESS RELEASES NEW TV AD: “TOO RADICAL”
September 18, 2020 Saratoga: Today, Elise for Congress released a new TV ad, entitled “Too Radical,” highlighting Tedra Cobb’s support for Nancy Pelosi’s radical idea to defund the police and Cobb’s vote to eliminate a Deputy Sheriff’s job in the North Country, making our communities less safe. This ad also reminds voters that Tedra Cobb […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Reps in Action: Sept. 17, 2020
Written in the Press-Republican on September 17, 2020 Gillibrand supports expanded Pandemic EBT, SNAP benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) has proposed the Ensuring Nutrition for America’s Students Act, which would extend the Pandemic-EBT program through the current school year and expand program eligibility, according to a press release. Gillibrand is additionally […]
SUN COMMUNITY NEWS: Stefanik introduces INTEL at Our Borders Act
Written by Joshua Miner for the Sun Community News on September 17, 2020 PLATTSBURGH | Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has helped introduce the Integrating New Technologies to Empower Law-Enforcement (INTEL) at Our Borders Act to the House of Representatives – a piece of bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening the Department of Homeland Security’s ability to use […]
