I fought to make sure that seniors receiving Social Security would not have to file a tax return to receive their stimulus check. This was an important win to ensure that our seniors received the support they needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

I helped lead the effort to increase funding for the Older Americans Act in order to support our seniors and provide access to in-home and nutrition services, including Meals on Wheels.

In 2014, I promised to bring transparency to Congress for the constituents of the North Country. I am one of the few members of Congress that posts the votes that I take online so you know how I voted and why.

Being accessible and transparent is one of the most important commitments from elected officials. I introduced the EDIT Act so that you can see at what stage in the process changes are made to legislation you are monitoring. 

Securing federal funding can be a complicated task. That’s why my office sponsored FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Workshops to provide tools, additional information, and guidance to help make our fire departments and EMS agencies as competitive as possible. We’re grateful for our brave first responders and I am thrilled we were able to provide this valuable service. 

I believe we need to bring more transparency to government. This was one of the core principles I campaigned on when I first ran. That is why I post my schedule on my website so you know who I am meeting with as your representative.