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Elise Stefanik

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Elise Marie Stefanik is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 21st congressional district since January 6, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, she has held various leadership roles within the party, including serving as the House Republican Conference Chair. Stefanik is known for her advocacy on issues such as economic growth, national security, and education reform. She has been a prominent voice in Congress, particularly on matters affecting her constituents in upstate New York.

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Oct 12, 2017

When you eat today, you can thank a farmer. Across this great Nation, over 3 million farmers work tirelessly each day to produce the food that feeds our families and keeps our country running. From Grace-Way Dairy Farm in Lowville to…

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Jul 24, 2017

My legislation gives military spouses the choice to establish the same State of residency as the servicemember, giving them the benefit of retaining the same State of residency for voting and tax purposes. As the proud Representative of…

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Jul 13, 2017

Today I rise in opposition to Mr. Perry's amendment which would strike language that requires the Department of Defense to compile a report on the vulnerabilities of military installations and combatant commander requirements resulting…

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Jul 12, 2017

Today I rise in strong support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, which increases readiness and ensures that those who serve our Nation are fully equipped, trained, and supported. As the chairwoman of the…

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Mar 16, 2017

My district is the proud home to Adirondack Park, an environmental treasure. We understand in the north country that protecting our environment plays an important role in promoting economic growth and opportunity. Along with 16 of my…

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Mar 9, 2017

The Pell Grant Program is the backbone of all Federal student aid. These grants provide access and opportunity to thousands of students across the country. When I speak with North Country students and teachers in my district, I hear about…

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Sep 21, 2016

Do you like apples? Because I rise today to speak about that great time of year when days grow crisp and leaves start to change, apple season. Agriculture is the backbone of our economy in the North Country, and New York State is the…

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Sep 15, 2016

First, I want to thank my HASC colleague and friend, Jackie Walorski, for all of her efforts to prevent the transfer of terrorists from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and introducing H.R. 5351, of which I am a proud cosponsor. I stand here today as…

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Sep 14, 2016

In my district, industries ranging from manufacturing to renewable energy production to mineral production regularly tell me about the need for a trained and qualified workforce. When I visit with students and families across my district…

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Jul 13, 2016

Despite the Internet being an integral part of modern American life, there are still many rural farmers across our Nation who do not have access to this essential tool. The Internet has the power to revolutionize the agriculture sector…

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May 25, 2016

My district is home to many ecological wonders, from the mighty Adirondacks to the Saint Lawrence River. The environment is truly our lifeblood in the North Country. Sadly, invasive species threaten the health and beauty of these natural…

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May 18, 2016

I stand today opposed to this amendment, as the representative of Fort Drum, an Army post that is 100 percent energy-independent and self-sustainable, relying solely on biomass energy. Unfortunately, this amendment would impede military…

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