“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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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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Mar 20, 2017

This is modernizing Pell. It is bipartisan, and I am hopeful we can get this passed in this Congress.

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Mar 20, 2017

I also was the first member of my immediate family to graduate from college, so making higher education more affordable and more accessible is one of my top priorities.

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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 14, 2017

And that is something that Russia does, unfortunately, effectively. They have country-specific strategies when it comes to their disinformation and propaganda.

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Mar 14, 2017

Cyber warfare and influence campaigns that are being waged against our country represent a national security challenge of generational proportions.

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Mar 14, 2017

Thank you to all of the members from both sides of the aisle for such thoughtful questions.

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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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Feb 28, 2017

ObamaCare is not working, and we must find a way for better options, more affordable options for health care.

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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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