U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY)
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Lawmakers urge FTC action against false "Made in USA" labels on Chinese-made flags
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, along with Representatives Virginia Foxx and Nick Langworthy, has urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to address concerns about companies from the People's Republic of China falsely labeling American flags as...
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Elise Stefanik criticizes Vice President Harris over latest jobs report
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik has issued a statement criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris regarding the recent jobs report.
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Congresswoman Stefanik addresses committee report on university response to campus antisemitism
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has expressed her concerns regarding a report from the Education and Workforce Committee on antisemitism in universities.
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Stefanik calls for DOJ action following Cuomo's criminal referral
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has issued a statement regarding the criminal referral of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo by the House Select Subcommittee on the COVID Pandemic.
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House Republicans claim White House issued misleading transcript of Biden’s remarks
House Republicans, led by Conference Chair Elise Stefanik and Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, have raised concerns about a transcript released by the White House.
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Former AG sues US government over Chinese drone company's military ties
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has expressed strong criticism regarding a lawsuit filed by former Attorney General Loretta Lynch against the United States Department of Defense. The lawsuit aims to remove DJI, a Chinese drone company, from the DoD's list of Chinese Military Companies.
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Stefanik urges probe into alleged intelligence leaks affecting US-Israel relations
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik appeared on Fox News' America Reports to discuss concerns regarding the Biden-Harris Administration's alleged intelligence leaks that could undermine Israel's military operations against Iran. During her interview with Sandra Smith and John Roberts, Stefanik criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for what she perceives as a lack of support for Israel.
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Stefanik and Moolenaar criticize DJI's alleged use of Uyghur forced labor
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party have expressed strong disapproval regarding DJI, a drone manufacturer based in China. In a statement, they highlighted ongoing concerns about the company's practices.
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Stefanik comments on elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik has issued a statement regarding the recent elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israel.
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Lawmakers criticize alleged Chinese influence at Harvard University
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has issued a statement in response to a report by the Washington Free Beacon. The report, which stems from an investigation by the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), alleges that Harvard University has been involved in facilitating Communist China's transnational repression on its campus.
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Stefanik criticizes Biden-Harris response on UN's handling of antisemitism
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has issued a statement criticizing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for their handling of antisemitism within the United Nations. According to Stefanik, their "weak leadership and inexcusable silence" have encouraged the Palestinian Authority to attempt to remove Israel from the UN General Assembly.
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Stefanik criticizes Amtrak's service reduction on Adirondack Line
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has expressed concerns over Amtrak's decision to reduce service quality on the Adirondack Line. This comes only a month after full service was resumed. In a statement, Stefanik emphasized the need for accountability from Amtrak, citing their "continued mismanagement" as unacceptable.
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Stefanik and Ernst urge FBI probe into Columbia student group's alleged threats
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Senator Joni Ernst have called for an investigation into threats allegedly made by the Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD) student group coalition. In a letter addressed to FBI Assistant Director in Charge James Dennehy, the lawmakers expressed concern over violent threats directed at Jewish and Israeli students and their allies.
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Judge strikes down NY gun control law backed by Governor Hochul
Saratoga, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has issued a statement following a decision by the Western District of New York. The court's ruling struck down what Stefanik described as an unconstitutional violation against the Second Amendment by New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
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Stefanik criticizes Hochul over Great Meadows Correctional Facility closure
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has expressed her concerns following a report by Washington County Planning regarding the closure of the Great Meadows Correctional Facility. The report outlines potential negative impacts on the county and its residents due to the decision made by Governor Kathy Hochul.
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Stefanik introduces act to honor 1980 US hockey team with gold medals
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, alongside Congressmen Pete Stauber, Bill Keating, and Mike Quigley, has introduced the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to award three Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team. The team is celebrated for their victory over the Soviet Union in what became known as the "Miracle on Ice" during the 1980 Winter Olympics.
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Stefanik criticizes Biden-Harris administration over national security issues
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik issued a statement criticizing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris over their handling of national security, particularly focusing on the Afghanistan withdrawal. Stefanik stated, "Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal not only resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members and left behind billions in military equipment, but it also jeopardized our counterterrorism missions and put our homeland at risk."
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Elise Stefanik criticizes US policy on anniversary of Hamas attacks on Israel
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik has released a statement marking the one-year anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel. She described it as "the bloodiest day since the Holocaust" for the Jewish people, with Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists responsible for the deaths of 1,200 Israelis and taking 251 hostages. Currently, 97 hostages remain captive, including four Americans.
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Stefanik criticizes administration over opposition to East Coast missile defense site
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has expressed her disapproval following a letter from Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees. The letter opposes Stefanik's proposal in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to establish an East Coast Missile Defense Site at Fort Drum by 2030.
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House committee tackles campus antisemitism after Oct 7 attacks
ABC News has reported on the actions taken by House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, a senior member of the Education and the Workforce Committee, in response to antisemitism on college campuses. This follows the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023.