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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Stefanik calls for Rutgers president's immediate resignation over antisemitism concerns
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released a statement calling for the immediate resignation of Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway. This follows Holloway's announcement that he would step down at the end of the school year.
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Stefanik addresses second reported assassination attempt on former President Trump
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released a statement regarding the second reported assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump in Florida.
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Securing Infrastructure Act introduced by Reps. Stefanik, Johnson, Moolenaar
On September 13, 2024, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and Chairman of the Select Committee on the CCP John Moolenaar (R-MI) in introducing the Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act. This bill aims to prohibit the Department of Transportation (DOT) from procuring and operating light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology manufactured by foreign adversaries, including Communist China.
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Congresswoman Elise Stefanik criticizes Biden-Harris administration's handling of campus antisemitism
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik recently published an op-ed in the Washington Times addressing what she describes as the impact of far-left ideology on universities, leading to antisemitism and violations of civil rights on campuses.
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Stefanik backs bills against China's influence during 'China Week
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives observed China Week, during which Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted to pass multiple bills aimed at countering efforts by Communist China to spy on and influence American citizens and critical infrastructure.
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Stefanik publishes op-ed commemorating September 11th anniversary
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik published an op-ed in the Press Republican commemorating the twenty-third anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and honoring the victims, including first responders and service members.
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Stefanik calls for accountability from Cuomo over COVID-19 nursing home directive
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has published an op-ed in Newsweek, calling for accountability from former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding his administration's handling of COVID-19, specifically a nursing home directive that allegedly resulted in the deaths of over 15,000 seniors. Stefanik's article coincides with Cuomo's scheduled testimony before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic.
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Chairwoman Stefanik criticizes Vice President Harris' record on Fox News
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik appeared on Fox & Friends to discuss what she described as Vice President Kamala Harris' "failed, anti-American record." Stefanik criticized Harris for her handling of immigration and foreign policy, particularly focusing on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Stefanik questions Andrew Cuomo on nursing home deaths during pandemic
On September 10, 2024, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik questioned former Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding his role in the deaths of over 15,000 New York seniors due to a nursing home executive order during the pandemic. This interaction took place at a House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic hearing.
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House GOP outlines bills targeting China and accountability for ex-Governor Cuomo
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik addressed her colleagues to discuss the legislative agenda aimed at countering threats from Communist China and holding former Governor Andrew Cuomo accountable for the deaths of New York seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Stefanik critiques Biden-Harris administration on Fox Business
Washington, D.C. - On September 10, 2024, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik appeared on Fox Business's Kudlow to discuss what she described as the successes of the Trump administration in contrast to the failures of the Biden-Harris administration.
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Stefanik responds to committee memo on Cuomo's COVID-19 nursing home policies
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik issued a statement in response to the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic’s memo regarding former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s nursing home policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The memo addresses the deaths of thousands of seniors.
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Stefanik promotes bill addressing Chinese influence in U.S. tech sector
Washington, D.C. - On September 9, 2024, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik delivered remarks on the House Floor advocating for her bill, the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency (FACT) Act. The legislation aims to provide transparency regarding Communist China’s influence in the U.S. technology sector and prevent Chinese companies from accessing American tech and telecommunications markets.
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House passes bill requiring FCC disclosure of foreign-owned telecom entities
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency (FACT) Act, aimed at countering the influence of foreign adversaries on U.S. telecommunications infrastructure, has passed in the House with unanimous bipartisan support.
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Stefanik comments on reports about Cuomo's COVID-19 nursing home order
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released a statement on recent reports concerning former Governor Andrew Cuomo. The report alleges that Cuomo and his senior aides ordered and executed an executive order related to nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, which reportedly resulted in the deaths of over 15,000 seniors.
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Stefanik criticizes Biden-Harris administration over Afghanistan withdrawal
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik issued a statement regarding the Biden-Harris Administration's handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
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Stefanik advocates for bill targeting Chinese-manufactured drones
On September 9, 2024, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik delivered remarks on the House Floor advocating for her bill, the Countering CCP Drones Act. The proposed legislation aims to restrict the use of Chinese-manufactured drones by state and local agencies, including police departments. According to Stefanik, this measure is essential for U.S. national security and will boost American drone manufacturing, reducing reliance on China and preventing surveillance of critical American infrastructure.
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House passes bill adding China's leading drone maker DJL to FCC covered list
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's legislation, the Countering CCP Drones Act, has passed the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support. The act aims to add Communist Chinese drone company Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI) to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Covered List, thereby prohibiting new models of DJI drones from operating on U.S. communications infrastructure.
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Stefanik advocates renaming Saratoga National Historical Park
In a recent op-ed published in The Saratogian, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik discussed her efforts to rename the Saratoga National Historical Park to Saratoga National Battlefield Park.
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Lawmakers urge action against proliferation of Chinese agriculture drones
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, along with Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and the Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Jen Easterly. The letter demands action to mitigate risks associated with Chinese-manufactured agriculture drones in the United States.