Claudia Tenney

Congresswoman Tenney Applauds Adoption of FY26 Budget Resolution to Strengthen Border Security and Advance Reconciliation

Position: Congresswoman Tenney supports the FY26 budget resolution as a mechanism to advance border security funding and immigration enforcement priorities, including full funding for ICE and CBP, and criticizes Democratic efforts to condition DHS funding on enforcement restrictions.

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today applauded House adoption of S. Con. Res. 33, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Resolution, a critical step to unlock the reconciliation process and advance funding for border security and key elements of President Trump’s America First agenda. This legislation passed the House by a vote of 215-211. For more than 70 days, Congressional Democrats have blocked efforts to fund the Department of Homeland Security, demanding sweeping changes that would weaken enforcement and undermine border security. Adoption of this budget resolution allows Congressional Republicans to move forward with reconciliation, funding agencies like ICE and Customs and Border Protection through a simple majority vote in the Senate. The resolution provides up to $70 billion in flexibility over the next decade for border security and immigration enforcement priorities and directs key committees to advance legislative recommendations. “Americans made it clear they want a secure border and a government that puts their safety first,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “For months, Democrats have held DHS funding hostage to push policies that weaken enforcement and tie the hands of the very officers working to protect us. This budget resolution puts us back on track. It allows us to move forward with reconciliation, fully fund ICE and CBP, and continue the progress we have made in restoring order at our border. This legislation will keep our communities safe, support law enforcement, and deliver on the mandate the American people gave us.” ###

Congresswoman Tenney Secures Wins for NY-24 in Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Position: Congresswoman Tenney supports H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which reauthorizes USDA programs, modernizes farm policy, strengthens the agriculture safety net, invests in conservation and rural development, and enhances oversight of foreign ownership of American farmland.

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today applauded House passage of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, legislation that strengthens support for American farmers, bolsters rural communities, and reinforces agriculture as a core component of national security. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act reauthorizes key U.S. Department of Agriculture programs through 2031, modernizes farm policy, and strengthens the agriculture safety net to help producers navigate rising costs, market uncertainty, and supply chain disruptions. The legislation includes major investments in conservation, crop insurance, rural development, and agricultural research, while promoting U.S. exports and reducing regulatory burdens. It also enhances oversight of foreign ownership of American farmland and reinforces agriculture as a national security priority. As part of the bill, Congresswoman Tenney secured adoption of her Fairness in Vineyard Data Act, which requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture to produce a comprehensive report on national grape production. The report will include detailed data on total acreage, production levels, utilization, acreage by grape type and variety, as well as county-level breakdowns and planting timelines. This data will provide greater transparency and market insight for our viticulturists, including those in the Finger Lakes region, and allow USDA to better support our vineyards. “House Republicans are backing the farmers and ranchers who feed, fuel, and sustain this country,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “This Farm Bill delivers real support for producers facing rising costs and uncertainty, while strengthening the tools they need to manage risk and stay competitive. In districts like mine, where agriculture drives our economy, this legislation helps ensure our farmers and family farms can continue to grow, hire, and invest in their communities. It also takes important steps to protect American farmland from foreign adversaries, such as the CCP, and reinforces that agriculture is national security. This legislation puts our farmers first and makes sure the United States remains a global leader in food production.” ###

Congresswoman Tenney Presses USTR on Canada’s Unfair Trade Practices at Ways and Means Hearing

Position: Congresswoman Tenney advocates for stronger U.S. trade enforcement against Canada, citing Canadian restrictions on dairy, wine, and produce exports that harm Upstate New York producers. She calls for holding Canada accountable and strengthening USMCA to ensure fair market access.

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today questioned United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on the Administration’s 2026 Trade Policy Agenda, highlighting Canada’s refusal to substantively engage on longstanding trade barriers harming Upstate New York producers. During the hearing, Congresswoman Tenney highlighted Canadian actions that are devastating NY-24 producers, including Canadian restrictions and prohibitions on the export of dairy, wine, and bulk produce. These issues are all highlighted in the National Trade Estimate Report as foreign trade barriers harming the U.S.-Canada relationship. These policies, Tenney emphasized, are placing Upstate New York farmers and producers at a competitive disadvantage despite repeated U.S. efforts to resolve these issues through negotiation. As Ambassador Greer stated “I think we’re kind of at the end of our rope… there are two countries that have retaliated economically against the United States in the past year: The People’s Republic of China and Canada. So that’s kind of the company they’re running in.” “Upstate New York farmers and producers are some of the best in the world, but they are not getting a fair shot,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “Canada continues to block our dairy, our wine, and our produce while expecting free and open access to our markets. That is not how a fair trade relationship works. I hear from these producers every day, and they are frustrated because of Canada’s discriminatory treatment and refusal to engage on these issues meaningfully and substantively. We need to hold Canada accountable, strengthen USMCA, and make sure our farmers and businesses can compete and win in the international marketplace.” ###

Congresswoman Tenney Highlights Medicare Fraud Crisis During Ways and Means Hearing

Position: Rep. Tenney advocates for strengthened enforcement against Medicare fraud, particularly large-scale schemes in home health billing, and warns that unchecked fraud distorts payment systems, reduces access to care for seniors in rural areas, and harms legitimate providers.

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today spoke during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing focused on protecting patients and taxpayers by cracking down on Medicare fraud, highlighting the growing impact of large-scale fraud schemes on seniors and access to care in Upstate New York. During the hearing, Rep. Tenney underscored her previous efforts to expose fraud, including a letter she sent last fall to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz raising concerns about suspicious billing activity, including one doctor who billed more than $600 million between 2020 and 2025. That outreach helped prompt enforcement action, but Tenney emphasized that isolated cases do not address a broader, systemic problem. She pointed to alarming trends in California, where more than 1,400 new home health agencies have entered Los Angeles County since 2020. Despite representing a small share of Medicare beneficiaries, the county now accounts for 12 percent of all Medicare home health spending, with payments per beneficiary nearly six times the national average. Rep. Tenney warned that this level of organized fraud is distorting Medicare payment data nationwide. She highlighted the consequences in rural Upstate New York, where home health admissions have dropped nearly 40 percent since 2018 and nearly half of referred patients never receive care, emphasizing how fraud is contributing to reduced access for vulnerable populations. “When fraud takes over Medicare, patients are the ones who suffer,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “What we are seeing is organized, large-scale abuse that is distorting payment systems and forcing legitimate providers to scale back or shut down. In places like my district in Upstate New York, seniors rely on home health care to remain independent, yet nearly half of those referred never receive it. When fraudulent activity is treated as normal in Medicare data, it drives harmful policy decisions that punish honest providers and leave patients behind. We must restore accountability, protect taxpayer dollars, and ensure seniors can access the care they need.” ###

Congresswoman Tenney Highlights Tax Relief for Families on Tax Day

Position: Congresswoman Tenney expresses support for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, highlighting its tax relief provisions including elimination of taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security, expanded Child Tax Credit, and increased take-home pay for families and workers.

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today highlighted the impact of the Trump Tax Cuts as Americans file their taxes, underscoring the significant tax relief and economic growth delivered to families, workers, and small businesses across the country. This year, taxpayers are seeing the benefits from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law July 4th, 2025. A family of four with two children is expected to see up to $10,900 in increased take-home pay, along with an estimated 10% increase in average tax refunds. For many working-class families earning up to $73,000, federal income tax liability has been reduced to zero, while the average tax cut for working families is approximately $2,300. The legislation also delivered on key promises, including eliminating taxes on tips, overtime, Social Security, and auto loan interest, while permanently expanding the Child Tax Credit and standard deduction. In addition to direct relief, these policies are driving long-term economic growth, supporting more than 7.2 million jobs and contributing to an estimated $1.2 trillion increase in real GDP over the next four years. “On Tax Day, families across Upstate New York are seeing the real benefits of commonsense tax relief,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “The Trump Tax Cuts delivered meaningful results by lowering tax burdens, expanding the Child Tax Credit, and eliminating taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security. These policies are putting more money back into the pockets of hardworking Americans, strengthening small businesses, and driving economic growth in communities like ours.” ###

Reps. Tenney and Schneider Introduce Legislation to Establish Permanent Full Risk ACO Program in Medicare

Position: The representatives support establishing a permanent full-risk Accountable Care Organization (ACO) program within Traditional Medicare to expand coordinated care models, improve patient outcomes, and reduce costs for beneficiaries and taxpayers.

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), today, alongside Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), introduced legislation to establish a permanent full risk Accountable Care Organization (ACO) program within Traditional Medicare, expanding access to coordinated, high-quality care while reducing costs for patients and taxpayers. Accountable Care Organizations have demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes and lowering costs by coordinating care across providers and focusing on prevention, chronic disease management, and whole-person care. Currently, these models largely operate through temporary pilot programs, limiting long-term participation and investment. As of 2026, more than 14 million Medicare beneficiaries receive care through ACOs, which have generated billions in savings for the Medicare program while improving quality of care. This legislation builds on that success by creating a permanent pathway for providers to participate in full risk arrangements, ensuring long-term stability and expanded access to innovative care models. The bill establishes a new Full Risk ACO Program under Medicare, allowing providers to take on full accountability for both the cost and quality of care while offering greater flexibility beyond traditional fee-for-service models. It creates two tracks: a Standard Full Risk ACO for broader Medicare populations and a Complex Care Full Risk ACO designed for high-needs patients with multiple chronic conditions, ensuring care is better tailored to patient needs while improving outcomes and reducing unnecessary spending. “Medicare patients deserve a system that delivers better outcomes, not a one-size-fits-all policy,” said Congresswoman Claudia Tenney. “Accountable Care Organizations have already proven they can improve care and lower costs. But today, these models remain stuck in temporary pilot programs instead of permanent availability. This bill changes that. It establishes a full risk ACO program that empowers providers to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care while protecting taxpayers and strengthening Medicare for future generations.” “For over a decade, Accountable Care Organizations have excelled at coordinating patient-centered care, generating savings, and improving health outcomes,” said Congressman Brad Schneider. “Creating a 'full risk' ACO option for organizations would alleviate financial burdens and provide more stable payment models for patients who rely on consistent, high-quality care. By expanding these models, we can empower providers to reduce unnecessary costs and ensure patients receive expansive, coordinated care.” “Accountable care is no longer an experiment and is a proven model for improving quality and addressing Medicare’s affordability challenges,” said Mara McDermott, Chief Executive Officer of Accountable for Health. “We are grateful to Reps. Tenney and Schneider for their bipartisan leadership in strengthening traditional Medicare and ensuring accountable care remains a permanent option for providers and beneficiaries alike.” ###

Congresswoman Tenney Refers Potential 501(c)(3) Violations to IRS for Investigation

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) calling for an investigation into reports that certain nonprofit organizations may have violated federal law by engaging in prohibited partisan political activity. Recent reporting revealed that hundreds of 501(c)(3) organizations in New York may have made political contributions or engaged in electioneering despite longstanding federal prohibitions on such activity. According to the report, more than 1,000 contributions from at least 650 nonprofits totaled over $400,000, with many organizations certifying to the IRS under penalty of perjury that they were not involved in political campaigns. These actions, if confirmed, would represent a clear violation of federal tax law, which bars tax-exempt charities from supporting or opposing political candidates. In her letter, Rep. Tenney urged the IRS to investigate these allegations and take appropriate enforcement action, including revoking tax-exempt status where warranted. “As founder and chairwoman of the Election Integrity Caucus, I am deeply troubled by the findings of this report. Federal law is clear that 501(c)(3) organizations are prohibited from participating in partisan political activities. Organizations that violate this prohibition are not only subject to revocation of their tax-exempt status but are also liable for excise taxes on every dollar of those illegal political expenditures. The IRS has both the authority and the obligation to act to protect the integrity of our electoral process and hold 501(c)(3)s to the standards set out under the law. I have referred this matter to the IRS for further investigation and urge the agency to fulfill its enforcement obligations if it finds wrongdoing on the part of any of the 501(c)(3)s implicated. The integrity of our elections depends on a level playing field. When tax-exempt organizations, which are subsidized in part by the American taxpayer, pour money into campaigns and endorse candidates, they are corrupting the democratic process,” said Congresswoman Tenney. Read the full letter here. ###

Congresswoman Tenney Applauds House Passage of the Deporting Fraudsters Act

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today applauded the House of Representatives’ passage of the Deporting Fraudsters Act, legislation to ensure that noncitizens who defraud the United States government or unlawfully receive taxpayer-funded benefits are inadmissible and deportable. This legislation passed the House by a vote of 231-186. The Deporting Fraudsters Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to explicitly clarify that aliens convicted of defrauding the United States or unlawfully receiving public benefits are subject to inadmissibility and deportation. Current law does not clearly define these offenses as grounds for removal, creating gaps that allow bad actors to exploit taxpayer-funded programs without facing appropriate consequences. This legislation closes those gaps and ensures individuals who steal benefits intended for American citizens are held accountable. Fraud involving programs such as Social Security and SNAP continues to harm vulnerable Americans, including seniors and working families, while undermining trust in critical public programs. “Anyone who comes to this country and steals from American taxpayers should not be allowed to stay here,” said Congresswoman Claudia Tenney. “When illegal aliens defraud the federal government or steal taxpayer-funded benefits, deportation should be the consequence. We have seen how widespread and organized these fraud schemes can become when oversight fails, and the American people deserve accountability. The Deporting Fraudsters Act closes dangerous loopholes, protects taxpayer dollars, and ensures that those who exploit our system are removed. This bill puts American citizens and legal residents first.” ###