Throughout my first term in office, we have taken many steps to keep my commitment to make my work in Congress as transparent and accessible as possible.
— Elise Stefanik
The Millennial Generation is being crushed by soaring college costs and student loan debt, and as lawmakers, we must find solutions to address affordability and flexibility in higher education.
I am committed to helping our farmers in any way that I can.
Overwhelming, student loan payments are holding millions back from buying homes, starting families, and saving for retirement.
In the 114th Congress, I had the privilege of serving on two of the most important Committees in the House of Representatives: the House Armed Services Committee and the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Standing beside each one of our brave soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines is a loving, supportive, and dedicated family whose sacrifice is a true service to our great nation.
In Congress, I have worked with my colleagues to pass the 21st Century Cures Act.
If you see a tick on your body, be sure to remove it immediately. Use tweezers to pull the tick's body away from your skin, being careful not to crush the tick's body.
Our most important job in Congress is to provide for our national defense, and therefore, every year, Congress allocates funds and determines defense priorities in a bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA.
As a member of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus and the Co-Chair of the Invasive Species Caucus, I'll continue to be an independent voice for our district.
In reality, victims of human trafficking are often left voiceless and completely unseen by society.
Whether you're a high school student, attend traditional college, or take night classes while working full-time, it is imperative that you are given the tools necessary to become competitive in the workforce.
Our district is home to the Adirondacks, and we know firsthand that clean energy development and environmental protection are critical to our economy.
Military spouses serve, too, and it's critical we work together to ensure our country's military spouses have the jobs they need and deserve.
The H-2A guest visa program has been prone to excessive delays and is too rigid to fit the changing needs of farmers and their employees.
I've been really humbled by other women who've reached out to me across the country. Not just women who are running for Congress and federal office, but elementary school students running for student council or high school students who are their class presidents.
No clean energy development is complete without extensive environmental protections, and I've been proud to work in a bipartisan fashion with my colleagues in Congress to protect our most precious natural resources.
When I was elected to Congress, I made a commitment to my constituents that my office would set the standard to be open and transparent.
In a 21st-century economy, it is critical that we equip our nation's children with the tools they need to compete in a global marketplace.
Our country is eternally grateful for the sacrifices our men and women in uniform make each day.
One of the first bills I introduced in Congress was the Be Open Act, legislation to help ease an unnecessary, duplicative and punitive burden placed on employees and employers under the Affordable Care Act.
As military spouses move from state to state with their servicemember on military orders, it is important that we do what is necessary to make sure they have the opportunity to maintain their hard-earned professional licensing and certification.
I've had honor of meeting hundreds of servicemembers from our region and across the globe, all fighting for our freedoms.
The more we know about Lyme, the more we can do to treat patients and educate families to stop the spread of this debilitating disease.
Serving our district and military families is a tremendous honor, and as our work continues in Congress, I will continue fighting for a strong national defense.
I'm honored to sit on the House Intelligence Committee and am proud to chair the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
As the first member of my immediate family to graduate from college, making higher education more affordable and accessible is a top priority of mine.
There is still much work to be done to help our students secure good-paying jobs and achieve their ultimate goals, and in Congress, I'll continue to support Career and Technical Education programs.
As a member of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, I'm committed to finding consensus on legislation to address our environmental and energy challenges.
The challenges military families face from frequent relocations and deployments are themselves patches of service, and that's why supporting our military families is one of my top priorities in Congress.
As the proud home of Fort Drum and the Navy Nuclear Site at Kesselring, our district is home to countless military spouses who make enormous sacrifices on behalf of our nation.
Thank you to our farmers for all you do to keep food on our tables.
People told me several times during my first campaign to hide my youth and the fact that I was a nontraditional candidate - a 29-year-old woman. Instead of taking that bad advice, I really leaned in to who I was and wrapped my arms around the fact that I was young and female and that we needed representation for multiple generations in Congress.
Pell grants are critical tools for lower- and middle-income students to access higher education, and by expanding access to year-round courses, we can help non-traditional students complete their education sooner, allowing them to start their careers and pay off their loans.
When I travel throughout the district speaking with families and educators, I frequently hear of concerns with our K-12 education system.
The North Country of New York is a region steeped in rich military tradition. Our corner of this country stands out for the remarkable tradition of brave men and women putting themselves in harm's way for our nation.
As the first member of my immediate family to graduate from college, I understand the importance access to high quality education plays in preparing our children to learn and compete in a competitive, global workforce.
Military families are resilient through countless relocations, leaving friends, networks and transitioning to new schools and new jobs while fitting in to new communities.
Congress should live by the same laws it passes on to the rest of the nation.
I will continue to work in Congress to support Lyme disease research and education through funding for the National Institutes of Health and the CDC.
We ask our brave men and women in uniform to risk everything to protect us.
We must keep the promises and commitments we've made to our military veterans by ensuring needed services and care are always available and delivered in a timely fashion.
Children especially deserve our support after they are rescued from those who have victimized them.
A traditional college education works for many students, but for others, this path isn't the best choice.
In Congress, I've advocated for an all-of-the-above energy policy that identifies and promotes alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, biomass and hydropower.
Standing beside each brave servicemember is a spouse with their own unique professional dreams and career goals that shouldn't be stifled by the constant transitions that our military families are subjected to.
For too long, the producers of non-dairy beverages, such as almond and soy products, have unfairly benefited from the ability to label their products as milk.
Increased access to broadband expands our ability to do commerce and will help bring our farmers' operations into the 21st century.
I first decided to run for Congress when I was 29 - and became a Representative at the age of 30.
