Strengthening Aid for Military Students
With bipartisan support, we were able to strengthen Impact Aid, important North Country school funding for our military families in the Fort Drum community.
Putting Control of Education Back in Local Hands
I’m proud of my work on the Every Student Succeeds Act that provided the first update to No Child Left Behind in the last decade and will give power back to state and local governments and strengthen our education system by rolling back Common Core.
Provided Tools and Guidance to Help with the Federal Grants Process
Securing federal funding can be a complicated task. That’s why my office sponsored FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Workshops to provide tools, additional information, and guidance to help make our fire departments and EMS agencies as competitive as possible. We’re grateful for our brave first responders and I am thrilled we were able to […]
Making the Legislative Process More Transparent
Being accessible and transparent is one of the most important commitments from elected officials. I introduced the EDIT Act so that you can see at what stage in the process changes are made to legislation you are monitoring.
Being Accountable to You
In 2014, I promised to bring transparency to Congress for the constituents of the North Country. I am one of the few members of Congress that posts the votes that I take online so you know how I voted and why.
Fought for Seniors to Pass the Older Americans Act
I helped lead the effort to increase funding for the Older Americans Act in order to support our seniors and provide access to in-home and nutrition services, including Meals on Wheels.
Making Washington Work for You
Identifying and applying for grants and federal loans can be a difficult and overwhelming task. Our office created a grants guide to help with the complex process – offering tips and resources for our constituents to easily access.
Sharing My Schedule with You
I believe we need to bring more transparency to government. This was one of the core principles I campaigned on when I first ran. That is why I post my schedule on my website so you know who I am meeting with as your representative.
Extended Tax Relief to North Country Farmers
Fought to provide our farmers certainty in purchasing new farm equipment.
Giving Our Farmers 21st Century Tools
I introduced the Precision Farming Act of 2016 to encourage the construction of rural broadband connections to farms by allowing providers to receive reimbursements for the costs related to construction. The legislation would put our nation’s farmers first by prioritizing their loan applications. To compete in a 21st Century economy, our farmers must have access […]
