Thank you to our farmers for all you do to keep food on our tables.
Elise Stefanik
We must continue to ensure that the legacy of the Greatest Generation is preserved and protected so that all Americans can work to embody the ideals and values of those that came before them.
In reality, victims of human trafficking are often left voiceless and completely unseen by society.
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.
Military families are resilient through countless relocations, leaving friends, networks and transitioning to new schools and new jobs while fitting in to new communities.
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.
Overwhelming, student loan payments are holding millions back from buying homes, starting families, and saving for retirement.
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.
I've had honor of meeting hundreds of servicemembers from our region and across the globe, all fighting for our freedoms.
Increased access to broadband expands our ability to do commerce and will help bring our farmers' operations into the 21st century.
Our nation truly owes a debt of gratitude to all who have served and sacrificed on behalf of this great country.
We need candidates who are able to reach out to young voters, women voters.
I didn't think I was ever going to run for office.
I was singled out by other girls for participating in classroom discussions and physically bullied.
To be at the apex of the executive branch and understand that there are lot of moving pieces and the importance of working with Congress to get things done - I think that gave me a unique perspective as a young person.
I think the more women we have in leadership positions, the more women will see examples, can see themselves in those roles.
What few realize is the unique role the North Country of New York played in advancing women's rights in the United States.
One of my ideas is that we post every vote on Facebook and on social media so that voters have an opportunity to hold their elected official accountable.
In Congress, I have worked with my colleagues to pass the 21st Century Cures Act.
Women are bipartisan. We bring a different perspective on every issue. And I believe that every issue is a woman's issue.
The Capitol Police have a very tough job.
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.
The American Health Care Act is not perfect, but it is an important step in reforming our broken healthcare system to help families in our district.
As the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, I certainly would not be here today without the passion, dedication, and activism of Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
The powers that technology and independent contracting give to workers enables them to take greater control of their careers to preserve work-life balance.
Technology is the foundation of the empowerment economy.
Nothing replaces hard work.
Luck favors the brave.
As a member of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, I'm committed to finding consensus on legislation to address our environmental and energy challenges.
Things won't change unless we have new types of candidates.
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.
When our natural habitats become overrun by species that are not native to these areas, they can damage the environment, pose health risks, and even hurt our local economy.
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.
Zebra mussels like to hitch a ride on boats when they're transferred from one body of water to another. It's important to make sure to thoroughly clean your boat each time it leaves the water to ensure these invasive mussels are removed and that you are not spreading them to your next location.
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.
President Obama has piled on more taxes, more regulations, more debt for future generations and higher health care costs - hurting our Main Street economy.
It is imperative that Congress provides adequately funded and stable budgets which allow us to support Afghan personnel and ensure that Afghanistan does not become a breeding ground for terrorists again.
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.
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.
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.
We need to encourage young women to run for office and become civic leaders in their own communities.
The United States must continue to support efforts made by Middle Eastern governments to educate Muslim youth and steer them away from violent radicalization.
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.
Children especially deserve our support after they are rescued from those who have victimized them.
I first decided to run for Congress when I was 29 - and became a Representative at the age of 30.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
