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Elise M. Stefanik

Elise M. Stefanik

RRepublicanNY-21 · Representative
55
/ 100
Average
Attendance82
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone14
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency74
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
42
Total Statements
22
Floor Speeches
20
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 25Defense: 15Taxes: 12Foreign Policy: 10Housing: 9Immigration: 5China: 5Infrastructure: 5Trade: 5Veterans: 4Labor: 3Healthcare: 3Economy: 3Agriculture: 2Climate: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 22Ceremonial: 9Bipartisan: 6Urgent: 4Partisan Attack: 1

Statements (42)

Floor Speech2026-05-20EnvironmentDefenseVeterans
HONORING U.S. AIR FORCE VETERAN BRUCE E. ABARE

HONORING U.S. AIR FORCE VETERAN BRUCE E. ABARE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E474] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-05-20CeremonialTaxesEnvironment
CELEBRATING AND HONORING THE HOPKINTON-FT. JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT ON THEIR 75TH ANNIVERSARY

CELEBRATING AND HONORING THE HOPKINTON-FT. JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT ON THEIR 75TH ANNIVERSARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E470] From the Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2026-05-14
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E452] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

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Floor Speech2026-05-14
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E445] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

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Press Release2026-04-29
Stefanik Statement on Trump Administration Lawsuit Against Harvard

Stefanik Statement on Trump Administration Lawsuit Against Harvard WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, released the following statement: "This is the absolute correct decision by the Trump Administration to sue Harvard for failing to…

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Press Release2026-04-29UrgentHousingHR3699S8417
Stefanik, NY House Republican Delegation Urge Hochul to Veto Detrimental Anti-100 Foot Rule Legislation that Would Gut Energy Affordability and Grid…

Stefanik, NY House Republican Delegation Urge Hochul to Veto Detrimental Anti-100 Foot Rule Legislation that Would Gut Energy Affordability and Grid Reliability WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, along with Congressman Nick Langworthy…

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Press Release2026-04-29Partisan AttackImmigrationTaxesCrime & Justice
Truman Scholarship Foundation Board Member Elise Stefanik Introduces Legislation to 'Clean House' of Organization's Radical Left-Wing Bias

Truman Scholarship Foundation Board Member Elise Stefanik Introduces Legislation to 'Clean House' of Organization's Radical Left-Wing Bias WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), a designated Republican appointee to the Truman Scholarship Foundation's Board of Trustees,…

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Press Release2026-04-29UrgentHealthcareEnvironmentInfrastructure
Stefanik Demands Federal Investigation into Hochul’s NYS DOH Medicaid Mismanagement as North Country Hospitals Face Closure Following Funding Lapse

Stefanik Demands Federal Investigation into Hochul’s NYS DOH Medicaid Mismanagement as North Country Hospitals Face Closure Following Funding Lapse WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi…

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Press Release2026-04-29BipartisanImmigrationTaxesClimate
Chairwoman Stefanik, Senator Welch Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Preserve Lake Champlain Basin

Chairwoman Stefanik, Senator Welch Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Preserve Lake Champlain Basin WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Lake Champlain Basin…

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Press Release2026-04-29UrgentEnvironmentDefenseInfrastructure
Stefanik, Kean, Tenney Renew Push to Invest in Warfighting Capabilities at Fort Drum

Stefanik, Kean, Tenney Renew Push to Invest in Warfighting Capabilities at Fort Drum WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Elise Stefanik (NY-21),Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), and Claudia Tenney (NY-24) sent a letter to Daniel Driscoll, Secretary of the Army, renewing their call for the Army to…

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Press Release2026-04-29BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefense
Stefanik, Mannion, Bipartisan New York Delegation Urge Domestic Gallium Production at Air Force Research Lab in Rome, NY

Stefanik, Mannion, Bipartisan New York Delegation Urge Domestic Gallium Production at Air Force Research Lab in Rome, NY WASHINGTON, D.C. - New York Representatives Elise Stefanik (NY-21), John Mannion (NY-22), Joseph Morelle (NY-25), Nick Langworthy (NY-23), Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Mike Lawler…

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Press Release2026-04-29BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR3123
Stefanik Passes Bipartisan Bill Named After North Country Veteran and Family to Enhance Veterans’ Access to VA Benefits

Stefanik Passes Bipartisan Bill Named After North Country Veteran and Family to Enhance Veterans’ Access to VA Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, delivered the following remarks ahead of her legislation, the Ernest Peltz Accrued…

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Press Release2026-04-29TaxesForeign PolicyDefense
Stefanik Statement on Operation Epic Fury

Stefanik Statement on Operation Epic Fury SARATOGA, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, released the following statement: "As a senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Select Committee on Intelligence, I have always been…

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Press Release2026-04-29BipartisanImmigrationTaxesLabor
Stefanik Statement on State of the Union

Stefanik Statement on State of the Union WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, released the following statement: "It was an honor to attend President Trump's State of the Union where he highlighted the significant results that he has…

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Press Release2026-04-29UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyIsrael
Stefanik Urges Federal Investigation into NYC Department of Health's Alleged Taxpayer-Funded 'Working Group' that Accused Israel of 'Genocide'

Stefanik Urges Federal Investigation into NYC Department of Health's Alleged Taxpayer-Funded 'Working Group' that Accused Israel of 'Genocide' WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) sent a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urging an…

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Press Release2026-04-29EnvironmentForeign PolicyDefense
'Significant Security Vulnerabilities': Stefanik, Scott Sound Alarm on China-Backed Company for Misleading Customers, Targeting Military Consumers

'Significant Security Vulnerabilities': Stefanik, Scott Sound Alarm on China-Backed Company for Misleading Customers, Targeting Military Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to Department of Commerce (DOC) Secretary…

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Press Release2026-04-29BipartisanForeign PolicyChina
Stefanik, Cotton Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Propel America's Robotics Superiority, Protect U.S. National Security

Stefanik, Cotton Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Propel America's Robotics Superiority, Protect U.S. National Security WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, along with Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY), introduced the…

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Press Release2026-04-29EnvironmentForeign PolicyDefense
Stefanik, Cotton Introduce Legislation to Ban CCP-Sponsored Companies from Receiving U.S. Defense Contracts

Stefanik, Cotton Introduce Legislation to Ban CCP-Sponsored Companies from Receiving U.S. Defense Contracts WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, and Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced the Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act…

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Floor Speech2026-04-14TaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR7613
AIRSPACE LOCATION AND ENHANCED RISK TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2026

AIRSPACE LOCATION AND ENHANCED RISK TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2875-H2876] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-03-12EnvironmentHR7890HR7891
CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT

CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2483-H2484] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-24TaxesHousingHR4626HR4758
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4626, DON'T MESS WITH MY HOME APPLIANCES ACT, AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4758, HOMEOWNER ENERGY…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4626, DON'T MESS WITH MY HOME APPLIANCES ACT, AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4758, HOMEOWNER ENERGY FREEDOM ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24,…

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Floor Speech2026-02-20EnvironmentDefenseLabor
HONORING KOREAN WAR ARMY VETERAN EARL SEELOW

HONORING KOREAN WAR ARMY VETERAN EARL SEELOW Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E144] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-02-09Foreign PolicyChinaHousingHR1531HR6644
PRESSURE REGULATORY ORGANIZATIONS TO END CHINESE THREATS TO TAIWAN ACT

PRESSURE REGULATORY ORGANIZATIONS TO END CHINESE THREATS TO TAIWAN ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2082-H2083] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-02-02TaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR3123
ERNEST PELTZ ACCRUED VETERANS BENEFITS ACT

ERNEST PELTZ ACCRUED VETERANS BENEFITS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1930-H1932] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-01-30
Stefanik Statement on President Trump's Nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair

Stefanik Statement on President Trump's Nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair SARATOGA, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, released the following statement: "This is a very smart nomination by President Trump of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair. Kevin is a…

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Press Release2026-01-27CeremonialTaxesEnvironment
Stefanik Celebrates U.S. Mint's Commemoration of Oneida Indian Nation War Heroine Polly Cooper with 2026 Native American $1 Coin

Stefanik Celebrates U.S. Mint's Commemoration of Oneida Indian Nation War Heroine Polly Cooper with 2026 Native American $1 Coin SARATOGA, N.Y. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, celebrated the U.S. Mint's release of its 2026 Native American…

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Floor Speech2026-01-23
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 16 (Friday, January 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 16 (Friday, January 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E71] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

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Floor Speech2026-01-22EnvironmentHousingHR7148HR7147
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7148, CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026; AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7148, CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026; AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026; AND FOR... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Press Release2026-01-22EconomyEnvironmentForeign Policy
Stefanik Delivers More Than $541 Million in Defense Wins for Upstate NY, Secures $329 Million for Air Force Research Lab in Rome, NY

Stefanik Delivers More Than $541 Million in Defense Wins for Upstate NY, Secures $329 Million for Air Force Research Lab in Rome, NY WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership and senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee,…

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Press Release2026-01-22HealthcareEconomyHousing
Stefanik Delivers $12 Million in Funding for North Country Housing, Economic Development Projects

Stefanik Delivers $12 Million in Funding for North Country Housing, Economic Development Projects WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, successfully delivered $12 million in funding for housing and economic development projects across…

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Floor Speech2026-01-21EnvironmentHousingHJRES140
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND ORDER NO. 7917 FOR WITHDRAWAL…

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND ORDER NO. 7917 FOR WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LANDS; COOK, LAKE, AND SAINT LOUIS... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Press Release2026-01-14Environment
Stefanik Delivers $10 Million to Fund Great Lake Fishery Commission, Establish Lake Champlain Outreach Center

Stefanik Delivers $10 Million to Fund Great Lake Fishery Commission, Establish Lake Champlain Outreach Center WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) successfully delivered $10 million in funding for the Great Lake Fishery Commission (GLFC) to preserve and protect Lake Champlain in…

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Press Release2026-01-07ImmigrationEnvironmentForeign Policy
Stefanik Delivers $17 Million in Funding for North Country Projects

Stefanik Delivers $17 Million in Funding for North Country Projects WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) successfully delivered $17,078,064 million in funding for projects across Upstate New York and the North Country. "I'm proud to have secured more than $17 million in federal…

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Floor Speech2025-01-16CeremonialEnvironment
HONORING THE SERVICE OF PATRICK O'BRIEN

HONORING THE SERVICE OF PATRICK O'BRIEN Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E42-E43] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-01-14HousingHR28HR153
PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT OF 2025

PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)] [House] [Pages H139-H140] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-12-17CeremonialTaxesEnvironment
CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BURTONSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BURTONSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1290] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2024-12-17BipartisanEnvironmentDefenseTradeHR8931
SARATOGA NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK

SARATOGA NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7286-H7287] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-12-17CeremonialEnvironmentDefenseLabor
HONORING U.S. ARMY CORPORAL WARREN J. WINNE, SR.

HONORING U.S. ARMY CORPORAL WARREN J. WINNE, SR. Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1294] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2024-12-17CeremonialImmigrationEconomyDefense
HONORING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION'S TRIUMPH AT RIVA RIDGE

HONORING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION'S TRIUMPH AT RIVA RIDGE Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1287-E1288] From the Congressional…

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Floor Speech2024-12-17CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentDefense
COMMEMORATING THE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION'S 80TH ANNIVERSARY

COMMEMORATING THE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION'S 80TH ANNIVERSARY Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1284] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2018-07-25CeremonialHealthcare
CONGRATULATING ELIZABETH WENDE BREAST CARE ON OPENING ITS NEW LOCATION

CONGRATULATING ELIZABETH WENDE BREAST CARE ON OPENING ITS NEW LOCATION Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1062-E1063] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2018-07-25Ceremonial
CONGRATULATING THE ST. LAWRENCE CENTRE ON THE OPENING OF ITS NEW SPORTS COMPLEX

CONGRATULATING THE ST. LAWRENCE CENTRE ON THE OPENING OF ITS NEW SPORTS COMPLEX Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1071] From the Congressional Record Online…

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