Congresswoman Tenney Applauds the House Passage of Four Appropriations Bills Delivering Key Investments for NY-24

Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24)today applauded the House passage of four appropriations bills to fund the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. This package delivers major investments for national security, public safety, infrastructure, and critical priorities across NY-24.

Together, these bills fund essential federal responsibilities that protect the homeland, strengthen military readiness, modernize transportation and water infrastructure, support housing and workforce programs, and ensure vital education and public safety initiatives remain available to communities across Upstate New York. The legislation prioritizes core government functions while maintaining fiscal discipline and targeting resources where they are most needed.

"These appropriations bills focus on what matters most: strengthening our national defense, supporting first responders, investing in infrastructure, and delivering real results for our communities," said Congresswoman Tenney. "Our office worked with local leaders across NY-24 to ensure these bills included critical investments for local employers, military readiness, public safety, and workforce and education programs that families in our region rely on. In this package, I secured critical funding that benefits NY-24, such as $200 million to recapitalize the New York National Guard's LC-130 fleet and $5 million for five Community Project Funding projects. I also secured robust funding for key programs like Job Corps, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Impact Aid, AFG and SAFER Grants, and the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. This funding helps protect our country, strengthen our economy, and support the communities we represent."

"While this package has many great provisions, I am greatly disappointed that the Susan Muffley Act, which would restore the Delphi retirees' pensions and benefits, was not included in this package, and I was disappointed that my amendment to add this provision was not ruled in order. I will continue working to get this legislation signed into law to right the egregious injustice the Delphi retirees are still suffering from."

Community Project Funding Included for NY-24

• City of Lockport - $1,000,000 for Phase III of the Erie Canal Flight of Five Locks Rehabilitation Project
• Jefferson County- $1,000,000 for the Installation of Omni-Directional Approach Lights for Runway 10 at Watertown International Airport
• Wyoming County- $1,000,000 for the Silver Lake Dredging Project
• Town of Lyons- $2,000,000 for Canal Street District Improvements

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