What Claudia Tenney said, and what was done

“Madam Chair, the Temple Mount, or Har HaBayit, as it is called, is the holiest site in the world to the Jewish people. During the periods of the First and Second Temples, Jews from across the land of Israel would travel to the Temple during the three annual pilgrimages.”

“Madam Chair, I respect the opinion of my colleague across the aisle, but it was also said that moving the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem was going to be too inflammatory and too dangerous.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 300th anniversary of Old Fort Niagara, one of the most significant historic landmarks in the United States. Established by the French in 1726 at the strategic junction of the Niagara River and Lake Ontario, Old Fort Niagara has stood for three centuries as a symbol of our Nation's rich history, resilience, and enduring spirit.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise to support passage of H.R. 8872, the Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, as it is known, was created to help families in poverty meet urgent needs while supporting work and long-term self-sufficiency.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the Bicentennial of the Town of Alabama, located in Genesee County, New York. In the early 19th century, settlers began to gather in the region, appreciating the abundant resources the land offered.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my colleagues on tax day to celebrate a generational victory for American workers, families, and small businesses. The working families tax cut signed into law last July Fourth was a game-changing event for Americans and especially people in my district in upstate New York, the highest tax State in the Nation, even higher than Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I want to first address a comment by the ranking member, Mr. Morelle. We both hail from New York. He is a dear friend, but I just want to point out something.”

“Mr. Speaker, a secure valid ID system is the only way to ensure one citizen/one vote. I urge all of my colleagues to join the Election Integrity Caucus and stand for election integrity and make sure that every citizen eligible to vote votes in every election.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend President Donald J. Trump for his decisive leadership that restored American strength, put our security first, and reasserted the rule of law on behalf of the American people in our hemisphere.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Gill for yielding. I rise in strong support of my bill today, H.R. 323, to rename the post office in Avon, New York, as the Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz Memorial Post Office Building.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the courageous first responders in Gorham, New York, who battled the devastating warehouse fire that put the entire community at risk.”

“Madam Chair, I rise today to offer and withdraw my amendment No. 287 to provide $71 million for nonrecurring engineering expenses associated with designing the new LC-130J as part of LC-130 recapitalization project.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Colonel John Peyton Swain of the Civil Air Patrol, the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is an inspiration in the world of public service, whose legacy spans more than 60 years of volunteerism and defense of our Nation's airspace, development of youth, and civic readiness.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the late United States Air Force veteran Rick N. Parsons for his remarkable service to our country. Rick grew up in Lyndonville, New York, a small town in Orleans County.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and legacy of my dear friend Senator Tarky Lombardi, Jr., who passed away on November 24, 2024. Tarky Lombardi leaves behind five children; eight grandchildren; and his wife, Marianne, whom he happily was married to for over 66 years; as well as a profound legacy in service to the State of New York and our country.”

“Mr. Speaker, in honor of Police Week, I would like to remember two police officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. I rise today in solemn recognition of Deputy Cailee Campbell of the Oswego County Sheriff's Office.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in solemn recognition of Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello of the Genesee County Sheriff's Office. Sergeant Sanfratello faithfully served his beloved community as a police officer for 32 years, was twice recognized as Officer of the Year, and was heavily involved with the New York State Sheriffs' Association, Stop-DWI program, and Shop With a Cop programs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize that April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability that generally appears before the age of 3, impacting social interaction, communication skills, and cognitive function.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize April as ``National Autism Awareness Month''. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that generally appears before the age of 3, impacting social interaction, communication skills, and cognitive function.”