(WNY News Now) – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) cast a dissenting vote on the omnibus government funding bill for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), expressing reservations about uncontrolled spending and inclusion of woke programs. However, amidst her opposition, Tenney credits herself with the positive local impacts of crucial infrastructure projects for New York’s 24th district.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) voted against the omnibus government funding bill for FY24, emphasizing her concerns about unchecked government spending and the presence of woke initiatives. The bill passed the House by a vote of 339-85.
In a statement, Tenney underscored the urgent need to address the national debt, surpassing $34 trillion, and criticized the bill for not effectively tackling the pressing issues facing the nation. Despite her overall opposition, Tenney acknowledged positive aspects of the bill, including the funding for veterans’ healthcare, military construction projects, and agricultural research programs.
Tenney expressed frustration with the bill’s 1,050-page length and the insertion of controversial provisions during closed-door negotiations. Notable criticisms from Tenney include allocating $3.5 million for parade floats, supporting the Biden administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule, and failing to address ATF’s anti-Second Amendment rules.
Despite her vote against the bill, Tenney assumed credit for critical infrastructure projects in NY-24. Projects she voted against after a thorough review process include funding for sewer systems, water plants, Army Water Line (AWL) pipeline replacement, and various water quality improvement initiatives.
Key infrastructure projects Tenney voted against in her district include:
- $1.75 Million for the Town of Constantia Northshore Sewer Project
- $1.75 Million for the City of Canandaigua Water Plant Project
- $750,000 for the Town of Watertown Phase 1 AWL Pipeline Replacement Project
- $2 Million for the Canandaigua-Farmington Consolidated Water District’s Brickyard Road Tank and Transmission Main Improvements
- $3.5 Million for Town of Fayette Sewer District No. 1 Project
- $1.75 Million for Genesee County Water Security and Resilience—Prole Road Transmission Main Project
- $1.6 Million for Keuka College’s Rural Community Outpatient Clinic
- $700,000 for the Livingston County Regional Water & Wastewater Cybersecurity Improvement Project
- $1 Million for the City of Watertown Water Quality Improvement Project
- $2.1 Million for the Town of Wolcott Salt Storage Barn
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