Claudia Tenney — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in New York, 2026

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney voted for H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, which provided increased funding for agencies like U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She sponsored H.J.Res. 107 to prohibit noncitizen voting, arguing that only U.S. citizens should vote to preserve citizens' power and address security. Tenney also led a Supreme Court amicus brief to restrict birthright citizenship, contending the Fourteenth Amendment was for freed slaves, not to incentivize illegal immigration.

““The Fourteenth Amendment was ratified to ensure citizenship for newly freed slaves and their children, not to create a permanent incentive for illegal immigration,” Tenney wrote in a statement. "Granting automatic citizenship to the children of those who have broken our laws stretches the amendment far beyond its original meaning and undermines Congress’s authority over naturalization.” (Rep. Claudia Tenney, statement, Feb 02, 2026)”

Claudia Tenney voted in favor of the American Health Care Act in 2026, defending it as a "kinder version of Obamacare." She advocates for Republican efforts to lower healthcare prices and expand competition. Additionally, she sponsored H.R. 2232, the Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025, which was signed into law, and urged the CMS to address Medicare fraud before implementing home health payment cuts.

“"What's really mean is meeting people every single day who have cancer, who have other deadly diseases, who don't have access to healthcare as an employee, and have to be in the private insurance market and are nearly going bankrupt because they don't have an affordable private option. That's what's really mean and Obamacare is mean, really.” - Claudia Tenney, during an interview in her Washington, D.C. office (PressConnects, July 21, 2017)”

Claudia Tenney voted for H.R. 6938, which funds clean water infrastructure and strengthens resiliency in New York, and for H.R. 7006, which eliminates climate change mandates. She advocates for natural gas and nuclear energy, stating that both are crucial for clean, affordable, and reliable American energy. Tenney supported the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to restore U.S. energy independence and opposed Biden-era energy policies, citing concerns about energy reliability and affordability.

“I voted “Yes” on H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026. This two-bill “minibus” funds key federal agencies and makes targeted investments in our national security. This package cuts $9 billion over current baseline spending, delivering real savings for the American taxpayer. This bill not only restores fiscal sanity, but also eliminates wasteful spending on DEI, woke programming, climate change mandates, and radical gender ideologies. — Claudia Tenney, http://tenney.house.gov/about/my-votes-explained, February 9, 2026”

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney has an A+ rating from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, reflecting her record on defending the right to life. She has introduced and supported legislation such as the Unborn Child Support Act, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, and the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act, aiming to protect unborn children and prevent taxpayer funding for abortion. She also supports measures to strengthen protections for the most vulnerable.

““An A+ rating from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America reflects a clear record of standing up for the most vulnerable and supporting women with real resources,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “New York families see the consequences when the far-left pushes abortion on demand and attacks pregnancy centers that provide compassionate care and practical help. I will continue working to protect unborn children, defend taxpayers from funding abortion, and expand support systems that help mothers choose life and raise healthy, thriving families.” (Claudia Tenney, press release on tenney.house.gov and FingerLakes1.com, January 20, 2026)”

Representative Tenney voted in favor of the PROTECT Taiwan Act (H.R. 1531), aiming to deter Chinese aggression by seeking China's exclusion from international financial institutions. She also supported the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1071), citing its role in strengthening the military against global threats, restoring accountability, and protecting taxpayers. Additionally, Tenney voted for the AGOA Extension Act (H.R. 6500) as a means to counter China's influence in Africa through economic development.

““This year’s NDAA strengthens our military at a critical moment as threats from China, Iran, Russia, and terrorist groups rise,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “It restores accountability and merit, dismantles wasteful DEI bureaucracies, and ensures promotions are based on performance. The bill protects taxpayers by cutting nearly $20 billion in ineffective programs while supporting President Trump’s 3.8 percent pay raise for our servicemembers. It rebuilds readiness, revitalizes our industrial base, secures the southern border, and gives our troops the tools to deter any adversary.””

Claudia Tenney voted for H.R. 2262, to allow voluntary professional development, and H.R. 980, expanding educational resources for veterans. She also supported H.R. 5764 to help small businesses adopt AI. Tenney advocates for school choice, urging New York to opt into H.R. 1 for federal scholarship tax credits for low and middle-income families. She supports the PROTECT Our Kids Act, preventing federal funds for CCP-linked schools, citing national security concerns.

““By opting in to this program, Governor Hochul can ensure that New York families are not locked out of an opportunity to expand educational options,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “H.R. 1 created a commonsense incentive for private donations to support scholarships without taking a single dollar away from public schools. In fact, this program can be used to support public school students to ensure they have the supplies they need to succeed. Opting in to this program would unlock new opportunities for students across our state, and the program ensures that only low and middle-income families can access these scholarships. I urge Governor Hochul to ensure New Yorkers can benefit from this program and that a child’s ZIP code or family income does not limit their future.””

Claudia Tenney strongly supports Second Amendment rights, opposing efforts to infringe on gun ownership through new regulations. She opposed the NY SAFE Act and led an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to rule New York’s concealed carry law unconstitutional in NYSRPA v. Bruen, a decision which cited her arguments. Tenney received an 'A-' grade from Gun Owners of America for her stance on gun rights.

““Since our Founding, the Second Amendment has guaranteed every American the right to keep and bear arms, a right that ‘shall not be infringed.’ Yet Democrats in Albany and Washington have done everything they can to criminalize law-abiding gun owners, intrude on our freedoms, and strip away this fundamental right,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “I have fought these unconstitutional attacks at every level of government, from opposing the SAFE Act to leading the amicus brief that helped deliver the landmark Bruen decision before the Supreme Court. My 2025 Second Amendment Protection Plan continues this fight. I will keep standing up for sportsmen, hunters, and law-abiding gun owners across America to ensure our constitutional rights are preserved for generations to come.” (Congresswoman Tenney, 2025 Second Amendment Protection Plan press release)”