Elise Stefanik — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in New York, 2026

Elise Stefanik opposes immigration amnesty and supports stricter border security measures. She voted against H.R. 6, the Dream Act, and H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which she views as providing amnesty and incentivizing illegal immigration. She advocates for reforms to the H-2A agricultural labor program and aims to secure the Northern Border to address issues like increased housing costs and reduced wages.

“"Alongside President Trump, I am working with the administration to secure the Northern Border and rid our communities of criminal, illegal aliens who Kathy Hochul has welcomed to our state under her very dangerous sanctuary city policies that incentivize illegal migration, overrun social services, drive up housing costs, and reduce wages," said Chairwoman Stefanik. “New Yorkers deserve a governor who stands up for law-abiding citizens and who doesn’t put illegals first but actually puts New Yorkers first."”

Elise Stefanik supports a pro-life stance with exceptions for rape, incest, and the mother's life. She supports expanded access to IVF and over-the-counter birth control, and opposes taxpayer funding for late-term abortions. She opposed H.R. 3, which involved government price controls for prescription drugs. Additionally, she has expressed opposition to Medicaid cuts for vulnerable populations.

“"We have a constitutional amendment in New York state," Stefanik told radio host Sid Rosenberg last week. "That is a settled law. The voters have spoken on that issue."”

Elise Stefanik supports an "all-of-the-above energy policy," which includes advocating for fracking, pipelines, and nuclear energy to promote energy independence and affordability. She has also criticized New York's building electrification mandates and gas stove ban. Stefanik is committed to environmental preservation, as evidenced by her support for the permanent authorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund and securing funding for the Lake Champlain Basin Program. She also works to combat invasive species.

““Energy will be a centerpiece of our campaign because it’s directly tied to the affordability crisis caused by Kathy Hochul,” Stefanik told the DCNF in an interview. “This is a governor who has blocked fracking at every opportunity, has blocked pipelines at every opportunity, except when she sees her bad polling numbers and she’s trying to shift her position. … New Yorkers are smart. They know that we are paying higher bills because of Kathy Hochul’s policies.””

Elise Stefanik holds a pro-life stance, allowing exceptions for instances of rape, incest, and to protect the life of the mother. She opposes federal funding for late-term abortions. She also supports expanded access to IVF treatments and over-the-counter birth control. Stefanik opposed the Women’s Health Protection Act (H.R. 3755), which sought to codify abortion access into federal law.

““We have a constitutional amendment in New York state,” Stefanik told radio host Sid Rosenberg last week. “That is a settled law. The voters have spoken on that issue.””

Elise Stefanik voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which allocates funding for next-generation weapons, artificial intelligence, and hypersonic systems. She also pledged to advance an "America First" foreign policy agenda and called for a review of U.S. funding to the United Nations and its various agencies. Additionally, she voted against a $60.8 billion aid bill.

“that all of our taxpayer dollars are going to U.N. entities that function very well." - Rep. Elise Stefanik, AP News, 2026”

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Elise Stefanik voted against bipartisan gun safety legislation in 2022, characterizing it as government overreach and an infringement on Second Amendment rights. She advocates for increased mental health resources as an alternative. Stefanik also reintroduced the Modern Firearm Safety Act, which aims to prohibit states from enacting or maintaining handgun roster requirements, citing the need to protect Second Amendment rights against what she calls an "unconstitutional gun-grabbing agenda" designed to deter gun ownership.

““I am proud to re-introduce the Modern Firearm Safety Act to end the unconstitutional gun-grabbing agenda thrust on law-abiding New York residents by Far Left Democrats like Kathy Hochul. This legislation would ban Albany Democrats from imposing illegal handgun roster requirements meant to deter gun ownership. I will always protect American citizens’ Second Amendment rights and provide a critical check to any entity attempting to encroach on their liberties,”said Chairwoman Stefanik. (stefanik.house.gov, July 2025)”