The challenges military families face from frequent relocations and deployments are themselves patches of service, and that's why supporting our military families is one of my top priorities in Congress.
Our district is home to the Adirondacks, and we know firsthand that clean energy development and environmental protection are critical to our economy.
Whether you're a high school student, attend traditional college, or take night classes while working full-time, it is imperative that you are given the tools necessary to become competitive in the workforce.
A traditional college education works for many students, but for others, this path isn't the best choice.
As the first member of my immediate family to graduate from college, making higher education more affordable and accessible is a top priority of mine.
As a member of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus and the Co-Chair of the Invasive Species Caucus, I'll continue to be an independent voice for our district.
We must keep the promises and commitments we've made to our military veterans by ensuring needed services and care are always available and delivered in a timely fashion.
I'm honored to sit on the House Intelligence Committee and am proud to chair the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
Our most important job in Congress is to provide for our national defense, and therefore, every year, Congress allocates funds and determines defense priorities in a bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA.
We ask our brave men and women in uniform to risk everything to protect us.
Serving our district and military families is a tremendous honor, and as our work continues in Congress, I will continue fighting for a strong national defense.
If you see a tick on your body, be sure to remove it immediately. Use tweezers to pull the tick's body away from your skin, being careful not to crush the tick's body.
I will continue to work in Congress to support Lyme disease research and education through funding for the National Institutes of Health and the CDC.
In Congress, I have worked with my colleagues to pass the 21st Century Cures Act.
Congress should live by the same laws it passes on to the rest of the nation.
I've had honor of meeting hundreds of servicemembers from our region and across the globe, all fighting for our freedoms.
As military spouses move from state to state with their servicemember on military orders, it is important that we do what is necessary to make sure they have the opportunity to maintain their hard-earned professional licensing and certification.
As the first member of my immediate family to graduate from college, I understand the importance access to high quality education plays in preparing our children to learn and compete in a competitive, global workforce.
Our country is eternally grateful for the sacrifices our men and women in uniform make each day.
I am committed to helping our farmers in any way that I can.
