Successfully advanced legislation to address the supply chain crisis
Joe Biden’s supply chain crisis has crushed NY-21 businesses. I cosponsored The Ocean Shipping Reform Act to help increase competition in the global ocean shipping industry and fight trade imbalances. I’ll continue finding solutions to address this crisis.
Delivering $60 Million for our Community Service Block Grant Program
The Community Services Block Grant Program supports community-based activities to tackle poverty, the rampant opioid epidemic, and education disparities in NY-21. During my time in Congress, I have fought to strengthen these programs and delivered $60 million to programs in Upstate New York and the North Country.
Passing the USMCA Trade Agreement
Elise proudly supported the USMCA trade agreement, which is expanding markets for American-made goods and will bolster our entire North Country economy. This agreement is a significant win for Upstate New York farmers, small businesses, manufacturers and hardworking families.
Helping Small Businesses Get Loans Approved Throughout COVID-19
Elise personally worked with many of our local small businesses to help them get loans approved during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has been a difficult year full of unprecedented challenges for our small businesses, and that’s why Elise has worked so hard to ensure that they have the resources they need to keep their businesses […]
Helping Small Businesses Get Loans Approved Throughout COVID-19
Elise personally worked with many of our local small businesses to help them get loans approved during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has been a difficult year full of unprecedented challenges for our small businesses, and that’s why Elise has worked so hard to ensure that they have the resources they need to keep their businesses […]
Cosponsoring the Back to Work Child Care Grants Act
Elise cosponsored bipartisan legislation to ensure that childcare providers receive critical federal support in order to serve our hardworking families. Access to reliable childcare is a critical step to reopen and revitalize our economy.
Water Infrastructure Funding for Plattsburgh
Elise announced $500,000 in funding from the Northern Border Regional Commission for an important water infrastructure project in Plattsburgh. This is just one of the many Results that Elise has delivered for Plattsburgh’s local community and economy.
Over $3.2 Million in Funding for the Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board
Elise helped to secure over $3.2 million in U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration funding for the Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board. This funding will be used to assist in important economic development projects for our North Country communities.
Supporting Rural Airport Infrastructure in St. Lawrence County
Elise fought to ensure that the Department of Transportation selected SkyWest Airlines to provide Essential Air Service to Ogdensburg. SkyWest will provide twelve round trips per community each week to Chicago and Washington, D.C. This two-year contract will enable North Country residents to reach two of the country’s major transportation hubs.
COVID-19 Workforce Relief
I introduced bipartisan legislation that will establish personal reemployment accounts to help displaced workers get the training and skills necessary for steady employment. COVID-19 has taken an economic toll on our North Country families, and this legislation will provide training to workers who have been impacted by the pandemic and allow them to secure a […]
