Policy pillars — derived from activity record
Electoral integrity
16 actionsTenney demonstrates consistent support for electoral integrity measures emphasizing citizenship verification, election monitoring, and ballot tracking safeguards.
Criminal justice
51 actionsTenney shows strong support for law enforcement priorities and harsh penalties for trafficking and fraud, but opposes both fentanyl penalty enhancement and police accountability restrictions, revealing inconsistency on enforcement stringency.
Fiscal policy
87 actionsTenney's fiscal policy votes reflect a consistent preference for spending restraint and revenue enhancement through measures that reduce government outlays or increase collections.
Healthcare
35 actionsTenney's healthcare votes reflect consistent support for expanding access, funding disease prevention and research initiatives, and maintaining federal health programs across diverse populations.
Education
27 actionsTenney's education votes reflect support for workforce training expansion and faster financial aid processing alongside opposition to pregnancy support infrastructure and parental curriculum transparency measures.
Economy and labor
47 actionsTenney consistently supports business-friendly policies that emphasize deregulation, capital formation, and trade liberalization while opposing labor organizing rights.
Environment and energy
166 actionsTenney's votes on environment and energy show support for specific environmental protections like invasive species control and wildfire management alongside opposition to weakening regulatory enforcement and efficiency standards, reflecting an inconsistent ideological approach.
Immigration
53 actionsTenney's voting pattern demonstrates consistent support for restrictive immigration policies, including enhanced deportation mechanisms, border enforcement, and limitations on asylum access.
National security and foreign policy
188 actionsTenney demonstrates consistent support for hardline national security measures, particularly those targeting Iran and China while strengthening maritime and aviation defense capabilities.
Civil rights and liberties
46 actionsTenney's voting pattern reflects consistent support for civil rights protections including religious freedom, protection from violence and discrimination, and Second Amendment rights, with occasional votes on measures restricting speech that she frames through civil liberties concerns about legislative autonomy.
Social policy
24 actionsTenney's voting pattern on social policy shows strong support for veterans' benefits, child welfare programs, and vulnerable populations, but she opposes expanding welfare funding mechanisms for pregnancy support services despite voting to protect pregnancy centers from restrictions.
Technology and data
34 actionsTenney demonstrates strong support for technology development and innovation through consistent backing of regulatory frameworks that balance advancement with consumer protections and data security.
Civil liberties and government power
7 actionsTenney consistently prioritizes limiting government power over speech and enforcing transparency while showing less concern for privacy protections against law enforcement access.
Government accountability and transparency
139 actionsTenney's voting pattern on government accountability and transparency reflects conflicting priorities, supporting legislative oversight of executive actions and personal accountability for officials while opposing measures that constrain internal congressional discipline and leadership authority.
Infrastructure and public investment
30 actionsTenney demonstrates strong support for public infrastructure investment across diverse sectors including transportation, utilities, broadband, and parks, with consistent backing for federal funding and resource allocation toward infrastructure development.
Activity ledger — most recent first
Apr 28, 2025
Tenney spoke to recognize April as Autism Awareness Month and acknowledged Vincent McLaughlin's decade of service on the Ulster County Planning Board, 16 years as a volunteer firefighter, and advocacy work for individuals with autism.
Dec 18, 2024
Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.
Dec 18, 2024
DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.
Dec 18, 2024
Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.
Dec 17, 2024
Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.
Dec 17, 2024
Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.
Dec 11, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.
Dec 11, 2024
Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.
Mar 21, 2024
Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.
Mar 21, 2024
Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.
Mar 21, 2024
Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.
Mar 20, 2024
Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.
Mar 20, 2024
Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.
Mar 20, 2024
Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.
Mar 20, 2024
Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.
Mar 19, 2024
Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Mar 19, 2024
Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.
Mar 13, 2024
Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.
Feb 29, 2024
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.
Feb 29, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.
Jan 11, 2024
DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.
See an error or want to dispute an entry?
Submit a correction →