Standing beside each one of our brave soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines is a loving, supportive, and dedicated family whose sacrifice is a true service to our great nation.Collection: Family
Technology is the foundation of the empowerment economy.Collection: Technology
There is still much work to be done to help our students secure good-paying jobs and achieve their ultimate goals, and in Congress, I'll continue to support Career and Technical Education programs.Collection: Education
As a member of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, I'm committed to finding consensus on legislation to address our environmental and energy challenges.Collection: Environmental
No clean energy development is complete without extensive environmental protections, and I've been proud to work in a bipartisan fashion with my colleagues in Congress to protect our most precious natural resources.Collection: Environmental
I've been a skier since I was 2 or 3, skiing with my dad in northern New York and Vermont.Collection: Dad
Our district is home to the Adirondacks, and we know firsthand that clean energy development and environmental protection are critical to our economy.Collection: Environmental
In reality, victims of human trafficking are often left voiceless and completely unseen by society.Collection: Society
I think being a young woman is a strength.Collection: Strength
Zebra mussels like to hitch a ride on boats when they're transferred from one body of water to another. It's important to make sure to thoroughly clean your boat each time it leaves the water to ensure these invasive mussels are removed and that you are not spreading them to your next location.
We must continue to ensure that the legacy of the Greatest Generation is preserved and protected so that all Americans can work to embody the ideals and values of those that came before them.
In Congress, I've advocated for an all-of-the-above energy policy that identifies and promotes alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, biomass and hydropower.
We ask our brave men and women in uniform to risk everything to protect us.
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.
When I was elected to Congress, I made a commitment to my constituents that my office would set the standard to be open and transparent.
I usually try to wear stuff that is versatile, pretty classic.
Military families are resilient through countless relocations, leaving friends, networks and transitioning to new schools and new jobs while fitting in to new communities.
The Millennial Generation is being crushed by soaring college costs and student loan debt, and as lawmakers, we must find solutions to address affordability and flexibility in higher education.
I first decided to run for Congress when I was 29 - and became a Representative at the age of 30.
People told me several times during my first campaign to hide my youth and the fact that I was a nontraditional candidate - a 29-year-old woman. Instead of taking that bad advice, I really leaned in to who I was and wrapped my arms around the fact that I was young and female and that we needed representation for multiple generations in Congress.
I've been really humbled by other women who've reached out to me across the country. Not just women who are running for Congress and federal office, but elementary school students running for student council or high school students who are their class presidents.
Increased access to broadband expands our ability to do commerce and will help bring our farmers' operations into the 21st century.
Thank you to our farmers for all you do to keep food on our tables.
The H-2A guest visa program has been prone to excessive delays and is too rigid to fit the changing needs of farmers and their employees.
For too long, the producers of non-dairy beverages, such as almond and soy products, have unfairly benefited from the ability to label their products as milk.
As the proud home of Fort Drum and the Navy Nuclear Site at Kesselring, our district is home to countless military spouses who make enormous sacrifices on behalf of our nation.
Military spouses serve, too, and it's critical we work together to ensure our country's military spouses have the jobs they need and deserve.
Standing beside each brave servicemember is a spouse with their own unique professional dreams and career goals that shouldn't be stifled by the constant transitions that our military families are subjected to.
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.
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.
Children especially deserve our support after they are rescued from those who have victimized them.
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.
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.
The more we know about Lyme, the more we can do to treat patients and educate families to stop the spread of this debilitating disease.
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.
In the 114th Congress, I had the privilege of serving on two of the most important Committees in the House of Representatives: the House Armed Services Committee and the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
One of the first bills I introduced in Congress was the Be Open Act, legislation to help ease an unnecessary, duplicative and punitive burden placed on employees and employers under the Affordable Care Act.
Overwhelming, student loan payments are holding millions back from buying homes, starting families, and saving for retirement.
The North Country of New York is a region steeped in rich military tradition. Our corner of this country stands out for the remarkable tradition of brave men and women putting themselves in harm's way for our nation.
Our country is eternally grateful for the sacrifices our men and women in uniform make each day.