"What are your top legislative priorities for 2026? My legislative priorities are about responding to the issues New Yorkers are facing every day. This year, among many focuses, I want to ensure families can afford to live and thrive, take care of those who have served our country, and ensure that programs like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are working for everyone and protected."
"I speak with constituents daily and bring their concerns with me to Capitol Hill. For example, during the government shutdown, thousands of New Yorkers lost access to their SNAP benefits. One constituent, Ann-Marie, told me that the Trump administration's actions made her feel, in her words, like she was "being held hostage by her own government." When I heard from Ann-Marie, I worked with my colleagues to protect New Yorkers who depend on these programs."
"Congressional offices serve as a critical liaison between constituents and the federal government. My New York State offices provide a wide range of constituent services, including assistance with Social Security, veterans affairs, immigration issues, IRS matters, and passport and visa requests. We also help coordinate constituent visits to the U.S. Capitol and the White House, and we assist with military academy nominations."
Legislative priorities include ensuring families can afford to live and thrive, caring for veterans, and protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid for all. Constituent engagement occurs daily, and offices bring individual concerns to Capitol Hill to address urgent needs, such as restoring SNAP benefits lost during a government shutdown. One constituent reported feeling "being held hostage by her own government," prompting collaborative action to protect dependent New Yorkers. New York State offices provide assistance with Social Security, veterans affairs, immigration, IRS matters, passport and visa requests, military academy nominations, and coordinate constituent visits to the U.S. Capitol and the White House. Constituents can contact offices by phone or via the website.
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