East Greenbush, New York – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today honored the life and service of World War II veteran, Private First Class John “JJ” King, during an Honor-A-Deceased Veteran Ceremony in Rensselaer County.

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) reintroduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the brave and heroic women who served in World War II as members of the United States Army Nurse Corps and the United States Navy Nurse Corps.

Jul 3, 2019 · SARATOGA COUNTY— As the world paused to commemorate D-Day, Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuyerville, found a moment to pay tribute to local residents who died during overseas conflicts. Three women from Saratoga County have been laid to rest at Suresnes American Cemetery in France, just outside of Paris.

This Congress, I introduced a bipartisan bill to take action for the family of World War II veteran Ernest Peltz. This legislation helps veteran families overcome bureaucratic hurdles at the VA and secure accrued pension benefits for an ailing or recently passed veterans.

Apr 22, 2016 · In a Washington ceremony Thursday, U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik hosted the family of 1st Lt. Elmer Jebo, a Tupper Lake man shown during his service in World War II. He died in 2001.

May 11, 2023 · – As the nation celebrates National Nurses Week, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the brave women who were World War II Army and Navy nurses.

Apr 10, 2023 · A World War II veteran was honored during a ceremony in Rensselaer County on Monday. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik & Congressman Paul Tonko were on hand to remember John “JJ” King. They...

Jul 12, 2023 · Access to pension benefits administered by the Veterans Administration could be improved under legislation proposed Wednesday by Rep. Elise Stefanik.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced the Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act, bipartisan legislation to improve the process of issuing pension benefits payments administered by the VA.

Elise Marie Stefanik (/ stəˈfɑːnɪk / stə-FAH-nik; born July 2, 1984) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 21st congressional district. As chair of the House Republican Conference from 2021 to 2025, she was the fourth-ranking House Republican.