U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney says her office helped constituents in New York's 24th Congressional District secure more than $49 million in benefits so far this year while resolving more than 1,800 cases involving federal agencies.
The figures were reported by Tenney's office in an Oct. 8 constituent-services release. They describe the office's work through part of 2026, not a full-year total, and the release did not break down the benefits by program, county or individual case.
The office said it sent more than 40,000 responses to constituents who sought assistance, asked for information or shared views on issues before Congress. That is a count of responses, not necessarily of distinct people or resolved service cases.
Tenney cited help with veterans' benefits, Social Security, Medicare and the IRS as examples of the federal-agency matters her staff handles. The release did not say how much of the reported $49 million came from any one type of benefit or how many cases involved each agency.
Her office also reported arranging approximately 100 tours of the U.S. Capitol and White House and helping constituents request more than 80 American flags flown over the Capitol. Those services are separate from the benefits and casework totals.
Tenney said her office published explanations of 167 House votes in 2026. The release presented that figure as part of its effort to explain her decisions to constituents; it did not provide a measure of how many people read the explanations.
The congresswoman described constituent casework as an effort to help residents navigate federal agencies. The numbers in the release are her office's own accounting and were not accompanied by an independent audit or a detailed methodology.
District residents who need help with a federal agency or want to learn about other constituent services can use Tenney's congressional website. Her office said that remains the contact point for assistance.
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