“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.”

American politician

Elise Marie Stefanik is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New York’s 21st congressional district since 2015. She is also known for having served as chair of the House Republican Conference from 2021 to 2025. Stefanik’s career has been centered in national politics and congressional leadership. Her public voice is tied to her work in the U.S. House, especially in Republican leadership, where she has been a prominent party figure since taking on that role in 2021.