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Transparency in Congress and a well-informed electorate are vital to preserving our self-governing Constitutional Republic. My constituents deserve to know how their members of Congress vote, which is why I have explained every vote I have cast in Congress since I was first elected.
To read more about my votes and see the full list with explanations of all the legislation considered this week by the House, please click here.
Monday, July 20
I voted "Yes" on H.R. 8823, the Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act. FECA exists to provide timely, quality care to federal employees who are hurt on the job, but bad actors in the medical community have exploited the program by submitting fraudulent claims and draining resources that should be reaching workers in need. This bill gives the Department of Labor permanent authority to suspend payments to medical providers who have been convicted of fraud involving the Federal Employees' Compensation Act or other government health care programs, ensuring that workers' compensation funds go to the injured federal workers they are meant to serve, not to fraudulent providers gaming the system. This bill passed the House by a vote of 396–0.
I voted "Yes" on H.R. 4541, the Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young (EARLY) Act Reauthorization. This bill reauthorizes three CDC-administered programs designed to reach young and high-risk women with the education, awareness, and support they need to detect breast cancer early and fight back. This includes the Bring Your Brave outreach campaign targeting women between 18 and 44; grants to nonprofits providing services to young breast cancer survivors; and continuing medical education for health care providers. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in the United States, with more than 316,000 new diagnoses and 42,000 expected deaths in 2025 alone. With incidence rates rising among younger women, early detection is not just important, it is lifesaving. The women of NY-24 deserve access to the resources and information that give them the best possible chance of catching this disease early, and this legislation ensures that programs with 15 years of proven results continue reaching the women who need them most. This bill passed the House by a vote of 394–6.
Tuesday, July 21
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 6955, the Main Street Capital Access Act. This bill makes it easier to establish new community banks and requires federal regulators to tailor banking regulations to an institution’s size, business model, and level of risk, rather than applying rules designed for the nation’s largest banks to small local lenders. For decades, burdensome federal regulations have contributed to the decline of community banks and made it harder for new banks to open, reducing access to local financing in rural communities. Community banks are especially important throughout our district because they understand the families, farmers, and small businesses they serve. By reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining important safety standards, this legislation helps restore a thriving community banking sector, providing long-term benefits for our local businesses and communities. I was pleased to see this commonsense legislation receive bipartisan support. However, instead of seeing this legislation as an opportunity to expand access to capital for our rural communities and small-town businesses, sadly, many of my Democrat colleagues attacked this effort to strengthen our capitalist society since it does not advance their absurd woke agenda. Please rest assured that House Republicans and I remain committed to advancing pro-growth policies that revitalize Main Street. This bill passed the House by a vote of 270-155, with 1 member voting present.
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 1118, the Value Over Cost Act. This bill allows federal agencies to consider quality and performance, not just the lowest price, when awarding certain government contracts. The cheapest option is not always the best deal if it does not meet the government’s needs or costs more to fix or replace later. Federal procurement should focus on delivering the strongest return for taxpayers, not simply choosing the lowest upfront price. By allowing agencies to choose the option that provides the best overall value, this legislation helps ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely. This bill passed the House by a vote of 421-1.
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 9770, Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes. This continuing resolution (CR) extends government funding through December 4, 2026. While CRs are always a measure of last resort, due to the Democrats’ obstructionism, Congress is unlikely to complete its annual appropriations process prior to the September 30th deadline. This CR gives Congress additional time to finish the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations process and avoid another costly and harmful government shutdown. Last year, due to the Democrats’ obstructionism, the U.S. experienced the longest shutdown in history of 43 days. We cannot allow this to happen again, which is why House Republicans are proactively seeking to pass a CR to ensure the government does not shut down again on October 1st. Unfortunately, the vast majority of my Democrat colleagues are once again opposing a clean CR and appear to want another lengthy government shutdown. This is a complete abdication of responsible governing, and I hope my Democrat colleagues reconsider their position and join House Republicans in keeping the government open. I urge the Senate to take up this CR expeditiously to prevent another government shutdown. The bill passed the House by a vote of 220-205.
Wednesday, July 22
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act. This bill directly prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and their dependent children from purchasing individual stocks while in office, requires public disclosure of planned sales in advance, and imposes substantial penalties for violations. Members of Congress are elected to serve the American people, not to use their positions or access to sensitive information for personal financial gain. Additionally, this legislation included critical election integrity measures to require voters provide a photo ID when casting a ballot in federal elections. Furthermore, as Co-Founder and Chair of the Election Integrity Caucus, I have been clear that protecting the right to vote begins with safeguarding the integrity of our elections. This bill promotes integrity and transparency both before Members are elected, through election integrity measures, and after Members are elected, through the stock trading ban. This bill passed by a bipartisan vote of 232-198.
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. As the world becomes increasingly dangerous, America must remain prepared to confront growing threats from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and terrorist organizations. The FY27 NDAA delivers the investments our military needs to remain the strongest fighting force in the world while ensuring our servicemembers receive the support they have earned. It also strengthens America's defense industrial base, cuts wasteful spending, and reinforces President Trump's Peace Through Strength agenda. I am especially pleased that my FORKS Made in America Act was included, which supports local manufacturing jobs in Central New York and ensures our troops have the highest-quality products that are made in New York. This year’s NDAA also provides junior enlisted servicemembers with a 7% pay raise, and importantly this NDAA continues to build on House Republicans’ efforts to support meritocracy over woke ideology by prohibiting funds for DEI bureaucracy and gender mutilation surgeries. This bill supports our servicemembers and our national security, and I strongly supported its passage. This bill passed by a vote of 216-212.
I voted “Yes” on H.Con.Res. 113, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036. This resolution sets the parameters for the upcoming budget reconciliation process to provide $73 billion for expenses related to the Iran War, $12 billion for relief payments for farmers, and $10 billion to promote election integrity measures. This is a critical first step towards delivering for the American people once again and ensures that our national security, food security, and election security are taken seriously. While Democrats continue to refuse necessary funding through a supplemental package for the Iran War, Republicans are committed to ensuring that our Armed Forces have the resources they need to keep Americans safe and defend the homeland against our enemies. Further, Democrats continue to obstruct efforts to promote commonsense election integrity measures, such as voter ID and preventing noncitizens from voting, and this reconciliation process will include funding to secure our nation’s elections. Finally, as farmers continue to struggle, this bill will provide much-needed relief for farmers throughout NY-24. Adoption of this budget resolution will allow Congress to provide this funding and deliver for the American people. I urge the Senate to take up this concurrent resolution quickly so Congress can support President Trump’s efforts to deliver on the America First agenda that the American people voted for overwhelmingly. This concurrent resolution passed the House by a vote of 216-214.
Thursday, July 23
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 8884, the Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act. This bill restores the Social Security Administration’s authority to conduct demonstration projects for the Disability Insurance program through 2031. These projects allow the agency to temporarily test changes to eligibility and benefit rules to determine whether they make it easier for beneficiaries to work without facing sudden benefit cliffs or confusing program requirements. The bill also ensures that an individual’s total income cannot be reduced because of their participation in a demonstration project. Many Americans with disabilities who want to work are discouraged because earning additional income can create uncertainty about overpayments or the sudden loss of benefits. By allowing the Social Security Administration to test alternative policies before permanent changes are made, this legislation helps identify reforms that expand opportunities to work while protecting beneficiaries’ financial security. I will always remain a steadfast supporter of Social Security and the dignity of work, as I personally know how important these programs are to so many of my constituents. This bill passed the House by a vote of 232-188.
I voted “No” on H.Con.Res. 89, Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. This resolution would mandate President Trump to withdraw all U.S. Armed Forces from the conflict with Iran pursuant to the War Powers Resolution. Iran remains the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism and has spent decades targeting Americans, destabilizing the Middle East, and openly threatening the destruction of the United States and our allies. I continue to stand firmly behind President Trump and the Department of War as they carry out Operation Epic Fury to dismantle the Iranian regime’s terrorist infrastructure, protect the American homeland, and prevent Iran from ever threatening the world with a nuclear weapon. Forcing the withdrawal of American forces in the middle of these critical operations would embolden our enemies, undermine our service members, and jeopardize the tremendous progress already made. We cannot give the Iranian mullahs impunity to target and kill Americans, close the Strait of Hormuz, and develop nuclear weapons. President Trump’s Peace through Strength is the only way in which we can neutralize the threat posed by the Iranian regime, and I continue to strongly support his efforts to keep America safe. Unfortunately, this resolution passed by a vote of 214-208.
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