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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.
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 897, the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act. Discovered in 2004 after Hurricane Ivan, the Alabama Underwater Forest consists of submerged forests of ancient cypress trees that date back to an ice age roughly 70,000 years ago. Exploration of the site continues to yield invaluable scientific insight into a variety of fields and with the passage of this legislation, it is now the policy of the United States to “protect and preserve” this pristine natural sanctuary. This bill passed by a vote of 349-19.
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 5441, the Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act. This bill reauthorizes appropriations for Long Island Sound programs through FY 2028. The Long Island Sound is home to a wide variety of fish, migratory birds, and other species, and serves as a source of recreational and economic activity. Roughly four million people live in communities along the Sound, with more than nine million living in the watershed. The sound is a natural beauty and contributes to over $9 billion in annual economic activity for the state of New York through activities such as fishing, boating, recreation, and tourism. I was glad to see this program reauthorized so that the Long Island Sound can maintain its natural beauty for years to come. This bill passed by a vote of 333-51.
I voted “Yes” on the veto message to accompany H.J. Res. 109, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to “Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121.” The passage of this resolution by a 2/3 majority of both Chambers of Congress would have overturned President Biden’s veto of this Congressional Review Act (CRA) to rescind a rule issued by the SEC that would force banks who custody crypto assets on behalf of customers to make detailed disclosures and list crypt assets as liabilities on their balance sheets. This will leave American’s assets more vulnerable if a custodian becomes insolvent or enters receivership. This rule is yet another example of the SEC, a market regulator, trying to dictate banking policy with zero input from both democratically elected legislators and the public. I was disappointed to see this resolution did not pass the house with a 2/3 majority, when it failed by a vote of 228-184.
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 8772, the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2025. This bill funds the Legislative at more than $130 million less than the President’s budget request. This bill is a perfect example of the House Republican majority’s commitment to reining in wasteful government spending and restoring fiscal sanity to Washington. This bill ensures sufficient funding for Congress to continue conducting rigorous oversight over the corrupt Biden administration, bans the purchase of telecommunications equipment or drones from the People’s Republic of China, and bans any Critical Race Theory or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion education. Additionally, the bill maintains the freeze on Member pay, and requires any unspent funds to be used for debt and deficit reduction. This is the fifth individual appropriations bill that the full House of Representatives has voted on, and House Republicans will continue working to fund the government through regular order, while cutting wasteful government spending. Unfortunately, H.R. 8772 failed to pass the House by a vote of 289-128.
I voted “Yes” on H.Res. 1344, Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena. On June 12, the House of Representatives passed H.Res. 1292 which recommended that U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland be found in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena by the Judiciary Committee. Unlike previous contempt referrals by the House of Representatives under Speaker Pelosi, such as Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro, the Department of Justice refused to prosecute Attorney General Garland for being in contempt of Congress. This violates the rule of law and our Constitutional norms. H.Res. 1344 would hold Attorney General Garland in inherent contempt and fine him $10,000 per day until he complies with the subpoena for the video tape of President Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. While Attorney General Garland continues to attempt to shield President Biden from accountability, the House Republican Majority will continue working to investigate the Biden crime family’s corruption. Unfortunately, H.Res. 1344 failed to pass the House by a vote of 204-210.
I voted “Yes” on H.J.Res. 165, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance. This resolution would overturn the Department of Education’s radical new rule that would require schools to allow biological men to compete in women’s sports and deprive women of athletic opportunities guaranteed by Title IX. The facts are clear: biological men are different from biological women and have distinct advantages over women in many athletic events. Allowing biological men to compete against women strips women of scholarship opportunities and the Title IX protections that generations of women fought for. This resolution passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 210-205.
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 7637, the Refrigerator Freedom Act. This legislation prevents the Department of Energy (DOE) from setting or enforcing energy efficiency standards for refrigerators that are either not cost-effective, technologically unfeasible, or do not result in significant energy savings. Under the Biden Administration, the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency have imposed excessive and overreaching regulations that limit choices for consumers and contribute to skyrocketing energy prices. New York families should have the ability to choose appliances they want in their own home. H.R. 7637 passed the House by a vote of 212-192.
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 7700, the Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act. This legislation prevents the Department of Energy (DOE) from setting or enforcing energy efficiency standards for dishwashers that are either not cost-effective, technologically unfeasible, or do not result in significant energy savings. The Department of Energy's (DOE) proposed dishwasher efficiency standards would significantly limit the water and energy usage of dishwashers, which would raise prices for consumers while providing little benefit. According to DOE's analysis, these proposed standards are estimated to save Americans only $17 over a span of 12 years. H.R. 7700 passed the House by a vote of 214-192.
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 8281, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or SAVE Act. As the co-chair of the House Election Integrity Caucus, I was happy to cosponsor and support SAVE Act, which will safeguard the right to vote for Americans by requiring proof of citizenship in order to vote in a federal election. Since President Biden took office, there have been over 9.7 million illegal immigrant encounters nationwide, threatening our communities, our national security, and now our elections. Nearly 80% of voters oppose illegal migrants voting in any U.S. election. We must defend this most sacred right and ensure only American citizens have a say at the ballot box. H.R. 8281 passed the House by a vote of 221-198.
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