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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. 825, the Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters act. This bill bars individuals convicted of certain financial crimes from receiving assistance from the Small Business Administration (SBA). Specifically, it prohibits those convicted of financial misconduct or fraud related to COVID-19 relief programs—such as Paycheck Protection Program loans, Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants, and Shuttered Venue Operators grants—from accessing SBA financial aid, except for disaster loans. The restriction also extends to small businesses with an owner, officer, director, or key employee who has been convicted of such offenses. This important bill will help protect SBA funds from going to financial fraudsters instead of hardworking Americans. This bill passed unanimously by a vote of 405-0.
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 832, the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act. This bill enhances the responsibilities of the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy by broadening its scope to include analyzing the impact and role of small businesses in the global economy and advocating for small businesses before foreign governments and international organizations to help shape regulatory and trade policies that may affect them. As a former small business owner myself I understand the pivotal role small businesses play in supporting our nation’s economy, both domestically and on the international stage. I support this commonsense bill to allow the SBA to better support our small businesses. This bill passed by a vote of 396-15.
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 818, the SPUR Act. This bill mandates federal agencies report on the number of first-time prime contract recipients that qualify as a service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, HUBZone-certified small businesses, or women-owned small businesses. This data will allow the federal government to better support these small businesses competing in federal contracting. This bill passed by a vote of 384-25.
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 788, the DOE and SBA Research Act. This bill directs the Department of Energy and Small Business Administration to collaborate on research and development efforts, aligning their shared mission, priorities, and requirements. It also underscores the importance of research security provisions. This bill will help strengthen our energy sector small businesses throughout New York’s 24th District. This bill passed by a vote of 427 – 3.
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 804, the Rural Small Business Resilience Act. This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to develop specific outreach policies and procedures for rural communities and ensure that rural small businesses have full access to SBA disaster assistance, specifically tailoring outreach and marketing plans for SBA's Disaster Loan Program to address challenges rural communities face in accessing disaster relief. This bill is critical to ensuring NY-24 small businesses are able to access the critical assistance they require during natural disasters, such as snowstorms. This bill passed by a vote of 415-8.
I voted “Yes” on H.Con.Res.14, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. This resolution sets the parameters for the upcoming budget reconciliation process. This is the first step today toward delivering on our promise to the American people: to craft a fiscally responsible budget that reins in out-of-control spending and lowers costs for hardworking families. This legislation also enables Congress to advance President Trump’s policy agenda, including securing our borders, reversing the Biden-Harris administration’s harmful energy policies, strengthening our national defense, and most importantly, building on the success of President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Congress must act quickly to preserve TCJA’s pro-family, pro-worker, and pro-growth tax provisions, many of which are set to expire at the end of the year. If Congress fails to act, taxpayers in NY-24 will face a 25% tax hike, and nearly 6 million jobs could be lost nationwide. The passage of this resolution moves us one step closer to ensuring the Trump administration can deliver the America First Agenda that Americans overwhelmingly voted for last November. This concurrent resolution passed the House by a vote of 217-215.
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 695, the Medal of Honor Act. This bill increases the annual pension received by Medal of Honor recipients from its current level set in 2002. Our Medal of Honor recipients embody the bravery, valor, and selflessness of all our servicemembers. This important bill will ensure that all our Medal of Honor are rightfully recognized and rewarded for their service to our nation. This bill passed by a vote of 424-0.
I voted “Yes” on H.J. Res 35, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions." This joint resolution of disapproval repeals the Biden Administration’s ban on gas-fired water heaters to preserve consumer choice and keep costs low for American families. Americans depend on having a range of appliance options that suit their needs, often choosing affordable and reliable natural gas to power their homes. However, during his time in office, President Biden—backed by Congressional Democrats—pushed policies that targeted American fossil fuels while prioritizing environmental special interest groups over everyday consumers. These efforts restricted market choices and ultimately drove up costs for American households. Overturning these out of touch Biden admin rules will help drive down costs for American consumers. This bill passed the by a vote of 220-206, with one member voting present.
I voted “Yes” on H.J. Res 20, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters." This joint resolution of disapproval, which I was an original cosponsor of, overturns the unnecessary Biden admin regulation for consumer water heaters. The DOE rule, which was finalized on December 26, 2024, and would become effective on March 11, 2025, “prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including gas-fired instantaneous water heaters, which are a type of consumer water heater.” This rushed regulation was one of many harmful energy policies the previous administration shoved out the door that does nothing other than burden consumers and hard-working Americans. I’m proud to support President Trump’s agenda of unleashing American energy dominance, and overturning draconian rules from the previous administration is a critical component to that agenda. This bill passed the house by a vote of 221-198, with two members voting present.
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