US Representative - District 16

George S. Latimer

DemocraticIncumbent

U.S. Representative for New York's 16th District, elected Nov. 5, 2024 with 71.3% of the vote after defeating incumbent Jamaal Bowman in the June 2024 Democratic primary.

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Federal spending and taxes

In coverage

Opposes any attempt to privatize Medicare or Social Security. In the House, voted against the Rescissions Act of 2025 and the 2025 budget reconciliation bill, both now law, and against several 2025–2026 funding bills, while voting for the fiscal 2026 Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy-Water and Interior spending bill.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Voted no on the Rescissions Act (H.R. 4), which passed the House 214-212 on June 12, 2025 and became Public Law 119-28. Voted no on H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation bill, on House passage on May 22, 2025 and when the House agreed to the Senate's changes 218-214 on July 3, 2025; it became Public Law 119-21. Voted no on the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (H.R. 1968), which passed the House 217-213 on March 11, 2025; on H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, on Sept. 19, 2025 and when the House agreed to the Senate's changes 222-209 on Nov. 12, 2025; and on H.R. 7147, which passed the House 220-207 on Jan. 22, 2026 and became the Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (Public Law 119-86). Voted yes on House passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148) on Jan. 22, 2026, then no on agreeing to the Senate's amendments on Feb. 3, 2026. Voted yes on H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, which passed the House 397-28 on Jan. 8, 2026 and became Public Law 119-74. Voted no on H.J.Res. 142, disapproving the District of Columbia Council's D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025; it passed the House 215-210 on Feb. 4, 2026.

U.S. Representative: voted no on H.R. 4, H.R. 1, H.R. 1968, H.R. 5371, H.R. 7147 and H.J.Res. 142; voted yes and then no on H.R. 7148; voted yes on H.R. 6938 · 2025-03-11 to 2026-02-04 · H.R. 4 enacted as Public Law 119-28; H.R. 1 enacted as Public Law 119-21; H.R. 7147 enacted as Public Law 119-86; H.R. 6938 enacted as Public Law 119-74; H.R. 1968 (217-213), H.R. 5371 (222-209, final House vote) and H.J.Res. 142 (215-210) passed the House; H.R. 7148 passed the House on Jan. 22, 2026 and the House voted on the Senate's amendments on Feb. 3, 2026

House Clerk — roll call 168 (2025), H.R. 4 Rescissions Act ↗House Clerk — roll call 190 (2025), H.R. 1 ↗House Clerk — roll call 70 (2025), H.R. 1968 ↗House Clerk — roll call 285 (2025), H.R. 5371 ↗House Clerk — roll call 42 (2026), H.R. 7147 ↗House Clerk — roll call 53 (2026), H.R. 7148 ↗House Clerk — roll call 7 (2026), H.R. 6938 ↗House Clerk — roll call 56 (2026), H.J.Res. 142 ↗

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Jobs, small business and the economy

In coverage

Sponsors small-business bills, including one requiring the Small Business Administration to issue rules for disclosing canceled federal contract solicitations that small businesses were eligible for, which passed the House. Voted against overturning the federal consumer financial bureau's rule on overdraft lending at very large financial institutions.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Introduced the Transparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities Act (H.R. 789) on Jan. 28, 2025; it passed the House by voice vote on June 3, 2025 and was referred to the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on June 4, 2025. Sponsors the SBIR Administrative Funding Act (H.R. 7217), introduced Jan. 22, 2026 and referred that day to the House Committee on Small Business and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Introduced the Bridges not Bumpers Act of 2025 (H.R. 6531) on Dec. 9, 2025; its latest action, as of Feb. 2, 2026, was referral to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Introduced the Incentivizing Small Business Employee Retention Act of 2026 (H.R. 10446) on Sept. 16, 2026; it was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee that day and has two cosponsors. Introduced the Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act of 2026 (H.R. 9554), referred to the Ways and Means and Financial Services committees, and the Home Mortgage Interest Credit Act of 2026 (H.R. 9555), referred to Ways and Means, both on June 30, 2026. Voted no on S.J.Res. 18, disapproving the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection's rule on overdraft lending at very large financial institutions; it passed the House 217-211 on April 9, 2025 and became Public Law 119-10.

U.S. Representative: sponsor of H.R. 789, H.R. 7217, H.R. 6531, H.R. 10446, H.R. 9554 and H.R. 9555; voted no on S.J.Res. 18 · 2025-01-28 to 2026-09-16 · H.R. 789 passed the House June 3, 2025 and was referred to the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship June 4, 2025; H.R. 7217, H.R. 10446, H.R. 9554 and H.R. 9555 referred to House committees; H.R. 6531 referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit (latest action Feb. 2, 2026); S.J.Res. 18 enacted as Public Law 119-10

Congress.gov — H.R. 789 (119th Congress) ↗Congress.gov — H.R. 7217 (119th Congress) ↗Congress.gov — H.R. 6531 (119th Congress) ↗Congress.gov — H.R. 10446 (119th Congress) ↗Congress.gov — H.R. 9554 (119th Congress) ↗Congress.gov — H.R. 9555 (119th Congress) ↗House Clerk — roll call 96 (2025), S.J.Res. 18 ↗

Congress.gov — H.R. 789 (119th Congress) ↗

Foreign policy and alliances

In coverage

Supports more aid to Ukraine and backing NATO, and supports Israel's right to exist and to self-defense while advocating a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians. Voted for the fiscal 2026 defense authorization, now law, and against the fiscal 2027 defense authorization bill.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Voted yes on S. 1071, enacted as the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60), on its House passage on Dec. 10, 2025. Voted no on H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, which passed the House 216-212 on July 22, 2026.

U.S. Representative: voted yes on S. 1071 and no on H.R. 8800 · 2025-12-10 to 2026-07-22 · S. 1071 enacted as Public Law 119-60 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026); H.R. 8800 passed the House 216-212 on July 22, 2026

House Clerk — roll call 320 (2025), S. 1071 ↗House Clerk — roll call 278 (2026), H.R. 8800 ↗

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Immigration

In coverage

Supports comprehensive immigration reform, including faster work permits for immigrants and a path to citizenship. Voted against the Laken Riley Act and the Secure America Act.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Voted no on S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, which passed the House 263-156 on Jan. 22, 2025. Voted no on S. 2, the Secure America Act, which passed the House 214-212 on June 9, 2026 and became Public Law 119-98.

U.S. Representative: voted no on S. 5 and S. 2 · 2025-01-22 to 2026-06-09 · S. 5 passed the House 263-156 on Jan. 22, 2025; S. 2 enacted as Public Law 119-98

House Clerk — roll call 23 (2025), S. 5 Laken Riley Act ↗House Clerk — roll call 214 (2026), S. 2 Secure America Act ↗

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