U.S. House · New York's 15th District

• YesWar Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities · H. Con. Res. 86 · Passed 215–208 · 2026-06-03 roll call ↗The resolution directs the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran that Congress has not authorized, invoking the War Powers Resolution. It passed the House with support from Democrats and a number of Republicans.
• YesResolution disapproving tariffs on Canada · H.J. Res. 72 · Passed 219–211 · 2026-02-11 roll call ↗The resolution terminates the national emergency the President declared in February 2025 to justify a 25 percent tariff on imports from Canada, ending that tariff if it becomes law. It passed with a bipartisan majority, including several Republicans who broke with the administration on trade policy.
• NoConsolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — full-year government funding · H.R. 7148 · Passed 217–214 · 2026-02-03 roll call ↗The bill provides full-year discretionary appropriations for federal agencies for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, replacing the stopgap funding enacted after the fall 2025 shutdown. It sets spending levels across defense and non-defense programs through September 2026.
• YesBreaking the Gridlock Act — ACA subsidy extension · H.R. 1834 · Passed 230–196 · 2026-01-08 roll call ↗The bill extends for additional years the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that were expanded in 2021 and had lapsed at the end of 2025, lowering health-insurance premiums for people who buy coverage on ACA marketplaces. It passed with support from nearly all Democrats and a small group of Republicans.
• YesWar Powers Resolution on Venezuela · H. Con. Res. 64 · Failed 211–213 · 2025-12-17 roll call ↗The resolution would have directed the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities in or against Venezuela that Congress had not authorized. It failed after U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels off Venezuela had raised questions in Congress about the administration's legal authority for military action in the region.
• NoNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — final passage · S. 1071 · Passed 312–112 · 2025-12-10 roll call ↗The fiscal year 2026 NDAA authorizes roughly $900 billion in defense spending, including a pay raise for service members and funding for shipbuilding, munitions, and missile-defense programs. It also sets policy on military personnel, procurement, and other Defense Department programs for the year.
• YesEpstein Files Transparency Act · H.R. 4405 · Passed 427–1 · 2025-11-18 roll call ↗The bill directs the Department of Justice to publicly release its investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, while allowing redactions to protect victim identities, ongoing investigations, and law enforcement techniques. It passed with near-unanimous support.
• NoContinuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — shutdown-ending vote · H.R. 5371 · Passed 222–209 · 2025-11-12 roll call ↗The bill reopened the federal government after a 43-day shutdown by funding most agencies through January 30, 2026, and providing full-year funding for a smaller group of agencies through September 2026. It also reversed shutdown-related federal layoffs and funded SNAP benefits retroactively.
• YesCLARITY Act — digital asset market structure · H.R. 3633 · Passed 294–134 · 2025-07-17 roll call ↗The CLARITY Act creates a regulatory framework dividing oversight of digital assets between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. It sets registration and disclosure requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges and other digital-asset intermediaries.
• YesGENIUS Act — stablecoin regulation · S. 1582 · Passed 308–122 · 2025-07-17 roll call ↗The GENIUS Act creates a federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, requiring issuers to hold reserves backing their tokens on a one-to-one basis and to comply with new disclosure and licensing rules. It was the first major piece of cryptocurrency legislation enacted into federal law.
• NoOne Big Beautiful Bill Act — final passage · H.R. 1 · Passed 218–214 · 2025-07-03 roll call ↗H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, extends and expands the 2017 tax cuts, adds new deductions for tips, overtime pay, and seniors, and raises the cap on state and local tax deductions. It increases border security and defense spending while cutting projected Medicaid and SNAP spending and adding new work requirements; President Trump signed it into law on July 4, 2025.
• NoRescissions Act of 2025 · H.R. 4 · Passed 214–212 · 2025-06-12 roll call ↗The Rescissions Act canceled about $9 billion in previously approved federal spending, mostly for foreign aid programs and for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. It was the first rescissions package Congress had approved in decades.
• NoOne Big Beautiful Bill Act — House passage · H.R. 1 · Passed 215–214 · 2025-05-22 roll call ↗H.R. 1 extends and modifies the 2017 individual and business tax cuts, creates new deductions for tips and overtime pay, and increases spending on border security and defense. It also reduces projected spending on Medicaid and food-assistance programs and adds new work requirements for some recipients.
• NoSAVE Act — proof-of-citizenship voter registration · H.R. 22 · Passed 220–208 · 2025-04-10 roll call ↗The SAVE Act would require individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in person when registering to vote in federal elections. It also directs states to establish procedures to remove noncitizens identified on voter rolls.
• NoFull-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 · H.R. 1968 · Passed 217–213 · 2025-03-11 roll call ↗The bill funded the federal government through the remainder of fiscal year 2025, largely at prior-year spending levels, averting a shutdown ahead of a March 14 deadline. It also extended several expiring health and other program authorizations.
• YesLaken Riley Act — final passage · S. 5 · Passed 263–156 · 2025-01-22 roll call ↗The Laken Riley Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to detain undocumented immigrants who are arrested, charged, or convicted for theft, burglary, or certain violent crimes. It also allows state attorneys general to sue the federal government over certain immigration enforcement decisions.
• NoSecure the Border Act of 2023 — House passage · H.R. 2 · Passed 219–213 · 2023-05-11 roll call ↗Would have resumed border-wall construction, restricted asylum eligibility, expanded detention, and mandated E-Verify for employers.
• YesInflation Reduction Act — final House passage · H.R. 5376 · Passed 220–207 · 2022-08-12 roll call ↗Enacted clean-energy and climate tax credits, a 15% minimum tax on large corporations' book income, a 1% excise tax on stock buybacks, and Medicare drug-price negotiation.
• YesAssault Weapons Ban of 2022 — House passage · H.R. 1808 · Passed 217–213 · 2022-07-29 roll call ↗Would have banned the sale, manufacture and import of many semiautomatic assault weapons and large-capacity magazines.
• YesWomen's Health Protection Act of 2022 — House passage · H.R. 8296 · Passed 219–210 · 2022-07-15 roll call ↗Passed after Dobbs; would have created a federal statutory right to abortion services and limited state restrictions.
• YesBipartisan Safer Communities Act — final House passage · S. 2938 · Passed 234–193 · 2022-06-24 roll call ↗Expanded background checks for buyers under 21, funded state red-flag and crisis-intervention programs, and narrowed the "boyfriend loophole."
• YesBuild Back Better Act — House passage · H.R. 5376 · Passed 220–213 · 2021-11-19 roll call ↗Would have funded clean-energy tax credits, universal pre-kindergarten and child-care subsidies, and extended health-coverage subsidies; it did not pass the Senate.
• YesWomen's Health Protection Act of 2021 — House passage · H.R. 3755 · Passed 218–211 · 2021-09-24 roll call ↗Would have created a federal statutory right for providers to offer, and patients to receive, abortion services, limiting state restrictions.
• YesAmerican Dream and Promise Act of 2021 — House passage · H.R. 6 · Passed 228–197 · 2021-03-18 roll call ↗Would have created a path to permanent legal status for many undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children and for certain TPS and DED holders.

• actionServes on the House Committee on Financial Services (Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence; Housing and Insurance; National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions subcommittees) and the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, 119th Congress.[2]
• bill2025-01-22 · Sponsored the Housing Temperature Safety Act of 2025 (H.R. 638), introduced January 22, 2025, which would pilot a program requiring owners of federally subsidized rental units to install heat sensors and would let housing agencies automatically issue violations against non-compliant landlords.[5]
• bill2025-07-14 · Sponsored the Helping More Families Save Act (H.R. 4385) with Rep. William Timmons, introduced July 14, 2025, to let HUD-assisted families build escrow savings from rising earned income without losing benefit eligibility.[6]
• bill2025-12-01 · Sponsored the Point-Access Housing Guidelines Act of 2025 (H.R. 6345), introduced December 1, 2025, directing HUD to issue federal guidelines for permitting point-access ('single-stair') apartment buildings.[3]
• bill2026-08-13 · Co-sponsored the Families Deserve to Know Act with Rep. George Latimer (NY-16), introduced August 13, 2026, which would require ICE to notify a detained person's family of a death or medical emergency in custody and to report every custody death to Congress and the public.[7]

• ✓SupportsLoosen zoning rules to build more housing

  Torres sponsored the Point-Access Housing Guidelines Act of 2025, which directs HUD to issue federal guidelines to help states and localities permit 'point-access' (single-stairwell) apartment buildings, a building-code change intended to make more housing construction feasible.[3]

• ✓SupportsKeep congestion pricing in Manhattan

  After Gov. Hochul's 2024 move to indefinitely delay congestion pricing, Torres said the pause would jeopardize the MTA's capital plan and public-health investments promised to the Bronx.[4]

  “The central concern is not so much congestion pricing as it is the preservation of a public transit system that is too big to fail.”

• ✓SupportsStricter gun lawsFrom recorded votes

  Voted yes on Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 (H.R. 1808, 2022-07-29). Voted yes on Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (S. 2938, 2022-06-24).[25][26]

  What they say: Torres's campaign material says he is working to protect Bronx neighborhoods from gun violence.[1]

  “I'm fighting everyday to protect our neighborhoods from gun violence and make the Bronx a safe, decent, affordable place to live.”

• ~MixedExpand immigration enforcement and deportationsFrom recorded votes

  Voted yes on Laken Riley Act (S. 5, 2025-01-22). Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which funded expanded immigration enforcement, detention and border operations. Voted no on Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2, 2023-05-11). Voted yes on American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (H.R. 6, 2021-03-18).[15][16][17][18][19][20]

• ✓SupportsExpand public health coverageFrom recorded votes

  Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which reduced federal Medicaid spending and added Medicaid work requirements. Voted yes on Breaking the Gridlock Act (H.R. 1834, 2026-01-08).[16][17][18][21]

• ✓SupportsFaster transition away from fossil fuelsFrom recorded votes

  Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which phased out Inflation Reduction Act clean-energy tax credits. Voted yes on Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376, 2021-11-19; 2022-08-12), which would have funded clean-energy tax credits.[16][17][18][22][23]

• ✓SupportsRaise taxes on high earners or corporationsFrom recorded votes

  Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which made the 2017 individual tax rates, including the 37% top rate, permanent. Voted yes on Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376, 2022-08-12), which added a 15% minimum tax on large corporations and a stock-buyback excise tax.[16][17][18][23]

• ✕OpposesBroad tariffs on imported goodsFrom recorded votes

  Voted yes on Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada (H.J. Res. 72, 2026-02-11).[24]

• ✓SupportsUniversal, publicly funded child careFrom recorded votes

  Voted yes on Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376, 2021-11-19), which would have funded universal pre-K and child-care subsidies.[22]

• ✓SupportsProtect legal access to abortionFrom recorded votes

  Voted yes on Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. 3755, 2021-09-24). Voted yes on Women's Health Protection Act of 2022 (H.R. 8296, 2022-07-15).[27][28]

• "Bronx needs one of our own to fight for us in Washington, and I'm honored to carry the mantle."[1]
• "I'm fighting for quality health care and housing, schools and jobs. I'm standing up for immigrants, seniors, and youth. I'm fighting everyday to protect our neighborhoods from gun violence and make the Bronx a safe, decent, affordable place to live."[1]

• Torres graduated from Herbert H. Lehman High School in the Bronx and attended New York University.[1]
• Before seeking office, Torres worked as a staffer to New York City Council member James Vacca, focusing on housing issues.[1]
• Torres served on the New York City Council representing District 15 from 2013 to 2021 before his election to Congress.[1]
• Torres was a delegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention.[1]

Raised $6.9M · spent $4.3M · $14.0M cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

• ✓SupportsRaise the minimum wage

  Sapaskis says he would raise the minimum wage to $20 an hour.[8]

  “As your Congressman, I purpose to elevate minimum wage to 20 dollars per hour as well as having financial aid to be offered in higher education.”

• ✓SupportsIncrease police funding and staffing

  Sapaskis calls for more police presence, along with addressing affordability and employment for people with disabilities.[8]

  “The Democratic Party does not address the needs of affordable living, more police presence and employment for the disabled.”

• "Under the current Democratic influences and policies, our country is suffering inflation and the raising of gas and food prices."[8]
• "As your Congressman, I purpose to elevate minimum wage to 20 dollars per hour as well as having financial aid to be offered in higher education."[8]

• Sapaskis earned an Associate of Applied Science in Corporate Cable Communications from Borough of Manhattan Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in Film Production/Cinema Studies from the City College of New York, and pursued a Master of Fine Arts in Film Production/Cinema Studies at the New York Institute of Technology.[8]
• Sapaskis ran for New York State Senate in 2010, losing to Adriano Espaillat.[1]
• Sapaskis ran for NY-15 in 2022, losing to Ritchie Torres 82.7%–17.2%.[1]
• Sapaskis ran for New York City Council District 11 in 2025, losing to incumbent Eric Dinowitz.[1]

• ✓SupportsIncrease police funding and staffing

  Duran's campaign platform calls for more NYPD officers and foot patrols in high-crime areas alongside community outreach.[10]

  “Increase the amount of NYPD and surveillance to areas with high crime rates.”

• ✓SupportsStronger rent regulation and tenant protections

  Duran's platform calls for stronger regulation of developers and legislation to prevent large rent increases.[11]

  “Encourage landlords to cap rent at an affordable level. Build stronger legislation to protect residents from landlords who drastically raise the rent.”

• "My top priority in this race is to confront and push back against socialism."[9]
• "I have long advocated for veterans, family values, community stability, and quality of life."[9]
• "Government transparency is lacking, and residents are rightfully asking where their money is going."[9]

• Duran was born in New York, New York, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2003 to 2011.[1]
• Duran earned a high school diploma from DeWitt Clinton High School and a bachelor's degree from Fordham University in 2014.[1]
• Duran works as CEO of Devil Dog USA Inc. and as Editor-in-Chief of the Big Apple Gazette.[9]
• Duran serves as Vice Chairman of the Bronx Conservative Party and as a district leader for the 79th Assembly District.[1][9]
• Duran previously ran for NY-15 in 2024 (on the Republican and Conservative lines, losing to Torres) and for New York City Public Advocate and Mayor in 2025.[1]

• ✓SupportsLoosen zoning rules to build more housing

  Easton calls for repealing the federal Faircloth Amendment so new public housing can be built.[1]

  “I will fight to repeal the Faircloth Amendment, the federal ban that's blocked new public housing construction for decades.”

• ✓SupportsStronger rent regulation and tenant protections

  Easton says new public housing should be capped at 20% of a resident's income and that housing should be removed from the private profit motive.[1]

  “New public housing builds will not only be good quality and fully modernized, but also truly affordable, with rents that cost us no more than 20% of our income.”

• ✓SupportsRaise the minimum wage

  Easton would raise the federal minimum wage to $30 an hour.[1]

  “That's why, on day one, I will fight to raise the federal minimum wage to $30 an hour.”

• ✕OpposesContinue U.S. military aid to Israel

  Easton says he would end all U.S. military aid to Israel and cut military spending broadly.[1]

  “I will demand the bloated U.S. military budget be slashed by 90%. I will also fight to end all U.S. aid to Israel.”

• "My campaign is building a grassroots movement in the Bronx for socialism. The Bronx deserves lower rent, higher wages, clean air, free healthcare, fully funded schools, and a future that belongs to us — not the billionaires, not the landlords, but the workers who make society run."[1]
• "I will fight to repeal the Faircloth Amendment, the federal ban that's blocked new public housing construction for decades. New public housing builds will not only be good quality and fully modernized, but also truly affordable, with rents that cost us no more than 20% of our income."[1]
• "That's why, on day one, I will fight to raise the federal minimum wage to $30 an hour."[1]
• "In Congress, I will demand the bloated U.S. military budget be slashed by 90%. I will also fight to end all U.S. aid to Israel."[1]

• "I am an educator, father, husband, and socialist, running for Congress to represent New York's 15th Congressional District. I am a lifelong Bronx resident and have taught in South Bronx public schools for 13 years."[1]

Raised $73K · spent $58K · $6,304 cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

• ✓SupportsExpand public health coverage

  Vega's platform calls for 'a real medicare for all policy.'[12]

  “A real medicare for all policy”

• ✕OpposesExpand immigration enforcement and deportations

  Vega opposes deporting long-settled immigrants and proposes residency pathways and temporary work visas instead.[13]

  “Millions of immigrants, who have lived in this nation for perhaps as long as 50 years, are now being threatened with forced deportation”

• ✕OpposesContinue U.S. military aid to Israel

  In a statement titled 'Reject AIPAC, and Reject War,' Vega's campaign cited calls, including from Israeli citizens, for American funding of Israel's military campaign to stop until the war ends.[14]

  “students, young people, and even strong supporters of Israel, including Israeli citizens, have called for the war to stop, and for American funding of Israel to stop, until the war stops.”

• "A real medicare for all policy"[12]
• "Make the Bronx the center for reindustrialization of the United States"[12]
• "A robust immigration reform"[12]

• Vega is a political organizer from the South Bronx who has worked with the LaRouche movement since age 16, organizing educational programs in science and philosophy.[12]
• Vega previously ran for NY-15 in 2024, appearing on the ballot on the LaRouche Party line and receiving 2.4% of the vote; his campaign describes that run as an independent candidacy.[1][12]

Raised $291K · spent $280K · $12K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗