U.S. House · New York's 16th 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.
• YesNational 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.
• NoLaken 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.

• actionServes on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House Committee on Small Business, 119th Congress.[2]
• bill2026-03-11 · Introduced the POINT Act (Protecting Our Integrity and Nation from Tyranny Act) on March 11, 2026, to prevent the President or any executive-branch agent from attempting to influence or prevent the administration of a U.S. election.[3]
• bill2026-01-23 · Introduced the SBIR Administrative Funding Act on January 23, 2026, to support long-term agency planning and coordination for the Small Business Innovation Research program.[4]
• bill2026-01-23 · Introduced the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Safety Act of 2026 with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on January 23, 2026, bipartisan legislation to reduce the risk of injury and death from EV and hybrid battery fires.[5]
• bill2026-08-13 · Co-sponsored the Families Deserve to Know Act with Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15), introduced August 13, 2026, which would require ICE to notify a detained person's family of a death or medical emergency in custody.[6]

• ✓SupportsProtect legal access to abortion

  Latimer says he will fight national abortion bans and vote for the Women's Health Protection Act to protect clinic access and reproductive rights.[1]

  “committed to ensuring clinic access and defending healthcare providers who offer reproductive services, and if elected will seek to secure these rights and protections by voting for the Women's Health Protection Act. Additionally, in Congress, George will fight back against any efforts to pass a national abortion ban, he will advocate for expanding access to contraception and preserving options such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) to empower individuals in family planning decisions.”

• ✓SupportsStricter gun laws

  Latimer supports an assault weapons ban, universal background checks, and ERPOs (state 'red flag' orders) to temporarily restrict firearm access for people in crisis.[1]

  “Latimer will continue to prioritize keeping our communities safe by advocating for gun reform including an assault weapons ban and universal background checks.”

• ✓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.[10][11][12]

  What they say: Latimer says he will advocate for renewable energy investment and support a Green New Deal.[1]

  “George will be an advocate for combating climate change, investing in renewable energy sources to transition away from fossil fuels, and creating sustainable green jobs... he will support passing a Green New Deal.”

• ✓SupportsStronger rent regulation and tenant protections

  Latimer's platform commits to 'protecting renters' rights' alongside incentivizing affordable housing construction.[1]

  “Latimer will maintain his commitment to push for the implementation of policies that address the root causes of the housing crisis, which includes incentivizing the construction of affordable housing units... as well as protecting renters' rights, and expanding access to homeownership opportunities for low and middle-income families.”

• ✓SupportsContinue U.S. military aid to Israel

  Latimer says he will continue to stand with Israel's right to self-defense while advocating for a two-state solution.[1]

  “George will continue to stand with Israel and support its rights of existence, stability, self-defense, and peace – and will advocate for a two-state solution among Israelis and Palestinians.”

• ✕OpposesExpand immigration enforcement and deportationsFrom recorded votes

  Voted no 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.[9][10][11][12]

  What they say: Latimer supports comprehensive immigration reform focused on work permits and a path to citizenship rather than expanded enforcement, and says he helped house asylum seekers as County Executive.[1]

  “As a candidate for Congress, Latimer firmly advocates for supporting comprehensive immigration reform... George will prioritize accelerating work permits for immigrants to contribute to our economy while creating a fair and accessible path to citizenship.”

• ✓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).[10][11][12][13]

• ✓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.[10][11][12]

• ✕OpposesBroad tariffs on imported goodsFrom recorded votes

  Voted yes on Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada (H.J. Res. 72, 2026-02-11).[14]

• "George Latimer understands it is only by lifting each other up that we all rise together... addressing the availability of affordable housing has been and will continue to remain a top priority."[1]
• "Latimer will continue to prioritize keeping our communities safe by advocating for gun reform including an assault weapons ban and universal background checks."[1]
• "George will be an advocate for combating climate change, investing in renewable energy sources to transition away from fossil fuels, and creating sustainable green jobs."[1]
• "George is deeply committed to continue these efforts and can assure you that he will protect Medicare and Social Security from being dismantled."[1]

• Latimer was born in Mount Vernon, New York, in 1953, the son of Italian and Irish immigrant families, and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1970.[1]
• Latimer earned a B.A. in history and theology from Fordham University (1974) and an M.P.A. from New York University's Wagner School (1976); he worked as a marketing executive for Nestlé and Benchmark Hospitality.[1]
• Latimer served on the Rye City Council (1988–1992), as a Westchester County Legislator (1992–2004), in the New York State Assembly (2005–2012), and in the New York State Senate (2013–2017).[1]
• Latimer was elected Westchester County Executive in 2017 and served until his election to Congress, defeating incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the 2024 Democratic primary.[1]

Raised $514K · spent $606K · $101K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

• ✕OpposesRaise taxes on high earners or corporations

  Cinquemani's platform calls for tax relief rather than higher taxes, along with a broad reduction in federal spending.[7]

  “tax relief, lower energy costs, to create high-paying union jobs, cut the budget, tame inflation, and lower interest rates to make housing more affordable”

• ✕OpposesFaster transition away from fossil fuels

  Cinquemani supports recommissioning the Indian Point nuclear plant and expanding natural gas extraction for energy independence, rather than a faster transition away from fossil fuels.[7]

  “Drill, baby, drill!”

• His campaign lists objectives of "tax relief, lower energy costs, to create high-paying union jobs, cut the budget, tame inflation, and lower interest rates to make housing more affordable."[7]
• "The American worker is the backbone of our economy," with an emphasis on promoting union trades as an alternative to costly college degrees.[7]

• Cinquemani is a graduate of Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations (B.S., 1990) and Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1994), admitted to the New York State Bar in 1995.[8]
• Cinquemani has operated the Law Office of Joseph Cinquemani, Esq., in New Rochelle for over 25 years, practicing business law, real estate transactions, and secured transactions.[8]
• Cinquemani is licensed as a real estate broker and serves on the New York State Bar Association's Cannabis Law Section Committee.[8]