2024 New York (NY-04) US House of Representatives Voters Guide

Mixed. Said he would “probably” vote for a 15-week ban, then rescinded that statement. Voted to ban funding abortion for military members. Opposed a ruling banning Mifepris-tone. Abortion is “a state issue,” not national.

Legal. The overturning of Roe v. Wade was “disastrous” and a “shocking and potentially devastating setback.” Has “consistently been an advocate for reproductive rights.” “The government should not be dictating to women… what to do with their bodies.”

No. Voted to cut funding for EPA greenhouse gas reduction. Voted to increase oil and gas production, encourage fracking, and repeal the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. In 2023 voted to repeal clean energy tax credits; in 2024 requested that the credits be saved. Supports “all of the above” energy strategy.

Yes. Would “address the climate crisis and invest in climate resiliency projects to protect our homes.” In 2019 supported “limiting emissions, investing in renewable solar energy and working toward an all-electric fleet” for Hempstead town.

Authored a bill to codify a federal “bill of rights” for officers, including protections in misconduct investigations. “Too many [police] officers have been unjustly targeted”; will “fight for the men and women in blue.” Supports investing in de-escalation training.

“I support law enforcement” and “funding law enforcement.” Calls for better access to mental health resources to deal with crime. Supported reversing the 2019 NY state elimination of cash bail: “Judges… should be the one who have the discretion to set this.”

Mixed. Will “put an end to wasteful government spending.” Opposes “regulatory barriers.” Supported funding infrastructure and economic opportunities for veterans.

Likely increase. In 2019 supported funding to solve the “affordable housing crisis” in Hempstead. As the town’s supervisor, supported funding infrastructure projects, including $59 million to fix roads.

Unclear. “Bureaucrats… should not be dictating to parents, teachers and elected school boards.” Voted to restore Arlington Cemetery’s Confederate monument. Made posts celebrating Black History Month.

No position found. “On Juneteenth, we commemorate the end of slavery in America.”

Mostly loosen. Voted to block EPA regulations on vehicles and block hunting restrictions on federal lands. Voted to allow access to public lands for energy development. Voted to ban funding to enforce the Clean Air Act. Sponsored a bill to conserve and restore Long Island Sound.

Tighten. “I will be a strong voice for clean air, clean water, and environmental protection.” In 2020, as Hempstead town supervisor expanded a shellfish hatchery which filtered water and reduced pollution. Monitoring of air and water quality needs “an enforcement mechanism.”

Mostly loosen. Would arrest those “carrying illegal firearms,” not limit those “carrying them legally.” Sponsored a bill allowing federal officers to purchase retired firearms. Praised an indictment for illegal firearm sales.

Tighten. Supports “common sense gun safety laws,” universal background checks, and “red flag” laws. Would ban “carrying weapons in public places where our children play.” Would ban “deadly military style assault weapons.”

Mixed. “Will stop” a “government takeover of our health care system.” Would strengthen the employer-based insurance system.  Opposed the Inflation Reduction Act, which included lowering Medicare drug prices, because of costs. Will work to “fully fund” Medicare, Social Security, & Medicaid.

Increase. Praises the Inflation Reduction Act for lowering Medicare drug prices and the Affordable Care Act for providing “health care for millions.” Supports reduced costs, expanding access, and protecting Medicare and Social Security.

Supports deporting illegal migrants. Would invest in Border Patrol officers. Authored a bill mandating “a report on the border crisis’s impacts on law enforcement agencies.” Voted to limit asylum and to build a border wall. Called the Senate’s 2024 bipartisan border security bill “disastrous.”

Supports the Senate’s 2024 “bipartisan border security deal.” Seeks “more border patrol-agents,” “advanced ‘smart’ technology,” “strategic physical barriers,” and expediting “the asylum and deportation processes.” Supports “a pathway to citizenship” for “members of our workforce” and “those who come legally.”

Easier. Supports “organized labor.” In the House could not support any measures with “a devastating effect for organized labor.” Worked with a local air traffic control union to pass an FAA reauthorization bill that would secure jobs in his district.

Easier. “Unions built Long Island’s middle class, and I will always stand with them.” As Hempstead supervisor, appointed the first labor union member to the Industrial Development Agency. “Organized Labor has my back, and I’ve got theirs.”

Mixed. Voted to deny reimbursements for service members receiving gender-affirming medical care. Voted to ban transgender athletes in women’s sports. Supports marriage equality.

Expand. “Will be a fierce defender of LGBTQ+ rights in Congress.” To those who do not feel “safe to be open about their sexuality or gender identity… I will always be your champion.” Supports marriage equality.

Ban. Hosted “Legal Does Not Mean Safe” seminars warning about risks of marijuana. “The legalization of marijuana” would worsen the “opioid epidemic.” In 2019, regarding arrests for marijuana possession: “If they’re arrested, it’s because they deserve to be.”

Unclear. In 2019 agreed with a one-year moratorium on the sale of marijuana within Hempstead and a ban on smoking it in town parks. “We’re in a legal grey area… we need to press pause and see how the legal landscape shapes out.”

No. Voted to end the 2022 student loan payment pause and forgiveness plan. Signed a brief opposing Biden’s loan forgiveness. “American taxpayers should NOT be paying off student loans for campus protesters.”

No position found.

Will “fight to lower federal taxes.” Opposed raising the NY payroll tax to fund NYC’s MTA. Voted against restoring federal business deductions and expanding the child tax credit. Would repeal the State and Local Tax (SALT) cap and fix the SALT marriage penalty.

Says that, as Hempstead Town Supervisor, her cost-saving measures enabled the town to lower taxes. “I reached across the aisle to cut taxes.” Supports repealing the State and Local Tax (SALT) cap.

Harder. Sponsored a bill implementing voter ID, restricting vote by mail, and limiting who is allowed to drop off the ballot of another person.

Easier. Wants to “reinvigorate the Voting Rights Act.” Supports requiring states with voting rights violations to get preclearance before making changes to voting practices.