

Mostly yes. “The weather is changing, that’s a fact.” Would “focus on building storm resiliency.” Calls for wind, solar, batteries, and natural gas. Opposes “the Green New Deal, banning gas stoves” and EV mandates. In 2019 voted against a New York Climate Act, citing its “exorbitant cost” in subsidies for alternative energy.
Yes. “Climate change is real.” Voted for $369 billion in clean energy investments. Sponsored a bill to “restore the clean energy tax credits.” Opposes the EPA’s rollback of its Endangerment Finding, which regulates greenhouse gas emissions. Is “fighting for [clean, reliable, and affordable energy] in Congress.”
Supports “stronger penalties for violent crime and increased resources for law enforcement.” In 2020 voted against criminalizing police chokeholds in New York that result in “serious physical injury or death.” In 2020 said “bail ‘reform’ has brought mayhem to our streets.”
Mixed. Supports “making it easier [for families] to buy a home” by cutting “red tape.” Supports a “unified crypto regulatory framework that defends freedom.” In 2019 sponsored a bill to “reduce regulatory burdens on small businesses” in New York. In 2019 called for $150 million in additional state infrastructure funding.
Mostly increase. Voted for $280 billion to boost the semiconductor chip industry. In 2021 voted for $1 trillion in infrastructure funding. Voted to prevent energy price gouging during an emergency. Would “cut red tape” to “build energy projects faster.” Would “rein in federal spending” to reduce “pressure on interest rates.”
Mostly tighten. Says “protecting our ecosystems, wildlife, and waterways” is a top priority. In 2019 co-chaired a NY task force to tackle water quality issues; “The time to act is now, and act we shall.” In 2019 sponsored a state bill to ban a carcinogen. Voted against an amendment to the state constitution guaranteeing “a right to clean air and water, and a healthful environment.”
Tighten. “I’m committed to ensuring our drinking water is clean, the Long Island Sound…is protected, and the air we breathe is free from pollution.” Voted against undoing controls on companies emitting seven major hazardous pollutants. Sponsored a bill to fund conservation of threatened plants and wildlife. Voted against weakening the Clean Water Act.
Mixed. Says “individuals and families” should have “control,” not “insurance companies and bureaucrats.” Opposes federal Medicare for All and NY “government run healthcare.” In 2019 sponsored a bill to require health insurance to cover annual mammograms for women over 35.
“We must…deport those criminals here illegally.” Supports ending “asylum loopholes” and “catch and release.” Opposes sanctuary cities. Would expand “legal pathways for merit-based immigration.” “I fully support ICE.” In 2019 supported having a process to give Dreamers “legal resident status.” In 2020 introduced a bill to permit the New York DMV to share immigration status information with ICE.
Easier. “Labor built this country.” Sponsored a bill in 2021 to expand and protect employees’ organizing and collective bargaining rights. Co-chaired the House Labor Caucus, which advances the priorities of workers and the labor movement.
Mixed. Supported a Nassau County ban on transgender athletes in girls’ sports. “Biological men should never compete in female sports or use female locker rooms or bathrooms.” In 2019, voted to ban conversion therapy on minors.
Mostly expand. Sponsored a bill for federal recognition of same-sex marriages. In 2024 said “I don’t think biological boys should be playing in girls’ sports.” In 2025, voted against banning transgender students from women’s sports. In 2019 sponsored a bill banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
No position found.
Harder. Supports a bill to require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in a federal election. Supports voter ID. In 2019 voted against voter registration on election day, against early voting, against expanding vote by mail, and against voter pre-registration for 16-year-olds.
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