U.S. Representative for New York’s 26th District

Timothy M. Kennedy

Democrat 2nd term Up 2026

97LoyaltyMed 98

100AttendMed 98

12BipartMed 12

13BreaksMed 7

Position · −0.39

In office: House 2024–now
2 years in CongressMore senior than 17% of the House
Breaks on: Crime and Law Enforcement 17%
Commerce 13%
Committees: Homeland Security
Veterans' Affairs
Bills on: Armed Forces and National Security
Transportation and Public Works
Immigration
Age: 49

2026 election

Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

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Bottom line

Moves bills further than peers: effectiveness 1.35 against 0.50 expected.
Breaks with Democrats most on Crime and Law Enforcement: voted against them on 17% of party-line votes (4 of 24), against 4% for most Democrats.
Ranking member of the Emergency Management and Technology subcommittee (Homeland Security).

Where Kennedy has influence

Roles

Ranking Member · Emergency Management and Technology (Homeland Security)

Homeland Security · 7th in seniority on the minority side
Veterans' Affairs · 7th in seniority on the minority side

Bills on the move

Talks most about

Immigration Enforcement 1 statementOpposed $17 million ICE detention facility expansion
Tariffs 1 statementOpposes escalating tariffs raising costs for regional manufacturers
Border Security Equipment 1 statementPassed bill allowing families to apply and interview together for NEXUS

Stories in Kennedy’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.

Where Kennedy breaks with Democrats

Method

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Kennedy voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.

Crime and Law Enforcement 17% · 4 of 24 party 4%
Commerce 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%
Education 8% · 1 of 12 party 0%

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Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

Where Kennedy broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Date	Measure	Title	Vote	Result
Sep 16, 2026	H.J.Res. 213	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor…	Nay	Passed 214–208
Sep 16, 2026	H.R. 10326	PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act	Nay	Passed 217–207
Sep 15, 2026	H.J.Res. 210	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels…	Nay	Passed 216–211
Sep 15, 2026	H.Res. 1530	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the…	Nay	Passed 214–211
Sep 15, 2026	H.Res. 1530	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.On Ordering the Previous Question · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the…	Nay	Passed 214–208
Jul 15, 2026	H.R. 8595	Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party	Nay	Failed 104–314
May 14, 2026	H.R. 5625	Cashless Bail Reporting ActOn Passage · This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish annually a list of state and local governments that permit individuals who are…Broke w/ party	Yea	Passed 308–116
May 13, 2026	H.R. 1346	To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party	Yea	Passed 218–203

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

What Kennedy is saying

All 12 statements and posts

Statement · Press release · Oct 2, 2026

Kennedy Condemns Trump Administration’s $17 Million Expansion of ICE Detention Facility in Batavia

Condemned Trump administration's $17 million ICE detention facility expansion.
“This administration told the American people it was going after the worst of the worst. Now they've admitted in writing that it isn't true. More than 70 percent of the people held in Batavia have no criminal record, and DHS says that doesn't matter.”

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Statement · Press release · Sep 22, 2026

Stop Trump’s Tariff Tax: Kennedy Warns Escalating Trade War with Canada Threatens Western New York Manufacturing Jobs

Warned that Trump's Canada tariffs threaten Western New York manufacturing jobs and costs.
“Manufacturing built this region, and the workers training right here at Northland are the reason Western New York’s manufacturing sector has a future.”

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Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

Kennedy’s NEXUS for Families Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives

Passed NEXUS for Families Act to simplify cross-border travel enrollment for families.
“I am proud to lead the NEXUS for Families Act, legislation that modernizes and improves the process and ensures it actually works for families.”

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Mentions H.R. 9382
Statement · Press release · Sep 10, 2026

Kennedy Sends Oversight Letter to EPA & Army Corps of Engineers Seeking Answers and Transparency in Ongoing NECRA Project

Kennedy Presses Federal Agencies for Clarity on Contamination, Testing Timeline, Resident Protections, Relocation Assistance, and Financial Impacts on Affected Families BUFFALO, N.Y. – Congressman Tim Kennedy sent a letter to U.S.…
“As the elected federal representative of the families directly impacted by this situation, I am deeply concerned that the pace, transparency, and scope of the joint federal and state response have not adequately matched the urgent concerns facing affected residents.”
Statement · Press release · Sep 4, 2026

Kennedy, Ranking Member Thompson, Homeland Security Dems Demand DHS Cooperate with Homicide Investigation into Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam

After Thorough Review, AG James Determined her Office Lacked Authority to Prosecute, Referred Case to Erie County DA BUFFALO, N.Y. – Standing feet from where Mr. Nurul Amin Shah Alam was found, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) was joined…
“It has been more than six months since Nurul Amin Shah Alam died after DHS left him, blind and disabled, outside of a closed coffee shop in the middle of winter without the proper footwear or clothing needed for the Buffalo climate and no way to call for help.”
Statement · Press release · Sep 3, 2026

House Homeland Security Democrats Visit Buffalo to Discuss Domestic Extremism Prevention, Meet With 5/14 Families

Delegation Met with Law Enforcement, Local Officials, and Families of 5/14 Victims and Survivors to Examine Emergency Response and Warn Against Trump Administration Cuts to FEMA Preparedness Grants BUFFALO, N.Y. - Today, at the invitation…
“What happened at the Tops on Jefferson Avenue was an act of racist domestic terrorism, and this community has carried that weight every day since.”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Kennedy voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured

1.35· expected 0.50

Above expectations

Rank 109 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead

How far Kennedy’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.

30 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 27 substantive, 2 commemorative. Compare the House

How Kennedy’s ratings compare with every representative

Ratings, 119th Congress

Scores run 0–100 and always sit next to a median. Each tick is one representative; the ringed marker is Kennedy.

Attendance

How it’s measured

100/ 100

Chamber median 98 · 1 missed of 674

Voted on 673 of 674 roll calls; missed 1. Higher than 92% of House members.

Party loyalty

How it’s measured

97/ 100

House D median 98 · Rank 137 of 214

Sided with the Democratic majority on 472 votes that split the parties. Lower than 65% of House members.

Bipartisan

How it’s measured

12/ 100

Chamber median 12 · +0

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Higher than 57% of House members.

Position

How it’s measured

−0.39

Democratic middle 80%: -0.52 to -0.23

Left–right position from roll-call similarity (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview), from −1 to +1. Members who vote alike sit near each other.

Bills, 119th Congress

All 32 sponsored bills

Sponsored 32 (House median 25) · cosponsored 535 (median 289), 178 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Transportation and Public Works, Immigration.

H.R. 10191 To require curbside delivery of mail at certain housing developments, and for other purposes.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
H.R. 10162 STORMWATER ActEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Aug 27, 2026 In committee
H.R. 9382 To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to link together applications of family members throughout the NEXUS application process, and for other purposes.Requires linking family member applications in the NEXUS border program. AI-readImmigration · Introduced Jul 9, 2026 Passed a chamber
H.R. 9433 VA Coaching into Care ActEstablishes a coaching program to help veterans access Department of Veterans Affairs care. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 In committee
H.R. 9409 Remote Control Locomotives Safety Improvement Act of 2026Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 In committee
H.R. 8010 VA Police Recruitment and Retention Act of 2026Establishes recruitment and retention programs for Department of Veterans Affairs police officers. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 4, 2026 In committee
H.R. 9099 DHS Release Transparency ActRequires the Department of Homeland Security to report on detainee releases. AI-readImmigration · Introduced Jun 2, 2026 In committee
H.R. 6574 Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals ActEducation · Introduced Apr 27, 2026 In committee

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged

Issue	Votes	Yea share
Congress	158	15%
Economics and Public Finance	70	29%
Armed Forces & National Security	61	36%
Energy	38	32%
Crime and Law Enforcement	33	55%
Environmental Protection	33	45%
Government Operations and Politics	29	55%
Public Lands and Natural Resources	28	57%
Commerce	27	81%
International Affairs	26	88%

Show all 32 issues

Issue	Votes	Yea share
Finance and Financial Sector	24	63%
Immigration	17	41%
Education	16	31%
Agriculture and Food	14	57%
Science, Technology, Communications	12	100%
Labor and Employment	11	73%
Health	8	75%
Taxation	8	88%
Transportation and Public Works	8	88%
Emergency Management	7	86%
Law	7	43%
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	5	80%
Native Americans	5	100%
Animals	4	50%
Families	4	50%
Housing and Community Development	4	100%
Procedural	4	75%
Foreign Trade and International Finance	3	100%
Social Welfare	3	67%
Arts, Culture, Religion	2	50%
Water Resources Development	2	100%
Government operations & elections	1	0%

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Who votes alike

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

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Campaign money

Method

In the 2025–26 cycle Kennedy’s campaign raised $2.3M: $1.7M (74%) from individuals and $576K (25%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.2M.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

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