U.S. Representative for New York’s 12th District
Jerrold Nadler
Position · −0.51
- In office
- House 1992–now
33 years in CongressMore senior than 98% of the House - Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure · Judiciary
- Bills on
- Transportation and Public Works · Labor and Employment · Health
- Age
- 79
2026 election
Has not filed to run for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Running for this seat
Bottom line
- Hasn’t filed to run in 2026; 18 candidates are running for NY-12.
- Has missed 70 of 674 roll calls this Congress (10%), more than 95% of House members.
- Ranking member of the The Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust subcommittee (the Judiciary).
- 33 years in Congress: more senior than 98% of the House.
Where Nadler has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · The Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust (Judiciary)
- Transportation and Infrastructure · 3rd in seniority on the minority side
- Judiciary · 2nd in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
None of Nadler’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Nadler’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Nadler breaks with Democrats
MethodNadler has voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this Congress.
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Nadler broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | 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 |
| 07/16/26 | Take Care of America’s Veterans ActOn Motion to Recommit · This bill addresses veterans’ benefits, health care, counseling, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) personnel, VA infrastructure, and the… | Not voting |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Passage · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 | Not voting |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 | Not voting |
| 07/14/26 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 05/13/26 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/12/26 | Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail and supply chain crime.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 02/25/26 | Homeowner Energy Freedom ActOn Motion to Recommit · This bill repeals the Department of Energy's (1) high-efficiency electric home rebate program for certain electrification projects in low-… | Not voting |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Nadler is saying
All 8 statements and posts-
Led 50 House members urging HUD to expedite release of delayed HOPWA housing grant funding.
“We write to express our grave concerns regarding the delayed Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program. For many organizations in our communities, this program is vital to ensuring individuals with HIV/AIDS have access to safe and stable housing. We urge…”
HOPWA Grant Funding DelayHousing For Persons With AIDSAI-read
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Led Congressional Jewish Caucus letter urging State Department to preserve Holocaust envoy office.
“Since its establishment in 1999, the Office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues has been the only office in the federal government solely devoted to pursuing justice for Holocaust survivors and advocating on their behalf.”
International AffairsAI-read
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Today, Congressman Jerry Nadler (NY-12) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced the reintroduction of their Fashioning Accountability and Building Real Institutional Change (FABRIC) Act.
“America's garment workers have been undervalued and subjected to unfair labor practices for far too long, due to weak regulations across the fashion industry and the rise of fast fashion. With more than 100,000 New Yorkers contributing their labor to a billion-dollar garment industry, it is time to protect these…”
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Nadler Leads More Than 200 Members Marking The 25th Anniversary Of September 11th Terrorist Attacks
Today, Congressmen Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02), and Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, honoring…
“25 years ago, New Yorkers and Americans across our nation experienced the deepest tragedy. 2,977 lives were lost, thousands were injured, and many more were sickened. We will never forget the lives we lost, and we must continue to serve those who have been afflicted by the toxic air at Ground Zero and in their homes,…”
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Nadler: Government Officials Betrayed The Public In The Aftermath Of 9/11
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) joined Mayor Mamdani to announce the release of more than 170,000 pages of City records documenting the government’s response to the attacks on September 11, 2001 and the aftermath related to the…
“We are here today to remember the innocent lives that were devastated in the days, weeks, and months following the deadly terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.”
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Nadler Statement Ahead Of Vote On H.R. 4795, The “Protect Economic And Academic Freedom Act Of 2026”
I also recognize that those who advocate for BDS can veer into antisemitism if they should use antisemitic tropes or stereotypes, hold Jews collectively responsible for Israel’s actions, target or exclude Jews because they are Jewish, use…
“the First Amendment is no word game. And the rights it protects cannot be renamed away or their protections nullified by ‘mere labels.’”
Mentions H.R. 4795 · voted Nay Sep 3, 2026, roll 655
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Nadler voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 370 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Nadler’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 14
- Action in committee 3
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
14 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 14 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 15 sponsored billsSponsored 15 (House median 25) · cosponsored 443 (median 289), 158 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Transportation and Public Works, Labor and Employment, Health.
- H.R. 10372 FABRIC ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 4605 End Prescription Drug Ads Now ActHealth · Introduced Sep 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9996 No Surprise Bills for New Moms ActHealth · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9995 Restoring Justice for Workers ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6806 Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act of 2025Unknown; bill summary not yet available. AI-readCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Introduced Jun 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8522 PROTECT ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Apr 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8226 Helicopter Safety Parity Act of 2026Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Apr 20, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 985 Expressing opposition to the use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats.Expresses opposition to elective declawing surgery in cats. AI-readAnimals · Introduced Jan 9, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 145 | 14% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 63 | 30% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 55 | 29% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 31 | 35% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 31 | 42% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 27 | 52% | Pro |
| Energy | 26 | 31% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 25 | 52% | Pro |
| Commerce | 24 | 79% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 23 | 87% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 63% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 54% | Pro |
| Education | 13 | 31% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 10 | 70% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 83% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 6 | 83% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DHakeem S. JeffriesNY-899%agreement
- DJennifer L. McClellanVA-499%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Nadler most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Nadler’s campaign raised $258K: $182K (70%) from individuals and $71K (27%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $140K.
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.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Nadler
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 39.
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
- Bmi Political Action Committee (Bmi PAC) Independent PAC
See how much each organization gave Nadler this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inNadler’s own leadership PAC: Manhattan Political Action Committee (Manhattan PAC). A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Nadler’s measures across every Congress on file.
Start with a free account Log inRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, NY-12Democrat2023–present
- U.S. House, NY-10Democrat2013–2023
- U.S. House, NY-8Democrat1993–2013
- U.S. House, NY-17Democrat1992–1993
Seat
- State
- New York
- District
- 12
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 79
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5635
2132 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- New York
- Website
- nadler.house.gov
- CongressmanNadler
- YouTube
- congressmannadler
Elsewhere
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