George Latimer
U.S. Representative · NY-16 · Democrat
Statements and posts
62 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Questioned SBA Administrator on regional office closures and lack of clarity on tariffs for small businesses.
“I asked the Administrator questions I have heard directly from local Chambers of Commerce and small business owners, and she couldn’t provide me with any clarity”
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Rep. Latimer Announces Community Project Funding Priorities
Announced community project funding priorities for fiscal year 2026 to House Appropriations Committee.
“I am excited to announce these projects as my community funding priorities for Fiscal Year 2026. Because Congressional Republicans left FY25 projects unfunded, I decided to resubmit the projects submitted last year by my predecessor”
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Rep. Latimer’s Bipartisan Bill to Help Small Businesses Passes House Unanimously
House unanimously passed Latimer's bipartisan bill requiring federal agencies to explain contract solicitation cancellations.
“Small business owners are often resource constrained. Every day, these individuals engage in a variety of business-related activities, from selling products to developing marketing materials to handling compliance issues”
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Rep. Latimer’s Statement on Closure of White Plains Social Security Hearing Office
Criticized Social Security Administration closure of White Plains hearing office.
“Like many in Westchester County, I am incredibly frustrated by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)’s decision to close this office in White Plains. I have sent three letters to different Commissioners explaining how detrimental this will be for our area.”
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Voted against Republican budget, criticizing healthcare and food assistance cuts for vulnerable populations.
“This is America’s worst budget ever. This is essentially a tax scam to help the wealthiest Americans and take away healthcare and food assistance from people who need it to survive. It is so harmful and unpopular that Republicans had the debate in the middle of the night and the vote before America woke up.”
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Rep. Latimer Returns Over $589,000 in Federal Benefits to Westchester and Bronx Residents
Announced constituent services team returned $589,000 in federal benefits in four months.
“When people think of a member of Congress, they usually think about work done in Washington, DC passing laws and voting”
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Rep. Latimer Participates in Hearing on How Trump’s Tariffs Are Hurting Small Businesses
Participated in hearing on Trump's tariffs harming small businesses.
“Small businesses provide character to our main streets and employ many of our neighbors. Trump’s tariff policies have created uncertainty for small businesses, and it will affect our local economies in the short and long term”
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Eastchester High School Student Wins Rep. Latimer’s Congressional Art Competition
Announced Eastchester High School student as winner of NY-16 Congressional Art Competition.
“The quality of art that high school students in Westchester and the Bronx are creating is remarkable. We have many talented, socially aware teenagers in our district, and I was impressed with the submissions my office received”
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Criticized Trump administration proposal to cut 83,000 VA staff positions.
“When a young person joins the military, Americans make them a promise that we will take care of them, for the rest of their lives. That is why it is so perplexing, and frankly unconscionable, that the administration has proposed devastating cuts to VA healthcare and benefits”
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Trump’s Social Security Administration: “We do not need space in White Plains”
Criticized Social Security Administration's refusal to use county space for White Plains office.
“I am deeply disappointed by the response I received from Acting Commissioner Dudek. I am frustrated on behalf of my elderly and disabled constituents. It is clear that this administration has no intention of helping Americans receive benefits they have earned.”
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Rep. Latimer Visits Bronx VA Medical Center, Meets with Veterans and Staff
Visited Bronx VA Medical Center to advocate against proposed Trump administration cuts to veteran healthcare.
“Veterans have given so much to our country, and it is our responsibility to take care of them. Many of the staff at the VA Medical Center are veterans themselves, which makes any cuts proposed by President Trump even more unconscionable”
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Rep. Latimer and His Constituent Services Team Assist Residents in Greenburgh and Mount Vernon
Held mobile office hours to assist residents with federal benefits and services.
“It was great to be in Greenburgh and Mount Vernon to hear from residents about issues they are facing and introduce them to my staff who can help with individual federal government issues”
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Criticized Republican plans to cut Medicaid by nearly a trillion dollars.
“Medicaid isn’t just a budget line, it’s a lifeline for millions of New Yorkers”
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Rep. Latimer and State Senator Mayer Assist Residents in New Rochelle
Held constituent services event in New Rochelle assisting residents with federal issues.
“It was great to be at the New Rochelle Library to hear from residents about issues they are facing, and introduce them to my staff who can help with individual federal issues. The federal government can at times live up to its reputation as a large bureaucracy and that can be difficult for a person to navigate alone”
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Rep. Latimer Marks 100 Days in Office
Marked 100 days in office and highlighted opposition to Trump administration policies.
“This has been, to be sure, an extremely eventful first 100 days in office. It is hard to believe that events have moved this quickly in so short a timeframe. It is an honor to serve in Congress, even in these unusually difficult times”
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Rep. Latimer: Republican Budget Plan is “Reverse Robin Hood”
Voted against House Republican budget plan, criticizing $7 trillion in tax cuts and benefit cuts.
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Rep. Latimer Votes Against Bill to Suppress Voting
Opposed the SAVE Act as voter suppression that would disenfranchise millions of Americans.
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Rep. Latimer Continues Outreach to Local Governments
Continued outreach meetings with local government boards in Westchester County.
“Residents want to see government solve problems, not point fingers at other governments”
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Rep. Latimer’s Office Starts Mobile Office Hours
Announced mobile office hours to provide constituent services throughout district.
“A lesser-known function of Congressional offices is cutting red tape on behalf of constituents. The federal government could work better and at times lives up to its reputation as a large bureaucracy. That can be difficult for a resident to navigate alone”
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Rep. Latimer’s Statement Slamming Executive Order Eliminating the Department of Education
Opposed Trump executive order eliminating the Department of Education.
“I adamantly oppose this negligent action. Abolishing a federal agency requires an Act of Congress. President Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education is unconstitutional and will be challenged in the courts.”
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Rep. Latimer’s Statement on the Passing of Former Congresswoman Nita Lowey
Released statement honoring former Congresswoman Nita Lowey after her passing.
“She was the definition of an excellent public servant: smart, warm. Principled and fearless. For over 30 years, she represented our home area in Congress with grace and fortitude. Nita Lowey has passed away… but she will be forever remembered. And forever praised.”
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Rep. Latimer Votes Against Partisan Government Funding Bill
Voted against partisan government funding bill citing cuts to housing and veterans healthcare.
“It is clear that everyday residents are outraged with the cut and destroy method of management by the Trump Administration. This strategy is an outrage. Without providing guardrails or reasserting Constitutional authority about how to spend money that Congress appropriates, this systematic dismantling will continue.”
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Rep. Latimer’s Statement on Trump Tax on New York Electricity from Canada
Criticized Trump's Canada tariffs for raising electricity rates for New York ratepayers.
“Electricity rates, which are already high, are about to go up. As we predicted a month ago, President Trump’s ill-advised and thoughtless trade war with our ally Canada is needlessly adding to increasing prices already felt by New York ratepayers.”
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Rep. Latimer’s Bipartisan Bill to Help Small Businesses Passes Committee Unanimously
Bipartisan bill on small business federal contracting transparency passed committee unanimously.
“Small business owners are often resource constrained. Every day, these individuals engage in a variety of business-related activities, from selling products to developing marketing materials to handling compliance issues”
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Rep. Latimer’s Statement After President’s Address to Congress
Criticized Trump's address for defending tariffs and threatening Social Security.
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