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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Announced county space to maintain White Plains Social Security office facing closure.
“The expected closure of the Social Security Administration’s White Plains hearing office will mean seniors and people with disabilities will have to drive long distances – as far away as New Haven and Albany — at greater expense, to fight for their rights. But that does not have to happen”
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Rep. Latimer Votes in Support of Bills to Help Small Businesses
Voted to pass seven bipartisan bills supporting small businesses and veterans.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy, employ many of our neighbors, and provide character to our main streets. It is important that we do all we can to support them”
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Rep. Latimer’s Statement on Reckless Republican Budget Plan House Passage
Opposed GOP budget plan providing tax breaks to billionaires while cutting Medicare and SNAP.
“Like many House Democrats, I am extremely concerned about the House Republican budget plan that just passed the House, and how it would affect families in my district. The cuts needed for these tax breaks will mean over 196,000 residents in my district are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage.”
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Rep. Latimer on Social Security Administration Office Closure: “It is unacceptable”
Criticized Social Security Administration's closure of White Plains hearing office affecting seniors and disabled constituents.
“The closure of the hearing office in our district means that seniors and people who are disabled will have to travel much longer distances – as far away as Albany and New Haven— at greater expense, to fight for their benefits.”
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Rep. Latimer Announces Appropriations Funding Submission Process
Announced fiscal year 2026 appropriations funding submission process for municipalities and nonprofits.
“As a former county executive, I understand just how vital federal funding is for our communities”
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Congressman Latimer, Local Elected Officials, Voting Rights Advocates Denounce SAVE Act
Denounced the SAVE Act as making it harder for eligible citizens to vote.
“This bill would be better named the Stop All Voter Engagement Act because that is what it will do. U.S. citizens have the right to vote in national elections, period. We should be making it easier for people to vote, not harder”
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Rep. Latimer’s Statement on President Calling for Immediate Closure of Dept. of Education
Criticized President Trump's call to close the Department of Education as harmful.
“President Trump just said he thinks the Department of Education is a ‘con job’ and should be closed immediately. This is a ridiculous and harmful statement. The Department of Education provides critical funding for low-income schools and resources for students with disabilities.”
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Rep. Latimer Denounces Proposed Tariffs on U.S. Allies on House Floor
Denounced Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico on House floor.
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Rep. Latimer Helps Introduce New Bill to Stop Musk from Invading Americans’ Privacy
Introduced Taxpayer Data Protection Act to prevent Elon Musk from accessing Treasury Department payment systems.
“I have heard from hundreds of my constituents that they are concerned about Elon Musk’s takeover of the federal payment system and what it means for their sensitive information and privacy.”
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Congressman Latimer Defends Local Project Funding
Joined 153 House Democrats urging Trump Administration to clarify frozen infrastructure and climate funding.
“This executive order is a source of great anxiety for communities and businesses across the 16thCongressional District and throughout the country. This funding is used to build new roads, fix bridges, replace lead pipes, improve mass transit, strengthen infrastructure against natural disasters, and much more”
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Reps. Latimer, Alford Introduce Bill to Improve Transparency in Small Business Contracting
Introduced bipartisan bill to improve transparency in federal small business contracting process.
“Small businesses are vital to the economic health of our communities - they sustain local economies and provide uplifting opportunities for families across this country.”
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Latimer Launches Local Government Outreach
Launched outreach plan to visit local governments throughout Westchester and Bronx communities.
“For too long, DC representatives were invisible between elections, the local officials in the cities, towns, villages, and community boards of this area. This is a new day of connectivity and cooperation”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.