Timothy M. Kennedy

House · NY · Democrat

Born: Oct 20, 1976 (age 49)

Service history (2 terms)

118th Congress — House, NY, Democrat (2024-05-06 to 2025-01-03)
119th Congress — House, NY, Democrat (2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03)

Recorded votes (996 on record)

NaysubstantiveJun 10, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 884) to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2056) to require the District of Columbia to comply with federal immigration laws; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2096) to restore the right to negotiate matters pertaining to the discipline of law enforcement officers of the District of Columbia through collective bargaining, to restore the statute of limitations for bringing disciplinary cases against members or civilian employees of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 331) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 489 — Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, H.R. 2096, S. 331, and for other purposes
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NayproceduralJun 10, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 884) to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2056) to require the District of Columbia to comply with federal immigration laws; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2096) to restore the right to negotiate matters pertaining to the discipline of law enforcement officers of the District of Columbia through collective bargaining, to restore the statute of limitations for bringing disciplinary cases against members or civilian employees of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 331) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 489 — Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, H.R. 2096, S. 331, and for other purposes
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YeasubstantiveJun 10, 2025 · House · Passed
Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree — H RES 481 — Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combatting antisemitism and politically motivated violence
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YeasubstantiveJun 10, 2025 · House · Passed
Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree — H RES 488 — Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado
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YeasubstantiveJun 9, 2025 · House · Passed
American Cargo for American Ships Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 2035 — American Cargo for American Ships Act
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NaysubstantiveJun 6, 2025 · House · Passed
American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025
On Passage — H R 2966 — American Entrepreneurs First Act
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NaysubstantiveJun 5, 2025 · House · Passed
CEASE Act of 2025
On Passage — H R 2987 — CEASE Act
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YeaproceduralJun 5, 2025 · House · Failed
CEASE Act of 2025
On Motion to Recommit — H R 2987 — CEASE Act
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NaysubstantiveJun 5, 2025 · House · Passed
Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025
On Passage — H R 2931 — Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act
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YeaproceduralJun 5, 2025 · House · Failed
Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025
On Motion to Recommit — H R 2931 — Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act
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YeasubstantiveJun 4, 2025 · House · Passed
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
On Passage — H R 2483 — SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
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YeasubstantiveJun 4, 2025 · House · Failed
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 2483
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NaysubstantiveJun 4, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2931) to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2966) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to require an applicant for certain loans of the Administration to provide certain citizenship status documentation, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2987) to amend the Small Business Act to require a limit on the number of small business lending companies, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 458 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 2483) the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act; (H.R. 2931) the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act; (H.R. 2966) the American Entrepreneurs First Act; and (H.R. 2987) the CEASE Act
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NayproceduralJun 4, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2931) to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2966) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to require an applicant for certain loans of the Administration to provide certain citizenship status documentation, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2987) to amend the Small Business Act to require a limit on the number of small business lending companies, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 458 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 2483) the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act; (H.R. 2931) the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act; (H.R. 2966) the American Entrepreneurs First Act; and (H.R. 2987) the CEASE Act
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YeasubstantiveJun 3, 2025 · House · Passed
7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 1804 — 7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act
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YeasubstantiveJun 3, 2025 · House · Passed
Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 1642 — Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act
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NaysubstantiveMay 22, 2025 · House · Passed
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
On Passage — H R 1 — One Big Beautiful Act
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YeaproceduralMay 22, 2025 · House · Failed
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1 — One Big Beautiful Act
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NaysubstantiveMay 22, 2025 · House · Passed
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".
On Passage — S J RES 31 — Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act”
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NaysubstantiveMay 22, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 436 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14
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NayproceduralMay 22, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 436 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14
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NayproceduralMay 22, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
On Consideration of the Resolution — H RES 436 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14
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NayproceduralMay 22, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
On Consideration of the Resolution — H RES 436 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14
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YeaproceduralMay 22, 2025 · House · Failed
On Motion to Adjourn — ADJOURN
NaysubstantiveMay 20, 2025 · House · Passed
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.
On Passage — S J RES 13 — Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 20, 2025 · House · Passed
ANCHOR Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 1223 — ANCHOR Act
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NaysubstantiveMay 20, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 31) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act"; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 426 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolutions S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules
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NayproceduralMay 20, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 31) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act"; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 426 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolutions S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules
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YeasubstantiveMay 20, 2025 · House · Passed
Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1286 — Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 19, 2025 · House · Passed
Strengthening the Quad Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 1263 — Strengthening the Quad Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 15, 2025 · House · Passed
Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act
On Passage — H R 2240 — Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act
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NaysubstantiveMay 15, 2025 · House · Passed
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025
On Passage — H R 2255 — Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 14, 2025 · House · Passed
Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree — H RES 352 — Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community
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NaysubstantiveMay 14, 2025 · House · Passed
LEOSA Reform Act
On Passage — H R 2243 — LEOSA Reform Act
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NaysubstantiveMay 14, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2240) to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2243) to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2255) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 405 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 2240) Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act, (H.R. 2243) LEOSA Reform Act, and (H.R. 2255) Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
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NayproceduralMay 14, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2240) to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2243) to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2255) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 405 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 2240) Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act, (H.R. 2243) LEOSA Reform Act, and (H.R. 2255) Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 14, 2025 · House · Passed
Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 2215 — Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 14, 2025 · House · Passed
To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 249 — To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
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YeasubstantiveMay 13, 2025 · House · Passed
Expressing support for local law enforcement officers.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree — H CON RES 30 — Expressing support for local law enforcement officers
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NaysubstantiveMay 8, 2025 · House · Passed
Gulf of America Act
On Passage — H R 276 — Gulf of America Act
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YeaproceduralMay 8, 2025 · House · Failed
Gulf of America Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 276 — Gulf of America Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 7, 2025 · House · Passed
DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
On Passage — H R 881 — DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 7, 2025 · House · Passed
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 1503 — Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act
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NaysubstantiveMay 6, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the ‘‘Gulf of America”, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 377 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) Gulf of America Act, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
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NayproceduralMay 6, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the ‘‘Gulf of America”, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 377 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) Gulf of America Act, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 5, 2025 · House · Passed
MEGOBARI Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 36 — MEGOBARI Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 5, 2025 · House · Passed
ACES Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 530 — ACES Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 1, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
On Passage — H J RES 88 — Congressional disapproval, of the rule submitted by the EPA relating to “California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision”
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NaysubstantiveMay 1, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt".
On Passage — H J RES 78 — Congressional disapproval, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to “Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt”
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NaysubstantiveApr 30, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
On Passage — H J RES 89 — Congressional disapproval, of the rule submitted by the EPA relating to “California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The ’Omnibus’ Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision”
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