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The great people of New York’s 2nd Congressional District sent me to Washington because of my willingness to put self-interests aside and be a citizen legislator.
I firmly believe that what unites us as Americans is more than anything that may divide us. I joined the Problems Solvers Caucus in Congress to break through the gridlock of today’s politics and find commonsense solutions on behalf of Long Islanders.
I have been a staunch supporter and advocate for Congressional Reform and the implementation of Term Limits for both Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. With that goal in mind, I became an original co-sponsor of House Joint Resolution (H.J.Res.) 12, which proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
Here's how I’m fighting for Congress to work in a way that benefits NY-02:
- H.J.Res. 12 – Proposing an amendment to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve
- H.J.Res.11 - Proposing an amendment requiring the Supreme Court be composed of nine justices
For more information concerning work and views related to Congress, please contact my office.
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