George Latimer
Representative for New York · Democratic · United States
“At home in New York, we will take part in the celebrations at the 99th annual Yonkers Columbus Day parade, featuring live music, a flag- raising ceremony, and concluding with an Italian street festival filled with everyone's favorite Italian dishes and treats.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam Speaker, I rise today to defend against attacks on a cornerstone of our free and fair elections: our right as Americans to vote by mail. The first large-scale absentee voting took place during the Civil War, under the direct order of President Lincoln, to ensure those who were bravely serving our country were still represented.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Celebrations across Westchester and the Bronx will take place, including a community-wide event honoring the past, present, and future of the Hispanic community in New Rochelle, with events as well in Port Chester, Yonkers, Elmsford, White Plains, and in Wakefield and Edenwald.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Rather, they are trying to put food on the table in the face of rising grocery prices and gas in their tanks as fuel prices soar. Instead of finding ways to practically help Americans afford their basic expenses, the President would rather try to bribe voters to keep power.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“The goal is simple: lower costs, rein in executive overreach, and restore trust in those in Washington that are working for you, no matter where you are in this country. It is time to put the financial stability of everyday Americans ahead of partisan agendas.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam Speaker, I rise today as we begin Hispanic Heritage Month, a time for members of the Hispanic community to honor their culture and to join together for traditions and gatherings.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
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“His pastoral reach goes beyond the congregation, across the city of Mount Vernon, the county of Westchester, New York State, and, indeed, the Nation. Grace Baptist has sponsored churches in Florida and overseas; his preaching and teaching has reached thousands more through social media. He is a leader, as well, in the National Action Network and the Conference of National Black Churches. There will be many more celebrations honoring Dr. Richardson throughout this pastoral year. Let me add my voice with so many others to congratulate Dr. Richardson and First Lady Inez Richardson for their lifelong achievements in Westchester, the Bronx, and all across our land. ____________________”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, yesterday in Mount Vernon, New York, a packed congregation came together to honor the 50th pastoral anniversary for Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, the senior pastor of the largest African-American church in my home county, Grace Baptist Church. It is hard to grasp that Dr. Richardson has led Grace from the pulpit for one-half century, leading his flock through both good and difficult times.”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, this past Sunday I had the great pleasure of attending the ceremony celebrating Reverend Lamont S. Granby's 15th pastoral anniversary. As the esteemed reverend of Bronxville's First Baptist Church, he serves as the first African-American pastor in the church's 160 years.”
House of Representatives31 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, Elon Musk's so-called department of government elimination is closing the Social Security hearing office in White Plains in May, just like that. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins offered the Federal Government county space that would be more cost-effective. The offer was turned down because this isn't about saving the government money. This is about thoughtlessly cutting critical services in the name of ideology.”
House of Representatives27 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, the House just voted to pass a radical, partisan government funding bill. I voted ``no'' because it lets Elon Musk decide how this money is going to be spent by Federal agencies. There is a lot wrong with this bill. This bill fails to lower the cost of housing and instead cuts rent subsidies for low-income Americans, including seniors and domestic violence survivors, by $700 million.”
House of Representatives11 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, this weekend in Yonkers, I met four constituents who have recently been fired from Federal service. Their human stories force us to consider the painful toll created by the cut- and-destroy method of management by this administration. Departments are being slashed and eliminated and so are the lives of professionals who have devoted their entire careers to public service.”
House of Representatives10 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of James Roger Rice, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, attorney, and a man of deep faith, who passed away on February 16, 2025. Roger was a standout student athlete at Hutchinson Technical High School and earned a full college scholarship to play basketball at King's College in Pennsylvania. He pursued his J.D.”
House of Representatives3 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, there were reports last night that the Social Security Administration may reduce their staff by more than 50 percent. This will affect whether seniors receive all the benefits that they are entitled to. Mr. Speaker, as you know, 10,000 baby boomers every day become eligible for Social Security. How could they possibly keep up with that demand with a 50 percent reduction in staff?”
House of Representatives27 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, House Republicans just passed their budget plan. Like many House Democrats, I am clear-eyed about this plan and how it will affect families in Westchester and the Bronx. This budget is a direct attack on the working and middle class, all while handing more than $4.5 trillion in tax breaks to the wealthiest in our society.”
House of Representatives25 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, the new administration, as it indiscriminately cuts services, has announced that it will not keep the Social Security Administration's hearing office in White Plains, New York. Closing this hearing office with no local replacement is unacceptable to the community it serves, and it covers multiple congressional districts.”
House of Representatives24 February 2025Source ↗
“Madam Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Rod and Shirley Saunders, who have both dedicated decades of their lives to serving the Bronx community. Rod is a former president of the African American Association of Co- op City and the Wakefield Kiwanis Club. In 2004, Rod was appointed by the Bronx borough president to serve on the NYC Department of Education's Community Education Council.”
House of Representatives12 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I am a proud New Yorker, and today I speak as a proud American. An American tragedy has played out in California, and those who have lost their homes and their lives are first and foremost Americans. This Nation has an obligation to help all of our fellow citizens. For those who claim America first, its is not America first except for California, America first except for Massachusetts or New York.”
House of Representatives10 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Gus Williams, a basketball great and New York 16th Congressional District native from Mt. Vernon, New York. Gus was born October 10, 1953, in Mt. Vernon, and his basketball talent made him one of the greatest players to ever hail from my hometown. On the basketball court, Gus got the nickname ``The Wizard'' for his acrobatic style, speed, and incredibly accurate midrange jump shots-- none of which I have. He led the Mt.”
House of Representatives23 January 2025Source ↗