Jerrold Nadler — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in New York, 2026

Jerrold Nadler voted against the 2026 government funding package, citing a moral obligation to withhold funds from ICE due to concerns about their actions in immigrant communities and alleged violations of court orders. As Judiciary Chair, he worked to create a pathway to citizenship for DREAMers, led legislation to overturn the Muslim Ban, and secured key funding for immigrant priorities, including reducing the green card backlog. He is committed to comprehensive immigration reform and protecting immigrants.

““Congress has a moral obligation to withhold funds from ICE and not allow them to continue terrorizing communities across the country. While I support other components of this funding package, this bill gives ICE a blank check to continue their brutal and reckless campaign to strike fear in immigrant communities and kill Americans on the streets. ... I cannot and will not in good conscience vote to continue funding ICE for one more day.” – Representative Jerrold Nadler, Nadler Statement on NO Vote on 2026 Government Funding Package, February 4, 2026”

Jerrold Nadler voted against a Republican continuing resolution in 2025, stating it would eliminate healthcare for 15 million Americans and decline to extend crucial ACA tax credits. He advocates for the government to provide affordable, accessible, and reliable healthcare, considering it a human right. Nadler was an original cosponsor of the Medicare-for-All Act, has worked to reduce prescription drug costs, supported the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and defended women's reproductive rights.

“I could not in good conscience vote for a Republican continuing resolution that abandons families, risks millions of Americans’ healthcare, and leaves our public health system weaker." — Jerrold Nadler, Nadler Statement on Voting NO on the Republicans' Continuing Resolution, September 19, 2025.”

Jerrold Nadler strongly supports climate action, stating the climate crisis is an existential challenge requiring bold solutions. He was an original co-sponsor of the Green New Deal, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, invest in renewable energy, and create green jobs. Nadler has a record of pro-environment votes, as noted by the League of Conservation Voters for 2019 and 2020.

“The climate crisis is the existential challenge of our moment. We must be bold. - Jerrold Nadler, jerrynadler.com”

Jerrold Nadler has advocated for reproductive rights, supporting the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the Women’s Health Protection Act, and the EACH Woman Act. He also opposed H.R. 2299 and H.R. 3541, which aimed to limit minors' access to reproductive care. Nadler believes the right of women to make reproductive decisions is a pillar of women’s equality and received an endorsement from NARAL for his leadership on this issue.

“I am committed to doing all I can to protect a woman's right to choose. That is why I am proud to support the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would put an end to states banning or limiting access to abortion, and the EACH Woman Act, which repeals the discriminatory Hyde Amendment and ends abortion coverage bans once and for all. — Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY)”

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“Congress has a moral obligation to withhold funds from ICE and not allow them to continue terrorizing communities across the country. While I support other components of this funding package, this bill gives ICE a blank check to continue their brutal and reckless campaign to strike fear in immigrant communities and kill Americans on the streets. In just the past two weeks, ICE murdered two Americans and kidnapped a five-year-old boy. - Representative Jerrold Nadler, Statement on NO Vote on 2026 Government Funding Package, February 4, 2026”

Jerrold Nadler voted for an appropriations package that included investments in the education system and local district projects, stating he was proud to support such a sweeping investment. He also supported a Congressional coronavirus relief package in December 2020, which was tagged with 'Education and Children' as key issues.

““This appropriations package is a sweeping investment in America's working families, infrastructure, education system, and much more, including important projects in our district. I was proud to…” — Congressman Jerrold Nadler, nadler.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?IssueID=8365”

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