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Timothy M. Kennedy

Timothy M. Kennedy is a Democratic U.S. representative from New York.

Current office
U.S. representative
Jurisdiction
New York
Seat or institution
New York · House District 26
Research date
October 19, 2026

Party in the source: Democratic. A party label is directory information, not an endorsement.

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Career context

Official Congressional Directory career notes (compiled October 2025): occupational therapist, 1999-2010; member, Erie County, New York legislature, 2004-10; member, New York State Senate, 2011-24; elected to the 118th Congress, by special election, on April 30, 2024, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative Brian Higgins; reelected to the 119th Congress on November 5, 2024.

Attributed Congressional Directory material compiled through October 1, 2025, published February 20, 2026. This is historical career context, not a newly verified biography of every detail.

Committees and subcommittees

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BodyTypeSource-reported role
Committee on Homeland Securitystandingmember
Committee on Veterans' Affairsstandingmember
Transportation and Maritime Securitysubcommitteemember
Emergency Management and Technologysubcommitteemember
Oversight and Investigationssubcommitteemember
Economic Opportunitysubcommitteemember

House assignments are from the October 1, 2026 source snapshot. Historical source-listed bodies are excluded from current assignments.

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Selected public records

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DateQuestion and measureRecorded responseRole / periodSource
September 16, 2026H R 10326On PassagePROOF ActNayHouse service · 119th CongressOfficial roll call ↗
July 20, 2026H R 4541On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedEARLY Act ReauthorizationYeaHouse service · 119th CongressOfficial roll call ↗
July 3, 2025H R 1On Motion to Concur in the Senate AmendmentOne Big Beautiful Bill ActNoHouse service · 119th CongressOfficial roll call ↗

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