Daniel S. Goldman
U.S. House · NY-10 · Democrats · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · NY-10
Biography
Overview
Daniel S. Goldman is a Democratic U.S. Representative from New York's 10th congressional district, serving since 2023. A lawyer and former federal prosecutor, he was the lead majority counsel in the first impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump and is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and New Democrat Coalition. He is an heir to the Levi Strauss & Co. fortune.
Career
Goldman's major legislative focus includes gun violence prevention, government ethics and oversight, cybersecurity, and immigration court reform. He co-sponsored the Medicare for All Act and has introduced bills addressing Supreme Court ethics, secure firearm storage, and unaccompanied children protection. He filed an ethics complaint against Representative George Santos and has been active in responding to Trump-related legislative matters. He is among the wealthiest members of Congress with an estimated net worth up to $253 million.
Prior political experience
Goldman first won election to Congress in 2022, narrowly winning the Democratic primary with 25.8% of the vote in a crowded field and winning the general election with 83.9% against Republican nominee Benine Hamdan. In the 2026 primary, he faces a challenge from New York Comptroller Brad Lander after redistricting uncertainty was resolved.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
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Start a campaign targeting Daniel S. GoldmanOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | U.S. House NY-10 | 2025–present | In progress | Daniel S. Goldman | — |
| 1st | U.S. House NY-10 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Jerrold Nadler | Daniel S. Goldman |
Committee assignments
- Counterterrorism and IntelligenceHouse· 2025–present
- Crime and Federal Government SurveillanceHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- The Constitution and Limited GovernmentHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 7869
RAD Conversion Continuity Act
Mar 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7692
Supreme Court Ethics and Investigations Act
Feb 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7658
Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026
Feb 24, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7659
To designate the Pride flag as an authorized flag eligible for display at units of the National Park System, to express the sense of Congress that the Pride flag should be on display at the Stonewall National Monument in the State of New York, and for other purposes.
Feb 24, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7591
Secure Firearm Storage and Suicide Prevention Act of 2026
Feb 17, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7575
Prohibiting Political Prosecutions Act of 2026
Feb 13, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7536
GRADUATE Act
Feb 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7427
SAFE VISITS Act
Feb 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7360
To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to permanently authorize the emergency safety and security grant program, and for other purposes.
Feb 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7284
ICE OUT Act
Jan 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8494
To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or renewing, any contract or intergovernmental service agreement to establish or operate any new immigration detention model, including the use of warehouses, modular facilities, soft-sided structures, tent systems, and processing centers.
Apr 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8423
To amend the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act with respect to the enforcement of certain provisions, and for other purposes.
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8275
Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Apr 14, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8256
Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026
Apr 14, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8223
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reimburse each State and local first responder agency for the cost of responding to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8226
Helicopter Safety Parity Act of 2026
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8241
Power for the People Act of 2026
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8175
To amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Apr 2, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8160
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Awareness and Research Act of 2026
Mar 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8159
Gynecologic Pain Management Study Act
Mar 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |