Timothy M. Kennedy
U.S. House · NY-26 · Democrats · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · NY-26
Biography
Overview
Timothy M. Kennedy is a Democrat representing New York's 26th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. First elected in an April 2024 special election, he previously served in the New York State Senate from 2011 to 2024. Kennedy earned degrees in occupational therapy and worked as a licensed occupational therapist before entering politics. He's known for supporting legislation on transportation, veterans' affairs, public safety, and emergency management.
Career
In the New York State Senate, Kennedy authored Jay-J's Law (2013) increasing penalties for repeat child abusers and Jackie's Law (2014) strengthening stalking statutes. As Transportation Committee chair, he secured $100 million for Buffalo's Metro Rail System and helped establish a new Amtrak station. He supported a 2022 gun safety package following the Buffalo Tops shooting. In Congress, he introduced legislation to ban enhanced body armor and co-sponsored the Nurse Staffing Standards Act.
Prior political experience
Kennedy was first elected to the U.S. House in an April 30, 2024 special election, winning with 68.6% of the vote against Republican Gary Dickson (31.3%). He was sworn in on May 6, 2024. In the New York State Senate, Kennedy won his first election in 2010 with 47% to opponent Jack Quinn III's 45%. He won subsequent state senate races by increasing margins, running unopposed in 2012 and 2016 general elections.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
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| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | U.S. House NY-26 | 2025–present | In progress | Timothy M. Kennedy | — |
| 1st | U.S. House NY-26 | 2024–2025 | Term ended | — | Timothy M. Kennedy |
Committee assignments
- Emergency Management and TechnologyHouseRanking Member· 2025–present
- Transportation and Maritime SecurityHouse· 2025–present
- Oversight and InvestigationsHouse· 2025–present
- Economic OpportunityHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8010
VA Police Recruitment and Retention Act of 2026
Mar 19, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 7501
Safe Flights for Passengers and Flight Crews Act
Feb 11, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6574
Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act
Dec 10, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6507
DHS Grants Accountability Act
Dec 9, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6201
To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to administer the Next Generation Warning System grant program and disburse obligated funds under such program, and for other purposes.
Nov 20, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5635
Veterans Healthcare Equality Act of 2025
Sep 30, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4683
Securing America’s Ports of Entry Act of 2025
Jul 23, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4596
McCarran-Walter Technical Corrections Act
Jul 22, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4037
Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act.
Jun 17, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3975
Tax Fairness for Disaster Victims Act
Jun 12, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8275
Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Apr 14, 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. 8158
Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act
Mar 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8159
Gynecologic Pain Management Study Act
Mar 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8099
Plug Offshore Wells Act
Mar 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8041
Supporting VA Families Act
Mar 24, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 7977
To provide relief from high energy bills, and for other purposes.
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7973
Momnibus Act
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7961
H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act
Mar 17, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |