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Upholding Democracy and Freedoms

Rep. Kennedy has fought for equality and social justice, voting to legalize marriage equality, expand voting rights, and give striking workers access to unemployment benefits. He supported women’s rights in New York State by codifying Roe v. Wade, worked to keep our communities safe by passing gun safety legislation, and fought back against attempts to undermine the Affordable Care Act. 

In New York, Kennedy has worked to protect reproductive rights and is committed to leading that fight at the national level in Congress. He recognizes that our strength comes from our diversity and has worked to expand language access across New York State government, making New York State an even more welcoming place for New Americans. In Congress, he is focused on: 

  • Protecting and expanding voting rights

  • Defending reproductive rights 

  • Maintaining and building on progress for LGBTQ+ rights 

  • Pushing back against rising extremism