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Ritchie Torres

Democrat U.S. House • New York 15 · New York 15
State
New York
Phone
(202) 225-4361
Salary
$174,000/year
Tenure
5 years, 6 months
375
Recorded Votes
81
Became Law
88
Bills Sponsored
Call Office All Representatives
Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot
Term ends: January 3, 2027 Last won: 2024 (76.2%, +55.2pt) Terms served: 3 Term length: 2 years

Current Focus

119th Congress · 2025–2027

Torres has been active across several areas in the 119th Congress, most often Infrastructure, Law & Justice and Government.

  • Infrastructure 18 actions
  • Law & Justice 37 actions
  • Government 31 actions
  1. Sponsored 119-hr8669 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5951 Riverdale Avenue in Bronx, New York, as the "Eliot L. Engel Post Office". 25 cosponsors
  2. Sponsored 119-hr7004 — Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026 45 cosponsors
  3. Sponsored 119-hr6677 — Professional Degree Access Restoration Act 49 cosponsors
  4. Sponsored 119-hr6603 — To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to waive entrance fees to national parks on Federal holidays, and for other purposes. 12 cosponsors

Recent Activity

Last 14 days
  1. 2026-07-23
    Introduced 119-hres1457 — Recognizing August 4, 2026, National Night Out, the national coming together of Americans all over the Nation to unite and promote public safety.

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. 2026-07-23
    Voted Nay 119-hr8884 — Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

    Committee

  3. 2026-07-23
    Voted Yea 119-hconres89 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

    Committee

  4. 2026-07-22
    Voted Nay 119-hconres113 — Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.

    Committee

  5. 2026-07-22
    Voted Yea 119-hr8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

    Committee

  6. 2026-07-22
    Voted Yea 119-hr7008 — Stop Insider Trading Act

    Committee

  7. 2026-07-21
    Voted Nay 119-hres1438 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

    Committee

  8. 2026-07-21
    Voted Nay 119-hr9770 — Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

    Committee

  9. 2026-07-21
    Voted Yea 119-hr6955 — Main Street Act

    Committee

  10. 2026-07-21
    Voted Yea 119-hr1118 — Value Over Cost Act of 2026

    Committee

  11. 2026-07-20
    Voted Yea 119-hr8823 — Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act

    Committee

  12. 2026-07-20
    Voted Yea 119-hr4541 — To reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009.

    Committee

Ritchie Torres is a Democratic Representative representing New York's 15th District in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 3rd term, they have cast 375 recorded votes, seen 81 measures become law, and sponsored 88 bills. They won their 2024 election with 76.2% of the vote, a 55.2-point margin. Their office has spent $432,615 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.

375 Votes 81 Laws 88 Bills Sponsored 76.2% 2024 Win 3 Terms 2026 Re-election
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Legislative Record

119-hr8800 2026-05-13 House

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Committee; Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee; Appropriations Committee; Veterans' Affairs Committee; Ways and Means Committee; Small Business Committee; Judiciary Committee; Education and Workforce Committee; Budget Committee; Homeland Security Committee; Energy and Commerce Committee; Natural Resources Committee; Science, Space, and Technology Committee; Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Armed Services Committee

Committee Yea
119-hres1438 2026-07-20 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee

Committee Nay
119-hr6955 2026-01-07 House

Main Street Act

Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; Financial Services Committee

Committee Yea
119-hr1118 2025-02-07 House

Value Over Cost Act of 2026

Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Oversight and Government Reform Committee; Armed Services Committee

Committee Yea
119-hres1423 2026-07-13 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee

Committee Nay

New York Congressional Delegation

Other members of the 119th Congress representing New York. View full New York delegation

Chuck Schumer
Chuck Schumer U.S. Senate Democratic
Kirsten Gillibrand
Kirsten Gillibrand U.S. Senate Democratic
Adriano Espaillat
Adriano Espaillat U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 13 Democratic
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 14 Democratic
Andrew Garbarino
Andrew Garbarino U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 2 Republican
Claudia Tenney
Claudia Tenney U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 24 Republican
Daniel Goldman
Daniel Goldman U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 10 Democratic
Elise Stefanik
Elise Stefanik U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 21 Republican
George Latimer
George Latimer U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 16 Democratic
Grace Meng
Grace Meng U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 6 Democratic
Gregory W. Meeks
Gregory W. Meeks U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 5 Democratic
Hakeem Jeffries
Hakeem Jeffries U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 8 Democratic
Jerrold Nadler
Jerrold Nadler U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 12 Democratic
John Mannion
John Mannion U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 22 Democratic
Joseph Morelle
Joseph Morelle U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 25 Democratic
Josh Riley
Josh Riley U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 19 Democratic
Laura Gillen
Laura Gillen U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 4 Democratic
Michael Lawler
Michael Lawler U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 17 Republican
Nicholas J. LaLota
Nicholas J. LaLota U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 1 Republican
Nick Langworthy
Nick Langworthy U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 23 Republican
Nicole Malliotakis
Nicole Malliotakis U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 11 Republican
Nydia Velazquez
Nydia Velazquez U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 7 Democratic
Pat Ryan
Pat Ryan U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 18 Democratic
Paul Tonko
Paul Tonko U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 20 Democratic
Timothy M. Kennedy
Timothy M. Kennedy U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 26 Democratic
Tom Suozzi
Tom Suozzi U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 3 Democratic
Yvette D. Clarke
Yvette D. Clarke U.S. House • New York U.S. House New York District 9 Democratic

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ritchie Torres spend on office expenses?

Ritchie Torres has spent $432,615 in taxpayer-funded office expenses year-to-date (through Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2020), including staff compensation, rent and utilities, travel, and other services. The full breakdown with top vendor recipients is available on this profile's Finance tab.

Where does Ritchie Torres's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (71.6%) and Printing (14.0%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did Ritchie Torres win their last election?

Ritchie Torres won the 2024 general election with 76.2% of the vote (130,392 votes), winning by a margin of 55.2 points against 3 opponents.

When is Ritchie Torres up for re-election?

Ritchie Torres is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 3 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Ritchie Torres's current election status?

Ritchie Torres's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has Ritchie Torres raised?

According to FEC filings, Ritchie Torres has raised $6,684,978 in campaign funds, spent $3,538,208, and has $14,570,752 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.