Policy pillars — derived from activity record
Electoral integrity
16 actionsNadler's electoral integrity votes reflect tension between supporting voter access protections and opposing citizenship verification requirements, positioning him as skeptical of restrictive voting eligibility measures while selectively backing transparency and ballot tracking mechanisms.
Criminal justice
50 actionsNadler demonstrates a pro-criminal justice enforcement orientation, consistently supporting federal drug control funding, human trafficking prosecution, and fentanyl trafficking penalties while opposing measures that weaken police accountability or expand juvenile prosecution.
Fiscal policy
88 actionsNadler shows inconsistent fiscal policy positions, supporting revenue-enhancing measures and spending continuity while opposing mechanisms that would reduce government spending or constrain fiscal commitments.
Healthcare
34 actionsNadler demonstrates a strong commitment to expanding healthcare access, funding disease research and prevention programs, and supporting vulnerable populations, while opposing measures that restrict healthcare options or reduce public health protections.
Education
28 actionsNadler demonstrates consistent opposition to measures expanding parental control, employer-based training flexibility, and financial aid efficiency in education policy.
Economy and labor
48 actionsNadler demonstrates strong support for small business access to capital and economic competitiveness through deregulation and trade liberalization, but his opposition to federal labor protections reveals an inconsistency with traditional labor advocacy that complicates an otherwise pro-business growth orientation.
Environment and energy
160 actionsNadler's voting pattern on environmental issues shows support for pollution control and ecosystem protection measures but includes votes opposing environmental enforcement mechanisms and supporting fossil fuel interests that complicate a consistently pro-environment record.
Immigration
52 actionsNadler's voting pattern reflects consistent opposition to restrictive immigration enforcement measures and support for limiting deportations and protecting asylum access.
National security and foreign policy
187 actionsNadler demonstrates strong support for national security measures focused on sanctions, intelligence sharing, infrastructure protection, and counter-terrorism initiatives, with one outlier vote on domestic terrorism condemnation.
Civil rights and liberties
47 actionsNadler demonstrates a strong commitment to civil rights protections including anti-discrimination measures, religious freedom safeguards, and democratic participation, though he shows some inconsistency on legislative accountability mechanisms that implicate free speech concerns.
Social policy
24 actionsNadler demonstrates consistent support for expansive social welfare programs, veterans' benefits, child protection services, and government-funded social safety net initiatives while opposing restrictions on federal oversight of social spending.
Technology and data
34 actionsNadler demonstrates strong support for technology development focused on consumer protection, data privacy, and federal oversight while opposing deregulatory approaches to digital assets and telecommunications infrastructure.
Civil liberties and government power
7 actionsNadler shows inconsistent alignment on civil liberties issues, supporting privacy protections against government surveillance while resisting constraints on government power over speech and judicial authority.
Government accountability and transparency
140 actionsNadler's voting pattern on government accountability and transparency reflects inconsistent prioritization, supporting formal censure and agency reporting requirements while opposing legislative oversight mechanisms and regulatory transparency measures.
Infrastructure and public investment
29 actionsNadler demonstrates strong support for public investment across infrastructure modernization, transit systems, water delivery, broadband expansion, and federal preservation projects, with opposition limited to specific land transfer arrangements.
Activity ledger — most recent first
Apr 20, 2026
Nadler asked for and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute to deliver remarks mourning the loss of former colleague Eliot Engel and requesting that all Members and staff rise for a moment of silence in his remembrance.
Dec 17, 2025
Nadler stated that the Trump Administration abandoned an effective policy of interdiction to combat drug trafficking in the Caribbean in favor of bombing boats and committing extrajudicial killings at sea, and argued that the Administration has not provided Congress with a legal justification for these killings.
Sep 17, 2025
Nadler stated that four Republicans saved the House from disgrace by preventing passage of a resolution to remove a Member from committees for exercising free speech, and argued that the First Amendment protects the ability to say anything except actionable libel or speech calculated to induce immediate violence.
Jun 12, 2025
Nadler addressed the House for 5 minutes to express support for Israeli security, Palestinian freedom, and a negotiated two-state solution, stating that Israel achieved its goal of destroying Hamas's military capabilities months ago and that Prime Minister Netanyahu should proclaim victory and indicate readiness to withdraw from Gaza contingent on the return of hostages.
Apr 29, 2025
Nadler removed his name as cosponsor of H. Res. 353.
Mar 27, 2025
Nadler asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute to deliver remarks honoring the life and career of Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey, and then yielded to Congressman Lawler before requesting that all Members and staff rise for a moment of silence in her remembrance.
Dec 18, 2024
Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.
Dec 18, 2024
DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.
Dec 18, 2024
Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.
Dec 17, 2024
Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.
Dec 17, 2024
Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.
Dec 11, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.
Dec 11, 2024
Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.
Dec 10, 2024
SHIELD Against CCP Act — This bill strengthens U.S. national security by establishing a coordinated effort within the Department of Homeland Security to identify and counter security threats posed by China across multiple critical areas including terrorism, cyber attacks, and border protection.
Mar 21, 2024
Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.
Mar 21, 2024
Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.
Mar 21, 2024
Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.
Mar 20, 2024
Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.
Mar 20, 2024
Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.
Mar 20, 2024
Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.
Mar 20, 2024
Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.
Mar 19, 2024
Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Mar 19, 2024
Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.
Mar 13, 2024
Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.
Feb 29, 2024
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.
Feb 29, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.
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