Pay TSA Act: 'I Don't Support Shutdowns.' Three in Six Months Tell a More Complex Story.
Why This Matters for NY-23
TSA agents screen passengers at Buffalo Niagara International Airport every day. Three times in the past six months, those …
NY-23 Accountability Tracker
Documenting congressional representation through public records
This site tracks statements, votes, and actions by New York's 23rd Congressional District representative using publicly available government records. We present claims and actions side by side. All sources are linked and archived so readers can verify independently.
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Public records only
Sources verified
How this site works
We collect official statements, votes, and constituent correspondence from public sources.
We compare public claims with the documented congressional record and CBO analyses.
We link primary sources so readers can review the evidence directly and draw their own conclusions.
This site does not rely on anonymous tips, partisan messaging, or speculation.
What the record shows
Selected findings from our documentation
| Topic | His Claim | The Record | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOTU 2026 | "Prices are down" / "zero illegal crossings" | CPI up 2.4% YoY; CBP: 34,626 apprehensions | False |
| Tax Cut Claim | "Largest middle-class tax cut in history" | 6th largest by GDP; 60% of benefits to top quintile | False |
| Epstein/Wexner | "Working with Oversight colleagues" on investigation | Did not attend Wexner deposition; ran funding tour instead | Missing Context |
| Office Closure | "Credible threats" closed Jamestown office | FOIL: zero threat reports at JPD; one burglar alarm | Missing Context |
| NYSEG Rate Hike | No public statement on $500M+ rate increase | Sen. Riley intervened systematically; Langworthy silent | Documented Pattern |
Recent documentation
OBBBA Vote: Langworthy Backed Legislation That Locks In IDA-Friendly Tax Provisions
Why This Matters for NY-23
On May 22, 2025, Rep. Langworthy voted YES on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Among its provisions: Opportunity …
IDA Tax Breaks and Political Donors: A District-Wide Pattern
Why This Matters for NY-23
New York’s 16 Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) in this district have collectively granted $776 million in …
Agriculture Week: Langworthy Touts 'Family Farm' Tax Wins. His Own District Tells a Different Story.
Why This Matters for NY-23
NY-23 contains some of New York’s most productive farmland — Chautauqua County’s Lake Erie Grape Belt (one of …
How does Rep. Langworthy respond to constituents?
75+
days average response time
100%
responses after vote cast
100%
form letters
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