Duties of the NY‑23 Congressional Representative

(Serving Chemung, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Tioga, and parts of Steuben, Schuyler, Erie, and Niagara Counties)

The Representative for NY‑23 is responsible for making federal laws, shaping the national budget, overseeing federal agencies, and advocating for the needs of the Southern Tier. Rep. Langworthy’s committee roles give him particular influence in energy policy, government oversight, and House procedural rules.

Base salary: $174,000

US 1. Federal Lawmaking

Your congressional representative is one of 435 voting members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Core responsibilities include:

• Introducing bills on national issues (economy, health care, agriculture, energy, veterans, etc.).

• Debating and voting on legislation that becomes federal law.

• Amending bills in committee and on the House floor.

• Shaping national policy through hearings, investigations, and oversight.

💰 2. Federal Budget & Appropriations

Members of Congress help determine how trillions of federal dollars are spent. This includes:

• Voting on the federal budget, appropriations bills, and tax policy.

• Advocating for funding that benefits NY‑23, such as infrastructure, broadband, agriculture, manufacturing, and rural development.

🏘️ 3. Representation of the 23rd District

NY‑23 is a large, mostly rural district with major population centers like Elmira and Jamestown. The Representative’s district duties include:

• Advocating for local needs in Washington—jobs, agriculture, energy, transportation, and rural health care.

• Helping residents navigate federal agencies, including Social Security, Medicare, VA benefits, IRS issues, and immigration cases.

• Responding to constituent concerns through meetings, town halls, and district office services.

🏛️ 4. Committee Assignments (Specific to Langworthy)

Langworthy serves on several influential House committees that shape national policy:

• Committee on Energy and Commerce – oversees energy policy, telecommunications, consumer protection, public health, and environmental issues.

• Committee on Rules – controls which bills reach the House floor and under what procedures.

• Committee on Oversight and Government Reform – investigates federal agencies and government operations.

These assignments give him direct influence over energy policy, regulatory oversight, and national governance.

🗳️ 5. Constituent Services & Community Engagement

A major part of the job happens outside Washington:

• Maintaining district offices to assist residents.

• Attending local events, meetings, and community discussions.

• Advocating for district priorities such as agriculture, manufacturing, rural broadband, and economic development.

📣 6. Advocacy & Public Communication

The Representative also:

• Issues public statements on national and local issues.

• Communicates through newsletters, press releases, and social media.

• Highlights local achievements and concerns in Washington.

📅 7. Term & Legal Requirements

• Members of Congress serve two‑year terms with no term limits.

• They must maintain residency in the state and represent their district year‑round.