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This representative has already signed Discharge Petition 8 to force a floor vote on H.R. 2913. Thank them for their support!
This representative has already signed Discharge Petition 8 to force a floor vote on H.R. 2913. Thank them for their support!
Ukraine Voting Record
Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022
Emergency supplemental appropriations providing $61B in Ukraine assistance
National Defense Authorization Act with Ukraine security assistance provisions
About
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Elected: 2021 (3rd term)
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District: District 15, South Bronx, NY
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District partisan lean (Cook PVI): D+58
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2024 House result: Ritchie Torres (DEM) 76.2% vs Gonzalo Duran (REP) 19.0%, margin +57.2 pp
Background and record
Background. He represents the South Bronx (the poorest congressional district in the country).
Role in Congress. Ritchie Torres is a Democrat (since 2021, the first openly gay Afro-Latino member of Congress), former NY City Councilman (chairman of Public Housing Committee), and a NYU public administration master's. He sits on House Financial Services.
Position on Ukraine. Torres has voted yes on every Ukraine aid package and is one of the most outspoken Democratic voices on bipartisan Russia deterrence policy frameworks (he is unusually pro-Israel and pro-Ukraine for a progressive Democrat).
Strategic Read. Frame asks in terms of Financial Services Committee jurisdiction over Russia financial sanctions and frozen asset deployment, his unique Afro Latino LGBTQ identity solidarity with Russia's targeting of vulnerable populations including LGBTQ Ukrainians, his outspoken-pro-Ukraine voice that gives him cross-Squad-coalition credibility (he challenges Squad progressive skeptical members on Ukraine), the South Bronx working class and immigrant constituency's appreciation for democratic resistance, and his ability to articulate Ukraine support in moral democratic resistance and minority rights frames.
Ukraine Record
- Voting record on Ukraine bills: 97.4% pro-Ukraine (38 pro, 1 anti, on 39 clean votes)
- Congressional Ukraine Caucus member
- Voted YES on every Ukraine aid bill
- Financial Services advocacy on sanctions
Advocacy Playbook
- The Ask: Push the Financial Services Committee to vote on sanctions bills, and publicly lead younger Democrats against intra-party skepticism on Ukraine
- Why It Works: Democratic internationalism, accountability, and alliance credibility are core to his identity
- Local Connection: New York Democrats need him to speak publicly for Ukraine against holdouts in his own caucus
- Avoid: Competing with Rep. Goldman; partner on NYC wide strategy
Without this bill, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians who fled the war and built lives in the U.S. face deportation back to an active war zone. This is the single most urgent protection for Ukrainians in America.
More Details →Capitol Switchboard
202-224-3121
Hi, my name is [YOUR NAME], a constituent from [YOUR CITY/ZIP]. I'm calling to urge Representative [REPRESENTATIVE'S NAME] to cosponsor H.R. 3104, the Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2025. Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians fled Russia's invasion and are now living in the U.S. on temporary status. They cannot safely return to an active war zone. H.R. 3104 gives them a path to permanent residency. It's bipartisan, it's targeted, and it's the right thing to do. Will Representative [REPRESENTATIVE'S NAME] cosponsor H.R. 3104? Thank you.
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Bills to Cosponsor
18 bills remainingUkrainian Adjustment Act of 2025
Grants lawful permanent residency to Ukrainians who were paroled into the U.
Discharge Petition 8: Secure a Vote H.R. 2913
Discharge Petition No.
Ukraine Support Act
The most sweeping Ukraine support bill of the 119th Congress: combines military aid, sanctions, lend-lease, intelligence sharing, and trade tools into a single package spanning 9 committee jurisdictions.
Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
Imposes severe penalties on Russia if the President determines Russia refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates a negotiated peace, initiates another invasion, or seeks to overthrow the Ukrainian government.
PEACE Act of 2025
Prohibits the President from entering into or implementing any peace agreement with Russia regarding Ukraine unless the agreement meets specific conditions protecting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.