Carolyn B. Maloney

Carolyn B. Maloney served as a Representative from New York in the United States Congress from 1993 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Carolyn B. Maloney contributed to the legislative process during 15 terms in office.

Carolyn B. Maloney’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Carolyn B. Maloney participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Carolyn Jane Maloney (née Bosher, February 19, 1946) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for New York’s 12th congressional district from 1993 to 2023 (numbered as New York’s 14th congressional district from 1993 to 2013). The district included most of Manhattan’s East Side, Astoria and Long Island City in Queens, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, as well as Roosevelt Island. A member of the Democratic Party, Maloney ran for reelection in 2022 but lost the primary to 10th district incumbent Jerry Nadler after redistricting drew them both into the 12th district. Maloney was the first woman to represent New York City’s 7th Council district (where she was the first woman to give birth while in office). Maloney was also the first woman to chair the Joint Economic Committee. On October 17, 2019, she became the first woman to chair the House Committee on Oversight and Reform following the death of Elijah Cummings. On November 20, 2019, Maloney was formally chosen to succeed Cummings.