George A. Maloney

Carolyn Jane Maloney, born February 19, 1946, is an American politician who represented New York in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 2023. Initially serving in the New York City Council after moving to the city in 1970, she worked for the New York State Legislature before her election to the council in 1982. During her tenure on the council, she championed legislation for computerizing city contracts and recognizing domestic partnerships, and was the first council member to give birth while in office. She was later elected to Congress, representing a district that encompassed parts of Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn. Throughout her congressional career, Maloney was recognized for her significant legislative output and leadership roles, including chairing the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. She lost her primary election in 2022 after redistricting placed her in the same district as Representative Jerry Nadler.

Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, Carolyn Jane Bosher moved to New York City in 1970. After working as an educator and administrator for the New York City Board of Education, she transitioned to the New York State Legislature. In 1982, she was elected to the New York City Council, representing a district in East Harlem and the South Bronx. During her decade on the council, Maloney was instrumental in establishing the Vendex program, a computerized system for tracking city contracts and vendors. She also introduced legislation recognizing domestic partnerships and was the first council member to give birth while serving. Her legislative efforts also aimed to improve the availability and affordability of childcare.

Maloney entered the U.S. House of Representatives in 1993, representing New York's 14th congressional district, which later became the 12th. Her district included areas of Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn. She was consistently recognized for her high level of legislative activity. Rankings from Govtrack.us and other sources frequently placed her among the most active members of Congress for introducing bills, securing co-sponsors, and working with the Senate. Notably, she was the primary sponsor of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, providing benefits to Ground Zero workers. Her legislative work earned her high marks, including an 'A' grade for her tenure as chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee.

Throughout her congressional service, Maloney held significant leadership positions. She became the first woman to chair the Joint Economic Committee and, following the death of Elijah Cummings, the first woman to chair the House Committee on Oversight and Reform in October 2019. She was an early supporter of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign and later endorsed Kirsten Gillibrand's presidential bid. In 2022, redistricting efforts merged her congressional district with that of Representative Jerry Nadler. Maloney challenged Nadler in the subsequent Democratic primary but was unsuccessful, ending her long tenure in the House of Representatives.