James is originally from the Rockaways, where he attended Far Rockaway High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in history at Brooklyn College. 

James previously worked for former U.S. Congressman Floyd H. Flake. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps. 

James Sanders Jr currently serves as the State Senator representing NY State Senate District 10. He was first elected in 2012 and is serving his 6th term. He previously served on the New York City Council for 12 years and on the Queens School Board represenDistrict 27 for 10 years.

Held a hearing on recent findings about "systematic bias" in mortgage and credit lending. Advocates for "solutions that ensure equal opportunity for all New Yorkers."

Sponsored a bill to stop banks from using certain "abusive or unlawful" legal actions during foreclosure.

Supports Carlos’ Law (2022), which increases penalties for criminal corporate liability for employee death or injury to $500,000, saying it "ensures corporations adhere to proper safety protocols..."

Reduced Long Island Railroad fares for Rockaway residents by making them eligible for the City-Ticket program.

Sponsored a bill to support Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises and Service-Disabled Veteran Businesses.

Sponsored a bill to establish the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies, which will study whether to issue reparations for harm related to slavery.

- Held a hearing on recent findings about "systematic bias" in mortgage and credit lending. Advocates for "solutions that ensure equal opportunity for all New Yorkers."
- Sponsored a bill to stop banks from using certain "abusive or unlawful" legal actions during foreclosure.
- Supports Carlos’ Law (2022), which increases penalties for criminal corporate liability for employee death or injury to $500,000, saying it "ensures corporations adhere to proper safety protocols..."
- Reduced Long Island Railroad fares for Rockaway residents by making them eligible for the City-Ticket program.
- Sponsored a bill to support Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises and Service-Disabled Veteran Businesses.
- Sponsored a bill to establish the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies, which will study whether to issue reparations for harm related to slavery.

Economy

Advocates for action against climate change. Said, "Let's ... [ignite] grassroots movements and [empower] communities to champion sustainable change, for the health of our planet and the prosperity of our localities."

Supports establishing a "climate safe & responsible bank procurement act."

- Advocates for action against climate change. Said, "Let's ... [ignite] grassroots movements and [empower] communities to champion sustainable change, for the health of our planet and the prosperity of our localities."
- Supports establishing a "climate safe & responsible bank procurement act."

Energy & the Environment

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Advocates for funding a trauma center in Far Rockaway.

- Advocates for funding a trauma center in Far Rockaway.

Healthcare

News from Senator James Sanders Jr., Senator Sanders Condemns Attack on Trump

Believes the proper way to oppose Trump is through democratic processes, not violence.

Believes the proper way to oppose former President Trump is through democratic processes, not violence.

- Believes the proper way to oppose former President Trump is through democratic processes, not violence.

Voting & Elections

Sponsored legislation that requires notification of an incarcerated individual's emergency contacts when such incarcerated individual attempts suicide or is hospitalized.

Supports Bill S4074, which prohibits individuals convicted of rebellion or insurrection under federal law from holding state or municipal employment.

- Sponsored legislation that requires notification of an incarcerated individual's emergency contacts when such incarcerated individual attempts suicide or is hospitalized.
- Supports Bill S4074, which prohibits individuals convicted of rebellion or insurrection under federal law from holding state or municipal employment.

Public Safety

Supports holding events to introduce youth to STEM and technology.

- Supports holding events to introduce youth to STEM and technology.

Education

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James Sanders Jr

James is originally from the Rockaways, where he attended Far Rockaway High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in history at Brooklyn College. He served on the Queens School Board District 27 for 10 years.

James Sanders Jr currently serves as the state senator representing NY State Senate District 10. He was first elected in 2012 and is serving his 6th term. He previously served on the New York City Council for 12 years. 

Sponsored stricter penalties for companies when an employee dies or is injured when safety protocols were neglected.

- Held a hearing on recent findings about "systematic bias" in mortgage and credit lending. Advocates for "solutions that ensure equal opportunity for all New Yorkers."
- Sponsored a bill to stop banks from using certain "abusive or unlawful" legal actions during foreclosure.
- Sponsored stricter penalties for companies when an employee dies or is injured when safety protocols were neglected.
- Reduced Long Island Railroad fares for Rockaway residents by making them eligible for the City-Ticket program.
- Sponsored a bill to support Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises and Service-Disabled Veteran Businesses.
- Sponsored a bill to establish the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies, which will study whether to issue reparations for harm related to slavery.

Sponsored a bill that New York state should use banks that finance clean energy and not fossil fuel energy.

- Advocates for action against climate change. Said, "Let's ... [ignite] grassroots movements and [empower] communities to champion sustainable change, for the health of our planet and the prosperity of our localities."
- Sponsored a bill that New York state should use banks that finance clean energy and not fossil fuel energy.

Denounces tattack on former President Trump. Supports "democratic processes, not violence."

- Denounces tattack on former President Trump. Supports "democratic processes, not violence."

Sponsored a bill to tell an incarcerated person's emergency contacts if that person attempts suicide or is hospitalized.

Sponsored a bill to prohibit New York state or its cities to hire anyone convicted of rebellion or insurrection.

- Sponsored a bill to tell an incarcerated person's emergency contacts if that person attempts suicide or is hospitalized.
- Sponsored a bill to prohibit New York state or its cities to hire anyone convicted of rebellion or insurrection.

James is from the Rockaways. He earned his bachelor's degree in history at Brooklyn College. He served on the Queens School Board District 27.

James worked for former U.S. Congressman Floyd H. Flake. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. 

James Sanders Jr serves as a state senator representing NY State Senate District 10. He was first elected in 2012 and is serving his 6th term. He formerly served on the New York City Council.

Reduced Long Island Railroad fares for Rockaway residents by making them eligible for City-Ticket.

- Held a hearing on recent findings about "systematic bias" in mortgage and credit lending. Advocates for "solutions that ensure equal opportunity for all New Yorkers."
- Sponsored a bill to stop banks from using certain "abusive or unlawful" legal actions during foreclosure.
- Sponsored stricter penalties for companies when an employee dies or is injured when safety protocols were neglected.
- Reduced Long Island Railroad fares for Rockaway residents by making them eligible for City-Ticket.
- Sponsored a bill to support Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises and Service-Disabled Veteran Businesses.
- Sponsored a bill to establish the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies, which will study whether to issue reparations for harm related to slavery.

Denounces attack on former President Trump. Supports "democratic processes, not violence."

- Denounces attack on former President Trump. Supports "democratic processes, not violence."

Hosted event introducing youth to STEM and technology.

- Hosted event introducing youth to STEM and technology.

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