Carolyn Maloney

Carolyn Bosher Maloney (née Carolyn Jane Bosher, February 19, 1946) is an American politician. She was the U.S. Representative from 1993 to 2023. She is a member of the Democratic Party. On October 17, 2019, Maloney was chosen by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to become acting chair of the House Oversight Committee after the death of Elijah Cummings, and won the election to become chair on November 20. In August 2022, Maloney lost re-nomination to U.S. Representative Jerry Nadler.

Carolyn Maloney
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Chair of the House Oversight Committee
In office November 20, 2019 – January 3, 2023 Acting: October 17, 2019 – November 20, 2019
Preceded by	Elijah Cummings
Succeeded by	TBD
Vice Chair of the Joint Economic Committee
In office January 3, 2019 – January 16, 2020
Preceded by	Mike Lee
Succeeded by	Don Beyer
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York
In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2023
Preceded by	Bill Green (Redistricting)
Succeeded by	Jerry Nadler (Redistricting)
Constituency	14th district (1993–2013) 12th district (2013–2023)
Member of the New York City Council
In office January 1, 1983 – January 3, 1993
Preceded by	Robert Rodriguez
Succeeded by	Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff
Constituency	8th district (1983–91) 4th district (1992–93)
Personal details
Born	Carolyn Jane Bosher 19 February 1946 (aged 79) Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Clifton Maloney ​ ​ (m. 1976; died 2009)​
Children	2
Education	Greensboro College (BA)
Website	House website

Carolyn Maloney Media

• Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, Carolyn Maloney, and Jack Kingston.jpg

  Maloney with President Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, and Jack Kingston in 1999

• Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney with Irish Prime Minister Patrick B. Ahern.jpg

  Maloney with Bertie Ahern in 2001

• Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney speaks at a press conference with members of the 911 Commission and 911 families.jpg

  Maloney speaks at a press conference with members of the 9/11 Commission and 9/11 families in 2004

• Carolyn Maloney and Aung San Suu Kyi at US Capitol.jpg

  Maloney with State Counsellor of Myanmar and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in September 2016

• Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Joe Crowley, and Carolyn Maloney.jpg

  Maloney, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Joe Crowley speak out on the need to keep birth control safe and legal in 2005

• President and Mrs. Bush Celebrate Women's History Month and International Women's Day.jpg

  Maloney with President George W. Bush at the proclamation signing for Women's History Month in 2008

• Carolyn Maloney in Burqa.png

  Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) wears a traditional Afghani burqa while giving a speech in support of Afghan women's rights and American involvement against Taliban in the United States House of Representatives