New York State Assembly honors the life and legacy of former U.S. Representative Charles B. Rangel.

New York State Assembly honors the life and legacy of former U.S. Representative Charles B. Rangel, a distinguished public servant and trailblazer who represented New York's 13th Congressional District from 1971 until his retirement in 2017. Rangel, a decorated Korean War veteran, championed landmark legislation including the Empowerment Zones Act and played a key role in reforming the tax code, expanding health care, and advancing equal rights. As Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, he was the first African American to hold this powerful position.

New York State Assembly honors the life and legacy of former U.S. Representative Charles B. Rangel.

New York State Assembly honors the life and legacy of former U.S. Representative Charles B. Rangel, a distinguished public servant and trailblazer who represented New York's 13th Congressional District from 1971 until his retirement in 2017. Rangel, a decorated Korean War veteran, championed landmark legislation including the Empowerment Zones Act and played a key role in reforming the tax code, expanding health care, and advancing equal rights. As Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, he was the first African American to hold this powerful position.