Anthony DEsposito Educational Background • Bachelor’s of Arts degree in ENglish Language and Literature from Hofstra University in New York Career • Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent New York’s 4th Congressional District (2022); previously appointed as councilman on Hempstead Town Council (2016) • Police officer for NYPD’s 73rd Precinct in Brooklyn, then joined the Precinct Detective Squad and Military and Extended Leave Desk (14 years) • Interested in combating crime, increasing affordability, and fighting to end antisemitism; supports energy independence for America and securing borders; does not support cashless bail Personal Information • Volunteer with the Oceanside United Soccer Club and awarded Volunteer of the Year in 2019-2020 • Italian and Puerto Rican descent • Is Catholic