April 10, 2026
FROM SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND:
“Today, New York mourns the loss of former Congressman Eliot Engel. Eliot was not only my colleague for many years, but he was also a close friend who exemplified persistence and compassion for those he represented. Eliot loved our nation and had a passion for public service that never wavered throughout his 44 years in elected office. First as an assemblymember and then as a member of the United States House of Representatives, he helped improve the lives of people across our state and our country. As chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, he held a deeply influential role in shaping our nation’s foreign relations and diplomacy. Eliot Engel’s service to our country will never be forgotten. My condolences go out to his wife, children, and grandchildren. May his memory be a blessing.”
FROM SENATOR CHUCK SCHUMER:
