Congressman Nick LaLota

Father, husband, and Navy Veteran proudly serving Long Islanders in Congress. Alum of @StAnthonysHS, @NavalAcademy, @Hofstra_Law, and @ZarbSchool.

[Congressman Nick LaLota @RepLaLota]

It’s official—the SALT cap is now $40,000. That’s $5,000 in real tax relief for a Long Island family earning $250,000 and paying $18,000 in property taxes. I fought tooth and nail to deliver this win.

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A secure border means less crime, less strain on taxpayers, and a legal immigration system that works for those who follow the law and play by the rules.

[Congressman Nick LaLota @RepLaLota]

Too many people and business are leaving New York for greener pastures like Texas.

But with the Knicks grabbing a road win and now up 1-0, we may soon be getting just a little back in the form of some Texas BBQ!

[Rep. Jake Ellzey @RepEllzey]

I’m always happy for a free sandwich. You’re on @RepLaLota.

[Congressman Nick LaLota @RepLaLota]

Hey @RepEllzey Texans are always bragging on their BBQ and Long Islanders know we have the best deli heroes.

So, how bout if the Knicks win, you bring some TX BBQ to a @HouseAppropsGOP meeting & if the Spurs win, I’ll bring in a 6-foot hero from back home.

Deal?

#GoKnicks🟠🔵

[Congressman Nick LaLota @RepLaLota]

As a former Elections Commissioner, I believe we can make it easier to vote and harder to cheat.

Requiring voter ID is a commonsense way to protect election integrity, prevent fraud, and strengthen public confidence in our elections.

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America’s greatness was built by generations of brave Americans who defended her, and supporting our Veterans is one way we honor that legacy.

I was proud to help pass bipartisan legislation strengthening benefits and services for them and their families. 🇺🇸

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After her 2022 Hochulmader was ruled unconstitutional, and criticizing partisan gerrymandering in other states, Hochul is trying to rewrite New York's constitution to further distort representation in NY where Republicans earn ~43% of the vote but might hold only 12% of the congressional seats if she’s successful.

[Governor Kathy Hochul @GovKathyHochul]

As Republicans across the country redraw maps to shield themselves from accountability, it’s more important than ever that New Yorkers have a voice in the process.

This amendment will give New Yorkers the power to fight back against attempts by Donald Trump and his allies to rig our elections.

I’m proud to stand with the Legislature in this fight.

[Congressman Nick LaLota @RepLaLota]

Coastal communities like ours don't take hurricane season lightly, staying ready is how we protect our families and neighborhoods.

Thank you to @weatherchannel and @JimCantore for helping Long Islanders stay ahead of the storm.

[Congressman Nick LaLota @RepLaLota]

I helped cut taxes on Social Security so more Long Island seniors can afford to stay here instead of feeling pressured to move to Florida or the Carolinas.

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$4 billion for “free” NYC buses and government grocery stores but only $90 million to defend New Yorkers from cyberattacks. 

Governor Hochul's budget doesn't lie, Mamdani's socialist agenda comes before your safety.

[Congressman Nick LaLota @RepLaLota]

I asked Governor Hochul’s top cybersecurity official a simple question: 

Are illegal migrants more important to Governor Hochul than protecting law-abiding New Yorkers from cyberattacks? 

I don’t blame him for not answering.

The $4.3 billion for migrants vs. $90 million for cybersecurity tells you everything you need to know. 

Hochul’s priorities are on full display.

[Congressman Nick LaLota @RepLaLota]

Kathy Hochul is spending $4.3 billion on noncitizens’ hotels, healthcare, and lawyers.  Yet, only $90 million (1/48th) on New York’s cybersecurity defenses, despite Suffolk and Southold getting hacked.

I asked Governor Hochul’s cyber chief whether those priorities make sense as cyber threats against New York continue to grow.

[Congressman Nick LaLota @RepLaLota]

Members of Congress write the laws that can shape industries, move markets, and impact stock prices.

They should not be trading the very stocks their decisions could influence.

I held myself to that standard, selling all of my stocks before I was sworn in and I’m proud to co-sponsor H.R. 7008 to make it the rule for every Member of Congress.

In a chamber defined by division, this should be unanimous: public service over personal profit.

[Congressman Nick LaLota @RepLaLota]

Great meeting with the National Down Syndrome Society, the Cronin and Hagan families, and Long Island’s own John’s Crazy Socks last week.

Proud to back their advocacy with action by cosponsoring the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act to end the outdated $2,000 savings cap for Americans with disabilities and the IDEA Full Funding Act to finally hold Washington accountable for fully funding special education.

[Congressman Nick LaLota @RepLaLota]

Today, for the fourth consecutive year, I was honored to join the Memorial Day ceremony at Calverton National Cemetery to pay tribute to the brave Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

These sacred grounds are the final resting place of more than 275,000 Veterans and their loved ones.

As a Navy Veteran who now serves on the committee that funds the VA and our national cemeteries, I know America would not be the greatest nation the world has ever known were it not for generations of patriots who wore our nation’s uniform, many giving their very lives in defense of our freedom.

We honor their sacrifice by carrying forward their legacy through service to our communities, and love of country.

God bless our fallen heroes, their families, and the United States of America.

[Congressman Nick LaLota @RepLaLota]

American greatness, and the freedom and opportunity we enjoy, would not be possible without the ultimate sacrifice so many brave Americans made for the rest of us.

This Memorial Day, and every day, we honor their courage, remember their sacrifice, and express our deepest gratitude to those who gave everything for our country.

[Congressman Nick LaLota @RepLaLota]

When someone calls my office for help with a federal agency like the IRS, VA, or to get a passport, we don’t ask for your party affiliation or who you voted for in the last election.

My team gets to work helping constituents navigate the labyrinth of the federal bureaucracy and cut through the red tape.

Since taking office, we’ve resolved more than 5,500 constituent cases for Long Islanders.

We’re here to help, regardless of politics.

[Congressman Nick LaLota @RepLaLota]

Long Island deserves Washington’s help to protect our drinking water.

That’s why I secured $1.08 million in federal funding to extend Smithtown water mains to 26 homes whose private wells tested positive for PFAS and 1,4-dioxane above New York’s safety standards.

Clean, safe drinking water for Long Island families must always be a priority.

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The cost of housing is simply too high for too many Long Islanders and Americans.

That’s why I was proud to help pass a bipartisan housing bill in the House aimed at lowering costs by streamlining permitting, modernizing outdated housing standards, expanding financing options, and banning large institutional investors from mass-buying single family homes, helping more families achieve the dream of homeownership.

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Once again, Albany is reaching into Long Islanders’ pockets to bankroll New York City.

We work hard, and more of our money should stay here to support our schools, roads, public safety, and provide tax relief for local families.

Instead, Governor Hochul treats Long Islanders like a piggy bank with anti suburban policies like congestion pricing and using our tax dollars to fund New York City socialism.

Long Islanders work hard for our families and communities, and we deserve to keep more of what we earn.

[Congressman Nick LaLota @RepLaLota]

I remain fully focused on my duty to Long Island and the federal issues facing our country. But when Albany’s policies make our communities less safe or more expensive, I have a responsibility to speak up. Governor Hochul’s decision to limit cooperation with ICE has real consequences for New Yorkers, and I’ll continue pushing back when state policies put my constituents at risk.

[Congressman Nick LaLota @RepLaLota]

While Governor Hochul says she wants police going after “the murderers, the rapists, the gun traffickers,” the very 287(g) agreements she now seeks to ban are how local law enforcement helps ICE identify and remove those same criminals.

Her bill would ban those agreements statewide and not even allow Suffolk County to decide for itself whether to participate.

That’s Albany overreach and catering to a far left political base instead of embracing common sense.