LaLota Keeps Gov’t Open, Touts Bipartisan Wins

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 9747 to keep the federal government open and working for the American people.

“Despite partisan fear-mongering, House Republicans have kept the government funded, open, and working for the American people. While others bicker and play politics, I stay focused on delivering real results for Suffolk County, including securing over $150 million in federal funding for our communities,” said LaLota. “Since taking office, I've been proud to rank among the most productive freshman members, passing more bills than 97% of my peers—eight bipartisan bills and 20 amendments through the House. These efforts include protecting the Long Island Sound, addressing the fentanyl and sanctuary city crises, and supporting our small businesses and veterans. My commitment is to put the American people first and improve the quality of life for everyone in Suffolk County.”

To read the full text of the legislation, click HERE.

Background:

LaLota has consistently and successfully voted to keep the government open, funded, and working for the American people.

Since being sworn into office, LaLota has passed eight of his bills through the House, each of which has earned bipartisan support:

• H.R. 3511 – Service Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act
• H.R. 4424 – Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act
• H.R. 4669 – DOE & SBA Research Act
• H.R. 5441 – Long Island Sound Restoration & Stewardship Reauthorization Act
• H.R. 5717 – No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
• H.R. 7105 – Women-Owned Small Business Certification & Opportunity Expansion Act
• H.R. 7987 – Plain Language in Contracting Act
• H.R. 8663 – DETECT Fentanyl & Xylazine Act

Through the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding bills, LaLota secured over $150 million in federal funding that will directly benefit Suffolk County, including millions in Community Project Funding for infrastructure projects, water quality improvements, and wastewater treatment in each of the First Congressional District’s Towns.

H.R. 9747 would extend current government funding through December 20th, 2024, extend the authorization of the National Flood Insurance Program, ensure working families have access to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits, guarantee Veteran, Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefits continue, provide an additional $231 million for the Secret Service for protective operations for Presidential and Vice-Presidential nominees in the 2024 Campaign and activities related to National Special Security Events and provide the agency with flexibility to quickly obligate funds for protective operations, and allow the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flexibility to quickly obligate funds provided by the CR for the Disaster Relief Fund to respond to disasters.

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