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October 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-01) and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), both U.S. Navy Veterans, led a group of House Republican Veterans in asking Senate Democrats who are Veterans to support the House-passed Continuing Resolution (CR) that ensures pay for U.S. Servicemembers while Congress continues negotiating annual appropriations.

Issues:Veterans
September 25, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-1) announced he introduced bipartisan legislation alongside Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) to expand a critical provision of the Working Families Tax Cut, eliminating federal taxes on overtime pay for all union workers. The bill was also introduced alongside Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-4), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), and Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-3).

September 8, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) today announced that the House of Representatives has approved $135 million in full funding for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory through the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act. This level exceeds the President’s request by $25 million and protects approximately 970 Long Island jobs tied to the project.

September 3, 2025

HAUPPAUGE, NY - Representative Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) today announced more than $2 million in federal funding for critical airport infrastructure upgrades at Francis S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach and Elizabeth Field on Fishers Island.

August 4, 2025

Northport, NY – Today, Rep Nick LaLota, a U.S. Navy Veteran, announced that the Northport VAMC will receive a portion of an additional $800 million in federal funding for VA infrastructure upgrades nationwide. The funds come as a result of cost-saving reforms within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and will support a series of key improvements to enhance care and safety for Long Island Veterans.

Issues:Veterans
July 23, 2025

HAMPTON BAYS, NY — Marking the solemn anniversary of their execution, Congressman Nick LaLota (R-NY-01) last week reintroduced

Issues:Congress
July 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-01) today announced his co-leadership of the bipartisan Estuaries Saving Through Efficient and Responsible Appropriations for Your Shoreline (ESTUARIES) Act, a bill that reauthorizes the National Estuary Program (NEP) through Fiscal Year 2031 and supports the continued restoration and protection of vital estuarine ecosystems across the country.

July 16, 2025

HAUPPAUGE, NY – Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-01) announced today that his office has recovered more than $11.3 million for Suffolk County residents since taking office in January 2023. These funds include delayed or wrongly withheld Social Security payments, Veterans' benefits, IRS refunds, and other federal reimbursements secured through direct constituent casework.

Issues:Congress
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LaLota SALT Deal in OBBB
July 3, 2025

LaLota Helps Pass Congressional Republicans’ Budget Bill

Delivers $5,000+ SALT Relief, Cuts Middle-Class Taxes, Protects Social Security, and Strengthens Long Island’s Economy