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Suffolk County, NY — Congressman Nick LaLota (Suffolk County) proudly announced Kerry Yeung, a student at Half Hollow Hills High School East, as the 2025 winner of the Congressional Art Competition for New York’s First Congressional District. This year’s theme, “Service Above Self,” called on students to honor those who dedicate their lives in service to others. Kerry’s work is inspired by the true story of Sir Nicholas Winton, who saved 669 innocent children during WWII.
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-1), a member of the House Small Business Committee, welcomed Oysterponds Shellfish Co., the largest oyster farm on Long Island, to the House Small Business Showcase on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01) announced a significant win for Long Island taxpayers following successful negotiations to quadruple the cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction. The change, included in the House-passed version of the One Big Beautiful Bill, now heads to the Senate and awaits the President’s signature. If enacted, the measure would provide long-overdue relief—saving many Suffolk County families as much as $8,000 on their 2026 federal tax returns.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01) today issued the following statement after voting to pass S. 146, the TAKE IT DOWN Act, bipartisan legislation focused on stopping the abuse of minors through AI-created explicit online material.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep Nick LaLota (Suffolk County, NY) released the following statement after signing on as co-sponsor of the Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, bipartisan legislation that eliminates tax penalties for U.S. citizens wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad. The bill also extends this relief to their spouses during the period of detention and provides retroactive reimbursement to those who have already paid such penalties after their release.
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Nick LaLota (Suffolk County, NY) released the following statement after voting to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to strengthen voter ID requirements in federal elections. LaLota is a co-sponsor of the bill.
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Nick LaLota (Suffolk County, NY) released the following statement after voting to pass the No Rogue Rulings Act, legislation introduced by Rep. Darrell Issa (CA-48) to limit the ability of individual District Court judges to issue nationwide injunctions. LaLota is a cosponsor of the bill.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), released the following statement after voting in favor of S.J.Res.18 and S.J.Res. 28, two Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions which would overturn harmful regulations that threaten the financial well-being of American consumers and financial technology businesses.