Congressman Nick LaLota, who represents New York’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of messages on social media on August 12, 2025, addressing topics ranging from religiously motivated crimes to Medicaid reform and Social Security protections.
In a post published at 18:00 UTC, LaLota stated: “Religiously motivated crimes like these must be condemned and those who commit them must be held accountable.
Live and let live! https://t.co/abu4IwO32d”.
Later that evening at 20:23 UTC, he commented on proposed changes to Medicaid under new legislation: “Under the OBBB, Medicaid stays fully intact for seniors, people with disabilities & pregnant women — but The Big Bill adds a commonsense rule: able-bodied adults must work, train, or volunteer 80 hrs/month. Protect resources for those in need. Smarter spending, not less care.”
At 21:19 UTC the same day, LaLota marked the anniversary of Social Security at an event hosted by AARP in Medford. He wrote: “Celebrated Social Security’s 90th at AARP’s pizza event in Medford today and talked about protecting your slice of what you’ve earned.
In the One Big Beautiful Bill we:
Cut taxes on Social Security ($6K deduction for 65+)
Quadrupled the SALT deduction
Doubled the https://t.co/mnCfzJhTd4“.
Nick LaLota has served as a member of Congress since replacing Lee Zeldin in 2023 and is currently representing New York’s 1st district. Born in Bay Shore in 1978 and now residing in Amityville, LaLota is serving his constituents by engaging with legislative proposals related to public safety and entitlement programs.
