Congressman Nick LaLota, representing New York’s 1st District, shared several statements on May 17, 2025, via social media. The posts reflect his views on military service and fiscal policy matters currently under discussion in Congress.
In a post dated May 17, 2025, at 13:01 UTC, Congressman LaLota paid tribute to members of the armed forces on Armed Forces Day. As a Navy veteran himself, he expressed pride and gratitude for their service. “As a Navy Vet, I proudly salute all who serve this Armed Forces Day. Your courage keeps America safe, strong & free. Don’t give up the ship!”
Later that day at 14:05 UTC, LaLota addressed the issue of the $10K State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap implemented in 2017. He voiced his appreciation for former President Trump’s commitment to amending this policy and highlighted his role among five Blue-State Republicans advocating for SALT relief as part of broader legislative efforts. “The $10K SALT cap was wrong in 2017—and I’m grateful President Trump has committed to fixing it. I’m one of five Blue-State Republicans fighting to get real SALT relief in the One Big Beautiful Bill.”
In another statement posted at 16:42 UTC on the same day, LaLota discussed challenges facing the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which had stalled in Congress. He proposed allowing certain tax rates to revert to previous levels as a means of generating additional revenue for the bill’s progress. Specifically, he suggested letting the top tax rate increase from 37% to 39.6% for high-income earners as a way to inject $300 billion into legislative efforts. “The One Big Beautiful Bill has stalled—and it needs wind in its sails… Allowing the top tax rate to expire—returning from 37% to 39.6% for individuals earning over $609,350 and married couples earning over $731,200—breathes $300 billion of new life into the effort.”
Nick LaLota has been serving in Congress since replacing Lee Zeldin in 2023 and represents New York’s first district.
