U.S. Rep. Nick Lalota (NY)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Nick Lalota (NY)
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LaLota hosts roundtable to address issues facing Long Island veterans
Rep. Nick LaLota, a Navy veteran representing Suffolk County, organized a Veterans Roundtable at the Rocky Point VFW. The event brought together key stakeholders and experts to address issues affecting Long Island's veteran community.
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LaLota secures $1.25M for Riverhead water quality improvement
RIVERHEAD, NY - Representative Nick LaLota has announced the allocation of $1.25 million in federal funding for the Riverhead Public Water Main project. This funding aims to improve water quality for residents in Calverton and Manorville.
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Bill targeting Venezuelan gang passes homeland security committee
Reps. Nick LaLota, Anthony D’Esposito, and Lou Correa have announced that their bipartisan legislation, the Tren de Aragua Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act, has passed unanimously in the Homeland Security Committee. The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct a threat assessment on criminal activities by members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) attempting to enter the United States illegally. It also mandates DHS to develop a strategic plan to address these threats.
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Bill introduced to aid education for children of fallen service members
Reps. Nick LaLota (R-NY) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), both Navy veterans, have introduced the Gold Star Children Education Act, a bicameral and bipartisan bill aimed at supporting children of Armed Forces members who died while serving on active duty. This legislation would make these dependents eligible for enrollment in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools on a tuition-free, space-available basis.
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Rep LaLota supports bill to keep federal government operational
Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) has expressed his support for H.R. 9747, a bill aimed at keeping the federal government operational. Following his vote in favor of the legislation, LaLota released a statement emphasizing the importance of maintaining government functions.
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LaLota passes amendment addressing pine beetle devastation
Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) has successfully passed an amendment to H.R. 8790, the Fix Our Forests Act, which aims to address the damage caused by the southern pine beetle in the Northeast, particularly within Long Island's Pine Barrens. The amendment instructs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a comprehensive study on the causes, effects, and solutions for the infestation of pine beetles in this region.
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House passes LaLota’s No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) announced that his bill, H.R. 5717, known as the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act, has passed the House with bipartisan support.
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Seventh bipartisan LaLota bill passes House to enhance Vietnam veterans' health care
Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) announced the passage of his seventh bipartisan bill in the 118th Congress, H.R. 4424, known as the Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act.
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LaLota calls for accountability ahead of Cuomo's testimony on nursing home scandal
Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) has issued a statement ahead of former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s testimony at the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic.
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LaLota's bill aims to enhance law enforcement's ability to combat fentanyl crisis
Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a member of the Homeland Security Committee, announced that his legislation, H.R. 8663, the bipartisan Detection Equipment and Technology Evaluation to Counter the Threat of (DETECT) Fentanyl and Xylazine Act, has passed the House of Representatives. This marks the sixth bill LaLota has successfully passed in the House, tying him for third place among the 74 freshmen members of the House of Representatives.
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Rep. Nick LaLota praises union workers ahead of Labor Day
Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released a statement ahead of Labor Day 2024, emphasizing the critical role of union workers in Suffolk County.
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Rep. LaLota urges FEMA support for flood victims in Suffolk
Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a member of the Homeland Security Committee, has urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to extend its support to include Individual Assistance for victims of recent flooding and severe weather in Suffolk County. In a letter addressed to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, LaLota emphasized the need for additional federal resources to aid Long Islanders in their recovery efforts.
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Officials request health study on PFAS impact at Calverton Grumman site
Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) has spearheaded a call for the New York Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive health study for the Calverton community. The initiative, supported by state and local officials, aims to address potential health risks associated with PFAS contamination at the Calverton Grumman site.
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Long Island delegation urges governor Hochul to declare emergency after severe flooding
Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) led the Long Island Congressional Delegation in urging Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency for Long Island following severe flooding and road collapse caused by heavy rainfall on August 18th. The event has resulted in widespread damage across Nassau and Suffolk Counties, with the collapse of a major road in Stony Brook underscoring the need for immediate intervention. The letter was cosigned by Congressmen Andrew Garbarino (R-Suffolk County), Tom Suozzi (D-Nassau County), and Anthony D’Esposito (R-Nassau County).
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New York representatives comment on potential plea deal for George Santos
Reps. Nick LaLota (NY-01), Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04), Mike Lawler (NY-17), and Brandon Williams (NY-22) issued a statement today in response to reports that former Congressman George Santos is considering a plea deal.
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Bipartisan bill aims to prevent Medicaid cuts impacting New York safety-net hospitals
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) and Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-Brooklyn), joined by Reps. Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN), Doris Matsui (D-CA), Mike Lawler (R-NY), and Frank Mrvan (D-IN), introduced the bipartisan Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act to prevent significant cuts to New York hospitals’ Medicaid payments. Specifically, Stony Brook University Hospital is facing a potential $53 million cut in 2024.
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Federal funds secured for Fishers Island airport rehabilitation
Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) announced today the securing of two federal grants totaling $3,760,667 for the rehabilitation of Elizabeth Field Airport on Fishers Island. This funding will support the final phase of the airport's renovation project, which includes rehabilitating the existing runway pavement to ensure its structural integrity and extend its useful life.
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LaLota seeks answers on Secret Service failures after Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) sent a bipartisan letter to Acting Director of the US Secret Service Ronald Rowe Jr., seeking information on the failures surrounding the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump and measures to prevent future incidents. LaLota was joined by colleagues from the For Country Caucus.
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Rep. LaLota secures $1.25 million for Sag Harbor sewer expansion
SAG HARBOR, NY - Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) announced the acquisition of $1.25 million in federal funding for the Village of Sag Harbor. The funds are allocated for the Sag Harbor Sewer Service Area Expansion project.
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House passes interior appropriations bill with key projects backed by Rep. LaLota
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released a statement following the House's passage of H.R. 8998, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.