Suffolk Reporter

Congressman Nick LaLota, representing New York's 1st District since 2023, has been active on social media discussing various pressing issues. In a series of tweets, LaLota addressed topics ranging from emergency response and environmental policy to labor leadership and national security.

On March 11, 2025, Congressman LaLota highlighted the bravery of first responders battling fires in Brookhaven and Southampton. He urged governmental action by stating: "Our First Responders showed incredible bravery battling fires in Brookhaven & Southampton. Now gov't must act. The Senate should pass the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act, and the Governor must step up with resources for controlled burns & forest clearing."

The following day, on March 12, 2025, he congratulated Lori Chavez-DeRemer on her appointment as Secretary of Labor. Expressing his enthusiasm for her new role, LaLota wrote: "Congrats to my friend & former colleague, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, on being appointed the 30th Secretary of @USDOL! As the new Chairman of the @MainStreetGOP Labor Caucus, I’m excited for her leadership to create a level playing field for businesses, unions, & workers alike!"

Later that same day, LaLota addressed national security concerns regarding border protection by emphasizing the importance of troop deployment. He stated: "The deployment of more U.S. troops to the southern border is crucial for security and deterring ongoing threats. I stand with measures that protect American families and uphold our sovereignty."