Suffolk Reporter

Congressman Nick LaLota, representing New York's 1st District since 2023, recently shared several updates via his social media platform. LaLota, who succeeded former Congressman Lee Zeldin, was born in Bay Shore, New York, in 1978 and currently resides in Amityville.

On April 10, 2025, Congressman LaLota expressed his support for the SAVE Act, emphasizing the importance of election integrity. He stated, "I proudly voted for the SAVE Act—because it should be easy to vote and hard to cheat." Highlighting specific features of the legislation, LaLota mentioned, " Includes commonsense Voter ID; Backed by 80% of Americans; Prevents fraud, strengthens trust." He noted his experience as a former Suffolk Elections Commissioner to assert the importance of these measures.

Later on the same day, at 21:02 UTC, LaLota communicated assurance received from the Speaker regarding Medicaid. "Before this morning’s vote, the Speaker privately assured a few of my colleagues and me that ongoing discussions with the HFC hadn’t changed his commitment to protecting Medicaid," LaLota noted, adding his approval upon hearing a public reaffirmation of that commitment after the vote.

The following day, April 11, 2025, Congressman LaLota addressed concerns about Americans detained abroad facing tax penalties. He expressed his support for a bill to eliminate such burdens, particularly highlighting the case of Kai Li from Huntington, who was imprisoned for eight years by China's Communist Party (CCP). LaLota emphasized his ongoing commitment to fighting for justice, saying, "I fought for his release—and I’ll keep fighting for justice."

Nick LaLota has been serving in the U.S. Congress, representing New York's 1st District, since 2023. He continues to focus on legislative measures that align with maintaining election integrity, upholding healthcare commitments, and ensuring justice for wrongfully detained Americans abroad.