New York — 3rd District

Tom Suozzi

Repeal SALT cap and fight tariffs

Suozzi prioritizes lowering the cost of living by repealing the federal cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions and opposing administration tariffs that increase everyday prices. As co-chair of the bipartisan SALT Caucus, he led House passage of SALT deduction restoration bills on three separate occasions.

• Co-founded and co-chaired the bipartisan SALT Caucus to restore full state and local tax deductions
• Opposes broad tariffs that increase consumer prices on groceries and everyday goods
• Advocates for tax policy adjustments during the expiration of 2017 tax provisions in 2025

“Tom will not rest until this unfair burden on New Yorkers is removed and the full SALT deduction is restored.”

“And I'm pushing back against Trump's cuts to Medicaid, his cuts to food assistance, and the terrible cuts the Administration has made that are putting our drinking water and beautiful Long Island Sound at risk.”

Michael LiPetri Jr.

Extend tax cuts and lift SALT cap

LiPetri focuses his platform on letting Americans keep more earnings by extending the Trump tax cuts, raising the SALT cap, and eliminating federal taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security. He argues tax relief and deregulation are critical to helping families buy homes and raise children.

• Supports extending 2017 tax cuts and raising or lifting the SALT tax cap for New York families
• Proposes eliminating federal income taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security benefits
• Seeks to reduce bureaucratic red tape to lower housing and family costs

“Under President Trump's leadership, Republicans have delivered no tax on tips, social security, overtime, and we've raised the SALT tax cap directly helping hardworking New Yorkers.”

“Affordability starts with letting Americans keep more of what they earn.”

Tom Suozzi

Bipartisan border security and path to status

Suozzi advocates for comprehensive immigration reform that combines strict border enforcement with legal pathways for long-term undocumented residents. He routinely distances himself from national party messaging on border policy and voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act.

• Authored the bipartisan Suozzi-Peter King 'Grand Compromise' funding border security alongside legal status for long-term undocumented immigrants
• Proposed an 'Ellis Island' border processing model with additional immigration judges to expedite asylum rulings and deportations
• Voted for the bipartisan Laken Riley Act in the U.S. House

“He has routinely distanced himself from the national party on issues like immigration and crime, most notably by voting for the Laken Riley Act.”

Michael LiPetri Jr.

Deport illegal immigrants and enforce border laws

LiPetri supports strict border enforcement, mandatory deportation of undocumented individuals who commit crimes, and an end to past open-border policies. He stresses that legal entry should be required for all immigrants entering the country.

• Supports continued deportation of non-citizens residing in the U.S. illegally
• Rejects open-border policies in favor of strict legal immigration requirements
• Endorses Trump administration border security strategies

“We must continue to deport those criminals here illegally and demand that every immigrant - like our parents and grandparents - enter this country legally and with pride.”

Tom Suozzi

Precision policing and crime prevention

Suozzi approaches public safety by combining law enforcement support with targeted intervention and community prevention initiatives. During his tenure as Nassau County Executive, the county achieved its lowest crime rates in decades, and he holds endorsements from local police unions.

• Endorsed by law enforcement unions including the Nassau County PBA and Glen Cove PBA
• Supports precision policing targeting illegal handguns alongside community policing models
• Promotes social service intervention and K-12 support systems for at-risk youth

“The Congressman stands for common sense and making sure that our police officers are supported and protected.”

Michael LiPetri Jr.

Unapologetic backing of law enforcement

LiPetri positions himself as an ardent defender of law enforcement, strongly opposing 'Defund the Police' initiatives and progressive bail policies. He promises to prevent progressive public safety policies in New York City from expanding to Long Island.

• Recognized by the Suffolk County PBA for consistent legislative support of law enforcement
• Opposes progressive criminal justice and bail reforms
• Campaigns against progressive urban safety policies spreading to Nassau and Suffolk counties

“The men and women of law enforcement are on the frontlines of defense between good and evil in our communities.”

“Flipping this seat and stopping the Mamdani Madness and lawlessness from spreading to Long Island is critical.”

Tom Suozzi

Strong support for Israel and Ukraine

Suozzi supports maintaining strong diplomatic and military ties with Israel and funding defense systems like the Iron Dome. He also firmly backs military assistance to Ukraine against Russian invasion and supports Ukraine's eventual accession to NATO.

• Supported funding for Israel's Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Arrow missile defense systems
• Backed the Abraham Accords and the movement of the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem
• Voted for military aid to Ukraine and legislation cutting off financial lifelines to Russia

“Tom stood in solidarity with the people of Israel and Jewish people around the world.”

Michael LiPetri Jr.

Unwavering stance against anti-Israel actions

LiPetri calls for opposing Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) campaigns against Israel and countering antisemitism across college campuses and internationally. He advocates forceful responses against state and non-state actors targeting Israel.

• Proposes shutting down BDS movements targeting Israel
• Supports decisive military responses against Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iran
• Pledges to combat antisemitism in domestic and international institutions

“Any attempt to boycott, divest from, or sanction Israel must be shut down, eliminated, and swiftly dealt with.”

Tom Suozzi

Expand ACA and lower prescription costs

Suozzi supports protecting the Affordable Care Act and lowering prescription drug costs through federal price negotiation. He authored the WISH Act to establish public-private financing for seniors' long-term home care.

• Supported capping Medicare insulin costs at $35 monthly and enabling price negotiations with drug manufacturers
• Authored the WISH Act to establish catastrophic long-term care insurance for seniors
• Helped negotiate federal legislation outlawing surprise medical billing

“Created a cap on out-of-pocket drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries.”

Michael LiPetri Jr.

Patient choice and price transparency reform

LiPetri proposes healthcare reforms focused on restoring direct patient-doctor relationships rather than oversight by insurance companies or federal agencies. His platform centers on portable insurance coverage, preventative health, and price transparency.

• Advocates for portable health coverage across jobs and state borders
• Supports 21st-century healthcare price transparency regulations
• Emphasizes preventative care and individual patient choice over insurance regulation

“We must restore the bond between patients and their doctors, not insurance companies and bureaucrats who wish to control the system.”

Tom Suozzi

Protect Long Island Sound and address climate change

Suozzi highlights a long record of environmental cleanup, including brownfield remediation, water quality protection, and climate change mitigation. In Congress, he co-chaired the Long Island Sound Caucus and secured increased federal funding for environmental restoration.

• Secured a tenfold funding increase for the Long Island Sound Geographic Program
• Obtained federal funding to remediate the Navy-Grumman Bethpage Plume
• Member of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus

“Climate change is real and requires bold solutions to mitigate its impacts on Long Island.”

Michael LiPetri Jr.

Clean up contaminants and upgrade water systems

LiPetri focuses environmental policy on upgrading local water infrastructure and eliminating environmental hazards. As a New York State Assemblyman, he co-chaired a statewide task force dedicated to water quality.

• Co-chaired a statewide Water Quality Task Force while serving in the New York State Assembly
• Prioritizes upgrading aging local water infrastructure and removing contaminants
• Focuses environmental commitments on local waterways, ecosystems, and wildlife

“Our local environment is a precious resource and protecting our ecosystems, wildlife, and waterways is one of my highest priorities.”

Tom Suozzi

Protect reproductive rights and codify Roe

Suozzi advocates codifying reproductive freedom into federal law to protect access to safe and legal abortion. He holds perfect voting ratings from reproductive rights groups and opposes state abortion bans passed following the Dobbs decision.

• Supports federal legislation codifying Roe v. Wade into law
• Holds 100% lifetime ratings from Planned Parenthood and Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL)
• Opposes federal abortion restrictions and state bans without exceptions

“Tom is committed to ensuring that abortion is safe, legal, and accessible.”

Michael LiPetri Jr.

Restrict transgender participation in women's sports

LiPetri focuses his social policy platform on restricting biological men from competing in women's sports categories or accessing female locker rooms and restrooms.

• Proposes federal policy barring transgender women from competing in biological female sports
• Advocates prohibiting biological men from using female locker rooms and bathrooms

“Biological men should never compete in female sports or use female locker rooms or bathrooms - it’s common sense.”

Tom Suozzi

Expand VA services and healthcare benefits

Suozzi advocates improving healthcare infrastructure, mental health access, and service benefits for military veterans. He sponsored legislation for veteran mental health and voted for expanded healthcare coverage for toxic exposure.

• Secured infrastructure improvement funding for the Northport VA Medical Center
• Introduced the bipartisan Mental Health Services for All Veterans Act
• Voted to pass the Honoring our PACT Act for veterans exposed to burn pits and Agent Orange

“Throughout his public service career, Tom has promised to 'never forget the vet.'”

Tom Suozzi

Enact universal background checks and safety laws

Suozzi supports federal gun safety regulations aimed at reducing gun violence, including universal background checks for firearm transfers.

• Co-sponsored universal background check legislation in the U.S. House
• Supports precision policing targeting illegal handgun trafficking

“Tom co-sponsored every major gun violence prevention bill when he was in Congress, including legislation to require the background checks that the vast majority of Americans support.”

Michael LiPetri Jr.

Pass regulatory framework for crypto innovation

LiPetri supports passing a unified regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in Congress, arguing that innovation should be protected from excessive federal oversight.

• Advocates passing a federal regulatory framework for digital assets
• Opposes regulatory overreach affecting blockchain development and free markets

“Innovation in blockchain technology has to be protected from bureaucratic overreach.”