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Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) announced the creation of the Congressional Uyghur Caucus. The Caucus will raise awareness of the Chinese Community Party’s (CCP) systemic human rights violations against the Uyghur people in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China and support legislation aimed at addressing the largest coordinated human rights abuse campaign of the 21st century.
“People are saying I want to ‘live free or die.’ Well, they are living free, and other people are dying,” said Suozzi. “We need everyone to get vaccinated in our country.”
“Do it for yourself and your family Do it for other families,” Suozzi continued. “Do it for the country, so that we can stay strong. Please, get vaccinated!”
Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) introduced the Well-Being Insurance for Seniors to be at Home (WISH) Act, legislation that would address one of our nation’s most pressing challenges: financing long-term care for elderly Americans.
Every day, roughly 10 thousand Americans turn 65. By 2050, the population over 65 will almost double and the population over 85 will triple. At the same time, the number of family members available to care for these aging Americans is decreasing because families are smaller and more spread out than they used to be.
On Monday June 14, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease Co-Chairs Maxine Waters (D-CA), and Chris Smith (R-NJ) introduced the bipartisan Alzheimer's Research and Caregiving (ARC) Trust Fund Act to provide additional funding to federal Alzheimer’s research efforts and caregiver support services.
Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens), in response to the growing rancor and division in Washington, DC, wrote an Op-Ed published in this week’s Newsweek entitled, “Why Are My Colleagues in Congress Throwing Flames Instead of Doing Their Jobs?”
Why Are My Colleagues in Congress Throwing Flames Instead of Doing Their Jobs? | Opinion
THOMAS SUOZZI, U.S. REPRESENTATIVE FOR NEW YORK'S 3RD DISTRICT.
ON 6/16/21
Why does America feel so fractured with so much division? The rancor and misinformation proffered by some of my colleagues in the House of Representatives, the blood-boiling commentary on cable "news," and the negative tone on social media, which is often amplified by our foreign adversaries, has made us "a house divided against itself." Can we continue to "stand"?
Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Congressman Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), with the help of the Congressional Black Caucus, introduced The Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act, legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the “Harlem Hellfighters.” Through the help of Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, and Congressman Steve Horsford, the legislation has received overwhelming bipartisan support, garnering more than 290 cosponsors prior to formal introduction.
Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens), the Vice-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, helped deliver 35 votes from Republicans to support the creation of a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6th Capitol Attacks and the influencing factors that provoked the attacks. Before the Problem Solvers Caucus announced their support for the commission, news reports indicated that the vote to form the commission may have been along party lines.
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Funds from the American Rescue Plan are on the way for local institutions; At least half of the funding will be distributed to students as emergency financial aid
Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) reminded New York families to take advantage of the newly expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) by making sure they file their federal taxes by the May 17th deadline.
“If you have children under 17, you may be eligible for thousands of dollars under the expanded Child Tax Credit,” said Suozzi. “Make sure you file your federal income taxes May 17th. The expanded Child Tax Credit is a major boost for New York families and families across America.”
– Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D- Long Island, Queens) released the following statement after the U.S. Treasury Department’s released Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, established under the American Rescue Plan Act.