Press Releases

Suozzi (D-NY), Knott (R-NC), and over a Dozen National Religious Organizations Urge Passage of Bipartisan, Bicameral Right to Worship Act

September 16, 2026

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) today held a press conference with Right to Worship Act co-lead Congressman Brad Knott (R-NC) and supporters from national endorsing organizations to urge the House and Senate to advance the buffer zone legislation this Congress.

The Right to Worship Act would establish a 100-foot, protest-free buffer zone around houses of worship during religious services, making it unlawful to knowingly disrupt or impede people from attending.

House Passes Suozzi-Led Bipartisan Bill to Protect Fraud Victims from Tax Penalties

September 15, 2026

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Washington, D.C.—The House today passed H.R. 9500, the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, a bipartisan bill co-led by Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) to ensure victims of fraud are not forced to pay taxes on the money scammers stole from them.

Suozzi Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Health Care Fraud

September 10, 2026

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) today introduced the bipartisan Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Act with Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY) to strengthen the federal government’s efforts to combat waste, fraud, and abuse across government healthcare programs.

Suozzi, Leader DeRiggi-Whitton, and Mayor Villafane Announce Expansion of Sea Cliff Sewer System

September 10, 2026

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Glen Cove, NY—Congressman Suozzi (D-NY) today joined Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove), Sea Cliff Mayor Elena Villafane, and local residents in Sea Cliff to announce the expansion of the Sea Cliff sewer system. The $6.5 million expansion will utilize more than $1.1 million in funds Congressman Suozzi secured in the FY2026 Community Project Funding grants.

Issues: ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY IN THE DISTRICT

Suozzi Highlights Broad Local Support for Bipartisan, Bicameral Buffer Zone Bill

September 9, 2026

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Glen Cove, NY—Congressman Suozzi (D-NY) today highlighted the broad, cross-religious coalition of support for his bipartisan, bicameral Right to Worship Act (H.R. 10052) at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center in Glen Cove. Surrounded by leaders of local religious and advocacy organizations and clergy across faith groups, Rep.

Suozzi Highlights Human Trafficking on Long Island and Queens and Urges Federal Action in Press Conference

August 20, 2026

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) today held a press conference on Long Island to highlight the horrific impact of human trafficking on Long Island and Queens communities, and urge the passage of two bipartisan bills in Congress to prevent trafficking, hold traffickers accountable, and support survivors.

Suozzi (D-NY), Knott (R-NC), Cruz (R-TX), and Slotkin (D-MI) Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Right to Worship Act to Protect Worshippers

August 6, 2026

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Congressman Brad Knott (R-NC), along with Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), introduced the Right to Worship Act in the House and the Senate, to establish a 100‑foot, protest‑free buffer zone around houses of worship during religious services, making it unlawful to knowingly disrupt or impede people from attending. This law imposes civil fines for violations and authorizes individuals, the U.S. Attorney General, and state attorneys general to sue violators. Peaceful expression protected by the First Amendment is excluded from the bill’s prohibited activities.

Suozzi Announces Completion of Project to Seed Six Million Oysters Using Funds He Obtained in 2022 Grant

July 24, 2026

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Washington, D.C. — Between 2024 and 2026, six million oysters were planted across three North Shore Bays—2 million each in Manhasset Bay, Hempstead Harbor, and Oyster Bay, utilizing funds Suozzi obtained in the FY22 Community Project Funding grants. This project to restore shellfish populations and improve water quality in Long Island’s North Shore bays was funded by the $300,000 in Community Project Funding that Congressman Tom Suozzi (D—Long Island, Queens) secured in the FY22 Appropriations process.

Issues: ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY

Suozzi Seeks Extension on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador

July 10, 2026

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03) sent two letters to Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, urging the administration to extend the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for El Salvador and underscoring the stakes for TPS holders if the agency allows the program to expire. TPS for El Salvador, which has been in place for over 25 years, will expire on September 9, 2026.

Issues: BORDER & IMMIGRATION

House Passes Suozzi-Led Bipartisan Bill to Recover Stolen COVID-Era Unemployment Funds and Hold Fraudsters Accountable

June 29, 2026

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Washington, D.C. —The House this week passed H.R. 8873, the Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act, a bipartisan bill led by Congressman Tom Suozzi (D–NY) and Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) to reclaim stolen pandemic unemployment funds and protect Americans from fraud.