Press Releases
July 31, 2017
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Suozzi: Bipartisan plan is like “an oasis in desert of dysfunction”
Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D -- Long Island, Queens), as Vice-Chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, announced that they have released a bold new bipartisan proposal to stabilize the individual health care market. If passed, this plan, the first bipartisan plan that has been proposed, would help stabilize the individual market by trying to reduce premiums, among other things.
July 28, 2017
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On Saturday, Congressman Tom Suozzi will announce that he is introducing bipartisan legislation with Congressman Lee Zeldin (R – Long Island) that would designate the George Washington Spy Trail on Long Island as a National Historic Trail. Rep. Suozzi will make the announcement at an open house at his Huntington district office that will feature numerous historic societies with people dressed in period costumes. The story of the Washington Spy Trail has been brought to life by the critically acclaimed television show “TURN” on AMC, which tells the stories of these unsung heroes. Ian Kahn, who plays George Washington in the show, will speak in support of Congressman Suozzi’s legislation at the open house.
July 27, 2017
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Today, an amendment introduced by Rep. Tom Suozzi which increased funding levels for the Navy/Grumman plume and other contaminated sites around the country by $42 million, passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Congressman Pete King (R – Seaford) supported Suozzi’s efforts. Overall, 25 Republicans joined 189 Democrats in passing the amendment.
July 21, 2017
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Undergoes Prostate Cancer Screening to Raise Awareness
Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi underwent a routine prostate exam as part of a new effort to raise awareness about prostate cancer and the importance of getting checked. The screening was administered by Integrated Medical Foundation (IMF), a non-profit organization which promotes awareness and early detection of prostate cancer. It entailed a PSA blood test and a digital rectal exam administered by IMF Founding President Dr. Deepak Kapoor, M.D. of Advanced Urology Centers of New York.
July 14, 2017
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Join in celebrating the history of New York’s 3rd Congressional District!
On Saturday, July 29th, Congressman Tom Suozzi will host an open house at his historic district office in Huntington. Constituents are invited to attend and meet with the Congressman, staff and explore exhibits and presentations from historical societies across the district. Refreshments will also be provided.
July 13, 2017
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Amendment to Cut Down on Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Defense Contracts
Last night, Congressman Tom Suozzi passed his first major legislative initiative through the House of Representatives. Suozzi teamed up with House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX) and fellow CPA Rep. Mike Conaway (R-TX) to submit a bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) aimed at cutting down on waste, fraud and abuse within Department of Defense (DOD) contracts.
July 12, 2017
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FAA Outlines Concrete Steps to Address Noise Levels
On Tuesday, Congressman Tom Suozzi, in his capacity as Co-Chair of the bipartisan Quiet Skies Caucus, convened a very productive meeting with representatives from the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) that resulted in the FAA outlining significant action to help local residents struggling with airplane and helicopter noise.
July 7, 2017
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Today, Rep. Tom Suozzi and Rep. Pete King (R – Seaford) joined together urging the House to pass increased funding levels for cleanup efforts related to the Navy/Grumman plume. King applauded Suozzi’s efforts to secure bipartisan support of $30 million in the original National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and an additional $12 million in an amendment to the bill. This money would go to the Navy Environmental Restoration account, which funds remediation and cleanup efforts of the Navy/Grumman Plume and other sites around the country.
July 6, 2017
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi introduced bicameral legislation known as the Merchant Marine Academy Improvement Act. This legislation would help address sexual assault and harassment by giving midshipmen more resources to report these crimes and give the Academy more training and resources to respond to and prevent sexual assault on campus and at sea. The bill would also, for the first time, make the Merchant Marine Academy subject to the Title IX requirements that are followed by every other college and university in the United States where students are eligible for federal student financial aid.
June 26, 2017
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Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi slammed the Senate’s proposed health care plan after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released figures showing that 22 million people would lose their health insurance and that premiums and deductibles would rise, making health care more expensive for millions of Americans.