Press Releases
Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) announced that 108 Members of Congress have signed onto his letter calling on Speaker Pelosi to keep the $4,500 tax credit for union-built electric vehicles (EV) in the Build Back Better Act when it moves to the House floor. This effort led by Suozzi is backed by the United Auto Workers, the AFL-CIO, and domestic automakers. A copy of the letter can be found here.
Today, Congressman Thomas Suozzi (D – Long Island, Queens), along with other Members of Congress, toured the Rikers Island jail complex and spoke with Rikers’ officials regarding the current state of the facility.
Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) announced that the Suffolk County Police Department will receive over $317,000 in federal grants for de-escalation and youth engagement training programs. A photo of Suozzi with a Suffolk County Police officer can be found here.
Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement after a female US Merchant Marine Academy cadet said she was sexually assaulted during her Sea Year training:
Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) introduced bicameral legislation with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) that would create a powerful new incentive to recycle plastic, and to help end the flood of plastic waste that is overwhelming vital ecosystems and threatening public health.
Congressman Tom Suozzi (D – Long Island, Queens) issued the following statement after he voted in support of critical funding to replenish Israel’s Iron Dome:
Today, Congressman Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) issued the following statement on the consent decree announced by the New York State DEC regarding the Navy Grumman Plume:
“This is a big victory for the people of Bethpage and for all of the people south of Bethpage that have been threatened by this plume for decades. I will continue to work with Bethpage and the surrounding water districts to ensure that the responsible parties follow through and that the funding is in place so they can continue to provide safe drinking water to all residents.”
Congressman Tom Suozzi (D – Long Island, Queens) has announced that the Local Journalism Sustainability Act has been included in the House Ways and Means Committee’s budget reconciliation mark up. The bipartisan legislation, of which Suozzi was an original cosponsor when it was reintroduced in the House in July, would help bolster local media outlets with temporary tax credits for publishers employing and hiring local journalists.
Press Release
Will benefit over 400,000 children across Long Island and 3.4 million children across New York; Families could receive upwards of $3,600 per child
Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) and Congresswoman Kathleen Rice (D-Long Island) hosted a Zoom event reminding New Yorkers to file their 2020 Federal tax returns by this Monday, May 17th to take advantage of the newly expanded Child Tax Credit.
As a committed environmentalist and pro-labor and business advocate, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D – Long Island, Queens) organized a conference with industry leaders from prominent wind energy companies, labor and environmental groups, and local manufacturers to create a “win, win, win” forum for Long Island’s wind supply future.