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President Biden noted the other day that Russia and China are boasting that they do not think democracy can survive in the current world of social media and the 24-hour news cycle. They don’t think we can do big things anymore. They think we are too divided. The two major pieces of legislation that make up the Build Back Better agenda would not only dramatically help New Yorkers, but passage would also prove our foreign adversaries wrong.
On Thursday, outside the Glen Cove Police Department, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens) hosted his second annual “Hometown Heroes” event, where he honored and thanked 11 law enforcement officers from across New York’s 3rd Congressional District who displayed exemplary heroism in the line of duty in service to our communities. During the ceremony, Suozzi shared how the exceptional work of each officer saved the lives of New Yorkers.
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:
By DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL BOARD
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS | September 29, 2021
Congressman Tom Suozzi, who represents New Yorkers from eastern Queens across the northern half of Nassau County into the western sections of Suffolk, is absolutely right to stick to his “No SALT, no deal” demand in refusing to support any changes to the federal tax code unless the horrendously unfair limitation on deduction of state and local taxes is repealed.
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.”