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Congressman Tom Suozzi’s statement regarding Eric Adams’, Democratic nominee for Mayor of NYC, meeting with President Joe Biden:
“Eric Adams is spot on when he says ‘we don’t have to surrender the justice we deserve for the safety we need.’ His meeting with President Biden shows he is set on delivering on the promise of both justice and safety for New Yorkers. Eric has made public safety an essential part of his plan as mayor. This meeting is a positive step for New York City and I commit to working with him and President Biden to deliver the necessary federal resources.”
Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) announced that the advanced monthly payments for the expanded Child Tax Credit will begin to hit the bank accounts of New York families on July 15th. This expanded tax credit will be life-changing for millions and will help families with children struggling to meet their monthly expenses.
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.
Last night, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) continued his tireless efforts to repeal the SALT cap by leading 10 bipartisan members of Congress on the House Floor to highlight how the cap has hurt middle class families across the country and undermined progressive state programs. Video of Suozzi leading last night’s effort is found here.
To keep momentum going on the need to repeal the SALT cap, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA) organized a bipartisan push with our nation’s cities, counties, and mayors to bring attention to the fact that the SALT cap has severely undermined the ability of local governments to govern, while at the same time hurting middle class families.
Video from the event is found here.
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.
Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (R-IN) introduced the PAPER Act, legislation to disincentivize the burning of recyclable paper at waste-to-energy facilities. Currently, the federal tax code allows for waste-to-energy facilities to receive an incentive for the burning of recyclable paper mixed with waste. Under the PAPER Act, waste-to-energy facilities would not get a tax credit for burning recycled paper mixed with waste.
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-Long Island, Queens) introduced three pieces of legislation that would promote environmental sustainability across New York and Long Island. As a member of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, the chief tax-writing committee, Suozzi is able to advance legislation that would amend our tax code and offer incentives to homeowners, businesses, and state governments that promote environmental sustainability.