Congressman Nick LaLota

Congressman Nick LaLota Father, husband, and Navy Veteran proudly serving the people of Long Island in Congress.

09/13/2026

In 2021 and 2022, blue-state suburban Democrats drew a line in the sand and said, “No SALT, no deal.” But they caved when Pelosi pressured them.

By contrast, when I said, “No SALT, no deal,” I was for real. Now, middle-class Long Island families are saving an average of $2,860 because, unlike those Democrats, I put Long Island before party.

There’s nothing democratic about socialism.
09/12/2026

There’s nothing democratic about socialism.

It was an honor to join the Selden Fire Department and our community to remember the lives we lost on September 11, hono...
09/12/2026

It was an honor to join the Selden Fire Department and our community to remember the lives we lost on September 11, honor the first responders who answered the call, and dedicate a memorial that will carry their sacrifice forward for generations to come.

Twenty-five years later, the grief remains. So does the gratitude. We remember those we lost, stand by those who served, and keep faith with the families who still carry September 11 with them.

“Never Forget” means more than looking back. It means carrying forward the duty to remember, to serve, and to ensure the next generation understands what was lost and what was given that day.

This morning, it was a profound privilege to stand at Ground Zero on the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terroris...
09/11/2026

This morning, it was a profound privilege to stand at Ground Zero on the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks and honor the 2,977 innocent lives taken from us.

“Never Forget” means more than remembering what happened. It means keeping our promises.
We must preserve the memory of those we lost, so future generations understand not only the scale of that tragedy, but the lives behind every name.

We must also keep faith with those who answered the call. Our obligation to the first responders who ran toward danger that morning did not end that day, and neither does our responsibility to care for them now.

That same duty carries forward in how we defend our country.

We must remain vigilant, support those who keep us safe, and ensure America is prepared for the threats ahead.

We honor those we lost by remembering how they lived. We honor those who answered the call by keeping our word to them. And we honor future generations by remaining vigilant in defense of the country they loved.

We have not forgotten. We never will.

On September 11, 2001, I was a young naval officer aboard a ship nearly three thousand miles from home. Like every Ameri...
09/11/2026

On September 11, 2001, I was a young naval officer aboard a ship nearly three thousand miles from home. Like every American, I watched the unimaginable unfold. But I watched it as a New Yorker.

My thoughts immediately turned to home, to the police officers and firefighters running toward danger, and to the innocent people trapped inside the Twin Towers.

I am the son and grandson of police officers. In my family, we know that when others run away from danger, cops and firefighters run toward it. It is a calling rooted in patriotism, selflessness, and duty.

That day, 178 Suffolk County residents were among the 2,977 innocent Americans taken from us.

They were our neighbors, friends, family members, coworkers, public servants, and first responders. Their loss was felt across Suffolk County.

Today, we remember the 178 neighbors and heroes Suffolk County lost, the families forever changed by their absence, and all of the 2,977 innocent lives taken from us that day.

Their names live on in the heart of our community. We will never forget them.

One year ago today, a politically motivated assassin took Charlie Kirk from his family, his friends, and the country he ...
09/10/2026

One year ago today, a politically motivated assassin took Charlie Kirk from his family, his friends, and the country he loved.

Charlie believed in America, in the power of young people, and in showing up to have the hard conversations. He stood firm in his faith and convictions and inspired millions to get involved and fight for the future of our country.

Political violence has targeted people on both sides of the aisle, and it must end. Every American has a responsibility to lower the temperature, reject the dangerous rhetoric, and remember that our political opponents are fellow Americans, not enemies. We can disagree strongly, but our differences must be settled through debate and elections, never threats or violence.

Today, we remember Charlie, pray for his family, and honor his legacy by continuing the work he began.

For more than 25 years, American employers have operated under a Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program that was repea...
09/10/2026

For more than 25 years, American employers have operated under a Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program that was repeatedly extended by Presidents of both parties. Many businesses reasonably came to rely on Salvadoran employees legally authorized to work, including school bus drivers and food service delivery workers here on Long Island.

Salvadoran TPS is emblematic of an immigration system that has been broken and inconsistently enforced for decades. Our legal immigration policies often fail to match our workforce needs. We issue too many visas for jobs Americans can fill and too few where domestic labor is scarce, all while illegal immigration undermines the rule of law.

President Biden’s open border policies made the problem dramatically worse and left President Trump an enormous mess. I support President Trump’s efforts to secure the border, deport violent criminals, and restore integrity to our immigration system. I also agree that “temporary” must mean temporary.

Days before leaving office, President Biden extended Salvadoran TPS through September 9, 2026. Then, on August 12, 2026, just 28 days before that expiration date, the Trump Administration told employers to prepare for their Salvadoran workers’ employment authorization to expire.

But after 25 years of repeated extensions, 28 days was simply not enough time to recruit, hire, and train American citizens or others legally authorized to work. That is why, on September 5, I asked President Trump for a clearly defined six month employment transition period, not another long term TPS extension. This would give American businesses a reasonable runway while preserving a firm endpoint.

Because DHS did not issue a decision by the statutory deadline, Salvadoran TPS has been de facto extended, giving American employers much needed time to transition their workforces toward American workers and others with longer term legal status.

It also gives Congress time to consider broader reforms such as the bipartisan Dignity Act, which I cosponsor. The bill strengthens border security, reforms the asylum system, requires nationwide E Verify, and allows certain longtime undocumented immigrants to earn legal status, but not citizenship or amnesty, by passing background checks, working, paying taxes and restitution, and remaining in good standing. Participants would remain ineligible for federal means tested benefits.

I appreciate the additional transition time as President Trump works to restore order and accountability to our immigration system. No President has done more to restore integrity to our immigration laws, and no one is better positioned to work with Congress to fix a system that was broken long before he first ran for office.

I was proud to secure $150,000 for the Village of Asharoken Police Department to purchase new police vehicles.Our office...
09/10/2026

I was proud to secure $150,000 for the Village of Asharoken Police Department to purchase new police vehicles.

Our officers deserve reliable equipment to keep our communities safe, and Long Islanders deserve to see more of their federal tax dollars brought back home.

That’s exactly what I’ll keep fighting to deliver.

Since taking office in 2023, I have personally responded to more than 73,000 letters from constituents across Suffolk Co...
09/09/2026

Since taking office in 2023, I have personally responded to more than 73,000 letters from constituents across Suffolk County, covering everything from taxes and immigration to healthcare and public safety.

Hearing from Long Islanders directly is part of the job, and I take it seriously, whether or not we agree.

Since the Democratic Socialists of America’s 2025–2026 platform calls for extending “full voting rights to people with c...
09/08/2026

Since the Democratic Socialists of America’s 2025–2026 platform calls for extending “full voting rights to people with criminal convictions and noncitizens,” I thought it appropriate to reaffirm my commitment: ONLY AMERICAN CITIZENS SHOULD VOTE IN AMERICAN ELECTIONS.

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