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Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.
Bipartisan Bill Co-Led by Suozzi to Protect Americans from Online Dating Scams Signed Into Law
Position: The release describes a newly signed law requiring online dating platforms to notify users who have interacted with accounts removed for fraud, and expresses support for this consumer-protection measure against romance scams.
Washington, D.C.—President Trump yesterday signed into law the bipartisan Romance Scam Prevention Act, co-led by Congressman Suozzi, which requires online dating platforms to inform users when they have interacted with someone banned for fraud. The bill will equip potential victims with essential information to help them avoid financial or emotional exploitation before it happens. Congressman Suozzi co-led this measure in the House alongside Reps. Valadao (R-CA), Pettersen (D-CO), and Goldman (R-TX). The Senate companion was led by Senators Blackburn (R-TN) and Hickenlooper (D-CO). This is the second Suozzi-led bill cracking down on online exploitation that President Trump has signed into law this Congress after the TAKE IT DOWN Act became law in May 2025.
“As technology changes faster than ever, criminals are finding new ways to use it to exploit Americans,” said Congressman Suozzi. “Dating apps have become a new frontier for scammers looking to manipulate people and steal their money. Congress must keep up. This commonsense law ensures users know when anyone they’ve interacted with on a dating app has been removed for fraudulent activity, giving them the information they need to protect themselves. I’m proud that Republicans and Democrats in both the House and the Senate, and the President of the United States, came together to get this done.”
Frauds perpetrated through online dating platforms, including apps and websites, often don’t end when the scammer is removed from the platform, especially if the conversations have moved to text messages, phone calls, or social media. Under this new law, potential victims will be alerted when anyone they have communicated with through a dating platform is removed for fraud, to ensure they know to stop communicating with the scammer and protect themselves from being swindled. The bill mandates that these notifications include clear warnings against sending money or other personal information to users for further protection.
This bill addresses an essential, expensive issue. In 2023, more than 60 million Americans used an online dating service. That same year, the Federal Trade Commission reported that "romance scams" resulted in the loss of more than $1.1 billion.
Suozzi helped lead the Romance Scam Prevention Act through Congress, working across the aisle to crack down on an emerging and dangerous type of online fraud. The bill builds on Suozzi’s work to root out waste, fraud, and abuse online. He is also a co-lead of the bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act, which was signed into law in May 2025 and established federal protections against the nonconsensual spread of intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes. Both the Romance Scam Prevention Act and TAKE IT DOWN Act were endorsed by the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, where Suozzi serves as the Democratic Co-Chair.
“I’m extremely proud to see my bill, the Romance Scam Prevention Act, signed into law. Millions of Americans use online dating platforms to find meaningful relationships, making these platforms a target for scammers looking to exploit unsuspecting victims and take advantage of them financially. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation is an important step toward strengthening protections against online scams, and I’m grateful to everyone who worked to get this bill across the finish line and help keep Americans safe online,” said Congressman Valadao.
"Romance scammers stole almost $1.5 billion from innocent Americans in 2025 alone, turning online dating platforms into a tool for fraud. I’m proud to co-lead Rep. Valadao’s bipartisan Romance Scam Prevention Act, which has now passed both the House and Senate. By requiring online dating sites to alert users when they’ve interacted with someone removed for fraud, this bill helps stop scammers before they can steal another American’s hard-earned money,” said Congressman Goldman.
“Scammers prey on Americans looking for companionship, exploiting their trust and, in too many cases, stealing their life savings. The Romance Scam Prevention Act will put critical safeguards in place to protect all dating app users – but especially senior citizens – from fraudulent schemes. I am pleased to see President Trump sign this important legislation into law and take action to protect Americans from romance scams,” said Senator Blackburn.
“People turn to dating apps looking for love and connection, not to get scammed. Our bill puts real safeguards in place that will protect all dating app users, especially senior citizens, from harmful, fraudulent schemes. We’re glad to see our safeguards become law,” said Senator Hickenlooper.
Read the full bill here.
Position: Congressman Suozzi argues that Long Island has the talent and institutions to become a national hub for robotics and advanced manufacturing, and that the region should compete for related businesses and high-skilled jobs. The release does not state a position on a specific pending bill or federal policy question.
Glen Cove, NY—Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) today convened business, technology, and workforce development leaders for a roundtable discussion on how to position Long Island to become a national hub for robotics and advanced manufacturing. The roundtable was held at Standard Bots in conjunction with CEO Evan Beard, the largest manufacturer of industrial robots in the United States.
“Standard Bots is a great example of why Long Island has the talent, the universities, the skilled workforce, and the entrepreneurial spirit to be the nation’s leader in robotics and advanced manufacturing. We need to bring all those pieces together and make sure we are competing for the businesses and jobs of the future,” said Congressman Suozzi. “Robotics and advanced manufacturing are going to play an increasingly important role in our economy, not only because of their effectiveness but because the industry creates high-skilled, high-tech jobs that have good wages for the people of Long Island.”
The roundtable brought together leaders from the robotics, manufacturing, financial, and economic development sectors to discuss the rapid growth of the domestic and international robotics industry, the role of robotics in strengthening American manufacturing, the future of robotics and physical AI on Long Island, and the opportunities for Long Island to attract robotics companies, develop a skilled local workforce, and improve its existing strengths in technology, manufacturing, engineering, and research. Participants also explored federal initiatives that could promote robotics, including tariffs, grant opportunities, research and development supports, expansion of workforce development initiatives, tax credits, safety standards for newer AI-powered robots, and more.
The roundtable was held at Standard Bots in Glen Cove, the largest manufacturer of industrial robots in America. Suozzi opened the event and moderated a discussion featuring Evan Beard, Co-Founder, CEO and Chief Engineer of Standard Bots; Robert Kufner, President and CEO of Designatronics; Tommy McNulty, Head of Platform Sales at Erebor Bank; Cara Longworth, VP, Long Island Regional Director of Empire State Development; and Amy Erickson, Executive Director of Long Island Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
Beard delivered the keynote address on the state of the domestic and international robotics industry and the opportunities ahead for Long Island and the United States.
“The next era of manufacturing will be won by the countries that build their own robots, and we believe America should lead it. That's why we design and build our robots right here in Glen Cove, with some of the most talented engineers, machinists, and builders anywhere in the world. Long Island has a proud manufacturing legacy, and we're grateful to Congressman Suozzi for bringing industry, government, and investors together to make this region a home for American robotics,” said Evan Beard, CEO & Co-founder, Standard Bots.
“Robotics is the fastest growing market in the world. It will fundamentally change how work gets done in your home and in nearly all business segments. Unfortunately, much of the global supply of robots has come from outside the U.S., but the through the good work of Rep. Suozzi and leaders across industries on Long Island that have the capability to build robots, it has been recognized that future supply can and must be made domestically with American made products. Long Island’s proximity to New York City where hundreds of robotics startups are being nurtured gives it a distinct advantage to support their growth as well as the thousands of other robotics companies across the country that are getting ready to scale. Long Island has a long history in advanced manufacturing and already has all the components to become a national hub for robotics and advanced manufacturing with the right amount of coordination,” said Robert Kufner, President and CEO, Designatronics.
“As Executive Director of the Long Island MEP (LIMEP) at Stony Brook University, I see a tremendous opportunity for our small and mid-sized manufacturers to strengthen their competitiveness through the adoption of advanced technologies, particularly robotics. LIMEP is committed to helping manufacturers understand how automation and robotics can improve productivity, efficiency, and long-term growth. Today’s event at Standard Bots, hosted by Congressman Suozzi and Evan Beard, CEO and Founder of Standard Bots, was an excellent example of how industry, government, and the manufacturing community can come together to advance this mission. Evan also served as a keynote speaker at our LIMEP–College of Engineering robotics event, helping regional manufacturers see the practical opportunities that robotics can bring to their operations. We thank Congressman Suozzi and Evan Beard for their continued leadership and support of the NY MEP Network—and especially LIMEP at Stony Brook University—as we work to strengthen Long Island’s manufacturing ecosystem and position our companies for the future,” said Amy Erickson, Executive Director, Long Island Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
Suozzi Presses FAA and DOT to Address Persistent Airplane Noise Around JFK and LGA in New Letter
Position: Congressman Suozzi urges the FAA and DOT to take immediate action to reduce persistent airplane noise around JFK and LaGuardia airports, citing quality-of-life and public health concerns for affected residents.
Washington, D.C.–Congressman Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) last night sent a follow up letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administrator Bryan Bedford urging immediate action to reduce persistent airplane noise affecting communities surrounding John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport. This letter follows a response Congressman Suozzi received regarding his April 2026 letter to Secretary Duffy, Administrator Bedford, and Regional Administrator Kennington-Gardiner requesting a reduction in airplane noise surrounding both airports. The response failed to adequately address the problem for residents living under flight paths from both airports.
“I appreciate the FAA’s response and willingness to engage, but the problem has not been fixed,” said Congressman Suozzi. “Airplane noise isn’t just an annoyance, it’s a real quality-of-life and public health issue, and my constituents deserve relief. I am again asking the Federal Aviation Administration to do more to reduce airplane noise and protect the quality of life of families in my district. This is a serious issue, and I will not stop pressing the FAA until they bring meaningful relief to my constituents.”
Since coming to Congress in 2017, Congressman Suozzi has made reducing airplane noise a priority, working with federal officials, airlines, and local stakeholders to maintain consistent pressure on the FAA to substantively address noise issues. Congressman Suozzi serves as Vice Chair of the bipartisan congressional Quiet Skies Caucus, where he recently led a bipartisan letter demanding a reduction in airplane noise ahead of the summer months.
Read Suozzi’s full letter here and below.
Dear Secretary Duffy and Administrator Bedford,
Thank you for your response to my April 6, 2026, letter regarding aircraft noise surrounding John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). I appreciate the FAA’s efforts to address this ongoing issue with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey airports, airlines, and our communities. Since receiving your response, I have continued tracking aircraft noise complaints and hearing directly from my constituents to determine whether conditions have improved. They have not!
My constituents are increasingly frustrated. Aircraft noise remains a major quality-of-life concern. Research has linked aircraft noise to sleep disturbance, stress, cardiovascular disease, and poorer learning outcomes in children. This is not just an annoyance, and these grievances are not isolated. It affects the health, well-being, sleep quality, and daily lives of citizens under these flight paths.
I have three specific requests:
Require arrivals using JFK Runway 22L and 22R to remain at 3,000 feet until they are within 15 miles of the airport at all times. I appreciate the FAA’s decision to begin keeping arrivals into JFK Runways 22L and 22R at or above 3,000 feet until they are within 15 miles of the airport during “nighttime hours”, when conditions allow. But this does not go far enough. In 2018, I brokered a deal with the FAA to do exactly this all day, not only at night. The FAA must honor this agreement and explain why the 3,000-foot procedure is now only being applied during the night. Constituents continue to report a decline in their quality of life and repeated low-flying planes over their neighborhoods. Constituents deserve relief from persistent aircraft noise at all hours of the day, not just at night.
Stricter oversight of air traffic rotation of runways 22L and 22R every eight hours when conditions permit.This can help communities under the 22L/22R flight path from shouldering noise pollution constantly, but stricter oversight is needed to ensure these procedures are consistently followed. I respectfully request the FAA provide information on how often this strategy is deployed, and what alternative solutions the FAA considers minimizing noise when airport volume does not allow for runway rotation.
Minimize the use of the TNNIS climb. I also appreciate the FAA’s efforts to minimize use of the TNNIS departure procedure between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. This is a productive step, yet just as residents under JFK flight paths experience noise at all hours, the problem does not end at 8:00 a.m. Residents in Queens are awake, working, going to school, and living their daily lives. In fact, flight activity around JFK and LGA remains substantial throughout the day; the busiest period being afternoon hours when residents are spending time with their families, and simply trying to enjoy their homes and communities. The FAA must consider how to reduce use of the TNNIS climb beyond these early morning hours. I welcome a discussion to understand any barriers the FAA faces.
There is no single solution to airplane noise. Safety, weather, traffic, and airport operations must always be considered, but these challenges cannot become an excuse for inaction. Residents have dealt with persistent aircraft noise for far too long, and they are rightfully asking when they will see results. Continued delays in addressing this issue only prolong the burden on these communities and undermine Congress’s efforts to address aviation noise. The FAA must move beyond monitoring the problem. It must take action and follow through on the commitments it has made to our communities. My constituents deserve meaningful relief.
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Suozzi Recognized as First Democratic Member of Congress To Be Awarded U.S. Chamber’s “Advocate for American Business” Award
Position: The release describes Rep. Suozzi's receipt of a U.S. Chamber of Commerce award and states his view that growing the economy requires bipartisan cooperation to lower costs, support small businesses, and foster innovation and job creation.
GLEN COVE, NY — Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03) was recognized today by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with its “Advocate for American Business” Award during a stop of the Chamber’s national Free Enterprise Express Opportunity Tour at Standard Bots in Glen Cove.
U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley presented Suozzi with the award, recognizing his bipartisan, commonsense approach to governing, his leadership as Democratic Co-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, and his work on affordability, immigration reform, and other issues affecting American families and businesses.
Suozzi is the first Democratic Member of Congress to receive the award during the Chamber’s national Opportunity Tour.
“The U.S. Chamber is proud to recognize Rep. Tom Suozzi as the first Democratic Member of Congress to receive this award on the Free Enterprise Bus Tour. Rep. Suozzi has been a steadfast defender of free market capitalism and his approach to policy prioritizes real solutions for American families and businesses. We look forward to continuing to work with him to advance free enterprise policies that allow businesses, workers, and communities to grow and thrive,” said Bradley.
“I want to thank the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for this recognition and for bringing the Free Enterprise Express here to Glen Cove,” said Suozzi. I’ve always believed that the best way to grow our economy is to give people the opportunity to work hard, build something, create jobs, and succeed. Companies like Standard Bots are doing exactly that right here on Long Island. We need to work together — Democrats and Republicans — to bring down costs, support our small and growing businesses, and create an environment where American innovation can thrive. That’s how we grow our economy, create opportunity, and keep the American Dream alive for the next generation.”
The event was held at Standard Bots, a growing Glen Cove company that designs and assembles industrial robotic arms in the United States. The company provided a local example of the entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation the Chamber’s nationwide tour is seeking to highlight.
“We’re proud to welcome Congressman Suozzi and the U.S. Chamber’s Free Enterprise Express to Standard Bots here in Glen Cove,” said Evan Beard, Co-Founder and CEO of Standard Bots. “We believe America can and should lead the world in advanced manufacturing and robotics. By encouraging innovation, investment, and entrepreneurship, we can build many more things in America, create good jobs, and compete globally.”
The Chamber also cited Suozzi’s leadership of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, his five-point affordability plan, his leadership on the Promise to America, and his efforts to advance bipartisan immigration reform.
The Free Enterprise Express Opportunity Tour is traveling across the country for six weeks, visiting 20 states and holding more than 50 events highlighting local businesses, employers, workers, and community leaders. The tour is designed to showcase the role of entrepreneurship, innovation, competition, and economic growth in creating jobs and opportunity.
The tour is part of the U.S. Chamber’s New Fight for Free Enterprise, a multi-year initiative to promote free enterprise and highlight businesses and entrepreneurs in communities across the country.
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Suozzi (D-NY), Knott (R-NC), and over a Dozen National Religious Organizations Urge Passage of Bipartisan, Bicameral Right to Worship Act
Position: Supports the Right to Worship Act, which would establish a 100-foot protest-free buffer zone around houses of worship during religious services, prohibit knowingly disrupting or intimidating worshippers, and authorize civil fines and lawsuits while excluding peaceful First Amendment expression.
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) today held a press conference with Right to Worship Act co-lead Congressman Brad Knott (R-NC) and supporters from national endorsing organizations to urge the House and Senate to advance the buffer zone legislation this Congress.
The Right to Worship Act would establish a 100-foot, protest-free buffer zone around houses of worship during religious services, making it unlawful to knowingly disrupt or impede people from attending. The bill prohibits conduct that knowingly “hinders,” “deters,” “threatens,” or “intimidates” worshippers trying to enter religious services and would impose civil fines for violations. It authorizes individuals, the U.S. Attorney General, and state attorneys general to sue violators. Peaceful expression protected by the First Amendment is excluded from the bill’s prohibited activities.
“Exercising your right to worship should not require you to exhibit particular courage as you enter your synagogue, church, mosque, temple, mandir, or gurdwara,” said Congressman Suozzi. “I will always stand up for people’s right to protest peacefully, but attendees of religious services should not be harassed, threatened, intimidated, or targeted for practicing their faith. I am proud to lead this bipartisan and bicameral Right to Worship Act that both protects free speech and the freedom to worship.”
“The breadth of support for the Right to Worship Act is very gratifying. So many groups recognize the horrifying reality that the threat to the freedom to worship is not unique to any one faith or congregation. Every religious community feels it, which is why this bill will protect everybody,” Suozzi continued. “I’m proud to stand with such a broad coalition of faith leaders united behind this essential legislation to safeguard the right to worship for every religious community on Long Island, in Queens, and across America.”
“Whether you’re in conservative America, liberal America, red America, or blue America, our Constitution considers your individual right to worship as you see fit. In every corner of this country, that right is being threatened. If people in the United States cannot worship, we do not have a First Amendment. And the right to worship is under attack,” said Congressman Brad Knott (R-NC). “I commend Representative Suozzi for his monumental effort in assembling this team behind us and across the country that was so valuable in crafting this legislation that protects the rights of people who want to speak and protest peacefully. And it protects the rights of those who want to worship.”
Congressman Suozzi’s Right to Worship Act follows his earlier introduction of the SACRED Act in April 2026. Suozzi worked with colleagues in both parties and chambers to build bipartisan, bicameral support for his buffer zone legislation, introducing the Right to Worship Act in the House with Congressman Brad Knott (R-NC) last month alongside a companion measure in the Senate by Senators Cruz (R-TX) and Slotkin (D-MI). Suozzi also expanded the coalition of organizations supporting the legislation, securing the endorsement of more than 30 national groups across faiths for the Right to Worship Act.
Congressman Suozzi and Congressman Knott were joined by representatives from Anti-Defamation League, National Association of Evangelicals, Jewish Federations of North America, American Muslim and Multifaith Women's Empowerment Council, Hindu American Foundation, UNITED SIKHS, American Jewish Committee, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, Orthodox Union, Coalition of Hindus of North America, Hadassah, Agudath Israel of America, StandWithUs, and Combat Antisemitism Movement.
“No one should have to push through a hostile crowd or shout over a bullhorn in an attempt to pray. ADL has championed safe worship zone legislation from the beginning, working hand in hand with lawmakers and other key stakeholders to build support and consensus around a critical bipartisan solution. The Right to Worship Act is the product of that work. We are grateful to Senators Cruz and Slotkin and Representatives Knott and Suozzi for their commitment to ensuring everyone, regardless of their faith, can worship freely and safely,” said Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of ADL.
“Guaranteeing the right for all citizens to worship and freely practice their faith without fear or intimidation is one of the greatest achievements of our nation. Representatives Brad Knott and Tom Suozzi, and Senators Ted Cruz and Elissa Slotkin are to be commended for their proactive leadership to protect this precious blessing for current and future generations,” said Galen Carey, Vice President of Government Relations for the National Association of Evangelicals.
“According to American Jewish Committee’s (AJC) State of Antisemitism in America 2025 Report, 28% of American Jews say that at least one Jewish institution they are affiliated with has been a target of antisemitic incidents in the last five years, and 55% of American Jews altered their behavior in the past year out of fear of antisemitism. At a time of rising threats against Jewish institutions, we applaud Representatives Knott and Suozzi for introducing the bipartisan Right to Worship Act to ensure safe access to houses of worship,” said Ted Deutch, CEO of American Jewish Committee.
“Every community deserves to gather safely in their house of worship. Too often, we've seen Jewish Americans and other faith communities targeted or intimidated simply for practicing their faith. The Right to Worship Act gives law enforcement and communities the tools they need to prevent these disruptions before they escalate, while still respecting every American's First Amendment rights. Safety and religious freedom aren't in tension; this bill shows how we can protect both,” said Hon. Eric D. Fingerhut, President and CEO of Jewish Federations of North America.
“As an American Muslim, I believe religious freedom is the birthright of every American. No one—Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, or of any other faith—should ever be intimidated or afraid simply for entering a house of worship. The Right to Worship Act affirms that protecting people while they pray is not a partisan issue; it is an American responsibility,” said Anila Ali, President and CEO of American Muslim and Multifaith Women's Empowerment Council (AMMWEC).
"The Hindu American community commends Representative Tom Suozzi (D-NY) for his bipartisan leadership in spearheading the Right to Worship Act, which is a critical step in safeguarding our places of worship. In recent years, we have seen a disturbing rise in the harassment of devotees and disruption of services at Hindu mandirs across America, which has deeply shaken the sense of safety for our families and devotees. By making it unlawful to intentionally disrupt or harass individuals within 100 feet of a religious establishment and establishing civil penalties, this legislation ensures that our mandirs remain the sacred spaces of peace and community they are meant to be. No American should have to exercise their First Amendment right to pray under the shadow of intimidation or fear,” said Suhag Shukla, Esq., Executive Director at the Hindu American Foundation.
“Protecting religious freedom and protecting freedom of expression are not mutually exclusive. Both are essential to a free, diverse, and democratic society. The right to worship freely and the right to express oneself freely go together,” said Gurvinder Singh Gill, International Aid Director of UNITED SIKHS.
“BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha welcomes the bipartisan Right to Worship Act, which will help protect houses of worship, including Hindu mandirs, from disruption and intimidation. Four of our mandirs have been vandalized in recent years, and a family should never have to think twice before walking through the door of a house of worship. We are grateful to Representatives Knott and Suozzi for their leadership on this; protecting worship is a fundamentally American issue,” said Mukesh Swaroop, Director of Government Relations for BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
“Tom Suozzi has been an outstanding leader in fighting antisemitism, supporting Israel and standing with American Jewry. His work with Congressman Knott to protect our right to worship is exactly the kind of bipartisan leadership we need. There is no greater friend to the Jewish community than Tom Suozzi,” said Nathan Diament, Executive Director of Advocacy of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (Orthodox Union).
"Few rights are as cherished in America as our freedom to practice the religion of our choosing. But for the American Hindu community that foundational right has felt challenged as more than a dozen temples across the country have faced physical desecration. Since 2022, Hindu temples have seen multiple acts of vandalism, threats and in one case, gunfire, while devotees were inside the temple. These repeated incidents of harassment send a chilling message to the broader Hindu community—s--shattering the sense of solace that should embody a place or worship. Coming amid rising Hinduphobia in the country, this has led to serious concerns among American Hindus about basic security. Thank you, Congressman Tom Souzzi and Congressman Brad Knott, for introducing the Right to Worship Act. This a much-needed step to help ensure that devotees of every faith can visit their places of worship and pray without fear of being targeted or intimidated for simply exercising their First Amendment rights. We appreciate Rep. Suozzi for supporting our community in past years when our temples in New York came under attack, and for responding to our concerns,” said Hitesh Trivedi, COO and NJ Chapter Director of Coalition of Hindus of North America.
"Hadassah has heard from women across the country who have said they are afraid to worship at their synagogues and when they do they spend much of the time anxiously watching the doors for signs of danger. Many of them have been verbally accosted on their way to and from services. We are grateful to Senators Cruz and Slotkin and Representatives Knott and Suozzi for their leadership in introducing the bipartisan Right to Worship Act to address this critical issue. The legislation would establish a 100-foot ‘protection zone’ outside houses of worship and prohibit conduct that impedes entry or disrupts services. We urge Congress to advance this legislation as quickly as possible. Americans should never feel unsafe when practicing their faith,” said Carol Ann Schwartz, National President of Hadassah.
“Religious liberty cannot exist only on paper. It must exist in practice. Because the freedom to worship means very little without the freedom to worship without fear,” said Rabbi Yossie Charner, Director of Congressional Affairs at Agudath Israel of America.
“StandWithUs spends much of its time defending the First Amendment, which protects both the right to speak and the right to worship. It does not ask Americans to choose between them, and neither does this bill. The Right to Worship Act draws a clear and narrow line: say what you want, but you may not drown out a religious service or frighten a family away from the door. We are grateful to Congressman Suozzi, Congressman Knott, and Senators Cruz and Slotkin for this bipartisan bill that protects both parts of our first freedom, and we urge Congress to pass it this year,” said Hadas Alterman, Director of Legislative Strategy at StandWithUs.
“America was founded by individuals who came seeking religious freedom. The right to worship, free from harassment and discrimination, was paramount. More recently, however, in America, harassers have been emboldened, while the faithful have been abandoned. This is particularly true for Jews in America who, in the aftermath of October 7th, have had to endure violent threats and intimidating harassment just to enter synagogues to practice their faith and gather as a community. The Right to Worship Act protects two First Amendment rights – to speech and to the free exercise of religion. By balancing both of these rights, the bill ensures that Jews, and members of all faiths, are able to worship and study in peace. We commend Representatives Suozzi and Knott and Senators Cruz and Slotkin for their bipartisan leadership and look forward to Congress swiftly advancing this common-sense measure into law,” said Alyza Lewin, President of US Affairs at Combat Antisemitism Movement.
The Right to Worship Act has been endorsed by more than 30 national groups, including:
ADL (Anti-Defamation League)
Agudath Israel of America
aish
American Jewish Committee (AJC)
American Muslim & Multifaith Women's Empowerment Council (AMMWEC)
BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights
Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA)
Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM)
Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations
End Jew Hatred
First Liberty Institute
Hadassah
Hindu American Foundation (HAF)
Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County
Israel-American Coalition for Action
Jewish Federations of North America
Kol Yisrael
National Association of Evangelicals (NAE)
National Jewish Advocacy Center
New York Board of Rabbis
NORPAC
North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist Church
Orthodox Union
Rabbinical Assembly
StandWithUs
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
UJA-Federation of New York
Union for Reform Judaism
UNITED SIKHS
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ)
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House Passes Suozzi-Led Bipartisan Bill to Protect Fraud Victims from Tax Penalties
Position: The release supports passage of H.R. 9500, which would restore the theft loss deduction for fraud and scam victims, waive the 10% early withdrawal penalty for victims under 60 who withdraw retirement funds due to fraud, and provide retroactive relief for victims of scams up to five years prior.
Washington, D.C.—The House today passed H.R. 9500, the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, a bipartisan bill co-led by Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) to ensure victims of fraud are not forced to pay taxes on the money scammers stole from them.
This bill would restore the theft loss deduction for victims of scams and fraud, which was removed in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, allowing them to deduct qualifying losses from their taxes. It would also waive the 10% early withdrawal penalty charged to victims under age 60 who are forced to take money from their 401(k) or IRA as part of the fraud scheme. Importantly, the bill provides retroactive relief for victims who fell prey to scams up to five years ago while the deduction was restricted.
“Americans are being scammed at unbelievable rates, and our seniors are especially vulnerable. Right now, victims of fraud and theft are hit twice: first by the scammer, and then by the IRS when they’re taxed on the money stolen from them,” said Congressman Suozzi. “The Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act would right this wrong by ensuring victims are not taxed on the money they lost to scams, and provide essential retroactive relief for those who have already been saddled with tens of thousands of dollars in tax penalties on money they no longer have. I’m proud to have led this bipartisan, commonsense bill to restore the theft loss deduction and provide fraud victims the relief they deserve.”
Fraud is increasingly costly for Americans. Consumers reported more than $15 billion in fraud losses to the Federal Trade Commission in 2025, a 25% increase from the year prior. The impact is particularly devastating for older Americans. AARP reports that four in ten older Americas have lost money to fraud, amounting to $7.7 billion in losses reported by people aged 60 and older in 2025—60% more than the previous year. These numbers are likely underreported, with the FTC estimating that Americans could be losing almost $200 billion to criminals each year.
The Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act recognizes this reality and would restore the theft loss deduction, waive the 10% early withdrawal penalty, and provide retroactive relief to ensure no victims of scams are unfairly penalized or taxed on the money stolen from them by scammers.
Watch Congressman Suozzi’s floor remarks on the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act here.
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Suozzi Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Health Care Fraud
Position: The release supports a bipartisan bill to increase federal funding for the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program in order to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid, and other government health programs.
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) today introduced the bipartisan Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Act with Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY) to strengthen the federal government’s efforts to combat waste, fraud, and abuse across government healthcare programs. The legislation would increase funding for the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program (HCFAC), a joint agency program involving the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department of Justice, and FBI. HCFAC coordinates federal, state, and local efforts to identify and prosecute health care fraud across programs including Medicare, Medicaid, and other government health care programs.
“Taxpayers bear the cost of every dollar lost to fraud, ultimately making healthcare more expensive. If we want to lower healthcare costs, we need to start by going after waste, fraud, and abuse wherever it’s happening. HCFAC is a tremendously successful program helping us do just that,” said Congressman Suozzi. “Fighting fraud is not a partisan issue; it’s common sense. The Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Act is about protecting taxpayers, rooting out fraud, and helping keep health care costs down. I’m proud to introduce this important bill to protect taxpayers and the healthcare programs that so many patients depend on.”
“Every dollar stolen through health care fraud is a dollar taken from taxpayers and the patients who depend on these programs,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “Fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated, and the federal government must have the tools and resources to find them, stop them, and hold them accountable. The Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Act strengthens the investigators and watchdogs on the front lines of this fight and improves oversight across federal health care programs. Protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and other critical programs from fraud will safeguard taxpayer dollars and help ensure these resources are there for the Americans who truly need them.”
Every dollar lost to fraud costs not only the government, but trickles down to consumers through higher premiums and costs on other health care expenses. HCFAC is a highly effective federal program, returning $3 to taxpayers for every dollar spent. By increasing the funding for this successful and worthwhile program, this legislation fights fraud responsibly, by equipping federal agencies with additional resources to prevent fraudulent payments, hold bad actors accountable, lower costs for patients, and recover taxpayer dollars.
Since 2010, the scope of HCFAC’s work has expanded significantly. Medicare and Medicaid spending has far outpaced inflation, enrollment has skyrocketed, and fraudsters have become savvier. The funding for HCFAC has not kept up. As a result, the network of agencies involved have had to police a broader and more complex system without adequate resources. To address this, the Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Act would rebase HCFAC’s funding, raising it to $490,000,000 for FY2027, $520,000,000 for FY2028, $57,000,000 for FY2029, and ensuring it continues to increase commensurate with inflation in FY2030 and beyond.
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Suozzi, Leader DeRiggi-Whitton, and Mayor Villafane Announce Expansion of Sea Cliff Sewer System
Position: The release announces a $6.5 million expansion of the Sea Cliff sewer system funded in part by federal Community Project Funding, and states support for reducing nitrogen pollution in Long Island Sound by converting septic systems to sewers.
Glen Cove, NY—Congressman Suozzi (D-NY) today joined Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove), Sea Cliff Mayor Elena Villafane, and local residents in Sea Cliff to announce the expansion of the Sea Cliff sewer system. The $6.5 million expansion will utilize more than $1.1 million in funds Congressman Suozzi secured in the FY2026 Community Project Funding grants. Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton secured an additional $4 million in bond authorization over the next two years to support the expansion of the sanitary sewer system in Sea Cliff, and local resources will cover the balance.
“This is a major accomplishment by Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton to help sewer critical areas in Sea Cliff and protect our precious Hempstead Harbor,” Congressman Suozzi said. “The continued success of Sea Cliff’s sewer expansion initiative is an outstanding illustration of what can be accomplished when all levels of government work collaboratively to solve problems for the communities we serve. I am excited to see how the $1 million in federal funding that I secured from the federal government has become a catalyst for millions more in County-level support spearheaded by Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton in partnership with Village leaders. This is transformational.”
The funds will be applied toward sewering a total of 2,860 linear feet on these streets:
Prospect Avenue between Carpenter Avenue & Albin Street (900 linear feet, 20 service connections)
Winding Way between 7th Avenue and Prospect Avenue (860 linear feet, 12 service connections)
The Drive between Park Way and Carpenter Avenue (370 linear feet, five service connections)
Park Way between 7th Avenue and Prospect Avenue (730 feet, eight service connections)
The forthcoming project will build upon previous work, completed during the summer of 2021, which sewered portions of Prospect, Maple, 12th, Sea Cliff, Summit, Central, 8th, and 7th Avenues, as well as all of Fairview Place. The expansion will also play a key role in the continued effort to clean up the Long Island Sound. By converting septic systems to sewer systems, this project will reduce nitrogen pollution into the Sound, helping impove the water quality of one of our nation’s great treasures.
Congressman Suozzi has long been a champion for protecting Long Island's environment, advocating for clean water, open space preservation, and investments that improve the health of the Long Island Sound, including delivering a 1000% increase in funding to improve the Long Island Sound since he came to Congress in 2017. His leadership has earned recognition from the New York League of Conservation Voters, which this year named him a Clean Water Champion for his decades-long commitment to safeguarding Long Island's water quality and securing federal support for critical environmental projects.
“Since Sea Cliff Village officials received their first funding for sewer expansion in 2014, Sea Cliff Avenue was our first area to focus on. Completing that was, in and of itself, a major accomplishment because it opened the doors for businesses to flourish and grow without having to consider the limitations of septic systems,” Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton said. “The fact remains that, of the 10 percent of Nassau County that is not sewered, about 90 percent falls within District 11, and that is why it was so important to pursue a vision that expands the initial project to connect additional streets to the gravity line that was completed five years ago. With critical support from Congressman Suozzi and this new County infrastructure funding, we are a major step closer to making those plans a reality.”
“This is exactly the kind of intergovernmental partnership that produces lasting results for our residents and our environment,” Sea Cliff Mayor Elena Villafane said. “Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton’s success in securing $4 million in Nassau County capital funding, combined with Congressman Tom Suozzi’s $1 million commitment, brings us significantly closer to extending public sewers to areas of Sea Cliff that have relied on aging cesspools for generations. Protecting Hempstead Harbor is one of our highest priorities, and expanding sewer service is one of the most meaningful steps we can take toward that goal. On behalf of the Village, I thank Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton and Congressman Suozzi for investing in Sea Cliff’s future.”
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Suozzi Highlights Broad Local Support for Bipartisan, Bicameral Buffer Zone Bill
Position: Rep. Suozzi supports the bipartisan, bicameral Right to Worship Act (H.R. 10052), which would establish federal buffer-zone protections around houses of worship so that attendees can practice their faith without being threatened, intimidated, hindered, or deterred, while preserving peaceful protest rights.
Glen Cove, NY—Congressman Suozzi (D-NY) today highlighted the broad, cross-religious coalition of support for his bipartisan, bicameral Right to Worship Act (H.R. 10052) at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center in Glen Cove. Surrounded by leaders of local religious and advocacy organizations and clergy across faith groups, Rep. Suozzi announced his legislation to establish federal protections around houses of worship and safeguard the right to worship for all Americans, without being threatened, intimidated, hindered, or deterred.
“Exercising your right to worship should not require you to exhibit particular courage as you enter your synagogue, church, mosque, temple, mandir, or gurdwara,” said Congressman Suozzi. “I will always stand up for people’s right to protest peacefully, but attendees of religious services should not be harassed, threatened, intimidated, or targeted for practicing their faith. I am proud to lead this bipartisan and bicameral Right to Worship Act that both protects free speech and the freedom to worship.”
“The breadth of support for the Right to Worship Act is very gratifying. So many groups recognize the horrifying reality that the threat to the freedom to worship is not unique to any one faith or congregation. Every religious community feels it, which is why this bill will protect everybody,” Suozzi continued. “I’m proud to stand with such a broad coalition of faith leaders united behind this essential legislation to safeguard the right to worship for every religious community on Long Island, in Queens, and across America.”
Congressman Suozzi’s Right to Worship Act follows his earlier introduction of the SACRED Act in April 2026. Suozzi worked with colleagues in both parties and chambers to build bipartisan, bicameral support for his buffer zone legislation, introducing the Right to Worship Act in the House with Congressman Brad Knott (R-NC) last month alongside a companion measure in the Senate by Senators Cruz (R-TX) and Slotkin (D-MI). Suozzi also expanded the coalition of organizations supporting the legislation, securing the endorsement of more than 20 national groups across faiths for the Right to Worship Act.
Suozzi was introduced today by Alan Mindel, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center.
“We at HMTC at our core believe in the religious freedom of all citizens and recall the words of Goerge Washington that “The Government of the United States… gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance,” said Alan Mindel. “This bill grants necessary protections to houses of worship so as to protect the constitutional rights of freedom of religion granted to all Americans. In the current climate where people have been obstructed from entering their house of worship, this new law will allow each American, regardless of faith, to freely enter their church, synagogues, or mosque for their constitutionally protected right to pray, without obstruction or harassment. We applaud Congressman Suozzi and all the sponsors of this important piece of legislation.”
In addition to Mr. Mindel, Suozzi was joined by ADL (Anti-Defamation League) New York/New Jersey Deputy Regional Director Brandi Katz Rubin, American Jewish Committee Long Island Director Eric Post, UNITED SIKHS community advocate Inderjeet Singh, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha representative Girish Patel, and Bishop Lionel Harvey. Additional organizational and congregational leaders, including rabbis and synagogue presidents, attended as well to show their support for the legislation.
The Right to Worship Act would establish a 100-foot, protest-free buffer zone around houses of worship during religious services, making it unlawful to knowingly disrupt or impede people from attending. The bill prohibits conduct that knowingly “hinders,” “deters,” “threatens,” or “intimidates” worshippers trying to enter religious services and would impose civil fines for violations. It authorizes individuals, the U.S. Attorney General, and state attorneys general to sue violators. Peaceful expression protected by the First Amendment is excluded from the bill’s prohibited activities.
The legislation is endorsed by a broad coalition of groups representing a variety of faith communities, including:
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
Agudath Israel of America
American Muslim & Multifaith Women's Empowerment Council (AMMWEC)
American Jewish Committee (AJC)
BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
Catholic League
Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA)
Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM)
Hadassah
Hindu American Foundation
Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)
North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist Church
National Association of Evangelicals (NAE)
StandWithUs
UJA-Federation of New York
Union for Reform Judaism
Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (Orthodox Union)
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
UNITED SIKHS
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Suozzi Unveils Bipartisan SACRED Act to Protect Houses of Worship
Position: Congressman Suozzi supports the SACRED Act, bipartisan legislation that would make it a federal crime to intimidate, obstruct, or harass people exercising their right to religious worship within 100 feet of a place of worship, while preserving First Amendment protections for peaceful protest.
Glen Cove, NY—Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) unveiled his bipartisan buffer zones bill, the Safeguarding Access to Congregations and Religious Establishments from Disruption (SACRED) Act. The bill, co-led by Congressman Max Miller (R-OH), would make it a federal crime to intentionally intimidate, obstruct, or harass people exercising their right to religious worship within 100 feet of a place of worship, whether by threatening them, blocking their path, or approaching them within 8 feet for the purpose of harassment or intimidation.
The Sacred Act is endorsed by:
• Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
• American Jewish Committee (AJC)
• Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (OU)
• Hadassah
• Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
• Hindu American Foundation (HAF)
• Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)
• UJA-Federation of New York
• Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County (HMTC) •Agudath Israel of America
• United Sikhs
Additionally, Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean and Jesse H. Choper Distinguished Professor of Law at University of California, Berkeley School of Law, has said that “this bill is consistent with the First Amendment.”
“No one deserves to be harassed or intimidated, especially on their way to their place of worship,” said Congressman Suozzi. “We’re living in increasingly volatile times, fueled in part by social media fanning the flames of division and our foreign adversaries trying to divide us from within. I’ve heard real fear from my constituents over the last few years about the hate they see and feel, especially while going to pray or being visibly religious. We have a responsibility to address that fear in a thoughtful, targeted way that protects our constituents while balancing the First Amendment right to peacefully protest.”
“Every American deserves to practice their faith free from fear, intimidation, or harassment,” said Congressman Miller. “The SACRED Act ensures that people can access their place of worship safely and without obstruction, while still preserving First Amendment protections for peaceful expression. This commonsense legislation draws a clear line: intimidation and threats have no place in our communities.”
Across the country, we have seen worshippers confronted, intimidated, and harassed on their way to practice their religion. Synagogues in particular have faced an unprecedented wave of aggressive demonstrations, where congregants have been shouted at, physically blocked from entering services and subjected to threatening rhetoric. Churches, mosques, Hindu mandirs, and Sikh gurdwaras have faced similar patterns of intimidation. Right now, there is no dedicated federal statute protecting worshippers from this kind of harassment at the door, and the SACRED Act would remedy that.
Congressman Suozzi was joined in Glen Cove for the unveiling of the SACRED Act by leaders of several prominent faith and advocacy groups, including the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the American Jewish Committee (AJC), the Union for Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, Hadassah, and several Long Island synagogues.
“Antisemitism is at historic levels. In 2024, ADL tracked 9,354 antisemitic incidents, including 1,702 incidents at Jewish institutions alone. Individuals seeking to pray in peace at houses of worship across our country are increasingly becoming targets of harassment and intimidation,” said Jonathan Greenblatt, Anti-Defamation League CEO. “As we aim to stem this wave of hate, we must take substantive action to fight back. That is why the SACRED Act is crucial, and we are grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Congressmen Suozzi and Miller to develop and introduce this critical bipartisan bill to ensure every individual, of every faith, can worship safely without fear.”
“According to American Jewish Committee’s (AJC) State of Antisemitism in America 2025 Report, 28% of American Jews say that at least one Jewish institution they are affiliated with has been a target of antisemitic incidents in the last five years, and 55% of American Jews altered their behavior in the past year out of fear of antisemitism. At a time of rising threats against Jewish institutions, we applaud Representatives Suozzi and Miller for introducing the bipartisan
SACRED Act to ensure safe access to houses of worship,” said Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee.
“As the umbrella body for synagogues across the United States, the Orthodox Union is very grateful to Rep. Tom Suozzi and Rep. Max Miller for leading this effort to better protect our congregants - and parishioners at all houses of worship. Freedom to worship in America can only be enjoyed together with a freedom from fear. Sadly, we are in an era when we have seen too many assaults on synagogues, churches and other holy places. Federal buffer zone legislation is necessary, and we urge Congress to pass it as soon as possible,” said Nathan J. Diament, Executive Director for the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America.
"Intimidating and harassing people exercising their right to worship is unacceptable – anytime, anywhere. Hadassah has heard from Jewish women who are afraid to display symbols of their faith and who constantly watch their synagogue doors for attackers. The antisemitism these women face reflects the erosion of public safety at every place of worship, and we must act to keep sacred spaces safe,” said Carol Ann Schwartz, National President of Hadassah. “We applaud Representatives Suozzi and Miller for their bipartisan leadership in fighting hatred, and we urge Congress to pass this critical legislation to provide greater security to everyone practicing their faith."
“Religious freedom thrives where respect prevails. Let every place of worship be a sanctuary free from intimidation, obstruction, or harassment so all people may practice their faith in peace, dignity, and safety within every sacred space,” said Azhar Azeez, CEO of the Islamic Society of North America.
"The Hindu American community welcomes the introduction of the SACRED Act as a critical step in safeguarding our places of worship. In recent years, we have seen a disturbing rise in the targeting and desecration of Hindu mandirs across America, which has deeply shaken the sense of safety for our families and devotees. By establishing federal penalties for those who intentionally disrupt or harass individuals within 100 feet of a religious establishment, this legislation ensures that our mandirs remain the sacred spaces of peace and community they are meant to be. No American should have to exercise their First Amendment right to pray under the shadow of intimidation or fear. We're grateful to Representatives Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Max Miller (R-OH) for their bipartisan leadership on this issue,” said Samir Kalra, Esq., Managing Director of Policy & Programs at the Hindu American Foundation.
“We, at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, understand religious persecution and so we are so proud to stand with Congressman Suozzi in protecting the rights of all Americans, regardless of where they pray- a synagogue, mosque or church - their right to do so free of danger and harassment will now be granted,” said Alan Mindel, Chair of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County.
“Houses of worship are sacred spaces and visitors gathering there to pray or attend communal events should be free from harassment. The SACRED Act helps protect communities by creating a buffer zone around places of religious worship and individuals and imposes penalties for violations of this law. Unfortunately, recent incidents in front of synagogues around the country highlight the need for additional protections. We thank Representatives Max Miller (R- OH) and Tom Suozzi (D – NY) for sponsoring the bill and we urge Congress to advance this important piece of legislation,” said Rabbi A. D. Motzen, National Director of Government Affairs of Agudath Israel of America.
“For the Sikh community, and all faith communities, whose houses of worship are rooted in openness, service, and equality, this protection is especially meaningful. gurdwaras, synagogues, mosques, churches and temples are not only places of prayer but also centers of community support and public service. Ensuring that individuals can enter and participate without fear of harassment helps preserve these core values… At a time when incidents of religiously motivated hostility continue to affect diverse groups, this measure reinforces a shared commitment to religious freedom, mutual respect, and public safety,” said Bhupinder Kaur of United Sikhs.
Click here to read the full text of the SACRED Act.
Click here to see the livestream of the press conference.
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Source: open-data mirrors of the Senate eFD and House Clerk financial-disclosure systems. Disclosure within 30 days of trade is required by law (45 for spouse/dependent trades).
Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEIdeological2 contributionsPAC arm of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, federalized in 2021. Backs candidates of both parties who support U.S.-Israel security and economic ties.AI$10,000
2.AMERIPAC: THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICAIdeological2 contributionsIdeological PAC with a nationalist or patriotic framing — specific policy positions not clearly signaled by the name.AI · low$10,000
3.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS POLITICAL ACTION COMM3 contributions$10,000
4.FINANCIAL SERVICES INSTITUTE INC. PAC2 contributions$10,000
5.FAIR SHOT PACIdeological2 contributionsProgressive-aligned PAC — backs candidates and causes focused on economic opportunity and reducing inequality.AI$10,000
6.CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERSLabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners — backs prevailing-wage protections, federal infrastructure funding, project labor agreements, and worker safety standards.AI$10,000
7.TEACHERS INSURANCE ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA PAC (TIAA PAC)2 contributions$10,000
8.INT'L UNION OF BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS2 contributions$10,000
9.NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEBusiness2 contributionsTrade association PAC for new-car dealers — backs candidates supporting dealer franchise protections, vehicle sales regulations, and automotive retail interests.AI$10,000
10.L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PAC2 contributions$10,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.NEW YORK CANCER & BLOOD SPECIALISTS$38,250
2.NEW YORK BLOOD AND CANCER SPECIALISTS$28,750
3.GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL$27,600
4.APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$22,500
5.TUTTI$14,000
6.BAIN CAPITAL$14,000
7.JANE STREET CAPITAL$14,000
8.RIPCO$12,200
9.UROLOGY OF INDIANA$12,000
10.RBC CAPITAL MARKETS$10,750
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
