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Tom Suozzi
DemocratU.S. House · NY · District 3
U.S. House New York District 3
U.S. House · NY · District 3
Boston College—Bachelor's degree; Fordham University—J.D.
Data last updated 10/27/2026
Suozzi's professional experience includes working as a certified public accountant and an attorney. He served as mayor of Glen Cove from 1994 to 2001, Nassau County Executive from 2002 to 2009, and U.S. Representative for New York's 3rd Congressional District from 2017 to 2023 and again beginning in 2024.
Committee Assignments: House Ways and Means Committee · House Select Committee on China
Tom Suozzi’s healthcare stance emphasizes lowering costs, protecting Affordable Care Act coverage, opposing cuts that reduce access to insurance or Medicaid, and cracking down on fraud in government healthcare programs. His record includes sponsoring healthcare bills on fraud enforcement, opioid treatment, and hospice/emergency access, while publicly supporting reproductive healthcare rights and defending ACA coverage.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Suozzi proposed bipartisan legislation to strengthen federal efforts to combat waste, fraud, and abuse across government healthcare programs.
SourceSuozzi proposed healthcare legislation titled the HOPE Act, listed in Congress.gov under the Health policy area.
SourceSuozzi proposed healthcare legislation titled the Legacy Act of 2025, listed in Congress.gov under the Health policy area.
SourceSuozzi proposed healthcare legislation focused on opioid treatment providers.
SourceSuozzi supports repealing an HHS rule that he says would increase out-of-pocket costs, worsen ACA coverage, and cause more Americans to lose health insurance.
SourceTom Suozzi emphasizes affordability, middle-class costs, tax relief, and bipartisan economic policymaking, including cutting tariffs he says raise consumer prices, restoring the SALT deduction, reducing debt pressures, and bringing federal dollars back to New York. His record and stated platform also point to targeted tax and small-business measures as part of his Economy & Jobs agenda.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Suozzi supports a five-point affordability agenda to cut tariffs, bring manufacturing jobs home, reduce debt pressures on interest rates, lower energy bills, and make health care more affordable.
SourceSuozzi says he continues to fight to reinstate the full SALT deduction and reduce the tax burden on New Yorkers facing high property taxes and cost-of-living pressures.
SourceSuozzi proposed the SHARE Plan Act, a taxation bill relevant to his economic and tax policy agenda.
SourceSuozzi proposed the CIRCLE Act, a taxation bill connected to economic policy and federal tax rules.
SourceSuozzi co-sponsored legislation categorized under commerce that would expand or support small-business opportunities for service-disabled veterans.
SourceTom Suozzi presents himself as a bipartisan immigration reformer who supports stronger border security and enforcement while also backing legal pathways, asylum processing reforms, and legal status for some long-term undocumented immigrants. His record includes proposing an E-3 visa expansion for South Korea and co-sponsoring continued Temporary Protected Status eligibility for Ukrainians.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Suozzi proposed legislation to add South Korea to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program, expanding a legal employment-based immigration pathway.
SourceSuozzi co-sponsored legislation to designate Ukraine under the Immigration and Nationality Act for continued Temporary Protected Status eligibility for certain Ukrainian nationals.
SourceSuozzi's campaign says he supports a comprehensive package of immigration reforms to achieve border security and address the influx of undocumented migrants.
SourceSuozzi's immigration policy paper says he worked with Republican Peter King on a comprehensive compromise to fund more border security, reduce migration from Central America, and create legal status for millions of long-term immigrants.
SourceSuozzi supports an "Ellis Island"-style southern border processing complex and hiring more immigration judges to expedite asylum decisions, admit credible claims, and quickly deny and return migrants without valid claims.
SourceTom Suozzi presents himself as pro-environment and pro-clean-energy, stating that climate change is real and requires bold solutions while emphasizing Long Island Sound restoration, clean water, and local environmental protection. His public record highlights support for EPA-backed Long Island Sound programs, federal grants for water quality and shellfish restoration, and broader renewable-energy and climate action goals.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Suozzi supported reauthorizing EPA Long Island Sound programs through 2028 and praised bipartisan House passage of the restoration measure.
SourceSuozzi's campaign states that climate change is real and requires bold solutions to leave a healthier and more sustainable world for future generations.
SourceSuozzi's campaign plan says he supports action on climate change, wind energy, and improved water infrastructure as part of his environmental agenda.
SourceSuozzi announced federal matching grants for projects to preserve and protect the Long Island Sound, calling it a resource that must be treated like a national park.
SourceSuozzi has publicly backed federally developing renewable energy as part of his environmental and energy positions.
SourceTom Suozzi's education record includes sponsoring a higher-education eligibility bill, co-sponsoring campus and school safety legislation, and publicly aligning with educators' priorities such as public education, community schools, and less burdensome standardized testing. Overall, his stance emphasizes support for public education and educators while also backing federal measures focused on safer schools and campuses.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Suozzi proposed legislation to expand the Higher Education Act's definition of an institution of higher education for certain graduate medical schools located outside the United States.
SourceSuozzi co-sponsored legislation categorized under education that focuses on protecting students on college campuses.
SourceSuozzi co-sponsored education legislation aimed at improving school safety.
SourceNYSUT said Suozzi supports educators and public education, opposes onerous standardized testing, advocates for community schools, and has committed to priorities including community-school funding and more flexible testing policy.
SourceTom Suozzi presents himself as pro-public-safety and pro-law-enforcement while also supporting gun-violence prevention measures and bipartisan safety legislation. His record on this topic includes sponsoring crime/law-enforcement legislation and backing school, campus, and transportation safety measures, alongside public statements emphasizing police resources, crime prevention, and getting guns off the streets.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Suozzi sponsored this crime and law enforcement bill, making it a directly relevant public safety proposal from his congressional record.
SourceSuozzi sponsored bipartisan legislation to strengthen federal efforts against waste, fraud, and abuse in government health programs, a law-enforcement and anti-fraud public integrity measure.
SourceSuozzi co-sponsored this transportation and public works safety bill, which is relevant to public safety because it addresses passenger safety protections.
SourceSuozzi co-sponsored this education-related campus safety bill, reflecting support for measures intended to protect students in school environments.
SourceSuozzi’s campaign materials say he supports commonsense solutions to prevent crime and gun violence and highlight his law-enforcement experience as Nassau County Executive.
SourceBallotpedia
https://ballotpedia.org/New_York%27s_3rd_Congressional_District_election%2C_2026Fetched: biography, education, background
Congressman Thomas Suozzi
https://suozzi.house.gov/about/TomSuozziBioFetched: biography, location, background, committees
Voteview
https://www.voteview.uga.edu/person/21747/thomas-suozziFetched: biography, age, education, background
FEC API
https://api.open.fec.gov/v1/candidate/H6NY03247/totals/Fetched: totalRaised, totalSpent, cashOnHand
OpenWatchdog
https://www.openwatchdog.com/member/S001201Fetched: partyAlignment, missedVotes, keyVotes
OpenSecrets
https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/tom-suozzi/summary?cid=N00038742&cycle=2026Fetched: campaignFinance
Vote Smart - Thomas Suozzi Ratings and Endorsements
https://j.futurefacts.votesmart.io/candidate/evaluations/92111/thomas-suozziFetched: endorsements, ratings
Vote Smart - Thomas Suozzi Labor Unions
https://j.futurefacts.votesmart.io/candidate/92111/thomas-suozzi?categoryId=43&type=V%2CS%2CR%2CE%2CF%2CP%2CEFetched: ratings
Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsements
https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/endorsementsFetched: endorsements
Human Rights Campaign PAC endorsement announcement
https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/human-rights-campaign-pac-endorses-former-new-york-representative-tom-suozzi-for-congressFetched: endorsements
Club for Growth Foundation Scorecard - Tom Suozzi
https://www.clubforgrowth.org/scorecards/legislator/S001201/Tom-Suozzi/Fetched: ratings
ACLU Legislative Report Card 2018
https://www.aclu.org/sites/default/files/field_document/acl18002_legislative_report_card_v2.pdf?redirect=legscorecard2018Fetched: ratings
Suozzi for Congress 2024 Gun Violence Prevention Platform PDF
https://suozziforcongress2024.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Suozzi-Touts-his-Gun-Violence-Prevention-Platform.pdfFetched: ratings
Congressman Thomas Suozzi official website
https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases/suozzi-castor-introduce-bicameral-resolution-repeal-rule-increases-premiumsFetched: issuePositions
Congressman Thomas Suozzi official issues page
https://suozzi.house.gov/issuesFetched: issuePositions
NYC Votes candidate profile
https://www.nycvotes.org/whats-on-the-ballot/february-2024-special-elections/representative-in-congress/profile/?bannerTitle=Tom+Suozzi&boroughCode=&candidateId=V1288&cct=active&districtID=&electionCycle=2024+Special+Election&geoAreaAbbr=03&officeType=10&officelevel=3&partyId=DFetched: issuePositions
Suozzi for Congress - American Affordability Plan
https://suozziforcongress.com/tom-suozzis-five-point-american-affordability-plan/Fetched: issuePositions
Suozzi for Congress - Tom Suozzi: I’m focused on getting New York’s tax dollars back
https://suozziforcongress.com/article/tom-suozzi-im-focused-on-getting-new-yorks-tax-dollars-back/Fetched: issuePositions
Congress.gov - SHARE Plan Act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4739Fetched: issuePositions
Congress.gov - CIRCLE Act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4466Fetched: issuePositions
Congress.gov - Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/865Fetched: issuePositions
Suozzi Policy Paper — Immigration
https://suozziforcongress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Suozzi-Policy-Paper-%E2%80%94-Immigration-no-gfx.pdfFetched: issuePositions
Ballotpedia
https://ballotpedia.org/New_York%27s_3rd_Congressional_District_election,_2026Fetched: issuePositions
News 12 Long Island
https://longisland.news12.com/2024/01/02/rep-suozzi-pens-letter-to-president-house-leaders-calling-for-solution-to-immigration-crisis/6drCFzfxwbIEL7TmSyG8llFetched: issuePositions
Congressman Thomas Suozzi - Environment & Energy
https://suozzi.house.gov/issues/environment-energyFetched: issuePositions
Suozzi 10-Point Plan
https://suozziforcongress2024.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/suozzi_10-point-plan_9-24-24.pdfFetched: issuePositions
Congressman Thomas Suozzi Press Release
https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases/suozzi-announces-millions-federal-grants-protection-sound-long-island-sound-ourFetched: issuePositions
New York State United Teachers
https://www.nysut.org/news/2023/december/media-release-suozziFetched: issuePositions
Suozzi for Congress 10-Point Plan
https://suozziforcongress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/suozzi_10-point-plan_9-24-24.pdfFetched: issuePositions
NYC Votes Candidate Profile
https://www.nycvotes.org/whats-on-the-ballot/february-2024-special-elections/representative-in-congress/profile/?bannerTitle=Tom+Suozzi&boroughCode=&candidateId=V1288&cct=active&districtID=&electionCycle=2024+Special+Election&geoAreaAbbr=03&officeType=10&officelevel=3&partyId=DFetched: issuePositions
Queens Daily Eagle Candidate Interview
https://sphere-piccolo-d7rm.squarespace.com/all/2024/2/7/congressional-candidates-tom-suozzi-and-mazi-pilip-speak-with-the-eagleFetched: issuePositions