U.S. Representative for New York’s 1st District
Nick LaLota
Position · +0.25
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- Labor and Employment 33%
- Economics and Public Finance 30%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- Homeland Security
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Government Operations and Politics
- Commerce
- Age
- 48
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
- Breaks with Republicans more often than all but 7 of the 219 House Republicans: sided with them on 92% of party-line votes (median 98%).
- Among the most bipartisan in the House: agrees with Democrats on 19% of contested votes, more than 93% of House members.
- Breaks with Republicans most on Labor and Employment: voted against them on 33% of party-line votes (3 of 9), against 0% for most Republicans.
Where LaLota has influence
Roles
- Vice Chair · Financial Services and General Government (Appropriations)
- Appropriations · 31st in seniority on the majority side
- Homeland Security · 10th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.Res. 1394 Condemning prosecution policies that give preferential treatment to foreign nationals over United States citizens. · Out of committee
- H.R. 787 Plain Language in Contracting Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 586 Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 788 DOE and SBA Research Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
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Where LaLota breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where LaLota voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Labor and Employment 33% · 3 of 9 party 0%
- Economics and Public Finance 30% · 15 of 50 party 7%
- Agriculture and Food 25% · 2 of 8 party 13%
Every issue Pro See all 8 issues where LaLota has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where LaLota broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Faster Labor Contracts ActOn Passage · This bill establishes mandatory deadlines for parties negotiating an initial collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and provides for…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.On Motion to Discharge · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Ukraine Support ActOn Passage · This bill addresses the war between Russia and Ukraine by (1) providing assistance to Ukraine and certain European countries, and (2)…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What LaLota is saying
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LaLota Presents Nearly $1 Million in Federal Funding for Law Enforcement on the South Fork
On Tuesday, August 25th, Congressman Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) presented two checks totaling nearly $1 million to Law Enforcement agencies on the South Fork.
“Delivering nearly $1 million in federal funding to the Southampton and Sag Harbor Police Departments strengthens public safety while sparing local taxpayers the expense, which is exactly how I’m making sure Long Islanders send less money to Washington and get more in return.”
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Congressman Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) yesterday presented $2.025 million to the Suffolk County Police Department and Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office for vehicle fleet improvements which he secured through the Fiscal Year 2026…
“Our men and women in Law Enforcement put their lives on the line every day to keep Suffolk County one of the safest counties in America. We must make sure they have the resources to do that job safely and effectively. This $2 million in federal funds brings more of our tax dollars back to Suffolk County. As a member of…”
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Congressman Nick LaLota Presents Purple Heart to Vietnam Veteran Daniel Knote of Riverhead
Today, Congressman Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a Navy Veteran, presented Army Veteran and Riverhead resident Daniel Knote with his Purple Heart during a ceremony at the VFW Post 6249 in Rocky Point, NY.
“As a Navy Veteran, it is an incredible privilege to help right this wrong for Army Specialist Daniel Knote. Daniel displayed extraordinary courage in Vietnam when he ran toward enemy fire to save a fellow soldier, suffering wounds that earned him the Purple Heart. Yet for nearly 58 years, his military record failed to…”
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Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 94 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far LaLota’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 22
- Action in committee 11
- Action beyond committee 4
- Passed chamber 4
- Became law 0
22 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 16 substantive, 4 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 27 sponsored billsSponsored 27 (House median 25) · cosponsored 321 (median 289), 75 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Government Operations and Politics, Commerce.
- H.R. 865 Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business ActCommerce · Introduced Sep 8, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9913 Safe Sips Act of 2026Commerce · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1394 Condemning prosecution policies that give preferential treatment to foreign nationals over United States citizens.Condemns prosecution policies that give preferential treatment to foreign nationals over U.S. citizens. AI-readCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 8200 Interstate Ferry Fairness ActAdjusts federal regulations or funding for interstate ferry transportation services. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5642 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 Echo Avenue in Miller Place, New York, as the "Christopher Pendergast Post Office Building".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced May 12, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5641 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 240 Main Street in Northport, New York, as the "Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nate Bruckenthal Post Office Building".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced May 12, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5588 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 Main Street in Westhampton Beach, New York, as the "Jolly 51 Memorial Post Office Building".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced May 12, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 585 Supporting Veteran Families in Need ActProvides financial assistance and support to military families in financial hardship. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Apr 21, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 153 | 93% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 43% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 59 | 69% |
| Energy | 37 | 73% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 73% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 86% |
| Commerce | 26 | 92% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 25 | 52% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 55% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Procedural | 3 | 33% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often LaLota voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RThomas H. Kean, Jr.NJ-798%agreement
- RRobert P. Bresnahan, Jr.PA-897%agreement
- RDavid G. ValadaoCA-2297%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members LaLota most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle LaLota’s campaign raised $3.8M: $1.2M (31%) from individuals and $941K (25%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $3.3M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds LaLota
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 211.
- American Revival PAC Independent PAC
- MVL PAC Member’s leadership PAC
- National Air Traffic Controllers Association Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave LaLota this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Historical record Pro Compare LaLota’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, NY-1Republican2023–present
Seat
- State
- New York
- District
- 1
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 48
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3826
122 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Rocky Point, Hauppauge
- Website
- lalota.house.gov
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Elsewhere
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