Nick LaLota
U.S. House · NY-1 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · NY-1
Biography
Overview
Nick LaLota is a Republican U.S. Representative from New York's 1st congressional district, serving since 2023. A Naval Academy graduate and Navy veteran with eight years of service, LaLota is a member of the moderate Republican Governance Group. He represents Long Island and is known for supporting bipartisan initiatives.
Career
LaLota sponsored 20 recent bills, many honoring local veterans and military personnel with post offices and VA facilities. He championed the Long Island Sound Restoration Act and the Interstate Ferry Fairness Act, addressing regional concerns. He was an early Republican calling for an ethics investigation into George Santos in 2022 and supports centrist positions on immigration reform through the DIGNIDAD Act.
Prior political experience
LaLota was first elected in 2022, defeating Democratic nominee Bridget Fleming in New York's 1st congressional district to succeed Lee Zeldin. He was reelected in 2024, defeating Democratic nominee John Avlon. During the 2024 cycle, George Santos, his fellow Long Island Republican, challenged him in the primary but withdrew.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
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| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | U.S. House NY-1 | 2025–present | In progress | Nick LaLota | — |
| 1st | U.S. House NY-1 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | — | Nick LaLota |
Committee assignments
- Legislative BranchHouse· 2025–present
- Oversight, Investigations, and AccountabilityHouse· 2025–present
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure ProtectionHouse· 2025–present
- Financial Services and General GovernmentHouseVice Chair· 2025–present
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related AgenciesHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8200
Interstate Ferry Fairness Act
Apr 6, 2026IN_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".
Sep 30, 2025IN_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".
Sep 30, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5643
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center located in Northport, New York, as the Navy (SEAL) Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy VA Medical Center, and for other purposes.
Sep 30, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5589
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic located in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic", and for other purposes.
Sep 26, 2025IN_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".
Sep 26, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5471
Advancing Quality U.S. Aquaculture Act
Sep 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5321
To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the special rule for low emission and energy efficient vehicles facilities, and for other purposes.
Sep 11, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5064
Save our Safety-Net Hospitals Act of 2025
Aug 29, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 865
Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act
Jan 31, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8418
Know Your Labor Rights Act
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7969
Combating Chinese Communist Party Influence Act
Mar 17, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7932
HONOR Gold Star Families Act
Mar 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7748
Railway Safety Act of 2026
Mar 2, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7622
Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
Feb 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7540
United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026
Feb 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7450
Disaster Zone Energy Affordability and Investment Act
Feb 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7410
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15422 NY 104 in Martville, New York, as the "Sergeant Staret J. Engleston Memorial Post Office Building".
Feb 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7178
U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act of 2026
Jan 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7188
MOLD Act
Jan 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
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| — | — | Pending | — | — |