Thomas R. Suozzi
U.S. House · NY-3 · Democrats · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · NY-3
Biography
Overview
Thomas R. Suozzi is a Democrat representing New York's 3rd congressional district since 2024. He previously served in the U.S. House from 2017 to 2023 before running for governor. Before Congress, he was Nassau County Executive from 2002 to 2009 and Mayor of Glen Cove for eight years. His district is largely suburban, covering northern Nassau County and parts of northeastern Queens.
Career
As Nassau County Executive, Suozzi is credited with resuscitating the county's finances during a fiscal crisis, eliminating deficits, accumulating surpluses, securing 11 bond upgrades, and implementing a "no wrong door" social services program. In Congress, he has authored legislation to restore the SALT deduction cap, though efforts have been unsuccessful. He is co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, seeking bipartisan compromise. He voted for military aid packages for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan in 2024.
Prior political experience
Suozzi was first elected to Congress in 2016, defeating Republican Jack Martins 53% to 47%. He was reelected in 2018 with 59% of the vote over Republican Dan DeBono and in 2020 with 56% against George Santos. In 2024, he won a special election on February 13 with 54% of the vote against Republican Mazi Melesa Pilip, and was subsequently reelected in the November 2024 general election against Republican Mike LiPetri. He previously ran unsuccessfully for New York governor in the 2006 Democratic primary (losing to Eliot Spitzer) and 2022 (placing third).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | U.S. House NY-3 | 2025–present | In progress | Thomas R. Suozzi | — |
| 4th | U.S. House NY-3 | 2024–2025 | Term ended | Thomas R. Suozzi | Thomas R. Suozzi |
| 3rd | U.S. House NY-3 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Thomas R. Suozzi | Thomas R. Suozzi |
| 2nd | U.S. House NY-3 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | Thomas R. Suozzi | Thomas R. Suozzi |
| 1st | U.S. House NY-3 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | — | Thomas R. Suozzi |
Committee assignments
- OversightHouse· 2025–present
- TaxHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8279
To expand the definition of institution of higher education in the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to certain graduate medical schools located outside of the United States.
Apr 14, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8280
SEPTIC Act
Apr 14, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8239
SACRED Act
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8208
Taxpayer Advocate Continuity Act
Apr 6, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6232
HOPE Act
Nov 20, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5861
Legacy Act of 2025
Oct 28, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5827
To advance bipartisan, common sense solutions.
Oct 24, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5534
To add the Republic of Korea to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program.
Sep 19, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5381
Opioid Treatment Providers Act
Sep 16, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4739
SHARE Plan Act
Jul 23, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8482
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain investment credit rules with respect to nuclear facilities.
Apr 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8228
To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8226
Helicopter Safety Parity Act of 2026
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8173
Reforming ICE and Protecting America Act
Apr 2, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8163
Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026
Mar 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8059
Unserialized Firearm Harm Oversight and Serialization Act of 2026
Mar 24, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7977
To provide relief from high energy bills, and for other purposes.
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7973
Momnibus Act
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7806
Direct File Act of 2026
Mar 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7805
Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization Act
Mar 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |