Profile of Democrat Representative Suozzi from New York District 3

Tom Suozzi is a seasoned, pragmatic centrist who successfully returned to Washington to stabilize a district rocked by scandal. He previously represented the district for three terms before stepping away, only to win a highly publicized special election in early 2024 to replace the expelled George Santos, subsequently securing a full term in the 119th Congress. He represents New York’s 3rd District, the wealthiest congressional district in the state. It encompasses the affluent North Shore of Long Island (Nassau County) and stretches into the northeastern neighborhoods of Queens. In the 119th Congress (2025-2026), Suozzi reclaimed his highly coveted seat on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, serving on the Tax and Oversight subcommittees. The "Mr. SALT" Crusade: A self-described "Common Sense Democrat" and a leader in the Problem Solvers Caucus, Suozzi's defining domestic mission is repealing the $10,000 cap on State and Local Tax (SALT) deductions, arguing the cap acts as a devastating penalty on his high-tax Long Island constituents. Recent 2026 Battles: In early 2026, Suozzi is fighting aggressively on multiple fronts. He is fiercely combating the new administration's revocation of the EPA's greenhouse gas 'Endangerment Finding,' and demanding the immediate restoration of abruptly cut federal SAMHSA (mental health and substance abuse) grants. Bipartisan Healthcare Push: Teaming up with conservative Republicans, Suozzi recently introduced the Bipartisan HOPE Act to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, preventing a massive spike in healthcare costs for working families. "He answered the call to restore dignity to Long Island's 3rd District. As a relentless centrist on the Ways and Means Committee, Tom Suozzi proves that common-sense pragmatism can still cut through Washington's extreme partisanship." Day 68 | Tom Suozzi: The Common Sense Anchor of Long Island Tom Suozzi’s political brand is entirely built on his willingness to operate in the ideological center. A trained lawyer and certified public accountant, Suozzi possesses a deep, granular understanding of municipal finance and local governance. He served as the Mayor of Glen Cove, New York, for four terms, followed by two terms as the Nassau County Executive, where he was credited with rescuing the county from the brink of bankruptcy. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2016, he spent three terms building a reputation as a fierce advocate for bipartisan problem-solving before stepping away in 2022 to launch a gubernatorial bid. However, his absence from Congress was short-lived, necessitated by one of the most bizarre political scandals in modern American history. After his successor, Republican George Santos, was expelled from the House for massive federal fraud and campaign finance violations, Suozzi answered the call from the Democratic Party to stabilize the district. Running on a platform of "Let's Fix This," Suozzi comfortably won the special election in February 2024, and successfully defended the seat in the November 2024 general election. Now serving in the 119th Congress, Suozzi is operating with immense leverage. He successfully regained his seat on the exclusive House Ways and Means Committee, serving on the critical Tax Subcommittee. With the massive 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set to expire at the end of 2025, Suozzi has spent early 2026 leading the charge to restore the full State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction. Because his Long Island district features some of the highest property taxes in the nation, Suozzi famously earned the nickname "Mr. SALT," threatening to block any sweeping tax legislation that does not lift the $10,000 cap that penalizes his constituents. Despite the intense polarization of early 2026, Suozzi continues to lean heavily into his role within the Problem Solvers Caucus. While he is f...