US Representative - District 3

Michael J. LiPetri Jr.

Republican

Michael J. LiPetri Jr. is an attorney and former New York State Assemblyman from Farmingdale.

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Affordability and Federal Taxes

Supports reducing tax and regulatory burdens to make it easier to buy a home and raise children. His campaign describes the Trump tax agenda as having raised the state and local tax deduction cap and provided deductions for tips, overtime and seniors.

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Immigration and Border Policy

Supports deporting people who commit crimes while in the country unlawfully and requiring immigrants to enter legally. He describes lawful, hardworking immigrants as contributors.

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Voted no on A.3675B, which authorized standard driver's licenses and restricted disclosure of information about applicants.

New York State Assembly member and recorded no voter · 2019-06-12 · Passed the Assembly, passed the Senate, and became Chapter 37 of the Laws of 2019 on 2019-06-17

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Public Safety and Law Enforcement

Supports law enforcement and says officers and their families have earned full support.

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Introduced A.8527, a bill relating to menacing a police officer or peace officer.

New York State Assembly member and sponsor · 2019-08-07 · Introduced and referred to the Assembly Committee on Codes; the latest listed action is a January 8, 2020 referral to Codes

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Healthcare Costs and Coverage

Supports patient-directed, portable and preventive care, with people choosing their doctors and keeping coverage across jobs or states. He also supports a price-transparency system and less control by insurers and government administrators.

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Voted yes on S.8416, as substituted for A.10404A, expanding reimbursable telehealth and telemedicine services.

New York State Assembly member and recorded yes voter · 2020-05-27 · Passed the Assembly and became Chapter 124 of the Laws of 2020 on 2020-06-17

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Water Quality and the Environment

Prioritizes water quality and environmental protection, including addressing aging water infrastructure, contamination and environmental hazards and protecting ecosystems, wildlife and waterways.

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Co-sponsored A.4739C, legislation restricting PFAS chemicals in food packaging; the measure was enacted as Chapter 307 of the Laws of 2020.

New York State Assembly member and co-sponsor · 2019-02-05 · Passed both houses and was signed by the governor as Chapter 307 of the Laws of 2020 on 2020-12-02

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