General Election
U.S. House · New York - 3
A Competitive Lean Democratic Seat Tests Suozzi's Incumbency
After the June primaries, incumbent Tom Suozzi, serving NY-3 since February 2024, holds the Democratic line. Michael J. LiPetri Jr. holds the Republican and Conservative lines; published rating pages list NY-3 as Lean Democratic.
Issues
6 issues · 2 candidates · every claim sourced
Affordability and Federal Taxes
Central to the raceFor tax year 2026, the federal itemized deduction for state and local taxes is capped at $40,400 for most filers, with income-based phase-down rules. Congress writes federal tax law, so the House can affect the cap and other federal tax provisions through legislation.
The data behind the debate
Housing tenure in NY-3 and the U.S.
Thomas R. Suozzi
Supports restoring the full state and local tax deduction and reducing household costs. His affordability proposals also call for rolling back tariffs, expanding access to low-interest mortgages for first-time buyers, and lowering energy costs through faster project permitting.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Co-sponsored H.R. 4717, the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of 2025.
U.S. representative and co-sponsor · 2025-07-23 · Introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
Michael J. LiPetri Jr
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.
Mike LiPetri for Congress, Issues ↗Immigration and Border Policy
Central to the raceFederal law assigns immigration enforcement primarily to the Department of Homeland Security and immigration adjudication to the Justice Department's Executive Office for Immigration Review. Congress can change the statutory framework and funding, including the rules governing removal, asylum, and border operations.
The data behind the debate
Foreign-born population in NY-3, New York, and the U.S.
Thomas R. Suozzi
Supports a comprehensive immigration package intended to strengthen border security and address the influx of undocumented migrants. He also says he would work across party lines on immigration policy.
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Co-sponsored H.R. 5494, the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act.
U.S. representative and co-sponsor · 2025-09-18 · Introduced in the House and referred to the Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform committees
Michael J. LiPetri Jr
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
Public Safety and Law Enforcement
Central to the raceCurrent federal programs provide grants to state and local agencies for law-enforcement hiring, training, equipment, technology, and crime-prevention work. The House can change those grant authorities and appropriations, while implementation occurs through federal programs and local agencies.
Thomas R. Suozzi
Supports reducing crime through intervention and prevention measures, with the goal of making communities safer. His campaign also describes support for common-sense gun-safety measures.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Co-sponsored H.R. 2240, a bill requiring the Attorney General to report on violent attacks against law-enforcement officers.
U.S. representative and co-sponsor · 2025-03-21 · Passed the House on 2025-05-15 by 403-11; received in the Senate on 2025-05-19 and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Michael J. LiPetri Jr
Supports law enforcement and says officers and their families have earned full support.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
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
Healthcare Costs and Coverage
Central to the raceMedicaid is a joint federal-state program administered by states under federal requirements. A 2026 federal rule implements an 80-hours-per-month community-engagement requirement for certain adults, generally no later than January 1, 2027, so federal eligibility rules, funding, and oversight are active points of policy choice.
The data behind the debate
January 2025 projection of individual premium increases
Thomas R. Suozzi
Supports protecting and strengthening health-insurance premium tax credits, investing in prevention and primary care, and expanding affordable long-term care. His plan also calls for extending enhanced Affordable Care Act premium credits with income limits and fraud safeguards.
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Sponsored H.R. 5381, a bill to make opioid treatment programs eligible for grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act.
U.S. representative and sponsor · 2025-09-16 · Introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
Michael J. LiPetri Jr
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
Water Quality and the Environment
Also in playFederal water programs provide grants and low-cost financing to states and communities for infrastructure and contaminants such as PFAS. EPA's 2026 program includes $40.525 million in New York funding for PFAS and emerging-contaminant work, so federal appropriations, standards, and implementation affect local water systems.
Thomas R. Suozzi
Supports protecting air and water and addressing climate change, with the goal of leaving a healthier and more sustainable environment for future generations.
Suozzi for Congress, Tom on the Issues ↗Michael J. LiPetri Jr
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
Israel and Middle East Security
Also in playThe current U.S.-Israel security-assistance framework covers fiscal years 2019 through 2028 and describes $3.3 billion a year in Foreign Military Financing plus $500 million for cooperative missile-defense programs. Congress controls appropriations and notification requirements for that assistance, giving a House member a role in future funding and conditions.
Thomas R. Suozzi
Supports Israel's regional security and efforts to combat anti-Israel bias.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Co-sponsored H.R. 4281, the Bunker Buster Act of 2025.
U.S. representative and co-sponsor · 2025-07-02 · Introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
Michael J. LiPetri Jr
Opposes boycotts, divestment and sanctions targeting Israel and supports responding forcefully to terrorism by Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis and Iran. He also opposes antisemitism in public life.
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