Biography
Nick LaLota, born on June 23, 1978, in Bay Shore, New York, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 1st Congressional District since January 2023. Raised in a family dedicated to public service—his father was a Nassau County Police Officer, and his grandfathers served in the NYPD—LaLota was inspired to pursue a career in the military and public service. He attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 2000, and served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy, achieving the rank of Lieutenant. During his service, he completed three overseas deployments to 20 countries and was awarded a Joint Service Commendation Medal for his contributions to the Global War on Terrorism.
After his military service, LaLota returned to Long Island and continued his commitment to public service. He was appointed to the Amityville Board of Trustees in 2013, where he focused on reducing the tax burden and improving village services. He also served as Commissioner of the Suffolk County Board of Elections from 2015 to 2021, working to enhance the integrity of the electoral process. In 2022, he became Chief of Staff to the Suffolk County Legislature, overseeing a $3.7 billion budget and addressing environmental protection and municipal services.
In Congress, LaLota has been an advocate for Long Islanders, focusing on issues such as border security, supporting law enforcement, and reducing the cost of living. He has introduced legislation to protect the Long Island Sound and preserve Plum Island, securing over $150 million in federal funding for critical Suffolk County infrastructure projects.
LaLota is married to his high school sweetheart, Kaylie, a physical education teacher at Northport High School. Together, they are raising three daughters in Amityville, New York.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Political Science, United States Naval Academy, 2000
- Master of Business Administration , Hofstra University's Zarb School of Business, 2012
- Juris Doctor , Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, 2020
Political Experience
- Trustee, Village of Amityville, New York, 2013–2019
- Commissioner, Suffolk County Board of Elections, 2015–2021
- Chief of Staff, Suffolk County Legislature, 2022
- U.S. Representative, New York's 1st Congressional District, 2023–present
Committee Assignments
- Committee on Armed Services
- Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation
- Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces
- Committee on Homeland Security
- Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security
- Committee on Small Business
- Chair, Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access
