Biography

Thomas Richard Suozzi is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 3rd congressional district. A member of the Democratic Party, Suozzi has a long history of public service, including roles as Mayor of Glen Cove and Nassau County Executive . He was first elected to Congress in 2016, serving three terms before an unsuccessful gubernatorial bid in 2022. In 2024, Suozzi reclaimed his congressional seat in a special election following the expulsion of George Santos.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Boston College
  • Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law

• Political Experience:

  • Mayor of Glen Cove : Focused on environmental cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites.
  • Nassau County Executive : Led significant financial turnarounds and initiated reforms to combat corruption in state politics.
  • U.S. House of Representatives:
  • 2017–2023: Served on the House Ways and Means Committee, with roles in the Oversight and Tax Policy subcommittees. Co-chaired the bipartisan Long Island Sound Caucus and the Quiet Skies Caucus.
  • 2024–Present: Re-elected to represent NY-3, emphasizing bipartisan solutions to issues like border security and the state and local tax deduction.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Environmental Advocacy: Named "Environmentalist of the Year" by the New York State League of Conservation Voters in 2008 for his efforts in environmental cleanup and redevelopment.
• Government Reform: Founded FixAlbany.com in 2004 to expose and address corruption in New York state politics.
• Bipartisan Leadership: Served as Vice-Chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, promoting cross-party collaboration.
• Legislative Initiatives: Led efforts to restore the SALT deduction and secured increased funding for the Helen Keller National Center, nearly doubling its budget from $10.3 million in 2017 to $19 million in 2023.

Suozzi continues to focus on bipartisan solutions to address key issues affecting his constituents in New York's 3rd congressional district.