Thomas R. Suozzi

• ✓Supports trade deals that bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.
• ✕Opposes tariffs he says raise prices on groceries, cars and building materials

“Get rid of irresponsible tariffs that are driving up prices on groceries, cars, building materials, and everyday goods — while fighting for trade deals that bring manufacturing jobs back to America.”

What this means for youHe would vote to roll back current tariffs, which could lower prices on imported goods. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.

• ✓Supports keeping the tax credits that lower health insurance premiums
• ✓Supports funding prevention and primary care
• ✓Supports the WISH Act to make long-term care more affordable

“Protect and strengthen the tax credits that lower your health insurance premiums, invest in prevention and primary care, and pass the WISH Act to make long-term care more affordable so seniors can stay in their homes.”

What this means for youPeople who buy insurance through the ACA marketplace would be the most affected by the premium tax credits. Seniors and families paying for long-term care would be affected by the WISH Act.

• ✕Opposes spending on the war with Iran

“Stop pouring taxpayer money into a reckless war.”

What this means for youHe would vote against further funding for the war. Congress controls war funding, but the President directs military operations.

• ✓Supports lower taxes for Long Island families
• ✓Supports restoring the full SALT deduction

“Tom will Reduce the tax burden on Long Island families and work to restore the full State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction.”

What this means for youA full SALT deduction would mainly lower federal taxes for homeowners in high-tax areas like Nassau and Queens. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.

• ✓Supports a comprehensive package of border security and immigration reforms

“We need a comprehensive package of reforms to achieve border security and address the unsustainable influx of undocumented migrants.”

What this means for youHe would back a single bill combining border enforcement with other immigration changes. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.

• ✓Supports a woman's right to make her own health care decisions, including abortion

“Tom will always fight to defend a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions.”

What this means for youHe would vote against new federal limits on abortion. Abortion access in New York is set mainly by state law.

• ✓Supports crime reduction through intervention and prevention programs

“Bringing down crime through common sense reforms centered on intervention and prevention so that people feel safe.”

What this means for youExpect support for federal grants to local violence-prevention and intervention programs. Day-to-day policing is run by local police departments.

• ✓Supports strengthening Israel's regional security
• ✓Supports combating anti-Israel bias

“Tom stands with the state of Israel and believes we must continue to strengthen Israel's regional security and combat anti-Israel bias.”

What this means for youHe would likely vote for continued U.S. military and security aid to Israel. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.

• ✓Supports bold action on climate change

“Climate change is real and requires bold solutions to leave a healthier and more sustainable world behind for future generations.”

What this means for youHe would likely support federal clean-energy and emissions measures. The campaign site doesn't name specific bills.