2024 New York (NY-03) US House of Representatives Voters Guide
Michael LiPetri Jr. (R) vs Tom Suozzi (D)
The Candidates
Mostly ban. Voted against a bill codifying abortion rights into New York state law. Opposes protecting abortion rights by codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law. “I do not support a national abortion ban.”
Mostly no. Opposes the Green New Deal, EV mandates, and other “unrealistic and misguided policies” by “climate activists.” Voted against a New York Climate Act due to its “exorbitant cost” in subsidies for alternative energy. “Let’s focus on our backyard…. Climate change is worldwide.”
Yes. “Our actions now will determine the planet we leave behind.” Supports “bold solutions” to address climate change. Sponsored 2019 Climate Action Now Act, which would have ensured the US upholds its commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change.
“I will always back the Blue.” Calls for “restoring law & order,” “demanding respect for Police,” and “zero tolerance” for crime. Opposed a state chokehold ban.
Police should be fully funded. “Community policing is crucial as it creates a strong partnership between law enforcement and residents.” Use “precision policing models to find street criminals.”
Mixed. In 2020 would “waive any federal regulation that imposes an unreasonable burden.” Would focus “on repairing our roads, bridges, highways and public water systems.” Opposes “arbitrary and unfounded ‘green’ initiatives” that raise costs.
Increase. Supported bipartisan infrastructure act: “Invest in infrastructure, stimulate the economy, create good middle-class jobs.” Calls for gas and oil companies to end “price gouging.” Build “an economy from the bottom up and middle out.”
Mostly tighten. “We need to promote policies that will not only protect our environment but stimulate our economy as well.” Would address “real tangible issues that impact our quality of life,” such as water quality and cleanup of Superfund sites. Sponsored a state bill to ban a carcinogen. Sponsored a bill to extend the period for action against anyone contaminating a water supply.
Tighten. As county executive, worked to reduce nitrogen levels in Long Island Sound. In Congress, got federal dollars to protect Long Island Sound from stormwater runoff and improve water infrastructure. Voted for stronger regulations on toxic “forever chemicals.” Voted to fund conservation and restoration of threatened wildlife and plant species.
Loosen. “Law-abiding Americans have a responsibility to defend their homes and families at all costs!” Criticizes gun bans. In 2019: Assault weapons “are used in a minute percentage of mass shootings.” They are like any type of long-style gun. Banning them all would mean “inhibiting people’s rights.”
Tighten. Calls gun violence an “epidemic.” Supports universal background checks, gun “safety and prevention measures” through bipartisan efforts and red-flag laws. In 2022: New York’s red-flag law is “one of the best in the country,” but it needs to be implemented.
Increase. “Affordable healthcare is a basic human right.” Maintain and expand Obamacare. Supports protecting patients with pre-existing conditions, along with the Medicare drug cap and insulin price cap.
“Immediately seal the southern border to all illegal immigration.” Expand “legal pathways for merit-based immigration.” In 2019 opposed driver’s licenses for “people here illegally,” as it incentivizes “criminal behavior.” Opposed student financial aid for DACA participants. In 2019 wanted a federal process that would give “legal resident status” to DACA children.
Would strengthen security at the border, “fix the outdated asylum system” and modernize the legal immigration system. Voted to give conditional permanent resident status to DACA participants. In 2019 drafted a bipartisan “comprehensive immigration reform and border security” plan, with a path to legal status for long-term undocumented immigrants, including DACA Dreamers.
Unclear. Acknowledged the work of union members during COVID. No other position found.
Easier. EVs must be made by union workers. Chaired the House Labor Caucus. Voted to make it easier for labor unions to organize.
No position found.
Legal. Voted to decriminalize marijuana. Voted to expand medical marijuana research. Then voted to further facilitate such research.
No position found.
No recent position found. Sponsored a 2019 bill raising the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour over seven years.
Unclear. In 2019 sponsored a bill to provide a tax credit on course-mandated supplies for eligible college students. Otherwise, no position found.
Raise. In 2021 suggested a one-time “patriot tax” on the multimillionaires “to help your country to build back better.” Voted against the 2017 Trump tax cut, which included the largest corporate cut in US history and tax cuts for the wealthy, and capped the state and local tax (SALT) deduction at $10,000. Supports repealing the SALT tax cap.
No position found.
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