2024 New York (NY-03) US House of Representatives Voters Guide

Michael LiPetri Jr. (R) vs Tom Suozzi (D)

US House | Election | Nov 5, 2024

The Candidates

Michael LiPetri Jr.

Michael LiPetri Jr.

Republican

Tom Suozzi

Tom Suozzi

Democrat

Incumbent

The Issues

Abortion

Ban or legal?

Michael LiPetri Jr. (R)

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.”

Tom Suozzi (D)

Legal.Abortion must remain safe, legal, and accessible.” Supports codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law. Opposes “extreme attacks on reproductive freedom.”

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Climate Change

Should climate change be a top priority?

Michael LiPetri Jr. (R)

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.”

Tom Suozzi (D)

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.

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Criminal Justice

How to ensure effectiveness and fairness in law enforcement?

Michael LiPetri Jr. (R)

“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.

Tom Suozzi (D)

Police should be fully funded. “Community policing is crucial as it creates a strong partnership between law enforcement and residents.” Useprecision policing models to find street criminals.”

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Economy

Decrease or increase government investment in, and regulation of, the economy?

Michael LiPetri Jr. (R)

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.

Tom Suozzi (D)

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.”

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Environment

Loosen or tighten environmental regulations?

Michael LiPetri Jr. (R)

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.

Tom Suozzi (D)

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.

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Gun Laws

Loosen or tighten gun regulation?

Michael LiPetri Jr. (R)

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.”

Tom Suozzi (D)

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.

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Health Care

Increase or decrease government support for healthcare?

Michael LiPetri Jr. (R)

Mostly decrease. Opposes any single-payer plan because of cost. Supports creating a “fair and competitive” healthcare market. Would focus on addressing the drug crisis.

Tom Suozzi (D)

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.

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Immigration

How to handle immigration? Support a path to citizenship for “DACA” participants brought to the US as children?

Michael LiPetri Jr. (R)

“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.

Tom Suozzi (D)

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.

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Labor

Make it easier or harder for unions to organize?

Michael LiPetri Jr. (R)

Unclear. Acknowledged the work of union members during COVID. No other position found.

Tom Suozzi (D)

Easier. EVs must be made by union workers. Chaired the House Labor Caucus. Voted to make it easier for labor unions to organize.

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LGBTQ Rights

Limit or expand LGBTQ rights?

Michael LiPetri Jr. (R)

No position found.

Tom Suozzi (D)

Expand. Voted to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. In 2022 secured $500,000 for Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth’s Safe Spaces Program. In 2006 opposed gay marriage. In 2009 said “I was wrong… I now support same-sex marriage.”

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Marijuana

Ban or legal?

Michael LiPetri Jr. (R)

No recent position found. In 2019 voted against reforming marijuana-related laws. In 2018: “The last thing we need is another drug in our communities that our children have access to.”

Tom Suozzi (D)

Legal. Voted to decriminalize marijuana. Voted to expand medical marijuana research. Then voted to further facilitate such research.

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Minimum Wage

Raise the federal minimum from $7.25 per hour?

Michael LiPetri Jr. (R)

No position found.

Tom Suozzi (D)

No recent position found. Sponsored a 2019 bill raising the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour over seven years.

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Student Financial Aid

Support lowering interest on student loans and/or forgiving them?

Michael LiPetri Jr. (R)

Unclear. In 2019 sponsored a bill to provide a tax credit on course-mandated supplies for eligible college students. Otherwise, no position found.

Tom Suozzi (D)

Yes. Signed a letter asking Biden to extend the pause on student loan payments and “provide meaningful student debt cancellation.” In 2016 supported the “New College Compact” to make community college free.

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Taxes

Raise or lower taxes on corporations and wealthier individuals?

Michael LiPetri Jr. (R)

No position found on corporations and the wealthy. In 2018 suggested lowering taxes for individuals and small businesses. Supports repealing the state and local tax (SALT) cap.

Tom Suozzi (D)

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.

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Voting Rules

Make voting harder or easier?

Michael LiPetri Jr. (R)

No position found.

Tom Suozzi (D)

Easier. Voted to expand voting access and voter registration. Voted to restore parts of Voting Rights Act struck down by the US Supreme Court.

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Abortion

Ban or legal?

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.”Legal.Abortion must remain safe, legal, and accessible.” Supports codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law. Opposes “extreme attacks on reproductive freedom.”
Climate Change

Should climate change be a top priority?

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.
Criminal Justice

How to ensure effectiveness and fairness in law enforcement?

“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.” Useprecision policing models to find street criminals.”
Economy

Decrease or increase government investment in, and regulation of, the economy?

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.”
Environment

Loosen or tighten environmental regulations?

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.
Gun Laws

Loosen or tighten gun regulation?

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.
Health Care

Increase or decrease government support for healthcare?

Mostly decrease. Opposes any single-payer plan because of cost. Supports creating a “fair and competitive” healthcare market. Would focus on addressing the drug crisis.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.
Immigration

How to handle immigration? Support a path to citizenship for “DACA” participants brought to the US as children?

“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.
Labor

Make it easier or harder for unions to organize?

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.
LGBTQ Rights

Limit or expand LGBTQ rights?

No position found.Expand. Voted to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. In 2022 secured $500,000 for Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth’s Safe Spaces Program. In 2006 opposed gay marriage. In 2009 said “I was wrong… I now support same-sex marriage.”
Marijuana

Ban or legal?

No recent position found. In 2019 voted against reforming marijuana-related laws. In 2018: “The last thing we need is another drug in our communities that our children have access to.”Legal. Voted to decriminalize marijuana. Voted to expand medical marijuana research. Then voted to further facilitate such research.
Minimum Wage

Raise the federal minimum from $7.25 per hour?

No position found.No recent position found. Sponsored a 2019 bill raising the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour over seven years.
Student Financial Aid

Support lowering interest on student loans and/or forgiving them?

Unclear. In 2019 sponsored a bill to provide a tax credit on course-mandated supplies for eligible college students. Otherwise, no position found.Yes. Signed a letter asking Biden to extend the pause on student loan payments and “provide meaningful student debt cancellation.” In 2016 supported the “New College Compact” to make community college free.
Taxes

Raise or lower taxes on corporations and wealthier individuals?

No position found on corporations and the wealthy. In 2018 suggested lowering taxes for individuals and small businesses. Supports repealing the state and local tax (SALT) cap.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.
Voting Rules

Make voting harder or easier?

No position found.Easier. Voted to expand voting access and voter registration. Voted to restore parts of Voting Rights Act struck down by the US Supreme Court.

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