Jun 7, 2024Sponsored
DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024
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RepublicanNew York · U.S. Representative
Nicolas
LaLota
U.S. Representative for New York
In office
3 yrsSince Jan 2023
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
47Born Jun 23, 1978
Party
Republican
What they stand for
LaLota has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Supports federal action on fentanyl and xylazineLaLota sponsored the DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024, which was enacted into law. The legislation addresses detection of fentanyl and xylazine, two substances associated with the ongoing drug overdose crisis. This bill represents his most prominent enacted legislative achievement in the 118th Congress.
- 02Sponsors multiple bills expanding veterans' benefitsLaLota has introduced a range of legislation directed at veterans, including a peer support program for veterans (HR.438), expanded foreign medical coverage for veterans (HR.439), support for veteran families in financial need (HR.585), a study of liver fluke cancer among Vietnam veterans (HR.586), and a measure to increase small business contracting opportunities for service-disabled veterans (HR.865). Several of these bills are reintroductions across congressional sessions.
- 03Supports restricting federal funds for sanctuary citiesLaLota sponsored the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act (HR.32), which would limit federal financial support to jurisdictions with sanctuary policies. The bill has been reintroduced and carries 21 cosponsors. It sits in committee in the current Congress.
- 04Advocates for Long Island Sound environmental restorationLaLota sponsored the Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act of 2025 (HR.288), a reintroduction of legislation to continue federal support for restoration and stewardship of Long Island Sound. The bill reflects an area of geographic relevance to New York's 1st congressional district.
- 05Voted against party on Commerce Department ruleLaLota voted against HJRES.39, a resolution disapproving a Department of Commerce rule on procurement processes. The vote was decided by a margin of fewer than five votes and was cast against the majority position of his party, in a roll call recorded in the House.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Nick LaLota represents New York's 1st congressional district and has served in that role since January 3, 2023. He is a member of the Republican Party and a veteran. His legislative record spans veterans' affairs, public health, immigration enforcement, environmental stewardship, and small business policy. In the 118th Congress, he sponsored the DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 (HR.8663), which was enacted into law, addressing the detection of fentanyl and xylazine. He has also introduced legislation to expand peer support programs for veterans (HR.438), update foreign medical coverage for veterans (HR.439), and study liver fluke cancer among Vietnam veterans (HR.586). Additional sponsored measures include bills to increase small business opportunities for service-disabled veterans (HR.865), support veteran families in need (HR.585), and protect safety-net hospitals (HR.5064). On immigration policy, he sponsored the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act (HR.32). He has also sponsored legislation to reauthorize restoration efforts for Long Island Sound (HR.288) and to reform postal operations serving rural communities (HR.287). Multiple amendments he introduced in the 118th Congress were agreed to by voice vote (HAMDT.8, HAMDT.909, HAMDT.917, HAMDT.1219). He voted against HJRES.39, a resolution disapproving a Department of Commerce rule, a vote that was cast against the majority of his party.
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Sep 18, 2025Sponsored
Recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Navy.
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Aug 29, 2025Sponsored
Save our Safety-Net Hospitals Act of 2025
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Jul 10, 2025Sponsored
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the execution-style murders of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic of Serbia in July 1999.
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Jan 31, 2025Sponsored
Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
LaLota raised $3.1M this cycle, with 44.1% from other receipts, 23.9% from PACs, and 30.5% from individuals — of which itemized contributions made up 90.3%. Top PAC contributors include Grow the Majority, Emmer Majority Builders, LaLota Victory Fund, and Defend Our Majority, all joint fundraising committees or leadership PACs. Top employer concentrations among itemized individual donors include Starkey Hearing Technologies, New Mountain Capital, Bluff Point Associates, Jane Street, and Kirkland and Ellis. Outside spending in the cycle totaled $203K supporting LaLota (top spenders National Association of Realtors Political Action Committee at $128K, Elect Principled Veterans Fund at $75K) and $1.4M opposing him (WelcomePAC at $1.3M, EDF Action Votes at $151K).
Total raised · 2026
$3.1M
Cash on hand
$3.0M
Spent
$818K
By source
- Individuals$961K · 30.5%
- PACs$753K · 23.9%
- Other$1.4M · 44.1%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)9.7%
Top PAC contributors
- GROW THE MAJORITYFEC ↗$468K
- EMMER MAJORITY BUILDERSFEC ↗$165K
- LALOTA VICTORY FUNDFEC ↗$163K
- DEFEND OUR MAJORITYFEC ↗$160K
- SCOTT FRANKLIN WINGMAN FUNDFEC ↗$48K
- SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. PACFEC ↗$15K
- CONQUERING CANCER PACFEC ↗$15K
- SUFFOLK COUNTY CORRECTION OFFICERS ASSOCIATION INC PACFEC ↗$15K
- THE EYE OF THE TIGER PACFEC ↗$10K
- FOREVER YOUTH ORGANIZATION UTILIZING A NEW GENERATION PACFEC ↗$10K
Top employer concentrations
- ATTORNEY$20K· 12 donors
- CEO$18K· 12 donors
- ENTREPRENEUR$18K· 7 donors
- STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES$14K· 4 donors
- NEW MOUNTAIN CAPITAL$14K· 4 donors
- BLUFF POINT ASSOCIATES$13K· 4 donors
- PRESIDENT$12K· 4 donors
- JANE STREET$9K· 4 donors
- EDW.C.LEVY.CO$8K· 11 donors
- KIRKLAND AND ELLIS$8K· 4 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Outside spending · 2024
Supporting LaLota
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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