Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-01) announced today that his office has recovered more than $11.3 million for Suffolk County residents since taking office in January 2023. These funds include delayed or wrongly withheld Social Security payments, Veterans' benefits, IRS refunds, and other federal reimbursements secured through direct constituent casework. This milestone comes just days after Congressman LaLota helped deliver over $5,000 in annual SALT deduction relief for many Long Island families by negotiating key provisions in H.R. 1 – the One Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law on July 4, 2025.

“From Day One, our team has focused on delivering results—through both legislative wins and direct constituent service,” said LaLota. “We’ve returned over $11.3 million to Long Islanders from the IRS, VA, and Social Security, and helped small business owners recover funds they were owed. Now, thanks to the SALT cap increase I fought for, middle-class families on Long Island can keep $2,500 to $7,500 more of their hard-earned income each year. Whether it’s cutting through red tape or cutting your taxes, we’re here to help. If you need assistance with a federal agency, contact my Hauppauge office at (631) 289-1097 or visit LaLota.house.gov.”

Background:

Federal dollars Congressman Nick LaLota’s office has returned to his constituents since taking office in January 2023 include:

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS): $5,571,717.63
• Social Security Administration (SSA): $1,054,559.03
• Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): $44,903.71
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM): $126,507.32
• Small Business Administration (SBA): $20,833.00
• Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS): $6,083.04
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): $315,104.84
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): $6,494.30
• Railroad Retirement Board: $90,000.00
• Department of Education: $109,872.55

LaLota’s staff in Hauppauge is able to assist Long Islanders with the federal bureaucracy and receive government benefits they have earned. These include Social Security, Medicare, Veterans’ benefits, the IRS, passports and visas, and small business assistance.

LaLota’s office in Hauppauge can be reached at 631-289-1097. Mail can be sent to 515 Hauppauge Road, Suite 3B, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Visit https://lalota.house.gov/ for more information.