Today I had the honor of presiding over the House Floor, made even more special with my wonderful wife, Kaylie, and our daughter Brooke watching from the gallery. Representing hardworking Suffolk County families is the privilege of a lifetime, and I'm proud to make sure their voices are heard in Washington.

I'm proud to support new federal funding for critical upgrades at Northport VA Medical Center, including funding for temporary boilers, to modernize elevators, and replace steam lines. It's a part of a record $4.8 billion nationwide VA investment, these improvements will help ensure Long Island Veterans receive the safe, reliable, high quality care they have earned. They served our nation with honor. We must honor their service with action.

While the waterfront view from our office may be fake, the results we deliver for Long Islanders are very real. My dedicated constituent services team has closed more than 6,300 cases and helped recover over $18.8 million owed to constituents. Their work may not make headlines, but it makes a world of difference for the people we serve. I’m proud of their dedication to making government work for Long Islanders!

I’m fighting to ensure my constituents send less money to Washington and get more of their tax dollars back home. That’s why I supported tax reform that cuts taxes by an average of $2,860 for middle-class Long Island families, while securing $41.4 million in federal funding for community projects across Suffolk County. As part of the $5 million in federal funding I secured for Smithtown, this project will revitalize a downtown parking lot, improve pedestrian access, and address longstanding flooding issues, making downtown Smithtown safer, more accessible, and more welcoming for families and local businesses.

NYC is becoming more like Paris every day. Today, the socialist mayor is using taxpayer resources to instruct illegals, in Spanish, how to evade accountability. Biden’s open border, canceling Remain in Mexico, sanctuary city policies and free hotels, healthcare and lawyers for illegals isn’t compassion. They’re policy choices that are making us more like France and House Democrats are in on it.

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Some of the finest officers I served alongside during my 11 years in the Navy were women. Fifty years ago, America opened its military service academies to women. Today, I’m proud to support H.Res. 1512, introduced by my colleague Rep. Stephanie Bice, who serves on West Point’s Board of Visitors, commemorating this historic milestone and honoring the pioneering women of the Classes of 1980. Their courage and determination opened doors for generations of women who have since answered America’s call to serve. I’m grateful for their service and proud to honor their legacy. 🇺🇸

Stopped by Napper Tandy’s in Smithtown between meetings. I may have been a little overdressed for the occasion, but I enjoyed some great conversations with patriotic Americans! 🇺🇸

Wherever you go on Long Island, clean drinking water and healthy waterways matter to everyone. That’s why I’m proud to have secured $1 million in federal funding to replace the aging St. James Wastewater Treatment Plant. This investment will protect our water quality, support Lake Avenue businesses, and expand wastewater capacity to serve 674 units. After more than 50 years of service, it’s time to give St. James the infrastructure it needs for the next 50.

My support for the Senator Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act sends a clear message: America’s adversaries must face consequences for their aggression. Russia and Iran threaten our interests, undermine our allies, and fuel instability. Strong sanctions impose real costs and give America leverage to demand meaningful concessions. I support President Trump’s efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, but I remain deeply skeptical of Putin. Easing sanctions must produce real concessions from Russia, not simply provide Putin more resources to wage war. Putin has banned me from entering Russia, and I wear that ban as a badge of honor. I will never apologize for standing up to America's adversaries. Peace through strength means backing our words with action.

Detective Mercedes, stabbed by two illegal immigrants TEN TIMES, is an American hero. I pray for his full and swift recovery. Governor Hochul’s disgraceful sanctuary policies continue to put violent criminals here illegally ahead of the safety of law enforcement and everyday New Yorkers. Enough is enough.

Recently, I visited St. Catherine’s of Siena Hospital in Smithtown to discuss upgrades to its cardiac catheterization lab, plans for expanded cardiac imaging, and legislative priorities. Grateful for the team’s dedication to Long Island families and proud to support their work!

Productive meeting with Dr. John Howard, Administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program, on delivering timely care to more than 140,000 9/11 responders and survivors. Through aggressive oversight, I’ve helped bring staffing to an all-time high, strengthening the program’s ability to serve those who depend on it. The health consequences of 9/11 endure. Our commitment to their care must endure with them.

Long Island loves its First Responders. If you’re struggling, please reach out. The world is better with you here.

Contrary to the Democratic Socialists of America’s position opposing bans on men and boys competing in women’s and girls' sports, I believe women and girls deserve a level playing field. As a dad of three girls and a lawmaker, I’ll keep fighting to protect it.

I fought to deliver $2,860 in tax cuts for the average middle-class Long Island family and secured more community project funding than 23 of New York’s other 25 Members of Congress. That’s how we make sure hardworking Long Islanders keep more of their own money AND get their fair share of the federal funding pie. 🍕 That’s amore! 🇮🇹

It's time.

Long Island’s water quality matters to all of us. That’s why I secured $1 million in federal funding to replace a deteriorating wastewater outfall pipe in Kings Park, protect the Nissequogue River, and reinforce the shoreline. This investment will address a serious public safety hazard, prevent further contamination, and protect one of Long Island’s treasured waterways. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I’ll keep bringing our federal tax dollars home to strengthen infrastructure, protect our environment, and preserve Long Island for future generations.

Recently, I joined Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, NYS Parks, and the Nissequogue River State Park Foundation to announce $1.5 million in federal funding I secured to restore and preserve historic York Hall. Coupled with state and private funding, this investment will transform the nearly century-old Kings Park landmark into a performing arts center, creating jobs, supporting local businesses, and attracting visitors. Preserving our past. Investing in Kings Park's future!

Even Newsweek — no conservative publication — is calling attention to how the Democrat Party is changing before our eyes.

I don't trade individual stocks in Congress. Never have. Never will.