Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, today, I have to defend the taxpayers living in Nassau County. As Long Island becomes less affordable and inflation disrupts our everyday lives, Long Islanders are struggling to pay taxes. Our homeowners in Nassau County are now being required to pay an additional 2.06 percent in school taxes for 2023 through 2024. Nassau County ranks among eight counties nationwide with the highest median property tax, which consists of 60 percent in school tax. One of the more affluent school districts in New York's Third District, Jericho, is proposing a 2.77 percent tax increase. The district will pay an additional $2.6 million in health insurance, along with $700,000 more for public school bus transportation. This is why the taxpayers of Long Island would greatly benefit from my bill, H.R. 1360, the SALT Relief Act. All taxpayers need a buffer, especially during times of economic hardship. My bill is designed to keep money in taxpayers' wallets while keeping residents on Long Island. I am calling on my colleagues to cosponsor my bill and consider what is at stake for all American families. Congratulating Students Emily Kim and Kevin Zhu”