LaLota, Nick

Nick LaLota represents New York's 1st congressional district and serves as chair of the Contracting and Infrastructure Subcommittee within the House Committee on Small Business. As subcommittee chair, he influences federal contracting policies and small business access to infrastructure opportunities—areas with direct impact on job creation and economic development in his district and nationwide. The subcommittee's work shapes how federal agencies award contracts and support small enterprises in competing for government business.

LaLota brings substantial experience in both military service and local governance to his role. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2000 and served eight years in the Navy with three overseas deployments, giving him firsthand knowledge of defense contracting and military procurement. After his naval service, he earned both an MBA and a law degree from Hofstra University, then worked in local politics as chief of staff to the Suffolk County presiding officer and served on the Suffolk Board of Elections and as a trustee for Amityville. This background in business, law, and local administration directly informs his work on small business policy.

As a member of multiple committees including Appropriations and Small Business, LaLota has focused his legislative efforts on local priorities and veterans' services. His sponsored bills include measures to name Veterans Affairs facilities in his district and designate post offices, reflecting his commitment to honoring military service and improving constituent services. He also serves on the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee, positioning him to influence federal spending priorities. His legislative profile emphasizes practical, constituent-focused work rather than sweeping ideological initiatives.