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March 16, 2021

(STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) yesterday joined the leadership of the Staten Island Skating Pavilion in calling on Mayor de Blasio to allow private entities to run high-risk sports programs and leagues. Mayor de Blasio's most recent order allows high school sports programs to resume next month, however, privately owned businesses are still not allowed to operate at full capacity.


March 11, 2021

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today introduced with Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21) legislation that would amend the Small Business Act (SBA) and the CARES Act to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application deadline from March 31, 2021, to June 30, 2021. Approximately $130 billion in funds allocated for small businesses through previous COVID-relief packages remains unspent.


March 10, 2021

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) issued the following statement following the passage of House Democrats' bloated COVID-19 "relief package":


March 10, 2021

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) introduced H.R.1642, the Prosecuting Gun Crimes Saves Lives Act, legislation that increases investigations and prosecutions of convicted felons, fugitives of justice and individuals who lie or forge information in an attempt to illegally purchase firearms.

Issues: Congress

March 4, 2021

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) yesterday introduced H.R.1465, the Right to Remain Safe Act of 2021, legislation that seeks to deter local governments from defunding police departments and holds them responsible should someone become a victim to a crime due to the government's negligence.

Issues: Congress

March 2, 2021

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today released the following statement restating her calls for Governor Cuomo to resign:


February 27, 2021

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) last night led Freshmen Republican colleagues in a press conference railing against House Democrats' "COVID Relief Bill," their flawed legislative process and limited debate.


February 26, 2021

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today introduced her first bill, H.R.1356, the Resident Toll Commuter Relief Act, legislation that requires the extra revenue generated by moving from one-way tolling to two-way tolling, to be used to lower tolls or fund rebates and credits for individuals residing on landmasses on either side of the bridge. Applicable to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, this would provide a reduced toll to the residents of Staten Island and Brooklyn. 

Issues: Congress Economy

February 23, 2021

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) yesterday was the only Freshman Member of Congress named to the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, which is responsible for examining a number of issues related to the coronavirus crisis, including the use of taxpayer funds for relief programs and the economic impact of the pandemic on individuals, communities, small businesses, health care providers, States, and local government entities. 


February 18, 2021

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) yesterday sent letters to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo calling on both officials, who are expected to receive $50 billion in federal aid from President Biden's COVID-relief package, to commit to stopping planned increases in tolls, personal income and property taxes.