Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Class of 2019

Why is it important that the members of Maverick PAC remain engaged and involved in politics? 

As we saw in New York last year, elections have consequences. Those who are given power by the people have a direct influence over the policies that impact our everyday lives. Now more than ever it’s critically important for our center-right leaders to be involved because they can push back on big government policies, elect commonsense candidates and advocate for policies that preserve our freedoms, promote economic opportunity, and uphold the American Dream for future generations. As a New York City Republican, I know first-hand the terrible consequences of one-party Democrat rule.

In your opinion, what is the future of the conservative movement and how can Maverick PAC members be impactful in that movement? 

The Republican Party has had a history of being the party of white men – obviously, that’s no longer the case as evidenced by the increasing number of diverse Republicans running, being elected, and reelected in battleground districts across the country. To keep our momentum, we must support our new messengers and continue to spread the word about the work Republicans are doing to combat inflation, lower energy costs and secure our porous borders. These issues are not exclusive to one age group, race, or party. The more we show the American people our commonsense solutions, we can continue to attract solid candidates that reflect the true makeup of districts across America and implement solutions to the problems Americans are facing.  

What are the top five issues Maverick PAC members should watch this year that will impact their industries and lives? 

 I believe the top five issues House Republicans are actively working to address this year are:

1. Securing President Biden’s open borders.

2. Ramping up domestic energy production to increase reliability and lower utility costs for American families.

3. Reducing government spending and providing middle-class families tangible tax relief to combat rising inflation.

4. Bringing our supply chains home to reduce our dependence on China for pharmaceuticals and other critical products.

5. Removing woke prosecutors from office and supporting law enforcement to make our streets safe.

Bio

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is serving her second term representing New York’s 11th Congressional District which encompasses Staten Island and parts of Southern Brooklyn. Malliotakis was named to the House Committee on Ways and Means for the 118th Congress. Throughout her tenure, Malliotakis has been focused on making America’s cities safe again, securing the southern border, tackling inflation to strengthen our economy and unleashing America’s energy potential.

Malliotakis’ office has resolved over 11,900 constituent cases, helped more than 100 immigrants become United States citizens, and delivered over $150 million to the district including federal funding for the NYPD, U.S. Coast Guard Sector New York, several area hospitals, and the St. George Theatre.

Malliotakis delivered on her promise to secure New York’s fair share of federal mass transit funding as a member of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure with her vote for the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Over $31 million has already been committed to NY-11 from the IIJA for various projects including the rehabilitation of bridges over the Staten Island Expressway, Gowanus Expressway, and dredging in Arthur Kill Terminal. Malliotakis also worked to get the Staten Island Seawall Project back on track after costly redesign requests made by the city caused years of delays and has ensured the federal share of the project will be fully funded to completion alleviating the financial burden on the city and state.

As a member of the House Committee of Foreign Affairs, Malliotakis has been a strong voice for American values overseas, reducing our reliance on China and against the spread of communism in Central and South America. She has stood up for our allies, such as Greece, Cyprus, and Israel against neighboring authoritarian regimes. Malliotakis successfully inserted language into the National Defense Authorization Act requiring more transparency regarding Iran’s nefarious activities on U.S. soil and helped pass a bipartisan amendment establishing congressional oversight on any sale of F-16 fighter jets and military equipment to Turkey. 

Now, as a member of the Ways & Means Committee, Malliotakis is focused on providing tax relief to middle class families, reducing the cost of prescription drugs with more transparency and competition, and improving the U.S. economy with pro-growth tax and trade policies.

Prior to Congress, Malliotakis spent five terms in the New York State Assembly where she fought to restore ethics in Albany, expand transit service in her district, improve programs for senior citizens, reform education, better New York’s economic climate and help her community rebuild after Hurricane Sandy.

Malliotakis is the daughter of immigrants, her father from Greece, and her mother a Cuban exile of the Castro dictatorship. She is a passionate advocate for animal rights and the strengthening of animal cruelty laws. In her spare time, Malliotakis enjoys spending time with her new chihuahua, Luna.