ICYMI: Suozzi & Gillen’s shutdown may delay your flood insurance

In case you missed it, the NRCC launched a paid ad campaign targeting Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen for voting to shut down the government, risking Long Islanders’ access to flood insurance.  

It’s hurricane season, but with the government shut down, homeowners and buyers have been hung out to dry due to Suozzi and Gillen’s petty politics. They cannot renew their insurance policies, and approximately 1,400 home sales per day are impacted. 

“Long Islanders deserve representatives who care about their safety and financial stability. By voting to shut down the government and risk people’s homes and livelihoods, Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen proved they couldn’t care less.” —  NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O’Toole

Read the full story here or see excerpts below:

GOP ad blames Long Island’s Democratic lawmakers for pausing national flood insurance
The Washington Times
Mary McCue Bell
November 7, 2025

A new ad criticizes Democratic Reps. Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen of New York for a lapse in national flood insurance due to the government shutdown.

The ad, funded by the National Republican Congressional Committee, places blame on Mr. Suozzi and Ms. Gillen for voting against a Republican-backed measure that would fund the government, and in turn, the National Flood Insurance Program.

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Roughly 1,400 property sales per day are impacted because of the pause, according to the National Association of Realtors. Homeowners and renters are unable to buy, renew or add to policies, threatening home sales that require flood insurance, such as on Long Island.

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“Long Islanders deserve better than radical politicians Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen, who prioritize taxpayer-funded handouts for illegal immigrants over the physical and financial security of their own constituents,” NRCC spokesperson Maureen O’Toole said. “Suozzi and Gillen don’t represent Long Island; they represent the far left.”

Republicans say the Democratic proposed funding measure would result in billions of dollars spent on healthcare for illegal immigrants over the next decade.

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