Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11)

Biography

Nicole Malliotakis, born on November 11, 1980, in Manhattan, New York City, is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 11th congressional district since January 3, 2021. Her district encompasses Staten Island and parts of Southern Brooklyn. She is the only Republican representing New York City in Congress. Malliotakis is the daughter of immigrants; her father hails from Greece, and her mother is a Cuban exile who fled the Castro dictatorship. She was raised in the Greek Orthodox faith and is a passionate advocate for animal rights, often spending her spare time with her chihuahua, Luna.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Seton Hall University
  • Master of Business Administration from Wagner College

• Political Experience:

  • Elected to the New York State Assembly in 2010, defeating a two-term incumbent.
  • Served five terms in the State Assembly, focusing on ethics reform, transit service expansion, senior citizen programs, education reform, and economic improvements.
  • Ran as the Republican nominee for Mayor of New York City in 2017.
  • Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2020, defeating incumbent Democrat Max Rose.
  • Re-elected in 2022 and 2024, securing a third term in Congress.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Congressional Committees:

  • Member of the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Served on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Served on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

• Legislative Initiatives:

  • Secured over $220 million in federal funding for her district, including support for the NYPD, U.S. Coast Guard Sector New York, local sewer projects, area hospitals, and the St. George Theatre.
  • Played a pivotal role in advancing the Staten Island Seawall Project, ensuring full federal funding to alleviate the financial burden on city and state resources.
  • Introduced legislation to hold states with lax bail laws accountable and to give judges the ability to consider dangerousness when setting bail.
  • Authored bills focusing on animal welfare, including HR 1788 to enforce stricter regulations on commercial dog breeders, and HR 1448 and HR 1022 to provide therapy dogs for veterans.

• Awards and Honors:

  • Received the Pericles Award from the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association in 2024 for excellence in public service.
  • Named Citizen of the Year by the NYPD Honor Legion in 2023 for her unwavering support for law enforcement officers.

Throughout her career, Representative Malliotakis has been dedicated to public service, focusing on public safety, infrastructure development, animal welfare, and supporting law enforcement agencies.