Congressman Suozzi and Speaker Johnson unveiled a Congressional Gold Medal honoring the Harlem Hellfighters for their World War I service.
Quiver AI Summary
On September 3, 2025, a ceremony was held in Washington, D.C. to unveil the Congressional Gold Medal honoring the Harlem Hellfighters, an African American regiment from World War I. The medal was the culmination of a six-year effort led by Congressman Tom Suozzi, who remarked, "It’s never too late to do the right thing." The bill to award the medal was signed into law by President Biden in 2021.
The event featured remarks from notable figures including Speaker Johnson, Leader Jeffries, and Secretary Hegseth, all emphasizing the bravery and sacrifice of the Harlem Hellfighters. Johnson stated, “Their nation asked them to fight and they did...even while being denied the full measure of those freedoms." The medal will be displayed at the Smithsonian, with replicas produced for public sale.
Debra Willett, granddaughter of Sergeant Leander Willett, whose service inspired the legislation, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, "They sacrificed and they thought they were making a difference. And today proves they did." The ceremony highlighted the ongoing legacy of the Harlem Hellfighters and their contributions to American history.
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Thomas R. Suozzi Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Thomas R. Suozzi is worth $11.9M, as of September 5th, 2025. This is the 97th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Suozzi has approximately $8.8M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Thomas R. Suozzi's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Suozzi.
Thomas R. Suozzi Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Thomas R. Suozzi:
- H.R.4739: SHARE Plan Act
- H.R.4466: CIRCLE Act
- H.R.4266: Housing for US Act
- H.R.2082: WISH Act
- H.R.1102: Commission To Study the Potential of a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture Act
- H.R.322: Import Security and Fairness Act
You can track bills proposed by Thomas R. Suozzi on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Suozzi.
Thomas R. Suozzi Fundraising
Thomas R. Suozzi recently disclosed $805.8K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 62nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 60.3% came from individual donors.
Suozzi disclosed $187.8K of spending. This was the 286th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Suozzi disclosed $3.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 87th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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