Former Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York is running for Congress just over a year after retiring, and he's made a lot of money since then.
Former Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York is running for Congress just over a year after retiring, and he's made a lot of money since then.
  • Tom Suozzi retired from Congress — and more than tripled his income in just a year.
  • He's now running in the February 13 special election to replace George Santos.
  • His financial disclosures offer a rare glimpse into how former lawmakers cash in when they retire.

When members of Congress leave their jobs, many of them become even wealthier than they were before.