Congressman Mike Lawler facilitates safe return of U.S. citizens from Israel

Congressman Mike Lawler facilitates safe return of U.S. citizens from Israel
U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler representing New York's 17th Congressional District — Official U.S. House headshot
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Congressman Mike Lawler has been actively communicating updates regarding the safety of American citizens abroad through his social media. His recent posts on June 21, 2025, emphasize his efforts in collaboration with various governmental and international entities to ensure the well-being and safe return of U.S. citizens from overseas regions.

In a tweet posted on June 21, 2025, at 19:58 UTC, Congressman Lawler stated that “My team and I have been in constant contact with the State Department since the situation started.” He urged American citizens in the affected region to enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive critical safety updates.

Later that day, at 23:03 UTC, he shared a link via Twitter without additional commentary. The post can be accessed here.

At 23:15 UTC on June 21, Congressman Lawler announced that “U.S. citizens in Israel can now register for EL AL flights to come home.” He expressed pride in working with the U.S. State Department, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Israeli government officials, and EL AL Airlines to facilitate this process.

The context involves efforts by Congressman Mike Lawler alongside governmental bodies and international partners ensuring safe travel arrangements for U.S. nationals during heightened tensions or emergencies abroad.



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