U.S. Rep. Michael Lawler (R-NY)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Michael Lawler (R-NY)
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Lawler seeks Trump's help against Hochul's congestion pricing proposal
Congressman Mike Lawler and several Republican colleagues have reached out to former President Donald Trump, seeking his assistance in opposing Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed congestion pricing plan.
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Congressman Lawler criticizes Governor Hochul over congestion pricing plan
Congressman Mike Lawler has criticized Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to resume congestion pricing in New York City.
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Lawler urges action following report on campus antisemitism
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler of New York's 17th Congressional District responded to a recent report by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Bipartisan group urges UN not to downgrade Israel's status
Congressmen Mike Lawler and Jared Moskowitz have spearheaded a bipartisan letter, signed by over 100 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, opposing efforts by the Palestinian Authority to downgrade Israel's status at the United Nations.
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Lawler introduces bipartisan housing plan with local officials in Hudson Valley
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler introduced a comprehensive housing plan named the Revitalizing America's Housing Act. The announcement was made alongside local elected officials and realtors from the Hudson Valley. The plan aims to address various housing challenges affecting residents in the Hudson Valley and across the United States.
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Lawler introduces bill targeting nations detaining Americans
Congressman Mike Lawler has introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at addressing the issue of foreign governments wrongfully detaining American citizens. The proposed bill, named the State Sponsor of Wrongful or Unlawful Detention Act, seeks to hold accountable those nations that engage in such activities by designating them as state sponsors of wrongful or unlawful detention.
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Congressman Lawler comments on death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Congressman Mike Lawler has released a statement following the confirmation of the death of Yahya Sinwar, the head of Hamas. Sinwar was reportedly killed by Israeli forces. He was identified as the mastermind behind the October 7th attack against Israel.
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Rep. Lawler secures over $32M federal funds for NY's 17th District projects
Congressman Mike Lawler announced significant federal funding for infrastructure and public safety projects in New York's 17th Congressional District. Joined by Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco, Lawler highlighted over $32.9 million secured for fiscal year 2025, adding to the $38 million allocated in 2024. These efforts bring total funding to more than $70 million during his first term.
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New bill aims to improve insurance coverage for dyspraxia treatment
Representatives Mike Lawler of New York and Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey have introduced new legislation aimed at ensuring healthcare coverage for individuals with dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). This initiative coincides with National Dyspraxia/DCD Awareness Week.
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Lawmakers introduce bill to protect railroad yardmasters
Congressman Mike Lawler from New York and Congressman Salud Carbajal from California have introduced new legislation aimed at enhancing protections for rail yardmasters. The proposed Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act seeks to extend federal hours of service requirements to include yardmasters, aligning them with other safety-sensitive rail workers such as locomotive engineers and conductors.
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Lawler criticizes Supreme Court for Texas abortion ruling
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler expressed strong disapproval of the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a ruling that prevents emergency abortions. In his statement, he emphasized the importance of allowing safe and legal abortions when an expectant mother's life or health is at risk.
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Bipartisan bill enhances Secret Service protection for Harris and Trump
This week, the Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024 was signed into law by President Biden. The legislation, introduced by Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) alongside Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15), aims to provide enhanced United States Secret Service protection for former President Trump and Vice President Harris. The bill passed unanimously in both the Senate and the House.
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New York representatives urge action on correction officer conditions
Last week, Congressman Mike Lawler joined a group of New York Representatives in a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul led by Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22), highlighting concerns about workplace violence and excessive demands faced by New York’s Correction Officers.
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Bipartisan resolution introduced recognizing international day against food loss
Representatives Mike Lawler, Chellie Pingree, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, and Brian Fitzpatrick have introduced a resolution to recognize September 29th as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW). This day is observed annually to highlight the global challenge of food loss and waste. The resolution has received support from the Zero Food Waste Coalition.
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Congressman Lawler reacts to missile attack on Israel
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released a statement in response to Iran's missile attack on Israel.
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Congressman Lawler addresses ICE data on immigrant convicts roaming U.S. streets
Congressman Lawler has issued a statement following the release of a new report from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The report reveals that tens of thousands of illegal immigrants with convictions for sexual assault and homicide are currently at large in the United States. ICE's report highlights sanctuary city policies, stating they "shield dangerous criminals, who often victimize those same communities." According to the data, out of seven million illegal immigrants not in detention as of July 2024, 425,431 were convicted criminals and 222,141 had pending...
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Bipartisan group secures continued reimbursement for food stamp theft victims
Victims of food stamp theft will continue to receive reimbursements, thanks to a provision in a stop-gap funding bill secured by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025 (H.R. 9747) passed the U.S. House of Representatives today with a vote of 341-82, ensuring government funding and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through December 20, 2024. The bill is expected to be taken up in the U.S. Senate shortly.
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Lawler introduces bipartisan bill against discrimination towards living kidney donors
Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) has introduced the Kidney Donation Anti-Discrimination Act. This legislation aims to prevent life insurance companies from discriminating against individuals based solely on their status as living kidney donors. The bill is co-sponsored by Representatives Don Davis (D-NC-01) and Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-02), and it has received endorsement from the National Kidney Registry (NKR).
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Senate passes bill enhancing Secret Service protection for Harris and Trump
The Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024, a bill introduced by Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) with Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15), has passed the Senate unanimously. The legislation aims to provide enhanced United States Secret Service protection for former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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House passes bill enhancing Secret Service protection for Harris and Trump
The Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024, introduced by Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) alongside Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15), passed the House with a unanimous vote of 405-0. The bill aims to provide enhanced United States Secret Service protection for former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.