US Representative Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)
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Recent News About US Representative Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)
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Congressman Mike Lawler Praises Passage of Bipartisan Appropriations Package
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) expressed his satisfaction after the bipartisan appropriations package, H.Res.1061, was approved by the House with a significant majority. The bill, which passed 339-85, saw overwhelming support from all but one member from New York.In his statement, Lawler highlighted the positive impact of the bipartisan appropriations package on New York's 17th District. He emphasized the allocation of nearly $36 million in Community Project Funding for 17 projects across the district as a major accomplishment. Lawler stated, "Since day one of my term,...
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Congressman Lawler Reacts to SCOTUS Decision on Ballot Access for Trump
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) responded to the Supreme Court's unanimous decision regarding former President Trump's ballot access in Colorado. In a statement, Lawler emphasized the importance of voter participation and the role of the people in determining election outcomes."Today’s unanimous 9-0 Supreme Court decision upholds the idea that in America, people should decide elections, not the courts," stated Congressman Lawler. He highlighted the fundamental principle of democratic processes, where the electorate's choices should shape the future leadership of the...
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Congressman Lawler Praises Inclusion of Extension of Undetectable Firearms Act in Appropriations Package
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) expressed his satisfaction with the inclusion of a 7-year extension of the Undetectable Firearms Act (UFA) in the government funding deal. Lawler's legislation, H.R.7040, extending the UFA, was incorporated into the appropriations package in response to his advocacy efforts.Lawler stated, "Two weeks ago, I sent the Speaker a letter urging him to include my legislation, H.R.7040, which extends the UFA, in any appropriations deal." He continued, "I was glad to see that Speaker Johnson and Republican leadership understood my concerns with the...
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Rep. Lawler's HUD Accountability Act Receives Unanimous Support from the House Financial Services Committee
Representative Mike Lawler's legislation, the HUD Accountability Act, has garnered unanimous support from the House Financial Services Committee. The bill, which mandates the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to testify annually before key committees, was passed with a resounding vote of 50 to 0.In a statement, Congressman Lawler emphasized the importance of addressing the housing crisis, stating, “With families in New York and across our nation feeling the squeeze from skyrocketing housing costs amid a crippling affordability crisis, we have got to take this...
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Reps. Lawler, Crockett, and Williams Lead Letter Addressing Delays in Global Entry Program Processing
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), and Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-5) have taken the lead in addressing concerns over delays in processing times for the Global Entry Program. In a bipartisan effort with 14 other members, they sent a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding the issues affecting applicants."Every day, more and more of our constituents are contacting our district offices for help regarding wait times and are seeking additional information regarding the status and processing of their Global Entry...
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Congressman Lawler Welcomes Sweden's Accession to NATO
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed his views on Sweden's accession to NATO. Lawler emphasized the importance of a strong NATO for the United States' national security interests and the peaceful future of Europe. He stated, “A strong NATO is essential to the United States’ national security interests and the peaceful future of Europe on the whole.”Highlighting Sweden's contributions, Lawler noted, “Sweden is at the forefront of a number of critical military technologies, and having them as a NATO member will...