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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Bipartisan remote access security act passes U.S. House
The Remote Access Security Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation introduced by Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and co-led by Representatives Jeff Jackson (D-NC-14), Rich McCormick (R-GA-06), and Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30), passed the U.S. House of Representatives today by voice vote. This legislation aims to close a loophole in U.S. export control laws that has been exploited by China.
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Lawler and Dean introduce bipartisan bill for co-location agreements with U.S. allies
Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04) introduced the bipartisan Partners in Diplomacy Act on August 30, 2024. This legislation aims to enable the State Department to facilitate co-location agreements with trusted partners in overseas facilities, such as embassies and consulates. The term "trusted partners" refers specifically to NATO allies and major non-NATO allies.
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Lawler introduces bill expanding access to breast cancer screenings
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced the introduction of the Early Access to Screening Act. This bipartisan bill aims to lower the age for women to receive free annual breast cancer screenings through Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. Currently, women aged 40 and over qualify for no-cost coverage for annual screening mammography; this bill extends this benefit to women aged 30 and over.
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Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to address anti-Israel bias at United Nations
Today, Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) announced the introduction of the Stand with Israel Act. This legislation aims to withhold U.S. funding from UN agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel. The bill is modeled after existing prohibitions on funding UN entities that elevate the status of the Palestinian Authority to a member state.
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Congressman Lawler comments on George Santos' plea deal
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released a statement following George Santos' acceptance of a plea deal.
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Congressman Mike Lawler condemns antisemitic remarks at Islamic Center event
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler issued a statement in response to a video showing a speaker at the Islamic Center of Rockland using violent and antisemitic rhetoric concerning the ongoing war in Gaza.
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Lawmakers urge revision to Foundation Aid formula for Hudson Valley schools
Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) led a letter to Rockefeller Institute of Government President Robert Megna urging greater Hudson Valley representation in statewide hearings on Foundation Aid as well as revisions to the formula calculation. The letter is signed by State Senators Rob Rolison and Bill Weber, as well as Assemblymen Matt Slater, Anil Beephan, Brian Maher, and John McGowan.
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Lawmakers introduce bill preventing plea deals for alleged 9/11 conspirators
On August 8, 2024, Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17), Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04), and Elise Stefanik (NY-21) announced the introduction of the Justice for 9/11 Act. This legislation aims to prevent plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and his fellow 9/11 co-conspirators following a revoked plea deal by the Biden-Harris Administration. The bill also ensures that the death penalty remains an option in any future trial.
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Lawmakers urge NYSED commissioner Rosa for removal of Carmel trustee over alleged antisemitism
On August 8, 2024, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined State Senator Rob Rolison, Assemblyman Matt Slater, and Assemblyman Anil "AJ" Beephan in sending a letter to New York State Education Department (NYSED) Commissioner Betty Rosa. The lawmakers urged the removal of Carmel Central School District Trustee Jim Wise from office. Trustee Wise has defended the slogan "from the river to the sea," which is widely interpreted as a call for the destruction of Israel. He has also equated Israel with terrorist organizations such as Hamas and Hezbollah and referred to both Israel and...
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Congressman Mike Lawler announces resolution of over 4,000 constituent cases
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced today that his office has resolved over 4,000 constituent cases for residents of New York's 17th District and their families. These cases included assisting veterans in obtaining benefits, expediting passports, facilitating green card acquisitions and visa renewals, advocating with the IRS for tax refunds, securing Social Security or Medicare benefits, and ensuring safe returns from international locations such as Israel and Haiti.
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Congressman secures over $21 million for clean water projects across NY-17
Between FY 2024 and FY 2025, Congressman Mike Lawler has returned over $21 million for clean water in 12 separate municipalities, with 14 projects in total receiving funding.
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Congressman Mike Lawler supports defense secretary's decision to revoke 9/11 plea deal
Congressman Mike Lawler has commended Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III for revoking a plea deal offered to Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and his co-conspirators, which reinstates the possibility of the death penalty. This decision follows a critical letter from Congressman Lawler and the New York Congressional Delegation to President Biden and Vice President Harris, denouncing the plea agreement.
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Lawler introduces bill offering tax credits for IVF expenses
Valhalla, NY - Congressman Mike Lawler held a press conference today at the Westchester Medical Center to introduce new legislation aimed at expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) for families in New York. The proposed IVF Access and Affordability Act would establish a tax credit of $20,000 for individuals and $40,000 for couples filing jointly to cover assisted reproductive technology expenses.
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Bipartisan bill introduced offering four-year degree benefit for police
Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) announced the introduction of H.R. 9180, the Educational and Career Opportunities for Public Safety (EdCOPS) Act. This bipartisan bill, co-sponsored by Congressman John James (MI-10), aims to address police staffing challenges by providing education benefits to police officers and their dependents.
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Congressman Lawler criticizes plea deal for 9/11 masterminds
Today, Congressman Lawler released a statement following news that the masterminds behind 9/11 were offered plea deals that spared them the death penalty, rather than holding them accountable at a trial.
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Congressman Lawler criticizes NYS Board of Regents' proposal on girls-only sports
Congressman Mike Lawler released a statement today addressing reports that the New York State Board of Regents is considering allowing boys to compete in girls-only sports. According to Lawler, this change could significantly impact competition, harm scholarship opportunities, and create an uneven and potentially unsafe playing field for many female high school athletes.
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Bipartisan bill introduced ahead of Appalachian Trail centennial
Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joined his Appalachian Trail Caucus Co-Chair Don Beyer (D-VA-08) along with Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) to introduce the Appalachian Trail Centennial Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation aims to strengthen the public-private partnerships that preserve, maintain, and manage national trails across the country. The legislation coincides with the upcoming 100th anniversary in 2025 of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), which has been instrumental in partnering with the federal government to protect a...
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Lawler criticizes Gov. Hochul over proposed changes to personal assistance program
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued a statement in response to New York Governor Kathy Hochul's comments about the state's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), where she described the program as a "racket." Earlier this week, Congressman Lawler sent a letter to Governor Hochul urging the reversal of changes to CDPAP proposed in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. These changes could put fiscal intermediaries out of business and risk interrupting services for patients across New York.
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Legislation introduced targeting terror-related payments by PLO and PA
Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) released a statement today after introducing the PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2024, co-led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23). The legislation has over 30 cosponsors, with Senator Tom Cotton (AR) sponsoring a companion bill in the Senate.
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Congressman Lawler responds to Netanyahu’s address on U.S.-Israel relations
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued a statement in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a joint session of Congress this afternoon.