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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Lawler responds to Secret Service director’s resignation following security failures
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued a statement today in response to U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's resignation. The resignation follows reports of multiple security failures related to the attempted assassination of former President Trump, including reports that the shooter was seen on a roof twenty minutes before firing. Director Cheatle addressed these issues during a House Oversight Committee hearing yesterday, where she faced bipartisan scrutiny and calls for her resignation.
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Bipartisan bill introduced for enhanced presidential security after assassination attempt
Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced the Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024, following the assassination attempt on former President Trump on July 13th. The bill's original cosponsors include Reps. Marc Molinaro (NY-19), Brandon Williams (NY-22), and Tom Kean (NJ-07).
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Lawmakers oppose OSHA rule impacting local volunteer fire departments
This morning, Congressman Mike Lawler joined Assemblyman Matt Slater, Putnam Valley Town Supervisor Jackie Annabi, Putnam Valley Fire Chief Frank DiMarco, and volunteer firefighters at a press conference calling for OSHA to reverse course on its proposed Environmental Response standard. The group expressed concerns that the new rule could jeopardize local volunteer fire departments.
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Lawmakers propose enhanced Secret Service protection for key political figures
Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at providing enhanced United States Secret Service protection to former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden, and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Congressman Lawler condemns assassination attempt on former President Trump
Congressman Mike Lawler issued a statement regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at his Pennsylvania rally.
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Congressman Lawler announces $5M funding boost for Westchester County projects
This morning, Congressman Mike Lawler joined leaders from Ossining, Somers, Cortlandt, and Mount Pleasant to announce $5 million in community project funding for Westchester County towns included in the federal funding bills for Fiscal Year 2024.
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Lawmakers introduce resolution for National Dyspraxia/DCD Awareness Week
Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced a resolution today to designate October 9 through October 16 as "National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week."
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Lawmakers urge President Biden to appoint envoy for Abraham Accords
Today, Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) led 34 members of Congress in a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to nominate a Presidential Envoy for the Abraham Accords, Negev Forum, and related integration and normalization fora and agreements. Reps. Torres and Lawler worked throughout 2023 to advance legislation creating this position, which was passed into law in December through the National Defense Authorization Act of 2024 (NDAA).
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Representatives introduce bill for registry tracking felonious illegal immigrants
Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Congressmen Marc Molinaro (NY-19), Anthony D’Esposito, and Brandon Williams (NY-22) in introducing the Illegal Offender Registry Act. The bill proposes creating a database within the Department of Homeland Security to include all illegal immigrants convicted of a felony. This database will contain names, crimes committed, and the offenders' current place of residence.
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Congressman condemns Russian missile strike on Kyiv children's hospital
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler condemned Russia's latest missile attack on Kyiv, which resulted in the deaths of at least 36 civilians and struck a children's hospital.
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Congressman Mike Lawler announces resolution of over 3,500 constituent cases
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced that his office has resolved more than 3,500 constituent cases brought by residents of New York's 17th District and their families. These cases have included helping veterans receive long-sought benefits, expediting passports for hundreds of families in NY-17, including the opening of a new passport facility in the district, assisting spouses and family members of U.S. citizens to acquire green cards or renew visas, advocating with the IRS to send long-awaited tax refunds, securing Social Security or Medicare benefits, and bringing...
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Lawmakers introduce bipartisan resolution opposing UN condemnation of Israeli military
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joined Congressmen Tim Burchett (R-TN-02), Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23), and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05) in introducing H.Res. 1323, a resolution rejecting the United Nations’ decision to place the Israel Defense Force (IDF) on a list of child rights abusers.
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5 million allocated towards clean water infrastructure in Dutchess County
Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler joined Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino, State Senator Rob Rolison, Assemblyman AJ Beephan, East Fishkill Town Supervisor Nick D'Alessandro, and Pawling Town Supervisor James Schmitt to announce a $5 million investment in clean water infrastructure for Dutchess County included in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget.
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Representative Lawler supports U.S. Treasury's new sanctions on shadow banking network
Representative Lawler issued a statement following the U.S. Department of Treasury's announcement of sanctions on nearly 50 entities and individuals involved in a "shadow banking" network supporting Iran.
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Lawler announces over $10 million investment in Putnam County infrastructure
Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler and nearly a dozen elected officials announced an investment exceeding $10 million in infrastructure for Putnam County. This funding, part of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, will benefit projects across every town in the county.
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Lawmakers urge Biden Administration for stricter enforcement on Iranian oil sanctions
Yesterday, Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05), and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) led a bipartisan letter, signed by more than three dozen of their colleagues from both parties, urging the Biden Administration to implement new sanctions on Iranian petroleum.
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Legislation introduced by Reps Lawler & Langworthy targets U.S.-Canada security
On Friday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Nick Langworthy (NY-23) and more than a dozen colleagues to introduce the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act (H.R. 8734). The legislation aims to address escalating security concerns at the U.S.-Canada border, ensuring enhanced oversight and accountability from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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Congressman Mike Lawler comments on bipartisan passage of FY2025 NDAA
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released a statement following the bipartisan passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. The NDAA includes a significant pay raise for troops and billions in funding for new military construction, such as housing, childcare centers, and schools. The bill also supports allies Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine while addressing global adversaries.
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Congressman Mike Lawler commends Supreme Court's decision on mifepristone access
Congressman Mike Lawler praised the Supreme Court’s decision to protect access to mifepristone.
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Bipartisan bill aims to enhance community-based mental wellness worker training
Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced the Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act yesterday, a bipartisan legislative effort aimed at enhancing mental health services in underserved communities.