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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New York lawmakers hold former Gov. Andrew Cuomo accountable over COVID-19 nursing home deaths
On June 12, 2024, Representative Mike Lawler (NY-17) held a press conference alongside House Oversight Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) and New York Representatives Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Marc Molinaro (NY-19), Brandon Williams (NY-22), and Nick Langworthy (NY-23). The group addressed former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s deposition to the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic regarding his handling of COVID-19 in New York nursing homes.
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Congressman Lawler criticizes Hamas for rejecting latest ceasefire deal
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued a response to reports that Hamas has rejected a ceasefire deal presented by the Biden Administration.
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Lawmakers introduce bipartisan act aimed at improving warehouse worker safety
Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01), Chris Smith (R-NJ-04), and Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) introduced the bipartisan Warehouse Worker Protection Act to enhance safety by mandating companies with large warehouses to disclose quotas to workers and prohibiting quotas that interfere with health and safety.
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Congressman Lawler criticizes Gov. Hochul's proposed changes to congestion pricing
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler issued a statement following reports that Governor Kathy Hochul is considering a pause or delay to congestion pricing. According to the reports, the Governor is exploring a new tax on New York City businesses to offset lost revenue from congestion pricing.
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House passes bipartisan bill establishing national registry for PFAS-exposed veterans
The House of Representatives has passed the PFAS Registry Act, introduced by Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) along with Representatives Chris Pappas (D-NH-01), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), and Annie Kuster (D-NH-02). The legislation is part of the FY25 funding bill for military construction and veterans affairs. A companion bill in the Senate is led by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH).
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Congressman Lawler criticizes Biden's delayed action on border security
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released a statement following President Biden's executive action to address the border crisis. This move comes nearly 41 months after Biden took office and over three years after he rolled back many of former President Trump's border security measures.
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Congressman Lawler introduces act raising parole age prohibition for crimes against minors
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released a statement after introducing the Paula Bohovesky and Joan D’Alessandro Act.
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Lawmakers introduce bipartisan TOOMAJ Act targeting Iran's judiciary
On May 31, 2024, Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joined his colleagues Young Kim (R-CA-40), Adam Schiff (D-CA-30), and David Trone (D-MD-06) in introducing the Targeting Oppressive Officers to Mitigate Abuse in the Iranian Judiciary (TOOMAJ) Act. This legislation aims to support Iranian citizens peacefully protesting against human rights abuses, unjust crackdowns, and executions without due process.
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Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill for safer airplane cabin air
On May 23, 2024, Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joined Congressman Maxwell Frost (D-FL-10) and Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) to introduce the bipartisan Safe Air on Airplanes Act. This legislation aims to secure clean air on airplanes for the nearly three million daily passengers and flight crews.
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Lawler introduces bill allowing unused E-3 visas for qualified Irish citizens
On May 22, 2024, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Advancing Opportunity for Hibernians (AOH) Act. The E-3 program currently allocates 10,500 visas to Australian citizens seeking to work in specialty occupations in the United States. However, thousands of these visa spots remain unused each year. The AOH Act aims to allow qualified Irish citizens to access these unused visas.
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Bipartisan bill introduced seeking funds for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy upgrades
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joined Representatives Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02), Tom Suozzi (D-NY-03), David Valadao (R-CA-22), Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY-04), Nick LaLota (R-NY-01), Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-02), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), and Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) to introduce legislation authorizing funding for necessary expenses for the rehabilitation, modernization, and construction of facilities and infrastructure at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA).
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Bipartisan bill introduced aiming at relocating critical US supply chains
Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joined Representatives Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11), Bill Pascrell (D-NJ-09), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), Nydia Velázquez (D-NY-07), and James Moylan (R-GU) in introducing the Supply Chain Security and Growth Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to leverage Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) to facilitate the relocation of critical U.S. supply chains to Puerto Rico from less reliable locations such as China.
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Lawler criticizes ICC over arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders
Representative Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued a statement today regarding the International Criminal Court (ICC)'s announcement that it is seeking arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar, and other Hamas leaders.
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Bipartisan Remote Access Security Act advances from House committee
The Remote Access Security Act, a bipartisan bill initiated by Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and co-led by Jeff Jackson (D-NC-14), Rich McCormick (R-GA-06), and Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30), has successfully advanced from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. This legislation aims to address a loophole in U.S. export control laws that is currently being exploited by China.
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New legislation introduced to aid American victims of terror
Today, Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) formally introduced the American Victims of Terror Compensation Act, co-led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and Dan Goldman (NY-10). The announcement was made during a press conference at the US Capitol, attended by Reps. Gottheimer and Malliotakis as well as victims advocacy groups.
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House approves Lawler-Carbajal-Van Orden bills to combat PFAS contamination
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a collection of bipartisan bills introduced by Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), Salud Carbajal’s (D-CA-24), and Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-03). These bills aim to mitigate the risk of persistent chemicals near airports. The bills are part of the bicameral aviation policy package now on its way to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature.
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Congressman Lawler ranked fourth most bipartisan member of 118th Congress
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) has announced his ranking as the 4th-most bipartisan member of Congress, according to the recently published Bipartisan Index from the Lugar Center and Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy.
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Hudson River Protection Act passes U.S. House, moves closer to becoming law
The "Hudson River Protection Act," a bipartisan initiative introduced by Congressman Mike Lawler, Pat Ryan (D-NY-18), and Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19), has passed the House of Representatives. This development marks a significant stride towards the legislation becoming law.
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Congressman Lawler secures $8 million for pedestrian safety improvements in Ramapo
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) has announced $8 million in new funding for pedestrian safety improvements and infrastructure projects across the Town of Ramapo. "For years, pedestrians in parts of Ramapo have been at greater risk of injury due to a lack of funding from the state and federal government for pedestrian safety improvements and critical infrastructure," said Congressman Lawler. "That ends today - with over $8 million in new federal funding for more than a half-dozen projects all across the town."
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Congressman Lawler criticizes Biden Administration's halt of ammunition shipments to Israel
Congressman Lawler issued the following statement today in response to the Biden Administration's pause of ammunitions shipments to Israel. "Israel is our closest ally in the Middle East and there should be no daylight between our two countries," said Congressman Lawler. "Israel has a right to defend itself, to rescue its people, and to root out the terrorism that claimed the lives of thousands of innocent people on October 7th - the worst mass murder of Jews in a single day since the Holocaust." "Israel is not the aggressor here, nor is it the true oppressor of the...