Rockland Reporter

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 constituents home safely from countries such as Israel and Haiti.

"Nothing is more important than serving the constituents I was elected to represent. That includes not only my work on their behalf in Washington but also the important work being done in our district to serve Hudson Valley families," said Congressman Lawler.

"I'm so thankful to my hardworking district staff, without whom none of this would be possible. From day one, they have worked arduously to resolve the many individual casework needs brought to our attention – helping veterans receive benefits payments they were due, helping relatives return home from dangerous situations overseas, helping taxpayers receive long-awaited refunds or resolve tax disputes, helping seniors in our community receive Social Security or Medicare payments, expediting passport or green card processing, and so much other important work that impacts the lives of my constituents," continued Congressman Lawler.

"I know how frustrating it is to wait for a federal government service when you are on a deadline and have so much else going on," Congressman Lawler concluded. "I'm so glad we have been able to help so many residents across our community, making their lives a little bit easier. I encourage all my constituents: if you need assistance in dealing with a federal agency or service, please don't ever hesitate to reach out. We are here to help!"

Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of the 118th Congress and represents New York's 17th Congressional District which includes parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.