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Lawmakers push FDA to amend rule affecting egg prices

This week, Congressman Mike Lawler from New York's 17th District has joined a bipartisan initiative aimed at reducing egg prices.

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

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Lawmakers propose bill for automatic compensation to families of veterans lost to suicide

Congressmen Mike Lawler and Herb Conaway have introduced the Service-Connected Suicide Compensation Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at supporting families of veterans who die by suicide due to service-connected mental health conditions.

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

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Lawler criticizes SSA for closing White Plains hearing office despite alternatives

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 20, 2025

Pearl River, N.Y. - Congressman Mike Lawler has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Social Security Administration (SSA) following the decision to close the White Plains Social Security Hearing Office.

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Lawler urges CDC to maintain critical HIV prevention programs

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 20, 2025

Congressman Mike Lawler has expressed concern over potential changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of HIV Prevention.

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Congressman Mike Lawler announces staff changes

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 18, 2025

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler announced several changes to his staff.

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Lawler attends opening of senior affordable housing at historic site in Tarrytown

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

This month, Congressman Mike Lawler's office participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for 62 Main Street, a new affordable housing development for seniors in Tarrytown.

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Congressman Lawler criticizes Schumer over government shutdown risk

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 13, 2025

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler from New York's 17th District criticized Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for rejecting a continuing resolution passed by the House, which he claims is pushing the nation towards a government shutdown.

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Bipartisan effort launched to address U.S. child care affordability crisis

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

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Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to expand access to affordable housing

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 11, 2025

Last week, Representatives Mike Lawler of New York and Emanuel Cleaver II of Missouri introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at improving the federal government's largest rental assistance program.

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Rockland County ranks 53rd highest in New York for per capita government transfer income at $11,940 in 2022

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Rockland County received an average of $11,940 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th lowest in New York.

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Bipartisan bill seeks to lower federal student loan interest rates to 2

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

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Bill proposed to honor James Earl Jones with Congressional Gold Medal

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 7, 2025

Congressmen Mike Lawler and Ritchie Torres have reintroduced a bill to posthumously award James Earl Jones with the Congressional Gold Medal.

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New York GOP requests CDC and CMS ruling on Cuomo's nursing home directive

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 7, 2025

Yesterday, a group of New York Republican representatives led by Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) addressed a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Lawler reintroduces bill to expand IVF access through tax credits

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 5, 2025

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler reintroduced the IVF Access and Affordability Act, aiming to alleviate the financial challenges associated with in vitro fertilization (IVF) services for families.

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Lawmakers urge SSA to keep White Plains hearing office open

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 4, 2025

Congressman Mike Lawler and George Latimer have formally requested the Social Security Administration (SSA) to reconsider its decision to close the White Plains Office of Hearings Operations.

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Congressmen urge President Trump to maintain Afghan resettlement programs

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 4, 2025

On March 4, 2025, Congressmen Mike Lawler (NY-17), Michael McCaul (TX-10), and Richard Hudson (NC-09) sent a letter to President Trump.

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Rockland County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2% of income in 2022

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Rockland County, providing an average of $1,347 per capita to residents.

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Bipartisan bill reintroduced targeting pay-to-slay practices by Palestinian organizations

By Rockland Reporter | Feb 27, 2025

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Bill aims for free early cancer detection tests for all US firefighters

By Rockland Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

This week, Representatives Mike Lawler, Josh Gottheimer, Laura Gillen, and Don Bacon reintroduced the Firefighter Investments to Recognize Exposure to Cancer Act, or FIRE Cancer Act.