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Bipartisan bill proposes reducing federal student loan interest rates

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler from New York's 17th Congressional District introduced the Affordable Loans for Students Act.

By Rockland Reporter | Nov 18, 2024

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Lawler criticizes Schumer over delay in advancing Antisemitism Awareness Act

Congressman Mike Lawler has issued a statement following Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's decision to advance the Antisemitism Awareness Act as an amendment to the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

By Rockland Reporter | Nov 15, 2024

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Lawler seeks Trump's help against Hochul's congestion pricing proposal

By Rockland Reporter | Nov 13, 2024

Congressman Mike Lawler and several Republican colleagues have reached out to former President Donald Trump, seeking his assistance in opposing Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed congestion pricing plan.

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Congressman Lawler criticizes Governor Hochul over congestion pricing plan

By Rockland Reporter | Nov 13, 2024

Congressman Mike Lawler has criticized Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to resume congestion pricing in New York City.

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Lawler urges action following report on campus antisemitism

By Rockland Reporter | Nov 1, 2024

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler of New York's 17th Congressional District responded to a recent report by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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Bipartisan group urges UN not to downgrade Israel's status

By Rockland Reporter | Oct 25, 2024

Congressmen Mike Lawler and Jared Moskowitz have spearheaded a bipartisan letter, signed by over 100 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, opposing efforts by the Palestinian Authority to downgrade Israel's status at the United Nations.

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Lawler introduces bipartisan housing plan with local officials in Hudson Valley

By Rockland Reporter | Oct 18, 2024

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler introduced a comprehensive housing plan named the Revitalizing America's Housing Act. The announcement was made alongside local elected officials and realtors from the Hudson Valley. The plan aims to address various housing challenges affecting residents in the Hudson Valley and across the United States.

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Lawler introduces bill targeting nations detaining Americans

By Rockland Reporter | Oct 18, 2024

Congressman Mike Lawler has introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at addressing the issue of foreign governments wrongfully detaining American citizens. The proposed bill, named the State Sponsor of Wrongful or Unlawful Detention Act, seeks to hold accountable those nations that engage in such activities by designating them as state sponsors of wrongful or unlawful detention.

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Congressman Lawler comments on death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

By Rockland Reporter | Oct 17, 2024

Congressman Mike Lawler has released a statement following the confirmation of the death of Yahya Sinwar, the head of Hamas. Sinwar was reportedly killed by Israeli forces. He was identified as the mastermind behind the October 7th attack against Israel.

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Rep. Lawler secures over $32M federal funds for NY's 17th District projects

By Rockland Reporter | Oct 16, 2024

Congressman Mike Lawler announced significant federal funding for infrastructure and public safety projects in New York's 17th Congressional District. Joined by Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco, Lawler highlighted over $32.9 million secured for fiscal year 2025, adding to the $38 million allocated in 2024. These efforts bring total funding to more than $70 million during his first term.

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New York task force addresses human trafficking challenges in Hudson Valley

By Rockland Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

Co-Chairs Assemblyman Brian Maher and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh, along with Hudson Valley regional host Assemblyman John McGowan, convened a meeting to address human trafficking in the Hudson Valley.

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New bill aims to improve insurance coverage for dyspraxia treatment

By Rockland Reporter | Oct 11, 2024

Representatives Mike Lawler of New York and Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey have introduced new legislation aimed at ensuring healthcare coverage for individuals with dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). This initiative coincides with National Dyspraxia/DCD Awareness Week.

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Lawmakers introduce bill to protect railroad yardmasters

By Rockland Reporter | Oct 9, 2024

Congressman Mike Lawler from New York and Congressman Salud Carbajal from California have introduced new legislation aimed at enhancing protections for rail yardmasters. The proposed Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act seeks to extend federal hours of service requirements to include yardmasters, aligning them with other safety-sensitive rail workers such as locomotive engineers and conductors.

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Lawler criticizes Supreme Court for Texas abortion ruling

By Rockland Reporter | Oct 7, 2024

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler expressed strong disapproval of the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a ruling that prevents emergency abortions. In his statement, he emphasized the importance of allowing safe and legal abortions when an expectant mother's life or health is at risk.

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McGowan urges reflection on anniversary of October 7 attacks

By Rockland Reporter | Oct 7, 2024

As the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks against the Jewish community in Israel approaches, a call for reflection and unity has been made.

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Bipartisan bill enhances Secret Service protection for Harris and Trump

By Rockland Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

This week, the Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024 was signed into law by President Biden. The legislation, introduced by Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) alongside Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15), aims to provide enhanced United States Secret Service protection for former President Trump and Vice President Harris. The bill passed unanimously in both the Senate and the House.

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New York representatives urge action on correction officer conditions

By Rockland Reporter | Oct 1, 2024

Last week, Congressman Mike Lawler joined a group of New York Representatives in a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul led by Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22), highlighting concerns about workplace violence and excessive demands faced by New York’s Correction Officers.

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Bipartisan resolution introduced recognizing international day against food loss

By Rockland Reporter | Oct 1, 2024

Representatives Mike Lawler, Chellie Pingree, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, and Brian Fitzpatrick have introduced a resolution to recognize September 29th as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW). This day is observed annually to highlight the global challenge of food loss and waste. The resolution has received support from the Zero Food Waste Coalition.

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Congressman Lawler reacts to missile attack on Israel

By Rockland Reporter | Oct 1, 2024

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released a statement in response to Iran's missile attack on Israel.

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Congressman Lawler addresses ICE data on immigrant convicts roaming U.S. streets

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

Congressman Lawler has issued a statement following the release of a new report from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The report reveals that tens of thousands of illegal immigrants with convictions for sexual assault and homicide are currently at large in the United States. ICE's report highlights sanctuary city policies, stating they "shield dangerous criminals, who often victimize those same communities." According to the data, out of seven million illegal immigrants not in detention as of July 2024, 425,431 were convicted criminals and 222,141 had pending...