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Lawmakers urge Trump to fill envoy role for Abraham Accords

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Mike Lawler has spearheaded an initiative alongside over 45 members of Congress, urging President Trump to swiftly nominate a Presidential Envoy for the Abraham Accords.

By Rockland Reporter | Jan 16, 2025

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Congressman Lawler comments on Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler, who serves as the Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed his views on the recently brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

By Rockland Reporter | Jan 15, 2025

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Mike Lawler appointed chairman of key MENA subcommittee

By Rockland Reporter | Jan 9, 2025

The House Foreign Affairs Committee has appointed Congressman Mike Lawler as Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee.

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Mike Lawler named vice chair of communications for House Financial Services Committee

By Rockland Reporter | Jan 9, 2025

The House Financial Services Committee has appointed Congressman Mike Lawler as Vice Chair of Communications.

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Lawler reintroduces bill to raise SALT deduction caps

By Rockland Reporter | Jan 8, 2025

Congressman Mike Lawler has reintroduced the SALT Fairness and Marriage Penalty Elimination Act in the 119th Congress.

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Congressman Lawler supports new provision targeting forever chemicals in defense bill

By Rockland Reporter | Dec 26, 2024

Representative Mike Lawler has expressed approval for the inclusion of a directive in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that mandates the Department of Defense to purchase only cleaning products certified by the...

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Partners in Diplomacy Act signed into law within NDAA

By Rockland Reporter | Dec 26, 2024

The Partners in Diplomacy Act, a bipartisan effort introduced by Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and co-led by Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), has been signed into law as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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House passes bill averting shutdown with $110 billion disaster relief

By Rockland Reporter | Dec 20, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the American Relief Act, a continuing resolution that funds the government through March and allocates $110 billion for disaster relief.

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Assemblyman McGowan shares details about break-in at Pearl River home

By Rockland Reporter | Dec 20, 2024

Assemblyman John W. McGowan (R,C-Rockland) has issued a statement regarding a recent break-in at his home in Pearl River.

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Lawmakers pledge support for World Trade Center Health Program amid funding challenges

By Rockland Reporter | Dec 19, 2024

The text of the negotiated year-end Continuing Resolution (CR) was released earlier this week, including a solution to the funding shortfall affecting the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP).

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Congressman Lawler resolves over 5000 constituent cases in NY-17

By Rockland Reporter | Dec 16, 2024

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler announced that his office has successfully resolved over 5,000 constituent cases.

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Lawler accuses Hochul of misleading public on sales tax surplus

By Rockland Reporter | Dec 12, 2024

Congressman Mike Lawler has issued a statement criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul, accusing her of dishonesty regarding the funding of her "inflation refund" check program.

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Congressman criticizes Secretary Blinken over Biden Administration's foreign policy

By Rockland Reporter | Dec 12, 2024

At a recent House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, Congressman Mike Lawler criticized Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his involvement in what he described as the Biden Administration's failed foreign policy.

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Lawmakers urge review before funding New York's CDPAP changes

By Rockland Reporter | Dec 10, 2024

Congressman Mike Lawler has called on House leadership to take action regarding changes to the New York Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP).

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Congressman Lawler calls for removal of District Attorney Alvin Bragg

By Rockland Reporter | Dec 9, 2024

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler expressed his opinion that District Attorney Alvin Bragg should be removed from office.

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Lawler comments on ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah

By Rockland Reporter | Nov 26, 2024

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler expressed his views following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Lawmakers propose November 2024 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month

By Rockland Reporter | Nov 26, 2024

Last week, Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) collaborated with Representatives Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA-02) and Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04) to introduce a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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New York Republicans criticize Governor Hochul's congestion pricing plan

By Rockland Reporter | Nov 20, 2024

Today, a group of New York Congressional Republicans, led by Congressman Mike Lawler, criticized Governor Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan during a press conference on Capitol Hill.

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Bipartisan bill proposes reducing federal student loan interest rates

By Rockland Reporter | Nov 18, 2024

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

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Lawler criticizes Schumer over delay in advancing Antisemitism Awareness Act

By Rockland Reporter | Nov 15, 2024

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).