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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

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Rockland County: Residents received $1.24 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.4% of income in Rockland County, providing an average of $3,663 per capita to residents.

By Rockland Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

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Enhanced Iran sanctions bill clears House Foreign Affairs Committee

Today, the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee by voice vote.

By Rockland Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

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Remote Access Security Act gains unanimous support in House Foreign Affairs Committee

By Rockland Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

A bipartisan coalition in the House, led by Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), has taken steps to bolster U.S. export control laws by reintroducing the Remote Access Security Act.

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Congressman Lawler reintroduces bill for justice in child violence cases

By Rockland Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

In Washington, D.C., Congressman Mike Lawler reintroduced the Paula Bohovesky and Joan D’Alessandro Act today to coincide with Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Congressman Lawler introduces tax incentive bill to support youth sports

By Rockland Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

Congressman Mike Lawler has introduced the Home Run for Kids Act to support families with the expenses associated with organized youth sports.

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Lawler and Tenney reintroduce bill to halt ranked choice voting in federal elections

By Rockland Reporter | Apr 1, 2025

Congressmen Mike Lawler and Claudia Tenney have put forth legislation aimed at halting the practice of ranked choice voting in federal elections.

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Congressman Lawler questions Jacob Burns Film Center's refusal to screen documentary on antisemitism

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Mike Lawler has sought clarification from the Jacob Burns Film Center after the organization decided not to screen the documentary "October 8th."

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Lawmakers push for U.S. sanctions against Gaza's Popular Resistance Committees

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

Middle East Subcommittee Chairman Mike Lawler (NY-17), along with a group of bipartisan Representatives and Senators, has reintroduced legislation to sanction the Popular Resistance Committees (PRC).

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Bipartisan group urges Rubio to uphold military aid restrictions on Azerbaijan

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

Mar 27, 2025 A bipartisan group of representatives, led by Mike Lawler (NY-17), Frank Pallone (NJ-06), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), and Gabe Amo (RI-01), has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to uphold the enforcement of Section 907 of the FREEDOM...

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Mike Lawler named most effective freshman in Congress by CEL

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

Congressman Mike Lawler of New York's 17th District has been recognized as the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress, according to the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL).

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Congressman Lawler criticizes MTA management in response to funding request

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

Congressman Mike Lawler has responded to Governor Kathy Hochul's request for increased federal funding for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

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Lawmakers press FEMA to resume nonprofit security grant funding

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

Congressman Mike Lawler, representing New York's 17th District, has joined forces with a bipartisan group of lawmakers to urge the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) to lift its pause on the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

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Governor Hochul faces backlash over home healthcare system overhaul

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul's administration is facing criticism over the handling of New York's home healthcare overhaul.

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Congressman Mike Lawler hosts successful tele-town hall with over 4,000 participants

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) acknowledged the success of a recent tele-town hall, which engaged over 4,000 participants from New York’s 17th Congressional District.

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Lawmakers push FDA to amend rule affecting egg prices

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

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

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

By Rockland Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

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.

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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.