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Congressman Lawler criticizes Governor Hochul over National Guard activation for prison staffing

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler criticized Governor Kathy Hochul for her handling of New York State's prisons.

By Rockland Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

Trump administration halts New York's congestion pricing plan

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler of New York's 17th Congressional District expressed his gratitude to the Trump Administration for its decision to halt the congestion pricing program in New York.

By Rockland Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

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Lawler supports Trump's executive order on expanding IVF access

By Rockland Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler expressed his support for President Trump's new Executive Order designed to enhance access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments and reduce their costs.

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Bipartisan bill introduced to enhance weatherization assistance for low-income families

By Rockland Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

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Bill proposes naming Haverstraw post office after former clerk Paul Piperato

By Rockland Reporter | Feb 13, 2025

Congressman Mike Lawler has reintroduced a bill to rename the U.S. Postal Service facility at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the "Paul Piperato Post Office Building."

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Lawler urges Hochul to repeal sanctuary laws following DOJ lawsuit

By Rockland Reporter | Feb 12, 2025

Washington, D.C. - In response to the Department of Justice's recent lawsuit against New York over its sanctuary policies, Congressman Mike Lawler has called on Governor Kathy Hochul to repeal these measures.

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Lawmakers reintroduce bill to address doctor shortages with expanded visa program

By Rockland Reporter | Feb 11, 2025

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Hamas pauses hostage releases; Congressman Lawler calls for consequences

By Rockland Reporter | Feb 10, 2025

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler, who serves as the Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, issued a statement in response to Hamas' decision to indefinitely pause the release of hostages.

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Lawler reacts to Palestinian Authority's cancellation of pay-to-slay

By Rockland Reporter | Feb 10, 2025

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler, Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, issued a statement in response to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's decree ending the practice known as pay-to-slay.

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Lawler introduces bill targeting university endowments for student benefit

By Rockland Reporter | Feb 7, 2025

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler from New York's 17th District introduced the Endowment Accountability Act.

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Bill introduced to rename post office after former sheriff Butch Anderson

By Rockland Reporter | Feb 7, 2025

Congressman Mike Lawler has reintroduced a bill to honor former Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian "Butch" Anderson by renaming the United States Postal Service facility at 298 Route 292 in Holmes, New York.

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New York GOP seeks RICO probe into Democrats over election law changes

By Rockland Reporter | Feb 7, 2025

Tonight, a group of New York Republican representatives has called for an investigation into the state's Democratic leadership.

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Lawmakers introduce bipartisan resolution against Iranian nuclear threat

By Rockland Reporter | Feb 6, 2025

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Bipartisan bill reintroduced to combat antisemitism on college campuses

By Rockland Reporter | Feb 5, 2025

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Hudson Valley leaders demand reopening of Castle Point VA medical unit

By Rockland Reporter | Feb 4, 2025

Congressmen Mike Lawler and Pat Ryan, alongside veterans from the Hudson Valley, are urging the immediate reopening of the inpatient unit at Castle Point VA.

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Bipartisan bill targets youth opioid crisis through education

By Rockland Reporter | Feb 4, 2025

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Lawmakers reintroduce bipartisan act to counter discrimination against Israel

By Rockland Reporter | Jan 31, 2025

Congressmen Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer have reintroduced the bipartisan IGO Anti-Boycott Act aimed at preventing international governmental organizations from discriminating against Israel.