Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement commending Speaker Mike Johnson for putting forward a robust foreign aid package with support for Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine.
“I commend Speaker Johnson for putting forth this robust foreign aid package which will help our allies in need,” said Congressman Lawler. “Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan are facing existential… Read more »
Today, Congressmen Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) issued the following statement calling on the U.S. Senate to immediately vote and pass the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act. This bipartisan legislation, which passed the House of Representatives last November by a 342 to 69 margin, would weaken Iran’s ability to use its illegal oil sales to fund terrorist… Read more »
Today, Congressmen Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) issued the following statement on the passage of the Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act, bipartisan legislation he introduced alongside Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05) to target the financial institutions processing Iranian petroleum sanctions.
"Iran is the number one state sponsor of terror in the world. For years, they have funded Hamas,… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement praising Rockland County Executive Ed Day for filing a lawsuit against the MTA to stop congestion pricing.
“County Executive Ed Day’s lawsuit against the MTA is warranted and has merit,” said Congressman Lawler. “Rockland County commuters are being screwed by the MTA on a daily basis, and now they’re pouring salt in… Read more »
The MTA Board Wednesday approved its congestion pricing plan that means vehicles driving south of 60th Street in Manhattan will be charged $15.
Congressman Pat Ryan (D, NY-18) blasted the decision saying it will hurt Hudson Valley residents who commute to the Big Apple.
Congressman Mike Lawler (R, NY-17) was also critical of the move.
“For decades, the MTA has systematically… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement slamming the MTA for voting to approve congestion pricing charges that will cost first responders, nurses, doctors, teachers, and all workers in Manhattan’s Central Business District at least $15 a day just to get to work.
“I’ve been opposed to congestion pricing since day one, and the MTA’s decision to charge $15… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on a case relating to Mifepristone access.
“As I said when the decision was made to hear this case, the Supreme Court should stand down on this issue,” said Congressman Lawler. “Decisions regarding access to prescription medication should be left to doctors, their patients,… Read more »
The federal government has chipped in nearly $2.5 million toward mitigating two flood-prone areas in town.
The town government will get $2.1 million for its plans to curb flooding in the Jeffrey Court area in West Nyack.
The New York State Thruway Authority will get $375,000 toward a study to create plans to alleviate flooding across Route 59 during heavy rain that forces closure of the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement reacting to the Biden Administration’s decision to allow the UN Security Council to pass a resolution that calls for a ceasefire.
“Since the barbaric terrorist attack of October 7th, my position has been clear: in order for there to be a ceasefire, Hamas must… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after securing nearly $2.5 million in federal funding to address chronic flooding issues in the Town of Clarkstown. The funding will go towards a project on Jeffrey Court, an area with chronic flooding in West Nyack, and flooding issues that exist along the New York State Thruway. With the most recent appropriations… Read more »
