Washington, D.C.– 11/12/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement after the House advanced a bipartisan deal to reopen the federal government following the longest shutdown in American history, a legislative measure that funds the government, guarantees back pay for federal employees, and restores essential nutrition programs.
“This shutdown never should… Read more »
Washington, D.C.– 11/11/25… Today, on Veterans Day, Congressman Mike Lawler joined Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) and Greg Steube (FL-17) in introducing H.R. 5942, the National Cemetery Access Act. This bill requires all national cemeteries to be open on federal holidays.
“Across the country, families and veterans haven’t been afforded the opportunity to visit national cemeteries… Read more »
Nyack, N.Y. – 11/10/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) hosted a press conference at Montefiore Nyack Hospital to raise awareness for the reintroduction of his IVF Access and Affordability Act, which provides up to a $40,000 federal tax credit to help families cover the cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility… Read more »
Pearl River, NY – 11/06/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) called on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to stop holding the American people hostage and to immediately vote to reopen the government and fully fund essential programs, including SNAP and WIC.
Congressman Lawler, who voted in September to fund the government and ensure full… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 11/5/25… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), and Young Kim (CA-40) introduced the Community Investment and Prosperity Act, a bipartisan bill to expand banks' ability to make community investments that promote public welfare and local economic development.
Under current law, national banks and state member banks can invest up to 15% of… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 11/4/25… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Don Beyer (VA-08), and Chellie Pingree (ME-01) introduced the Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act, bipartisan legislation to improve soil health on farms and support sustainable alternatives to annual agriculture. The legislation would ensure United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) conservation programs are better… Read more »
West Nyack, N.Y. – 10/31/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano announced that the West Nyack Social Security Office will begin offering in-person hearings for Hudson Valley residents, restoring a critical service that had been lost with the closure of the White Plains Hearing Office earlier this year.
The… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 10/27/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement in response to the lawsuit filed by the Elias Law Group seeking to overturn New York’s congressional maps:
“Let’s be clear, this lawsuit has nothing to do with protecting minority voters and everything to do with rigging our elections to support the Democrat Party. This is the third time … Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 10/23/25… This week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Eugene Vindman (VA-07) introduced the Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2025, legislation that strengthens America’s organic agriculture sector by expanding federal research, improving coordination across the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and supporting producers transitioning to organic… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 10/22/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement applauding the Trump Administration for imposing new, far-reaching sanctions on Russia in response to its continued aggression against Ukraine.
These sanctions, following months of intensified Russian attacks along the eastern front, are among the most comprehensive measures ever taken… Read more »
