Washington, D.C. – 4/23/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) in introducing the American Energy Dominance Act, legislation developed in direct partnership with the North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) to restore key energy and efficiency tax incentives that help lower costs, strengthen domestic supply chains, drive long-term investment in… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 4/22/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced the Energy Affordability and Reliability Act of 2026, legislation to establish a new Office of Energy Affordability within the Department of Energy (DOE) to ensure federal energy policy is rigorously evaluated for its impact on consumer costs and energy reliability.
The legislation… Read more »
Another April 15 has come and gone, which means this year’s dreaded Tax Week is now in our collective rear-view mirror. As residents of New York State, we’ve been forced to endure absurdly high taxes, spiking energy bills and crushing cost-of-living increases for years resulting from the excessive spending in Albany.
While Gov. Kathy Hochul tries to blame that —… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 4/20/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Jason Crow (CO-06) introduced the Pets Belong With Families Act, legislation that would prohibit overly broad restrictions against dogs based on breed, size, or weight, allowing families to keep their beloved pets in public housing. This bill would also make it more affordable for families to have pets by placing reasonable… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 4/16/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Sam Liccardo (CA-16) introduced the bipartisan SAFER Act, legislation to prevent the unwarranted seizure of individuals’ securities, digital assets, and investment accounts by states under escheatment laws, strengthening protections for hardworking American financial assets.
This commonsense legislation ensures… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 4/16/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) voted to pass H.R. 1689, bipartisan legislation he co-led with Rep. Laura Gillen (NY-04) that extends Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation beyond the current timeline. The bill passed the House of Representatives 223-204 and now moves to the Senate.
“I am proud to see the House take an… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - 4/14/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler sent a letter to Senator Ruben Gallego urging him to release all communications with Congressman Eric Swalwell in light of multiple, widely reported allegations of sexual assault and harassment against Swalwell.
The full letter can be found below or HERE.
“In light of your personal and professional relationship with… Read more »
Montrose, N.Y. – 4/13/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) hosted Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins for a visit to the Montrose VA Medical Center and a roundtable discussion with local veterans at VFW Post 8328 in Yorktown.
The visit focused on strengthening access to care, improving coordination with community providers, and hearing directly from veterans about their… Read more »
Yorktown, N.Y. – 4/11/26… This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) hosted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in the Hudson Valley to highlight how pro-growth economic policies are lowering costs, supporting small businesses, and expanding opportunities for families in the Hudson Valley during Financial Literacy Month.
Hosting a roundtable at a local, family-owned diner, the… Read more »
Pearl River, N.Y. – 4/8/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released a statement in response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget provisions impacting small businesses. Rep. Lawler fought tirelessly for New York's small businesses and was instrumental in preserving the Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) workaround in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, successfully delivering… Read more »
