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Lawler Votes in Favor of Farm Bill to Support SNAP, Conservation, and New York Farmers

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Washington, D.C. – 4/30/26… Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) voted in favor of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, known as the Farm Bill. This legislation passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 224-200 and now heads to the Senate. This legislation reauthorizes and improves programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through 2031.…

Lawler Condemns Antisemitic Rhetoric From Candace Owens and Hasan Piker with New Resolution

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Washington, D.C. – 4/29/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning the rise of antisemitic, hate-filled rhetoric disseminated by prominent online personalities, including Hasan Piker and Candace Owens, and calling on social media platforms and public leaders to take stronger action against hate. The resolution highlights…

Lawler Introduces Bill to Expand Breast Cancer Screenings During Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month

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Washington, D.C. – 4/27/26… In recognition of National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Early Access to Screening Act, legislation to lower the age for women to receive free annual breast cancer screenings through Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. While women aged 40 and over currently qualify for no-cost coverage…

Lawler, Fitzpatrick Introduces NABTU-Built Energy Tax Credit Bill to Lower Costs and Power American Growth

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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…

Lawler, Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Create New DOE Office of Energy Affordability

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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…

We promised tax relief for New York — and delivered | Opinion

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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 —…

Reps. Lawler, Crow Introduce Bill to Expand Protections to Keep Families and Pets Together in Public Housing

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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…

Lawler, Liccardo Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Americans’ Savings from Unwarranted State Seizure

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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…

Lawler Votes to Extend Temporary Protected Status For Haiti, Protect Haitian Community of New York

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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…

Lawler Sends Letter to Ruben Gallego to Release the Eric Swalwell Files Following Sexual Assault Allegations

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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…