Washington, D.C. – 6/18/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Veteran Headstone Honor Act, legislation that creates a federal tax credit to help cemeteries cover the cost of installing official veteran medallions on veterans’ headstones.
This legislation would allow taxpayers who own and operate private cemeteries to receive a federal tax credit for qualified… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 6/17/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Pat Ryan (NY-18) announced the introduction of the National Security Commission on Quantum Computing Act of 2026, legislation establishing an independent commission to evaluate advancements in quantum computing and develop recommendations to ensure the United States maintains its technological advantage in this critical… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 6/16/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration:
“This is a damning indictment of the cronyism and incompetence that have defined Governor Kathy Hochul’s leadership in Albany. Her administration rigged an $11 billion Medicaid contract for… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 6/12/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Greg Stanton, co-Chairs of the Congressional Extreme Heat Caucus, unveiled a bipartisan legislative package to combat the growing and deadly threat of extreme heat to public health, national security, infrastructure, and communities nationwide.
Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in America, killing more… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 6/11/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) introduced the bipartisan Cost of Living Tax Cut Act to lower federal taxes for families on Long Island and other regions paying the highest costs of living in the country. Currently, families in high-cost areas pay the same income tax rates as those in more affordable areas. The legislation would… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 6/10/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul demanding answers about New York State’s decision to provide millions of dollars in subsidies to Rippling, a technology company facing allegations that employees were penalized and retaliated against for using paid family leave and exercising workplace rights.
New York reportedly… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 6/10/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Deborah Ross (NC-02), co-chairs of the Congressional Moldova Caucus, introduced the Promoting Oversight With Energy Resilience for Moldova, or the POWER Moldova Act of 2026.
This legislation would help Moldova build more secure and independent energy infrastructure by tracking progress on key energy milestones… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 6/9/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) led a bipartisan letter with 18 colleagues to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expressing strong support for the agency’s proposed rulemaking to combat illegal robocalls through strengthened policies and oversight.
The letter backs the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Combatting Illegal Robocalls… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 6/9/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after his Foreign Service Modernization Act passed through the House Foreign Affairs Committee with a vote of 38-2. This bill is a comprehensive effort to improve the operations and effectiveness of America’s diplomatic corps as they work to advance U.S. interests abroad.
“America's… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 6/9/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) voted in favor of the Faster Labor Contracts Act. The legislation specifically amends the National Labor Relations Act to establish clear timelines for collective bargaining between employers and newly organized workers, helping prevent lengthy delays that can leave employees waiting years for the contracts they voted to… Read more »
