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 »
The Hudson River Protection Act introduced by Representatives Lawler, Ryan, and Molinaro passed through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee as part of the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, teeing up the bill for a vote on the House floor in the coming months. This legislation would amend the 2020 Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act, removing any… Read more »
Today, Representative Mike Lawler issued the following statement after voting in favor of the second bipartisan appropriations package, which passed the House by a margin of 286 to 134.
"Today, the House completed its work on the 2024 appropriations process," said Congressman Lawler. "I was proud to vote in favor of this budget, which included an increase in funding for Head… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the PFAS-Free Procurement Act alongside Representatives Bill Posey (R-FL-08), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Chris Pappas (D-NH-01), Katie Porter (D-CA-47), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-03). This bipartisan, bicameral legislation is a companion bill to legislation introduced by Senator Gary Peters… Read more »
