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Lawler Demands Answers on Reports White Plains Social Security Office Closure

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Pearl River, N.Y. - 3/20/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement demanding answers from the Social Security Administration (SSA) after its Acting Commissioner, Leland Dudek, rejected a bipartisan effort by Lawler and Congressman George Latimer (NY-16) to keep the White Plains Social Security Hearing Office open. The lease on the current office at 75…

Congressman Mike Lawler Announces Staff Changes

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Pearl River, N.Y. - 3/18/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced recent staff changes in the following statement.  After a successful stint as Chief of Staff, Andrea Grace left for the Office of Legislative Affairs in the White House.  Nate Soule, a longtime aide, has been promoted from Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director to Chief of…

Office Of Rep. Lawler Attends Ribbon Cutting For 62 Main Street Senior Affordable Housing In Tarrytown

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Pearl River, N.Y. - 3/17/2025… This month, the office of Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined local officials, housing advocates, and community leaders for the ribbon-cutting of 62 Main Street, a newly redeveloped affordable housing community for seniors in Tarrytown.  The project transforms the historic YMCA building into 109 units of energy-efficient, affordable housing,…

Irish Echo: Why, this St. Patrick's Day, I'm urging President Trump to appoint an N.I. Envoy

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This year, as we mark the 101st anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Ireland, we celebrate a partnership rooted in shared history, values, and opportunity. Yet, our commitment to peace and prosperity on the island of Ireland extends beyond Dublin—it reaches places like Armagh, Belfast, Derry, Lisburn, and Newry.  That’s why earlier this…

Congressman Lawler Condemns Schumer For Risking Government Shutdown

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Pearl River, N.Y. - 3/13/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued a scathing rebuke of Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, for rejecting the House-passed continuing resolution and pushing the nation toward a government shutdown. Lawler, who has consistently voted for every government funding bill regardless of the president, called out Democrats for their hypocrisy and reckless…

Lawler, Carbajal Introduce Bicameral Proposal to Make Child Care More Affordable

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Washington, D.C. - 3/12/2025… Last week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) along with Senators Katie Britt (R-AL) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today introduced the Child Care Availability and Affordability Act and the Child Care Workforce Act – bipartisan, bicameral legislation that together form a bold proposal to make child care more affordable and accessible by strengthening…

Lawler and Cleaver Unveil Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill To Expand Rental Assistance Access for Affordable Housing

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Washington, D.C. - 3/11/2025… Last week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, introduced the bipartisan Choice in Affordable Housing Act to improve the federal government’s largest rental assistance program.  The bill would make it easier to access Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) –…

PIX 11: New bill will help Section 8 renters with security deposit

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NEW YORK (PIX11) – Lawmakers have reintroduced a bill to improve the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program using financial incentives for landlords and cash assistance for tenants.  The bill, dubbed the Choice in Affordable Housing Act, would create a $500 million fund to help voucher holders find secure apartments across the country.   Under the new bill,…

Rockland Daily: Congressman Lawler Announces 2025 Town Hall Schedule

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U.S. Congressman Mike Lawler, representing New York’s 17th Congressional District, has announced a series of town hall meetings across the Hudson Valley for 2025. The events are scheduled for April in Rockland County, May in Westchester, and June in both Putnam and Dutchess counties, providing constituents an opportunity to engage directly with the representative. Lawler shared the news…

Lawler Leads Bipartisan Effort to Lower Federal Student Loan Rates to 2%

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Washington, D.C. - 3/10/2025… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13), and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) introduced the Affordable Loans for Students Act, which will lower the interest rate on federal student loans to 2%. Specifically, the Affordable Loans for Students Act: Lowers the interest rate on federal student loans to 2% Retroactively applies the…