Washington, D.C. – 10/23/25… This week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Eugene Vindman (VA-07) introduced the Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2025, legislation that strengthens America’s organic agriculture sector by expanding federal research, improving coordination across the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and supporting producers transitioning to organic… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 10/22/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement applauding the Trump Administration for imposing new, far-reaching sanctions on Russia in response to its continued aggression against Ukraine.
These sanctions, following months of intensified Russian attacks along the eastern front, are among the most comprehensive measures ever taken… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 10/21/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Reps. Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) and Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and a coalition of House Republicans in sending a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson to put forward a solution to address the upcoming expiration of the ACA enhanced premium tax credits once the government is opened.
The letter was also signed by Carlos A. Gimenez… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 10/21/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Reactor Expenditure Accountability and Compliance Transparency (REACT) Act, legislation that ensures stronger oversight and public accountability for how nuclear power plants use their decommissioning trust funds.
The bill directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to require power reactor licensees… Read more »
Upper Nyack, N.Y. – 10/20/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) hosted a press conference at the Upper Nyack V.F.W. Post 9215 to highlight the work his office continues to do for Hudson Valley residents during the ongoing government shutdown, ensuring that families, seniors, and small businesses can still get help from federal agencies when they need it most. Congressman Lawler… Read more »
Pearl River, N.Y. – 10/15/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler blasted NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for refusing, in a live interview, to say whether Hamas should lay down its weapons. This comes after Mamdani was recently fundraising for UNRWA, despite extensive reporting that UNRWA is linked to Hamas, including a UN report that confirmed agency employees took part in the Oct. 7… Read more »
Pearl River, N.Y. – 10/13/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, praised the release of all living hostages held by Hamas, while urging the immediate repatriation of all deceased hostages.
“This is a day of celebration for families across Israel, the United States, and around the world,” said… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 10/11/25… Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) led members of New York’s Republican congressional delegation in sending a letter to Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, condemning their continued refusal to support a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) and demanding they vote to reopen the federal government immediately.
The letter was signed by Reps. Nick… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 10/10/25… During National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced a bipartisan resolution bringing awareness to dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). The legislation designates October 9 through October 16, 2025, as ‘‘National… Read more »
Chuck Schumer finally said the quiet part out loud.
In an interview Wednesday about his shutdown strategy, he bragged, “Every day gets better for us.”
Better for him? Maybe. For the American people? Absolutely not.
House Republicans passed a straightforward bill to maintain the status quo and keep the government open.
Senate Democrats blocked it and dug in. Why? Because… Read more »
