Washington, D.C. – 8/5/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, introduced the Secure Our Embassies Act to address gaps in counterintelligence readiness and coordination by promoting integrated security planning and role-specific training across Diplomatic Technology Officers (DTOs), Regional… Read more »
Pearl River, N.Y. – 8/5/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement regarding Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent comments to ignore the state constitution’s ban on mid-decade redistricting and partisan gerrymandering, and the Independent Redistricting Commission. This comes on the heels of Hochul and Albany Democrats:
Gerrymandering New York’s Congressional Maps… Read more »
Rep. Mike Lawler is renewing his push for a giant housing bill that melds a slew of proposals aiming to expand the supply of available homes, lower costs and make public housing safer.
The Rockland County Republican first introduced his "Revitalizing America's Housing Act" in October and brought it back in revised form this week. Removed from the 120-page update are a few parts that… Read more »
A comprehensive housing package that offers bipartisan, pro-growth solutions to lower costs, expand supply, improve safety, and strengthen oversight
Washington, D.C. – 8/1/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Revitalizing America’s Housing Act, a wide-ranging bipartisan bill designed to expand housing supply, reduce costs, improve health and safety, and… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 7/29/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, introduced the Parity in Diplomatic Security Investigations Act to allow Diplomatic Security (DS) special agents to carry out the interception of wire, oral, and electronic communications without seeking preapproval every given… Read more »
Pearl River, NY – 7/25/25… Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement today after learning that Robert McCain, the paroled murderer previously convicted for the brutal killing of Pearl River teenager Paula Bohovesky in 1980, has been arrested again, this time accused of forcibly touching a child.
"This disgraceful and utterly predictable incident highlights precisely… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 7/24/25… Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, introduced the Responsive Counterterrorism Policy Act, which would develop and maintain a written counterterrorism strategy for each country or region where there is a significant terrorist threat or ongoing U.S. counterterrorism… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 7/23/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Measuring Adverse Market Disruption And National Impact (MAMDANI) Act, legislation that directs the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a comprehensive study into the competitive, economic, and supply chain impacts of government-owned grocery stores.
As municipalities across the country, including some in… Read more »
Pearl River, NY – 7/18/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement celebrating the Trump Administration's decision to release funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. This follows Congressman Lawler’s direct advocacy to the Administration last week, urging the release of funds prior to the beginning of the school year.
"Today is a great day for… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 7/17/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa and House Financial Services Committee member, introduced the Syria Sanctions Accountability Act, legislation to modernize U.S. sanctions policy for a post-Assad Syria.
“This bill modernizes the existing sanctions regime on Syria,… Read more »
