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Reps. Lawler and Gottheimer Introduce Legislation to Help Ensure Healthcare Coverage for Dyspraxia/ DCD

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Gabriel Rosenberg Dyspraxia DCD Coverage Act Statement

Today, during National Dyspraxia/ Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness week, Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced legislation to help ensure healthcare coverage for children and adults struggling with dyspraxia/ DCD. Earlier this year, Representatives Lawler and Gottheimer introduced a resolution expressing support…

Reps. Lawler and Carbajal Introduce Bill to Strengthen Protections for Rail Workers

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Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) in introducing legislation to strengthen protections for rail yardmasters by giving them the same protections as other rail yard workers. The bipartisan Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act would include railroad yardmasters under federal hours of service requirements which currently…

Washington Reporter: We can never forget October 7, nor can we fail to hold terrorists and antisemites accountable

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Today marks the first anniversary of the worst mass murder of Jews in a single day since the Holocaust. On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists launched a brutal and unprovoked attack on Israel, murdering over a thousand innocent men, women, and children, sexually abusing many and taking hundreds hostage.  Among those butchered and taken captive were dozens of Americans. We must stand…

Congressman Mike Lawler Releases Statement Slamming Supreme Court for Texas Abortion Ruling

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Today, Congressman Mike Lawler slammed the Supreme Court’s decision to let stand a decision barring emergency abortions. “When the life or health of an expectant mother is at risk during a pregnancy, there is no question that she should be allowed to receive a safe and legal abortion. Period. Full stop,” said Congressman Lawler.  “I do not and will not support any efforts to…

Congressman Lawler's Bill Enhancing Secret Service Protection for Vice President Harris and Former President Trump Signed Into Law

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This week, the Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024 – Representative Mike Lawler's (R-NY-17) bill introduced with Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15) to provide enhanced United States Secret Service protection for former President Trump and Vice President Harris – was signed into law by President Biden. Last week, the legislation passed the Senate…

I Have to Set the Record Straight

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... Let’s set the record straight, once and for all. Here’s the truth: I have NOT and will NEVER cut Social Security and Medicare. I’ve fought hard to protect these vital programs, which so many of our seniors rely on, and I will continue to fight to ensure they remain strong and sustainable for future generations. I will NOT support a national abortion ban. As I have consistently…

Representatives Lawler, Pingree, Chavez-DeRemer, and Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

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Today, Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY-17),  Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-05), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) introduced a resolution recognizing September 29th as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW). IDAFLW is observed annually on September 29th as a reminder of the global challenge posed by food loss and waste. The…

Congressman Lawler Reacts to Iran's Brazen Attack on Israel

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Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement after Iran's brazen missile attack on Israel. "May God watch over the people of Israel in this challenging time and keep them safe," said Congressman Lawler. "Now, President Biden and the United States must consider all options available in response to this attack." "The time for appeasement of the Ayatollah and…

Representatives Lawler, Williams, NY Colleagues Send Letter in Support of Correction Officers

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Last week, Congressman Mike Lawler joined a group of New York Representatives in a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul led by Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22), calling attention to troubling accounts of workplace violence and excessive demands endured by New York’s Correction Officers. “Correctional law enforcement officers routinely report for 8-hour shifts, only to clock out 16 to 24…

Journal News: OPINION: Mike Lawler's moderate approach is one we should not take for granted

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I was both shocked and dismayed by Dr. Dara Kass’ Sept. 19 article on lohud excoriating Rep. Mike Lawler.   Like Dr. Kass, I am one of Lawler’s constituents, and my experience with him has been completely opposite of the congressman she described in her article. To portray Lawler as an apparatchik of former President Donald Trump is a complete misrepresentation. In fact, the…