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Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a joint session of Congress this afternoon: "I was deeply moved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks to Congress," said Congressman Lawler. "Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke of the horrors of October 7th, Israel's efforts going above… Read more »

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement in response to U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's resignation. The resignation comes after reports of numerous security failures surrounding the attempted assassination of former President Trump, including reports that the shooter was spotted on the roof twenty minutes before firing. Yesterday,… Read more »

Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced the Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024, in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Trump on July 13th. The bill's original cosponsors include Reps. Marc Molinaro (NY-19), Brandon Williams (NY-22), and Tom Kean (NJ-07). The Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024 establishes uniform… Read more »

This morning, Congressman Mike Lawler joined Assemblyman Matt Slater, Putnam Valley Town Supervisor Jackie Annabi, Putnam Valley Fire Chief Frank DiMarco, and volunteer firefighters at a press conference calling for OSHA to reverse course on its proposed Environmental Response standard jeopardizing these volunteer departments. "In my district, New York's 17th Congressional District,… Read more »

The 2024 Transportation Power 100 The leaders who decide how New Yorkers get around. 20. Mike Lawler & Nicole Malliotakis Co-Chairs, Congressional Anti-Congestion Tax Caucus Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to indefinitely delay congestion pricing is a big win for Rep. Nicole Malliotakis of Staten Island and Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler, who have been battling the proposal on the… Read more »

Today, Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced their plans to introduce legislation providing enhanced United States Secret Service protection to former President Trump, President Biden, and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.. “Last night’s attempted assassination of former President Trump was a dark moment in our nation’s history. As reports… Read more »

Top leaders in Congress quickly unified to rebuke a failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a Saturday rally, demanding briefings and planning investigations into the incident that left the former president injured. “Congress will do a full investigation of the tragedy yesterday to determine where there were lapses in security and anything else that the American people… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler just issued the following statement on the assassination attempt on President Trump at his Pennsylvania rally:  "I am praying for President Trump and his family, those in attendance at today’s rally, and our nation. Today’s assassination attempt is a tragedy for our country and must be universally condemned. Our elections must be decided by voters, not… Read more »

This morning, Congressman Mike Lawler joined leaders from Ossining, Somers, Cortlandt, and Mount Pleasant to announce $5 million in community project funding for Westchester County towns that was included in the federal funding bills for Fiscal Year 2024.  "When I was elected to represent this district, I promised that I would work with my partners at every level of government and… Read more »

...  Slow Down: A Republican House Financial Services member urged Gary Gensler to take a look at a new analysis that “directly contradicts” some of the justifications for his overhaul of stock trading rules. Mike Lawler wrote to the SEC chief this week, flagging Bloomberg Intelligence reports that conclude retail traders are getting “superior execution… Read more »