Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) called on the Biden Administration to send military planes to Israel to help get American citizens back home as swiftly as possible.
"In addition to ensuring Israel has every resource available to defend itself, we must move as rapidly as possible to get Americans home," said Representative Lawler (NY-17). "At least 14 Americans have been… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Secretary Blinken demanding answers on the State Department's plan to account for, and ensure the safety of American citizens in Israel.
"While we must work to ensure that Israel has all of the weaponry and equipment needed to defend itself, we must also address the situation… Read more »
Rep. Mike Lawler sent a strongly worded letter to the State Department Sunday night inquiring about plans to safely bring his constituents home from Israel.
There are currently thousands of New Yorkers in Israel attempting to get flights back to the United States, according to a member of Congress who spoke with News 12.
The letter sent to the State Department says in part,… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, vehemently condemned the attack on Israel. This morning, the militant Hamas rulers of the Gaza Strip carried out a multi-front attack on Israel, firing thousands of rockets and infiltrating the besieged nation's borders in several locations.
"Today is not only Shabbat but also the holiday of Simchat… Read more »
New York Republicans want their next speaker to have a taste for SALT.
The state and local tax deduction is once again popping up, this time in the House GOP’s leadership race. Members from the New York delegation are pressing candidates to address what has long been a top priority of theirs.
Both Reps. Anthony D’Esposito and Mike Lawler have raised it with the major speaker candidates,… Read more »
Saturday night was proof that when good people — regardless of party — are willing to compromise, and determined to put results ahead of rhetoric, we can still govern this country and get things done for the American people.
I was proud to play a central role in hammering out last night’s agreement, which passed both the House of Representatives and the United States Senate with broad… Read more »
Recent polling reveals that only around 25% of Americans believe our country is headed in the right direction, and there are a lot of reasons for them to feel that way.
For starters, for a lot of people, the economy stinks. “Bidenomics” has failed. Reckless spending and radical policies created near-record inflation, soaring grocery bills, rising energy… Read more »
Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) today announced his co-sponsorship of H.R. 5641, the Pay Our Troops Act. This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) would ensure that members of the military continue to get paid in the event of a government shutdown. H.R. 5641 has close to 30 co-sponsors and additional members are adding their… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced bicameral legislation this week to help reduce food waste. The bipartisan New Opportunities for Technological Innovation, Mitigation, and Education to Overcome Waste Act, or the NO TIME TO Waste Act, would support research and new technologies, bolster collaboration between the… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joined Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02), Congressman Derek Kilmer (D-WA-06), and several colleagues from both parties in reintroducing the Veteran Suicide Prevention Act, legislation designed to increase the available data on the root causes and risk factors for instances of veteran suicides.… Read more »
