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HFAC Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee Chairman Lawler Reacts to Palestinian Authority’s Cancellation of Pay-to-Slay

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Washington, D.C. - 2/10/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler, Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, released the following statement reacting to the breaking news that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas had signed a decree canceling the horrific practice of pay-to-slay. “While I am thrilled to hear that President Abbas has announced an end to pay-to-slay,…

HFAC Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee Chairman Mike Lawler Reacts to Hamas’ Indefinite Pause on Releasing Hostages

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Washington, D.C. - 2/10/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler, Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, released the following statement reacting to news that Hamas has indefinitely paused releases of hostages. “For over 16 months, Hamas has used these hostages in a perverse attempt to evade responsibility for the terrorist attack on October 7th,” said MENA Subcommittee…

Congressman Lawler Reintroduces the Endowment Accountability Act to Ensure Wealthy Universities Invest in Students

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Washington, D.C. - 2/7/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Endowment Accountability Act, a bill aimed at ensuring wealthy universities use their massive endowments to benefit students and academic programs rather than hoarding billions in tax-advantaged funds. “If these institutions aren’t using their resources to lower tuition, expand financial aid, and improve…

Congressman Lawler Reintroduces Bill to Name Holmes Post Office in Honor of Former Dutchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson

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Holmes, NY - 2/7/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced legislation honoring former Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian "Butch" Anderson by designating the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 298 Route 292 in Holmes as the "Sheriff Adrian 'Butch' Anderson Post Office Building.” Adrian "Butch" Anderson began his career in law enforcement in 1970 when he was…

Congressman Lawler and NY Colleagues Demand RICO Investigation Into New York State Democratic Leadership For Subverting Election Law

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Pearl River, NY - 2/7/2025… Tonight, in light of New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins introducing legislation to radically alter election law, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Nick Langworthy (NY-23), and Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting a racketeering investigation into…

Lawler Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Keep All Options on the Table to Counter a Nuclear-Armed Iran

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Washington, D.C. - 2/6/2025… This week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to affirm that the United States, Israel, and our allies and partners should keep all options on the table to counter and contain the threat from a nuclear-armed Iranian regime. U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Katie…

Reps. Lawler, Gottheimer, Miller, and Moskowitz Reintroduce Bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act to Protect Jewish Students on College Campuses

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Washington, D.C. - 2/5/2025... Today, Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after reintroducing the bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act co-led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Max Miller (OH-07), and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23). Senators Tim Scott (SC) and Jackie Rosen (NV) will be introducing companion legislation in the Senate in the coming weeks. The…

Jewish Insider: Lawler, Gottheimer to reintroduce Antisemitism Awareness Act

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Reps. Mike Lawler (R-NY), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and 55 other House members are set to reintroduce the Antisemitism Awareness Act on Wednesday, a priority piece of legislation for the Jewish community that ultimately failed to pass the Senate last year after securing bipartisan support in the House. Lawler told Jewish Insider that, in the wake of continuing…

Reps. Lawler and Sánchez Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Prevent Youth Opioid Overdoses

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Washington, D.C. - 2/4/2025… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Linda Sánchez (CA-38) introduced the Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act. The bipartisan bill would combat youth opioid abuse by enabling school partnerships with current or former Drug-Free Communities to educate students about the dangers of synthetic opioids. Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Sen. Jeanne…

Congressmen Lawler and Ryan and Hudson Valley Veterans Demand Castle Point VA Immediately Reopen Medical Unit

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Yesterday it was reported that veterans could no longer receive acute inpatient care, including medical detoxification and substance abuse care at Castle Point. Washington, DC - 2/4/25... Today, following reporting that Veterans could no longer receive acute inpatient care – including medical detoxification and substance abuse care – at the Castle Point VA,…