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Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after news broke that Governor Hochul was removing her overriding of home rule from her housing plan. "For months, I've been calling on Governor Hochul to remove her ludicrous overriding of home rule from her housing plan and I'm glad to see she finally relented," said Rep. Lawler. "It was… Read more »

At the beginning of April, New York State Congressman, Mike Lawler, and a delegation of representatives from the House Foreign Affairs Committee spent 10 days traveling across the Indo-Pacific meeting with key allies in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Lawler and his delegation also took the opportunity to visit U.S. military bases in Hawaii and Guam. The delegation’s first stop was in… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after holding his inaugural Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis Roundtable at Carmel Town Hall. Congressman Lawler was joined by Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne, State Senator Rob Rolison, Assemblyman Matt Slater, and dozens of organizations that are experts in treatment and recovery. "The scourge of the fentanyl… Read more »

Haverstraw, NY, 4/14/2023… Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after first responders were able to contain a significant brush fire that threatened the lives and homes of thousands of residents in NY-17. "Throughout the day, I have been in contact with the Governor's Office, Rockland County Executive Ed Day,… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement in response to the news that Holtec International is halting plans to expedite the dumping of radioactive wastewater from its storage tanks at the Indian Point nuclear power plant into the Hudson River. "Over the past few months, I have had numerous conversations with Holtec International executives and representatives… Read more »

We are now 100 days into the 118th Congress and I'm proud of the work we have already accomplished in such a short period of time. My district team has already resolved 500 cases brought to us by constituents. This includes resolving passport issues, helping taxpayers receive long-overdue refunds, getting visa applications processed, and so many other issues that often… Read more »

House Foreign Affairs Committee and Helsinki Commission member Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after the arrest of U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich by Russia. “Russia’s arrest of an American journalist on trumped up charges is an affront to democracy and an affront to our nation,” said Rep. Lawler. “As the sole freshman appointed to serve on the Helsinki… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement following the release of the indictment of former President Donald Trump and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s press conference. “Since taking office, Alvin Bragg has refused to prosecute violent criminals, failed to protect victims, and made New York less safe," said Rep. Lawler. "By making the decision to charge… Read more »

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-Pearl River) introduced legislation last Wednesday in the House of Representatives that would make September 11 a federal holiday. The freshman congressman said he was in his first week of high school when the terrorist attacks occurred and the day had a profound impact on the country and particularly the New York metropolitan area, including the territory that is now… Read more »

House Foreign Affairs Committee member and Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after news broke this morning confirming that the Chinese spy balloon did in fact gather intelligence from sensitive U.S. military locations. “The fact that China was able to penetrate our airspace and traverse the entire continental United States unimpeded was unconscionable and… Read more »