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Today, in response to the expiration of Title 42 and an anticipated wave of hundreds of thousands of migrants crossing the border, Representatives Mike Lawler, Pat Ryan, and Marc Molinaro called on the federal government to declare a state of emergency for New York in response to the migrant crisis. “With Title 42 expiring tonight, we are seeing a surge of migrants approaching the… Read more »

Rep. Mike Lawler was just named the fifth-most vulnerable member in Congress in the country by Roll Call. And the top guy, Rep. George Santos was just arrested on federal charges. But if Santos falsely inserted himself into situations – Goldman Sachs, Spider-Man on Broadway, Congress – Lawler legitimately seems to be in the middle of just about every political story this… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after meeting one-on-one with President Biden during his trip to Westchester County. "I have long said that I have 3 parameters in the debt ceiling that must be met - one, the President and Senator Schumer must negotiate with Speaker McCarthy in good faith, two, we must enact long-term spending reforms and reduce… Read more »

Rep Mike Lawler (R-17th District) joined town officials from around the Hudson Valley for an update on 15 infrastructure projects for which he's trying to get government money. Lawler, who represents parts of Rockland, Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties, went through each of the projects during a news conference at Mount Pleasant Town Hall. He's says he is… Read more »

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-17th District) met with President Biden on Wednesday. He writes this open letter: Dear Mr. President, First, let me again say thank you for inviting me today and taking the time to speak with me privately prior to your speech. As we discussed then, I encourage you to move past the divisive rhetoric around the debt ceiling debate and instead seek common ground with… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement in response to breaking news that George Santos had been charged by federal prosecutors. "I reiterate my call for George Santos to step down." New York's 17th Congressional District is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester County. Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement in advance of President Biden's trip to Westchester Countytomorrow. "I have 3 parameters in the debt ceiling that must be met - one, the President and Senator Schumer must negotiate with Speaker McCarthy, two, we must enact long-term spending reforms and reduce spending, and three, we must… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement after introducing H.R. 3106, the IGO Anti-Boycott Act. This would make statutory changes to the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to cover boycott efforts by international governmental organizations (IGOs), whereas the existing anti-boycott law can be… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined dozens of lawmakers today calling out lies about "cuts" to veterans services being pushed by the Biden Administration and House Democrats. The full text of the letter can be viewed below. "President Biden and House Democrats have been engaging in bald-faced lies about perceived 'cuts' to Veterans Services,… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after Mayor Eric Adams announced plans to bus migrants to Rockland County. "Mayor Eric Adams must not send migrants to Rockland County as part of his plan to alleviate the strain New York City is under," said Congressman Lawler. "Rockland County… Read more »