Orangeburg, N.Y. – 2/6/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) hosted his annual Black History Month Changemakers Awards, recognizing members of the Black community from across the 17th District for their outstanding contributions to the district. The event celebrated the honorees’ achievements and their ongoing efforts to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. The… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - 2/5/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Sarah McBride (DE-At large) introduced the TANF Hygiene Access Act, bipartisan legislation to establish a five-year demonstration pilot program aimed at helping low-income families access essential hygiene materials such as soap, diapers, feminine hygiene products, and other household necessities.
The… Read more »
No matter which party you belong to, it is everyone’s interest to care about ensuring that the air we breathe and water we drink is clean, and that we safeguard the environment for our children, grandchildren and future generations.
That said, are “green” policies mandated by Albany Democrats — almost exclusively driven by extreme ideology rather than basic economics and science —… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - 2/4/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler joined Reps. Josh Harder (CA-09), Adam Gray (CA-13), Chuck Edwards (NC-11), and Don Bacon (NE-02) in introducing the Fighting for Reliable Energy and Ending Doubt for Open Markets (FREEDOM) Act expedites judicial review, creates new protections for fully-permitted projects, establishes enforceable deadlines, and mandates… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - 2/3/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act, legislation to restore federal oversight of food ingredients that manufacturers unilaterally deemed “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) decades ago, often without ever notifying the Food and Drug Administration.
The legislation establishes an interagency GRAS… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - 2/3/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler sent a letter to New York’s Haitian community reaffirming his continued support for extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, following a federal court decision halting the Administration’s plan to terminate protections for more than 350,000 Haitians living in the United States. The ruling blocks the Department of… Read more »
New City, N.Y. – 2/2/26… Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Rockland County Executive Ed Day, local elected officials, members of the Rockland County Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, and community leaders on Monday to announce their opposition to the proposed “Our Safety and Dignity for All Act.” Being introduced by County Legislator Beth Davidson, this legislation would sharply… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - 2/2/26… Last week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Riley (NY-19) introduced the Quantum Workforce Development and Readiness Act, legislation to strengthen congressional oversight and accountability of the federal government’s efforts to build the quantum workforce needed to maintain U.S. leadership in emerging technologies critical to economic growth and national… Read more »
Pearl River, N.Y.– 1/30/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced a significant milestone for his district offices’ casework team, which has returned $40 million in funding for the residents of New York’s Hudson Valley since he took office in January 2023. This news follows his office announcing that it officially closed over 8,000 constituent case work cases this past… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - 1/28/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement on announcement that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a grace and transition period through the end of the calendar year for New York’s new Managed Care Organization (MCO) tax.
“For months, I have advocated for CMS to utilize the transition period provided… Read more »
