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Hundreds of demonstrators gathered on the campus of Rockland Community College in Suffern Sunday night in a show of support for Israeli's ongoing war against Hamas.  They also called for the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas.  Many of the demonstrators carried Israeli and American flags in a visual display of the bond between the two nations.  Police… Read more »

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y) said the Biden administration has to be “resolute” with China. “China is our greatest geopolitical foe in the world,” Lawler said on “The Sean Spicer Show” Thursday after President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a high-stakes meeting Wednesday. “And they have entered into an unholy alliance with Iran and Russia… Read more »

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) held up his new bill as a possible solution to antisemitism on college campuses, saying the debates in colleges and universities across the country are “not a free speech issue.” Lawler, alongside Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), Max Miller (R-Ohio) and Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), introduced the Antisemitism Awareness Act in… Read more »

I am thankful my representative, Congressman Mike Lawler, has not only pledged to refrain from trading stocks while in office but has stood out from the pack by endorsing several proposals to ban congressional stock trading. When we elect a representative to Congress, we trust they will prioritize their constituents’ interests above their own personal gain. Unfortunately, it… Read more »

All too often we read letters to the editor, which are based on misleading information gathered second or third hand.  A quick call to Congressman Mike Lawler’s Washington, DC office questioning his voting record reveals that he did vote to cut government spending overall, not specifically aid for Israel (“Congressman Lawler politicizes tragedy” by Lloyd… Read more »

Congressman Michael Lawler (R, NY-17) has introduced a resolution condemning the New York City Democratic Socialists of America (NYC-DSA) for their “shocking display of support” for the recent Hamas terrorist attack against Israel. “It is absolutely disgusting that the NYC-DSA held a rally celebrating the murderous rampage of Hamas terrorists through Israel,” he said. “There is no moral… Read more »

Rep Ruben Gallego says Congress must work in a 'bipartisan fashion to protect America’s Jewish communities' Members of Congress called for increased funding to help nonprofit American Jewish communities and places of worship increase security on Wednesday amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hamas, as well as a rise in antisemitism around the world and U.S. In a bipartisan… Read more »

EXCLUSIVE: Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York and Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan have introduced a measure that provides farmers with funding to reduce carbon emissions and nutrient pollution – a bill that already has a Senate companion, and could be considered in the upcoming farm bill. The House measure, dubbed the “CROP for Farming Act” and… Read more »

Legislators in Washington introduced a number of resolutions and issued statements in support of aid to Israel and support for both the Israeli and American Jewish communities in response to Hamas’ large-scale terror attack in Israel that began on Saturday. More than 93% of the House — 409 members — signed onto a resolution, led by Reps. Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Greg Meeks… 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 »