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Lawler, Liccardo Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Americans’ Savings from Unwarranted State Seizure

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Washington, D.C. – 4/16/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Sam Liccardo (CA-16) introduced the bipartisan SAFER Act, legislation to prevent the unwarranted seizure of individuals’ securities, digital assets, and investment accounts by states under escheatment laws, strengthening protections for hardworking American financial assets.   This commonsense legislation ensures…

Lawler Votes to Extend Temporary Protected Status For Haiti, Protect Haitian Community of New York

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Washington, D.C. – 4/16/26…  Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) voted to pass H.R. 1689, bipartisan legislation he co-led with Rep. Laura Gillen (NY-04) that extends  Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation beyond the current timeline. The bill passed the House of Representatives 223-204 and now moves to the Senate. “I am proud to see the House take an…

Lawler Sends Letter to Ruben Gallego to Release the Eric Swalwell Files Following Sexual Assault Allegations

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Washington, D.C. - 4/14/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler sent a letter to Senator Ruben Gallego urging him to release all communications with Congressman Eric Swalwell in light of multiple, widely reported allegations of sexual assault and harassment against Swalwell. The full letter can be found below or HERE. “In light of your personal and professional relationship with…

ICYMI: Secretary Collins, Rep. Lawler Visit Montrose VA, Meet with Hudson Valley Veterans

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Montrose, N.Y. – 4/13/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) hosted Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins for a visit to the Montrose VA Medical Center and a roundtable discussion with local veterans at VFW Post 8328 in Yorktown. The visit focused on strengthening access to care, improving coordination with community providers, and hearing directly from veterans about their…

ICYMI: Lawler Hosts Treasury Secretary Bessent to Tour Local Businesses, Talk Tax Relief With NY-17 Families

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Yorktown, N.Y. – 4/11/26… This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) hosted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in the Hudson Valley to highlight how pro-growth economic policies are lowering costs, supporting small businesses, and expanding opportunities for families in the Hudson Valley during Financial Literacy Month.  Hosting a roundtable at a local, family-owned diner, the…

Lawler Opposes Hochul’s Proposed Budget Provisions Impacting Small Businesses

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Pearl River, N.Y. – 4/8/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released a statement in response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget provisions impacting small businesses. Rep. Lawler fought tirelessly for New York's small businesses and was instrumental in preserving the Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) workaround in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, successfully delivering…

Reps. Lawler, Min & Stanton Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Taiwan’s Critical Infrastructure

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Washington, D.C. – 4/2/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Dave Min (CA-47), and Greg Stranton (AZ-04) introduced the Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening the protection and resilience of Taiwan’s undersea cables and critical infrastructure amid growing threats from the People’s Republic of China. Senators John Curtis…

Lawler, Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Strengthen Credit Data Accuracy and Protect Consumers

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Washington, D.C. – 3/30/26… Last week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), members of the House Financial Services Capital Markets Subcommittee,  introduced the Fair Credit Reporting Reseller Accuracy Act, legislation to improve the accuracy of consumer information shared by data resellers and strengthen protections for individuals.  This…

Chairman Lawler Advances Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Foreign Aid Oversight

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Washington, D.C. – 3/26/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, announced that two of his bipartisan bills to strengthen transparency and accountability in U.S. foreign assistance passed the Committee.  The Advance Global Health Act reduces duplicative reporting requirements by consolidating…

Lawler’s Bipartisan ADA 30 Days to Comply Act Passes House Judiciary Committee

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Washington, D.C. – 3/26/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced that his bipartisan ADA 30 Days to Comply Act passed through the House Judiciary Committee. The bill received bipartisan support in the House Judiciary Committee, passing 16-8.  The ADA 30 Days to Comply Act will create a notice and cure period for businesses to ensure compliance with accessibility…