Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joined his Appalachian Trail Caucus Co-Chair Don Beyer (D-VA-08) along with Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) to introduce the Appalachian Trail Centennial Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to strengthen the public-private partnerships that preserve, maintain, and manage national trails across the country. The… Read more »
Today, Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after introducing the PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2024 with co-leads Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23). There are over 30 cosponsors of the legislation, and Senator Tom Cotton (AR) is carrying a Senate companion bill.
The PLO and PA Terror… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement in response to New York Governor Kathy Hochul's disparaging comments about New York's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), in which she said the program had become a "racket." Congressman Lawler sent a letter to Governor Hochul earlier this week urging the reversal of changes to the CDPAP in… Read more »
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a joint session of Congress this afternoon:
"I was deeply moved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks to Congress," said Congressman Lawler. "Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke of the horrors of October 7th, Israel's efforts going above… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement in response to U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's resignation. The resignation comes after reports of numerous security failures surrounding the attempted assassination of former President Trump, including reports that the shooter was spotted on the roof twenty minutes before firing. Yesterday,… Read more »
Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced the Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024, in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Trump on July 13th. The bill's original cosponsors include Reps. Marc Molinaro (NY-19), Brandon Williams (NY-22), and Tom Kean (NJ-07).
The Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024 establishes uniform… Read more »
This morning, Congressman Mike Lawler joined Assemblyman Matt Slater, Putnam Valley Town Supervisor Jackie Annabi, Putnam Valley Fire Chief Frank DiMarco, and volunteer firefighters at a press conference calling for OSHA to reverse course on its proposed Environmental Response standard jeopardizing these volunteer departments.
"In my district, New York's 17th Congressional District,… Read more »
Today, Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced their plans to introduce legislation providing enhanced United States Secret Service protection to former President Trump, President Biden, and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr..
“Last night’s attempted assassination of former President Trump was a dark moment in our nation’s history. As reports… Read more »
Congressman Mike Lawler just issued the following statement on the assassination attempt on President Trump at his Pennsylvania rally:
"I am praying for President Trump and his family, those in attendance at today’s rally, and our nation. Today’s assassination attempt is a tragedy for our country and must be universally condemned. Our elections must be decided by voters, not… Read more »
This morning, Congressman Mike Lawler joined leaders from Ossining, Somers, Cortlandt, and Mount Pleasant to announce $5 million in community project funding for Westchester County towns that was included in the federal funding bills for Fiscal Year 2024.
"When I was elected to represent this district, I promised that I would work with my partners at every level of government and… Read more »
