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Congressman Lawler Releases Statement Commending Speaker Johnson for Putting Forth Foreign Aid Package

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Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement commending Speaker Mike Johnson for putting forward a robust foreign aid package with support for Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine. “I commend Speaker Johnson for putting forth this robust foreign aid package which will help our allies in need,” said Congressman Lawler. “Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan are facing existential…

Reps. Lawler and Moskowitz Call for Immediate Senate Vote on SHIP Act

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Today, Congressmen Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) issued the following statement calling on the U.S. Senate to immediately vote and pass the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act. This bipartisan legislation, which passed the House of Representatives last November by a 342 to 69 margin, would weaken Iran’s ability to use its illegal oil sales to fund terrorist…

Rep. Lawler Issues Statement on Passage of Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act

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Today, Congressmen Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) issued the following statement on the passage of the Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act, bipartisan legislation he introduced alongside Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05) to target the financial institutions processing Iranian petroleum sanctions. "Iran is the number one state sponsor of terror in the world. For years, they have funded Hamas,…

Congressman Mike Lawler Releases Statement in Support of Rockland County Executive Ed Day's Lawsuit Against MTA

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Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement praising Rockland County Executive Ed Day for filing a lawsuit against the MTA to stop congestion pricing. “County Executive Ed Day’s lawsuit against the MTA is warranted and has merit,” said Congressman Lawler. “Rockland County commuters are being screwed by the MTA on a daily basis, and now they’re pouring salt in…

Congressman Mike Lawler Slams MTA's Adoption of Congestion Pricing Cash Grab

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Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement slamming the MTA for voting to approve congestion pricing charges that will cost first responders, nurses, doctors, teachers, and all workers in Manhattan’s Central Business District at least $15 a day just to get to work. “I’ve been opposed to congestion pricing since day one, and the MTA’s decision to charge $15…

Congressman Mike Lawler Releases Statement as Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Mifepristone Access

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Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on a case relating to Mifepristone access. “As I said when the decision was made to hear this case, the Supreme Court should stand down on this issue,” said Congressman Lawler. “Decisions regarding access to prescription medication should be left to doctors, their patients,…

Congressman Mike Lawler Slams Biden Administration For Not Vetoing Anti-Israel UN Resolution

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Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement reacting to the Biden Administration’s decision to allow the UN Security Council to pass a resolution that calls for a ceasefire.  “Since the barbaric terrorist attack of October 7th, my position has been clear: in order for there to be a ceasefire, Hamas must…

Congressman Mike Lawler Announces Millions in Federal Funding to Address Flooding Issues in Clarkstown

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Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after securing nearly $2.5 million in federal funding to address chronic flooding issues in the Town of Clarkstown. The funding will go towards a project on Jeffrey Court, an area with chronic flooding in West Nyack, and flooding issues that exist along the New York State Thruway. With the most recent appropriations…

Representative Lawler Issues Statement on Hudson River Protection Act Passing Through Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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The Hudson River Protection Act introduced by Representatives Lawler, Ryan, and Molinaro passed through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee as part of the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, teeing up the bill for a vote on the House floor in the coming months. This legislation would amend the 2020 Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act, removing any…

Representative Lawler Issues Statement on Passage of Second Bipartisan FY24 Appropriations Package

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Today, Representative Mike Lawler issued the following statement after voting in favor of the second bipartisan appropriations package, which passed the House by a margin of 286 to 134. "Today, the House completed its work on the 2024 appropriations process," said Congressman Lawler. "I was proud to vote in favor of this budget, which included an increase in funding for Head…