Press Releases

Today, Rep. Lawler (R-NY) joined a bipartisan group of representatives led by Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Veronica Escobar (D-TX), Rep. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-PR), Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-MI), Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR), and Rep. Kathy Manning (D-NC). in introducing an updated version of the Dignity Act to fix our… Read more »

Rep. Lawler released the following statement after news broke regarding false claims made by the YIT Foundation. “The false claims made by YIT Foundation Executive Director Sharon Toney-Finch are truly appalling," said Rep. Lawler. "Her decision to exploit our veterans - and the genuine admiration and love our community has for them - could have turned an… Read more »

Rep. Lawler released the following statement after introducing legislation that would extend the availability of funds for Emergency Assistance to Non-Public School (EANS) I and II. These funds are designed to help non-public schools deal with additional costs incurred due to the pandemic, and must be spent by September 30, 2023 (for EANS I) or September 30, 2024 (for EANS… Read more »

Rep. Lawler released the following statement in advance of the upcoming vote regarding the expulsion of George Santos. “As I have said repeatedly regarding George Santos, he should resign. If he had any dignity or decency, he would." said Rep. Mike Lawler. "His conduct is embarrassing and unbecoming, and has proven to be a serious distraction from the important work the… Read more »

Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15), and the American Jewish Committee joined together today to herald the passage of H.R. 3099, which would create a Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords advancing through the House Foreign Affairs Committee today, setting it up for a floor vote in the coming weeks. “H.R. 3099 is about demonstrating our commitment to peace and stability… Read more »

U.S. Representatives Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.), and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) and United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Steve Daines (R-Montana) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act, a bill honoring women who served in the U.S. Cadet Nurse… Read more »

Rep. Lawler released the following statement after the Durham Report was made public yesterday. “The findings of the Durham Report were startling and troubling, and represent a severe breach of protocol and due process on the part of the FBI. News organizations across the spectrum, including Fox News and CNN, have acknowledged the impact of this report," said Rep.… Read more »

Rep. Lawler released the following statement following the New York Times front-page article regarding President Biden's visit to his district last week. During the visit, President Biden thanked Rep. Lawler for his reasonableness and for attending the event. “Republican Congressman Mike Lawler is here, as well. Mike's on the other team, but you know what? Mike is the kinda guy that when… Read more »

Rep. Lawler released the following statement following news breaking that tolls may soon increase on the new Tappan Zee Bridge. “New York State's government and its excessive taxes and fees are already the face of the affordability crisis impacting so many families across the Hudson Valley," said Rep. Lawler. "Now, Governor Hochul and the Thruway Authority want to commit highway robbery… Read more »

Today, in response to the expiration of Title 42 and an anticipated wave of hundreds of thousands of migrants crossing the border, Representatives Mike Lawler, Pat Ryan, and Marc Molinaro called on the federal government to declare a state of emergency for New York in response to the migrant crisis. “With Title 42 expiring tonight, we are seeing a surge of migrants approaching the… Read more »