Pearl River, N.Y. – 8/15/25… Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) today blasted Governor Kathy Hochul and Albany Democrats after the New York State Public Service Commission approved a three-year rate hike request from Central Hudson Gas & Electric. This a move that will drive energy bills even higher for Hudson Valley families and small businesses.
Under the PSC’s approval, Central… Read more »
Pearl River, N.Y. – 8/14/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement marking the 90th anniversary of Social Security and reaffirming his commitment to protecting the program for current recipients and future generations.
“Today is the 90th anniversary of Social Security, one of the most important commitments our government has ever made to the American… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 8/8/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Giving Reservists A Valiant Eternity (GRAVE) Act, legislation to ensure members of the Reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for a government-furnished headstone or grave marker, even if they did not meet the minimum active-duty service threshold currently required by the Department of… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 8/5/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), proudly announced the opening of the West Nyack Social Security office on Monday, August 11, 2025, following a temporary closure for renovations. This milestone comes after persistent efforts from Congressman Lawler and his office to ensure the facility reopened promptly and restored critical services to Hudson Valley… Read more »
Pearl River, N.Y. – 8/5/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) confirmed that Yeonsoo Go, a recent graduate of Scarsdale High School detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been successfully released and reunited with her family.
"I'm proud to confirm that Yeonsoo Go has been released to her family and is now home. My office worked closely with federal officials to… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 8/5/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, introduced the Secure Our Embassies Act to address gaps in counterintelligence readiness and coordination by promoting integrated security planning and role-specific training across Diplomatic Technology Officers (DTOs), Regional… Read more »
Pearl River, N.Y. – 8/5/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement regarding Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent comments to ignore the state constitution’s ban on mid-decade redistricting and partisan gerrymandering, and the Independent Redistricting Commission. This comes on the heels of Hochul and Albany Democrats:
Gerrymandering New York’s Congressional Maps… Read more »
A comprehensive housing package that offers bipartisan, pro-growth solutions to lower costs, expand supply, improve safety, and strengthen oversight
Washington, D.C. – 8/1/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Revitalizing America’s Housing Act, a wide-ranging bipartisan bill designed to expand housing supply, reduce costs, improve health and safety, and… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – 7/29/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, introduced the Parity in Diplomatic Security Investigations Act to allow Diplomatic Security (DS) special agents to carry out the interception of wire, oral, and electronic communications without seeking preapproval every given… Read more »
Pearl River, NY – 7/25/25… Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement today after learning that Robert McCain, the paroled murderer previously convicted for the brutal killing of Pearl River teenager Paula Bohovesky in 1980, has been arrested again, this time accused of forcibly touching a child.
"This disgraceful and utterly predictable incident highlights precisely… Read more »
