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Lawler Applauds 21st Century Road to Housing Act Being Made Law

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Washington, D.C. – 7/11/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) celebrated the enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, landmark bipartisan legislation that will help address the nation’s severe housing shortage and lower costs for American families. The United States faces a shortage of as many as 8 million housing units. Regulatory delays and outdated zoning have…

Lawler Congratulates The New York Knicks’ Historic 2026 NBA Championship With Resolution

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Washington, D.C. – 7/10/26… Today, Congressman Lawler (NY-17) introduced a resolution congratulating the New York Knicks, the 2026 National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals Champions, securing the team’s first NBA title since 1973 after winning in five games against the San Antonio Spurs. The resolution recognizes the Knicks’ historic championship run and the team’s remarkable…

Lawler Secures Extension of Work Authorization for Haitian TPS Beneficiaries

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Pearl River, N.Y. – 7/10/26…  Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced guidance extending the validity of employment authorization documents for eligible Haitian TPS beneficiaries. Instead of expiring today, documents will remain valid until July 24, 2026.  This decision comes…

Lawler, Gottheimer Urge Federal Agencies to Coordinate Against AI Threats Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections

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Washington, D.C. – 7/9/26… This week, Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Co-Chair of the Democratic AI Commission, are continuing their bipartisan effort to strengthen safeguards around artificial intelligence and protect the integrity of the 2026 elections, this week urging federal agencies to coordinate their response to emerging AI-related risks. In a letter sent…

Lawler Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Protection of the Land and Water Conservation Fund

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Washington, D.C. – 7/7/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) led a bipartisan letter to House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman urging him to reject any effort to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) as the Committee considers legislation to reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund. Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, Chairman Westerman’s…

Lawler, Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand EXIM Support for U.S. Quantum Leadership

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Washington, D.C. – 7/6/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced the Advancing American Quantum Leadership Act of 2026, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to expand American leadership in quantum information science and technology and strengthen U.S. export competitiveness. Companion legislation was also introduced in the Senate by Senators Andy Kim…

Lawler Introduces Bill to Redirect Unused Housing Voucher Funds to Families in Need

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Washington, D.C. – 7/6/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Housing Voucher Reallocation Act, requiring the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reallocate unused voucher funding to public housing agencies that have fully utilized their available resources, helping ensure continued rental assistance for eligible families and maximizing the impact of…

Lawler Urges Senate to Immediately Pass Bipartisan Bill Extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

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Washington, D.C. – 7/6/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune urging the Senate to immediately take up and pass H.R. 1689, bipartisan legislation that would extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians following the recent Supreme Court decision allowing the Administration to terminate the program. Reps. Lawler and Laura…

Lawler, Sherman Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging President Trump to Maintain Prohibition of F-35 Sales to Turkey

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Washington, D.C. – 7/2/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Brad Sherman (CA-32) led a group of colleagues in a bipartisan letter to President Trump expressing deep concern over any effort to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.  The F-35 program is one of the Department of Defense’s most strategically important initiatives, designed to strengthen interoperability between the…

Lawler Applauds Court Victory Expanding Professional Degree Status for Nursing and Healthcare Students

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Washington, D.C. – 6/30/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) welcomed the Department of Education's decision to comply with a federal court’s order to expand its list of professional degree programs, a move that restores access to higher federal student loan limits for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies,…