This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced H.Res 775, a resolution condemning the New York City Democratic Socialists of America (NYC-DSA) for their shocking display of support for the recent Hamas terrorist attack against Israel.
"It is absolutely disgusting that the NYC-DSA held a rally celebrating the murderous rampage of Hamas terrorists through Israel," Congressman Lawler… Read more »
This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (D-MI-07) introduced bipartisan legislation to reduce carbon emissions and nutrient pollution. The bill, the Conservation and Regenerative Optimization Practices (CROP) for Farming Act, would prioritize payments from the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to farm efforts that reduce nitrous… Read more »
This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced H.Res.776, a resolution calling on the Biden Administration to rescind its release of $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds and lawfully enforce the Taylor Force Act.
"On all fronts, the Administration must stop subsidizing terrorism. From the start, I have been deeply critical of… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) roundly criticized the State Department's evacuation plan for Americans in Israel, which makes Americans pay the bill for evacuation from Israel, only provides transportation to a third party country, and leaves Americans to book their own lodging and return travel to the United States.
"The State Department's half-hearted evacuation of… Read more »
Today Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joined Chairman David Kustoff (R-TN-08), Ranking Member Dean Phillips (D-MN-03), and other members of the bipartisan House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group in issuing the following statement in response to the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel:
“We strongly condemn the brutal, barbaric terrorist attack… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) called on the Biden Administration to send military planes to Israel to help get American citizens back home as swiftly as possible.
"In addition to ensuring Israel has every resource available to defend itself, we must move as rapidly as possible to get Americans home," said Representative Lawler (NY-17). "At least 14 Americans have been… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Secretary Blinken demanding answers on the State Department's plan to account for, and ensure the safety of American citizens in Israel.
"While we must work to ensure that Israel has all of the weaponry and equipment needed to defend itself, we must also address the situation… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, vehemently condemned the attack on Israel. This morning, the militant Hamas rulers of the Gaza Strip carried out a multi-front attack on Israel, firing thousands of rockets and infiltrating the besieged nation's borders in several locations.
"Today is not only Shabbat but also the holiday of Simchat… Read more »
Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) today announced his co-sponsorship of H.R. 5641, the Pay Our Troops Act. This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) would ensure that members of the military continue to get paid in the event of a government shutdown. H.R. 5641 has close to 30 co-sponsors and additional members are adding their… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced bicameral legislation this week to help reduce food waste. The bipartisan New Opportunities for Technological Innovation, Mitigation, and Education to Overcome Waste Act, or the NO TIME TO Waste Act, would support research and new technologies, bolster collaboration between the… Read more »
