Washington, D.C. - 2/19/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after a letter was sent by the Trump Administration informing New York State that congestion pricing aka the Central Business District Tolling Program, has been ended.
“I want to extend my sincere thanks to President Trump and his Administration for taking swift and decisive action to… Read more »
Pearl River, NY - 2/20/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) lambasted Governor Kathy Hochul for losing control of New York State’s prisons, requiring the National Guard to be activated to staff them.
“Governor Hochul activating the National Guard to staff prisons is the result of her total failure in recognizing there was a problem,” said Congressman Lawler (NY-17). “Our brave… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - 2/18/2025… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Josh Riley (NY-19), and James Moylan (GU) announced the introduction of H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act, bipartisan legislation that invests in home weatherization efforts to save low-income families hundreds of dollars on their energy bills while making… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - 2/18/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler applauded President Trump’s signing of an Executive Order aimed at expanding access to and lowering the cost of IVF treatments.
“Every family in America should have access to IVF treatments at a lower cost,” said Congressman Lawler (NY-17). “Millions of people struggle with fertility, and that should not be a barrier to… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - 2/13/2025… This week, Congressman Mike Lawler announced the reintroduction of a bill to officially rename the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the “Paul Piperato Post Office Building.”
Paul Piperato served as Rockland County Clerk for 15 years and worked tirelessly to improve county services. He developed a cutting-edge… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - 2/12/2025… Today, in the wake of the DOJ suing New York for its absurd, pro-criminal sanctuary policies, Congressman Mike Lawler demanded that Governor Kathy Hochul repeal New York’s absurd sanctuary executive orders and Green Light Law that she herself put in place, supported, extended, and oversaw the implementation of - or face severe consequences.
"If… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - 2/11/2025… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) reintroduced the bipartisan Doctors in Our Borders Act, which will expand the Conrad 30 program, tackling physician shortages in medical facilities across the country.
The Doctors in Our Borders Act allows states to issue 100 waivers, instead of the current 30, to foreign graduates of US… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - 2/10/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler, Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, released the following statement reacting to the breaking news that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas had signed a decree canceling the horrific practice of pay-to-slay.
“While I am thrilled to hear that President Abbas has announced an end to pay-to-slay,… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - 2/10/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler, Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, released the following statement reacting to news that Hamas has indefinitely paused releases of hostages.
“For over 16 months, Hamas has used these hostages in a perverse attempt to evade responsibility for the terrorist attack on October 7th,” said MENA Subcommittee… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - 2/7/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Endowment Accountability Act, a bill aimed at ensuring wealthy universities use their massive endowments to benefit students and academic programs rather than hoarding billions in tax-advantaged funds.
“If these institutions aren’t using their resources to lower tuition, expand financial aid, and improve… Read more »
