Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement after news broke that the Biden administration had approved the MTA and Governor Hochul's disastrous congestion pricing plan.
“It comes as a shock, but not a surprise, that the Biden administration decided to let the MTA move forward with one of the largest cash grabs from suburban commuters in history,” said Congressman… Read more »
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after Prime Minister Modi's historic speech in the House chambers.
"I was thrilled to welcome Prime Minister Modi to the Capitol and thank him and all of India for our friendship and alliance," said Congressman Lawler. "India is an essential partner in the Indo-Pacific region."
"During my… Read more »
The legislation would require the VA to provide health care for conditions linked to PFAS exposure.
Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Dan Kildee (MI-8) released the following statement after introducing the VET PFAS Act, legislation that would ensure that veterans and families exposed to toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at military… Read more »
Today, Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3099, Rep. Lawler's legislation to establish a Special Envoy position in the State Department for the Abraham Accords and his first bill to pass the House floor.
“I am pleased that today the House of Representatives passed the Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords… Read more »
Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Member and Representative Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement in response to reports that the Chinese Communist Party is establishing an espionage facility in Cuba.
“China, our greatest geopolitical foe, has taken another step toward usurping diplomatic norms and undermining our national security,” said Congressman Lawler.… Read more »
Today, in response to the seeming collapse of public safety, the rule of law, and democratic government in Haiti, Reps. Mike Lawler, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, María Elvira Salazar, and Sydney Kamlager-Dove introduced a resolution calling for the redoubling of diplomatic efforts by the United States and its international partners to help achieve a negotiated, Haitian-led solution to the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Lawler announced he is seeking a veteran for a two-year paid position in his district office through the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. The person selected for this position will join his team as a district representative and will attend local meetings and events on behalf of Congressman Lawler and act as a facilitator between constituents and federal,… Read more »
This week, Reps. Lawler (NY-17) and Moskowitz (FL-23) introduced H.R. 3774, the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act, to crack down on illicit purchases of Iranian oil and hold Iran's enablers accountable.
“Iran is part of a new axis of evil that exists around the globe, working in tandem with Russia, China, and North Korea to evade international sanctions… Read more »
Today, Congressman Lawler introduced legislation to rescind federal funding for colleges that promote anti-semitism on their campuses. This comes on the heels of a virulently anti-Semitic CUNY Law School graduation speech, the latest in a long string of anti-semitic incidents on CUNY campuses.
Original cosponsors of the legislation include Reps. Anthony D'Esposito, Joe Wilson, Brian… Read more »
Today, following the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) through the House, Congressman Lawler released the following statement.
“Throughout the debt ceiling debate, I've had three parameters. The President must negotiate with the Speaker, we must cut spending, and we cannot default. The Fiscal Responsibility Act met all three, which is why I was proud to support… Read more »
