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REP. LAWLER JOINS REPS. MENG, FITZPATRICK, PHILLIPS, KAMLAGER-DOVE, AND SALAZAR IN INTRODUCING BIPARTISAN YOUTH, PEACE, AND SECURITY ACT

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This week, U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) joined Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Dean Phillips (D-MN), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), and María Salazar (R-FL) in reintroducing the Youth, Peace, and Security Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation emphasizes the importance of youth leadership and involvement in worldwide peacebuilding and conflict prevention…

REP. LAWLER ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE VOICE VOTE REPORTING OF H.RES 609 OPPOSING CONGESTION PRICING

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Representative Mike Lawler (NY-17) was pleased to announce his cosponsorship of H.Res.609 expressing opposition to congestion pricing, a resolution which was introduced by his New York colleague Representative Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY-4), and to see this legislation referred unanimously from the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. "As I have said before, congestion…

REP. LAWLER INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN DOCTORS IN OUR BORDERS ACT

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This week, Congressman Lawler (NY-17) introduced the bipartisan Doctors in our Borders Act, bipartisan legislation that will expand the Conrad 30 program, which will tackle physician shortages in medical facilities across the country. Specifically, this bill will allow states to issue 100 waivers, instead of the current 30, to foreign graduates of US medical…

CONGRESSMAN LAWLER CALLS ON GOVERNOR HOCHUL TO FULLY FUND REPAIRS AT ALL 13 PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN EAST RAMAPO FOLLOWING FAILED BUILDING CONDITIONS SURVEY

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Hochul Ramapo Letter

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after sending a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul urging the state to fully fund repairs to fix the failing building conditions at East Ramapo Central School District's public schools.  All 13 of the East Ramapo Central School district's public school buildings received a failing grade…

CONGRESSMAN LAWLER INTRODUCES FENTANYL KILLS ACT TO COMBAT FENTANYL TRAFFICKING

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Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Fentanyl Kills Act, legislation that would charge individuals who have trafficked fentanyl with attempted murder. The legislation is an important step in tackling the fentanyl crisis impacting Hudson Valley communities and will dissuade drug traffickers from spreading this poison across the country. "The fentanyl…

REP. LAWLER AND ASSEMBLYMAN SLATER SEND LETTER TO PRESIDENT BIDEN URGING INDIVIDUAL HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE AND WESTCHESTER RELIEF

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Over the weekend, President Biden approved Governor Hochul's request for a major disaster declaration for Rockland, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties but did not approve funding for Westchester County or individual homeowner assistance. Pearl River, NY, 7/24/23... Yesterday, Representative Mike Lawler and Assemblyman Matt Slater sent a letter to President Biden on behalf of their Hudson…

REP. LAWLER ANNOUNCES MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION SECURED FOR ROCKLAND, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS COUNTIES

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Lawler had been in nonstop communication with local, state, and federal officials and has fought to ensure residents receive all relief needed to rebuild and recover from devastating July 9th and July 10th flooding. Following repeated calls for assistance in the wake of devastating floods that rocked communities across the Hudson Valley, Congressmen Mike Lawler announced…

REP. LAWLER SENDS FOLLOW-UP LETTER TO SECRETARY YELLEN REGARDING CHINESE BROKER DEALERS

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This week, Representative Lawler followed up on a letter he had sent to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on April 27th in which he highlighted concerns about the ties between Chinese stock trading platforms and the Chinese Communist Party. Although the receipt of that letter was acknowledged, no reply had been given regarding the issues raised. In that initial…

LAWLER, SPANBERGER LEAD 75-MEMBER BIPARTISAN EFFORT REAFFIRMING STRONG SUPPORT FOR PEPFAR

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U.S. Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) today led a group of 75 Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. House reiterating their strong support for fighting HIV/AIDS through the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).  In a letter sent to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Special…

CONGRESSMAN LAWLER WELCOMES ISRAELI PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG TO CONGRESS

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Lawler and Herzog in United States Capitol

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after Israeli President Herzog's historic speech in the House chambers. "I was honored to welcome President Herzog of Israel to the United States Capitol, be part of his welcome escort, and attend his address to a joint session of Congress," said Congressman Lawler. "Israel and the United States…