Press Releases

Rep. Lawler released the following statement following news breaking that tolls may soon increase on the new Tappan Zee Bridge. “New York State's government and its excessive taxes and fees are already the face of the affordability crisis impacting so many families across the Hudson Valley," said Rep. Lawler. "Now, Governor Hochul and the Thruway Authority want to commit highway robbery… Read more »

Today, in response to the expiration of Title 42 and an anticipated wave of hundreds of thousands of migrants crossing the border, Representatives Mike Lawler, Pat Ryan, and Marc Molinaro called on the federal government to declare a state of emergency for New York in response to the migrant crisis. “With Title 42 expiring tonight, we are seeing a surge of migrants approaching the… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after meeting one-on-one with President Biden during his trip to Westchester County. "I have long said that I have 3 parameters in the debt ceiling that must be met - one, the President and Senator Schumer must negotiate with Speaker McCarthy in good faith, two, we must enact long-term spending reforms and reduce… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement in response to breaking news that George Santos had been charged by federal prosecutors. "I reiterate my call for George Santos to step down." New York's 17th Congressional District is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester County. Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement in advance of President Biden's trip to Westchester Countytomorrow. "I have 3 parameters in the debt ceiling that must be met - one, the President and Senator Schumer must negotiate with Speaker McCarthy, two, we must enact long-term spending reforms and reduce spending, and three, we must… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement after introducing H.R. 3106, the IGO Anti-Boycott Act. This would make statutory changes to the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to cover boycott efforts by international governmental organizations (IGOs), whereas the existing anti-boycott law can be… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined dozens of lawmakers today calling out lies about "cuts" to veterans services being pushed by the Biden Administration and House Democrats. The full text of the letter can be viewed below. "President Biden and House Democrats have been engaging in bald-faced lies about perceived 'cuts' to Veterans Services,… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after Mayor Eric Adams announced plans to bus migrants to Rockland County. "Mayor Eric Adams must not send migrants to Rockland County as part of his plan to alleviate the strain New York City is under," said Congressman Lawler. "Rockland County… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after the Federal Highway Administration provided a legal letter of sufficiency to the Metropolitan Transit Authority. "In a classic Friday news dump, the Federal Highway Administration sent a legal letter of sufficiency to the MTA, paving the way for congestion pricing to move one… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after assisting in the introduction of the New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act, legislation that restores and protects the vital water resources of the Hudson, Mohawk, and Raritan Rivers and their tributaries. "One of the 17th Congressional Districts most important features is the Hudson River," said… Read more »