Press Releases

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17)  was joined by 8 of his Republican colleagues from New York in sending a letter to Governor Hochul and New York State Education Department Commissioner Betty Rosa demanding an investigation into how an anti-Semitic question appeared on a statewide Regents Exam. “I was appalled to see this blatantly anti-Semitic question on the New York State Regents… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement after news broke that Governor Kathy Hochul is planning to raise taxes on small businesses in the MTA Region in order to fund New York State's bloated and wasteful budget. “I am appalled, but not surprised, that Governor Hochul is once again treating New Yorkers in the MTA Region like ATMs,” said Rep. Lawler. “Rather than working… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement after the bipartisan introduction of the Middle-Class Tax Relief Act, which would increase the SALT cap deduction for single filers to $100,000 and for married couples to $200,000. “There’s a reason New York leads the nation in out-migration and it has nothing to do with the weather. The cost-of-living is crushing families of all… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement upon news of a deadly shooting at a synagogue in Jerusalem that claimed at least 5 lives and left many others injured. "My heart goes out to the victims of today’s deadly terror attack in Israel’s Capital. No one should have to fear for their lives in a place of worship, yet… Read more »

Today, the House Financial Services Committee announced the selection of Congressman Mike Lawler to serve on two critical subcommittees, Capital Markets and Housing and Insurance. “I am thrilled to have been selected to serve on the Capital Markets and Housing and Insurance Subcommittees,” Rep. Lawler stated. “I look forward to working with Chairman McHenry and Subcommittee members on… Read more »

Congressman Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after a press conference with County Executive Ed Day, Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann, Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht, Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny, and Stony Point Supervisor Jim Monaghan to announce the introduction of Congressman Lawler’s bill - the “SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act.” “Hudson Valley… Read more »

[Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. POOL/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES] Washington, D.C., 1/20/2023… Congressman and newly-appointed House Foreign Affairs Committee member Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after news broke that North Korea appears to be providing the Wagner Group, a Russian paramilitary organization… Read more »

 Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after a press conference with Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) that announced the reintroduction of the Anti-Congestion Tax Act, a measure aimed at stopping the MTA’s ridiculous congestion pricing cash grab. “For too long, Hudson Valley commuters have gotten the short end of the stick,” said Congressman… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) was proud to join his fellow New York Republican Representatives on Friday in supporting the Stop Enabling Repeat Violence and Endangering (SERVE) Our Communities Act. This legislation, sponsored by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), authorizes $10 million in anti-recidivism grant funding from the Department of Justice for states that have laws directing… Read more »

The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the selection of Congressman Mike Lawler to serve as a member during the 118th Congress, making him one of the only freshmen selected to serve on this critical committee. “I am thrilled to have been selected to serve on the House Foreign Affairs Committee,” Rep. Lawler stated. “I look forward to working with Chairman McCaul and… Read more »