Press Releases

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after federal regulators seized First Republic Bank and sold it to JPMorgan Chase. "While Congress must examine the causes of each of the recent bank failures, what is clear to anyone, except this administration, is that inflation and reckless government spending is wreaking havoc on the… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after President Yoon's historic speech in the House chambers. "I was thrilled to welcome President Yoon and his delegation to Washington D.C. and the Capitol, and thank him and all of South Korea for our friendship and alliance," said Congressman Lawler. "South Korea is one of the United States' strongest… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after voting against the majority of his party on H.J. Res. 39. "Preventing American companies from accessing equipment they need while we make the shift away from our reliance on China would needlessly harm the US economy. A big part of why I supported H.R.1 - The Lower Energy Costs Act - was to ensure that our country… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after penning a letter to Treasury Secretary highlighting concerns about the ties between Chinese stock trading platforms and the Chinese Communist Party. The letter can be viewed below. "Following last month's hearing on TikTok, it's clear that the Chinese Communist Party has the ability to access user data from… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced today that his office is extending its submission deadline for the 41st Annual Congressional Art Competition from this Friday, April 28th to next Friday, May 5th. “I’m thrilled to be hosting this competition and helping to highlight some of the artistic talent that exists across our community!” Rep. Lawler stated when announcing his office's… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced the introduction of legislation today that would stop the Biden administration's effort to saddle homeowners with good credit with hidden fees that could amount to thousands of additional dollars a year on mortgages. The bill language can be found below. "The Biden administration's effort to saddle Hudson Valley homeowners with… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after the passage of the Limit, Save, and Grow Act of 2023. For video of the Congressman's remarks during floor debate for the bill, click here. "Throughout this debate, I have had three basic parameters: the President and the Majority Leader must negotiate with the Speaker; we must cut spending; and we must not… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Congressman Pat Ryan (NY-18), Congressman Marc Molinaro (NY-19), and Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) sent a bipartisan letter to Holtec International raising concerns with the decommissioning process at Indian Point. "I have been in contact with Holtec International since the beginning of my term regarding their plans to dispose of the leftover… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after news broke that Governor Hochul was removing her overriding of home rule from her housing plan. "For months, I've been calling on Governor Hochul to remove her ludicrous overriding of home rule from her housing plan and I'm glad to see she finally relented," said Rep. Lawler. "It was… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after holding his inaugural Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis Roundtable at Carmel Town Hall. Congressman Lawler was joined by Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne, State Senator Rob Rolison, Assemblyman Matt Slater, and dozens of organizations that are experts in treatment and recovery. "The scourge of the fentanyl… Read more »