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CONGRESSMAN LAWLER JOINS GOTTHEIMER, MALLIOTAKIS, AND KEAN TO FORM BIPARTISAN ANTI-CONGESTION TAX CAUCUS

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Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after the announcement of the new, bipartisan Anti-Congestion Tax Caucus, aimed at confronting the MTA and Governor Hochul's cash grab. “I’m proud to join Congressman Gottheimer and Congresswoman Malliotakis to form the Anti-Congestion Tax Caucus,” said Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Co-Chair of the Anti-Congestion Tax…

CONGRESSMAN MIKE LAWLER AND BIPARTISAN GROUP OF STATE AND LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS RAISE CONCERNS WITH GOVERNOR HOCHUL'S HOUSING PLAN

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Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) held a press conference today with a bipartisan group of elected officials from Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam County, including state and local representatives, to raise concerns with Governor Hochul's proposed housing plan in the state budget. "The Governor's plan, a multi-pronged plan, on accessory dwelling units, transit-oriented development,…

CONGRESSMAN MIKE LAWLER CALLS ON WHITE HOUSE TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO MUNICIPALITIES AND SCHOOLS IMPACTED BY INFLUX OF MIGRANTS

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Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and County Executive Ed Day held a press conference today to address the need for additional funding from the federal government to help schools, municipalities, and non-profits deal with the influx of migrants. "We're here today to address concerns about a rise in costs for schools, municipalities, non-profits, and county governments dealing with the…

CONGRESSMAN MIKE LAWLER REACTS TO NEWS OF HOUSE ETHICS COMMITTEE INVESTIGATION INTO SANTOS' CONDUCT

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Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after news broke of a formal House Ethics Committee Investigation into Congressman Santos. “As I've said before, George Santos' conduct is embarrassing and unbecoming. If he had any dignity, he would resign,” said Congressman Mike Lawler. “This ethics investigation is long overdue and I look forward to a…

CONGRESSMAN LAWLER ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT TO PRESTIGIOUS HELSINKI COMMISSION

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Today, Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced his appointment by Speaker Kevin McCarthy to serve as Commissioner to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission. Lawler is the only freshman on the prestigious commission. The Helsinki Commission is an independent commission of the U.S. Federal Government established in 1976 by Congress and…

Congressman Mike Lawler Introduces Bipartisan Legislation with Congressman Ritchie Torres Establishing Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords

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Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) today announced he is partnering with Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) to introduce bipartisan legislation establishing a new special envoy position within the U.S. Department of State dedicated to advancing the Abraham Accords. “The diplomatic impact of the Abraham Accords has been incredible to watch, as relations between Israel and Arab…

Lawler, Keating, and Ross Introduce Resolution in Support of a Democratic Moldova

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Washington, D.C. – 2/24/23... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, along with Reps. Bill Keating (MA-09) and Deb Ross (NC-02), who are Co-Chairs of the Congressional Moldova Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing their demonstrated commitment to advancing democracy, strengthening civil society, and…

Lawler Denounces Threats Made Against Hudson Valley's Jewish Communities

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Washington, D.C. – 2/24/23... Today, Congressman Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after news of a potential "National Day of Hate" made headlines across the country:   "I am deeply disturbed by reports of a 'National Day of Hate' by extremist groups targeting our Jewish communities here in the Hudson Valley. Hate of any kind has no place in the Hudson Valley or in…

Lawler Says That New York Has 170,000 Reasons to Change Disastrous Cashless Bail Law

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New York, N.Y. – 2/13/23... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after news broke that New York City saw its highest level of felony crime since 2006, with over 170,000 felonies having been recorded in 2022: “I have been saying for years that cashless bail is an unmitigated disaster and time and again the numbers have proven me right. Just today, we…

Congressman Lawler, State Legislators, and Local Elected Officials Call on Hochul to Stop State Takeover of Local Control and Ludicrous MTA Region Tax Hike

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Mount Pleasant, N.Y. – 2/10/23... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after holding a press conference with state legislators, local elected officials, and concerned small business owners and residents to lay out their opposition to Governor Hochul’s radical takeover of local control and tax hike on small businesses:  “I stand here today with my…