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Reps. Lawler, Frost Introduce Bipartisan Bill Protecting Passengers and Crew from Inhaling Toxic Fumes on Airplanes

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Washington, D.C. – 8/21/25… This week, Congressmen Mike Lawler (R-NY) Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), and John Garamendi (CA-08) reintroduced the bipartisan Safe Air on Airplanes Act, legislation to secure clean air on airplanes to ensure the safety of the nearly 3 million people, including flight crews and passengers, who fly daily. Specifically, the Safe Air on Airplanes…

Lawler Joins Kamlager-Dove in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Uphold America’s Commitment to Afghan Allies

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Washington, D.C. – 8/20/25… This week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, alongside Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, Dina Titus (NV-01), and Michael McCaul (TX-10) introduced the bipartisan Enduring Welcome Act. The…

Lawler Introduces Bill to Update Counterintelligence Training, Protect Diplomatic Security Agents

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Washington, D.C. – 8/19/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, introduced the Modernize Diplomatic Security Training Act, legislation to strengthen counterintelligence training for certain Diplomatic Security special agents serving in high-threat environments.  “Hostile foreign intelligence…

Lawler Responds to Calls for Expanded Background Checks, Focus on Real Crime Solutions

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Washington, D.C. – 8/18/25… Last week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a letter affirming his support for commonsense gun safety measures, stressing that expanding background checks to private sellers will do little to address the root causes of violent crime in New York. His letter responded to New York Democratic Members of Congress who urged him to back H.R. 18, the Bipartisan…

Chairman Lawler Introduces Bill to Repeal Inactive Restrictions on Building U.S. Facilities in Israel

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Washington, D.C. – 8/15/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, introduced the Keeping Official Territories Eligible for Land-use (KOTEL) Act to repeal outdated restrictions on the use of specific Diplomatic Security funds for the acquisition, development, or construction of any facility in Israel,…

Lawler Slams Hochul’s Energy Policies as PSC Approves Central Hudson Rate Hikes

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Pearl River, N.Y. – 8/15/25… Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) today blasted Governor Kathy Hochul and Albany Democrats after the New York State Public Service Commission approved a three-year rate hike request from Central Hudson Gas & Electric. This a move that will drive energy bills even higher for Hudson Valley families and small businesses. Under the PSC’s approval, Central…

Congressman Lawler Marks 90th Anniversary of Social Security

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Pearl River, N.Y. – 8/14/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement marking the 90th anniversary of Social Security and reaffirming his commitment to protecting the program for current recipients and future generations. “Today is the 90th anniversary of Social Security, one of the most important commitments our government has ever made to the American…

Lawler Introduces GRAVE Act to Ensure Reserve Service Members Receive Proper Recognition in Death

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Washington, D.C. – 8/8/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Giving Reservists A Valiant Eternity (GRAVE) Act, legislation to ensure members of the Reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for a government-furnished headstone or grave marker, even if they did not meet the minimum active-duty service threshold currently required by the Department of…

Congressman Lawler Celebrates Reopening of Rockland Social Security Office, Renews Push for In-Person Hearings

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Washington, D.C. – 8/5/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), proudly announced the opening of the West Nyack Social Security office on Monday, August 11, 2025, following a temporary closure for renovations. This milestone comes after persistent efforts from Congressman Lawler and his office to ensure the facility reopened promptly and restored critical services to Hudson Valley…

Congressman Mike Lawler Celebrates the Release of Yeonsoo Go From ICE Detention After Intervening

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Pearl River, N.Y. – 8/5/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) confirmed that Yeonsoo Go, a recent graduate of Scarsdale High School detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been successfully released and reunited with her family. "I'm proud to confirm that Yeonsoo Go has been released to her family and is now home. My office worked closely with federal officials to…