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Rockland County Times: Lawler Proposes Tax Credit for IVF treatment

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This week, Congressman Mike Lawler held a press conference with local residents at the Westchester Medical Center to unveil crucial legislation expanding access to IVF for New York families. The IVF Access and Affordability Act would create a tax credit – $20,000 for individuals and $40,000 for couples filing jointly – for assisted reproductive technology expenses, providing much-needed…

Reps. Lawler, D'Esposito, and Stefanik Introduce Justice for 9/11 Act

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Bill would prevent plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and 9/11 co-conspirators, and guarantees that the death penalty remains on table. Today, Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17), Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04), and Elise Stefanik (NY-21) announced the introduction of the Justice for 9/11 Act, which would prevent plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and his fellow 9/11…

Congressman Mike Lawler Announces Resolution of Over 4,000 Constituent Cases

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Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced that his office has resolved more than 4,000 constituent cases brought to his office by residents of New York's 17th District and their families. These cases have ranged from helping veterans receive long-sought benefits they were due, expediting passports for hundreds of families in NY-17, including the opening of a new passport facility…

Congressman Lawler Joins State Senator Rolison, Assemblymen Slater and Beephan in Calling on NYSED Commissioner Rosa to Remove Carmel Trustee Jim Wise from Office

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Commissioner Rosa Letter

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined State Senator Rob Rolison, Assemblyman Matt Slater, and Assemblyman Anil "AJ" Beephan in sending a letter to New York State Education Department (NYSED) Commissioner Betty Rosa urging the removal of Carmel Central School District Trustee Jim Wise. Trustee Wise has defended the slogan "from the river to the sea," which is widely seen…

NY Post: Bill would bar future death penalty-free 9/11 plea deals for KSM, terror plotters: ‘Anything less is a disservice’

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The federal government would be barred from entering into any future death penalty-free plea deals with terror mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and others accused in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks under legislation introduced by New York Republican lawmakers. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-Rockland) introduced the “Justice for 9/11 Act” following the outcry over the plea deal military…

LTE: Examiner News: Mariah: Lawler’s Commitment to Constituents and District Have Been Impressive

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It’s almost every other week that I see Congressman Mike Lawler’s mobile office hours and Town Halls advertised. After a little careful research, I realized that he and his staff have made an appearance in virtually every town and village in our district, and are certainly on track to do so by Election Day... Lawler is a different kind of congressman. He’s there for the tough…

Congressman Mike Lawler Announces Over $21 Million in Funding for Clean Water Projects Across NY-17

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Between FY 2024 and FY 2025, Congressman Mike Lawler has returned over $21 million for clean water in 12 separate municipalities, with 14 projects in total receiving funding. Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement after securing an additional $7,983,200 in Community Project Funding for clean water projects across NY-17, building on the $13,487,000 secured in…

Congressman Mike Lawler Unveils Crucial Legislation Expanding Access to IVF for New York Families

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Lawler IVF Press Conference

Valhalla, NY - 8/2/2024… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler held a press conference with local residents at the Westchester Medical Center to unveil crucial legislation expanding access to IVF for New York families. The IVF Access and Affordability Act will create a tax credit – $20,000 for individuals and $40,000 for couples filing jointly – for assisted reproductive…

Congressman Mike Lawler Applauds Defense Secretary Austin for Revoking 9/11 Plea Deal

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Comes after scathing letter from Congressman Lawler and New York Congressional Delegation to President Biden and Vice President Harris excoriating the plea deal. Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement after news broke that Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III revoked the plea deal offered to Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and his co-conspirators. This decision puts the…

Reps. Lawler and Caraveo Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Four-Year Degree Benefit to Police Officers

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Today, Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) announced the introduction of H.R. 9180, the Educational and Career Opportunities for Public Safety (EdCOPS) Act. This bipartisan bill, co-sponsored by Congressman John James (MI-10), addresses police staffing challenges by providing education benefits to police officers and their…