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Pearl River, N.Y. - 4/17/2025… Today, in response to Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s rally in Rockland County, where he falsely - and without evidence - accused Congressman Mike Lawler of cutting Medicaid, Rep. Lawler called Sen. Schumer “an inveterate liar” with a shameful record of putting partisan politics ahead of what’s best for New Yorkers.  “When Chuck Schumer got to… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - 4/14/2025… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) reintroduced legislation to help ensure healthcare coverage for children and adults struggling with dyspraxia/DCD. The Gabriel Rosenberg Dyspraxia/DCD Coverage Act establishes a GAO study to report to Congress on how dyspraxia/DCD treatment is currently covered by insurance and what barriers to… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - 4/16/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, sent a letter to U.S. Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, urging him to reject any nuclear agreement with Iran that allows the regime to retain enrichment capabilities or reverts to the failed policies of the past. The… Read more »

Regarding "Mike Lawler said he 'secured' $33M for Hudson Valley community projects. What happened?," lohud.com, April 1: As someone born and raised in Rockland County — and after spending nearly 20 years working in Washington, D.C. — I’ve seen plenty of politicians talk a good game. But Rep. Mike Lawler is different. He doesn’t just talk — he delivers. I’m a lifelong Democrat. I didn’t… Read more »

Pearl River, N.Y. - 4/15/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement to reflect on his first 100 days in office during the 119th Congress, highlighting key legislative successes, community engagement, and ongoing work to deliver results for the people of the Hudson Valley. In his first 100 days, Congressman Lawler introduced 21 pieces of legislation and… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - 4/15/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressing concern about the reported layoffs of staff responsible for administering the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which is a service that plays a vital role in assisting Hudson Valley families with their energy costs,… Read more »

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York may be a relative newbie in the halls of Congress but he’s making waves early in his tenure. Since being elected in 2022, Lawler has sponsored 95 bills and co-sponsored 1,489. In the last session, he introduced 58 bills and two were signed into law, earning him the title of the most effective freshman lawmaker by the… Read more »

The House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday approved a bill that would impose additional sanctions on any individuals or companies participating in the illegal sale of Iranian oil. Revenue from these sales fuel Tehran’s nuclear program and fund the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen attacking shipping lanes in the Red Sea. The bipartisan Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act passed on a… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - 4/9/2025… This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers reintroduced the Remote Access Security Act. This legislation closes a loophole in U.S. export control law that has allowed CCP-aligned companies to access restricted American technology through cloud services. The bill received unanimous bipartisan support in the House Foreign… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - 4/9/2025… Today, Chairman Mike Lawler (NY-17) of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee released the following statement in response to the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act passing the House Foreign Affairs Committee by voice vote.  The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act expands secondary sanctions on foreign entities that facilitate Iran’s illegal oil trade, making it… Read more »