Today, Congressman Lawler released the following statement after news broke that the masterminds behind 9/11 were offered plea deals that spared them the death penalty, rather than holding them accountable at a trial.
"It is outrageous and unacceptable that the mastermind of 9/11 and two of his accomplices have been given plea deals," said Congressman Lawler (NY-17). "This… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement after news broke that the New York State Board of Regents is considering a sweeping change to allow boys to compete in girls-only sports and compete for spots on their teams. This would severely impact competition, potentially harm scholarship opportunities, and create an uneven, unfair, and potentially unsafe… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joined his Appalachian Trail Caucus Co-Chair Don Beyer (D-VA-08) along with Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) to introduce the Appalachian Trail Centennial Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to strengthen the public-private partnerships that preserve, maintain, and manage national trails across the country. The… Read more »
Today, Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after introducing the PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2024 with co-leads Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23). There are over 30 cosponsors of the legislation, and Senator Tom Cotton (AR) is carrying a Senate companion bill.
The PLO and PA Terror… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement in response to New York Governor Kathy Hochul's disparaging comments about New York's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), in which she said the program had become a "racket." Congressman Lawler sent a letter to Governor Hochul earlier this week urging the reversal of changes to the CDPAP in… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler (R) and other officials held a press conference at the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department Monday to address the new OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) rule that could harm local fire departments and taxpayers.
Lawler was joined by State Assemblyman Matt Slater (R-Yorktown), State Senator Rob Rolison (R), and many Putnam Valley volunteer… Read more »
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a joint session of Congress this afternoon:
"I was deeply moved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks to Congress," said Congressman Lawler. "Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke of the horrors of October 7th, Israel's efforts going above… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement in response to U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's resignation. The resignation comes after reports of numerous security failures surrounding the attempted assassination of former President Trump, including reports that the shooter was spotted on the roof twenty minutes before firing. Yesterday,… Read more »
Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced the Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024, in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Trump on July 13th. The bill's original cosponsors include Reps. Marc Molinaro (NY-19), Brandon Williams (NY-22), and Tom Kean (NJ-07).
The Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024 establishes uniform… Read more »
This morning, Congressman Mike Lawler joined Assemblyman Matt Slater, Putnam Valley Town Supervisor Jackie Annabi, Putnam Valley Fire Chief Frank DiMarco, and volunteer firefighters at a press conference calling for OSHA to reverse course on its proposed Environmental Response standard jeopardizing these volunteer departments.
"In my district, New York's 17th Congressional District,… Read more »
