Washington, D.C. - 3/20/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. expressing serious concern over reports that the Administration is considering eliminating or restructuring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of HIV Prevention.
Since 1981, HIV has claimed over 700,000… Read more »
Pearl River, N.Y. - 3/20/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement demanding answers from the Social Security Administration (SSA) after its Acting Commissioner, Leland Dudek, rejected a bipartisan effort by Lawler and Congressman George Latimer (NY-16) to keep the White Plains Social Security Hearing Office open.
The lease on the current office at 75… Read more »
Pearl River, N.Y. - 3/18/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced recent staff changes in the following statement.
After a successful stint as Chief of Staff, Andrea Grace left for the Office of Legislative Affairs in the White House.
Nate Soule, a longtime aide, has been promoted from Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director to Chief of… Read more »
Pearl River, N.Y. - 3/17/2025… This month, the office of Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined local officials, housing advocates, and community leaders for the ribbon-cutting of 62 Main Street, a newly redeveloped affordable housing community for seniors in Tarrytown.
The project transforms the historic YMCA building into 109 units of energy-efficient, affordable housing,… Read more »
This year, as we mark the 101st anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Ireland, we celebrate a partnership rooted in shared history, values, and opportunity. Yet, our commitment to peace and prosperity on the island of Ireland extends beyond Dublin—it reaches places like Armagh, Belfast, Derry, Lisburn, and Newry.
That’s why earlier this… Read more »
Pearl River, N.Y. - 3/13/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued a scathing rebuke of Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, for rejecting the House-passed continuing resolution and pushing the nation toward a government shutdown. Lawler, who has consistently voted for every government funding bill regardless of the president, called out Democrats for their hypocrisy and reckless… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - 3/12/2025… Last week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) along with Senators Katie Britt (R-AL) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today introduced the Child Care Availability and Affordability Act and the Child Care Workforce Act – bipartisan, bicameral legislation that together form a bold proposal to make child care more affordable and accessible by strengthening… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - 3/11/2025… Last week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, introduced the bipartisan Choice in Affordable Housing Act to improve the federal government’s largest rental assistance program.
The bill would make it easier to access Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) –… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - 3/11/2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after voting to keep the government open and funded through the rest of Fiscal Year 2025. The measure passed the House 217-213, with all but one Republican voting in favor of the measure, and all but one Democrat opposing the measure.
"Today, I was proud to cast my vote to keep the… Read more »
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Lawmakers have reintroduced a bill to improve the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program using financial incentives for landlords and cash assistance for tenants.
The bill, dubbed the Choice in Affordable Housing Act, would create a $500 million fund to help voucher holders find secure apartments across the country.
Under the new bill,… Read more »
