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Congressman Lawler Releases Statement Following Deadly Attack on US Troops Stationed Near Syrian Border

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Today, Congressman Lawler, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after news broke of a deadly attack against US troops carried out by Iranian-backed proxies. “I am deeply saddened to see that 3 American service members lost their lives in the line of duty last night, with over two dozen others injured,” said Congressman Mike Lawler. “My prayers…

CONGRESSMAN LAWLER ANNOUNCES INTRODUCTION OF BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION RENEWING UNDETECTABLE FIREARMS ACT

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Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Madeleine Dean (PA-04) have introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 for ten years. The Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 was first introduced after the emergence of firearms that could be undetectable by metal detectors or X-ray machines. The legislation, passed by Congress…

LAWLER, BEYER, AND PINGREE INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE SOIL HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY ON FARMS

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Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced the Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act, bipartisan legislation to improve soil health on farms and support sustainable alternatives to annual agriculture by improving United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation programs to ensure they are better able to support…

Rockland County Times: Haverstraw Post Office to be Renamed in Memory of Paul Piperato

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On the morning of Wednesday, January 24, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced his bill to rename the Haverstraw Post Office in honor of former Rockland County Clerk Paul Piperato. Piperato, a Haverstraw Democrat who passed away on May 6, 2020 at the age of 61, was well known for his dedication to public service and involvement with civic organizations throughout the county, having…

CONGRESSMAN LAWLER SECURES MILLIONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE HUDSON VALLEY

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After four years of delays, Hudson Valley police departments are finally receiving $10 million in drug forfeiture funds owed to them by the federal government. Congressman Lawler joined Senator Chuck Schumer, Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco, and Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville for a press conference earlier this year in calling on the Department of Justice to release needed funds…

CONGRESSMAN LAWLER ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION HONORING FORMER ROCKLAND COUNTY CLERK PAUL PIPERATO

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Earlier today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced legislation renaming the Haverstraw Post Office after former Rockland County Clerk Paul Piperato. Congressman Lawler was joined by Rockland County Executive Ed Day, Rockland County Clerk Donna Silberman, Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco, Haverstraw Town Supervisor Howie Phillips, other countywide and local elected officials, and…

REPS. LAWLER AND HIGGINS LEAD LETTER TO CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS URGING ACTION TO PREVENT CUTS TO HOSPITALS SERVING LOW-INCOME PATIENTS

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Yesterday, Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Brian Higgins (NY-26) led a bipartisan letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, and Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone urging a legislative fix to prevent cuts to safety net hospitals. Section 203 of Title II of the…

CONGRESSMAN LAWLER RELEASES STATEMENT FOLLOWING PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN BILL TO PREVENT SHUTDOWN

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Today, Congressman Lawler released the following statement after helping pass a bipartisan continuing resolution to avert a potential government shutdown. “I was glad to see strong bipartisan support of the continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown,” said Congressman Mike Lawler. “With Congress now finally committed to regular order and a full-fledged Appropriations process,…

Congressman Lawler Praises Placement of Houthis Back on US Terror List

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Today, Congressman Lawler released the following statement after the reported decision by the Biden administration to relist the Iran-backed Houthis as a specially designated global terrorist (SDGT). “I’m glad to see that President Biden has finally placed the Houthis back on the terror list after removing them at the beginning of his term,” said Congressman Mike Lawler. “With the…

CONGRESSMAN LAWLER SLAMS HOCHUL FOR INCREASING AID FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WHILE REMOVING SAVE HARMLESS CLAUSE FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN NY

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Today, Congressman Lawler released the following statement after Governor Hochul’s budget showed she removed the Save Harmless clause while increasing aid for illegal immigrants in New York. “Governor Hochul’s priorities are completely and totally upside down,” said Congressman Mike Lawler. “Instead of proposing legislation to remove New York City’s sanctuary city status, Governor Hochul…