Representative Mike Lawler (NY-17) was pleased to announce his cosponsorship of H.Res.609 expressing opposition to congestion pricing, a resolution which was introduced by his New York colleague Representative Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY-4), and to see this legislation referred unanimously from the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
"As I have said before, congestion… Read more »
The number of foreign graduates of American medical schools allowed to remain in the U.S. would expand under a measure proposed this week by Republican Rep. Mike Lawler.
The proposal addresses the Conrad 30 program, which allows states to issue 30 waivers for foreign graduates of medical schools on J-1 visas. Lawler's proposal would expand those waivers to 100.
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This week, Congressman Lawler (NY-17) introduced the bipartisan Doctors in our Borders Act, bipartisan legislation that will expand the Conrad 30 program, which will tackle physician shortages in medical facilities across the country. Specifically, this bill will allow states to issue 100 waivers, instead of the current 30, to foreign graduates of US medical… Read more »
Congressman Mike Lawler (R, NY-17), Tuesday, introduced the Fentanyl Kills Act, legislation that would charge individuals who have trafficked fentanyl with attempted murder.
He said the legislation is an important step in tackling the fentanyl crisis impacting Hudson Valley communities and will dissuade drug dealers from spreading the lethal drug across the country.
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Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after sending a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul urging the state to fully fund repairs to fix the failing building conditions at East Ramapo Central School District's public schools.
All 13 of the East Ramapo Central School district's public school buildings received a failing grade… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Fentanyl Kills Act, legislation that would charge individuals who have trafficked fentanyl with attempted murder. The legislation is an important step in tackling the fentanyl crisis impacting Hudson Valley communities and will dissuade drug traffickers from spreading this poison across the country.
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Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York will introduce a bill to make fentanyl trafficking an offense of attempted murder under federal law, according to a copy of the bill obtained exclusively by the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Concern about the proliferation of fentanyl, a highly lethal synthetic opioid that is widely used across the United States, has prompted bipartisan calls in… Read more »
Over the weekend, President Biden approved Governor Hochul's request for a major disaster declaration for Rockland, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties but did not approve funding for Westchester County or individual homeowner assistance.
Pearl River, NY, 7/24/23... Yesterday, Representative Mike Lawler and Assemblyman Matt Slater sent a letter to President Biden on behalf of their Hudson… Read more »
Lawler had been in nonstop communication with local, state, and federal officials and has fought to ensure residents receive all relief needed to rebuild and recover from devastating July 9th and July 10th flooding.
Following repeated calls for assistance in the wake of devastating floods that rocked communities across the Hudson Valley, Congressmen Mike Lawler announced… Read more »
Tensions are flaring between House Republicans as lawmakers from New York have threatened to oppose a major upcoming tax bill unless it raises the current $10,000 cap on the State and Local Tax Deduction, a pricey proposition that many in the party oppose.
Jason Smith, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, has warned the New Yorkers that if they don’t relent, he will publicly… Read more »
