Today, following the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) through the House, Congressman Lawler released the following statement.
“Throughout the debt ceiling debate, I've had three parameters. The President must negotiate with the Speaker, we must cut spending, and we cannot default. The Fiscal Responsibility Act met all three, which is why I was proud to support… Read more »
Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Nick LaLota (NY-01), and Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04) offered the SALT Fairness and Deficit Reduction Act to the House Rules Committee as an amendment to the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act.
“The arbitrary cap on SALT coupled with record inflation has made the affordability crisis even worse for Hudson Valley families, and I have… Read more »
Congressman Lawler released the following statement after news broke of a debt ceiling deal between Speaker McCarthy and President Biden. The deal will limit federal topline spending to 1% annual growth over the next 6 years, fully fund veterans programs while protecting Social Security and Medicare, and rein in executive overreach.
“As I said repeatedly throughout this process,… Read more »
On Wednesday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced legislation that would prevent the spread of ranked choice voting, something that dilutes the vote and voice of voters in elections across the country.
"For centuries, citizens of the United States have been able to cast their votes with one vote and one voice," said Congressman Lawler. "But in recent years, there… Read more »
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after hearing the news of Army SPC Zachary Zamot's passing.
Specialist (SPC) Zachary Zamot, an active-duty Army soldier from Rockland County stationed with the 160th Aviation Special Forces Group in Fort Campbell, KY, passed away late last week. He served in the Special Operations and Night Stalkers, 160th Special… Read more »
On Wednesday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement about his vote against overriding President Biden’s veto of H.J. Res 39.
"I said when I voted no on H.J. Res 39 last month that I believed the legislation would unilaterally punish American companies for seeking materials elsewhere that were not yet readily available in the American market. Unfortunately, my… Read more »
Today, Rep. Lawler (R-NY) joined a bipartisan group of representatives led by Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Veronica Escobar (D-TX), Rep. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-PR), Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-MI), Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR), and Rep. Kathy Manning (D-NC). in introducing an updated version of the Dignity Act to fix our… Read more »
Rep. Lawler released the following statement after news broke regarding false claims made by the YIT Foundation.
“The false claims made by YIT Foundation Executive Director Sharon Toney-Finch are truly appalling," said Rep. Lawler. "Her decision to exploit our veterans - and the genuine admiration and love our community has for them - could have turned an… Read more »
Rep. Lawler released the following statement after introducing legislation that would extend the availability of funds for Emergency Assistance to Non-Public School (EANS) I and II. These funds are designed to help non-public schools deal with additional costs incurred due to the pandemic, and must be spent by September 30, 2023 (for EANS I) or September 30, 2024 (for EANS… Read more »
Rep. Lawler released the following statement in advance of the upcoming vote regarding the expulsion of George Santos.
“As I have said repeatedly regarding George Santos, he should resign. If he had any dignity or decency, he would." said Rep. Mike Lawler. "His conduct is embarrassing and unbecoming, and has proven to be a serious distraction from the important work the… Read more »
