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REPS. LAWLER AND TORRES HERALD ADVANCEMENT OF ABRAHAM ACCORDS SPECIAL ENVOY LEGISLATION

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Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15), and the American Jewish Committee joined together today to herald the passage of H.R. 3099, which would create a Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords advancing through the House Foreign Affairs Committee today, setting it up for a floor vote in the coming weeks. “H.R. 3099 is about demonstrating our commitment to peace and stability…

LAWLER, WARREN, LAWMAKERS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL HONORING WWII CADET NURSES

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U.S. Representatives Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.), and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) and United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Steve Daines (R-Montana) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act, a bill honoring women who served in the U.S. Cadet Nurse…

LAWLER RELEASES A STATEMENT IN THE WAKE OF THE DURHAM REPORT

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Rep. Lawler released the following statement after the Durham Report was made public yesterday. “The findings of the Durham Report were startling and troubling, and represent a severe breach of protocol and due process on the part of the FBI. News organizations across the spectrum, including Fox News and CNN, have acknowledged the impact of this report," said Rep.…

LAWLER: NEW YORK TIMES CALLS OUT FALSE ATTACKS ON ME REGARDING SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE

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Rep. Lawler released the following statement following the New York Times front-page article regarding President Biden's visit to his district last week. During the visit, President Biden thanked Rep. Lawler for his reasonableness and for attending the event. “Republican Congressman Mike Lawler is here, as well. Mike's on the other team, but you know what? Mike is the kinda guy that when…

LAWLER BLASTS PROPOSED TOLL HIKES ON NEW TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE

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Rep. Lawler released the following statement following news breaking that tolls may soon increase on the new Tappan Zee Bridge. “New York State's government and its excessive taxes and fees are already the face of the affordability crisis impacting so many families across the Hudson Valley," said Rep. Lawler. "Now, Governor Hochul and the Thruway Authority want to commit highway robbery…

Examiner News: Lawler Pledges to Fight for $56M in Funding for Critical Infrastructure

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Congressman Mike Lawler (R-Pearl River) has submitted requests for $56 million in annual Appropriations Committee funding for 15 infrastructure projects across the 17thCongressional District that focus primarily on protecting water quality and improving other infrastructure. A bipartisan group of about a dozen municipal leaders joined Lawler at Mount Pleasant Town Hall in Valhalla last…

REPS. LAWLER, RYAN, AND MOLINARO CALL ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY TO DEAL WITH MIGRANT CRISIS

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Today, in response to the expiration of Title 42 and an anticipated wave of hundreds of thousands of migrants crossing the border, Representatives Mike Lawler, Pat Ryan, and Marc Molinaro called on the federal government to declare a state of emergency for New York in response to the migrant crisis. “With Title 42 expiring tonight, we are seeing a surge of migrants approaching the…

City & State NY: Rep. Mike Lawler is in the middle of everything

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Rep. Mike Lawler was just named the fifth-most vulnerable member in Congress in the country by Roll Call. And the top guy, Rep. George Santos was just arrested on federal charges. But if Santos falsely inserted himself into situations – Goldman Sachs, Spider-Man on Broadway, Congress – Lawler legitimately seems to be in the middle of just about every political story this…

CONGRESSMAN LAWLER RELEASES A STATEMENT FOLLOWING PRESIDENT BIDEN'S VISIT TO WESTCHESTER COUNTY

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Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after meeting one-on-one with President Biden during his trip to Westchester County. "I have long said that I have 3 parameters in the debt ceiling that must be met - one, the President and Senator Schumer must negotiate with Speaker McCarthy in good faith, two, we must enact long-term spending reforms and reduce…

News 12: Lawler seeks $56M in government funds for 15 infrastructure projects

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Rep Mike Lawler (R-17th District) joined town officials from around the Hudson Valley for an update on 15 infrastructure projects for which he's trying to get government money. Lawler, who represents parts of Rockland, Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties, went through each of the projects during a news conference at Mount Pleasant Town Hall. He's says he is…