A New York congressman has proposed legislation that would designate Sept. 11 as a federal holiday.
U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler introduced the bill titled the September 11th Day of Remembrance Act. If it signed into law, Sept. 11 would become the 12th federal holiday, joining New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Washington's birthday (Presidents' Day), Memorial Day,… Read more »
House Financial Services Committee Member and Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after the Federal Reserve raised rates for the ninth-straight time.
"First, President Biden's wasteful spending and reckless economic policies saddled Americans with record inflation that drove up the cost of everything, and now it's resulted in a growing banking… Read more »
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement as Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping met in Moscow.
"I am deeply concerned about Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow today," said Congressman Lawler. "The fact that Xi would give Vladimir Putin the international diplomatic recognition he so desperately craves indicates how bad of an actor China is on the global stage."
"Xi… Read more »
** The deadline for submitting artwork to our office has been extended to May 5!
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced today that his office is now accepting submissions for the 41st Annual Congressional Art Competition.
“I’m thrilled to be hosting this competition and helping to highlight some of the artistic talent that exists across our community!” Rep. Lawler stated. “My… Read more »
Following a meeting in Moscow on Monday described by China as a peacemaking effort between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Congressman Mike Lawler (R, NY-17)) issued a statement about his concerns surrounding the visit. The meeting was Xi Japing’s first trip to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.
“I am deeply concerned about Xi Jinping’s visit to… Read more »
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after the announcement of the new, bipartisan Anti-Congestion Tax Caucus, aimed at confronting the MTA and Governor Hochul's cash grab.
“I’m proud to join Congressman Gottheimer and Congresswoman Malliotakis to form the Anti-Congestion Tax Caucus,” said Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Co-Chair of the Anti-Congestion Tax… Read more »
Let me be unequivocally clear — I do not support cuts or negative changes to Social Security or Medicare. The U.S. government made a promise to Americans and we must keep it.
I saw first hand, after contributing the maximum to social security for years, how my father benefited from Social Security Disability while he battled Multiple Sclerosis and Melanoma, before ultimately… Read more »
Local officials gathered with the congressman to raise concerns about the governor's Housing Compact
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Congressman Mike Lawler assembled state and local officials at North Castle Town Hall on Tuesday
For more than an hour, he listened to their concerns about Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed Housing Compact
The governor wants 800,000… Read more »
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) held a press conference today with a bipartisan group of elected officials from Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam County, including state and local representatives, to raise concerns with Governor Hochul's proposed housing plan in the state budget.
"The Governor's plan, a multi-pronged plan, on accessory dwelling units, transit-oriented development,… Read more »
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and County Executive Ed Day held a press conference today to address the need for additional funding from the federal government to help schools, municipalities, and non-profits deal with the influx of migrants.
"We're here today to address concerns about a rise in costs for schools, municipalities, non-profits, and county governments dealing with the… Read more »
