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 »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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.… Read more »
