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Today, Congressman Lawler released the following statement after the reported decision by the Biden administration to relist the Iran-backed Houthis as a specially designated global terrorist (SDGT). “I’m glad to see that President Biden has finally placed the Houthis back on the terror list after removing them at the beginning of his term,” said Congressman Mike Lawler. “With the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Lawler released the following statement after Governor Hochul’s budget showed she removed the Save Harmless clause while increasing aid for illegal immigrants in New York. “Governor Hochul’s priorities are completely and totally upside down,” said Congressman Mike Lawler. “Instead of proposing legislation to remove New York City’s sanctuary city status, Governor Hochul… Read more »

I am writing to express my gratitude to Congressman Mike Lawler for his commitment to fiscal responsibility and his work to reduce our national debt. His support for the Fiscal Responsibility Act and the recent appropriations agreement between Senate Majority Leader Schumer and House Speaker Mike Johnson is commendable and shows his dedication to the financial future of our country. The… Read more »

Haiti continues to devolve further into lawlessness. Over 75 percent of the capital, Port-au-Prince, is controlled by gangs. Haitians continue to see their living situation and access to food, water, and health services deteriorate. The desperation is now leading to a significant increase in movement of people into the interior of Haiti, overwhelming the already minimal support… Read more »

Today, Congressman Lawler released the following statement responding to New York City’s move to displace local students to remote learning to make way for thousands of migrants to occupy a New York City public high school. “The abject failures of the Biden and Adams administrations were on full display at James Madison High School yesterday,” said Congressman Lawler. “Thousands of… Read more »

As a resident of the Hudson Valley, I am proud to be represented by Congressman Mike Lawler, a true embodiment of bipartisan, common-sense leadership. In a political climate often marred by division, Congressman Lawler stands out as a beacon of cooperation and practicality, tirelessly working for the best interests of our district. What impresses me most about Congressman Lawler is his… Read more »

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced legislation honoring former Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian "Butch" Anderson by designating the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 298 Route 292 in Holmes as the "Sheriff Adrian 'Butch' Anderson Post Office Building."  Congressman Lawler announced the legislation at a press conference where he was joined by… Read more »

Today, Congressman Lawler released the following statement reacting to the Appropriations agreement between House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. “As I have said from my first day in Congress, we must cut spending through Regular Order to put our economy back on the right track and get inflation under control,” said Congressman Lawler. “The bipartisan… Read more »

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement regarding an update to his press policy at town halls: During my first year in Congress, I have accepted more interview requests from the press than many of my colleagues in the state of New York, and have regularly granted television, radio, podcast, and print interviews on a wide range of topics. I’ve also hosted… Read more »

Hudson Valley GOP Rep. Mike Lawler became the second New York lawmaker this week to have his district office defaced in response to his support of Israel after Democratic South Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres suffered a vandalism incident involving a “bloody” baby Jesus doll. “Yesterday the front entrance of our district office building was defaced with messages attacking me for my… Read more »