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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 »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after news broke of a formal House Ethics Committee Investigation into Congressman Santos. “As I've said before, George Santos' conduct is embarrassing and unbecoming. If he had any dignity, he would resign,” said Congressman Mike Lawler. “This ethics investigation is long overdue and I look forward to a… Read more »

New bipartisan legislation would create an ambassador-rank special envoy to strengthen and expand the Abraham Accords Reps. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) are pushing for the creation of a dedicated ambassador post at the State Department focused on advancing the Abraham Accords. The two House lawmakers are set to introduce a bill today that would create an… Read more »

Today, Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced his appointment by Speaker Kevin McCarthy to serve as Commissioner to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission. Lawler is the only freshman on the prestigious commission. The Helsinki Commission is an independent commission of the U.S. Federal Government established in 1976 by Congress and… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) today announced he is partnering with Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) to introduce bipartisan legislation establishing a new special envoy position within the U.S. Department of State dedicated to advancing the Abraham Accords. “The diplomatic impact of the Abraham Accords has been incredible to watch, as relations between Israel and Arab… Read more »

President Joe Biden’s secret trip to Ukraine on Feb. 20 left an important message for Russia and its ally China because if Russian President Vladimir Putin isn’t stopped at Ukraine, he’ll very likely do the same with other former Soviet satellite states, according to Rep. Michael Lawler (R-N.Y.). “I think it is critically important that Vladimir Putin not be successful in this mission.… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, along with Representatives Bill Keating (D-MA) and Deborah K. Ross (D-NC), who are Co-Chairs of the Congressional Moldova Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing their demonstrated commitment to advancing democracy, strengthening civil society, and European integration in… Read more »

Congressman Lawler released the following statement after news of a potential "National Day of Hate" made headlines across the country.   "I am deeply disturbed by reports of a 'National Day of Hate' by extremist groups targeting our Jewish communities here in the Hudson Valley. Hate of any kind has no place in the Hudson Valley or in our country," said Congressman Lawler. "I’m… Read more »

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after news broke that New York City saw its highest level of felony crime since 2006, with over 170,000 felonies having been recorded in 2022. “I have been saying for years that cashless bail is an unmitigated disaster and time and again the numbers have proven me right,” said Rep. Lawler. “Just today, we learned that… Read more »