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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 Key Points 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 »

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 »