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During a Veteran Roundtable in Yorktown, @secvetaffairs Doug Collins and I had the honor of wishing World War II veteran Nils Mockler a happy 100th birthday. Nils is a World War II Marine Corps veteran best known for his service as a combat intelligence scout with the 4th Marine Division’s Tank Battalion. Born in the early 1920s, Mockler was determined to serve, enlisting in the Marines in 1944 at age 17 after being turned away the year before for being underage and underweight. Mockler saw his ...

Congressman Mike Lawler joined community leaders, caregivers, and advocates at the Dreams Legacy Center in Ossining to highlight the introduction of the Dream’s Caregiver Health and Wellness Act, legislation designed to strengthen support for caregivers. The legislation directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to establish grants for nonprofit organizations to provide practical support services for caregivers, including mental health resources, transportation assistance, meals, a...

Women of Distinction - Rep. Mike Lawler

Congressional Art Challenge - Rep. Mike Lawler

Rep. Mike Lawler delivers keynote remarks at the NABTU Legislative Conference on April 22nd, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

I recently had the opportunity to meet with Andrew Ace Greenspan, a pianist, vocalist, musician, and singer-songwriter from Nyack, NY. Andrew has released an album, Livin’ Rough, Hangin’ Tough, which reflects his personal journey living on the autism spectrum, overcoming the challenges of addiction, and navigating mental health and developmental struggles. Through his music, he aims to spread a message of recovery and support for communities going through difficult times. It was inspiring to spe...

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) hosted Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins for a visit to the Montrose VA Medical Center and a roundtable discussion with local veterans at VFW Post 8328 in Yorktown. The visit focused on strengthening access to care, improving coordination with community providers, and hearing directly from veterans about their experiences with VA services. At Montrose, Secretary Collins and Congressman Lawler received a leadership briefing, toured the facility, and partic...

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joined me today for a roundtable discussion with local small business owners and community members in Jefferson Valley, focusing on the issues that matter most to families—affordability, taxes, and economic opportunity. From tax relief on tips and overtime to an expanded Child Tax Credit and a higher SALT cap, we walked through how these policies are putting more money back in people’s pockets and making it easier to live and work in the Hudson Valley. This ...

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined local conservation leaders and community partners at Hudson Highlands State Park for a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) site visit and guided hike, highlighting the program’s impact across the Hudson Valley. Last month, Rep. Lawler sent a letter to the Council on Environmental Quality, OMB, and Domestic Policy Council encouraging the Administration to maintain full funding and preserve LWCF’s core mission in the FY2027 budget. The Administration’s FY...

t was a special night in Rockland County. Before the annual Superintendent’s Cup—Clarkstown North vs. South baseball game—2025 Clarkstown North graduate Giacomo “Gio” Leone was honored and threw out the ceremonial first pitch. I was honored to present him with a proclamation and challenge coin. After suffering a traumatic brain injury in August 2024, Gio has become an inspiration in Clarkstown. Both teams, respected rivals, wore orange armbands in recognition of Gio. #GioStrong

Jelien Ramos, Cancer Survivor Donates Toys for Children at Montefiore Nyack Hospital

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Hudson Valley Construction Career Day, hosted at Rockland Community College. Over 700 students from across the Hudson Valley came together to gain firsthand knowledge of the construction industry. Thank you to the Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley, Inc. (CIC) and the Building Contractors Association of Westchester & Mid-Hudson, Inc. (BCA) for hosting this important event. The trades and apprenticeship programs play a vital ro...

Congratulations to Ossining High School senior Robert Kang on his acceptance to the United States Military Academy at West Point through the Congressional Service Academy nomination process. I had the privilege of calling Robert and his family to share the exciting news of his acceptance to the Class of 2030. His hard work, discipline, and commitment have truly paid off.

was proud to honor Officer Sorffly Davius on the House floor alongside Congressman Gregory Meeks and fellow New York representatives. A true American hero, he served with distinction in the NYPD’s 79th Precinct and as a Major in the United States Army National Guard. He passed away while deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Epic Fury. In Rockland County, he was a neighbor, a friend, and a devoted husband and father of six. We keep his family in our prayers and honor his legacy of service a...