Michael Lawler

Lawler Introduces Public Service Retirement Tax Relief Act to Cap Federal Taxes on State and Local Government Pensions Washington, D.C. – 7/17/26… This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Public Service Retirement Tax Relief Act, legislation to cap federal income taxes for…

Lawler Strengthens Food Supply Oversight Of Imported Foods To Protect America’s Supply Washington, D.C. – 7/16/26… Today, Congressman Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Protecting America’s Food Supply Act , legislation to improve oversight of imported food products by ensuring the Food and Drug…

HONORING ISMAEL QUINTANA ON HIS RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4529] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

Chairman Lawler Introduces Bill to Replace UNRWA with Accountable Humanitarian Assistance Washington, D.C. – 7/15/26… This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05)…

Lohud: Congress promised action on the housing crisis. We delivered | Opinion Key Points The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is designed to address our national housing shortage. The new law aims to streamline environmental reviews, cut red tape and reward communities that build more housing. It…

ICYMI: Lawler Continues to Call on Administration to Restore LGBTQ+ 988 Youth Crisis Services Washington, D.C. – 7/15/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Sharice Davids (KS-03), and Seth Moulton (MA-06) stood alongside leaders from the Trevor Project and the American…

Lawler’s Legislation Protecting Northeast Lobster Industry Advances Through Natural Resources Committee Washington, D.C. – 7/15/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) applauded the House Natural Resources Committee’s passage of the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 , bipartisan…

HONORING THE LEGACY AND LIFE OF LAUREN SHIELDS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H4464] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

Lawler Applauds 21st Century Road to Housing Act Being Made Law Washington, D.C. – 7/11/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) celebrated the enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act , landmark bipartisan legislation that will help address the nation’s severe housing shortage and lower…

Lawler Congratulates The New York Knicks’ Historic 2026 NBA Championship With Resolution Washington, D.C. – 7/10/26… Today, Congressman Lawler (NY-17) introduced a resolution congratulating the New York Knicks , the 2026 National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals Champions, securing the team’s…

Lawler Secures Extension of Work Authorization for Haitian TPS Beneficiaries Pearl River, N.Y. – 7/10/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced guidance extending the validity of employment…

Tech: Lawmakers want agencies watching AI election threats News: Reps. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) are urging four federal agencies to address potential election-integrity threats posed by artificial intelligence, including the spreading of inaccurate or biased information. In…

Lawler, Gottheimer Urge Federal Agencies to Coordinate Against AI Threats Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections Washington, D.C. – 7/9/26… This week, Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Co-Chair of the Democratic AI Commission, are continuing their bipartisan effort to strengthen…

Lawler Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Protection of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Washington, D.C. – 7/7/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) led a bipartisan letter to House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman urging him to reject any effort to amend the Land and…

Lawler, Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand EXIM Support for U.S. Quantum Leadership Washington, D.C. – 7/6/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced the Advancing American Quantum Leadership Act of 2026 , bipartisan, bicameral legislation…

Lawler Urges Senate to Immediately Pass Bipartisan Bill Extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians Washington, D.C. – 7/6/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune urging the Senate to immediately take up and pass H.R. 1689, bipartisan…

Lawler Introduces Bill to Redirect Unused Housing Voucher Funds to Families in Need Washington, D.C. – 7/6/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Housing Voucher Reallocation Act , requiring the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reallocate unused voucher…

Bipartisan group of House lawmakers urges Trump against selling F-35s to Turkey The lawmakers, led by Reps. Mike Lawler and Brad Sherman, warned the White House of Turkey’s ‘constant and growing anti-Israel rhetoric’ and its relations with Iran A bipartisan group of House lawmakers wrote to…

Lawler, Sherman Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging President Trump to Maintain Prohibition of F-35 Sales to Turkey Washington, D.C. – 7/2/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Brad Sherman (CA-32) led a group of colleagues in a bipartisan letter to President Trump expressing deep concern over any…

Lawler Slams Democrats for Dismissing Sheridan Gorman’s Murder and Defending Sanctuary Policies That Kill Americans at Hearing Washington, D.C. – 6/30/26… Following today’s House Judiciary Committee hearing, "Sanctuary Policies: Victims’ Perspectives ," Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the…

Lawler Applauds Court Victory Expanding Professional Degree Status for Nursing and Healthcare Students Washington, D.C. – 6/30/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) welcomed the Department of Education's decision to comply with a federal court’s order to expand its list of professional degree…

Lawler Slams Democrats for Dismissing Sheridan Gorman’s Murder and Defending Sanctuary Policies That Kill Americans at Hearing Washington, D.C. – 6/30/26… Following today’s House Judiciary Committee hearing, "Sanctuary Policies: Victims’ Perspectives ," Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the…

Lawler Introduces War Hazards Compensation Reform Act To Modernize The Reimbursement System Washington, D.C. – 6/29/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the War Hazards Compensation Reform Act , legislation to modernize the War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA) by improving the…

Lawler Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Squatting and Protect Homeowners Washington, D.C. – 6/26/26… Today, Congressman Lawler (NY-17) introduced The Protecting Homeowners from Squatters Act , legislation to prohibit Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and federal mortgage…

Lawler Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Temporary Protected Status for Haiti Washington, D.C. – 6/25/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after the most recent Supreme Court decision allowing the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)…

WISHING POLICE CHIEF ROBERT NOBLE OF YORKTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT A HAPPY RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4217-H4218] From the Congressional Record Online through…

HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4151-H4192] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Lawler Advances Six Bipartisan Housing Bills to President's Desk Washington, D.C. - 6/23/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) voted in favor of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act , which contains text from six bipartisan housing bills he authored, and is now headed to the President's desk…

Lawler & Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Hezbollah Disarm and Cease All Attacks Washington, D.C. - 6/23/25… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced a bipartisan House resolution condemning Hezbollah for its repeated violations of ceasefire…

Lawler Introduces Legislation to Help Preserve the Legacy of America's Veterans Washington, D.C. – 6/18/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Veteran Headstone Honor Act , legislation that creates a federal tax credit to help cemeteries cover the cost of installing official…

Reps. Lawler & Ryan Introduce Legislation to Strengthen America’s Quantum Computing Advantage Washington, D.C. – 6/17/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Pat Ryan (NY-18) announced the introduction of the National Security Commission on Quantum Computing Act of 2026 , legislation establishing…

Lawler Rebukes Hochul in New DOJ Lawsuit Against Her Medicaid Homecare Scandal Washington, D.C. – 6/16/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration: “This is a damning…

Lawler, Stanton Unveil Bipartisan Package to Strengthen America’s Response to Extreme Heat Washington, D.C. – 6/12/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Greg Stanton, co-Chairs of the Congressional Extreme Heat Caucus, unveiled a bipartisan legislative package to combat the growing and deadly…

Lawler & Gillen Introduce Bill to Target Unfair Tax Burden on Families in High Cost of Living Areas Washington, D.C. – 6/11/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) introduced the bipartisan Cost of Living Tax Cut Act to lower federal taxes for families on Long Island and…

Lawler Calls on Hochul to Explain Millions in Taxpayer Subsidies to Company Accused of Anti-Worker Practices Washington, D.C. – 6/10/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul demanding answers about New York State’s decision to provide millions of dollars in…

Co-Chairs Lawler & Ross Introduce Bill to Promote Moldovan Energy Independence Washington, D.C. – 6/10/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Deborah Ross (NC-02), co-chairs of the Congressional Moldova Caucus, introduced the Promoting Oversight With Energy Resilience for Moldova, or the POWER…

Lawler Announces Committee Passage of Foreign Service Modernization Act Washington, D.C. – 6/9/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after his Foreign Service Modernization Act passed through the House Foreign Affairs Committee with a vote of 38-2. This bill is…

Lawler Leads Letter Supporting the FCC Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls Washington, D.C. – 6/9/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) led a bipartisan letter with 18 colleagues to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expressing strong support for the agency’s proposed rulemaking to combat…

Lawler Votes to Advance Faster Labor Contracts Act Washington, D.C. – 6/9/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) voted in favor of the Faster Labor Contracts Act , bipartisan legislation designed to ensure workers who vote to unionize can secure a first contract within 10 days after a union is…

Lawler Announces Committee Passage of Foreign Service Modernization Act Washington, D.C. – 6/9/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after his Foreign Service Modernization Act passed through the House Foreign Affairs Committee with a vote of 38-2. This bill is…

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ANTHONY HOLDAMPF Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)] [House] [Page H3977] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Lawler Introduces Legislation to Improve VA Online Access, Prevent Fraud Against Veterans Washington, D.C. – 6/4/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Veterans Electronic Trust and Records Act (VETRA Act), legislation directing the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a…

HONORING THE LIFE OF KEVIN HAUGH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H3894] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 2010…

HONORING THE LIFE OF KEVIN HAUGH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H3896] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 2010…

Lawler, Mast Introduce the First Comprehensive Review of the Foreign Service Act in Over 45 Years Washington, D.C. – 6/2/26… Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast joined Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee Chairman Mike Lawler in introducing much-needed reforms to ensure…

Lawler Applauds Presidential Medal of Freedom for Welles Crowther, Builds Momentum for Gold Medal Bill to Honor 9/11 Heroism Washington, D.C. – 6/2/26… This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced at a local event in Suffern on…

Lawler, Gottheimer to Prohibit Firms Tied to the Chinese Communist Party From Registering With the SEC Under New Bill Washington, D.C. – 6/2/26… Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced the PRC Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers Moratorium Act , legislation aimed at…

Lawler Implores HHS to Expand World Trade Center Health Fund Cancer Screenings Washington, D.C. – 5/29/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Dan Goldman (NY-10), and Sen. Gillibrand (NY) led 26 of their colleagues in a bipartisan bicameral letter to the Department of…

Lawler Leads 90+ Members of Congress to Urge Administration to Dismantle UNRWA Operations in the Middle East Washington, D.C. – 5/26/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) led colleagues in sending a letter to the Trump Administration expressing serious concerns regarding the continued role of…

President Trump Joins Lawler in Rockland County First Presidential Visit in 50 Years Suffern, N.Y. – 5/22/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) today welcomed President Donald J. Trump to Rockland County, where the President delivered remarks at Rockland Community College’s Eugene Levy…