Michael Lawler

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Lawler voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.

1. Agriculture and Food 75% · 6 of 8 party 13%
2. Economics and Public Finance 31% · 15 of 49 party 7%
3. Labor and Employment 22% · 2 of 9 party 0%

Where Lawler broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Lawler Releases Statement on Restoration of 988 Press 3 Option for LGBTQ+ Youth

  Secured $33.1 million federal funding to restore 988 Lifeline Press 3 option for LGBTQ+ youth.

  “At the heels of National Suicide Prevention Month, I am grateful for the official restoration of the Press 3 option on the 988 Lifeline. Young people in crisis deserve access to counselors trained to meet their specific needs. When a young person is brave enough to reach out for help, we need to make sure someone is…”

  Mental Health Crisis ServicesAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

  Lawler Urges Administration to Strengthen Head Start in New Rule

  Submitted comment opposing proposed rule weakening Head Start program requirements.

  “[T]he Proposed Rule, as currently written, would weaken the Head Start program as a whole and result in the reduction of quality services offered to low-income children and families in New York and across the country. We can reduce unnecessary bureaucracy and be responsible stewards of federal dollars without…”

  EducationAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 25, 2026

  Lawler Introduces Legislation to Update Tax Code for Widows and Widowers

  Introduced bill to allow widows and widowers two years of surviving spouse tax status.

  “Losing a spouse is an unimaginable loss, and I believe we should be doing everything we can to make the aftermath of a tragedy as manageable as possible for the American people. This small, targeted fix will deliver meaningful relief that eliminates an arbitrary distinction which has no connection to the financial need…”

  TaxationAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 24, 2026

  Lawler Introduces Legislation to Update Home Safety Design Features for HUD Housing

  Introduced bill directing HUD to update home safety design features and train appraisers on universal design.

  Housing and Community DevelopmentAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 17, 2026

  Lawler Joins Problem Solvers Caucus to Introduce Four Bipartisan Bills to Address Gerrymandering Nationwide

  Introduced bipartisan bill to establish nationwide standards for congressional redistricting.

  “Congressional districts should be drawn around communities, not political interests. The Problem Solvers MAPS Act establishes clear, commonsense standards to stop partisan gerrymandering and ensure districts are fairly drawn without favoring any one candidate or party. Politicians in states like New York and Texas…”

  Government Operations and PoliticsAI-read

  Mentions H.R. 10378Mentions H.R. 10379Mentions H.R. 10380Mentions H.R. 10381

• Statement · Press release · Sep 17, 2026

  Lawler, Gottheimer Push for Bipartisan AI Safeguards at Capitol Hill Press Conference

  Introduced bill directing NIST to develop standards for safe AI agent deployment.

  “This isn’t about stopping AI or stifling innovation. It is about making sure we can safely deploy AI. A pause is not a safeguard. Some states have put a moratorium on the infrastructure that powers this technology. That does not invent a kill switch. It does not inventory the agents already on a hospital network or a…”

  AI Agent Accountability ActCybersecurityAI-read

  Mentions H.R. 7576Mentions H.R. 9318Mentions H.R. 9585

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Lawler voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 126 (House median 25) · cosponsored 1096 (median 289), 307 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on International Affairs, Health, Housing and Community Development.

• H.Res. 1599 Expressing support for the recognition of September 2026 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10573 Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10572 Home Accessibility Improvements Inclusion ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10379 Problem Solvers MAPS ActIntroduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10165 EXIM Bank Continuity in Competitiveness ActForeign Trade and International Finance · Introduced Aug 27, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10096 Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis Act of 2026Finance and Financial Sector · Introduced Aug 13, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10053 Public Service Homeownership Assistance ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10030 Supporting Our Educators Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee

How often Lawler voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Lawler’s campaign raised $8.2M: $3.2M (39%) from individuals and $1.9M (24%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $4.8M.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Lawler

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 484.

1. Norpac Independent PAC
2. TKJ PAC Member’s leadership PAC
3. Allied Pilots Association Labor union PAC

Lawler’s own leadership PAC: MVL PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.