Statements and posts
24 press releases and posts, newest first.
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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…”
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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…”
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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
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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.
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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…”
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Mentions H.R. 10378Mentions H.R. 10379Mentions H.R. 10380Mentions H.R. 10381
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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…”
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Demanded state officials disclose electricity discount costs for data centers.
“Rockland families have watched their electric bills climb year after year, and now we learn that Kathy Hochul's Power Authority has been handing discounted power to data centers while refusing to tell the people footing the bill what it costs them.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Praised House passage of Ratepayer Protection Act to prevent data center cost subsidies.
“New York families and businesses already face some of the highest electricity costs in the country. As we work to bring new investment and jobs to New York, we cannot ask families and small businesses to foot the bill for the massive infrastructure costs created by new data centers and other energy-intensive…”
Ratepayer Protection ActEnergyAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9340 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 672
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Lawler Applauds Passage of Bill to Modernize U.S. Foreign Service
Praised House passage of Foreign Service Modernization Act updating diplomatic operations.
“America’s diplomats are on the front lines of advancing our interests and protecting our national security around the world. But for more than four decades, their processes and scope have not evolved with the geopolitical landscape. This legislation will give our diplomats the tools, resources, and support they need to…”
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Mentions H.R. 9086
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Introduced bipartisan bill directing NIST to develop standards for discovering and controlling AI agents.
“AI agents are becoming more capable and more deeply integrated into our government and economy. We need to make sure we know what these systems are, what they can access, and who is responsible for them. We can harness the benefits of AI while making sure these systems don’t operate in the shadows of the networks they…”
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Attended White House ceremony honoring 9/11 first responder Welles Crowther with Presidential Medal of Freedom.
“Many never came home, and thousands more have lived with the physical and emotional consequences of their service ever since. Welles showed us what it means to put others before yourself. What a legacy worth remembering, and one America will never forget.”
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Mentions H.R. 5519
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Announced House passage of Northeast Lobstermen Protection Act extending regulatory framework through 2035.
“While this legislation is particularly important to Maine’s fishing communities, the Northeast lobster industry supports small businesses and hardworking families far beyond the coastline, including restaurants here in New York. Fishermen have spent years adapting to conservation requirements and deserve regulatory…”
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Lawler Demands CMS Reconsider 340B Payment Cuts to Safety Net Hospitals
Urged CMS to reconsider Medicare reimbursement cuts to safety net hospitals.
“Safety net hospitals that utilize 340B already operate under extremely difficult financial circumstances, and many don’t have the resources to compensate for the reductions in revenue on 340B drug payments. Our principal concern is that this steep payment change could ultimately impact their ability to maintain…”
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Lawler Introduces Bill to Ensure Continuity of Operations at Export-Import Bank
Introduced bill to ensure Export-Import Bank continuity by making quorum solution permanent.
“It's imperative that businesses across the State of New York have reliable access to financing tools that allow them to be competitive in a global marketplace. To accomplish that, the EXIM Bank must be able to operate responsibly and uninterrupted. We commend Reps. Lawler and Gottheimer for their leadership on this…”
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Lawler Fights For Tariff Exemption To Keep Rock Salt Affordable Ahead Of New York Winter Months
Sent letter urging tariff exemption for Chilean rock salt to protect municipalities.
“Unfortunately, the imposition of these tariffs could significantly increase the cost of imported Chilean rock salt, placing additional financial pressure on municipalities that already operate under limited budgets. Most Hudson Valley communities depend on imported Chilean rock salt for winter maintenance. Under the…”
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Welcomed Labor Secretary to NY-17 for meetings with building trades and law enforcement unions.
“Today was about listening to the men and women who keep our communities running and keep our families safe. The building trades are providing people across the Hudson Valley with a pathway to a good-paying career without taking on a mountain of student debt, and we need to do everything we can to expand those…”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to establish task force examining affordable housing crisis impacts.
“Affordable housing is about far more than putting a roof over someone’s head. It has a direct impact on whether families can succeed. When people are struggling to afford housing, it can affect their ability to work, their health, their children’s education, and their financial stability. At the same time, government…”
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Hosted Commerce Secretary at IBM Research Center to highlight quantum computing and semiconductor research.
“I’m grateful Secretary Lutnick took the time to visit Yorktown Heights and see firsthand how public-private partnerships are driving breakthroughs in quantum computing, strengthening our national security, creating high-paying American jobs, and keeping the technologies of the future here in the United States. Quantum…”
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Hosted Commerce Secretary at IBM Research Center to highlight quantum computing and semiconductor research.
“I’m grateful Secretary Lutnick took the time to visit Yorktown Heights and see firsthand how public-private partnerships are driving breakthroughs in quantum computing, strengthening our national security, creating high-paying American jobs, and keeping the technologies of the future here in the United States. Quantum…”
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Two bills to rename post offices honoring Sheriff Adrian Anderson and Paul Piperato passed Senate committee.
“Paul Piperato and Butch Anderson both dedicated their lives to serving the people of the Hudson Valley with integrity, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to their communities. Paul modernized county government and left a lasting impact on Rockland County through decades of public service.”
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Two bills to rename post offices honoring Sheriff Adrian Anderson and Paul Piperato passed Senate committee.
“Paul Piperato and Butch Anderson both dedicated their lives to serving the people of the Hudson Valley with integrity, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to their communities. Paul modernized county government and left a lasting impact on Rockland County through decades of public service.”
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Lawler Introduces Legislation To Support Public Employees Seeking Homeownership
Introduced bill to provide down payment and closing cost assistance to public employees buying homes.
“The Hudson Valley has some of the highest costs of living in the country, and homeownership is no exception. Our district is home to countless public employees, including teachers, first responders, and government workers, who deserve every opportunity to achieve the American Dream of homeownership. This legislation…”
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Lawler Earns Top Marks For Bipartisanship in the 119th Congress
Earned top bipartisanship score of 99.2 out of 100 in Bridge Grades report for 119th Congress.
“From my first day in Congress, I’ve believed that the people of the Hudson Valley sent me to Washington to solve problems and to be an effective legislator for the folks I represent. Whether it’s putting dollars back into the pockets of hard-working taxpayers, strengthening public safety for communities our children…”
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Lawler Introduces Legislation To Provide Tax Relief For Families And Support America’s Educators
Introduced two bills providing tax relief for families and increasing educator classroom expense deductions.
“As families head into the back-to-school season, the cost of books, supplies, and other essential materials can quickly add up. At the same time, too many teachers continue to spend their own hard-earned money to provide their students with the best resources they need in the classroom. These two bills will provide not…”
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