Michael Lawler
U.S. Representative · NY-17 · Republican
Statements and posts
387 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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7 statements, Jun 8, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026
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Lawler, Stanton Unveil Bipartisan Package to Strengthen America’s Response to Extreme Heat
Unveiled bipartisan legislative package to combat extreme heat threats.
“Extreme heat is not a future challenge; it is a present-day reality affecting communities in New York, Arizona, and across the country.”
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Lawler & Gillen Introduce Bill to Target Unfair Tax Burden on Families in High Cost of Living Areas
Introduced bipartisan bill to lower federal taxes for families in high cost-of-living areas.
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Co-Chairs Lawler & Ross Introduce Bill to Promote Moldovan Energy Independence
Introduced bill to promote Moldova's energy independence and reduce Russian influence.
“The United States and Moldova have maintained a strong partnership for over three decades, a relationship that has taken on renewed importance amid the Sandu Administration’s work on European integration and Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine”
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Sent letter demanding governor explain $7 million in subsidies to company accused of anti-worker practices.
“Recent reporting uncovered concerns with the company, including allegations that employees were penalized for using paid family leave given your role in enacting the first-in-the-nation paid prenatal leave law. Rippling has no place in one of the most union-friendly states in the U.S.”
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Lawler Leads Letter Supporting the FCC Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
Lawler led bipartisan letter supporting FCC crackdown on illegal robocalls.
“We commend the Commission for advancing this rulemaking and urge the FCC to incorporate enhanced interagency coordination with the U.S. Department of the Treasury and other financial regulators into the final framework. Robocall-driven scams almost always culminate in financial transactions.”
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Lawler Votes to Advance Faster Labor Contracts Act
Lawler voted for Faster Labor Contracts Act establishing timelines for collective bargaining.
“Workers who choose to organize deserve a fair shot at reaching their first contract. Employers can currently drag on negotiations for years, leaving workers in limbo.”
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Lawler Announces Committee Passage of Foreign Service Modernization Act
Lawler's Foreign Service Modernization Act passed House Foreign Affairs Committee 38-2.
“America's diplomats serve on the front lines of our foreign policy in some of the most challenging environments around the world. The Foreign Service Act has not undergone a comprehensive review in more than four decades, despite dramatic changes in the geopolitical landscape and the challenges facing our nation.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.