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Mike Lawler is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 17th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, he has been in office since January 2023. Lawler has focused on issues such as health care affordability and fiscal responsibility, often emphasizing the need for accountability in government spending. He has been vocal about the challenges facing constituents and has made statements regarding the need for reforms in various sectors, including health care and taxation.
We have to keep the government funded. Live to fight another day. The fact is that we are not shutting the government down before Christmas. I think everyone here has a responsibility to keep the government open and funded, and it requires…
Today I rise to honor the life of Joseph William Cotter, a visionary leader and beloved father who passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2024, at the age of 66. Joe was a proud father to Lydia and William, a devoted partner to Jane…
Today, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Marie Lorenzini, a beloved leader and devoted public servant from Nyack, New York, whose passing is deeply felt by all who knew her. Marie's service to the village of Nyack spanned decades…
Today I rise to honor the life of Michael Alexander Raimondi, a remarkable young man from Westchester County, who was tragically taken from us far too soon. Michael was a bright and imaginative soul who brought joy to everyone around him…
Today, we New Yorkers rise with a heavy heart to honor the memory of Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old from Plainview, New York. A grandson of Holocaust survivors, Omer deferred his enrollment at SUNY Binghamton to serve in the Israeli Defense…
I ask that all Members join me for a brief moment of silence in honor of Omer Neutra. ____________________
Today I rise to honor the life of Jeremy Emanuel Honey, a lifelong resident of Suffern, New York, who passed away in September at the age of 77. Jeremy was a U.S. Army veteran, serving proudly during the Vietnam war, and at posts including…
On the issue of gun violence in America, I think about New York and the disastrous cashless bail law, which was put into effect and supported by the ranking member and continues to be supported by the ranking member, in which more than 80…
Today I rise to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Village of Sleepy Hollow. Nestled on the Hudson River just 20 miles north of New York City, the Village of Sleepy Hollow is 5.2 square miles of history and intrigue. Sleepy Hollow…
I thank the chairman for yielding. In America, elections are determined at the ballot box, not by an assassin's bullet. In recent months, we have seen two such attempts on the life of former President Donald Trump: first in Pennsylvania…
Today I rise to recognize Detective Tim Hayes and K9 Remy, the first certified electronics detection dog in Rockland County history. Remy is a 1-year-old black lab, named after Welles Remy Crowther, a Nyack native known as the man in the…
I find that rich. I mean, leader Jeffries, along with Nancy Pelosi and Kamala Harris, gaslit the nation for an entire year about Joe Biden's cognitive abilities.
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