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Mike Lawler

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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.

Nov 14, 2023

Madam Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York will be postponed. Amendment No. 115 Offered by Mr. Massie The Acting…

Congressional Record · 2023-11-14
Nov 14, 2023

Madam Chair, today, I rise to urge the House to adopt my amendment, which would strip colleges and universities of Federal funding if they authorize, facilitate, provide funding for, or otherwise support any event promoting anti-Semitism…

Congressional Record · 2023-11-14
Nov 14, 2023

Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the…

Congressional Record · 2023-11-14
Nov 13, 2023

Mr. Speaker, as a point of personal privilege, I would like to recognize my grandparents, John and Eileen Lawler, who are here with us tonight. Mr. Speaker, I just returned from a bipartisan delegation trip to Israel, where we met with…

Congressional Record · 2023-11-13
Nov 9, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today it adjourn to meet on Monday, November 13, 2023, when it shall convene at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is…

Congressional Record · 2023-11-09
Nov 7, 2023

Mr. Speaker, in 1893, Katharine Lee Bates wrote ``America the Beautiful.'' In it she wrote: ``God shed His grace on thee and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea.'' As the Bible says in Psalm 72:8: He shall have dominion…

Congressional Record · 2023-11-07
Nov 6, 2023

Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 4, line 13, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $10,000,000)''. Page 54…

Congressional Record · 2023-11-06
Nov 6, 2023

Mr. Chair, tonight, I rise to advocate for the passage of my amendment to the T-HUD bill, amendment No. 3, which would allocate an additional $10 million toward the DOT's Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements account…

Congressional Record · 2023-11-06
Nov 6, 2023

Mr. Chair, I think it is important, obviously, to increase support for safety improvements, given some of the incidents that we have seen across the country. Mr. Chair, in response to my colleague across the aisle, I don't think we would…

Congressional Record · 2023-11-06
Nov 2, 2023

Mr. Speaker, we must stand with Israel in its time of need. This funding will go a long way toward ensuring that Israel has the ability to defend itself from the horrific campaign of terror waged by Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and other…

Congressional Record · 2023-11-02

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