Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 9436, the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act. I want to thank Chairman Westerman for working with me to bring this bill to the floor, as well as my colleague from Maine who has fought tirelessly on behalf of his constituents, Jared Golden. In Maine alone, the lobster industry generates approximately $2 billion in economic activity each year and supports more than 17,500 jobs. Local industries like this one are a lifeline for families and communities that have been in business for generations.
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Mike Lawler
Representative · New York · Republican
Mike Lawler
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act. New York families and businesses face some of the highest electricity costs in the country. In February, the average residential electricity price in New York reached about 70 percent higher than the national average, and it is up 58 percent in the last 6 years. At the same time, data centers seeking to connect to New York's electric grid are reportedly requesting more than 9,000 megawatts of additional electricity.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, to end stock trading by Members of Congress, because trust in our democracy cannot be a luxury item. It must be the everyday expectation of every American. For too long, the public has watched the headlines that read like a civic lesson gone wrong: elected officials buying and selling stocks in industries they regulate, profiting from information the public will never see. That is not merely unseemly, it is corrosive.
Biography
Mike Lawler began his career in public service as a local government official and small business owner in New York. Elected to represent New York’s 17th Congressional District in 2022, he focuses on strengthening public safety, improving infrastructure, and advancing fiscal responsibility. Lawler has served on the House Committee on Financial Services and introduced legislation to bolster federal support for law enforcement agencies. He approaches his role with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented style, prioritizing the needs and concerns of his Hudson Valley constituents.
Education
- B.A. in Accounting and Finance, Manhattan College, New York, NY2009
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2023-PresentRepresenting New York's 17th district
Member, New York Assembly
2020–23Deputy Town Supervisor, Orangetown, Ny
2018–20Staffer, Westchester County executive Rob Astorino, Westchester County, Ny
2015–16Executive Director, New York Republican State Committee
Business Owner
Policy Focus
International Affairs24%
Government Operations and Politics10%
Taxation8%
Health7%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Mike Lawler's record in Congress.
Hudson Valley Rail Funding
Secured federal funding to improve and expand Metro-North Railroad service in the Hudson Valley region.
Support for Israel
Co-sponsored resolutions affirming U.S. support for Israel following the October 2023 Hamas attacks.
Disaster Recovery Aid
Advocated for and helped secure federal disaster relief for New York communities impacted by severe flooding in 2023.
Bipartisan SALT Deduction Reform
Introduced bipartisan legislation to raise the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap for middle-class families.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- House Committee on Financial Services
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