Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary legacy and life of Lauren Shields, who recently passed away at just 26 years old. Lauren was the definition of a fighter. After receiving a lifesaving heart transplant as a child and a kidney transplant from her mother in 2020, she chose to dedicate her life to serving others.
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Mike Lawler
Representative · New York · Republican
Mike Lawler
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
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.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong and steadfast support of H.R. 1993, the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act. I thank my colleagues from New York, in particular, Congressmen Goldman and Garbarino, as well as 297 other colleagues who have cosponsored this legislation. Almost 25 years ago, for the first time in history, New York stood silent. The City that Never Sleeps came to a halt, and we all went into mourning for the thousands of innocent people who died that day. 9/11 changed New York, and it changed America. It continues to impact our communities today.
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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