Representative Mike Lawler, Republican from New York

Mike Lawler

Representative · New York · Republican

Mike Lawler

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, NY
    2009
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2023-Present

    Representing New York's 17th district

  • Member, New York Assembly

    2020–23

  • Deputy Town Supervisor, Orangetown, Ny

    2018–20

  • Staffer, Westchester County executive Rob Astorino, Westchester County, Ny

    2015–16

  • Executive 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
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  • House Committee on Foreign Affairs
  • House Committee on Financial Services

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