Congressman Mike Lawler, currently serving New York’s 17th district in the U.S. Congress, shared several updates on June 3, 2025, regarding recent events and legislative initiatives. His communications reflect ongoing concerns about community safety, veteran welfare, and educational affordability.
In a post made at 15:30 UTC, Congressman Lawler addressed an incident involving the Tarrytown Lighthouse. He stated that “The Tarrytown Lighthouse, an iconic landmark of the Hudson Valley’s rich history, was deliberately set on fire by vandals.” The act caused over $100,000 in damage just a year after a $4.5 million restoration project. He urged anyone with information to contact the Westchester County Police Department.
Later that day at 17:35 UTC, Lawler announced his leadership role in advancing legislation aimed at supporting veterans and military families affected by PFAS exposure. He wrote “Honored to lead the VET PFAS Act with @RepRileyNY to ensure veterans and military families exposed to PFAS get the care and benefits they deserve.”
At 17:56 UTC on the same day, Congressman Lawler expressed concerns about rising interest rates impacting students. In his tweet he noted “Interest rates are out of control.” He discussed his proposed bill intended to cap student loan interest rates during an interview with Bankrate. According to him, this initiative aims to make higher education more affordable for millions of Americans.
Mike Lawler has been representing New York’s 17th District since replacing Mondaire Jones in 2023 after previously serving in the New York State Assembly from 2021 to 2022. Born in Suffern, New York in 1986 and currently residing in Pearl River, he graduated from Manhattan College with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2009.
