Congressman Mike Lawler, who represents New York’s 17th district and has been serving in the U.S. Congress since 2023, shared several updates on his official Twitter account on May 21, 2025. These tweets provide insights into his recent activities and sentiments.
On May 21, 2025, Congressman Lawler expressed condolences to the family of Congressman Gerry Connelly following news of Connelly’s passing. He stated, “My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Congressman Gerry Connelly following the news of his passing.”
Later that day, Lawler informed his followers about a congressional hearing featuring testimony from Secretary Rubio regarding American interests overseas. As Chair of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) committee, he emphasized his commitment to addressing challenges in the region. He encouraged public engagement by stating, “Joining my colleagues to hear testimony from @SecRubio on protecting American interests overseas. As MENA Chair, my top priority on committee is tackling challenges in the Middle East. Tune in now.”
In a subsequent tweet on May 21, Lawler reflected on discussions held during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing with Secretary Rubio concerning Iran and U.S. interests in the Middle East. He acknowledged the administration’s efforts in securing Edan Alexander’s return earlier that month and advocated for further diplomatic action by urging for an appointment of an Abraham Accords envoy: “Appreciated the discussion with @SecRubio on Iran and U.S. interests in the Middle East at @HouseForeignGOP hearing. Grateful to the Administration’s role in bringing Edan Alexander home earlier this month. Now, we must act and appoint an Abraham Accords envoy.”
Mike Lawler was born in Suffern, New York in 1986 and currently resides in Pearl River. Before serving as a congressman beginning in 2023 after replacing Mondaire Jones, he served as a member of the New York State Assembly from 2021 to 2022.
