Mike Lawler U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Mike Lawler U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Congressman Mike Lawler, currently representing New York's 17th district in the U.S. Congress, has been active on social media discussing recent legislative and political developments. He has shared his views on various issues, including antisemitism on college campuses, Social Security benefits, and energy policy.
On November 16, 2024, Lawler criticized Senator Chuck Schumer's remarks to Columbia University administrators. "Senator Chuck Schumer's comments to Columbia administrators were a disgrace and undermined efforts to hold them accountable for enabling rampant antisemitism on campus," he stated. Lawler mentioned that he had sent a letter to Schumer demanding answers.
Later that day, Lawler expressed satisfaction with the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act in the House of Representatives. "I’m proud to have co-sponsored and voted for the Social Security Fairness Act, which just passed the House," he wrote. He emphasized his commitment to working with both parties to support seniors in Hudson Valley by ensuring they receive their entitled benefits.
On November 17, 2024, Lawler highlighted legislative progress related to American energy initiatives. "We took significant steps last week toward unleashing American energy by passing the Critical Minerals Consistency Act," he noted. This act aims to expedite permitting processes for critical mineral mining projects along with streamlining geothermal energy infrastructure through the HEATS Act.
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