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, representing New York’s 17th district, has been active on social media addressing various issues. His recent tweets reflect his involvement in bipartisan legislative efforts, his stance on international affairs, and concerns about campus safety.
On February 3, 2025, Congressman Lawler expressed pride in working alongside Representative Linda Sánchez on the "Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act." He stated that this legislation aims to "protect kids, save lives, and help families avoid substance use disorder" by providing resources to schools across New York and the nation. "I'm proud to be working in a bipartisan way with Rep. Linda Sánchez to protect kids, save lives, and help families avoid substance use disorder."
The following day, February 4, 2025, Lawler commented on an international issue involving Hamas. He expressed gratitude for the reunion of Keith Segel with his family after experiencing atrocities at the hands of Hamas. Lawler condemned such acts as having "no place in a free world," using the hashtag #BringThemAllHome. "After experiencing unspeakable atrocities at the hands of Hamas..."
Later that day, Congressman Lawler addressed antisemitism on college campuses. He criticized universities for failing to address this issue adequately and urged school leaders to take action to ensure student safety. "It’s outrageous that Jewish students feel unsafe on their own college campuses."