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, serving New York's 17th district, recently shared updates on his work through a series of tweets. Lawler, who took office in 2023 after serving in the New York State Assembly, aims to address key issues affecting his constituents and broader policy concerns.
On April 10, 2025, Congressman Lawler reported on recent legislative actions through Twitter. He stated, "Today, the House took action to secure our elections and protect the integrity of our democratic process." This highlights ongoing efforts to address electoral integrity as a priority for lawmakers.
Later that day, Lawler tweeted about legislative efforts to amend federal laws concerning crime. Referring to specific local tragedies, he wrote, "The brutal murders of Joan D’Alessandro and Paula Bohovesky devastated Dutchess and Rockland County. This legislation honors the memory of Joan and Paula, will close loopholes in federal law that give leniency to criminals and seeks to bring justice to families across the." This indicates a push towards more stringent criminal justice measures to prevent leniency in legal outcomes.
Additionally, Lawler shared his diplomatic engagement with an international counterpart, posting on social media, "I appreciated the opportunity to meet with Ambassador Ekaterini Nassika of Greece to discuss the strong U.S.-Greece partnership and regional developments in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East." This tweet underscores the importance of fostering bilateral relationships and addressing geopolitical issues in strategic regions.
Congressman Mike Lawler was born in Suffern, New York, in 1986 and currently resides in Pearl River. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Manhattan College, which he completed in 2009.
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