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U.S. Representative, 17th Congressional District
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Mike Lawler

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 17th Congressional District

Republican, ConservativeIncumbent

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U.S. Representative
Campaign website
lawlerforcongress.com

U.S. Representative for New York's 17th District since 2023; he serves on the Financial Services Committee and chairs the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa. He previously represented the 97th District in the state Assembly and was Orangetown's deputy town supervisor.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Secured increase of SALT deduction cap to $40,000.In office

    About | Congressman Mike Lawler

    Government record · Office of Rep. Mike Lawler · lawler.house.gov

    “raising it from $10,000 to $40,000 for families earning up to $500,000, with a 1% annual inflation adjustment”
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Public safety

  • Supports red flag laws with due process protections.

    Issues — Mike Lawler for Congress

    Campaign website · Lawler for Congress · lawlerforcongress.com

    “Supports red flag laws to keep guns out of the hands of those likely to harm themselves or others, so long as full due process”
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  • Co-sponsored the Dignity Act immigration reform bill.

    Issues — Mike Lawler for Congress

    Campaign website · Lawler for Congress · lawlerforcongress.com

    “Cosponsored the Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) - the first serious, bipartisan immigration reform effort in decades”
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Education

  • Co-sponsored the Educational Choice for Children Act.

    Issues — Mike Lawler for Congress

    Campaign website · Lawler for Congress · lawlerforcongress.com

    “Cosponsored the Educational Choice for Children Act (H.R. 833)”
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Housing

  • Introduced the Revitalizing America’s Housing Act.

    Issues — Mike Lawler for Congress

    Campaign website · Lawler for Congress · lawlerforcongress.com

    “a broad package designed to incentivize construction, reduce regulatory barriers, and expand homeownership opportunities”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports reopening the Indian Point nuclear plant.

    Issues — Mike Lawler for Congress

    Campaign website · Lawler for Congress · lawlerforcongress.com

    “Advocating to reopen and rebuild the Indian Point Nuclear Energy Center”
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Health & human services

  • Opposes a federal abortion ban.

    Issues — Mike Lawler for Congress

    Campaign website · Lawler for Congress · lawlerforcongress.com

    “Opposes a federal ban on abortion, and would never force a rape victim or woman facing a serious health issue to continue a pregnancy”
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  • Supports Medicaid work requirements for able-bodied adults.

    Issues — Mike Lawler for Congress

    Campaign website · Lawler for Congress · lawlerforcongress.com

    “Ensured that able-bodied adults without children are required to work, volunteer, or attend school 20 hours per week to qualify for Medicaid”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mike Lawler on them.

  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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