119th Congress

Michael Lawler

Representative, NY-17, New York

Party

Republican

Born: September 9, 1986 (age 40)
In Congress: House since 2023
Term Ends: January 3, 2027
Votes With Party: 97%
Missed Votes: 2%
Office Phone: 202-225-6506
Website: lawler.house.gov

Committees

Financial Services
Foreign Affairs

Who Is Michael Lawler?

Michael Lawler is a Republican representative from NY-17 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2023. Born September 9, 1986, Lawler is 40. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Lawler voted on 304 and missed 6. Lawler voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time. Lawler sponsored 127 bills and resolutions this Congress.

How Michael Lawler Voted

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YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".H.J.Res. 213, September 16, 2026
YeaPROOF ActH.R. 10326, September 16, 2026
YeaLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026H.R. 5334, September 16, 2026
YeaRatepayer Protection ActH.R. 9340, September 16, 2026
YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026H.R. 9497, September 16, 2026
YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026H.R. 9576, September 16, 2026
YeaRetire through Ownership ActS. 2403, September 16, 2026
NayDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.H.Con.Res. 93, September 15, 2026
YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".H.J.Res. 210, September 15, 2026
YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025H.R. 2140, September 15, 2026
YeaGUARD ActH.R. 2978, September 15, 2026
YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025H.R. 4646, September 15, 2026

Bills Michael Lawler Sponsored

Anthony Amoros Law Right to Know Act (H.R. 10762, In Committee)
Expressing support for the recognition of September 2026 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month". (H.Res. 1599, Introduced)
Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses Act (H.R. 10573, In Committee)
Home Accessibility Improvements Inclusion Act (H.R. 10572, In Committee)
Foreign Service Modernization Act (H.R. 9086, Passed the House)
Problem Solvers MAPS Act (H.R. 10379, In Committee)
Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 (H.R. 9436, Passed the House)
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the "Paul Piperato Post Office Building". (H.R. 1009, Passed the House)
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 298 Route 292 in Holmes, New York, as the "Sheriff Adrian 'Butch' Anderson Post Office Building". (H.R. 1008, Passed the House)
Fair Credit Reporting Reseller Accuracy Act (H.R. 8141, Out of Committee)
EXIM Bank Continuity in Competitiveness Act (H.R. 10165, In Committee)
Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis Act of 2026 (H.R. 10096, In Committee)

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Public Service Homeownership Assistance Act (H.R. 10053, In Committee)
Supporting Our Educators Act of 2026 (H.R. 10030, In Committee)
Supporting Students and Families Act (H.R. 10029, In Committee)
Recycling Infrastructure and Data Accountability Act (H.R. 9987, In Committee)
The Protecting Homeowners from Squatters Act (H.R. 9472, In Committee)
Public Service Retirement Tax Relief Act of 2026 (H.R. 9750, In Committee)
Protecting America’s Food Supply Act of 2026 (H.R. 9749, In Committee)
Replace UNRWA with Real Humanitarian Assistance Act (H.R. 9680, In Committee)
Congratulating the New York Knicks on winning the 2026 National Basketball Association Finals. (H.Res. 1422, Introduced)
Advancing American Quantum Leadership Act of 2026 (H.R. 9585, In Committee)
The Housing Voucher Funding Reallocation Act (H.R. 9584, In Committee)
War Hazards Compensation Reform Act (H.R. 9520, In Committee)
Veteran Headstone Honor Act (H.R. 9356, In Committee)
National Security Commission Quantum Computing Act of 2026 (H.R. 9318, In Committee)
VETRA Act (H.R. 9152, In Committee)
Expressing support for the recognition of July 3 through July 10, 2026, as "National Extreme Heat Awareness Week", a national event educating the public on the dangers of extreme heat and the risks of extreme heat events to public safety, infrastructure, agriculture, and much more, and supporting the goals of a National Extreme Heat Awareness Week. (H.Res. 1361, Introduced)
Heat Emergency Assessment and Tracking using AI Act (H.R. 9285, In Committee)
PRC Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers Moratorium Act (H.R. 9028, In Committee)
EFFIE Act (H.R. 8977, In Committee)
Radiation Health Research Act (H.R. 8852, In Committee)
Early Access to Screening Act (H.R. 8551, In Committee)
Energy Affordability and Reliability Act of 2026 (H.R. 8448, In Committee)
Pets Belong with Families Act (H.R. 8378, In Committee)
Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act (H.R. 8177, In Committee)
Advance Global Health Act (H.R. 7654, Out of Committee)
Transparency in Foreign Assistance Act (H.R. 7641, Out of Committee)
ADA 30 Days to Comply Act (H.R. 6453, In Committee)
HOWIE Act (H.R. 8012, In Committee)
H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act (H.R. 7961, In Committee)
Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 (H.R. 1422, Passed the House)
Dream’s Caregiver Health and Wellness Act (H.R. 7911, In Committee)
Economic Recovery for Nuclear-Affected Communities Act (H.R. 7796, In Committee)
Public Housing Rent Reduction for First Responders Act (H.R. 7701, In Committee)
Annual Public Housing Inspections Accountability Act (H.R. 7700, In Committee)
Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026 (H.R. 7622, In Committee)
Affordable Housing Barriers Transparency Act (H.R. 7597, In Committee)
Improving Housing Access Act (H.R. 7596, In Committee)
Superfund Area Facts and Exposure Act (H.R. 7595, In Committee)
Housing for America’s Middle Class Act of 2026 (H.R. 7504, In Committee)
Housing for Heroes Act of 2026 (H.R. 7503, In Committee)
Expressing support for the designation of September 19, 2026, as "Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day". (H.Res. 1050, Introduced)
Expressing support for the designation of the year 2026 as the "National Year of the Volunteer". (H.Res. 1044, Introduced)
TANF Hygiene Access Act (H.R. 7367, In Committee)
To amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to require a biennial report on the progress of the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science of the National Science and Technology Council in implementing the national workforce strategic plan, and for other purposes. (H.R. 7292, In Committee)
GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act (H.R. 7291, In Committee)
FAIR MAP Act (H.R. 7219, In Committee)
CHAT Act (H.R. 7218, In Committee)
Improving Public Housing Agency Accountability Act (H.R. 7108, In Committee)
Accountability for NYCHA Act of 2026 (H.R. 7107, In Committee)
Remote Access Security Act (H.R. 2683, Passed the House)
Stand with Israel Act of 2026 (H.R. 7018, In Committee)
GRAVE Act (H.R. 4928, In Committee)
Revitalizing America’s Housing Act (H.R. 4856, In Committee)
Professional Student Degree Act (H.R. 6718, In Committee)
Dye Free Procurement Act (H.R. 6653, In Committee)
Expressing support for the recognition of September 2025 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month". (H.Res. 942, Introduced)
United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2025 (H.R. 6203, In Committee)
Executive Transparency Act (H.R. 6452, In Committee)
Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2025 (H.R. 6403, In Committee)
Gulf Diplomacy Act (H.R. 6095, In Committee)
Community Investment and Prosperity Act (H.R. 5913, In Committee)
REACT Act (H.R. 5803, In Committee)
Expressing support for the designation of October 9 through October 16, 2025, as "National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week" and a commitment to raise awareness of dyspraxia/DCD in the United States. (H.Res. 796, Introduced)
Expressing support for the recognition of September 29, 2025, as "International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste". (H.Res. 778, Introduced)
SWAT Act (H.R. 5590, In Committee)
HEAL Act (H.R. 5277, In Committee)
Expressing support for the designation of September 19, 2025, as "Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day". (H.Res. 752, Introduced)
Welles Remy Crowther Congressional Gold Medal Act (H.R. 5519, In Committee)
Brownfield Revitalization and Remediation Act (H.R. 5472, In Committee)
To provide for the management authorities of the Department of State. (H.R. 5245, In Committee)
Stop CMV Act of 2025 (H.R. 5435, In Committee)
Make America Healthy Again Act of 2025 (H.R. 5404, In Committee)
September 11 Day of Remembrance Act (H.R. 5322, In Committee)
Coordinated Counterterrorism Act (H.R. 5148, In Committee)
Protecting Older Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 5115, In Committee)
Safe Embassies Act (H.R. 5044, In Committee)
Transit Funding Flexibility Act (H.R. 5024, In Committee)
Fentanyl Kills Act (H.R. 5023, In Committee)
Modernize Diplomatic Security Training Act (H.R. 4997, In Committee)
KOTEL Act (H.R. 4983, In Committee)
Secure Our Embassies Act (H.R. 4891, In Committee)
Parity in Diplomatic Security Investigations Act (H.R. 4808, In Committee)
MAMDANI Act (H.R. 4692, In Committee)
Responsive Counterterrorism Policy Act (H.R. 4691, In Committee)
Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025 (H.R. 4427, In Committee)
Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act (H.R. 4335, In Committee)
Cutting Passport Backlog Act (H.R. 4410, In Committee)
Protecting American Diplomats Act (H.R. 4297, In Committee)
CROP for Farming Act (H.R. 4296, In Committee)
HALOS Act of 2025 (H.R. 3352, Passed the House)
Streamline Emergency Care Act (H.R. 3980, In Committee)
LEAPS Act (H.R. 3979, In Committee)
VET PFAS Act (H.R. 3639, In Committee)
HUD Accountability Act of 2025 (H.R. 3774, In Committee)
Indo-Pacific Treaty Organization Act (H.R. 3721, In Committee)
Expressing support for the recognition of July 3 through July 10, 2025, as "National Extreme Heat Awareness Week", a national event educating the public on the dangers of extreme heat and the risks of extreme heat events to public safety, infrastructure, agriculture, and much more, and supporting the goals of a National Extreme Heat Awareness Week. (H.Res. 446, Introduced)
PFAS–Free Procurement Act of 2025 (H.R. 3110, In Committee)
Gabriel Rosenberg Dyspraxia/DCD Coverage Act (H.R. 2943, In Committee)
Paula Bohovesky and Joan D’Alessandro Act (H.R. 2726, In Committee)
Service-Connected Suicide Compensation Act (H.R. 2264, In Committee)
Home Run for Kids Act (H.R. 2637, In Committee)
District of Columbia One Vote One Choice Act (H.R. 2562, In Committee)
One Vote One Choice Act (H.R. 2561, In Committee)
Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act (H.R. 2446, In Committee)
Affordable Loans for Students Act (H.R. 2003, In Committee)
James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act (H.R. 1933, In Committee)
IVF Access and Affordability Act (H.R. 1878, In Committee)
PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025 (H.R. 1710, In Committee)
American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act (H.R. 1530, In Committee)
Doctors in our Borders Act (H.R. 1201, In Committee)
Endowment Accountability Act (H.R. 1128, In Committee)
Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 (H.R. 1007, In Committee)
IGO Anti-Boycott Act (H.R. 867, In Committee)
Justice for 9/11 Act (H.R. 296, In Committee)
SALT Fairness and Marriage Penalty Elimination Act (H.R. 232, In Committee)

Floor Speeches

Lawler spoke on the floor 65 times on 58 session days in the 119th Congress.

House, September 16, 2026, 644 wordsForeign Service Modernization Act
I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 9086, the Foreign Service Modernization Act.
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House, September 15, 2026, 348 wordsRatepayer Protection Act
I rise today in support of H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act.
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House, September 15, 2026, 169 wordsHonoring the Life of Howard Pierson
I rise today to honor the life of Howard Pierson, a beloved lifelong resident of Nyack, who passed away peacefully at the end of July at the age of 91.
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House, September 2, 2026, 182 wordsHonoring the Life of John P. O'Malley
I rise today to honor the life of John P. O'Malley, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected law enforcement investigator, who passed away peacefully on July 16 at age 73.
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House, September 1, 2026, 466 wordsNortheast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026
I rise today in support of H.R. 9436, the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act.
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House, July 22, 2026, 303 wordsStop Insider Trading Act
I rise today in strong support of H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, to end stock trading by Members of Congress, because trust in our democracy cannot be a luxury item. It must be the everyday expectation of every American.
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House, July 15, 2026, 205 wordsHonoring Ismael Quintana on His Retirement
I rise today to honor an extraordinary veteran, public servant, and advocate, Ismael ``Izzy'' Quintana, and to congratulate him on his well-earned retirement.
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House, July 14, 2026, 222 wordsHonoring the Legacy and Life of Lauren Shields
I rise today to honor the extraordinary legacy and life of Lauren Shields, who recently passed away at just 26 years old.
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House, June 24, 2026, 968 wordsWishing Police Chief Robert Noble of Yorktown Police Department a Happy Retirement
I rise to recognize and congratulate Yorktown Police Chief Robert Noble on his retirement after more than three decades of public service.
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House, June 23, 2026, 151 wordsHousing for the 21st Century Act
I rise in strong support of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. We are 8 million units underbuilt nationwide.
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Anthony Holdampf (House, June 8, 2026)
Honoring the Life of Kevin Haugh (House, June 4, 2026)
25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act (House, May 19, 2026)
Paying Tribute to Brett Kelly (House, May 14, 2026)
Recognizing Jeffrey Wanamaker on His Retirement (House, April 21, 2026)
Honoring the Life of Sheridan Gorman (House, March 25, 2026)
Moment of Silence Honoring Sorffly Davius (House, March 24, 2026)
Removal of Name of Member as Cosponsor of H.R. 1007 (House, March 18, 2026)
Hour of Meeting on Tomorrow (House, March 18, 2026)
Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 (House, March 16, 2026)
Directing the President Pursuant to Section 5(C) of the War Powers Resolution to Remove United States Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran (House, March 4, 2026)
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Denis Troy (House, February 12, 2026)
Celebrating Sparky's Diner (House, February 9, 2026)
Recognizing Extraordinary Service of Cardinal Timothy Dolan (House, February 4, 2026)
Remembering Oliver "Ollie" Jenkins (House, January 22, 2026)
Remembering Lenard Conklin (House, January 21, 2026)
Main Street Parity Act (House, January 20, 2026)
Recognizing Helen Hayes Hospital Celebrating 125 Years of Service (House, January 20, 2026)
Recognizing and Thanking Nate Soule (House, January 14, 2026)
Remote Access Security Act (House, January 12, 2026)
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act (House, January 12, 2026)
Recognizing Jim Monaghan (House, January 8, 2026)
Providing for Consideration of H.R. 1834, Breaking the Gridlock Act (House, January 7, 2026)
Aca Premium Subsidy Extension (House, December 16, 2025)
Protect America's Workforce Act (House, December 11, 2025)
Sheriff Adrian "Butch" Anderson Post Office Building (House, December 9, 2025)
Paul Piperato Post Office Building (House, December 9, 2025)
Honoring Rafael Bueno (House, December 1, 2025)
Honoring the Life of Juan Fernandez (House, November 20, 2025)
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Sidney Davidoff (House, November 18, 2025)
Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (House, November 12, 2025)
Honoring the Life of Kenneth John Bermudez, Jr. (House, September 18, 2025)
Honoring the Lives of Mary "May" and Bob Kreider (House, September 8, 2025)
Honoring the Life of Wesley Lepatner (House, September 3, 2025)
Honoring the Life of Desmond "Desi" Patrick Flaherty (House, September 2, 2025)
Honoring Lance Corporal Ryan James Barnard (House, July 23, 2025)
Honoring the Life of Golda Eisenbach (House, July 15, 2025)
Honoring Fdny Captain Frederick Simms, Jr. (House, June 24, 2025)
Helping Angels Lead Our Startups Act of 2025 (House, June 23, 2025)
Honoring David Kirschtel (House, June 4, 2025)
Paying Tribute to Bill Layton (House, June 3, 2025)
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, May 21, 2025)
Honoring Vincent C. Mcmahon (House, May 13, 2025)
Hour of Meeting on Tomorrow (House, May 7, 2025)
Honoring Allan Seebach (House, April 10, 2025)
In Memory of the Honorable Nita M. Lowey (House, March 27, 2025)
Gia Deborah Gentile Leaves Behind a Legacy of Kindness (House, March 27, 2025)
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (House, March 11, 2025)
Honoring Life and Legacy of Alice Roker (House, March 10, 2025)
Honoring Gregory E. Walz (House, February 27, 2025)
Hour of Meeting on Tomorrow (House, February 12, 2025)
Honoring the Life of Christopher Katz (House, February 12, 2025)
Honoring Al Magnatta (House, January 22, 2025)
Honoring the Life of Miles Taylor (House, January 21, 2025)
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act (House, January 9, 2025)

Questions About Michael Lawler

Is Michael Lawler still in Congress?

Yes. Michael Lawler is serving as representative from NY-17 in the 119th Congress.

What party is Michael Lawler?

Michael Lawler is a Republican.

When is Michael Lawler up for reelection?

Lawler's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.

How old is Michael Lawler?

Michael Lawler was born September 9, 1986 and is 40.

How often does Michael Lawler vote with their party?

On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Lawler voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time.

What committees is Michael Lawler on?

House Committee on Financial Services; House Committee on Foreign Affairs.