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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · NEW YORK · 17TH DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · NY-17 · REP
Michael Lawler
Michael Lawler has represented New York’s 17th district in the U.S. House since 2023. Chair of the House Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Lawler served in the New York State Assembly from 2021 to 2022.
Lawler earned a Bachelor of Science from Manhattan University in 2009, served in the New York State Assembly from 2021 to 2022, and entered the U.S. House in 2023 after winning the 2022 election.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2023
- Age
- 40
- Committees
- 2 · 1 chair
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2023
- COMMITTEES
- 2
- AGE
- 40
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Michael Lawler at a glance
NET READER RATING
▲ 11 PTS IN 30 DAYS+4
▲ 403 GOOD LOOK774 VOTES371 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 69 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETLATEST ACTIVITY
NEWSMarijuana Industry Money Is Boosting Republicans Who Oppose Legalization Newsweek · Oct 5STATED POSITIONS
2026 NY U.S. House district 17 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Michael Lawler’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 98%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 12 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 89%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 9 points below the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 56%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 12%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 14 of 116 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
JUL 21Amendment: Amendment sought to codify Executive Order 14183, which implements a ban on tr…NAY
JUL 14Sunshine Protection Act of 2025NAY
JUN 09Faster Labor Contracts ActYEA
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSMichael Lawler’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Michael Lawler in the 119th Congress
116Sponsored
14Out of cmte
7Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored116
Out of committee14
Passed House7
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 9086 | Foreign Service Modernization ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Passed House | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9436 | Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026ANIMALS | Passed House | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1009 | 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".GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Passed House | 24 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1008 | 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".GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Passed House | 24 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1422 | Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Passed House | 295 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2683 | Remote Access Security ActFOREIGN TRADE AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCE | Passed House | 17 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3352 | HALOS Act of 2025FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Passed House | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8141 | Fair Credit Reporting Reseller Accuracy ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Out of committee | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7654 | Advance Global Health ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Out of committee | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7641 | Transparency in Foreign Assistance ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Out of committee | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6453 | ADA 30 Days to Comply ActCIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES, MINORITY ISSUES | Out of committee | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5245 | To provide for the management authorities of the Department of State.INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Out of committee | 0 COSPON. |
Plus 1,096 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Michael Lawler’s committee assignments
Foreign Affairs
CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESMiddle East and North Africa (Chair)Western Hemisphere
Financial Services
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESCapital MarketsHousing and Insurance
Michael Lawler’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2021 – PRESENT
OFFICE
New York State Assembly 2021–22U.S. House · NY-17 2023–
- 2023 – NOWU.S. House · NY-17
- 2021 – 22New York State Assembly
- BORN
- September 9, 1986 · Suffern, New York
- OCCUPATION
- Politician
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, Manhattan University, 2009
2026 election: New York’s 17th District
NEXT ELECTION · NY-17
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+6.3ON THE BALLOT
IN THIS RACE · 2026
Cait ConleyDEM$4.3M raised
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · NY-1752.2%
2022U.S. House · NY-1750.3%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 NY-17 HOUSE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 NY U.S. House district 17 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Michael Lawler’s stated positions and sources
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Voting Rights
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Foreign Policy
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Michael Lawler’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $8.2M
- CASH ON HAND
- $4.8M
- SPENT
- $3.5M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $3.2M · 62.3%
- PACs
- $1.9M · 37.6%
- Party
- $5K · 0.1%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $812K
- Earmarked gifts · 537 donors
- $802K
- From the PAC itself
- $15K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
ALSO TO COMMITTEES TIED TO THIS PERSON (NOT IN THE TOTAL)
- Grow The Majorityjoint fundraising, 89 committees
- $263K
SINCE DEC 2021 $1.2M through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Smith, VinnyArden Companies LLC · MANAGING MEMBER$7K
Armentano, JosephParaco Gas · CEO$7K
Sambur, DavidApollo · PARTNER$7K
Pacchiana, GlennThalle Industries · ENGINEER$7K
Oberlander, PeselEmployer · BOOKEPING$7K
Oberlander, ChaimEmployer · FOOD$7K
Crisses, AlexanderGeneral Atlantic · INVESTOR$7K
Tisch, SamTwin Dovs Capital Mgmt · PORTFOLIO MANAGER$7K
Purcell, Philip J.Continental Investors · EXECUTIVE$7K
Melnicke, Michael Mr.Rockaway Care Center · HEALTH CARE PROVIDER$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $668K
- OPPOSING
- $1.4M
Lcv Victory Fund$0 / $533K
Hmp$0 / $526K
Edf Action Votes$0 / $322K
America First Agriculture Action INC.$289K / $0
Center Forward Initiative INC (Cfi)$200K / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$1.8M
Advertising$33K
Events$15K
How to contact Michael Lawler
WASHINGTON, D.C.
324 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-3217(202) 225-6506Call (202) 225-6506ONLINE
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Contact Rep. Lawler ↗NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE
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Politico
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Lawler will co-chair the working group and said the United States must lead in AI while adopting safeguards.
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The Washington Times
House bipartisan group floats congressional redistricting changes to stop partisan map wars
Lawler helped develop district-drawing standards as part of the Problem Solvers Caucus’s redistricting proposals.
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Jewish Insider
Local Democratic official endorses Lawler, citing record on antisemitism, Israel
A local Democratic official endorsed Lawler, citing his work against antisemitism and his relationship with the Jewish community.
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Representative Mike Lawler joined the petition, stating leadership gave him no choice but to force a vote on health subsidies.
Health care55%
Newsweek
Marijuana Industry Money Is Boosting Republicans Who Oppose Legalization
Lawler criticized New York’s legal marijuana law at a debate and has opposed federal rescheduling.
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Jewish Insider
Second local Jewish Democratic official endorses Republican Lawler, citing Israel and antisemitism
Lawler received Caridi’s endorsement and thanked her while touting his district funding record.
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National Review
Mike Lawler Plants His Flag on Common Ground
Lawler defended his record of bipartisan work and explained his policy positions while seeking reelection.
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New York Post
NY GOP Rep. Mike Lawler leads Dem Cait Conley in key battleground House district: new internal poll
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MOST RATEDThe Daily Caller
Rep Mike Lawler Admits To Drunk Driving Arrest: 'Certainly Not My Proudest Moment'
Lawler disclosed in an interview that he had previously been arrested for drunk driving and said he regretted driving after drinking.
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The American Prospect
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The article examines Lawler’s reelection campaign and the spending advantage Republican groups have in his district.
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theiowastandard.com
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Rep. Lawler is identified as a vocal co-sponsor of the DIGNIDAD Act, whose characterization of the bill is disputed.
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Conservative Institute
Nineteen House Republicans sign on to Salazar amnesty bill for millions of illegal immigrants
Representative Lawler was singled out for his defense of the bill and faced criticism over its enforcement mechanics.
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