Mike Lawler

Michael Vincent Lawler (born September 9, 1986) is an American Republican politician serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 17th congressional district since January 2023.) A lifelong Hudson Valley resident, he previously represented the 97th district in the New York State Assembly from 2021 to 2023, focusing on local issues in Rockland and Orange counties. Lawler is noted for a bipartisan legislative style, earning recognition as the most effective freshman member of the 118th Congress and ranking eighth overall in effectiveness among lawmakers.

Lawler's congressional tenure has emphasized fiscal policy, national security, and regional priorities, including successful advocacy for raising the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap to provide relief for middle-class taxpayers in high-tax states like New York. He serves on the House Committees on Financial Services and Foreign Affairs, where he has contributed to measures enhancing sanctions on Iran and bolstering support for law enforcement and first responders. Notable achievements include the enactment of the Laken Riley Act, aimed at addressing crimes by undocumented immigrants, reflecting his emphasis on border security and public safety.