Michael Lawler
U.S. House · NY-17 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · NY-17
Biography
Overview
Michael Lawler is a Republican representing New York's 17th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2023. Born in 1986, he previously served in the New York State Assembly from 2021 to 2022. He earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting and finance from Manhattan College and worked in political communications before entering elective office.
Career
Lawler entered Congress in 2023 after defeating incumbent Sean Patrick Maloney in a narrow victory. He was reelected in 2024 with a margin of 23,946 votes over Democratic nominee Mondaire Jones. In his tenure, he has championed housing affordability legislation, co-sponsoring multiple housing-related bills. He opposed the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act and supported animal welfare protections. On immigration, he co-sponsored the DIGNIDAD Act providing a pathway to legal status paired with border enforcement, and voted to grant Temporary Protected Status to Haitian immigrants. He is a vocal supporter of increasing the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap from $10,000 to higher levels, a position that drew criticism from some party members but aligned with Trump's spending priorities.
Prior political experience
Lawler was first elected to Congress in November 2022, narrowly defeating incumbent Democratic Sean Patrick Maloney in New York's 17th congressional district. He was reelected in November 2024, defeating Democratic nominee Mondaire Jones by 23,946 votes. In July 2025, he announced his intention to seek reelection to the House in 2026 rather than pursue a race for New York governor, a position he had been considered for in 2024.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
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Start a campaign targeting Michael LawlerOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | U.S. House NY-17 | 2025–present | In progress | Michael Lawler | — |
| 1st | U.S. House NY-17 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Jerrold Nadler | Michael Lawler |
Committee assignments
- Middle East and North AfricaHouseChair· 2025–present
- Western HemisphereHouse· 2025–present
- Capital MarketsHouse· 2025–present
- Housing and InsuranceHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8448
Energy Affordability and Reliability Act of 2026
Apr 22, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8378
To modify the reasonable requirements that may be imposed on pet owners living in public housing, and for other purposes.
Apr 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8177
Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act
Apr 2, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8141
Fair Credit Reporting Reseller Accuracy Act
Mar 27, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8012
HOWIE Act
Mar 19, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7961
H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act
Mar 17, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7911
Dream’s Caregiver Health and Wellness Act
Mar 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7796
Economic Recovery for Nuclear-Affected Communities Act
Mar 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7701
Public Housing Rent Reduction for First Responders Act
Feb 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7700
Annual Public Housing Inspections Accountability Act
Feb 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8480
To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalties for animal crushing, and for other purposes.
Apr 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8477
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reverse certain energy-related modifications enacted by Public Law 119-21.
Apr 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8410
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to apply certain requirements to centralized computer-aided train-dispatching systems and centralized traffic control boards.
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8346
Foreign Service Age and Integration and Reform (FAIR) Act of 2026
Apr 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8321
Artemis Accords Authorization Act
Apr 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8338
SAFER Act of 2026
Apr 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8320
USA 6G Global Leadership Act
Apr 16, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 8284
Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement Act
Apr 15, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 8283
Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026
Apr 15, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 8288
Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act
Apr 15, 2026REPORTED
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |