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Michael Lawler

U.S. Representative · New York's 17th congressional district

This seat is on the ballot Tuesday, November 3, 202614 days away. The current term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027.Source

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House passes the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026.

The House passed the bill 219-196, with 17 not voting. It would extend from 2028 to 2035 the deadline for the National Marine Fisheries Service to issue new regulations to protect the endangered Atlantic large whale from certain lobster and crab fishing gear.

SourcesHouse roll call 291H.R. 9436 on Congress.gov
Drafted by AI, verified by Rehan on Thursday, October 8, 2026

Recent votes

Michael Lawler is listed on 675 roll call votes in the 119th Congress and did not vote on 12 of them. The latest 10 are below.

  1. Voted yes
    S. 2403: Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · · House roll call 314
  2. Voted yes
    H.R. 9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 313
  3. Voted yes
    H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 312
  4. Voted yes
    H.J.Res. 213: Providing 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".
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 311
  5. Voted yes
    H.R. 10326: PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 310
  6. Voted yes
    H.R. 9576: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 309
  7. Voted yes
    H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · Passed · · House roll call 308
  8. Voted no
    H.Con.Res. 93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed · · House roll call 307
  9. Voted yes
    H.J.Res. 210: Providing 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".
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 306
  10. Voted yes
    H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 305

Bills sponsored

127 bills and resolutions sponsored in the 119th Congress. The newest 10 are below.

  1. H.R. 10762: Anthony Amoros Law Right to Know Act
    Introduced Oct 6, 2026 · Latest action Oct 6, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  2. H.Res. 1599: Expressing support for the recognition of September 2026 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".
    Introduced Oct 1, 2026 · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  3. H.R. 10573: Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses Act
    Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  4. H.R. 10572: Home Accessibility Improvements Inclusion Act
    Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  5. H.R. 10379: Problem Solvers MAPS Act
    Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · Latest action Sep 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  6. H.R. 10165: EXIM Bank Continuity in Competitiveness Act
    Introduced Aug 27, 2026 · Latest action Aug 27, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  7. H.R. 10096: Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis Act of 2026
    Introduced Aug 13, 2026 · Latest action Aug 13, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  8. H.R. 10053: Public Service Homeownership Assistance Act
    Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  9. H.R. 10030: Supporting Our Educators Act of 2026
    Introduced Aug 3, 2026 · Latest action Aug 3, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  10. H.R. 10029: Supporting Students and Families Act
    Introduced Aug 3, 2026 · Latest action Aug 3, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Where they stand

Key votes are the votes that decided bills on each issue. Statements are not tracked yet.

Immigration

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

51 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Res. 1490: Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Sep 1, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 4 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • H.R. 7961: H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act
  • H.R. 4410: Cutting Passport Backlog Act
  • H.R. 1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

Abortion

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

2 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 6359: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 23, 2025, roll call)

Taxes and spending

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

35 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Con.Res. 113: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Jul 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 10 bills on this issue. Newest:

Foreign policy and defense

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

49 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Con.Res. 93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Con.Res. 89: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Jul 23, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 24 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • H.R. 9680: Replace UNRWA with Real Humanitarian Assistance Act
  • H.R. 9086: Foreign Service Modernization Act
  • H.R. 8177: Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act

Committees

Source: committee membership list

Basics

U.S. Representative
New York's 17th congressional district
  • Current term began Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027
  • Phone 202-225-6506
  • Office 324 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3217
Source

Website lawler.house.gov

Sources

Vote positions are as the House recorded them. Members who were absent are listed as not voting.