Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

GROWTH Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 26 October 2023

Supporting the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day".

United States · United States Congress · 26 October 2023

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day.

Energy Choice Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 October 2023

Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 October 2023

Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 October 2023

Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 October 2023

Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act This bill requires the Department of State to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and any foreign person who is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by Ansarallah.

Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 25 October 2023

Schools Want Accountability for Threats Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 October 2023

Expressing support for the recognition of October 2023 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".

United States · United States Congress · 25 October 2023

This resolution supports the designation of National Dyslexia Awareness Month and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.

HATIKVAHH Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 October 2023

Halting Appropriations for Terrorist-supporting Institutions that Knowingly provide Valued Assets to Hamas and Hezbollah Act or the HATIKVAHH Act This bill suspends federal assistance to certain international organizations determined to support or cooperate with Hamas, Hezbollah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Palestine Liberation Front, Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, or other groups designated as terrorist organizations operating in Gaza or Judea and Samaria. The Department of State shall make such determinations on international organizations receiving federal funding that operate in Gaza or Judea and Samaria and periodically report to Congress. The State Department shall make a determination on each United Nations agency as a separate international organization.

Air America Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 25 October 2023

SPEAK Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 24 October 2023

Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge Act of 2023 or the SPEAK Act of 2023 This bill establishes the Improved Access to Health Care Information Technology for non-English Speakers Task Force. The task force must assess any current barriers that limit the ability of non-English speakers to access telehealth services and recommend improvements (e.g., technological enhancements). The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must collect information from relevant stakeholders to inform the task force's assessments and recommendations.  HHS must establish a website with best practices for connecting non-English speakers with telehealth services, based on the task force's final report.

Expressing support for the recognition of October 2023, as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global awareness and access to care during the menopausal transition and post-menopause.

United States · United States Congress · 24 October 2023

This resolution expresses support for the designation of World Menopause Awareness Month.

Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983.

United States · United States Congress · 24 October 2023

This resolution recognizes the 40th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983. The resolution also remembers servicemembers who died and honors their families.

To revoke the waiver determination submitted to Congress on September 11, 2023, with respect to certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.

United States · United States Congress · 20 October 2023

Honoring the American and Israeli civilians murdered and unaccounted for in the brutal attacks by Hamas terrorists.

United States · United States Congress · 20 October 2023

This resolution condemns Hamas' October 7, 2023, attacks against Israel and expresses sympathy and solidarity with the families of those held hostage or killed in those attacks.  The resolution also adjourns the House of Representatives in honor of those killed and unaccounted for.  

Revoke Iranian Funding Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2023

Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2023

SHINE Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2023

Condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2023

This resolution condemns the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff. It also urges the Department of Education to direct the Office for Civil Rights to investigate and, where appropriate, take immediate action.

Federal Retirement Fairness Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2023

Federal Retirement Fairness Act This bill modifies the federal civilian service that is creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Specifically, it expands the nondeduction service that may be creditable under FERS. Nondeduction service is federal service where an employee's pay is not subject to retirement deductions (e.g., service under a temporary appointment). Currently, nondeduction service performed before January 1, 1989, is creditable under FERS so long as a deposit is made into the retirement fund to cover the period of nondeduction service. This bill allows nondeduction service performed on or after January 1, 1989, to be creditable under FERS so long as a deposit is made into the retirement fund.

Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2023

Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act This bill prohibits obligating or expending U.S. funds in Gaza unless the President makes certain certifications. Specifically, it prohibits such expenditures unless the President certifies that (1) the funds will not benefit Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, other foreign terrorist organizations, or their members; and (2) all hostages taken by such organizations have been freed. The bill also prohibits obligating or expending funds in Gaza through any United Nations entity or office unless the President certifies that the entity or office is not encouraging or teaching anti-Israel or anti-Semitic ideas or propaganda.

Condemning the Biden Administration for failing to fulfill the United States Government's duty to American citizens left stranded in Israel.

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2023

This resolution condemns the President and the Secretary of State for failing their duty to U.S. citizens in Israel by failing to take reasonable steps to provide viable methods to evacuate such U.S. citizens from Israel following the attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

Streamline Emergency Care Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 2023

Expressing support for the proclamation of a "National Cybersecurity Awareness Month".

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 2023

This resolution expresses support for the proclamation of a National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 2023

VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 This bill requires Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to include on the Uniform Residential Loan Application (i.e., Fannie Mae Form 1003/ Freddie Mac Form 65) a disclosure that (1) notifies applicants with military service that they may qualify for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loan, and (2) directs applicants to consult their lender regarding eligibility. Not later than 18 months after the enactment of the bill, the Government Accountability Office must study and report on whether at least 80% of lenders using the loan application form have met this requirement. 

Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 October 2023

Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act or the CIAO Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to review and revise the organic certification standards at least every five years. Specifically, USDA must  solicit public input on which organic standards regulations should be prioritized for revision, publish a list of proposed changes to the regulations that will be prioritized for revision, obtain recommendations for each of the proposed changes from the National Organic Standards Board (a federal advisory board that considers and makes recommendations concerning the production, handling, and processing of organic products), and revise the regulations accordingly. In implementing the recommended changes, USDA and the National Organic Standards Board must consider the best available information, including environmental and ecological data, consumer and market data, organic production and handling practices, organic research, and scientific data.  

Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.

United States · United States Congress · 17 October 2023

This resolution calls on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during its October 2023 attack on Israel. The resolution (1) condemns Hamas for attacking Israel, taking hostages, and for threats made against hostages; (2) demands that Hamas immediately release hostages; (3) recognizes that hostage-taking is a violation of international humanitarian law; and (4) expresses sympathy to the hostages, wounded, deceased, and their families.  

Expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as "National Down Syndrome Awareness Month".

United States · United States Congress · 17 October 2023

This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 17 October 2023

Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act of 2023 This bill allows the Office of National Drug Control Policy to award grants for eligible entities to implement school-community partnerships for preventing and reducing substance use and misuse among youth. Eligible entity refers to a coalition that (1) is a Drug-Free Communities funded coalition on or before the date on which the coalition submits a grant application, and (2) has a memorandum of understanding in effect with not less than one local school to establish a school-community partnership.  

To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for a crisis evacuation loan program, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 17 October 2023

No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 October 2023

No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act This bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign financial institutions and international financial institutions that process, participate in, or facilitate a transaction involving certain Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden administration permitted to be transferred from restricted accounts in South Korea to restricted accounts in Qatar to facilitate the release of five U.S. citizens detained in Iran).

Electing Representative Patrick T. McHenry Speaker pro tempore.

United States · United States Congress · 16 October 2023

This resolution elects Representative Patrick McHenry as Speaker pro tempore for not longer than November 17, 2023, or until a new Speaker is elected, whichever is earlier.

To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 12 October 2023

This bill terminates the presidential waiver of certain sanctions on Iran and the licenses issued by the Department of the Treasury that allowed for the transfer of previously blocked Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden Administration permitted to be transferred from restricted accounts in South Korea to restricted accounts in Qatar to facilitate the release of five U.S. citizens detained in Iran). Furthermore, the President may not exercise waiver authority related to certain accounts belonging to Iran.

Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 October 2023

Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 11 October 2023

Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023 This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether any Chinese financial institution has engaged in the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran. U.S. financial institutions shall not open or maintain certain accounts with such Chinese financial institutions.

No U.S. Financing for Iran Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 11 October 2023

No U.S. Financing for Iran Act of 2023 This bill prohibits certain actions related to exports, imports, and financing with respect to Iran. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from authorizing U.S. financial institution transactions in connection with the importation from or exportation to Iran of goods, services, or technology. This prohibition does not apply to the sale of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, or medical devices benefitting the civilian population of Iran. The bill requires Treasury to instruct U.S. representatives to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to (1) oppose IMF financial assistance, and the allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDR), to Iran; and (2) seek to ensure that IMF member countries prohibit the exchange of SDR held by Iran. (The SDR is an international reserve asset maintained by the IMF based on contributions from IMF member countries. SDRs may be exchanged between member countries and may also be exchanged for currencies.) Further, the bill provides statutory authority for the prohibition on Export-Import Bank financing with respect to Iran. The bill's provisions shall be in effect until the earlier of (1) 30 days after the President certifies to Congress that Iran has ceased providing support for acts of international terrorism and is not a jurisdiction of primary money laundering concern, or (2) 10 years after this bill's enactment.

CROP for Farming Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 October 2023

Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the House of Representatives.

United States · United States Congress · 11 October 2023

This resolution expels Representative George Santos from the House of Representatives.

Connect Our Parks Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 October 2023

Condemning the New York City-Democratic Socialists of America (NYC-DSA) antisemitic and anti-Israel rally on October 8, 2023.

United States · United States Congress · 11 October 2023

This resolution condemns the New York City-Democratic Socialists of America rally on October 8, 2023. The resolution also (1) expresses that the rally celebrated the Hamas terror attack and the killing of Israelis, (2) supports Israel’s right to defend itself, and (3) stands against anti-Semitism.

Recognizing the influx of known or suspected terrorists through America's northern border as a threat to national security.

United States · United States Congress · 11 October 2023

This resolution states that there is an influx of terrorism through the northern U.S. border, posing a threat to national security. The resolution demands that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas implement a plan to better secure the northern U.S. border.

SEED Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 11 October 2023

Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions Act of 2023 or the SEED Act of 2023 This bill expands the tax deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers to include early childhood educators.     

Urging the Biden administration to rescind the release of $6,000,000,000 in frozen Iranian funds and to lawfully enforce the Taylor Force Act.

United States · United States Congress · 11 October 2023

This resolution condemns the release of $6 billion in sanctioned Iranian funds and urges the immediate rescission of the waiver that allowed for the transfer of such assets. It also condemns potential violations of the Taylor Force Act, which prohibits U.S. foreign assistance from directly benefiting the Palestinian Authority except for certain humanitarian purposes.

Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 11 October 2023

Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act of 2023 This bill allows married couples filing a joint tax return to apply the $2,500 limitation on the tax deduction for student loan interest separately to each spouse.

Urging the Biden administration to demand the release of all hostages in Gaza.

United States · United States Congress · 11 October 2023

This resolution urges the President to demand the release of all hostages in Gaza. The resolution also urges the President to maintain all applicable sanctions on Iran and to use all other coercive and diplomatic resources to secure the release of Americans wrongfully detained in Gaza.

Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.

United States · United States Congress · 11 October 2023

This resolution states that the House of Representatives stands with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists, reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense, and condemns Hamas' brutal war against Israel. The resolution also reaffirms the United States' commitment to Israel's security, supports emergency resupply and certain other types of assistance to Israel, and urges full enforcement of sanctions against Iran to prevent Iran's funding of terrorist groups.

Fortify Israel Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 October 2023

Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 October 2023

Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act This bill extends the authority of the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons using human shields through 2030 and requires the President to impose such sanctions on each foreign person determined to be a member of Palestine Islamic Jihad and orders, controls, or otherwise directs the use of human shields. Currently, such sanctions are (1) required for users of human shields who are members of Hamas or Hezbollah or supporters of those groups, and (2) authorized for other users of human shields. The President must also determine if a person named in certain congressional requests meets the criteria for such sanctions and report on whether the President intends to impose sanctions on that person. Additionally, the Department of Defense must report to Congress on the implications of the use of human shields by Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestine Islamic Jihad.

Operation Swords of Iron Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 October 2023

'Operation Swords of Iron' Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act This bill provides $2 billion in appropriations for the Department of Defense to provide to the government of Israel for the procurement of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats. The funds must be provided to address emergent requirements in support of Operation Swords of Iron.