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Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024
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RepublicanNew York · U.S. Representative
Michael
Lawler
U.S. Representative for New York
In office
3 yrsSince Jan 2023
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
39Born Sep 9, 1986
Party
Republican
What they stand for
Lawler has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Supports tightened sanctions on IranLawler sponsored the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 (HR.1422), which attracted more than 200 cosponsors, and the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026 (HR.7622), which drew more than 50 cosponsors. He also sponsored the PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025 (HR.1710), which addresses financial transfers linked to terrorism. These bills collectively reflect a legislative focus on applying economic and accountability pressure related to Iran and state-affiliated actors.
- 02Supports legislative measures addressing antisemitism and IsraelLawler sponsored the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 (HR.1007), a reintroduction with more than 50 cosponsors, which addresses the definition and documentation of antisemitism in federal contexts. He also sponsored the Stand with Israel Act of 2026 (HR.7018) and the Justice for 9/11 Act (HR.296), the latter connecting terrorism accountability to U.S. foreign policy. The American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act (HR.1530) similarly addresses compensation for U.S. victims of terrorism.
- 03Sponsors bills on presidential and public securityLawler sponsored the Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024 (HR.9106), which was enacted into law. The bill addressed protections for the presidency at the federal level. This represents his sole enacted legislation among the citable actions and indicates engagement with federal security infrastructure.
- 04Sponsors healthcare access and coverage legislationLawler sponsored the IVF Access and Affordability Act (HR.1878), addressing coverage and cost of in vitro fertilization, and the Gabriel Rosenberg Dyspraxia/DCD Coverage Act (HR.2943), which would address insurance coverage for dyspraxia and developmental coordination disorder. He also sponsored the Doctors in our Borders Act (HR.1201), which relates to physician access. These bills address coverage gaps and healthcare access across different patient populations.
- 05Introduces bills on election procedure and higher educationLawler sponsored the One Vote One Choice Act (HR.2561) and the District of Columbia One Vote One Choice Act (HR.2562), both addressing ranked-choice voting procedures. On higher education, he sponsored the Affordable Loans for Students Act (HR.2003), which addresses student loan financing, and the Endowment Accountability Act (HR.1128), which targets transparency requirements for university endowments.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Michael Lawler represents New York's 17th Congressional District as a Republican and has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since January 3, 2023. Born September 9, 1986, he was elected to represent a district in the Hudson Valley and lower New York region. In the 118th and 119th Congresses, Lawler has sponsored legislation spanning national security, foreign policy, domestic healthcare access, and local constituency matters. His sponsored bills include the Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024 (HR.9106), which was enacted into law, and the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 (HR.1422), which drew more than 200 cosponsors. He has also sponsored the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 (HR.1007), the American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act (HR.1530), and the Stand with Israel Act of 2026 (HR.7018), reflecting sustained attention to matters related to Israel, Iran, and terrorism accountability. On healthcare, Lawler sponsored the IVF Access and Affordability Act (HR.1878) and the Gabriel Rosenberg Dyspraxia/DCD Coverage Act (HR.2943). He introduced the Affordable Loans for Students Act (HR.2003) addressing higher education financing, and the Endowment Accountability Act (HR.1128) addressing university endowments. Lawler also sponsored two postal facility designation bills for locations within his district (HR.1009, HR.1008) and the Accountability for NYCHA Act of 2026 (HR.7107) targeting public housing oversight in New York.
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Feb 18, 2025Sponsored
Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
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Feb 24, 2025Sponsored
American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act
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Feb 5, 2025Sponsored
Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025
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May 2, 2024Sponsored
James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
Lawler raised $6.7M this cycle, with individuals accounting for 38.6% of receipts and PACs 23.1%; itemized contributions made up 86.0% of individual giving. Top PAC contributors include American Israel Public Affairs Committee Political Action Committee, Lawler Victory Fund, Grow the Majority, and Emmer Majority Builders. Top employer concentrations include Apollo, Blackstone, and Perigrove. Outside spending totaled $3.4M supporting Lawler — led by National Association of Realtors Congressional Fund ($1.4M), America PAC ($938K), and Congressional Leadership Fund ($506K) — and $7.8M opposing him, primarily from HMP ($4.8M), DCCC ($1.8M), and Giffords PAC ($830K).
Total raised · 2026
$6.7M
Cash on hand
$4.2M
Spent
$2.7M
By source
- Individuals$2.6M · 38.6%
- PACs$1.6M · 23.1%
- Party committees$5K · 0.1%
- Other$2.6M · 38.1%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)14.0%
Top PAC contributors
Top employer concentrations
- HIGH OPPORTUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERS$50K· 17 donors
- UNEMPLOYED$45K· 26 donors
- APOLLO$33K· 12 donors
- BLACKSTONE$27K· 14 donors
- PERIGROVE$21K· 6 donors
- CAPITAL REALTY GROUP$18K· 5 donors
- ENTREPRENEUR$15K· 7 donors
- EMPLOYER$15K· 7 donors
- STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES$14K· 4 donors
- APOLLO MANAGEMENT$14K· 4 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Outside spending · 2024
Supporting Lawler
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS CONGRESSIONAL FUNDFEC ↗$1.4M
- AMERICA PACFEC ↗$938K
- CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUNDFEC ↗$506K
- AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC.FEC ↗$400K
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$112K
- AMERICAN UNITY PAC INCFEC ↗$33K
- PATRIOTS FOR A BRIGHTER AMERICAFEC ↗$13K
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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