Biography

Michael Vincent Lawler, born on September 9, 1986, in Suffern, New York, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 17th Congressional District since January 3, 2023. This district encompasses Rockland County, Putnam County, and parts of Westchester and Dutchess counties. Prior to his tenure in Congress, Lawler represented New York's 97th District in the State Assembly from 2021 to 2022. He resides in Pearl River, New York, with his wife, Doina, and their daughter, Julianna.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance: Manhattan College, 2009
  

Political Experience

• U.S. Representative, New York's 17th Congressional District: 2023–present

  • Serves on the House Financial Services Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
  • Co-Chair of the Anti-Congestion Tax Caucus, Appalachian National Scenic Trails Caucus, and the Moldova Caucus.
  • Member of the bipartisan SALT Caucus and the Problem Solvers Caucus.

• New York State Assembly Member, 97th District: 2021–2022

  • Served on the Committees on Aging, Banks, Education, Housing, and as the Ranking Member on Governmental Operations.
  • Passed more bills than any other member of his conference during his term, focusing on bipartisan legislation that included additional funding for law enforcement and first responders, tax relief for middle-class families, and increased funding for schools in the Hudson Valley.

• Deputy Town Supervisor, Orangetown, New York: 2018–2020

• Senior Advisor, Westchester County Executive's Office: 2015–2016

• Executive Director, New York State Republican Party: 2009–2014

• Co-Founder, Checkmate Strategies: 2018–present

Lawler's political career is marked by a commitment to bipartisan cooperation and pragmatic governance, focusing on public safety, fiscal responsibility, and education.