Office of Congressman Mike Lawler Returns $40 Million to Constituents

Pearl River, N.Y.- 1/30/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced a significant milestone for his district offices' casework team, which has returned $40 million in funding for the residents of New York's Hudson Valley since he took office in January 2023. This news follows his office announcing that it officially closed over 8,000 constituent case work cases this past week.

Congressman Lawler's casework team has assisted thousands of families and individuals across Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties with issues involving federal agencies, including Social Security, Medicare, veterans' benefits, immigration services, passports, disaster assistance, and tax-related matters.

"Since taking office, my team and I have worked tirelessly to deliver real results for the people of New York's 17th District. I'm proud to report that we've successfully returned over $40 million to our neighbors through casework, helping families, veterans, seniors, and small businesses get the support they deserve. This is what public service is all about: getting things done for the people we represent," said Congressman Lawler.

To get help with a federal agency or to open a constituent case, please visit lawler.house.gov/services/help-federal-agency or contact the Pearl River Office at (845) 201-2060 and the Carmel Office at (845) 743-7130.

Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress and represents New York's 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. He was rated the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress, 8th overall, surpassing dozens of committee chairs.

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