Michael Vincent Lawler is a US politician serving as the representative for New York’s 17th Congressional District since 2023. A strong supporter of Israel and the US-Israel relationship, Lawler has made expanding the Abraham Accords, strengthening Israel’s security and combating antisemitism central to his congressional work.
Lawler has consistently advocated for US military and strategic support for Israel and for countering threats from Iran. He has also supported the relocation of the US Embassy to Jerusalem and pledged during his 2022 campaign to make Israel one of his first international visits. He met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a 2023 visit to Israel.
In Congress, Lawler has pursued bipartisan legislation supporting Israel and addressing antisemitism. He co-sponsored the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which passed the House in 2024, and introduced the 2024 Stand with Israel Act, seeking to restrict US funding to UN agencies that penalize Israel. He has also backed legislation aimed at expanding security support for Jewish institutions and introduced measures addressing Israel’s security needs, including the 2025 Bunker Buster Act concerning Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
Lawler is also a strong advocate for expanding the Abraham Accords and has worked to strengthen US-Israel ties through legislative and diplomatic initiatives.