Congressman Mike Lawler introduced a bill enhancing investigative powers for Diplomatic Security agents to improve operational efficiency.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Mike Lawler has introduced the Parity in Diplomatic Security Investigations Act, which seeks to grant Diplomatic Security special agents the authority to intercept communications without prior approval. Lawler emphasized that current processes hinder agents’ abilities to act in high-risk situations.
He stated that "Diplomatic Security Service agents are tasked with protecting American personnel... But... they are hamstrung by an outdated process." The bill is part of ongoing efforts to modernize and streamline foreign policy operations.
This legislation has been submitted to the House Foreign Affairs Committee as part of the broader State Department reauthorization discussions. Lawler's role as Chairman of the subcommittee aims to enhance the effectiveness of U.S. diplomatic security efforts.
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Michael Lawler Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Michael Lawler is worth $134.1K, as of July 30th, 2025. This is the 412th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Lawler has approximately $93.6K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Michael Lawler's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Lawler.
Michael Lawler Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Michael Lawler:
- H.R.4692: To direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on the potential impacts of public grocery stores, and for other purposes.
- H.R.4691: To require the Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism to develop and maintain written counterterrorism strategies for countries and regions where there is a significant terrorist threat or ongoing United States counterterrorism engagement.
- H.R.4427: Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025
- H.R.4410: Cutting Passport Backlog Act
- H.R.4335: Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act
- H.R.4297: Protecting American Diplomats Act
You can track bills proposed by Michael Lawler on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Lawler.
Michael Lawler Fundraising
Michael Lawler recently disclosed $889.5K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 14th, 2025. This was the 52nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 72.9% came from individual donors.
Lawler disclosed $459.2K of spending. This was the 98th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Lawler disclosed $2.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 139th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Michael Lawler's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
