Lawler proposed a bill to punish jurisdictions tolerating squatting by restricting federal housing funds and mortgage support.
Quiver AI Summary
Lawler proposes squatting legislation: Rep. Mike Lawler says he has introduced “The Protecting Homeowners from Squatters Act,” a bill that would restrict certain federal housing-related funds and mortgage support in places that allow squatting. The measure defines squatting and sets out federal penalties for jurisdictions that permit it.
Bill details and next steps: According to the release, HUD would withhold Community Development Block Grant funding from jurisdictions that allow squatting or extend tenant-like protections to unauthorized occupants. The proposal also would affect FHA, VA, USDA and FHFA-backed mortgage activity, and calls for joint regulations within 90 days.
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Michael Lawler Fundraising
Michael Lawler recently disclosed $596.3K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on June 10th, 2026. This was the 42nd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 60.0% came from individual donors.
Lawler disclosed $624.7K of spending. This was the 108th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Lawler disclosed $4.4M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 29th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Michael Lawler's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Michael Lawler Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Michael Lawler is worth $183.1K, as of June 26th, 2026. This is the 449th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Lawler has approximately $92.1K 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.9356: Veteran Headstone Honor Act
- H.R.9318: To establish the National Security Commission on Quantum Computing.
- H.R.9285: Heat Emergency Assessment and Tracking using AI Act
- H.R.9152: VETRA Act
- H.R.9086: Foreign Service Modernization Act
- H.R.9028: PRC Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers Moratorium Act
You can track bills proposed by Michael Lawler on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Lawler.
2026 New York's 17th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $78,255,095 of spending in New York's 17th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $42,903,004 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- HMP ($12,130,902)
- CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND ($11,045,000)
- DCCC ($3,655,418)
- BATTLEGROUND NEW YORK ($3,008,999)
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS CONGRESSIONAL FUND ($2,769,384)
The rating for this race is currently "Toss Up".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 New York's 17th congressional district election.
