Lawler and Gottheimer introduce a bill to stop CCP-linked firms from registering with the SEC, protecting U.S. investors.
Quiver AI Summary
Reps. Lawler and Gottheimer introduce legislation: Representatives Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer have introduced the PRC Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers Moratorium Act, aimed at preventing companies linked to the Chinese Communist Party from registering with the SEC. They argue the bill will protect American investors and financial markets.
Bill's key provisions: The legislation would halt SEC registration for broker-dealers and investment firms organized under Chinese law or controlled by PRC entities, while ensuring U.S. financial data remains secure from foreign government influence.
Statements from lawmakers: Congressman Lawler emphasized the need for Americans to be confident that their investments are protected from foreign coercion. Congressman Gottheimer echoed this concern, stating that the bill aims to close loopholes that currently allow CCP-affiliated firms to operate freely in U.S. markets.
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Michael Lawler Fundraising
Michael Lawler recently disclosed $928.8K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 10th, 2026. This was the 86th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 60.7% came from individual donors.
Lawler disclosed $791.9K of spending. This was the 101st most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Lawler disclosed $4.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 84th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
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Michael Lawler Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Michael Lawler is worth $182.5K, as of June 2nd, 2026. This is the 447th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Lawler has approximately $91.5K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Michael Lawler Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Michael Lawler:
- H.R.9028: To amend the securities laws to prohibit brokers, dealers, and investment advisers with certain connections to the People's Republic of China from registering with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8977: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to make it a felony offense for any person who is seeking to be a candidate in an election for Federal office or an employee or agent of such a person to knowingly fraudulently sign any materials or documentation required to be filed as a condition of ballot access for such election, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8852: Radiation Health Research Act
- H.R.8551: Early Access to Screening Act
- H.R.8448: Energy Affordability and Reliability Act of 2026
- H.R.8378: Pets Belong with Families 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
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Approximately $40,027,554 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)
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The rating for this race is currently "Toss Up".
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