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Press Release: Mike Lawler to Introduce Bill on Candidate Coordination With Super PACs

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Lawler proposes legislation limiting super PAC coordination and banning certain joint fundraising committee political advertising.

Investivoq AI Summary

Lawler announces new bill: Rep. Mike Lawler said he plans to introduce the Stop Illegal Super PAC Coordination Act, a bill aimed at limiting coordination between congressional candidates and super PACs. He said the measure targets joint fundraising committees that, in his view, can be used to disguise political advertising as solicitations.

What the proposal would do: The release says the bill would bar joint fundraising committees from buying broadcast, cable, satellite, or paid digital ads, while still allowing traditional fundraising activities. Lawler said the goal is to increase transparency, accountability, and compliance with campaign finance rules.

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Michael Lawler Fundraising

Michael Lawler Fundraising

Michael Lawler recently disclosed $357.5K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 9th, 2026. This was the 281st most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 64.0% came from individual donors.

Lawler disclosed $213.3K of spending. This was the 478th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Lawler disclosed $4.8M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 65th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.

You can see the disclosure here, or track Michael Lawler's fundraising on Investivoq.

Michael Lawler Net Worth

Investivoq estimates that Michael Lawler is worth $280.8K, as of October 15th, 2026. This is the 437th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Lawler has approximately $81.8K invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.

You can track Michael Lawler's net worth on Investivoq's politician page for Lawler.

Michael Lawler Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Michael Lawler:

  • H.R.10762: Anthony Amoros Law Right to Know Act
  • H.R.10573: Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses Act
  • H.R.10572: Home Accessibility Improvements Inclusion Act
  • H.R.10379: Problem Solvers MAPS Act
  • H.R.10165: EXIM Bank Continuity in Competitiveness Act
  • H.R.10096: Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis Act of 2026

You can track bills proposed by Michael Lawler on Investivoq's politician page for Lawler.

2026 New York's 17th Congressional District Election

There has been approximately $58,796,320 of spending in New York's 17th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.

Approximately $27,551,058 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 ($11,629,752)
  • CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND ($5,745,541)
  • VOTEVETS ($1,795,154)
  • BATTLEGROUND NEW YORK ($1,709,249)
  • PROGRESSIVE CHAMPIONS PAC ($1,500,000)

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.