Transcript: Rep. Mike Lawler on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 1, 2026
Summary
Rep. Mike Lawler, a New York Republican facing a closely watched reelection race, said he expects to win and cited constituent services, legislation, and bipartisan support. He defended the Republican record on affordability, discussed inflation, energy costs, housing, and a planned permitting reform bill, and said he would work with Democrats on extending expired health insurance subsidies.Key Facts
- Lawler said his office had closed more than 10,000 constituent cases and brought more than $140 million back to his district over four years.
- He said 17 of the more than two dozen bills he had passed were signed into law.
- Lawler cited economic growth of 3.4% in the third quarter and more than one million private-sector jobs created over the past year.
- He attributed oil-market volatility and higher inflation in part to the war in the Middle East.
- Lawler said Congress would finalize a permitting reform bill before the end of the session to increase domestic energy supply.
- He said a housing bill passed by Congress would increase housing supply and access to capital.
- Lawler said he supports working with Democrats to extend expired Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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