Israel-King Amendment Included in FY13 Defense Authorization Bill

December 21, 2012

Rep. Israel said, “I’m proud that Rep. King and I were able to work together to improve mental health treatment options for our returning vets by spurring partnerships between private, non-profit institutions and the Department of Defense. We need all hands on deck to meet the needs of our returning veterans who deserve the best care available."

Rep. Israel Statement on Shooting in Newtown, Connecticut

December 14, 2012

Hauppauge, NY – Today, Rep. Steve Israel (D – Huntington) issued the following statement:

“I am stunned and outraged by the mass murder in Connecticut today. We keep viewing these tragedies as teachable moments on stopping gun violence, and then we forget the lessons until the next tragedy. Over the next days and weeks, we must come together on common-sense steps to keep guns out of schools.  Today, as Long Islanders and Americans, we stand with the families of Newtown.”

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Rep. Israel Announces Legislation to Renew Ban on Plastic Guns

December 7, 2012

Rep. Israel said, “Congress passed a law banning plastic guns for two decades, when they were just a movie fantasy.  With the advent of 3-D printers these guns are suddenly a real possibility, but the law Congress passed is set to expire next year.  We should act now to give law enforcement authorities the power to stop the development of these weapons before they are as easy to come by as a Google search. ”

Rep. Israel Statement on Palestinian Bid for Non-Member State Observer Status at UN General Assembly

November 29, 2012

“The Palestinian bid for non-member state observer status at the United Nations General Assembly is simply unacceptable. The path to peace is at a negotiating table with Israel, not in a building in the East 40s in New York City. I will oppose giving U.S. taxpayer funding to any specialized U.N. agency that admits a full Palestinian state through its U.N. bid.  I also oppose any Palestinian effort to use its enhanced status to gain membership in other international bodies, specifically the International Criminal Court, as a means to de-legitimize Israel.”

Rep. Israel Warns that Continued Proliferation of Shoulder-Fired Missiles Increases Chances of Attack Against American Civilians

November 28, 2012

Rep. Israel said, “Shoulder-fired missiles are a serious threat to our aviation system, our economy and the traveling public. The incident in Syria is a reminder that, if shoulder-fired missiles end up in the wrong hands, we lose control over who can access them.”

MSNBC: Congressman Israel Reacts to Violence in the Middle East

CNN Starting Point: Congressman Israel asks the US Olympic Committee to Use American-Made Uniforms - July 13, 2012

Floor Speech: Congressman Israel Urges the US Olympic Committee to Use American-Made Uniforms - July 12, 2012