Sign Up for E-Newsletter

Photo Album

Hot Topics

• Hot Topics

  Visiting DC for Inauguration

  Weekend Voting Act

  Latest Rep. Israel Press Releases

  Department of Energy: Tips to Become More Energy Efficient
  

  Sign up for Congressman Israel's Next Generation Energy Security Task Force and keep up-to-date on energy events in New York and Washington DC.

  Next Generation Energy Security Initiative

  Flag and Tour Requests
  

   

  
  

Stay Connected

• Watch Rep. Israel's Video Blog: What's Next in Afghanistan

  We are no longer accepting requests for Inauguration tickets.
  
  The National Mall will be open for visitors who did not receive tickets.
  
  For more information visit:
  
  Presidential Inaugural Committee
  Washington, DC Inauguration Site
  
  Watch Rep. Israel's Video Blog:
  What's Next in Afghanistan
  

Steve's Blog

• IMPROVEMENTS IN IRAQ

  Monday December 29, 2008

  I sit with Governor David Patterson in his car, watching a heavy snow fall on the tarmac of LaGuardia Airport. We are waiting for a plane to take us to Andrews Air Force Base, where we will meet Reps. Anthony Weiner (D-NY), Ed Whitfield (R-KY) and Tom Cole (R-OK); and then board a military flight to Iraq and Afghanistan. Nearly 10,000 New York troops are in Iraq and Afghanistan. Some are on their third deployment and the strains are acute during the holidays. The purpose of our visit is to provide moral support and also to assess rapidly changing conditions in two separate military theaters.

  Read More

Latest News

• Reps. Israel, Serrano & Velázquez Announce National Hate Crimes Hotline Proposal

  Thursday January 15, 2009

  New hotline aimed at increased reporting and responsiveness for hate crimes

  Read More

• Rep. Israel Statement on the House Resolution Supporting Israel

  Friday January 09, 2009

  On Friday, Rep. Steve Israel voted in favor of H. Res. 34, "Supporting Israel in Its Battle with Terrorist Hamas"

  Read More

• Rep. Steve Israel & Sen. Herb Kohl Announce Introduction of the Weekend Voting Act

  Wednesday January 07, 2009

  Legislation aims to move Election Day to the first weekend in November

  Read More

• Rep. Israel Secures Position on Military Construction & Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee

  Wednesday January 07, 2009

  Israel joins third Appropriations subcommittee, retaining seats on State & Foreign Operations and Energy & Water

  Read More

• Rep. Israel Visits Iraq with Gov. Paterson & Rep. Weiner

  Tuesday December 23, 2008

  Congressional Delegation and Gov. Paterson Visit NY Troops During the Holidays

  Read More

• Rep. Israel and Assemblyman Ramos Call for Congress to Pass Federal Hate Crimes Prosecution Legislation

  Monday December 15, 2008

  Recent hate crimes on Long Island and in New York reinforce the urgency for Congressional action on hate crimes bill

  Read More

• Rep. Israel Presents WWII Veterans with Long Overdue Service Medals

  Wednesday December 03, 2008

  Joined by veterans from the local community and the families of the service members, Israel presented the group with medals they earned but never received during their time in the military

  Read More

• Rep. Israel Speech on the Attacks in Mumbai

  Sunday November 30, 2008

  Rep. Steve Israel (D–Long Island) joined with leaders in the Indian community for a prayer vigil.

  Read More