Rep. Israel Calls for Arrest and Prosecution of Iranian President For Incitement to Genocide

September 24, 2012

Israel said, “President Ahmadinejad isn’t merely a pundit whose words can be dismissed: he is the leader of a country developing nuclear arms. He has called for the destruction of Israel and its people, and he has denied that the Holocaust took place. Incitement to Genocide is a punishable act and instead of giving him another platform at the UN, he should be tried.”

Information for American Citizens Abroad

September 14, 2012

Due to the current unrest abroad, we want to remind you that, if you are an American citizen in need of services abroad, you can contact the U.S. Department of State American Citizens Services at any time.

CONTACT OVERSEAS CITIZENS SERVICES:

From within the U.S. 1-888-407-4747

From outside the U.S. 1-202-501-4444

Reps. Israel and Berman Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Countries Harboring Nazi War Criminals

September 12, 2012

Rep. Israel said, “We must let the world know that we will do everything in our power to pursue justice against the monstrous acts perpetrated by Nazi criminals and modern-day war criminals. The bill Rep. Berman and I introduced today puts pressure on countries that harbor these criminals and ensures that they will pay a price for housing these murderers.”

Rep. Israel Calls for Funding for Live ‘Taps’ at Military Funerals to be Restored

September 5, 2012

Rep. Israel said, "While it's inevitable that budgets will be cut during this time of fiscal austerity, providing military families with the time-honored tradition of hearing 'Taps' at the funeral of a loved one who served is not where these cuts should be made. I'm calling on the National Guard to restore funding so that live buglers can continue to honor those who have sacrificed so much for our country."

Rep. Israel Warns New Yorkers of Risks of Airport Security Scanners

August 28, 2012

Rep. Israel said, “While using X-ray scanners at airports is important to detect those who pose potential risks to our safety, we must not use these scanners at the expense of our health. I am encouraging flyers to be aware of the possible risks, especially for young children and pregnant women. I am also calling on the TSA to immediately perform a complete investigation of Backscatter machines. ”

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

Congressman Israel Asks for a Moment of Silence for '72 Munich Victims - June 27, 2012