Issues

Darfur: Rep. Israel's commitment to raising awareness about the crisis in Darfur.

Energy Security: Rep. Israel's efforts to establish a comprehensive energy plan that will strengthen our national security, grow our economy and protect our environment.

College Affordability: Rep. Israel's plan to ease the burden of rising college costs for families.

Weekend Voting Act: Rep. Israel's efforts to increase voter turnout by moving Election Day to the weekend.

Environment: National Forests and National Parks, clean air and clean water, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and more.

Education: IDEA, No Child Left Behind, increased federal funding for Long Island public schools and affordable higher education.

Health Care: There’s a secret tax strangling American families and employers--the cost of health care.

Social Security: Protecting Social Security and improving benefits for current and future beneficiaries.

Senior Issues: Fighting for the importation of safe, affordable medicines; increasing Social Security to keep up with the real cost of living for Long Island seniors; working to correct a bad prescription drug plan.