Congressman Pete King

Representative Pete King on the Issues

King Supports Reported U.S. Prosecution Efforts of WikiLeaks Founder -
Calls to designate WikiLeaks as a Foreign Terrorist Organization – 11/28/2010 See More

King Statement on Ghailani Verdict -
Verdict demonstrates absolute insanity of trying al-Qaeda terrorists in civilian courts – 11/18/2010 See More

Rep. King Named to Gov-Elect Cuomo's Transition Team -
Will Serve on His Public-Safety Transition Committee – 11/15/2010 See More

King Statement on Reports that Attorney General Nearing 9/11 Trial Decision -
Urges AG Holder not to hold any 9/11 trials in New York – 11/10/2010 See More

King Outlines Homeland Security Committee Priorities -
Announces his intention to return as Chairman of the Committee – 11/8/2010 See More

Rep. King Calls on Congress to Strip NPR of Funding After Juan Williams Firing -
Williams Said What Majority of Americans Feel – 10/22/2010 See More

King Statement on Democratic Leadership’s Intelligence Authorization Bill -
Bill represents another missed opportunity to have the most robust and effective intelligence and counterterrorism programs – 9/28/2010 See More

Rep. King Concerned About Security Breach at Newark Airport -
Will be Sending Investigators to the Site – 9/24/2010 See More

King Statement on House Republicans’ “Pledge to America” -
Pledge Reaffirms House Republicans’ strong commitment to Protect our Homeland – 9/23/2010 See More

Rep. King Attends Seaford HS 9-11 Memorial Ceremony -
Event in Honor of Five Alumni Who Lost Their Lives – 9/16/2010 See More

King Statement on Ninth Anniversary of September 11th Terrorist Attacks -
We should show proper respect to the memories of those who died by respecting the solemn places where they perished – 9/10/2010 See More

Rep. King Wants Investigation into WTC Mosque Developer Donations -
Contributed $6,000 to Terrorist Organization – 9/8/2010 See More

Rep. King Reacts to Pres. Obama's Speech on Iraq -
Concerned with Withdrawal Date – 9/1/2010 See More

Congressman King to Hold 4th Annual 9/11 Blood Drive -
A way to encourage people to perform one special deed on September 11th – 8/25/2010 See More

King Discusses Mosques on CNN's State of the Union with Candy Crowley -
CNN News – 8/15/2010 See More

Rep. King & DNC Committeeman Zimmerman Join on 9/11 Health Bill -
Call on Democratic Leadership to Allow Passage of Bill by Simple Majority – 8/9/2010 See More

Rep. King Joins Ex-Knick Starks for Reading Program at Seaford Library -
Event blended story-time and all-star athletics – 7/20/2010 See More

King Instrumental in Securing Extended FEMA Assistance for New York Following March Storms -
FEMA Expands Earlier Disaster Declaration – 7/12/2010 See More

King, Homeland Security Republicans Introduce Counterterrorism and DHS Authorization Bill -
Congress has not produced a comprehensive authorization of DHS since its establishment – 6/28/2010 See More

Statement of Congressman King Regarding General Stanley McChrystal -
Hails Selection of General Petraeus; Also Calls on President to Assert Control Over Civilians in His Administration – 6/23/2010 See More

Rep. King Questions Witnesses at Cybersecurity Hearings -
Asks Who's in Charge when it Comes to U.S. Cybersecurity Policy – 6/16/2010 See More

Reps. King, Engel & Pence Host Bipartisan Press Conference on Israel -
Country needs United States Support – 6/16/2010 See More

Rep. King Asks Colleagues to Co-Sponsor the America Stands with Israel Act -
Bill Would Support Israel's Right to Defend Itself – 6/15/2010 See More

Rep. King on Pres. Obama's Response to BP Oil Spill -
Administration has shown a lack of leadership on the issue – 6/9/2010 See More

Rep. King Presents Bronze Star to Farmingdale Resident Anthony Sparaco -
Badly wounded in Vietnam which caused serious injuries to his leg – 6/8/2010 See More

King to Introduce Resolution in Support of Israel's Right to Defend Itself by Enforcing Blockade -
Demands U.S. Withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council – 6/7/2010 See More

King Statement on Obama Admin.'s National Security Strategy -
Administration is ignoring the quintessential rule of war: ‘Know Your Enemy.’ – 5/27/2010 See More

King Statement on Obama Administration's Border Security Announcement -
Would prefer to see more than 1,200 National Guard Troops deployed & additional air assets – 5/26/2010 See More

King Statement on Resignation of Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair -
Unfortunate that Obama Admin. did not allow him to do his job – 5/21/2010 See More

Rep. King questions 9/11 Commissioners Kean and Hamilton -
Calls for Increased Anti-Terror Funding for NYC – 5/20/2010 See More

King Charges DHS with Responsibility for Unspent Transit Grants -
GAO Report Shows that DHS Bureaucracy is to Blame – 5/18/2010 See More

Rep. King Attends HAZMAT Drill at Sunrise Mall in Massapequa -
Emergency Service Units Get Ready for Real Deal – 5/17/2010 See More

Rep. King Requests AG Holder Investigate Leaks of Times Square Suspect -
Information Could Have Endangered Lives of Law Enforcement & Civilians – 5/7/2010 See More

Rep. King Speaks At Senate Homeland Security & Government Affairs Committee -
Testifies on the Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act – 5/5/2010 See More

Rep. King Discusses Pres. Obama's Wall Street Regulations -
President Shouldn't Place Unnecessary Burden on Wall Street – 4/23/2010 See More

Rep. King Questions National Protective Service Director on Terror Trials in NYC -
NPS would be strained after the initial two weeks – 4/15/2010 See More

Rep. King Opposes Value Added Tax -
One of the Worst Ideas to Come Out of the Obama Administration – 4/9/2010 See More

Rep. King Reacts to Denver Plane Bomb Scare -
Qatar diplomat should be removed from country – 4/8/2010 See More

Rep. King Proud to Vote Against Obamacare -
Supports commonsense reforms to our health care system – 4/6/10. See More

King Meets With Israeli Security Leader -
Reaffirms his strong support for Israel – 3/25/10. See More

Rep. King: Healthcare bill a lose-lose for New York -
New Yorkers will pay 15% of the healthcare bill tax burden – 3/23/10. See Video

King Meets With Israeli Security Leader -
Reaffirms his strong support for Israel – 3/25/10. See More

Rep. King Demands Rebuilding of WTC -
Speaks at Bldg. & Construction Trades Rally – 3/9/10. See Video

Rep. King Questions Sec. Napolitano -
Seeks answers on elimination of “Secure The Cities” program and 9/11 trial in NYC - (2/25/10). See Video

Health Care Update from Rep. King -
Supports commonsense reforms, opposes Pres. Obama plan - (2/24/10). See More

Rep. King Testifies at NYC Council Hearing on 9/11 Trial -
Says terrorists don’t belong in lower Manhattan (2/12/10). See More

Rep. King Bill Will Stop NYC Terror Trials -
Prohibits the use of Department of Justice funds to try Guantanamo detainees in federal civilian court. See More

Rep. King Gives Opening Statement at Salahi Hearing -
Calls for White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers to explain White House State Dinner security breach. See Video

House Passes Rep. King Nuclear Detection Bill -
Will restore funding to prevent nuclear terrorism through detection devices in New York area. See More

Rep. King Delivers Weekly Republican Address -
“We are a nation at war, and we should act like it”. See More

Rep. King Discusses Pres. Obama’s Response to Detroit Terror Plot -
Says Administration is giving mixed messages on the war on terror. See Video

Rep. King Demands Hearing, Brief on Transfer of GITMO Detainees to Illinois -
Urges Chairman Thompson to Convene Briefing and Hearing Before Congress Adjourns. See More

Rep. King Continues Press for Info. on White House State Dinner Breach -
Files FOIA Request with White House Demanding Documents Related to Incident. See More

Rep. King: Health Care Bill is Bad for Middle Class -
Legislation would ration care and jeopardize the coverage of millions of people. See More

Rep. King Renews Call for Answers from WH Social Secretary -
Sends Letter to Desiree Rogers Asking Crucial Outstanding Questions. See More

Rep. King Demands Answers on TSA Breach -
Requests "immediate assurance" that the traveling public is protected. See More

Rep. King on Dems Restricting Demands for Answers on GITMO -
Legislation limits the scope of documents produced on DHS's role in moving GITMO detainees to American soil. See More

Rep. King Calls for Investigation of White House Party Crashers -
Says it could have been catastrophic and wants to make sure that something like this never happens again. See More

Rep. King Calls for Investigation of White House Party Crashers -
Says it could have been catastrophic and wants to make sure that something like this never happens again. See More

Rep. King Speaks at 9/11 Health Rally -
Supports legislation providing medical benefits to emergency responders and recovery and cleanup workers who responded during 9/11. View Video.

Federal Protective Service (FPS) Not Ready to Secure Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Trial -
Rep. King questions a witness from the FPS on securing the federal buildings that will be involved in the KSM trial in NYC. View Video

Rep. King Calls for Complete Ft. Hood Investigation -
Joins members of Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. View Video

Rep. King Critical of Human Rights Commission’s Attack -
Says Commission is biased and suffers from terminal political correctness. Read More.

Rep. King Debates Chemical & Water Plant Security Bill -
Questions numerous aspects of the legislation. See Video.

Rep. King Confronts Cyberbullying -
Participates in “Internet Smart” program at Seaford Manor School. More Here.

Congressman King 9/11 Blood Drive Recap -
70 pints of blood collected. See Video.

Rep. King Announces Port Security Grant for Suffolk County -
Funds will bolster security for Marine Bureau. See Video.

Rep. King Discusses Obama Health Reform -
Plan would cut Medicare by $500 billion. See Statement.

Congressman King Attends Soldiers Welcome Home Ceremony -
Thanks National Guard 3-142 Assault Helicopter Battalion for their service. See Video.

Rep. King Supports Ending Taxpayer Funding of ACORN -
Co-Sponsors legislation, sends letter to Pres. Obama. See Statement.

Rep. King Attends Seaford HS 9/11 Ceremony -
Memorial in honor of five alumni murdered on 9/11. See Video.

Rep. King Fights for Medal of Valor for Glenn Winuk -
Winuk personified sacrifices of 9/11. See Video.

Congressman King Calls AG Holder’s CIA Investigation Disgraceful -
AG has declared war on CIA. Statement & Video here.

Rep. King Remembers Ted Kennedy -
Despite disagreements on many issues was able to work with Senator on numerous occasions. View Video Statement.

Rep. King Speaks Out on Health Care -
Supports commonsense reforms to our healthcare system. More Here.

Rep. King Meets With West Point Superintendent -
Commends him on cadets produced at academy. Read More.

Rep. King Travels to Iraq -
Discusses Troop Drawdown with Top American Officials. Photos & Statement here.

King Fights to Stop Nassau’s Growing Heroin Problem -
Secures Funds for Nassau County Police to Combat Record High Heroin Use. Read More.

Rep. King Discusses Irony of His Support of Jack Johnson Legisl. -
Passage in wake of Michael Jackson comments. See Video.

Rep. King Talks Pres. Obama’s Failure to Pass Healthcare Legisl. -
Proposals not supported by American people. Read More.

Rep. King statement on LI Terrorist -
Says this is a vivid reminder of the threat we face from “homegrown” Islamic terrorists. Read More.

Congressman King Welcomes S. Korea’s President -
Discusses N. Korea’s nuclear weapons program. See Photo .

Rep. King Discusses 9/11 Volunteerism Legisl. -
The Congressman gives speech during 9/11 Seaford HS Memorial Annual Patriot Award Dinner. See Video.

Rep. King Hails 9/11 Health & Compensation Act -
Legislation would provide monitoring and treatment for WTC responders and community members among other benefits. Read More.

Rep. King Appointed to Committee on Intelligence -
House Republican Leader John Boehner has appointed Congressman Pete King to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Read more here.

Congressman King Remarks on Chemical Security Legislation -
Relays concerns on proposed legislation before House Homeland Security Hearing. Read more here.

Rep. King Explains His Vote on War Supplemental -
Says his vote was to support the troops. Read more here.

Rep. King Introduces Legislation Against Child Sex Offenders -
Joins with Parents for Megan’s Law to assist county organizations in the fight against child sex predators. Read more here.

Congressman King Reacts to first Gitmo detainee brought to US for trial -
Concerned for the safety of lower Manhattan and what happens if acquitted. Read more here.

Rep. King Urges Bi-partisan Response to North Korea -
Would support Administration’s proposal of working directly with Japan and South Korea. Read more here.

Congressman King Supports Appointment of Top Commander in Afghanistan -
Supports Pres. Obama’s decision to increase the number of troops and to install Gen. McChrystal as new Commander. Read more here.

Rep. King Introduces Legislation Against Child Sex Offenders -
Joins with Parents for Megan’s Law to assist county organizations in the fight against child sex predators. Read more here.

Rep. King, Sen. Lieberman Introduce Cyber-Security Bill -
“Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act” introduced to protect our critical electric infrastructure from terrorist or national attack. Read more here.

Rep. King, Sen. McCain Work With Schillings Against Skin Cancer -
Co-chair recent event to combat skin cancer and increase awareness among parents and their children Read more here.

Rep. King comments on Pres. Obama´s National Security Speech -
Congressman King strongly disagrees with Pres. Obama´s plan to close the terrorist detention facility at Guantanamo. Read more here.

Congressman King Opposes Amnesty -
Rep. King has made it a priority to secure our border and oppose amnesty for illegal immigrants. For video statement and more click here.

Rep. King: Stimulus Bill Needs to Focus on Infrastructure Spending and Tax Cuts -
Congressman King feels we need a stimulus bill focused on infrastructure spending for the bridges, tunnels and highways and tax cuts for middle income families and small businesses. Read more here.

Rep. King Against Closing of Guantanamo After Visit -
Rep. King, who led a congressional delegation to the terrorist-detention facility at Guantanamo Bay in February, is more convinced than ever that President Obama's executive order to close Gitmo by next Jan. 22 is wrong and misguided. Read more here.