Here you can find information on Rep. Israel's positions on various issues. Rep. Israel is particularly focused on energy policy. You can read his plan in the Energy Independence section. Click here to see what bills Rep. Israel has sponsored or co-sponsored.

College Affordability: Easing the burden of rising college costs for families.

Consumer Protection: Labeling household products, combatting counterfeit drugs.

Defense and National Security: Homeland security, Iraq and Afghanistan, supporting our military.

Economy: Getting America's economy back on track, housing, help for credit card holders.

Education: IDEA, Recovery funds for education, and increased federal funding for Long Island schools.

Energy Independence: Strengthening our national security, growing our economy and protecting our environment with a comprehensive energy plan.

Environment: Climate change, National Parks, going green, clean air and water.

Foreign Affairs: Israel, the Middle East, Darfur and U.S. involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Health Care: Reducing health care costs, ending insurance company abuses.

Immigration: Comprehensive reform, DREAM Act, keeping families united.

Infrastructure: Rebuilding our roads and bridges, Recovery Act funding for New York.

Open Government: Putting government documents online, transparency resources.

Recovery & Reinvestment Act: Economic recovery legislation and how it helps New York.

Social Secuirty & Seniors : Preserving Social Security, reducing the price of prescription drugs, helping Suffolk seniors with Medicare benefits.

Veterans: Supporting those who fought for their country, help for homeless veterans.

Weekend Voting Act: Increasing voter turnout by moving Election Day to the weekend.