Congressman Pete King


Representative Pete King on the Issues

NFIP Sandy Accelerated Partial Payment Process -
FEMA gives guidance and flexibility on providing accelerated NFIP claims payments – 12/10/2012 See More

Fire Departments Impacted by Hurricane Sandy May Be Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance Grants -
Provides assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged fire stations, as well as emergency equipment, gear, and emergency vehicles – 12/5/2012 See More

Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) Program for Hurricane Sandy Victims -
The program funds certain necessary and essential measures to help restore power, heat and hot water to primary residences that could regain power through necessary and essential repairs – 11/19/2012 See More

Myth vs. Fact About Registering for Hurricane Sandy FEMA Aid -
It’s important to know the difference between myth and fact in the aftermath of a hurricane – 11/16/2012 See More

King and Mangano Welcome FEMA Decision to Take Leading Role to Restore Power to Long Island Residents Devastated by Hurricane Sandy -
FEMA will begin taking proactive measures to get individuals affected by the hurricane back into their homes with power restored – 11/14/2012 See More

Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Sandy in New York -
Federal disaster area declaration permits the IRS to postpone certain deadlines for taxpayers who reside or have a business in the disaster area – 11/13/2012 See More

Chairman King Calls on Obama Administration to Provide Comprehensive Power-Restoration Plan which LIPA Must Follow -
King: Long Island Power Authority’s “power restoration efforts have been abysmal” – 11/9/2012 See More

Disaster Assistance Loans/Housing for Those Affected By Hurricane Sandy -
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is responsible for providing low-interest, long-term loans to homeowners, renters, nonprofits and businesses of all sizes located in a declared disaster area. SBA loans are for losses that are not fully covered by insurance or other recoveries – 11/9/2012 See More

Information for Residents Looking to Restore Power in Areas Flooded by Sandy -
Homes and other structures within the flood zone are required to have electrical systems inspected before LIPA can safely restore power – 11/7/2012 See More

Polling Site Changes Due to Hurricane Sandy (Update) -
Storm damage and continued power outages have caused some last-minute changes to a few sites – 11/6/2012 See More

Congressman King Joins with County Executive Mangano Insisting that FEMA and LIPA Improve Services to Long Island Residents Left without Power by Hurricane Sandy -
Demands More Generators for Long Island Gas Stations from FEMA and “More Cooperation and Less Arrogance” from LIPA – 11/4/2012 See More

Federal Aid Programs for State of New York Hurricane Sandy Recovery -
Summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under major disaster declaration issued for New York. – 11/4/2012 See More

Red Cross Shelters & Food Stations -
If your home has sustained damage from Hurricane Sandy here is a list of local shelters and food stations in Nassau & Suffolk Counties. – 11/3/2012 See More

Hurricane Sandy Disaster Recovery Centers Open In Nassau & Suffolk Counties -
Two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open for homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage as a result of Hurricane Sandy. – 11/1/2012 See More

Filing Your Flood Insurance Claim -
If your community has been flooded and your property or home has suffered flood damage due to Hurricane Sandy, please follow these instructions to file your flood insurance claim – 11/1/2012 See More

HUD Secretary Announces Federal Assistance to New Yorkers Forced from Their Homes -
U.S. Housing and Urban Development announced they will speed federal disaster assistance to New York and provide support to homeowners forced from their homes due to Hurricane Sandy – 10/30/2012 See More

Congressman King Offers Hurricane Safety Tips As Hurricane Sandy Barrels Up East Coast -
Measures to Use Before, During and After the Storm – 10/26/2012 See More

Chairman King Calls on President Obama to Release Intelligence Community Reporting that Led to Administration’s Changing Characterizations of Benghazi Attack -
Administration made promise to “investigate exactly what happened, regardless of where the facts lead us.” – 10/20/2012 See More

Social Security Announces 1.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2013 -
Maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $113,700 from $110,100 – 10/16/2012 See More

Chairman King Urges Secretary Clinton to Expeditiously Designate as FTO the Group(s) Deemed Responsible for Benghazi Attack -
King concerned by “rapid evolution” of Ansar al-Sharia – 10/11/2012 See More

Chairman King Opposes President Obama's Decision to Purchase Prison Where Administration Sought to House Guantanamo Terrorists -
Chairman offers President alternative uses for funds – 10/4/2012 See More

Chairman King Statement on Obama Administration's Decision to Purchase Illinois Prison Where it Sought to House Guantanamo Terrorists -
A move in direct defiance of the will of the People – 10/2/2012 See More

Chairman King, Christian Association of Nigerian-Americans Condemn Latest Bombing by Boko Haram in Nigeria -
Sunday’s bombing at Saint John's Catholic Church in Bauchi is the latest in ongoing, coordinated attacks by Boko Haram on Catholic and other Christian churches in Nigeria – 9/27/2012 See More

Chairman King and Other Key GOP Chairmen Demand that Obama Administration Reject Egypt’s Request for Release of Blind Sheikh -
Succumbing to the demands of a country whose citizens threaten our embassy and the Americans serving in it would send a clear message that acts of violence will be responded to with appeasement rather than strength – 9/19/2012 See More

Chairman King Statement on Attack on Americans in Libya -
It is important that swift justice be dealt to those who perpetrated these attacks – 9/12/2012 See More

Chairman King Statement on 11th Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks of 9/11 -
We collectively pause this week to remember the nearly 3,000 innocent Americans killed by al-Qaeda terrorists 11 years ago – 9/10/2012 See More

Chairman King Statement on Designation of Haqqani Network as Foreign Terrorist Organization -
Strongly supports the Administration’s belated decision – 9/7/2012 See More

King Statement on Appointments to New Public Safety Wireless Broadband Panel -
Panel Will Oversee Establishment of Network on “D Block” – 8/22/2012 See More

Chairman King Calls on Director of National Intelligence to Investigate Killings of U.S. Troops by Afghan Forces -
Also Urges Defense Secretary to Disclose All Details of These Attacks – 8/21/2012 See More

King Urges FBI Director Mueller to Expand Investigations into National Security Leaks -
These reported disclosures represent additional disturbing and irresponsible leaks of potentially classified information from this Administration – 8/2/2012 See More

DHS Secretary Napolitano, NCTC Director Olsen to Testify before House Homeland Security Committee on July 25 -
This hearing will be an opportunity for the Members of this Committee to assess and understand the current threats facing the Homeland – 7/20/2012 See More

King Statement on Upcoming Meeting between President Obama and Egyptian President Morsi -
The President must make it clear that the United States is not going to engage in any kind of politically correct game with Morsi – 7/10/2012 See More

King, Meehan Statement on State Department Designation of Three Boko Haram Terrorists -
Department Has Yet to Designate Nigeria-based Group as Terrorist Organization, Despite Growing Threat – 6/21/2012 See More

King Announces Fifth Radicalization Hearing on June 20 -
Will expand on the prior hearings to examine the impact they have had in the Muslim Community’s ability to address this issue and on U.S. efforts to counter al-Qaeda – 6/13/2012 See More

King Statement on New Jersey Attorney General Finding that NYPD Complied with Laws in Counterterror Efforts -
The NYPD has the most effective counterterrorism unit in the country – 5/24/2012 See More

King Statement on CIA/DoD Documents on Osama bin Laden Movie Collaboration -
Emails tell “damning story of…unprecedented, and potentially dangerous collaboration” between top Administration officials and Democratic lobbyists – 5/23/2012 See More

King Urges Full FBI Investigation into Leaks in AQAP Operation -
Asks that investigation encompass “everyone who had access to this vital information” – 5/21/2012 See More

King, Meehan Urge Secretary Clinton to Designate Boko Haram as Foreign Terrorist Organization -
Deeply concerned that Boko Haram’s tactics, targeting, and fundraising operations appear to be increasingly international in scope, including within the U.S. Homeland – 4/2/2012 See More

King Statement on Islamist Terrorist Murders in France -
Chairman Cites Recent Committee Hearings Warning of Islamist Radicalization and the Threat of Similar Attacks – 3/23/2012 See More

King Announces Hearing on Iran/Hezbollah Threat to U.S. Homeland -
Hearing will focus on the real potential that Iran will activate its network of operatives to carry out an attack in the U.S. – 3/14/2012 See More

SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, KING CUT RED TAPE FOR MERRICK MEDICAL SUPPLY STORE, HELPING LOCAL BUSINESS RECLAIM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN UNPROCESSED MEDICARE CLAIMS -
Essential that small businesses such as Merrick Surgical Systems are able to expand their services to strengthen the Long Island economy – 2/29/2012 See More

King Statement on Visit to London on Security of 2012 Olympics -
Received extensive and focused briefings from personnel responsible for security of the upcoming 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London – 2/28/2012 See More

Congressman King Warns of Scammers Posing as Family, Friends & Government -
Scammers know how to get around our better judgment – 2/22/2012 See More

King Supports DHS Homeland Security Grant Allocation to New York -
Secretary Napolitano Recognizes Threat to NYC-Long Island – 2/17/2012 See More

King Statement on House-Senate Payroll Tax Agreement Provision to Reallocate D Block to Public Safety -
Ensures sufficient spectrum for the development of a national interoperable public safety wireless broadband network – 2/16/2012 See More

SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, KING ANNOUNCE $54,000 FOR CITY OF LONG BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT -
Funding Through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Will Help Purchase New Equipment for Ambulances – 2/16/2012 See More

Chairman King Outlines Key Priorities for 2012 -
Will continue Radicalization Hearings & Examining potential leaks of classified information – 2/9/2012 See More

Chairman King Statement on Former CIA Officer Charged with Leaking Classified Information -
Calls for DOJ to Name Journalists and Lawyers Involved in Dangerous Leaks of Undercover CIA Identities – 1/23/2012 See More

Chairman King Statement on Recent Terror Arrests in Maryland and Florida -
Arrests Involving U.S. Military and al-Shabaab Underscore Importance of Radicalization Hearings – 1/12/2012 See More

DoD/CIA Take Action on Chairman King's Call for Investigation of Obama Administration-Sanctioned Film on Classified bin Laden Mission -
Pleased that IG at DoD and CIA agree that potential leaks to filmmakers are something worth investigating – 1/5/2012 See More

Congressman King Welcomes Release of Three Security Contractors Detained in Iraq, Including Long Island Man -
Released Detainees Include Two Veterans – 12/27/2011 See More

Rep. King Demands "Uninformed" Members of Congress Stop Smearing the NYPD -
King and Turner Counter “Embarrassingly Uninformed and Shamefully Misleading” Letter by Three House Members – 12/15/2011 See More

King Releases Investigative Report Focusing on Homegrown Terror Threat to Military Communities -
Department of Defense considers the U.S. Homeland the most dangerous place for a G.I. outside of foreign warzones – 12/7/2011 See More

King and Cravaack Statements on Passage of H.R. 1801, the "Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act" -
Bill to provide expedited screening for members of the U.S. military – 11/29/2011 See More

King Statement on Chairman Walden's Legislation to Reallocate D Block for Public Safety -
Important step in goal of developing a national interoperable public safety wireless broadband network – 11/29/2011 See More

King, Lieberman Announce Joint House-Senate Hearing on Homegrown Terror Threat to Military Communities -
Hearing Scheduled for December 7 – 11/28/2011 See More

Veterans Student Group Thanks Rep. King for Work on Post 9/11 GI Bill -
Bill Allows Students to Complete Their Degree – 11/22/2011 See More

King Statement on WMD Center "Bio-Response Report Card" Citing Failures in Bioterrorism Preparedness -
Findings are disturbing – 10/12/2011 See More

King Statement on Iranian Plot to Attack U.S. Homeland and Assassinate Saudi Ambassador -
State-sponsored Attack Would Have Represented an “Act of War” – 10/11/2011 See More

King Statement on Killing of Anwar al-Awlaki -
A great success in our fight against al-Qaeda and its affiliates – 9/30/2011 See More

King Statement on Arrest of Ferdaus in Pentagon/Capitol Bomb Plot -
Arrest underscores the need to continue efforts to combat domestic radicalization – 9/29/2011 See More

King Statement on Somalia Support for Radicalization Hearings -
This important endorsement is the latest in support for these critical hearings – 9/27/2011 See More

Rogers, King Introduce TSA Authorization Legislation -
Authorizes TSA to carry out its mission of securing the nation’s transportation systems from attack – 9/22/2011 See More

King Statement on Poll Showing Broad Public Support for Radicalization Hearings -
National poll shows 63% of Americans support radicalization hearings – 9/19/2011 See More

King Testifies Before Parliamentary Committee on Radicalization -
Recent homegrown terrorist attacks within the United States and abroad has reinforced the unquestionable fact that homegrown radicalization is part of Al Qaeda’s strategy – 9/13/2011 See More

King to Testify at British Parliamentary Hearing on Radicalization -
Invited to Present Evidence at House of Commons Home Affairs Committee Inquiry into Roots of Radicalization – 9/12/2011 See More

King Statement on Tenth Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks -
We must never forget – 9/9/2011 See More

FEMA Teams in 3rd Congressional District to Discuss Hurricane Irene Aid -
Residents can meet with FEMA teams Thursday & Friday in Massapequa and on September 12 through 14 in Seaford – 9/8/2011 See More

King Statement on 9/11 Report Card From Commission Co-chairs -
9/11 Co-chairs Stress Importance of D Block Reallocation and Congressional Committee Reform – 9/1/2011 See More

King, Miller Statement on Obama Administration Decision to Limit Enforcement of Federal Immigration Laws -
This is a blatant attempt to grant amnesty to potentially millions of illegal aliens in this country – 8/19/2011 See More

King Calls for Investigation of Reports of Obama Administration-Sanctioned Film on Classified bin Laden Mission -
Administration’s first duty in declassifying material is to provide full reporting to Congress and the American people – 8/10/2011 See More

King Statement on Obama Administration Violent Extremism Strategy -
Concerns with language which suggests some equivalency of threats between al-Qaeda and domestic extremists – 8/3/2011 See More

King, Wolf Seek to Reconstitute 9/11 Commission -
Want a Comprehensive, Fresh Assessment of U.S. Counterterrorism & Homeland Security Policy – 7/28/2011 See More

King Opens Third Committee on Homeland Security Hearing on Radicalization, Focusing on al Shabaab -
al-Shabaab is engaged in an ongoing, successful effort to recruit and radicalize dozens of Muslim-American jihadis – 7/27/2011 See More

King Announces Witnesses for Third Radicalization Hearing on Wednesday -
List Includes Ahmed Hussen, William Anders Folk and Thomas Joscelyn – 7/24/2011 See More

King Announces Third Radicalization Hearing Set for July 27 -
Will examine Somalia-based terrorist organization al-Shabaab’s ongoing recruitment, radicalization, and training of young Muslim-Americans – 7/19/2011 See More

King Demands Investigation into Claims of Hacking of 9/11 Victims -
9/11 families have suffered egregiously, but unfortunately they remain vulnerable against such unjustifiable parasitic strains – 7/13/2011 See More

King Statement on Indictment of Warsame -
Has serious concerns about the Administration’s decision to try this terrorist in a civilian court – 7/6/2011 See More

Reps. Maloney, Nadler & King Celebrate As Zadroga 9/11 Health Law Goes Into Effect Today -
9/11 health clinics are officially open for business under the new law – 7/1/2011 See More

King Demands Immediate Action by TSA to Address NY to LA Security Breach -
Gravely Concerned About Security Failure Nearly 10 Years Past 9/11 – 6/30/2011 See More

King and Miller Statements on Obama Administration Decision to Extend National Guard Deployment on Southwest Border -
Obama Administration must make securing the border a top priority – 6/17/2011 See More

King Addresses "Racist" Charge at Hearing on Muslim-American Radicalization in U.S. Prisons -
"The purpose of this Committee is to combat Islamic terrorism" – 6/15/2011 See More

King Announces Witnesses for Second Radicalization Hearing on Wednesday -
Witnesses will testify this Wednesday at second hearing on radicalization of the Muslim-American community – 6/13/2011 See More

King Announces Second Radicalization Hearing on June 15 -
Hearing is entitled “The Threat of Muslim-American Radicalization in U.S. Prisons” – 6/9/2011 See More

King Statement on NCTC Director Michael Leiter Resignation -
Has demonstrated solid commitment to the security of the United States – 6/9/2011 See More

King Statement on Senate Commerce Committee Action to Reallocate D Block for Public Safety -
Commends Chairman Rockefeller and Ranking Member Hutchison for moving this legislation forward – 6/8/2011 See More

King Statement on Importance of Reallocating "D Block" Spectrum for Public Safety -
Now is the time to reallocate the D Block for public safety and to provide funding necessary for a national wireless interoperable public safety network – 5/25/2011 See More

King Praises DHS Homeland Security Grant Allocations -
Funding Allocations Recognize NYC as Top Terror Target – 5/19/2011 See More

King to Convene Hearing on Homeland Security Implications of Bin Laden Killing -
Hearing will examine the consequences and benefits to the security of our homeland resulting from the killing of Al Qaeda's founder and top leader – 5/17/2011 See More

King "Gravely Concerned" About Reports that DOD May Allow Guantanamo Detainees to Receive Visits from Family Members -
Demands Explanation from Gates, Mullen – 5/11/2011 See More

LIEBERMAN, KING, COLLINS, THOMPSON STRESS VALUE OF SHARING NAMES OF AIRLINE PASSENGERS TO DETER TERRORIST TRAVEL -
This is a national security priority – 5/10/2011 See More

King Statement on President Obama’s El Paso Speech -
The President has again called for amnesty for illegal immigrants without offering a proposal to improve border security – 5/10/2011 See More

King opening statement & questioning at hearing on mass transit security -
Hearing focused on securing our nation's mass transit systems from a terrorist attack – 5/4/2011 See More

Rep. King opening statement at hearing on the threat emanating from Pakistan -
Concerns about Pakistan's role in the war on terror – 5/3/2011 See More

King Statement on Killing of Osama bin Laden -
Today, the American people have seen justice – 5/1/2011 See More

King, McCaul, Other Members Call on Secretary Clinton to Support Designation of Mexican Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations -
Secretary Clinton Today Meeting with Mexican Foreign Minister – 4/29/2011 See More

King Statement on President Obama's Plan to Nominate Panetta and Petraeus -
Strongly supports the President's planned nominations – 4/27/2011 See More

King Demands Answers from Holder on Decision Not to Prosecute CAIR, its Co-Founder, and other Unindicted Co-Conspirators in Holy Land Foundation Case -
Opposition to decision raises serious doubt that decision not to prosecute was a valid exercise of prosecutorial discretion – 4/18/2011 See More

King, Rogers, McCaul Introduce Bill to Aid Airports Seeking to Replace TSA Screening with Private Screening Companies -
TSA Halted Expansion of Private Screener Program in January – 4/15/2011 See More

King, Rogers Announce Plans to Move on TSA Authorization Bill -
Legislation will address the need for fundamental reform at TSA – 4/15/2011 See More

Reps. Israel & King Announce New Legislation to Create a 9/11 First Responders Oral History Project at the Library of Congress -
Legislation based on work being done by the 9/11 Oral History Project in Islandia – 4/4/2011 See More

King Statement on Obama Administration Decision on Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Trial -
Reversal is yet another vindication of President Bush’s detention policies – 4/4/2011 See More

King, Miller, Other Homeland Security Committee Republicans Request Extension of National Guard Deployment on Southwest Border -
Seek President Obama's support to ensure ongoing efforts to secure Southwest border are not reversed – 4/1/2011 See More

King Opening Statement at Hearing on First Responder Communications -
Hearing is to investigate if the needs of first responders are being met – 3/30/2011 See More

King Opens Committee on Homeland Security Hearing on Radicalization -
Congressional investigation of Muslim American radicalization is the logical response to the repeated warnings which the Obama Administration has been making in recent months. – 3/10/2011 See More

King Statement on President Obama’s Executive Order on Terrorist Detention -
Affirms the Bush Administration policy that our government has the right to detain dangerous terrorists until the cessation of hostilities. – 3/8/2011 See More

King to Convene Radicalization Hearing on March 10 -
First in a series of hearings entitled: “The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and that Community's Response.” – 3/4/2011 See More

Lungren, King Introduce Bill to Secure High-Risk U.S. Chemical Facilities -
Protects Homeland by Extending Current CFATS Regulations – 3/4/2011 See More

King Opening Remarks at Homeland Hearing on President's 2012 Budget -
Hearing Focused on President's FY 2012 budget request for the Department of Homeland Security – 3/3/2011 See More

King Re-Introduces Bill to Strengthen DOJ Authority to Prosecute Leaks of Intelligence -
Clarifies that it is an act of espionage to publish names of American intelligence sources who collaborate with U.S military or intelligence community – 2/15/2011 See More

King Welcomes Obama Administration Decision to Fund “Securing the Cities” in 2012 Budget -
Will Protect New York City and Long Island from Nuclear Dirty Bomb Attack – 2/14/2011 See More

King, Thompson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reallocate D Block Communications Spectrum to Public Safety -
Legislation is exactly what America’s first responders have long advocated – 2/10/2011 See More

Rep. King Holds Hearing on Understanding the Homeland Threat Landscape -
Invited witnesses include DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano and National Counterterrorism Center Director Michael E. Leiter – 2/9/2011 See More

King Stands Firm on Upcoming Hearings on Islamic Radicalization -
Will not allow political correctness to obscure a real and dangerous threat – 2/8/2011 See More

Lowey and King Urge Obama to Meet New York Homeland Security Needs in 2012 Budget -
Senior New York Lawmakers Call for Recognition of New York Terror Threat – 2/3/2011 See More

Rep. King Discusses New Terror Alert System -
New Alert Would Replace Color Coded System – 2/1/2011 See More

King Statement on Obama Administration Endorsement of D Block Reallocation to Public Safety -
Crucial development in effort to ensure development of national interoperable public safety wireless broadband network – 1/27/2011 See More

King Introduces Legislation to Encourage Continued Citizen Involvement in Fighting Terrorism -
“See Something, Say Something Act of 2011” Provides Immunity to Individuals Who Report Suspicious Activities – 1/26/2011 See More

King Statement on DHS Plans to Replace Current Color-Coded Alert System -
Though the system served a valuable purpose it was clearly time for it to be replaced – 1/26/2011 See More

King Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address -
Optimistic tone but short on specifics – 1/25/2011 See More

Rep. King Meets With Local Muslim Leaders -
Discusses Upcoming Hearings on Radicalization of Muslim Community – 1/21/2011 See More

King Calls on Treasury Secretary Geithner to Act to Disrupt WikiLeaks -
Wants WikiLeaks added to Specially Designated National and Blocked Persons List – 1/12/2011 See More

King Statement Opposing President Obama’s Recess Appointment of James Cole as Deputy Attorney General -
May be one of the worst appointments by President Obama during his presidency – 12/29/2010 See More

King Introduces Bill to Strengthen DOJ Authority to Prosecute Leaks of Intelligence -
Will make it illegal to publish protected names of U.S. intelligence sources who collaborate with U.S military or intelligence community – 12/9/2010 See More

King Elected Chairman of Homeland Security Committee for 112th Congress -
Outlines Priorities – 12/8/2010 See More

Rep. King Statement on WikiLeaks-Amazon.com Relationship -
Situation should serve as example for all private companies – 12/1/2010 See More

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.