Rep. Israel Announces Legislation to Renew Ban on Plastic Guns

December 7, 2012

Rep. Israel said, “Congress passed a law banning plastic guns for two decades, when they were just a movie fantasy.  With the advent of 3-D printers these guns are suddenly a real possibility, but the law Congress passed is set to expire next year.  We should act now to give law enforcement authorities the power to stop the development of these weapons before they are as easy to come by as a Google search. ”

Rep. Israel Statement on Palestinian Bid for Non-Member State Observer Status at UN General Assembly

November 29, 2012

“The Palestinian bid for non-member state observer status at the United Nations General Assembly is simply unacceptable. The path to peace is at a negotiating table with Israel, not in a building in the East 40s in New York City. I will oppose giving U.S. taxpayer funding to any specialized U.N. agency that admits a full Palestinian state through its U.N. bid.  I also oppose any Palestinian effort to use its enhanced status to gain membership in other international bodies, specifically the International Criminal Court, as a means to de-legitimize Israel.”

Rep. Israel Warns that Continued Proliferation of Shoulder-Fired Missiles Increases Chances of Attack Against American Civilians

November 28, 2012

Rep. Israel said, “Shoulder-fired missiles are a serious threat to our aviation system, our economy and the traveling public. The incident in Syria is a reminder that, if shoulder-fired missiles end up in the wrong hands, we lose control over who can access them.”

Rep. Israel, LIRR Commuter Council Chair Call on Amtrak to Provide Timeline and Better Communication for Repairs for LIRR Commuters

November 27, 2012

Rep. Israel said, “It is unacceptable for Amtrak to withhold information from LIRR riders, many of whom depend on the system on a daily basis. While needed repairs after Sandy are understandable, riders should be kept abreast of the progress and be able to plan in advance for delays.”

Reps. Israel and Cole Urge Egyptian President Morsi to Refrain from Giving Hamas Cover to Intensify Attacks on Israel

November 19, 2012

Today, Reps. Steve Israel (D-NY) and Tom Cole (R-OK) called on Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi to refrain from giving Hamas cover to intensify its attacks by allowing Egyptian delegations to visit Gaza, to stop issuing inflammatory statements that contribute to the escalation of violence, and to continue to abide by the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty.

MSNBC: Congressman Israel Reacts to Violence in the Middle East

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