Congressman Paul Cook

Representing the 8th District of California
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Foreign Affairs

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Jun 9, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON- Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) issued the following statement after terrorists struck a Tel Aviv market in Israel, killing 4 and wounding 16. Two Palestinian terrorists, disguised as Hasidic Jews, were apprehended immediately following the attack.

May 12, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON-   Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) today announced that Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow has received the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. This award is given to one installation in every branch of the military for outstanding performance over the previous year.

May 5, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON- Today, Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) announced he has signed on as a cosponsor to HR 5035, a bill which will reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP).

Apr 26, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON- Today, Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) voted in favor of H.R. 4820, the Combatting Terrorist Recruitment Act of 2016. This bill passed the House with overwhelming support.

In March 2015, Congress launched a bipartisan Task Force on Combatting Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel. This commission was charged with examining the threat to the United States from foreign fighters. The commission issued a final report on September 29, 2015 with recommendations on closing identified potential security gaps.

Apr 20, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON- Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld Congressional action to hold Iran accountable to the victims of Iranian terrorism, including the families and victims of the 1983 Beirut bombing.

Apr 13, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Rep. Paul Cook (R- Apple Valley) today voted in favor of three bills to improve the security of America’s borders. H.R. 3586, H.R. 4482, and H.R. 4403 work together to improve the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), develop a plan to defeat security threats on the southwest border, and create programs that will improve the vetting of travelers coming to America.

Apr 5, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON - Rep. Paul Cook (R- Apple Valley) issued the following statement on the release of two Guantanamo Bay detainees to Senegal:

Apr 4, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Rep. Paul Cook (R- Apple Valley) issued the following statement on the seizure of illicit arms shipments from Iran by the United States Navy:

Apr 1, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Rep. Paul Cook (R- Apple Valley) announced today he is a cosponsoring H.R. 4731, the Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2016.

Mar 23, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON- Today, Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) voted in favor of H. Res. 658, a bipartisan resolution that condemns the terrorist attacks that occurred in Brussels on Tuesday, which resulted in the deaths of more than 30 innocent people and wounded 230. The resolution passed unanimously on the House floor.