After Meeting with Reps. Israel and Meng, NYS Senator Avella and NYS Assemblyman Braunstein, FAA Agrees to Form Committee to Review Airplane Noise Issue

May 15, 2013

Rep. Israel said, “Residents of Queens deserve to live without the constant barrage of airplane noise that they’ve experienced since the FAA approved new flight patterns without taking into account community feedback. I’m pleased that the FAA has agreed to form a committee to review this issue as a result of our meeting today. I hope it results in a more balanced plan that will alleviate the noise pollution for our constituents.”

Rep. Mike Honda and Rep. Steve Israel Condemn Comments by Top Japanaese Official Regarding 'Comfort Women'

May 15, 2013

Rep. Israel said, "I am simply disgusted by the remarks uttered by Mayor Hashimoto regarding the history of 'comfort women.' These survivors of physical, sexual, and psychological violence deserve sincere and formal apologies and recognition for the atrocities they endured – not an abhorrent explanation by a public official. I strongly condemn Mayor Hashimoto's remarks and continue to urge the Japanese Government to offer a formal acknowledgement and apology for the atrocities committed by its Imperial Armed Forces during World War II."

Rep. Israel Issues Statement on Reports of Inappropriate Activity at IRS

May 14, 2013

“For our government to work well, agencies need to operate with integrity and impartiality. I'm deeply disturbed by reports that the IRS targeted certain groups. I’m eager to review the Inspector General’s report later this week. If some at the IRS took actions that were politically motivated, they must be held accountable, along with those at the highest levels of the agency. We must make sure that the IRS maintains its integrity as an impartial agency.”

Rep. Israel Escorts Korean President into Joint Meeting of Congress

May 8, 2013

Rep. Israel said, “It was truly an honor to meet and welcome President Park today and hear her address a Joint Meeting of Congress. Her remarks on the strength of the U.S.-Korea alliance and the values both our countries share resonated deeply with me and were well received by the audience. I look forward to President Park’s leadership and an ever strengthening relationship between our countries.”

Rep. Israel Calls for Review of How Budget Cuts May Impact New York’s Preparedness for 2013 Hurricane Season

May 8, 2013

Rep. Israel said, “As we approach the 2013 hurricane season, it is vital that our first responders have accurate and thorough forecasting so they can respond effectively to storms. On Monday, during a briefing with the National Weather Service and FEMA that I hosted for first responders and community leaders in my district, we learned how critical it is to have up-to-date information from the National Weather Service."

NBC Nightly News: Rep. Israel Speaks about the Dangers of 3-D Printed Guns

April 7, 2013

Rep. Israel Speaks Out Against Republican Study Committee Budget

March 20, 2013

Rep. Israel Speaks Out Against Sequestration

February 15, 2013