U.S. Rep. Steve Israel represents New York's 2nd Congressional District, including the Long Island communities of Huntington, Babylon, Islip, Smithtown and Oyster Bay. He was first elected in 2000.
Israel is a member of the House Appropriations Committee, considered one of the most powerful Congressional committees. He serves on the Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee, which funds the Department of Energy and Army Corps of Engineers; the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee, which funds all U.S. military bases and the Veterans Administration; and the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, which funds the U.S. State Department and all U.S. foreign policy activities.
Israel was appointed by the Speaker of the House to the Select Intelligence Oversight Panel, which consists of only 13 members who review budgets and programs by the U.S. intelligence community. The panel was a key recommendation of the 9/11 Commission.
Israel previously served on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Financial Services Committee.
Among Israel's local accomplishments are securing record-level federal investments to protect the Long Island Sound; seeking to protect Long Island taxpayers by changing the federal tax code to reflect the local cost-of-living; and supporting local women's health initiatives – a priority in his role as co-chair of the House Cancer Caucus.
He lives in Huntington with his wife, Suffolk County Family Court Judge Marlene Budd, and two daughters as well as two miniature schnauzers named Max and Gracie.
Years of Service
- First term: 2001-2002 (107th Congress)
- Second term: 2003-2004 (108th Congress)
- Third term: 2005-2006 (109th Congress)
- Fourth term: 2007-2008 (110th Congress)
- Fifth term: 2009 - Present (111th Congress)
America First!
9:52 am on Thursday, February 23, 2012
the American Nazi party, the American Communist party, ACORN, and Steve israel all endorsed the thugs, the racists, the anti-Americans and anti-semites at the "Occupy Wall Street" cabal! So, one must ask themselves, do my aspirations and beliefs match those of the people that endorsed and conjoled the haters of America? Do I have the same belief system as the American Nazi party & steve israel? Do I believe in the same overthrow of America as the American Communist party and steve israel? Do I believe in self responsibility and the ability to rise to the top via a strong work ethic or do i believe in govt welfare and the plantation system as preached by ACORN and steve israel? Do I want a better life for my children and their children or do I want a govt dictate regime like the nazis or communists or steve israel desire? What do all these groups have in common, disdain for American values! steve israel has endorsed the same anarchists, racists, bigots, anti-semites, marxists and entitlement driven people as the groups that call for the overthrow of America!
Frank H.
11:15 am on Thursday, February 23, 2012
When they say America first what they mean is America next.
America First!
1:07 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2012
Perhaps steve israel will show the taxpayers of CD-2 the same respect he showed his wife? Oh wait, he did, he screwed her by having an affair and he continues to screw the constituents of CD-2! A man if you can call him that with no morality, no backbone, and no ethics. Yes, if he can pay such little respect and dignity to his wife, than how can anyone believe he has the character to serve, unless of course you are billy bob clinton!