Issues
Budget
Budget facts and budget solutions.College Affordability
Easing the burden of rising college costs for families.Consumer Protection
Labeling household products, combatting counterfeit drugs.![soldier in silouhette](https://webharvest.gov/congress113th/20141206020614im_/http://israel.house.gov/sites/israel.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/iStock_000022560836Small.jpg?itok=Q8DUwQVu)
Defense and National Security
Homeland security, Iraq and Afghanistan, supporting our military.![construction workers smiling](https://webharvest.gov/congress113th/20141206020614im_/http://israel.house.gov/sites/israel.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/iStock_000020340189Small.jpg?itok=Ob1DojF6)
Economy
Good jobs and a strong economy are very important to our district and to my work in Congress. Learn more about my views on this issue.![schoolroom desks and chairs](https://webharvest.gov/congress113th/20141206020614im_/http://israel.house.gov/sites/israel.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/slider_images/iStock_000000520125Small.jpg?itok=Uy4Rrm-R)
Education
Federal support for Long Island schools, Grow Your Own Teach, greening schools.![Wind turbine and blue sky](https://webharvest.gov/congress113th/20141206020614im_/http://israel.house.gov/sites/israel.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/slider_images/iStock_000022100234Small_0.jpg?itok=dW4qno6X)
Energy Independence
Strengthening our national security, growing our economy and protecting our environment with a comprehensive energy plan.Environment
Climate change, Long Island Sound, clean air and water.Foreign Affairs
Israel, the Middle East, Darfur and U.S. involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan.![stethoscope on a clipboard](https://webharvest.gov/congress113th/20141206020614im_/http://israel.house.gov/sites/israel.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/iStock_000022593710Small.jpg?itok=NVDBgMYk)
Health Care
Reducing health care costs, ending insurance company abuses.Immigration
Comprehensive reform, DREAM Act, keeping families united.Infrastructure
Rebuilding our roads and bridges, Recovery Act funding for New York.Open Government
Putting government documents online, transparency resources.Plastic Guns
Working to reuthorize the Undetectable Firearms Act![senior citizens smiling](https://webharvest.gov/congress113th/20141206020614im_/http://israel.house.gov/sites/israel.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/slider_images/iStock_000019825373Small.jpg?itok=DyTq1iA_)
Social Security & Seniors
Learn about my work in Congress to support Social Security & Seniors.![soldier saluting the US flag](https://webharvest.gov/congress113th/20141206020614im_/http://israel.house.gov/sites/israel.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/slider_images/iStock_000008518937Small.jpg?itok=Jngc3T55)
Veterans
Learn about my work in Congress to support our Veterans.Weekend Voting Act
Why do we vote on Tuesday?