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February 12, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), Andrew Garbarino (R, NY-2), Nicole Malliotakis (R, NY-11), Elise Stefanik (R, NY-21), Claudia Tenney (R, NY-22), Tom Reed (R, NY-23), John Katko (R, NY-24), and Chris Jacobs (R, NY-27) called on Acting Attorney General Monty Wilkinson to open a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into New York Governor Andrew

February 11, 2021 Press Release

PATCHOGUE, NY - Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) issued the following statement after the Associated Press 

February 8, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, led 120 Republican members of the House of Representatives in urging President Joe Biden not to reenter the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, as is. 

February 2, 2021 Press Release

PATCHOGUE, NY - Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) urged Governor Andrew Cuomo and Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker to establish state vaccination sites on the East End of Long Island.

February 1, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON - Representatives Lee Zeldin (R, NY-01), Lauren Underwood (D, IL-14), Julia Brownley (D, CA-26), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R, PA-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to eliminate cost barriers to COVID-19 vaccinations for veterans.

February 1, 2021 Press Release

It has been an honor to serve New York’s First Congressional District in our nation’s capital. As our government transitions to a new president and a new Congress, the media is abuzz with speculation as to which direction our country will be headed.

January 28, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of Pakistan set free and overturned the case against Omar Sheikh, who was convicted in the 2002 kidnapping and murder of Wall Street Journal repo

January 26, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON - Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) reintroduced the Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act (H.R. 492), which is cosponsored by Representatives Tom Suozzi (D, NY-3) and Elise Stefanik (R, NY-21), to make permanent the Supportive Services Veteran Families (SSVF) program.

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In The News

June 9, 2017 In The News

There is no greater friend, ally, and strategic partner to the United States than Israel. It is so important that we do everything in our power to ensure that this historically sacred relationship is not only preserved, but strengthened in the months, years and decades ahead. As part of this effort, the United States should move our embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

June 1, 2017 In The News

President Trump put on hold Thursday a prominent campaign pledge to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, signing a waiver that keeps it in Tel Aviv while insisting it is only a temporary delay.

June 1, 2017 In The News

SOUTHOLD, NY — The Federal Aviation Administration has dismissed a petition by the Town of Southold regarding a decision to extend the North Shore helicopter route through 2020 that the town believes is in violation of federal law.

May 31, 2017 In The News

A local resident was recently inducted into the New York State Veterans' Hall of Fame by local Senator John Brooks.

Sgt. Morris Miller, a 47 year resident of Massapequa, was recognized for his remarkable service and sacrifice to the nation.

He was inducted during a ceremony held at the New York State Capitol in Albany on May 16.

May 31, 2017 In The News

The Federal Aviation Administration has dismissed Southold Town’s petition asking the agency to require East End-bound helicopters to use the FAA-established South Shore Route.

The FAA notified the town of its decision in a letter dated May 16 to Southold Supervisor Scott Russell.

May 30, 2017 In The News

Southampton, NY - May 23, 2017 - Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) announced today that $4,743,060 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been awarded to the Town of Southampton to repair the historic Old Ponquogue Trestle Bridge that was damaged during Super Storms Sandy and Irene.

May 24, 2017 In The News

Overdue repairs to the old Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays could begin toward the end of summer now that Southampton Town has received final approval—and nearly $5 million in funding—from the federal government.

May 24, 2017 In The News

New York, NY - May 24, 2017 - Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) announced today that his bipartisan legislation (H.R.

May 19, 2017 In The News

One day, ideally in the not-too-distant future, when Congress finally passes major legislation to curb carbon emissions — to reduce the environmental and economic harm caused by climate change — Americans will owe a big thank you to the perseverance and discipline of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby.

May 18, 2017 In The News

As the federal government’s plans to sell Plum Island chug along in snail-paced time, the East End’s county legislators, town supervisors and village mayors are asking New York State to intervene.

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