Press Releases

Rep. Zeldin Statement in Support of Alta Fixsler Calling for Her to be Transferred to the US or Israel for Treatment

August 9, 2021 Press Release

It is not up to doctors and European judges to determine that this young girl has no right to continue fighting for her life. Alta Fixsler’s parents are Hasidic and the sanctity of life is at the heart of their deeply held religious convictions. Decisions about Alta’s future should be determined by the people who know and love her the most. If British doctors and hospitals refuse to provide Alta the care she needs, her family should not be stopped from traveling to the United States or Israel, where further medical options can be explored and the sanctity of her life and religious liberty will be valued. While transferring Alta will be complicated and dangerous, the stubbornness and inhumanity of the hospital and the courts have left no other options in the efforts to save this young girl’s life.

Newest FIMP Project Milestone Hit as NY Signs PPA

August 6, 2021 Press Release

PATCHOGUE, NY - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) announced that New York State has now signed the Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) for the Fire Island to Montauk Point (FIMP) project, which is now expected to be signed and executed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) tomorrow.

New York Republican Congressional Delegation Requests Answers from DOJ on Decision to Stop Investigating New York’s Public Nursing Home Deaths

August 4, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON - Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) and his New York Republican Congressional Delegation colleagues sent a letter to U.S.

Rep. Zeldin Statement on New York City’s New Vaccine Requirements

August 4, 2021 Press Release

This over the top, "government knows best", authoritarian mandate is wrong and must be immediately stopped in its tracks.

Rep. Zeldin Reintroduces Resolution Demanding Justice for Bytyqi Brothers

July 29, 2021 Press Release

Since taking office, I have been committed to helping the Bytyqi family receive the justice they have long deserved. Despite many past promises made by Serbian officials to resolve the case of this state-sponsored murder, justice still hasn’t been served. This resolution notes that progress with this investigation should remain a significant factor in determining the further development of US-Serbian relations. The Bytyqi brothers gave their lives to fight injustice; now we must return the favor and deliver justice for their family.

Rep. Zeldin Calls for Firing of CUNY Professor for Antisemitism and Promoting Violence Against Israel

July 28, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and co-chair of the House Republican Israel Caucus, called for the firing of Mohammad Abbasi, an adjunct professor at the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Professional Studies, for a vile antisemitic sermon he delivered before the Islamic Center of Union City, New Jersey.

Rep. Zeldin Statement on DOJ Decision to Stop Investigating New York’s Nursing Home Deaths

July 23, 2021 Press Release

New York’s seniors tragically and unnecessarily died as a result of Governor Cuomo’s incompetent and inhumane Executive Order requiring nursing homes to accept COVID-19 patients. The governor then engaged in blatant corruption to cover up the true consequences of his failed policy and had the audacity to sign onto an absurd $5.1 million self-congratulatory book deal praising his COVID ‘leadership’, all while New Yorkers were grieving and clamoring for answers. The families and loved ones of the victims of Governor Cuomo’s failed leadership deserve transparency, accountability and the truth about the lengths of the Cuomo administration’s cover up and corruption. The Department of Justice has now chosen to willfully participate in the effort to deny the public answers and accountability. Adding this to the book deal and Emmy Award, the DOJ’s decision is yet another gift to a corrupt governor, turning a blind eye to the facts, the victims and the public interest.

Rep. Zeldin Talks Iran, Antisemitism with Orthodox Union

July 21, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON - On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and co-chair of the House Republican Israel Caucus, met with members of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America to discuss shared concerns about negotiations between the United States and Iran and the potential consequences, as well as the urgent need to id

Rep. Zeldin Speaks at Capitol in Support of Effort to Defend Second Amendment Rights

July 21, 2021 Press Release

The Second Amendment and the right to self defense are not reserved for only the elite few deemed worthy by government officials. To address rising crime, we need to support law enforcement more, not less, reverse cashless bail, keep qualified immunity, and enact a Law Enforcement Bill of Rights. Unilaterally imposing more restrictions on law-abiding citizens' ability to defend themselves is not the answer.

Rep. Zeldin Condemns Ben & Jerry’s and its parent company, Unilever, for Embracing BDS Movement, Boycotting Jewish Customers

July 20, 2021 Press Release

Calls on New York State to Enforce Executive Order Against Companies Participating in BDS

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) issued the following statement condemning Ben & Jerry’s and its parent company, Unilever, for embracing the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel and calling on New York State to add both companies to the Office of General Services (OGS)