Congressman Steve Israel represents New Yorks 2nd Congressional District, which includes the Long Island towns of Huntington, Babylon, Islip, Smithtown and Oyster Bay. Israel serves on the House Appropriations Committee - one of the most powerful committees in Congress; and previously served on the House Armed Services Committee and Financial Services Committee.

He is considered a legislative leader on the issues of:

- Renewable energy and climate change
- Middle class economic growth
- Middle East security, religious freedom and human rights
- Defense and national security

He was first sworn-in in 2001 and is now serving his 5th term in the House.

Israel lives in Dix Hills with his wife, Suffolk County Family Court Judge Marlene Budd. He has two daughters in college and two miniature schnauzers named Max and Gracie.