Video and opening statements from the hearing can be found HERE. Congressman Max Rose chaired a Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence & Counterterrorism hearing today titled “Confronting the Rise in Anti-Semitic Domestic Terrorism.” Rose’s hearing focused on recent incidents of domestic terrorism motivated by anti-Semitism, including recent mass attacks in the New York City metro area, as... Read more »
Congressman Max Rose, an Army combat veteran, issued the following statement on the War Powers Resolution on Iran before the House of Representatives today: “President Trump was justified in killing a terrorist who was responsible for the murder of hundreds of American servicemembers and was in the process of planning to kill more. I appreciate the President’s efforts to de-escalate conflict in th... Read more »
Video of Rose’s speech HERE. Congressman Max Rose, the first Jewish Member of Congress from Staten Island, gave a speech before the House of Representatives today on the rising levels of anti-Semitic attacks and hate crimes across New York City, as well as his continued efforts to address this crisis. “Since December 23rd, there have been over a dozen attacks on Jews across New York City, this aft... Read more »
Congressman Max Rose, an Army combat veteran, issued the following statement on the situation in Iran and President Trump’s remarks today: “I support the President’s goal to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon and ceases its support for terrorist proxies, and am encouraged by his efforts to de-escalate military tensions in the wake of Iran’s retaliatory attack last night. While the killing ... Read more »
Congressman Max Rose, an Army combat veteran and member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, issued the following statement on the deadly airstrike at the Baghdad International Airport which killed Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani: “No one should mourn the loss of Qasem Soleimani who was responsible for hundreds of Americans deaths and injuries to thousands more—some of whom I know ... Read more »
Following a rise in anti-Semitism and attacks on worshippers, U.S. Representatives Max Rose, Jerrold Nadler, Yvette Clarke, Eliot Engel, Hakeem Jeffries, Carolyn Maloney, Nita Lowey, Gregory Meeks, Grace Meng, and Nydia Velázquez announced today that as part of the federal Appropriations legislation passed last month, Congress increased funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to $90 milli... Read more »
Congressman Max Rose, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism, announced today that he will hold a Congressional hearing Wednesday, January 15th on the rise of anti-Semitic domestic terrorism attacks, the federal government’s response, and additional steps that can and should be taken to properly address the threats and ensure safety and security for Jewish... Read more »
Photos from Camp Arifjan, Kuwait HERE. Congressman Max Rose, a member of the House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs and Homeland Security, left Camp Arifjan, a key military base that supports operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria, earlier today after spending the day with American servicemembers who are serving in Kuwait. Rose is traveling with a bipartisan delegation of eight Members of Congr... Read more »
Following a bipartisan push by Congressman Max Rose, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence & Counterterrorism, Congress passed legislation to increase funding for critical counterterrorism programs of which New York City relies upon by $90 million over current funding levels, including a $30 million increase for Nonprofit Security Grant Program which provides critical support... Read more »
Congressman Max Rose, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence & Counterterrorism, issued the following statement on the progress the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) is making—which follow the recommendations Rose made previously this year: “I appreciate the willingness of social media companies to work with me and follow my calls to transform the GIFCT into a... Read more »
