Members on the Record (Automated) for Sat October 30, 2021

Last updated on Sat October 30, 2021 at 05:09 PM Washington DC time.


Israel - Palestine

Bush (D-MO-1) 10/29/2021: Tweet – “I'm proud to support @BettyMcCollum04's resolution condemning Israel's labeling of six Palestinian human rights groups as "terrorist organizations." This attack on Palestinian freedom cannot and must not be tolerated. Link to quoted tweetI've introduced a resolution calling on the U.S. House to condemn Israel’s labeling of six Palestinian human rights groups as “terrorist organizations.” We must make it clear that anti-democratic repression of Palestinian civil society is not tolerated. https://t.co/nZfRsEOmha https://t.co/axZMBKlvw3

Levin (D-MI-9) 10/30/2021: Retweet of @jstreetdotorg – “.@RepAndyLevin's Two-State Solution Act is now up to 35 cosponsors!🎉 Thank you to @RepMaxineWaters @RepThompson @RepJoshHarder @RepBillFoster and @RepMcNerney for joining this week in the fight for peace, equality and self-determination for Israelis and Palestinians!

Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) 10/29/2021: Tweet – “Proud to cosponsor this Resolution. Labeling Palestinian human rights/civil society groups as “terrorist organizations” allows Israeli authorities to close offices, seize assets, and arrest/jail staff of legitimate human rights groups. It has no place in a Democratic society. Link to quoted tweetI've introduced a resolution calling on the U.S. House to condemn Israel’s labeling of six Palestinian human rights groups as “terrorist organizations.” We must make it clear that anti-democratic repression of Palestinian civil society is not tolerated. https://t.co/nZfRsEOmha https://t.co/axZMBKlvw3

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/29/2021: Retweet of @jjz1600 – “Listening to a forum w/ the 6 Palestinian civil society groups that Israel has smeared as “terrorist.” They have been exposing Israel’s human rights violations & Israel wants to silence them. Among the groups are: @Addameer @alhaq_org @DCIPalestine. Their work must be defended! Link to photo

Inhofe (R-OK) 10/30/2021: Twitter thread – “Jerusalem is the capital of Israel—plain and simple. In 1995 I sponsored legislation to reflect that, but it wasn’t implemented until President Trump took office. .@SenatorHagerty and I secured an amendment earlier this year to prevent a change in policy. We just introduced the Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law of 2021 to protect the law and ultimately ensure Jerusalem remains the capital of Israel permanently.


Apartheid

Cawthorn (R-NC-11) 10/29/2021: Retweet of @theblaze – “Rep. Cawthorn targets 'subsidized medical apartheid' with bill to block federal government from saddling businesses with employee vaccine and testing requirements Link to www.theblaze.com


Jewish, Anti-semitism

Frankel (D-FL-21) 10/29/2021: Tweet – “In the last year, 1 in 4 American Jews were the target of an antisemitic incident online or offline. We have to do more to protect our Jewish communities. No one is safe unless we are all safe. Find out more from AJC’s #AntisemitismReport: Link to www.ajc.org   Link to photo

Levin (D-MI-9) 10/30/2021: Tweet – “Almost 4 in 10 American Jews changed their behavior last year out of fear of antisemitism. No one is safe unless we are all safe. Find out more from @AJCGlobal’s #AntisemitismReport: Link to www.ajc.org

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 10/29/2021: Retweet of @JewishWomenIntl – “Thank you, @RepDWStweets, for joining the launch of our new National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence in the Jewish Community. Learn more: Link to www.jwi.org #DVAMatJWI #DVAM #DVAM21 Link to photo

Scott (R-SC) 10/29/2021: Tweet – “In the last year, 1 in 4 American Jews were the target of an antisemitic incident online or offline. As an elected official, I am committed to protecting my Jewish constituents. Find out more from AJC’s #AntisemitismReport: Link to www.ajc.org


Lebanon

DeFazio (D-OR-4) 10/29/2021: Tweet – “Proud to help secure needed funding for the Lebanon Veterans Home. It is our obligation to care for the men and women who have served our nation. I’m committed to securing resources that assist our senior veterans. Link to www.lebanonlocalnews.com


Iran

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/29/2021: Retweet of @dylanotes – “Good to see @POTUS meeting E3 leaders to discuss a path forward on Iran talks — and important that it’s clearly framed in the context of diplomacy & working toward an agreement That’s what worked before Trump broke the deal & triggered the current crisis with sanctions & threats Link to photo

Cassidy (R-LA) 10/29/2021: Tweet – “The Iran Nuclear Deal guaranteed Iran a nuclear weapon if they just waited 10 years. Nothing has changed. The U.S. should never negotiate with those who wish to do our allies harm. Link to www.cnbc.com


Egypt

Durbin (D-IL) 10/29/2021: Tweet – “Egypt must answer for their ongoing harassment and detention of dissidents and human rights activists. I’m introducing NDAA amendments to hold them accountable—including a proposal to take away their interest-earning benefit on U.S. security aid. Link to www.durbin.senate.gov


Saudi Arabia

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 10/30/2021: Retweet of @FoxBusiness – “McCarthy, Republicans torch Democrats over rising energy prices: 'We are the Saudi Arabia of natural gas' Link to www.foxbusiness.com


Turkey

Sessions (R-TX-17) 10/29/2021: Retweet of @TurkishEmbassy – “We are also thankful to Congressmen @PeteSessions, @RepDonBacon, @RepSteveChabot and @RepJoeWilson for cosponsoring H.Res.733, the resolution congratulating the Turkish Republic Day! 🇹🇷🇺🇸 Link to quoted tweet


Sudan

Phillips (D-MN-3) 10/29/2021: Tweet – “The coup in Sudan undermines important progress the Sudanese people have made towards installing a democratic and civilian-led government. I wholeheartedly condemn it, and urge the military junta to refrain from responding to protestors with violence. Link to www.reuters.com


Afghanistan

Allred (D-TX-32) 10/30/2021: Tweet – “13 U.S. soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice while bravely saving thousands at Kabul airport in Aug. I was proud to honor them by joining in a bipartisan vote to posthumously award them Congressional Gold Medals for their bravery. We will never forget them.Link to www.stripes.com

Boebert (R-CO-3) 10/30/2021: Tweet – “Joe Biden's irresponsible open border policies have consequences. This is a direct result of his incompetence. We haven't had to worry about a terror attack on our soil in years, yet here we are again! Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: Two US officials tell @HumanEvents that the ISIS threat alert in Northern VA / DC region is related to Afghan refugees

Davidson (R-OH-8) 10/30/2021: Tweet – “Just a reminder. We knew. They knew that we knew. The #FakeNews didn’t want you to know. Now they act shocked to learn the Biden Administration was lying about the number they left behind enemy lines in Afghanistan. Link to quoted tweetI personally know @StateDept knows of +60 American citizens stuck in limbo for days, so it seems likely the number is much higher. Known American citizens willfully left behind. Absolutely unbelievable. https://t.co/s2X9slgRrg

Gosar (R-AZ-4) 10/29/2021: Tweet – “The incompetent Biden regime continues its disastrous and embarrassing foreign policy. Now we learn there are still over 500 US citizens trapped in Afghanistan and no plan for a rescue. But they did prioritize 150,000 illegal Afghans and fly them here. Disgraceful clowns. Link to photo

Greene (R-GA-14) 10/30/2021: Tweet – “ISIS activated a terror cell in NOVA to attack a shopping mall/center this weekend before Gov election. This is a credible threat for Alexandria or Woodbridge area. Biden flew over 45,000 unvetted Afghans to Dulles after #ISIS killed 13 of our military. #ImpeachBiden

Hartzler (R-MO-4) 10/29/2021: Retweet of @RepBrianMast – “2 months after the withdrawal, there's been no accountability for the disaster in Afghanistan. The media moved on, but we must demand responsibility from the Biden Administration. I break down exactly what went wrong in a documentary, Timeline of Lies ⬇️ Link to www.youtube.com

Joyce (R-PA-13) 10/29/2021: Tweet – “The Biden Administration's failures in Afghanistan have made Americans less safe. Link to quoted tweet2 months after the withdrawal, there's been no accountability for the disaster in Afghanistan. The media moved on, but we must demand responsibility from the Biden Administration. I break down exactly what went wrong in a documentary, Timeline of Lies ⬇️ https://t.co/nCXsiPtfbW

Long (R-MO-7) 10/29/2021: Retweet of @JackPosobiec – “BREAKING: Two US officials tell @HumanEvents that the ISIS threat alert in Northern VA / DC region is related to Afghan refugees

Mace (R-SC-1) 10/29/2021: Tweet – “Lowcountry resident Curtis Bostic and his team at the Christian Relief Group in Charleston called "Remember" evacuated an employee and his family from Afghanistan recently. So many groups and veterans worked extremely hard to help folks evacuate Afghanistan! Link to video

Mast (R-FL-18) 10/29/2021: Tweet – “2 months after the withdrawal, there's been no accountability for the disaster in Afghanistan. The media moved on, but we must demand responsibility from the Biden Administration. I break down exactly what went wrong in a documentary, Timeline of Lies ⬇️ Link to www.youtube.com

Mast (R-FL-18) 10/29/2021: Tweet – “The incompetence of the Biden Administration is simply stunning. These Americans have been stranded in Afghanistan for months, but Joe Biden just keeps lying to protect the "optics." He is going to get even more people killed. Link to www.nationalreview.com

McCaul (R-TX-10) 10/29/2021: Retweet of @HouseForeignGOP – “LR @RepMcCaul on @TheLeadCNN with @JakeTapper on addressing #China’s nuclear capabilities at the #G20 summit, #Taiwan, and Americans left behind in #Afghanistan. 

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McCaul (R-TX-10) 10/29/2021: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul on @TheLeadCNN with @JakeTapper on addressing #China’s nuclear capabilities at the #G20 summit, #Taiwan, and Americans left behind in #Afghanistan. 

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Miller (R-IL-15) 10/29/2021: Tweet – “Biden flew 45,000 Afghan nationals to Dulles without knowing if any of them were embedded ISIS terrorists and opened our southern border for anyone to cross and now DC is facing a terror threat from ISIS. Link to quoted tweetNEW: Sources tell @CBSNews the warning of a potential threat against malls and shopping centers located just outside Washington D.C. originated with ISIS. Law enforcement actively assessing credibility. https://t.co/SfCD56Noje

Scanlon (D-PA-5) 10/29/2021: Tweet – “Today, we marked the milestone of 25,000+ Afghan evacuees arriving at @PHLairport. While only a fraction of these folks will ultimately resettle in PA, our region should be proud to have played a role in welcoming each person who passed through upon their arrival in America. Link to photo

Sessions (R-TX-17) 10/29/2021: Tweet – “A must watch video 👇 Link to quoted tweet2 months after the withdrawal, there's been no accountability for the disaster in Afghanistan. The media moved on, but we must demand responsibility from the Biden Administration. I break down exactly what went wrong in a documentary, Timeline of Lies ⬇️ https://t.co/nCXsiPtfbW

Tenney (R-NY-22) 10/29/2021: Tweet – “Under Dems, the Oversight Committee is investigating the NFL but not: - Unprecedented Border Crisis - Disastrous Afghanistan retreat - Pay to play Hunter Biden - Supply chain breakdown - IRS snooping mandate - DOJ crackdown on parents That’s some real oversight. Link to quoted tweetEXCLUSIVE: Source says U.S. House of Representative's Oversight Committee is now looking into the NFL's Jon Gruden/email scandal. The Committee issued a letter to Roger Goodell on Thursday requesting info on the Washington Football Team investigation. Story soon at @CBSSports.

Wexton (D-VA-10) 10/29/2021: Tweet – “Thirteen U.S. servicemembers lost their lives helping Americans and our Afghan allies get to safety during the evacuation. I was proud to support this legislation to honor their heroic service with the Congressional Gold Medal this week. Link to www.military.com

Duckworth (D-IL) 10/29/2021: Retweet of @GallupNews – “Tune in to hear @younism19 talk with @SenDuckworth about discrimination against Asian Americans, the end of the war in Afghanistan and more. Link to news.gallup.com


Other - Middle East

Wittman (R-VA-1) 10/30/2021: Tweet – “Following reports of a potential ISIS threat to the NOVA area, I called on the AG & DNI to provide the full force of the U.S. government's federal law enforcement & intelligence capabilities to prevent any attack by terrorist organizations that seek to harm innocent civilians. Link to photo