Members on the Record (Automated) for Sat January 22, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Bacon (R-NE-2) 01/22/2022: Retweet of @AdamMilstein – “93% percent of American Jews are concerned with the current levels of antisemitism in the United States, with nearly half of US Jews (42%) experiencing antisemitism either directly or through family and friends over the past five years alone Poll: US Jews worried about antisemitism, ignorant about Israel... | israelhayom.com”

Castro (D-TX-20) 01/21/2022: Retweet of @AymanMSNBC – “It seems like the media only pays attention when war breaks out between Israel and Hamas. If you want to understand why those larger conflicts erupt, @AymanM explains you first need to pay attention to these “smaller” stories that go under the radar. Link to video”

Cline (R-VA-6) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “From Afghanistan to Israel and now Ukraine, President Biden continues to fail our international allies. By implying that a “minor incursion” of Ukraine from Russian forces is acceptable, POTUS sent a message to the world that our friends can no longer count on the United States. Link to quoted tweetUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly pushed back Thursday on US President Joe Biden's comments that a "minor incursion" by Russia into Ukraine would prompt a lesser response than a full-scale invasion, in an implicit rebuke of Biden's comments (Ukrainian President pushes back on Biden: 'There are no minor incursions'... | cnn.it)”

Cruz (R-TX) 01/21/2022: Twitter thread – “It was an honor to join Congregation Beth Israel in Houston for Shabbat services and stand in solidarity with the Jewish community in Texas and across the country. Now more than ever, we should all come together to support each other in the wake of last week's attack. 1/x The ancient hatred that is anti-Semitism has been on the rise all over the world. It is evil. There is no place for it in our society or any society, and we must reaffirm our unequivocal condemnation of anti-Semitism and commitment to fight it in all forms. 2/x Sen. Cruz Attends Shabbat at Congregation Beth Israel in Houston, Stands in Solidarity with the Jewish Community in Texas | U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 01/21/2022: Twitter thread – “This is a powerful statement. The UN is not perfect body, especially in its behavior toward Israel. But working alongside like-minded partners, we can lead the push for positive change. (1/2) UN General Assembly adopts Israeli resolution aimed at combating Holocaust denial... | timesofisrael.com Thank you, @USAmbUN, for your strong words of support and for cosponsoring this critical resolution. Holocaust denial and antisemitism must never be acceptable anywhere in the world. (2/2)”

Gillibrand (D-NY) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “The crisis at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville highlights the urgent need to adequately fund the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. No one should fear being attacked in their place of worship, and I will keep fighting to defend Jewish communities. Bipartisan Senate group pushes for increased nonprofit security grant funding... | jewishinsider.com”

Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) 01/21/2022: Twitter thread – “Civil rights violations continue to be regularly inflicted on Palestinians living in Occupied Territory. Last week, Israeli troops stopped the car of an 80-year-old Palestinian-American, beat him, and left him to die. @StateDept must investigate this violence. @StateDept Then, this week, Israel destroyed two homes belonging to the Salhiya family in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah — where attempted evictions last year sparked a deadly war. This cruel act left 15 people homeless. This is unacceptable and must be stopped.”

Omar (D-MN-5) 01/21/2022: Retweet of @AymanM – “Have you heard about the American citizen who was found dead after being held in Israeli custody? Or the anti-occupation activist killed after being struck by an Israeli police truck? How about the Palestinian family whose home was bulldozed in Jerusalem? Link to quoted tweet”

Portman (R-OH) 01/21/2022: Twitter thread – “I sent a bipartisan letter to the Senate Appropriations Cmte requesting funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Violent extremists and terrorists continue to threaten our faith-based communities. Home Security & Governmental Affairs... | hsgac.senate.gov The hostage situation at the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue last Saturday should highlight the need for Congress to support the NSGP as synagogues, religious and cultural facilities, and other nonprofits in Ohio & across our country remain vulnerable to acts of terrorism.”

Rosen (D-NV) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “As a former synagogue president, I know how important it is to strengthen & protect Jewish institutions from the threat of violence & antisemitism. We must increase funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to help save lives & keep communities safe. Link to quoted tweetExclusive by @marcrod97: In the wake of the terrorist attack at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville last week, @SenGillibrand, @SenGaryPeters, @SenJackyRosen, @SenatorLankford and @senrobportman are calling for increased funding for the program. (Bipartisan Senate group pushes for increased nonprofit security grant funding... | jewishinsider.com)”

Roy (R-TX-21) 01/22/2022: Retweet of @Covid19Crusher – “Omicron waves in Israel and South Africa, per capita. Israel has given 4x more vaccine shots to its population than South Africa. Yesterday, Israel was exhibiting the higher incidence per capita in the world among large countries. Link to image”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 01/21/2022: Retweet of @AymanM – “Have you heard about the American citizen who was found dead after being held in Israeli custody? Or the anti-occupation activist killed after being struck by an Israeli police truck? How about the Palestinian family whose home was bulldozed in Jerusalem? Link to quoted tweet”

Syria

Schakowsky (D-IL-9) 01/21/2022: Retweet of @AssyrianPolicy – “As we continue our work to build support for Assyrian-American priorities in U.S. Congress, we are grateful to have champions like Rep. @janschakowsky, whose steadfast leadership and advocacy on behalf of our community has been vital. Link to image”

Iran

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 01/22/2022: Tweet – “Rep. Gallagher: "When it comes to Iran, the Biden Admin blame game is in full force. This suggests they can't get a deal & need a scapegoat, or they are about to get an agreement even weaker than the JCPOA & need to justify it by blaming Trump for putting them in this position." Link to video”

Hagerty (R-TN) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “By failing to enforce secondary sanctions on China's purchases of Iran's oil, President Biden is giving Iran's terror regime billions in sanctions relief per year. Biden Admin's deference has emboldened & unfortunately helped to finance Iran's aggression.China Discloses Iranian Oil Imports as Nuclear Talks Drag On... | bloomberg.com”

Saudi Arabia

Bowman (D-NY-16) 01/22/2022: Tweet – “Sending love to Yemeni people. The US is complicit by arming Saudi Arabia and supporting the blockade in Yemen. The Biden administration can and must end all US engagement. I will work with Congress to cease US involvement. Airstrikes kill 70 people and knock out internet in Yemen... | google.com”

Castro (D-TX-20) 01/21/2022: Retweet of @USProgressives – “This is horrific news, further devastating Yemen. It's also a predictable consequence of continuing to arm Saudi Arabia. The Biden administration must stop unauthorized participation in the Saudi war and bring its bombings and blockade to an end — as Congress has demanded. Link to quoted tweet”

DeFazio (D-OR-4) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “At the start of his term, Biden promised to end the US's involvement in so-called ‘offensive' operations in the Saudi-led war in Yemen. A year later, the U.S. still supports many offensive operations. It's time to end our unauthorized involvement in endless wars across the globe. Link to quoted tweet"President Biden promised to end US support for so-called 'offensive' operations in this war - but he never defined what this vague declaration actually meant. A year later, the US continues to directly support this war," said Congressman Peter DeFazio (Democrats say Biden must clarify US role in Yemen conflict... | bit.ly)”

Levin (D-MI-9) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “More devastating air strikes by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen = another clear sign that the United States cannot continue to enable SA. US arms sales fuel the conflict and lead to egregious civilian casualties. @POTUS must end arms sales to Saudi now! Saudi-Led Airstrikes Kill Scores at Prison in Yemen, Officials Say... | nytimes.com”

Lieu (D-CA-33) 01/21/2022: Twitter thread – “If the Saudi-led coalition intentionally or recklessly struck a prison in #Yemen where people are locked up and defenseless, that is a war crime. The @StateDept must investigate and call it a war crime and take action against Saudi Arabia if that is in fact what happened. Link to quoted tweetThe Biden admin has condemned the Houthi actions roughly 13 times since taking office. Not one condemnation of Saudi bombings of Yemen though. Will it also not condemn this attack? "Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen killed at least 70 people at a prison" (Saudi-Led Airstrikes Kill Scores at Prison in Yemen, Officials Say... | nytimes.com)   Link to reply@tedlieu @StateDept Ted. Retweeting Parsi? Really sad. It's like you don't know. @rbyrnereilly @StateDept Is there anything inaccurate about the tweet and article that is below my tweet? Link to reply@tedlieu @StateDept Stay in your lane, Ted. You can't even keep your district in order. Leave international politics to the adults. Now back to the basement, chop chop! @LawyerNY @StateDept No. I'm on the Foreign Affairs Committee. This is one of my lanes. Link to reply@tedlieu @StateDept So when our military kills a innocent family in Afghanistan with a drone strike. Is that the same? You are such a hypocrite. @Dane__Garcia @StateDept If it was done intentionally or recklessly, yes that's a war crime. Link to reply@tedlieu @StateDept Meanwhile America is being invaded and DemocRATS do nothing (Link to twitter.com) @4xright1 @StateDept Pretty sure that didn't happen. Link to reply@tedlieu @StateDept So what about the Uhygurs in China? The hell with them? Boy you sure do pick and choose. Good Job Ted @bryan2_60 @StateDept Feel free to read on my official website all the votes and actions I've taken regarding the Uyghur issue. Link to reply@tedlieu @StateDept You want an investigation every time there is a bombing? Why didn't you demand an independent investigation when our country blew up a bunch of kids and their daddy in Afghanistan? Hmmm? @DIPGparent @StateDept There is an investigation. And yes I believe all potential war crimes should be investigated.”

Murphy (D-CT) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “These strikes aren't proportional. They aren't legal. The Saudi coalition needs to end this offensive now. At least 60 reportedly killed, including children, in airstrikes in Yemen, says aid agency... | washingtonpost.com”

Omar (D-MN-5) 01/21/2022: Retweet of @USProgressives – “This is horrific news, further devastating Yemen. It's also a predictable consequence of continuing to arm Saudi Arabia. The Biden administration must stop unauthorized participation in the Saudi war and bring its bombings and blockade to an end — as Congress has demanded. Link to quoted tweet”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “Your taxpayer dollars enabled these war crimes. The Saudi coalition and its backers - including the US - must be held accountable. @POTUS could end US support for the war today - what's the wait? Yemen: Scores killed as 'horrific' air strike destroys detention centre... | middleeasteye.net”

Iraq

Gosar (R-AZ-4) 01/22/2022: Twitter thread – “1. Absolutely 100% no. We have no dog in the Ukraine fight. Not one American soldier should die there. Not one American bullet should be fired there. We just lost Afghanistan to sandal wearing goat herders. I assure you Russian military is no joke either. Link to quoted tweetNo. (The US Must Prepare for War Against Russia Over Ukraine - Defense One) 2. The same clowns urging US intervention have the same stupid ROE that caused losses in Viet Nam, Iraq and Afghanistan. 3. They also cannot define the mission. Cannot define “victory.” The amorphous “defend democracy” is a platitude for the ignorant and the cannon fodder. The very men that Gen. Milley hates, despises and purges as “white nationalists” form the backbone of all our military. 4. Our own borders remain open and we have been under a sustained and successful attack by an invading force of over 2,000,000 in just 2021 alone. Our military was created to defend our sovereignty and our borders. But they have abandoned us. Never forget this. 5. Ukraine has no basis to be in #NATO and NATO itself, a Cold War relic, arguably has no current purpose or mission. Getting involved in a military situation with no US interest is America Last not #AmericaFirst @joekent16jan19”

Kelly (D-IL-2) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “My cousin Jason is a Marine veteran who served in Iraq and fought to protect Americans' rights, including the right to vote. He now serves with the NYPD. African Americans ARE Americans and you can count on us voting. #MitchPlease Link to image”

United Arab Emirates

Tenney (R-NY-22) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “My colleagues and I urge @SecBlinken to re-list the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization. The recent attack on UAE shows the Houthi rebels continue to choose violence over diplomacy. How many more deadly attacks before this Administration wakes up?Congresswoman Tenney, Colleagues Urge Secretary Blinken to Re-List Houthis as Foreign Terrorist Organization... | tenney.house.gov”

Yemen

DeFazio (D-OR-4) 01/21/2022: Retweet of @MiddleEastEye – “"President Biden promised to end US support for so-called 'offensive' operations in this war - but he never defined what this vague declaration actually meant. A year later, the US continues to directly support this war," said Congressman Peter DeFazio Democrats say Biden must clarify US role in Yemen conflict... | bit.ly”

Omar (D-MN-5) 01/21/2022: Retweet of @Afrahnasser – “PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. Get #Yemen trending! It's a hell on earth right now. Innocent civilians are bombarded in cold blood, while the internet is down. I don't know what to say else. At least 300 people were killed or wounded over the past 24 hours. I am running out of words...”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Craig (D-MN-2) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “Under Tennessee state law, this is legal. Extremist GOP-controlled state legislatures are unseaming the fabric of our nation. Prohibiting discrimination is not a violation of First Amendment rights. No one has a right to Anti-Semitism. Tennessee-based adoption agency refuses to help couple because they're Jewish... | knoxnews.com”

Crow (D-CO-6) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “Anti-Semitism is rising across the country. Words matter — especially when people are being hurt and feeling scared. Members of Congress have a special responsibility. Clean it up. Link to quoted tweetSCOOP by @kadiagoba from earlier today: Rep Lauren Boebert Asked A Group Of Jewish Capitol Visitors If They Were Doing "Reconnaissance" She said she was making a joke related to Jan 6 “I'm too short to see anyone's yarmulkes,” Boebert told @BuzzFeedNews (Rep. Lauren Boebert Asked A Group Of Jewish Capitol Visitors If They Were Doing "Reconnaissance"... | buzzfeednews.com)”

Johnson (R-WI) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “The fact that a KNOWN radical was able to slip into our Country undetected, indicates a major problem with our borders. We must FIX these issues to prevent another tragedy like the one in Texas just last week. Sen. Johnson pushes Biden admin for answers on how Texas synagogue hostage suspect got into US... | foxnews.com”

Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “I am deeply saddened by this antisemitic terrorist attack. My thoughts and prayers go to the victims who had to go through such a traumatic event. I commend the FBI agents for their fast response. Texas synagogue attacker was previously known to British security services... | washingtonpost.com”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “In light of the attack on our Jewish American community in Texas, we must continue to stand against hatred in all forms. Anti-Semitic comments disguised as jokes have no place in our democracy, and only further divide our country. Rep. Lauren Boebert Asked A Group Of Jewish Capitol Visitors If They Were Doing "Reconnaissance"... | buzzfeednews.com”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “Thank you so much for having me and for bringing New Jersey together against anti-Semitism. Link to quoted tweetEntering Shabbat with a feeling of solidarity and gratitude for our elected & faith leaders who joined @JewishGMW for a community gathering. Rev Boggis of @SummitBeacon reminded us that during the pandemic, we are all living in pods, but we are in fact still together. (Link to twitter.com)”

Maloney (D-NY-12) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “I just spoke on a live broadcast from @EmanuEl_NYC in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Week. To watch the livestream: Temple Emanu-El NYC... | youtube.com   Link to image”

Meng (D-NY-6) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “Disgusting and antisemitic act - towards children no less. Glad she was arrested. Woman who told kids 'Hitler should have killed you all' arrested: cops... | nypost.com”

Peters (D-MI) 01/21/2022: Retweet of @HSGAC – “Following a recent, tragic attack against a Texas synagogue, Chairman @SenGaryPeters is calling for robust funding for a vital grant program that will allow houses of worship and other nonprofits to protect against threats.  Home Security & Governmental Affairs... | bit.ly   Link to image”

Rosen (D-NV) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “I applaud the @UN's commitment to combatting Holocaust denial & distortion. There is no 'opposing perspective' on this issue, just antisemitism and hatred. We must continue to educate on the horrors of the Holocaust so we never repeat one of the darkest chapters in history. Link to quoted tweetToday, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution calling on member states to counteract Holocaust denial and distortion, especially on social media. As violent antisemitism is on the rise, the Museum applauds this global condemnation.”

Scanlon (D-PA-5) 01/21/2022: Retweet of @HouseJudiciary – “In the wake of the recent terror attack in Colleyville, TX targeting the Jewish community, it is encouraging to see @FBI Director Wray take action in the fight against the rising tide of anti-Semitism and hatred in this country. Link to quoted tweet”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 01/22/2022: Retweet of @rweingarten – “On this the first shabbat after Colleyville, Remembering that we fight anti semitism by leaning into our customs snd traditions..#ShabbatShalom Link to image”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 01/22/2022: In reply to TweetOn this the first shabbat after Colleyville, Remembering that we fight anti semitism by leaning into our customs snd traditions..#ShabbatShalom (Link to twitter.com) – “@rweingarten Beautiful my friend. I couldn't agree more.”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 01/21/2022: Retweet of @RepPressley – “Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and hate in any form have no place in society—and certainly not in the halls of Congress. The House must take up our resolution to censure Boebert & hold her accountable for this dangerous behavior. Link to quoted tweet”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “Our community united in the face of hatred and evil. In a nation plagued by antisemitism, the cure for such hate must be community. Read my op-ed here: Response to synagogue attack shows how our community can unite to fight antisemitism... | star-telegram.com”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 01/21/2022: GETTR Post – “Our community united in the face of hatred and evil. In a nation plagued by antisemitism, the cure for such hate must be community. Read my op-ed here: https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/other-voices/article257567228.html”

Afghanistan

Bice (R-OK-5) 01/21/2022: Twitter thread – “Biden's comments about Ukraine and Afghanistan further prove his incompetence as commander-in-chief. Not taking ownership of the disastrous, deathly, and preventable withdrawal from Afghanistan is a disgrace to our nation. Biden takes defiant tone in press conference marking first year in office and says he didn't overpromise... | cbsn.ws He has ignored the dire situation in Ukraine, & now has given “the green light to Putin to enter Ukraine at his pleasure,” which has “stunned” the Ukrainian govt. It's horrific that Biden's weakness on the world stage may cause another disaster like what we saw in Afghanistan.”

Chabot (R-OH-1) 01/22/2022: Retweet of @RNCResearch – “When Americans were rushing to evacuate the American embassy in Afghanistan, Biden was on vacation. This weekend, he's on vacation again. Link to quoted tweet”

Davis (R-IL-13) 01/21/2022: In reply to TweetPresident Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal led to the deaths of 13 American soldiers and the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. China and Russia are on the march because Biden has been weak on the world stage. He's unwilling to stand with allies or stand up to adversaries. (Link to twitter.com) – “We have a crime crisis in America. Biden and Democrats in Congress and across America in states like IL are pushing an anti-police agenda. On top of the daily challenges LEOs face on the beat, they shouldn't have to deal with anti-police rhetoric and policies from politicians. Link to image”

Gimenez (R-FL-26) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “El presidente Biden le ha fallado al pueblo Americano. Tenemos la inflación más alta de los últimos años, una crisis en nuestra frontera y ha debilitado nuestra posición en el mundo con el desastre de Afghanistan. Este ha sido el peor presidente de mi vida. Link to video”

Jayapal (D-WA-7) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “I was proud to join 47 of my colleagues in urging @USTreasury @SecYellen to unfreeze Afghanistan's seized assets. Everyday Afghans are the ones paying the price. Opinion | Let Innocent Afghans Have Their Money - The New York Times”

Kim (R-CA-39) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “Americans are STILL stranded in Afghanistan. That's why I'm leading the RESCUES Act with @RepStefanik, @RepMcCaul, @RepRonnyJackson, @RepBrianFitz & @RepBrianMast to save lives & demand answers from the Biden administration. GOP lawmakers demand greater oversight of chaotic Afghanistan evacuation... | foxnews.com”

Kim (R-CA-39) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden has been in office for one year and has far from lived up to his promises. ❌39-year high inflation ❌Supply chain crisis ❌Chaos at the border ❌Disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal Americans deserve better.”

Lesko (R-AZ-8) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “You could not create a better advertisement for Republicans to take back the House this year than the Democrats' own actions. Link to quoted tweetA year in review under #OnePartyRule from Democrats: ❌ Energy crisis ❌ Afghanistan debacle ❌ Education failures ❌ Inflation surge ❌ Crime spree ❌ Border disaster (Link to twitter.com)”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/21/2022: Retweet of @KellyannePolls – “Less snippy and sarcastic version: "We are about to abandon Americans, just like we did in Afghanistan" Link to quoted tweet”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/22/2022: Retweet of @LouDobbs – “Such BS! COS Klain didn't give idiotic news conference, or bungle Afghan surrender, or call all who oppose Biden agenda racist! Pathetic ploy to save Biden. #TheGreatAmericaShow As Biden's struggles, his chief of staff comes under fire As Biden's struggles, his chief of staff comes under fire... | mol.im via @MailOnline”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/22/2022: Retweet of @GOPChairwoman – “Biden claimed “America is back” when he took office. Instead, he handed the Taliban a safe haven in Afghanistan and gave Putin the “green light” to invade Ukraine.”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/22/2022: Tweet – “Give @POTUS some credit here @GOPChairwoman he simply misspoke - what he intended to say was "Neville Chamberlain is back." That is all. Link to quoted tweetBiden claimed “America is back” when he took office. Instead, he handed the Taliban a safe haven in Afghanistan and gave Putin the “green light” to invade Ukraine.”

Mast (R-FL-18) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “.@POTUS You “make no apologies” for Afghanistan, but you should apologize to every service member whose life you endangered by putting a PR goal ahead of a strategic objective. A big 9/11 speech was not worth 13 lives. Link to video”

Mast (R-FL-18) 01/21/2022: Retweet of @RepYoungKim – “Americans are STILL stranded in Afghanistan. That's why I'm leading the RESCUES Act with @RepStefanik, @RepMcCaul, @RepRonnyJackson, @RepBrianFitz & @RepBrianMast to save lives & demand answers from the Biden administration. GOP lawmakers demand greater oversight of chaotic Afghanistan evacuation... | foxnews.com”

Mast (R-FL-18) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “I will not stop fighting until Joe Biden is held accountable for the deaths he caused in Afghanistan. GOP lawmakers demand greater oversight of chaotic Afghanistan evacuation... | foxnews.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 01/21/2022: Retweet of @RepYoungKim – “Americans are STILL stranded in Afghanistan. That's why I'm leading the RESCUES Act with @RepStefanik, @RepMcCaul, @RepRonnyJackson, @RepBrianFitz & @RepBrianMast to save lives & demand answers from the Biden administration. GOP lawmakers demand greater oversight of chaotic Afghanistan evacuation... | foxnews.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 01/21/2022: Retweet of @RepYoungKim – “Americans are STILL stranded in Afghanistan. That's why I'm leading the RESCUES Act with @RepStefanik, @RepMcCaul, @RepRonnyJackson, @RepBrianFitz & @RepBrianMast to save lives & demand answers from the Biden administration. GOP lawmakers demand greater oversight of chaotic Afghanistan evacuation... | foxnews.com”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 01/21/2022: Retweet of @RepYoungKim – “Americans are STILL stranded in Afghanistan. That's why I'm leading the RESCUES Act with @RepStefanik, @RepMcCaul, @RepRonnyJackson, @RepBrianFitz & @RepBrianMast to save lives & demand answers from the Biden administration. GOP lawmakers demand greater oversight of chaotic Afghanistan evacuation... | foxnews.com”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “The American people deserve answers on Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. I will continue to call for transparency on the BILLIONS of dollars of U.S. Military equipment carelessly left behind for the Taliban. Read 👇 GOP lawmakers blast Biden Administration over military equipment... | wwnytv.com”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 01/21/2022: GETTR Post – “The American people deserve answers on Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. I will continue to call for transparency on the BILLIONS of dollars of U.S. Military equipment carelessly left behind for the Taliban. Read 👇🏻 GOP lawmakers blast Biden Administration over military equipment | wwnytv.com”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “So proud of my hometown, Jacksonville, for opening their great city to our allies and the veterans groups who continue to go above & beyond to bring our Afghan allies and Americans home. We won't give up and #NeverForget 🇺🇸🇦🇫 Link to video”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “Afghan soldiers that fought alongside us in Afghanistan and are willing to step up yet again to serve in the U.S. military shouldn't be at the bottom of the pile when it comes to citizenship. Link to video”

Other - Middle East

Casten (D-IL-6) 01/21/2022: In reply to Tweet@CrwdsrcingSusty @SeanCasten Feel like I'm quibbling, but not pricing an externality … really a subsidy? By this logic, a “complementary” policy like ZEV mandate would artificially depress CO2 price in C&T world. Is that a subsidy, even tho it increases cost of CO2 mitigation? Messy. – “@KevinSLeahy @CrwdsrcingSusty Yes, because it's not that we don't pay for the externality - it's that someone else does. A cash subsidy from taxpayers to the fossil fuel sector isn't any different than a taxpayer payment to Medicaid that allows the FF sector to avoid a cost; it just adds an intermediary. @KevinSLeahy @CrwdsrcingSusty Consider: We pay to defend Persian Gulf shipping lanes out of income tax. But a gallon of cellulosic ethanol has to be high enough to cover all the variable and fixed costs from the forest to the tank. The price difference to the consumer at the pump = the subsidy. Link to reply@SeanCasten What are the identifiers of the House bill(s) to reform subsidies to the fossil fuel industry? Do you sponsor any of them? @JLtweats @repblumenauer, @RepKatiePorter and I have been pushing to remove the tax-specific subsidies. New Casten Bill Will End Taxpayer Subsidies to Oil and Gas Companies... | casten.house.gov. @JLtweats @repblumenauer @RepKatiePorter The externalities associated just with GHG pollution would be addressed through my Tradeable Performance Standards Act. Congressman's ‘Tradeable Performance Standard Act' Eradicates 40% of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2040 | Representative Sean Casten @JLtweats @repblumenauer @RepKatiePorter Our work on climate risk disclosure is explicitly intended to address the cross-subsidization that happens when capital markets can't fully understand their exposure to / protection from climate change in their investment decisions. Casten's Climate Risk Disclosure Act Passes House | Representative Sean Casten @JLtweats @repblumenauer @RepKatiePorter Our Efficient Vehicle Leadership Act is a companion to the Tradeable Performance Standards Act for a sector with much lower capacity utilization (so the incentives are better placed on the vehicle than the fuel) Casten Introduces Legislation to Reduce Vehicle Emissions | Representative Sean Casten @JLtweats @repblumenauer @RepKatiePorter It's a partial list, but you get the point...”

Newman (D-IL-3) 01/21/2022: Twitter thread – “Happy Friday! Here is what our office has accomplished this week 👇 ✅ Joined @imancentral at their MLK & Muhammad Ali Day Celebration, where local volunteers distributed hot meals and warm clothing to the Chicago Lawn community Link to quoted tweetIt's been a busy week! ⬇️ ✅ Honored local law enforcement at a ceremony in Bridgeview for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. (Link to twitter.com) ✅ Voted to pass the EVEST Act, which will automatically enroll eligible service members in VA health care to ensure that they receive the care they need and deserve ✅ Co-signed a letter to House and Senate Appropriations leadership, encouraging the maximum possible funding to support mental health services in schools ✅ Co-sponsored legislation to strengthen standards around Ethylene Oxide to protect public health ✅ Joined over 100 of my colleagues in co-signing a letter to @SecBecerra asking him to ensure individuals covered by Medicare have access to free, at-home covid testing ✅ Co-signed a letter to @POTUS expressing concern about the United States' targeting criteria for drone strikes We'll be back in the district next week 👋”

Porter (D-CA-45) 01/21/2022: Tweet – “U.S. drone strikes have killed thousands of innocent civilians, including children and American citizens. The Biden Administration needs to recognize these broken approaches devastate communities, erode America's image abroad, and make us less safe. Calling Civilian Casualties a ‘Failure,' Democrats Urge Biden to Do Better... | nytimes.com”